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Vickers AK Sling Version 5 and a First Look at the ULoop from Blue Force Gear
Blue Force Gear has released the fifth sling in the limited AK Sling series designed in collaboration with Larry Vickers. The Vickers AK Sling Version 5 is a bit of a departure from previous slings in that it is patterned after East German AK slings and it serves as a showcase for the new ULoop.
Previous versions of this sling had more of a Russian color-scheme. The new Version 5 has a gray webbing, a black leather pull tab, and custom silver nylon hardware that gives it the look of an East German sling. The rear sling attachment is a simple tri-glide set up that allows the user to attach the sling to typical sling loop while the front sling attachment point is something completely new.
This is our first look at Blue Force Gear’s new ULoop which serves as the front attachment point on the Vickers AK Sling Version 5. The ULoop is an outgrowth of Blue Force Gear’s excellent UWL. The UWL has a fixed attachment loop but the new ULoop’s loop can be opened so that the coated steel cable may be fed into fixed sling loops or other small spaces. I expect these will be used to solve all sorts of sling mounting problems just like the UWL.
Check out the new Vickers AK Sling Version 5 at Blue Force Gear. By now, you should know the drill. These don’t last long so act fast.
BERNE Concealed Carry Workwear
I recently recommended BERNE Workwear to a friend after years of using their insulated overalls. My previous preferred brand of workwear has been cheapening their product by shortening the leg zippers, removing the front zipper, and reducing the overall quality of their products but BERNE has maintained steady and excellent quality during that time. That recommendation lead to a discovery that makes me like BERNE even more as a company.
BERNE has introduced the Echo One One Concealed Carry Jacket and Echo One Zero Concealed Carry Vest. There is also a ladies version called the Lima One One Jacket that is coming soon. These are built with the same toughness and quality that I have come to expect from BERNE products but with design and features specifically meant to support carrying a concealed handgun.
The jackets feature what BERNE calls the Adder System which is a essentially a tear-away pocket that reveals a storage system for carrying and organizing concealed carry gear like your handgun, flashlights, and spare magazines. The pockets are designed to conceal the handgun and also to be cleared quickly during the draw-stroke (see the video below).
I always prefer on-body carry but that may not be possible if you have to wear something like insulated overalls for your work. This could represent a viable option for those whose apparel precludes normal carry options. It is nice to see a workwear company that supports the concealed carry market. It makes it easy for me to decide which company will be getting my money.
You can check out the BERNE Concealed Carry line at BERNEDirect.com and learn more about the Adder System at AdderSystem.com.
$299 Aimpoint ACO at Brownells
EDIT: This deal is no longer active.
It’s time to turn your Christmas money into something useful. Brownells is offering the Aimpoint ACO for $299! You can use promo code K4Z to save another $10!
New from TNVC: Torch PRO MKII IR Illuminator
Tactical Night Vision Company’s (TNVC) “The Torch” has long been a value leader in stand-alone, weapon-mountable IR illuminators. It has been through a few revisions over the years and they have just released the latest version in the form of the Torch PRO MKII Illumintor.
The hallmark of the Torch has long been its clean, smooth, focusable beam. The beam on the Torch PRO MKII Illumintor can be adjusted as wide as 12 degrees and as narrow as 3 degrees. This gives the Torch the ability to illuminate objects further than 1000 yards away. This ability to fine tune the focus allows the torch to be adjusted to illuminate objects at a variety of distances while minimizing bloom.
The Torch PRO MKII Illumintor also allows the user to adjust it’s wavelength based on their needs. It comes standard with a 810nm LED but a 910nm LED module is available for purchase separately.
It is powered by 2 CR123A batteries which give it a runtime of 10-12 hours. The CR123A battery form factor also allows the Torch to fit in any standard flashlight mount for 1″ diameter lights.
As if all of that isn’t cool enough, the Torch PRO MKII Illumintor is compatible with Surefire C-series tailcaps and light bodies. That means you’ll have no problem finding the perfect tailcap for your setup whether it is a tape switch, clickie, or momentary only.