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Now Available – Apex Tactical Specialties S&W M&P Shield Flat Faced Trigger

By Matt on September 10, 2015 in EDC, Guns

Apex Tactical teased the arrival of their flat faced trigger for the S&W M&P Shield late last month and now the wait is over. The trigger is available at Brownells along with Apex’s other excellent action enhancing parts for the popular concealed carry gun.

If you are wondering why you might consider a flat faced trigger, the answer is simple. The flat face gives consistent trigger feel across the entire height of the trigger face. It can make the trigger actually feel lighter thanks to the increased leverage that the trigger finger can exert when placed lower on the trigger face.

Check out the new Apex Tactical Specialties S&W M&P Shield Flat Faced Trigger.

BA Barrel of the Week: 14.5″ 5.56 Mid-Length, Gov’t Profile, Modern Series

By Matt on September 10, 2015 in Guns

This week’s Barrel of the Week at Ballistic Advantage is their 5.56 chambered 14.5″ mid-length with government profile. This barrel is from their value priced Modern Series so it is a great deal to begin with and even better with the Barrel of the Week discount.

You can have Ballistic Advantage add an F marked front sight base or pinned low-profile gas block for an additional fee.

Length	14.5″
Material	4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
Profile	Government
Finish	QPQ Corrosion Resistant
Gas System Length	Mid-Length
Gas Block Journal	.750″
Twist Rate	1:7 inches
Muzzle	1/2-28 Threaded
Weight	25oz

SIONICS Weapon System Launched New Site – a Deal and a Tease

By Matt on September 10, 2015 in Guns

SIONICS Weapon Systems has a new website that shows off their complete rifle, uppers, barrels and other AR-15 accessories better than ever. They are offering 5% off sitewide to celebrate the new site’s launch. There is no coupon necessary.

Whenever a company rolls out a new site, it is a good idea to do a bit of exploring. You never know what you are going to turn up. In this case, I found reference to a new set of aluminum sights that SIONICS is developing. With SIONICS’ reputation for quality and value, that can’t be a bad thing!

ACI 7.5″ Barrel Special – $140 with a Pinned Low Profile Gas Block

By Matt on September 9, 2015 in Guns

I purchased a 7.5″ 5.56 chambered AR-15 upper a while back mostly for fun but also see what, if any, purpose a super short 5.56 could serve. I purchased that upper from Andro Corp Industries (ACI) and it has been a solid performer. I wrote two articles about the experience that chronicled some of what I found – Times of Have Changed: Why You Might Actually Want to Try a 7.5″ 5.56 AR-15 Build and a response to the more silly reactions to the article 5.56x45mm Fired From a 7.5″ Barrel is Just a Glorified .22LR. I can tell you that, while super short 5.56 guns are not an ideal barrel length/caliber pairing, they are a lot of fun and they are far better than some would lead you to believe.

One of the biggest reasons I finally decided to try a 7.5″ build is the availability of affordable 7.5″ barrel options that actually worked. ACI builds their uppers with Ballistic Advantage (BA) barrels who takes great care getting these short barrels to run without the horrific over gassing that seems to plague cheap barrels of this type. ACI is also a dealer for BA barrels and that leads me to the point of this already long-winded post…

ACI has a special on the Modern Series 7.5″ barrel from BA right now. This is a 4150 barrel that has been Melonite QPQ processed inside and out. It features a 1 in 7″ twist and pistol length gas system. It also comes with a pre-installed low-profile gas block that has been pinned in place. This is a great start to any 7.5″ build and it is on sale for $140 which is a steal.

Check out the barrel at ACI.

Shaddox Tactical Shooter’s Rest Bean Bags

By Matt on September 9, 2015 in Guns, Tactical Gear

In my recent review of the LMT DMR556 Stock, I mentioned that it worked well with a rear bag and I received a question from a reader about which rear bag I recommend. I use a set of Shaddox Tactical Shooter’s rest Bean bags that I purchased years ago in PenCott Badlands.

I am not a big time precision shooter so I may not pick up on the nuances of what makes one rear bag better than the next but I do know a good deal when I see one. The Shaddox Tactical Bean Bags are durable, they work very well for me, and they are affordable which is what drew me to them. I use the larger size as a rear bag and I hook the smaller bag onto my bipod or foreend for use on a barricade or rest. If you are shooting off of a shooting bench/table, you may be able to use the smaller version as a rear bag but for field shooting I recommend the larger bag.

Check out the Shooter’s Rest Bean Bags at Shaddox Tactical.

The large bag is perfect for your Sniper Glock.

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