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

By 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…

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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 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.

The large bag is perfect for your Sniper Glock.

Forward Control Designs ABC/R-F

By on September 8, 2015 in Guns

The Forward Control Designs ABC/R-F (Augmented Bolt Catch/Release, Forged) is now shipping to dealers. This bolt catch/release is full of subtle design cues and angles that help the user use the release effectively. Not only are the upper and lower surfaces slightly enlarged over a standard catch, but they are angled slightly to provide better purchase and leverage. The visual differences are subtle but they can easily be felt.

The ABC/R-F is machined from a 17-7 stainless forging. It is available in a bare steel finish or black Melonite processed.

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KDG SIDELOK Aimpoint Micro Mount

By on September 7, 2015 in Guns

Kinetic Development Group released a video preview of their upcoming SIDELOK Aimpoint Micro Mount. The new mount uses their proprietary SIDELOK system to automatically lock onto the rail when it pushed into place by the user. It weighs in at 2.9 ounces which puts it at the lower end of the scale in terms of weight.

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