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Gunstruction – New Parts

By Matt on July 24, 2015 in Guns

Gunstruction just released a piping hot batch of new parts for your virtual AR building pleasure!

The parts drop includes:

Modular BCM BCM Keymod Rail Panel 5.5inch Black
Modular Magpul M-LOK Rail Covers Type 1 – Black
Modular Magpul M-LOK Rail Covers Type 2 – Black
Modular Magpul M-LOK AFG – Black
Modular Magpul M-LOK Hand Stop Kit – Black
MountOptic LaRue Tactical LaRue CompM2 RAS II Mount LT152
MountOptic LaRue Tactical LaRue RMR Mount LT827
MuzzleDevice Next Level Armament NLX-5 Hi-Helix
MuzzleDevice Next Level Armament NLX-6 Flash Hide Hybrid
RedDot Atibal AT-MCRD Micro Red Dot
BarrelNut Strike Industries AR MegaFins-XL Barrel Nut
ChargingHandle Next Level Armament NLX223 Ambi Charging Handle
GasBlock Battle Arms Development BAD-LGB-TI-625 Titanium Gas Block
Grip Tyrant Designs Nexus Grip
Grip Tyrant Designs Titan Grip
HandGuard Strike Industries MegaFins-XL M-LOK 11inch
HandGuard Geissele 13in Super Modular Rail MK4 M-LOK – Black
HandGuard Geissele 15in Super Modular Rail MK4 M-LOK – Black
HandGuard Strike Industries Viper Handguard
HandGuard Strike Industries MegaFins-XL M-LOK 7inch
HandGuard Geissele 9.5in Super Modular Rail MK4 M-LOK – Black
HandGuard Strike Industries MegaFins-XL M-LOK 10inch
TriggerGuard BCM BCMGUNFIGHTER Mod 0 Trigger Guard

Magpul Now Shipping MOE SL Mid-Length Hand Guards

By Matt on July 23, 2015 in Guns

Magpul is now shipping the Mid-Length version of their MOE SL Hand Guards. Like the previously released carbine version, these extend around the A2 front sight base to provide additional gripping surface and protection from heat at the gas block. They feature M-LOK accessory slots on both sides and the bottom.

Sionics Weapon System Testing Reduced Gas Port Barrels

By Matt on July 23, 2015 in Guns

Sionics Weapon Systems is testing what they are calling Reduced Gas Port Barrels. If you own a silencer, this is sure to make your day. The barrels will feature smaller than typical gas ports to help mitigate the extra back pressure created by suppressors. The smaller gas port will also reduce perceived recoil and, as you can see from the test video, they run well even without a can mounted.

The barrels are slated to be offered in 16″ mid-length and 11.5″ carbine gas configurations. Check out the test video on Sionics Weapon Systems’ YouTube channel and stay tuned for more details.

When Training and Manufacturing Meet

By Matt on July 22, 2015 in Guns, Tactics and Training

When training and manufacturing meet, problems are solved.

You may remember a post earlier this year about a lightweight AR-15 carbine that weighed 5.5 pounds and had a target price of around $1000. That carbine was the result of 3 companies coming together to provide a unique training solution for a shooter that lost an arm in accident. KE Arms, GWACS Armory, and Suarez International all had a hand in this very cool project. Each used their products and experience to not just create a new piece of hardware but also provide the training necessary to use it. I strongly encourage you to check out Russell Phagan’s short write-up on the experience, the gear, and the VERY cool sling charging setup that they created to allow for easier one hand charging.

The best news is that we may all be able to benefit from the lessons learned in this project as the carbine in question will enter production as the Suarez Light Fighter Rifle. The Light Fighter Rifle will have a price tag of above the $1000 mentioned in the early design phase of the carbine due to the inclusion of their single stage cassette style trigger, muzzle device, and a low mass bolt carrier. GWACS Armory will eventually be offering a version that will come in around $1000.

I can see the sling setup being a big help in getting injured people back on the range.

Griffin Armament XM Linear Comp

By Matt on July 21, 2015 in Guns

The original moderator found on the venerable XM177E2 falls under the NFA because it reduces sound ever so slightly. This has lead to several manufacturers making reproductions that lack the internal baffles. Unfortunately, these repro devices are little more than a steel sleeve made to achieve a specific look with little to no actual functionality. Griffin Armament’s XM Linear Comp is different.

The XM Linear Comp actually functions like a proper linear comp. It redirects sound down range, away from the shooter and reduces muzzle rise. All of the changes that make this functionality possible are internal so the aesthetics of the device are unaffected. It is actually machined to the original Colt print to ensure it looks as close as possible to the original part.

Griffin Armament machines these from 17-4PH stainless steel and gives them a QPQ finish. The XM Linear Comp is thoroughly modern in functionality and materials yet historically accurate in terms of appearance and dimensions. How cool is that? I suddenly find myself scouring internet forums for XM177E2 parts…

Start your XM177E2 build with an XM Linear Comp from Griffin Armament.

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