When I saw that Aero Precision began offering their own AR-15 barrels, I figured it was only a matter of time before they offered their own complete rifles. Not to toot my own horn, but I was right. They recently let the cat out of the bag with an image of one of their upcoming carbines that features their COP upper, lower receiver, and new M4 barrel. I will share more detailed specs when I have them.
Diamondhead just released their new compensator, the T-Brake. I have no context for how it performs but it is noteworthy for how it looks. I don’t usually major on aesthetics on JTT. I generally prefer to talk features, benefits, and performance. However, in this case, I really like how Diamondhead took design cues from their VRS-T rails and incorporated them into this comp. That shows excellent attention to detail.
Check out the new Diamondhead T-Brake Muzzle Compensator.
Two new accessories from Manticore Arms just took their ARCLight Rail for the IWI Tavor to a whole new level of interesting.
The IPSM or Internal Pressure Switch Mount allows you to mount a flashlight pressure switch INSIDE the ARClight rail so that no wires are exposed. It provides a raised button that protrudes from one of the slots in the rail that is used to activate the light. This is a very elegant and streamlined solution for dealing with the evils of tape switches.
The Light Ring bolts into the open, muzzle end of the ARClight rail and serves two purposes. It closes off the end of the rail and it holds a flashlight.
Think about this for a moment. If you use these two items together, you could mount a bomb-proof light with a quality tape switch like an Elzetta entirely inside of the ARClight rail. Only the bezel of the light and the small activation button would extend outside of the rail. This is one of the most streamlined lighting solutions that I have seen, not just on the Tavor, but on any weapon.
The IPSM is available now from Manticore Arms. The Light Ring will be available soon.
The next production run of the Grip Stop from Lanco Tactical will feature an improvement that is sure to please KeyMod fans. It will retain all the direct connect functionality (via bolts and a backer plate) of the original Grip Stop but it will now also come with hardware that makes it KeyMod compatible. The new version should be ready to start shipping sometime later this week.
Check out Lanco Tactical.
Valkyrie Combat and Sionics Weapon Systems have been collaborating on a special project and the result is worth a look. SIONICS has been working to bring a carbine based around the Geissele Super Modular Rails and this appears to be one of those that Valkyrie Combat has worked their coating magic on. I’ll share more details as they become available.
