I have been using a holster and mag carrier from LAG Tactical for a few months now and I am very pleased with it. Their combination of quality workmanship and short lead times make them easy for me to recommend to people who are looking for kydex gear. Now would be a great time to try their gear because they have extended a discount to JTT readers. Use the code JTT5 at check out to receiver 5% off your order.
Check out LAG Tactical.
Now that Kino Davis has opened up shop at Designated Hitter (click for background on Kino and Designated Hitter), you will start seeing a number of interesting items rolling out. Kino is well known as the originator of the Kino Configuration and a proponent of the “Dissipator” concept.
The Kino configuration consists of a 12.5″ barrel with carbine length gas system and a false FSB/gas block in the mid-length position to allow the use of longer mid-length hand guards and longer sight radius provided by the FSB. It is essentially a shortened Dissipator so it makes good sense that Kino would start building his own full size Dissipators or what he likes to call, the Kino XL.
For those who may not know, Dissipator uppers usually feature 16″ barrel with a low profile gas block in the carbine or mid-length position and a false FSB/gas block in the rifle length gas position to allow the use of longer rifle length hand guards and longer sight radius provided by the FSB. It is a great way to configure an upper but it can be hard to find Dissipators that aren’t junk.
The new Kino XL uppers will feature a hammer forged, chrome lined barrel with a 1:7 twist. The barrel will have a custom profile that looks like a government profile barrel but is slightly lighter. The user will be able to spec various options like a Vltor MUR or standard forged upper, muzzle device, and hand guards. These uppers will be hand built by Kino himself and features details like a set screw that threads into the FSB to prevent the hand guard cap from spinning.
These uppers and others including true Kino Uppers will be available soon at Designated Hitter.
Griffin Armament has updated their M4SD II Flash Comp (which I previously reviewed). The new devices feature additional machining on the flash suppressing prongs. These new cuts reduce the weight which is a plus but they were largely designed to improve the appearance of the device.
Check out the new and improved M4SD II Flash Comp.
Crimson Trace has been in the process of bringing green laser modules to their excellent line of LaserGrips. It has been a challenge to pack power hungry green lasers into the reliable, compact packages that Crimson Trace is known for but they are making headway. In fact, the first green LaserGrips are now available.
The LG-401G and LG-404G for full size and compact 1911s respectively are now available. Check them out at Crimson Trace.
If you ever participated in the forums at M4Carbine.net, chances are you rubbed elbows with Chuck Petrie, AKA “Army Chief.” Chuck was a moderator at M4C and a friend to many there who recently passed away after a lengthy health battle. BCM, Battle Arms Development, and G&R Tactical have all come together to raffle an amazing carbine to benefit Chuck’s family.
Visit M4Carbine.net for details.
Also, consider purchasing one of the memorial patches to benefit Chuck’s family.
