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SSV Tactical Holster from FirstSpear

By on November 17, 2011 in Guns, Tactical Gear

Sometimes the best way to make a new piece of gear is to combine features from proven pieces gear. It doesn’t hurt if there is a dash of innovation thrown in for good measure. That is certainly the case with the SSV Tactical Holster from FirstSpear.

Safariland’s SLS holsters have been the standard by which all other tactical holsters are measured for years. The SLS retention system has proven to be fast, durable, and reliable and the holsters have adapted well to the increasingly more common use of tactical lights. The SSV Tactical Holster starts with the proven Safariland SLS holster and adds a couple of innovative features to make an entirely new holster.

The most obvious of those innovative features is the nylon wrap on the kydex holster body. The nylon helps to quiet the rattles and thumps that can sometimes happen with these holsters. It is also a really clever and extremely durable way to apply a camo pattern like Multicam to the body of the holster. I typically apply some rattle can camo to my Safariland holsters but this method of using nylon will stand up to far more abuse. Long after any type of paint coating has worn off, this nylon wrap should still be going strong.

The SSV has a unique hybrid mounting system. It uses the UBL which is a very popular mounting option from Safariland for good reason. It lowers and offsets the holster just enough to clear a MOLLE belt or backpack hip belt without extending the draw stroke any further than needed. However, in my experience, the UBL can allow the holster to pivot on the belt slightly during the draw stroke which can cause the gun to bind. This seems to be more pronounced with handguns with a tactical light attached. When I was using a Safariland with UBL, I had trained myself to pull the butt of the gun in during the draw stroke which ensured a smooth straight draw. First Spear cured this issue by adding a leg strap to the holster. This ties the holster down and prevents it from rotating which prevents binding. The leg strap is removable if you prefer to use the holster without one.

From top to bottom, the SSV Tactical Holster looks sorted out. It is new, but, thanks to its use of the Safariland SLS holter body, it is also already proven. This is exactly the holster that I would build if I had the forethought and resources to build one. I am seriously impressed. I might be the first one in line when this is finally available to order.

Check out the SSV Tactical Holster from FirstSpear.

AXTS Weapons Veterans Day Sale

By on November 12, 2011 in Guns

AXTS Weapons is having a sale to honor veterans. Until 5PM EST today (11/12/2011), if you order one of their fully ambidextrous AX556 billet lower receivers in combination with a Battle Arms Development BAD-ASS selector, you will receive $50 off the total price.

If you can’t make up your mind before 5PM today, they will be offering the same combo for $35 off the total price through November 17th.

You can purchase your AX556/BAD-ASS combo at AXTS Weapon’s website.

White Sound Defense Recoil Spring and Guide Rod for Gen3 Glocks

By on November 5, 2011 in Guns

White Sound Defense (WSD) is quickly becoming the Glock spring specialist. Many recoil spring products on the market for Glock handguns are made with the competition market it in mind but WSD is building products with more serious users in mind. They recently introduced two new products that exhibit the typical attention to detail that I have come to expect from them.

The Recoil Spring for 3rd Generation Glock pistols from WSD comes in just one spring weight that is identical to the factory spring weight found in the G17/G22 and others. This ensures reliable operation across a broad range of ammunition. The spring is made from music wire and plated for corrosion resistance. This spring is made to handle less than optimal conditions and hard use.

WSD also introduced a Steel Guide Rod for 3rd Generation Glock Pistols which has some really unique features for the self-defense/law enforcement/military user. As someone who has used non-captured guide rods in Glocks before, I really appreciate the transverse hole that lets you use your armorer’s tool to “screw” the spring onto the guide rod (see the video). I really prefer non-captured guide rods if I am going to use an aftermarket guide rod since they are far simpler than their captured counterparts.

The guide rod is also slightly extended so that it sticks out the front of the slide to act as a stand-off. This features reduces the likelihood that the slide will be pushed out of battery if the muzzle is pressed into something when you shoot. I have never seen a Glock guide rod with this feature and I really like the simplicity of it. Other companies have made stand-offs for Glocks before but they are overly stylized, overly bulky, and preclude the use of most holsters, lights, and suppressors. The WSD guide rod is purposefully designed not to interfere with those items.

In this first video, you can see the tool-less installation method of the recoil spring and guide rod. You also get a good look at how far the guide rod protrudes from the muzzle:

In this second video, you can see how incredibly easy it is to install the guide rod with an armorer’s tool or allen key:

As usual with White Sound Defense, there is a lot more thought that went into these items than I have mentioned here. Be sure to check them out on the WSD website.

ATS Triple Surefire 60Rd Mag Shingle

By on November 4, 2011 in Guns, Tactical Gear

What if you could put 240 rounds of 5.56 down range with only 3 reloads? That sounds pretty good doesn’t it? That is what Surefire’s 60 round High Capacity Magazines for the AR-15 and ATS Tactical’s new ATS Triple Surefire 60Rd Mag Shingle let you do.

The new 60 round Surefire High Capacity magazines for the AR-15 are making a serious splash. Several high profile trainers are coming forward and saying that the mags run very well in their classes. While these mags will fit in most double AR magazine pouches, their additional length and different shape can benefit from a dedicated pouch.

The new pouch from ATS has a shingle format. There are three pouches side by side that allow you to carry 3 60 round Surefire magazines. The magazines are retained with bungee pull tabs and have elastic straps around the mid section of the magazines. It needs 6 columns of MOLLE webbing to mount which is perfect for the front of most plate carriers or chest rigs.

This isn’t the first pouch for these magazines that I have seen but it is the first shingle style pouch that I have seen. It is nice to see gear makers supporting a new magazine that has a lot of potential. Check out the Triple Surefire 60Rd Mag Shingle on the ATS website.

RADIAL Millennium Scout Light MOUNT-N-SLOT from IWC

By on November 3, 2011 in Guns, Tactical Gear

Impact Weapons Components continues to pump out one exciting product after another. Their latest is the RADIAL Millennium Scout Light MOUNT-N-SLOT.

The RADIAL Millennium Scout Light MOUNT-N-SLOT is made to mount a Surefire Millennium Series light (and others). It is designed to allow the light to be mounted in such a way that the tail cap falls easily under your support hand thumb and the bezel of the light sits well forward to reduce shadowing by the barrel and front sight.

As with other products from the MOUNT-N-SLOT line, the RADIAL Millennium Scout Light MOUNT-N-SLOT does away with the need for rails. It can be mounted directly to the tube on hand guards like the Troy TRX Extreme and Samson Evolution. It can even be mounted between the rails of some railed hand guards.

There are many applications for a mount like this. You can find out more on the Impact Weapons Components website.

Remember to use the code “triggerjerk” at checkout to receive 5% off at IWC.

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