The Old No. 47 patch from Solar Tactical is reminiscent of everyone’s favorite Tennessee Whiskey but this patch has a Kalashnikov twist. Get you own glass, er… patch at OC Tactical.
SpecOpShop Short Sleeve Combat Shirt
I recently mentioned the SpecOpShop Combat Shirt which is now available at SpecOpShop.com. Now SpecOpShop is giving a preview of a short sleeve variation of the shirt and it is too cool not to share. First, it has short sleeves which you don’t see very often and second, it’s PenCott camo!
Check out SpecOpShop.com.
PHLster Suede Patches
PHLster is now offering adhesive suede patches through their website. These patches work great for any holster including those from PHLster. If you notice that your holster has hotspots that irritate you when you are wearing it, you can apply a bit of suede to ease your pain.
Check out the Suede Patches at PHLster.com.
Get Breach & Clear for Free
I recently reviewed the iOS and Android strategy game Breach & Clear. It is a great time waster and now it is available to iOS users free for a limited time courtesy of Gun. (the developer) and IGN.
The Tactical Handyman’s Toolbox: Thread Locking Compound
Listen to me, my children, as I pass down the wisdom of all the Tactical Handymen before me. When it comes to guns and gear – if it has threads, it gets Loctite (or a similar thread locking compound). The only exception is when the manufacturer says otherwise. Recoil can and will loosen threaded fasteners over time. Thread locking compound can prevent that from happening.
Most manufacturers color code their thread locking compound. The blue stuff is all you need for most applications, but if the part will be subjected to high heat, go with the red stuff or some other product intended for use with high heat.
Use thread locking compound on:
- Optic mount screws
- Flashlight mount screws
- The set screws on your handgun sights
- Sight adjustment set screws
- Grip screws on your carbine
- The screws that hold your holsters to their belt interface or shroud
- Almost anything with threads that would ruin your day if it loosened
- Seriously, use it – a lot
Don’t use thread locking compound on:
- AR-15 receiver extensions/buffer tubes (these should be staked at the castle nut)
- The nut on a Larue Tactical QD lever
- Anything you need to be able to unscrew later
- Anything that the manufacturer specifically states not to use thread locking compound
No one wants to deal with threaded fasteners that back out. At best, you will have to re-zero an optic costing your time and money. At worst, something could fail you at a critical time. Please go get some thread locking compound and add it to your toolbox.