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Giveaway: IKH SLAP Patch

By on December 4, 2010 in Uncategorized

Derek at I Kick Hippies (IKH), maker of the SLAP, generously provided 10 of his awesome new SLAP Patches for a giveaway! I have 5 of each of the 2 color schemes (black/gray and Multicam). That means that 10 lucky readers will get their own IKH SLAP patch.

There will be two ways to win. I will give away 5 patches here on Jerking the Trigger and 5 patches on the Jerking the Trigger Facebook Page.

Enter on the Blog:

Leave a comment on this post contains the following…

  1. A number between 1 and 2000
  2. The phrase “I want to kick hippies too!”

Enter on Facebook:

All you have to do to enter on Facebook is “like” Jerking the Trigger on Facebook (like the page, not the giveaway link). The winner will be chosen randomly from all those who “like” the Jerking the Trigger Facebook page.

Rules:

The giveaway will be open until 8PM (EST) Monday, December 20th. Please follow the instructions carefully. Incomplete entries will be discarded. Please use a valid email address when you leave a comment so I can contact you. If the same number is chosen twice, the first person who posted the number will win.

Good luck everyone!

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GPS File Depot

By on December 3, 2010 in Survival

GPS technology has come a long way. My first hand held GPS had a basic base map with major roads and no expandability. It could tell you where you were and where you had been, but it wasn’t always useful for telling you how to get where you wanted to go unless you could walk in a straight line. Now hand held GPS units have evolved to the point that they have touch screens, incredible accuracy, and the ability to display complex topographic base maps. These base maps make the GPS infinitely more useful but they tend to be relatively expensive unless you know where to look.

I recently came across GPS File Depot (GPSFileDepot.com) which is an online repository for free GPS map data from around the world. They have topographic maps, detailed road maps, trail maps, land usage maps, and several other types of very useful maps. I have downloaded several maps that have all been accurate and easy to use. The amount of useful data that is available on this site is staggering.

Keep in mind that these maps represent a significant amount of work on the part of the creators so if you download you may want to consider donating to the site.

If you want to get the most out of your GPS, check out GPS File Depot.

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PWS ARC 10/22 Magazine Release Lever

By on December 2, 2010 in Guns, Tactical Gear

Image courtesy of PWS.

PWS is venturing into the world of 10/22 accessories with their ARC (Advanced Rimfire Components) series. One of the first ARC offerings is an extended magazine release lever that is different from anything I have seen before. Several companies make extended magazine releases for the 10/22 that make it easier to release the magazine with the support hand, but the ARC Magazine Release Lever allows the user to actuate the magazine release with the firing hand while maintaining a firing grip.

The ARC release runs along the front of the trigger guard and has a wide tab that sits within reach of the trigger finger. The shooter simply extends the trigger finger forward and pushes the lever in order to drop the magazine.The entire lever still looks very compact and PWS claims that the magazine will not release accidentally.

The PWS website has more pictures and details.

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Inexpensive Addition for the Multitasker TUBE

By on December 1, 2010 in Guns, Tactical Gear

One of the best things about the previously reviewed Multitasker TUBE is its ability to use standard 1/4″ screw driver bits. This lets the user easily tailor the TUBE to their specific rifle. However, most 1/4″ bits are very short which makes reaching inside the grip to reach the grip screw tricky. There are extended bits available but they can be difficult to find for anything but Phillips or flat head fasteners. This obviously won’t work for grips that use hex fasteners.

The alternative to the extended bits is an extension. An extension will allow you to take advantage of the near endless array of short 1/4″ bits. These extensions are available in several different lengths but a 3″ extension should be sufficient for reaching the grip screw. I purchased the extension from a local hardware store for less than $2 and it tucks away easily in the Multitasker TUBE Expansion Pack carrying case.

I can’t take credit for this idea. I originally saw Ryo mention the extensions in his excellent review of the TUBE on AR15.com.

The extension gives more than enough length to comfortably access the grip screw.

The extension tucks away unobtrusively in the Multitasker TUBE carrying case.

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