Chase Tactical’s Labor Day Weekend Sale is already underway! From now through September 4th, you can save 15% off the entire store including a ton of already marked down Warrior Assault Systems gear. Use code LABOR15 at checkout to save.
Parker Mountain Machine Ruger PC Carbine M-LOK Rail
Parker Mountain Machine’s (PMM) new M-LOK Rail will likely be welcome news for many Ruger PC Carbine users. Ruger got a lot of things right on the PC carbine but unfortunately, the integral light rail isn’t one of them. The original light rail places many popular lights right up against the sling stud, if they even fit at all.
PMM’s Ruger PC Carbine M-LOK Rail completely replaces the polymor forend that comes standard on the Ruger PC Carbine. The machined aluminum rail is longer than the factory hand guard and features 5 M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions along with 4 QD sling swivel sockets. It hard anodized.
Check out the Ruger PC Carbine M-LOK Rail at Parker Mountain Machine.
SIONICS Labor Day Specials
SIONICS has two pages worth of Labor Specials on their website right now and available through the weekend. The specials include lowers, build kits, components, complete rifles, and more. The best deals might be their lower parts kits and enhanced triggers which are of excellent quality and even more affordable than usual.
Check out SIONICSWeaponSystems.com.
Arbor Arms Tradesman Multi-Role Pack
Arbor Arms just released their Tradesman Multi-Role Pack. Those of you with a long memory will no doubt recognize the resemblance of this pack to the Ares Armor XII Combat Pack. There is good reason for that. The new Tradesman was designed by the same gear designer and it offers a number of improvements.
In basic terms, the Tradesman Multi-Role Pack is an assault pack. It is designed to carry items like spare ammo, medical kit, hydration packs, and more. What differentiates the Tradesman Multi-Role Pack from other assault packs is a host of modular accessories and easy, external access to the magazines.
Like the Combat XII Pack before it, the Tradesman Multi-Role Pack has integrated magazine pouches that are accessible from outside the pack. These can be configured with bungee retainers, individual accessory flaps, or a single large accessory flap for use with LMG magazines. The magazine pouches can accept 5.56, 7.62, and various AK magazines in addition to blowout kits when used with the accessory flaps.
The Tradesman can be docked directly to a plate or armor carrier with one of two methods depending on the type of carrier used. It also has simple straps for use as a stand-along pack and optional enhanced strap pads that make it more comfortable to carry as a stand-alone pack.
The sides of the Tradesman pack can accept a number of accessories that extend the functionality of the pack. There are accessory Multi-Function Pouches that may be used for carrying more ammo or other items. Cinch Straps may be purchased and used to secure long items to the side of the pack. Arbor Arms will also offer a Breacher’s Quiver specifically for carrying a breaching shotgun on the side of the pack.
This pack has a ton of features. You can see additional images and learn more at ArborArmsUSA.com.
The EDC Tool Roll: VIM Tools HBR3 Bit Ratchet
The EDC Tool Roll is a feature on Jerking the Trigger in which we profile various every day carry worthy tools. The tools shown aren’t multi-tools but rather real tools, that by virtue of their compact size, light weight, usefulness, or unique functionality, can find a place in any range kit, emergency kit, or every day carry bag.
Feel free to comment on the tools that you carry so we can all learn! The discussion on these posts has been very valuable so far.
The VIM Tools HBR5 Bit Ratchet is one of my all time favorite tools and that made the VIM Tools HBR3 just a little too tempting to try. I bought one last month and have been using it since. At first glance, the HBR3 and HBR5 are very similar tools but there are some differences.
The HBR3 is about 3.5″ long which is about 1″ shorter than the HBR5. It is smaller in almost every dimension which makes it considerably more compact and lightweight. The HBR5 features a ratchet at each end (see the HBR5 review for more details) but the HBR3 has a ratchet end and a box end both of which accept standard 1/4″ shank bits. The smaller size and the box end is what really sets the HBR3 apart from the HBR5.
The compact size and excellent quality is what has endeared the HBR5 to me. The HBR3 is even more compact and just as well made.
The HBR3’s box end has proven to be very handy. It is extremely compact, barely adding any length to the bit itself, which allows it to get into very tight spaces – like behind a door knob to tighten the screws holding it to a door. It also allows you to apply a lot of torque without fear of breaking your ratcheting mechanism.
HBR3 (top) with HBR5 (bottom)
The ratcheting end has a quick disk/speed wheel that makes it easy to start fasteners even when they don’t have enough friction to start using the ratcheting mechanism. It is reversible and has a small lever to change directions. VIM Tools claims that their ratcheting heads are the smallest in the industry and I believe it having used several competing tools.
The HBR3 seems to be intended to use as a bit driver predominantly. It does not come with provisions to be used with sockets but the adapters to accomplish this are easy to find. I recommend picking one up as I find it to be very handy. This is a great socket wrench for tight spaces. I also recommend adding a bit extension if you plan on using this in your range bag so that you can access things like AR-15 grip screws.
Where to Buy:
I have never seen VIM Tools anywhere but online. I purchased my HBR3 at Amazon: VIM Tools HBR3 Bit Ratchet at Amazon
Alternatives from Previous Reviews:
Drivers:
Victorinox Swisstool Plus Replacement Wrench
Engineer DR-07 Twin Wrench Driver
Tekton 14-in-1 Offset Screwdriver (2945)
Replaceable Edition Fix It Sticks
Ratchets:
See all the reviews for previous tools: The EDC Tool Roll
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