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Forward Controls Design EMR-A Ambidextrous Magazine Release for AR-15s

By on March 29, 2017 in Guns

Forward Controls Design will be releasing their EMR-A (Enhanced Magazine Release – Ambidextrous) soon and functional prototypes are already out in the wild making an appearance at Cola Warrior West III.

The EMR-A will be available with 2 lever options: standard and extended. The images that accompany this post show a prototype of the standard lever. The extended paddle will be just .09″ longer but because of how the assembly levers on the receiver itself, this little bit of extra length results in a lot of additional leverage. As is typical for Forward Controls Design, great care has gone into the shape of the lever with its shallow “V’ shape and serrations.

Photo courtesy of soon to be full time internet celebrity Daniel R of Cola Warrior

The EMR-A will also come with FCD’s new extra power magazine release spring. This spring offers 60% more resistance than the standard spring to prevent accidental activation of the magazine release. FCD has stated that their design for the EMR-A is not prone to accidental activation but they feel that the stock spring is underpowered. The spring is available for purchase separately.

You can expect the EMR-A to be available in a number of different bundles with either lever and the option to add one of Forward Controls Design’s EMR and EMR-C magazine release buttons. Stay tuned for pricing and availability information.

Grey Man Tactical Rigid MOLLE Panels

By on March 28, 2017 in Tactical Gear

Grey Man Tactical’s Rigid MOLLE Panels (RIP-M) are basically exactly what their name implies – rigid, MOLLE compatible panels. The RIP-Ms are made from high strength polyethylene and come in a staggering array of sizes to be used as everything from car/truck seat back or bottom organizers, bag and case inserts, wall racks, and more.

The panels features a variety of slots and holes around the perimeter to give the end user several mounting options. They also offer a host of mounting and organization accessories like grab handles, mounting straps, cinch straps for securing large objects (like a rifle) to a panel, and tourniquet holders.

You can learn more about the Rigid MOLLE Panels at Greyman-Tactical.com. Their Instagram page offers plenty of inspiration for how the panels can be used.

Sneak Peek: Battle Arms Development Rail

By on March 28, 2017 in Guns

Battle Arms Development is teasing the release of a new AR-15 free float rail. The new rail makes use of the CMT barrel nut system and it will be available in MLOK compatible versions initially with Key-Mod following at a later date. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

TIHK Escape Stick

By on March 27, 2017 in EDC, Preparedness, Survival

TIHK first came to prominence with their namesake product, the Tiny Inconspicuous Handcuff Key. Since that time, they have continued to develop other clever and compact products designed to escape illegal restraint. Their latest product, the Escape Stick, is now available.

Part of what separates TIHK products from other products aimed at the same market is the care that TIHK puts into the design of their products. They seem to realize that not only does a tool like this have to work, it also has to be able to be carried and concealed in a way that makes sense.

The new Escape Stick is a great example of that. The tools are important and useful – a handcuff key, a rod saw, and thin metal saw. However, the form factor is just as important. This slim tool is just 3″ long with a 3/8″ diameter and most of the tool is encapsulated with a rubber tube. This design allows it to be concealed almost anywhere – even against the skin of the user.

Escape Stick at TIHK.co

Magpul PMAG Quad Stack… It Just Wasn’t Meant to Be

By on March 27, 2017 in Guns

Magpul has been profiling various important magazines that have shaped the development of the PMAG on their Facebook page as part of the recognition of the venerable polymer magazine’s 10th year in production. Today, they showed a picture of their Quad Stack prototype magazine that is sure to make shooter’s hearts race just a little.

Those of you who have been following PMAGs from the start will know that this quad stack mag was no secret and many had their fingers crossed that Magpul would be able to figure out how to bring it to market. The caption posted with today’s picture may be the final nail in the coffin for those of you still holding out hope for a Quad Stack PMAG – at least we have the D60!

Quad Mag Prototype, 60-Round Capacity 2009
Shortly after the introduction of the original PMAG, Magpul began working on increased capacity solutions. The “Quad” or “Coffin” mag concept never delivered the reliability in rough handling and adverse conditions that we require from our magazine products, and so the design never made it into production. Lessons learned during this program eventually fed into the D-60 program. #MAGPUL #PMAG10YEARS #MAGMONDAY #PMAG

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