Handl Defense, known for their SR25/M110 magazine compatible SCAR trigger module, has launched a new website. The new site shows off all their SCAR gear and some new, lower prices.
Check out the new site at HandlDefense.com.
Triple 7 Gear – Gunmetal Grey
Triple 7 Gear has introduced a new color option for their EDC organization gear – Gunmetal Grey. The new color is available on the CORE Nano Wallet and the Micro Kit.
This is a great time to think about picking up a CORE Nano Wallet, Mini Kit, or Micro Kit since all orders will ship with a bit of Triple 7 Gear SHOT Show swag.
CORE Nano Wallet
Micro Kit
SIONICS Weapon Systems Partners with Foward Controls Design for Upgrade Package
SIONICS Weapon Systems is partnering with Forward Controls Designs (FCD) to offer a very slick upgrade package on SIONICS rifles. The upgrade package will cost $75 and it will include the FCD Enhanced Magazine Release (EMR), Low Drag Forward Assist (LDFA), and Augmented Bolt Catch/Release (ABC/R). That price is a significant savings over purchasing the parts separately.
I have experience with all these parts. The EMR offers a slight extension and an improved shape over the standard magazine release button all without being prone to accidental magazine release like large extended buttons. The LDFA is lighter than the original part which is nice but it is mostly designed to provide more clearance for southpaws with ambidextrous charging handles.
The ABC/R is a gem. I have tried oversize bolt releases before and they can often lead to problems with bolt lock back (either early or not at all). FCD thoughtfully milled away excess material where it wasn’t critical so that the additional weight of the over size pad on the ABC/R wouldn’t adversely effect function. They also added subtle angles that make it easier to operate the bolt release. It is just a very smart design.
This upgrade package will be available soon.
Vortex Defender Flip Caps
The new Defender Flip Caps from Vortex Optics were one of the best things to come out of the lead up to SHOT Show 2016. Scope caps aren’t sexy but these will be a welcomed addition to the current scope caps on the market… most of which are either garbage, proprietary, expensive, or some combination of those attributes.
The Defender Flip Caps feature beefed up polymer construction versus other caps on the market. They have a spring loaded opening feature and can then be snapped into different positions depending on the user’s preference. They will also be compatible with Vortex’s new Dope Disk which is a dope chart that fits inside the cap and can be customized via their free LRBC ballistic app.
Best of all, these are made in the USA and covered by Vortex’s excellent warranty. I have high hopes for these.
Check out the Defender Flip Caps and Dope Disks at Vortex Optics.
Condor Tool & Knife CLOUDBURST AXE
Condor Tool & Knife has built a line of axes and hatchets that are known for offering an excellent value. They have taken steps to grow and improve that line over the last several years. The latest addition, as of SHOT Show 2016, is their CLOUDBURST AXE.
The CLOUDBURST is fairly unique configuration in the axe market. It combines a classic American axe head shape with a somewhat Scandinavian Forest axe size. It is smaller than a typical American boys axe but larger than a hatchet. The result is an axe that packs well when lashed to a pack but can be used for processing larger firewood.
It comes with a leather sheath and a leather guard which is a very functional and classy touch. The 0-1060 carbon steel, phantom beveled, head weighs in at 1.5 pounds and has been designed to split the difference between chopping performance and splitting performance. The 23″ haft is American Hickory.
You can learn more about the CLOUDBURST at Condor Tool & Knife.
