Shellback Tactical has launched a new website. Check out the new and improved ShellbackTactical.com.
ALG Defense 6 Second Mount for RMR
ALG Defense released a sneak peek of their upcoming 6 Second Mount for the Trijicon RMR. The images show a rapid prototype of the mount. It is similar in design to the current Aimpoint Micro compatible version with the obvious difference of accepting the RMR. The optic platform is also noticeably more compact and biased further forward which could clear more of the rear of slide for manipulations.
Check out our recent review of the 6 Second Mount and visit ALG Defense’s website for more information.
Tight360Tactical Admin Pouch Panel with Velcro Hook
Tight360Tactical’s Admin Pouch Panel with Velcro Hook is a compact admin organizer with a hook Velcro backing. It has 3 different size pouches sewn into its face to organize your gear. The Velcro backing makes it easy to attach to your plate carrier or inside your loop lined bag or pack. The large grab handle makes it easy to remove and replace in new pack or bag. It looks like it could be a great way to move common carry items like multitools, flashlights, and pens between bags.
At just $8.95, it is one of the most affordable items of this type that I have seen. Check out Tight360Tactical’s Admin Pouch Panel.
MI Introduces New Gen3 M-Series Hand Guards
Midwest Industries has released details of the new third generation of their popular one piece free float hand guards. The new hand guards carry over many features from the previous version and also add several improvements.
Like previous versions, they are very slim (1.5″ OD) and lightweight (see weights listed in image below). The new barrel nut has more aggressive knurling and does not need to be timed. The clamp mechanism that secures the rail to the barrel nut now uses an insert (patent pending “Torque Plate”). Other manufacturers like SLR Rifleworks use inserts to prevent over-tightening but MI’s Torque Plate does more than that. According to MI, the Torque Plate has several functions:
- It prevents over-tightening by limited the amount the hand guard can be compressed on the barrel nut.
- It engages the upper receiver to prevent rotation.
- It engages the back of the barrel nut to prevent the hand guard from moving forward on the nut.
- It aligns the hand guard during installation.
They are available in both KeyMod and M-LOK in 5 different lengths (see below).
Trijicon MRO Release
Trijicon has officially released their new MRO. This optic is one of the most exciting in recent memory if for no other reason than it is made in the USA. I have high hopes that Trijicon can make a compact red dot sight that is competitive in pricing, features, and functionality.
From Trijicon:
August 13, 2015
Wixom, Mich. – Trijicon® takes the science of the red dot sight to the next level with the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic or MRO™, a red-dot sight tough enough for combat, the mean streets of law enforcement, competition shooting or hunting in the harshest of environments. Light and rugged, the Trijicon MRO mounts easily, zeros quickly and adapts to almost any shooting scenario.
With its large objective lens and shortened optical length, the MRO virtually eliminates the “tunnel vision” or tube-effect common to so many red dot sights. The 2 MOA dot is bright and crisp, and is perfectly sized for fast target acquisition at CQB distance out to extended ranges.
The MRO features eight brightness settings, including two that are night vision compatible, plus one extremely bright setting for use with lights or in very bright outdoor conditions. And, it gets an amazing five (5) years of continuous use on a single 2032 battery!
Half-minute adjustments with 70 MOA total travel allow for zeroing in most any configuration on a variety of platforms. What’s more, no special tools are required-windage and elevation adjustments can be made even with the rim of a 5.56mm casing. The brightness control atop is ambidextrous, so your shooting hand need not leave the fire control area. The MRO is parallax free, with infinite eye relief for quick and accurate engagement no matter your position.
Trijicon engineers built-and tested-the MRO to operate in temperatures ranging from -60F to +160F. Waterproof to 100 feet, chemical and corrosion resistant, and housed in 7075-T6 Aluminum, the MRO can withstand the rigors of combat, sub-zero mornings on an ice-encrusted hunting stand or bouncing between stages during a competitive shooting event
The MRO. A compact and rugged aiming solution, perfect for real-world operators who need to get the job done-fast and accurately.
MSRP: $579 without mount; $629 with mount.
For more information on the Trijicon MRO and the complete array of Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ for the military and law enforcement markets, contact Trijicon, Inc. at (248) 960-7700 or visit www.trijicon.com.
