RE Factor Tactical has introduced a new version of their popular Operator Band that incorporates Live Fire 550 Firecord because, duh, of course they did. It just make all the sense in their world. The 550 Firecord serves as a contrasting center strip in the appearance of the band and, in an emergency, it can be opened to access the inner tinder strands for fire starting. All other functions of the Operator Band remain intact in this new version.
Blue Force Gear’s Limited Edition AK Sling V3 is on sale. This special version of the Vickers Combat Application Sling comes configured to mount on your AK. It even has special plum colored hardware for a nostalgic touch.
The front attachment point is a UWL which is a great way to attach a modern sling to the AK’s forward sling loop. It is also great for south paws because it can be fixed to the sling loop and passed between the barrel and gas tube to move the sling over to the ejection port side of the AK.
Check out the Limited Edition AK Sling V3 at a special price. If you have missed previous versions of this sling, you’ll regret missing this one too.
LMT Defense has introduced a interesting set of front and rear back up iron sights that they are calling Flip Up Sights. That isn’t a creative name but it is descriptive.
The LMT Flip Sights have a detent to lock them into the deployed position and are designed to collapse at a specified break away pressure. The positive detent prvides the best of both worlds – a sight that will lock into the deployed position repeatably and still absorb impact by collapsing.
Separate 5.56 and .308 versions of the sights are available with BDC calibration in yards. The .308 version is calibrated out to 800 yards and the 5.56 version out to 700 yards.
The Flip Up front sight uses a standard front sight post which allows the user to replace it with any number of aftermarket options.
The LMT Defense website is currently light on information. You can click here to view a PDF data sheet regarding these sights.
The original Tex Creek is one of the best all-around knives that TOPS Knives makes. It is sized well, has a great point, and a versatile blade shape. It also has one of the most comfortable handles in the line. It can do it all from hunting to survival and everything in between.
TOPS just released the newest version, the Tex Creek 69 with a few new features. The Tex Creek 69 features TOPS Knives’ new Rocky Mountain Bull’s-eye handle texture on its canvas micarta scales. The knife now sports a Coyote Tan powder coat finish.
O/A Length: 9″
Blade Length: 4 3/16″
Thickness: 3/16″
Blade Color: Coyote Tan
Steel: 1095 High Carbon
Handle: Tan Canvas Micarta with Rocky Mountain Bull’s-eye pattern
Weight: 9.8oz
It is unwise to show up at a carbine course or competition without the means to repair your carbine. If your carbine goes down, it means wasted time and money (entry fees, ammo expenses, travel expenses, etc.). That is why KE Arms created the Trooper Repair Kit. This kit contains replacements for the most commonly broken AR-15 parts.
– Young Manufacturing Phosphate Bolt with gas rings, extractor, and ejector
– Firing Pin and Retainer Pin
– Cam Pin
– Hammer, Spring and Pin
– Trigger, Spring and Pin
– Disconnector and Spring
– Safety Selector, Spring, and Detent
I have personally seen almost every part represented in this kit break in the context of training. Even if you aren’t headed to a carbine course and you don’t compete, having spare parts for your carbine is never a bad idea. Check out the KE Arms Trooper Kit.
