Manticore Arms is offering 30% off all in stock items on their website! Use code ALLDAMNWEEK at checkout. The coupon is good through next Monday (11/24).
New M-LOK Shotgun Forends and M-LOK AFG from Magpul
Magpul announced two new products today: M-LOK Shotgun Forends for the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500/590 and an all new M-LOK AFG.
M-LOK Shotgun Forends
Magpul introduced M-LOK compatible forends for both the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 series shotguns. Their shotgun furniture is, in my opinion, already the best you can buy. The addition of the M-LOK attachment system is just the icing on the cake. It is now easier than ever to add accessories like slings and lights to your shotgun forend.
Before the introduction of Magpul’s shotgun forends, there weren’t many shotgun lights that could truly give the integrated units a run for their money. I have found that using a Magpul forend with the pistol light of your choice or Inforce WML solves many of the issues (bulk, exposed wires from tape switches, placing the switch where it can always be operated regardless of forend position, etc.) associated with shotgun mounted lights.
M-LOK AFG
Several of you were unsatisfied when Magpul introduced M-LOK rail sections intended to be used with the rail mounted AFG. It seemed counter-intuitive to go through the trouble of creating a standardized direct-connect system and then use a separate rail to attach accessories. Magpul heard your cries. Here is what they have to say about the new M-LOK AFG:
The M-LOK AFG is an M-LOK compatible update of the original Magpul AFG & AFG2, the original products that changed the way shooters think about forend grips. A new radiused curve grip area allows greater freedom in placement of the M-LOK AFG on the hand guard while still maintaining correct wrist angles and ergonomics. A streamlined, minimalist design molded of our reinforced polymer material creates a one-piece, high strength grip that weighs a mere 1.2 ounces including hardware. The M-LOK AFG is ¾” shorter than the AFG2 while maintaining a similar gripping surface area for a smaller mounting footprint on hand guards with just as much room for the shooter’s hand. The forward finger index, similar to the original AFG, provides additional options in gripping and hand placement, while a contoured rear surface allows placing the M-LOK AFG directly in front of an M-LOK MVG for a combination that provides even more versatility.
If you like the original AFG and AFG-2, you can keep your original AFG and AFG-2. They are remaining in production because M1913 Picatinny aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Magpul MBUS Pro Offset Sights!?!?!
Look closely at that last picture of the M-LOK AFG. Notice anything? Magpul seems to have dropped a little Easter Egg on us! It looks like you can expect MBUS Pro Offset sights soon.
Mean Gean Leather Shooter’s Belt
Mean Gene Leather (MGL), a new undertaking of HSGI founder Gene Higdon, recently released their very unique Barbarian Belt. If the Barbarian Belt isn’t your speed, get a load of the Shooter’s Belt.
The Shooter’s Belt is a good old fashioned leather gun belt that has been extremely well executed. It is constructed from two layers of top grain leather with nylon webbing sandwiched in between for rigidity and to resist stretching. Each layer is laminated together and then sewn so it is not going to come apart while you are still walking this earth. The leather is hand burnished to round the edges and hand rubbed with saddle butter to keep it looking good for a long, long time.
You will have your choice of Black or Chocolate Brown leather, 1.5″ or 1.75″ width, and a Brass or Chromed Brass buckle at the time of purchase. The sizing is based off of your pants size and MGL builds in a bit of extra room for IWB carry.
Check out Mean Gene Leather’s Facebook Page for more details. These belts will be available at War Sport Ind. and G-Code. They are handmade to order so expect a lead time before delivery.
Battle Arms Development Launches New Website
Battle Arms Development just launched their new site. The clean, easy to navigate design is great but what you really need to check out is all the new goodies they loaded on the new site. The new BAD556-LW receivers are there with more specs that were released previously (though the weight is still not available). There is also a very good looking new AR-15 barrel with a proprietary contour and fluting pattern.
Check out the new BattleArmsDevelopment.com.
Griffin Armament AK Flash Comp 14x1mm LH
Griffin Armament has brought their Flash Comp to the AK. The M4SD Flash Comp continues to be one of my favorite AR-15 muzzle devices so it is nice to see it adapted to work with the 14x1mm LH threads found commonly on AKs.
The AK Flash Comp 14x1mm LH is made from 17-4PH steel with a black oxide finish. It is long enough to bring a 14.5″ barrel to a legal 16″ of length and is pre-drilled for pinning. Like the AR version, Griffin Armament claims that this provides neutral muzzle control and solid flash suppression.
It can also be used with Griffin Armament’s new QD Blast Shield but should not be used with their suppressors.