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Appalachian Training LTC Level IV Stand Alone Plates and EOC Combo

By on January 14, 2014 in Preparedness, Survival, Tactical Gear, Tactics and Training

If you are looking for a deal on armor plates, Appalachian Training has you covered (that’s a little armor humor for you). They are selling the LTC Level IV Stand Alone Plates for just $149.95 each or as part of a very slick combo which saves you even more money.

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The LTC Level IV Stand Alone Plate is a single curve, 10″ x 12″, shooters cut plate. They are .73″ thick and weigh 8.25 pounds each.

Appalachian Training has this to say about the plates:

This rig is fully capable for the occasional class, bail-out or truck rig, or any contingency that will require a limited use. While this is US made and quality, the design is not one that we would recommend for constant hard-use (LE, PMC, .mil). In our experience this design is a perfect balance for the US citizen that need an armor solution, but may not require the full features of a LWPC, LPAAC, or our APC.

This plate is also available as part of a combo that includes 2 plates, a Mission Spec EOC Carrier, and shoulder pads.

Appalachian Training

Kino XL Barrels

By on January 13, 2014 in Guns

The pickings are pretty slim when it comes to “dissipator” style AR-15 uppers. However, I recently told you that Designated Hitter, under the direction of Kino Davis, would be selling their own dissipator uppers called the Kino XL. The uppers are not yet available but the barrels are!

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Designated Hitter is selling two versions of the Kino XL barrel: a standard 4150 CMV version and a cold hammer forged version. Both feature:

  • 5.56 chamber
  • M4 feed ramps
  • 1 in 7″ twist
  • Manganese Phosphate finish (including under the FSB and gas block)
  • Mid-length gas system
  • 17-4PH stainless steel gas block
  • “F” marked front sight base
  • Fixed hand guard cap (can be removed from your order if you plan to use a free float rail on your build)

If you want a dissipator style AR-15, these are the best barrels you can put your hands on. Check out the Kino XL barrels from Designated Hitter.

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SHOT Show E&E Kit from SerePick

By on January 13, 2014 in EDC, Survival

Oh no! You’re pinned down by a talkative product rep who is bending your ear about how awesome the Taurus Judge is. Its time to put your SHOT Show E&E plan into action and this SHOT Show exclusive, custom kit from SerePick just might help (if the Taurus rep has physically restrained you in some way which I doubt they would, but still… you never know).

This kit will only be available at the SHOT Show and you are going to have to track down Matt at SerePick to get one. They will cost $50 or you can potentially barter for them (I suggest good bourbon or maybe comfortable walking shoes, those would be worth a mint on the show floor).

SerePick SHOT Show Kit

The kit consists of a compact plastic case and several other useful items…

  • Bogota Nano Entry Toolset
  • Quick Stick X2
  • EZ Decoder X2
  • Polymer Universal Handcuff Key X2
  • Steel Split Pawl Handcuff Shim X2
  • Glue Dots X2

You will have to add your own pocket change because the dime in the photo is just there for scale. This kit is tiny.

Check out SerePick.com.

BladeBomb.com

By on January 13, 2014 in EDC, Flashlights, Knives, Survival, Tactical Gear

BladeBombLogoOn Jerking the Trigger, I have always tried to shine a light on small businesses who are doing innovative and noteworthy things in the realm of firearms and tactical gear. My goal is to do the same thing for the knife industry with my new site, BladeBomb.com.

Blade Bomb is going to be a clearinghouse for news about edged tools and related gear with an emphasis on spotlighting the little guy. I want to show you makers that you might never hear about without a site like Blade Bomb. I want to uncover the craftsmen that are making amazing knives right in your neighborhood. They are everywhere, doing amazing things with their own two hands and I intend to show you.

Check out BladeBomb.com and the Blade Bomb Facebook Page.

Direct Mount VFG from Unity Tactical

By on January 13, 2014 in Guns

Sometimes, when I am scrolling through my Facebook feed, something will catch my eye and it’s almost like I hear angels singing… That is what happened when I saw a SHOT Show preview of Unity Tactical’s upcoming direct connect vertical grip. It’s about time someone made one of these!

Unity Tactical direct VFG

This direct mount VFG will come with KeyMod hardware and standard hardware so that it can be attached to just about any slick-sided free float tube with holes in it. It is 2.25″ inches long and weighs just 1.1 ounces. The front and rear surfaces will be textured (not shown in the prototype pictures in this post) and it will be shaped to accommodate a number of grips (thumbs forward, thumb over, chicken choker, Kung Fu, etc).

I really don’t understand why it took so long for this to come to market but it seems that the slick tube style hand guards will finally have a direct connect vertical grip option. I consider this absolutely pivotal to their usefulness. I hope Unity Tactical sells a million of them.

Check out Unity Tactical online and, if you are attending SHOT Show, visit them in the TNVC Booth (#6502).

Unity Tactical direct VFG Mounted

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