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New AK Rear Sight from RS Regulate?

By on November 9, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

RS Regulate is teasing their Facebook fans with what appears to be a pretty exciting new rear sight for AK rifles. We don’t know a lot about it at this point but we can speculate.

Teaser image from RS Regulate

RS Regulate is known for their optic mounts that utilize the side rail that is found on many AKs. This appears to be a peep style rear sight that attaches to the side rail. This would allow the sight to be positioned further back on the rifle which would extend the sight radius. Peep sights really don’t work as well unless they are near the shooter’s eye which is exactly where this would be.

This has the potential to be a very exciting development for the AK shooters. I will release more details and images when I have them.

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RS Regulate BM-1 Light Mount

By on October 29, 2012 in Flashlights, Guns

It has always been a little bit a challenge to mount a white light on AK-47 (and similar) rifles, especially if you don’t want to have a railed hand guard on your rifle. RS Regulate has a simple and attractive solution in their BM-1 light mount.

The BM-1 is designed to mount to the barrel between the gas block and hand guard retaining cap. It places a small 1913 rail section in the perfect position to work in conjunction with an offset light mount. This is a great solution because AK hand guards are cramped enough as it is. Pushing the light forward like this leaves more room for the support hand on the hand guard and allows more intuitive activation.

You can check out the RS Regulate BM-1 at Brownells.com.

Compact Retractable Stock for the AK-47 from Nordic Component

By on October 11, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

When I first started shooting AKs, I thought folding stocks were just about as cool as a stock could be. Now that I have actually used several of them for years, I have come to realize that I have very little need for them. A stock that is adjustable for length of pull is far more useful to me. The best of both worlds may be an adjustable stock that compacts down nearly as small as a folding stock in the folding position.

The Nordic Components Compact Retractable Stock allows you to collapse your AK to a size that is nearly as short in overall length as an AK with a folding stock. It adds less bulk to the sides of the AK than a traditional folding stock in the folded position as well. Not only can be it be made extremely compact, but it also offers adjustable length of pull which is handy if you are going to use it in conjunction with armor.

I asked Tim at Nordic Components about the cheek weld since it appears to be quite low. He stated that he can still get a cheek weld but that it is quite low. I suspect that, like an under folding stock, you give up some comfort and ergonomics in favor of a more compact stock.

Check out the Compact Retractable Stock for the AK-47 from Nordic Components.

AK Muzzle Brake from Damage Industries

By on September 29, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

Muzzle brakes can go a long way toward lightening recoil but many of them can also go a long way toward lightening your wallet. The new AK Muzzle Brake from Damage Industries claims to be able to tame muzzle rise while still keeping your wallet lined.

The design is pretty standard. It features a large expansion chamber and 2 ports on each side. Damage Industries claims that it both reduces muzzle flash and reduces recoil. It is black oxide finished and 14-1 left hand threaded.

It may be that the most interesting feature of the AK Muzzle Brake is its price. At only $17.95, it appears to be a pretty good deal if it lives up to its claims. Check out the AK Muzzle Brake on DamageUSA.com.

Davis Tactical Solutions L.I.N.C.H. Cover

By on September 21, 2012 in Guns

There have been a handful of attempts to create drop-in left side charging handles for the AK and, for the most part, they have all been met with a lot of skepticism. I recently came across a new option that appears to have a lot going for it – the L.I.N.C.H. Cover from Davis Tactical Solutions (DTS).

The L.I.N.C.H. Cover starts with a Bulgarian top cover. DTS cuts a channel into the top cover and reinforces it.They fit an FN FAL folding charging handle with a charging pin to the track. They also add a detent to the charging handle so that it won’t fold under recoil.

There are 3 notable features of the L.I.N.C.H. Cover that show a lot of potential. The opening that is cut into the top cover is minimal compared to other designs which should minimize the potential for debris to enter the action. The charging handle does not reciprocate which is a positive for those who would rather not have a mass of steel hurtling toward their teeth. Finally, it is completely redundant so that if something goes wrong, the original right side charging handle is still completely functional.

This is the first left-side charging handle for the AK family of rifles to really pique my interest. If DTS comes out with a non-folding model, I will have a hard time resisting one.

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