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Impact Weapon Components Snap Hook Mount-N-Slot

By Matt on August 9, 2010 in Guns, Tactical Gear

The hits keep coming. Impact Weapon Solitions has expanded their excellent Mount-N-Slot line with the addition of the Snap Hook Mount-N- Slot.

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The Snap Hook Mount-N-Slot is designed to help you get the most out of the Magpul MS2 sling but it would also work well with the Emdom Gunslinger Sling which operates on a similar single point/2 point conversion principle. These slings are designed to be able to transition quickly from a single point configuration to a 2 point configuration. This is allows the user to tailor the strengths of each configuration to the specific situation that they are addressing.

The most interesting and unique feature of the Snap Hook Mount-N-Slot versus other snap hook designs is its shape. It actually raises up off the hand guards and allows the user to run their hand under the hook. It functions as a sort of hand stop to ensure consistent hand placement. It can also be mounted in a number of ways to suit the user’s preference.

You can read more about or purchase an IWC Snap Hook Mount-N-Slot at the IWC web store.

Remember to use the coupon code “triggerjerk” at checkout to receive 5% discount at IWC.

SLAP Plate

By Matt on August 5, 2010 in Guns, Reviews, Tactical Gear

If you have been reading Jerking the Trigger for long, you know that I appreciate ideas that make things more simple. The best gear offers the most function with the least amount of complexity. The SLAP Plate is one of those pieces of gear. There are many AR-15 end plates on the market that allow you to attach a sling. The SLAP Plate has a unique shape that sets it apart and offers some serious functionality.

The SLAP Plate looks like any other end plate except for the addition of a curved bar that runs from side to side and curves under the buffer tube. This bar is integral to the end plate which makes it extremely strong. The user can attach the sling to this bar via a mash clip/HK style clip or attach the sling directly to the bar.

The curve of the bar and its central location allows the sling to travel to either side of the weapon depending on which side the shooter is operating the rifle. The shooter can quickly transition from right hand to left hand operation and back without fighting against their sling. The sling moves to the optimum position on its own thanks to the clever design of the SLAP Plate.

Hard users of the AR will also appreciate that the SLAP Plate is stamped from steel, not aluminum like many other end plates with sling loops. This means that it can be staked to hold the castle nut in place the same way you would stake the standard end plate.

I should also mention that these are not just for single point slings. This is the best place to attach your two point sling as well. This sling mount position allows for a much wider range of motion when executing reloads with the butt of the rifle tucked under your arm, when getting into the prone, when executing malfunction clearances, and it makes support side transitions much easier.

I owned one of these plates for about a year and I loved it. Sadly, the rifle that it was mounted on has since been sold. I did find that the corners on the inside of the loop were a bit sharp. I quickly and easily broke the sharp edges with some wet dry sandpaper.

I may need to pick another SLAP Plate up for an upcoming project. You should too!

View detailed pictures and purchase yours at IKickHippies.com.

LaRue VFZ Mounts

By Matt on August 2, 2010 in Guns, Tactical Gear

LaRue makes excellent quick detach (QD) mounts but not everyone needs QD functionality. Now, with the introduction of the new VFZ (Vector Force Zero) Mounts, you have a choice between QD and non-QD without having to give up LaRue’s well known return to zero functionality.

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The new VFZ mounts are a direct, drop in replacement for the QD levers and will be available as an option on all LaRue mounts. The mounts feature witness marks that allow the user to visually confirm that the mount is torqued to the proper spec for a repeatable zero (not everyone carries a torque wrench in the field).

You can find more info on these mounts in the LaRue Tactical Industry Forum on AR15.com.

Troy Battle Ax CQB Grip

By Matt on July 29, 2010 in Guns

There is certainly no shortage of options when it comes to grips for the AR-15. It takes a unique product to be able to stand out from the crowd. Fortunately, the new Troy Battle Ax CQB Grip is definitely unique.

The Battle Ax CQB Grip has obviously been heavily influenced by the AK-47 grip. It is very short and angled in such a way that it drives your hand higher on the grip. This high hand grip can help you drive the gun and control recoil. Troy also thoughtfully included a tab that covers the gap under the trigger guard. This gap, if left uncovered, can abrade the users hand under prolonged use.

I am really intrigued by this grip.

The Troy Battle Ax CQB Grip is available now.

AR-15 Weight Calculator

By Matt on July 27, 2010 in Guns

Vuurwapen Blog has done every AR-15 shooter a service by creating the AR-15 Weight Calculator. This easy to use tool allows shooters to determine what a potential build will weigh by entering the planned components into the calculator. It is quite accurate and there is already enough data that, even if your specific component isn’t listed, there is something close enough to get you into the ballpark.

This is a very useful page.

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