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Impact Weapon Components has just released their new QD End Plate RL. It is a bit different from others on the market in that it is machined from steel billet (instead of stamped or laser cut which can leave sharp edges) and it is rotation limited.

This type of end plate is useful for mounting single and two point slings. The central mounting position allows the sling to easily transfer from side to side as you transition from shoulder to shoulder. The rear sling mounting point takes the majority of the weight of your rifle so it is nice to have a steel attachment point for your rear QD swivel.

The IWC QD End Plate RL can be used to stake the castle nut in place per mil-spec. It is finished with a black manganese phosphate coating.

Check out the IWC QD End Plate RL on ImpactWeaponsComponents.com. Use the coupon code “triggerjerk” to receive 5% off your order.

Impact Weapons Components is releasing their latest product today – the SCAR Charger. I have had the chance to spend some time with a couple of the prototypes of the new charging handle and I was able to put it in the hands of other shooters to get their thoughts as well. So far, it has been universally well received.

Overview

The IWC SCAR Charger is a drop-in, all metal replacement for the standard SCAR 16 and 17 charging handle. It is machined from 4140 steel and Melonite treated for durability and corrosion resistance. This charging handle is designed to offer increased surface area for operating the charging handle and increased clearance of optics and other rail mounted accessories while weighing within 1/10^th of an ounce of the original part so cyclic rate is not affected. The charging handle can be mounted so that it either curves up or down (down works best to clear optic mounts).

Observations from Use

The main thing that I wanted to see in testing was how well the IWC SCAR Charger cleared optics. The charging handle is located just below the top rail on a SCAR. This proximity to the rail can put your knuckles in peril if you aren’t careful, especially if the charging handle is on the same side of the SCAR as your optic mount’s throw levers. IWC designed their charging handle so that it curves away from the rail (or up toward it if you choose to install it that way). I can confirm that it does provide an extra measure of clearance between the throw lever and top rail mounted optic.

The SCAR Charger seems like a pretty large target when you are using it, especially if you are used to the original SCAR charging handle. The original isn’t bad. The IWC version just offers more surface area.

I like that the SCAR Charger is subtly shaped to lock onto your hand when you are operating it. The both sides of the charging handle have a slight curve that matches the profiles of your fingers or side of your palm. This curved or hooked shape reduces the likelihood that your hand will slip off the end of the charging handle during operation.

Everyone that tried the new charging handle was pleased with the additional optic clearance and surface area, but one shooter was especially pleased with the projected price which is $34.95 (before your discount as a JTT reader). He had already spent considerably more for a different charging handle to address some optic clearance issues.

Wrap Up

The IWC SCAR Charger does what it set out to do. It makes the charging handle a larger, easier to grasp target and it gives additional clearance for items mounted on the top rail. It manages to do both of those things at a price that is quite a bit lower than its competition.

The SCAR Charger is available at ImpactWeaponsComponents.com. Remember to use the discount code “triggerjerk” for 5% off your purchase.

Impact Weapons Components just completed the Extreme Makeover: Bipod Mount Edition. Their new Bipod V2 MOUNT-N-SLOT is a better than their original Bipod MOUNT-N-SLOT in just about every way. It is MUCH smaller, MUCH lighter, and MUCH less expensive.

The new Bipod V2 MOUNT-N-SLOT is so small and unobtrusive that you might just keep it attached to your Magpul MOE Hand Guards, Remington ACR Basic, or Geissele rails even when you don’t need the bipod mounted. The previous Bipod MOUNT-N-SLOT was far too large to consider doing that. It weighs just .47 ounces which is .6 ounces less than the previous version.

Sure, it is smaller and lighter but you are going to really like the price. Check out the Bipod V2 MOUNT-N-SLOT on ImpactWeaponsComponents.com. Don’t forget to use the discount code “triggerjerk” for 5% off your order.

Governor Hickenlooper of Colorado has announced that he will sign the various gun control measures that are on his desk showing his blatant disregard for the Constitution and the jobs that will be eliminated. Impact Weapons Components wants you to know where they stand on the matter and they aren’t mincing words. This is from the description of their newest t-shirt design:

The GOVERNOR, Washington DC’s Puppet, Takes Power / Creates the REPUBLIK of KOLORADO!

Leading the ATTACK on our 2nd Amendment Rights, the GOVERNOR & Democrat-State Legislature pass feel-good, unenforceable GUN CONTROL Legislation, INFRINGING on our GOD GIVEN RIGHTS!

PATRIOTS, working behind enemy lines at IWC, maintain the fight to overturn these draconion laws!

Check out the shirt at ImpactWeaponsComponents.com. Don’t forget to use the dicount code “triggerjerk” for 5% off from IWC.