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Manticore Arms Tavor ARClight XTL
In this industry, the only thing better than an accessory rail is a longer accessory rail! Check out the new Manticore Arms Tavor ARClight XTL – an extended version of their popular ARClight rail.
The XTL will work with both 16.5″ and 18″ barreled Tavors, and a light can be mounted internally on both barrel lengths. The forearm has an internal diameter of 1.675″ which will allow it to sleeve over any suppressor with up to a 1.5″ diameter body.
Like the original, the ARClight XTL will be available in Naked and Fully Loaded trim levels. The Fully Loaded trim includs multiple lugged aluminum rail segments and the Light Ring mounting kit. It will be available in black or FDE.
Manticore Arms Developing Sig 556 Charging Handle
Manticore Arms is developing a new, over-sized charging handle for the Sig 556. It will be designed for cold weather use when the user may be wearing gloves and is offset to allow clearance for options.
Review: Manticore Arms Eclipse Flash Suppressor
Manticore Arms is known for offering muzzle devices that perform very well at very attractive prices. They first appeared on my radar when I was searching for a muzzle device for an AK with 24mm threads. At the time, Manticore Arms was one of the only outfits around that was making well thought out muzzle devices for 24mm thread and I still consider their offerings the best available.
In recent years, Manticore Arms has rolled out products for various other rifles including the AR-15. One of their most recent offerings is a flash suppressor that they call the Eclipse.
The Eclipse is a forked or pronged style flash suppressor with 3 thick prongs. It weighs 3.6 ounces, the standard 22MM in diameter, and is 2.25” long (long enough to be pinned on a 14.5” barrel to bring its legal length to 16”). The Eclipse fits 1/2×28 threading and is specifically sized for .223 or 5.56mm projectiles or smaller. It is machined from 8620 steel and finished with Manticore Arms’ typical attractive black oxide finish.
I tested the Eclipse flash suppressor with a mix of ammo that I had on hand which mostly consisted of Prvi Partisan 75gr .223 and Prvi Partisan 62gr .223. The Eclipse performed very well. There was no visible flash at the shooter’s position at any time. Observing the muzzle from the side would occasionally show a very faint, pencil thin, dull orange flash in front of the Eclipse that was barely visible and I mean BARELY visible. The performance of the Eclipse was on par or better than other pronged flash suppressors which is especially impressive given its price compared to most. It works very, very well.
I tested the Eclipse on two separate range trips. I wore electronic hearing protection on the first trip and ear plugs on the second trip. I did note some tuning fork-like ringing when I wore the electronic hearing protection (common to most pronged designs). It was duller and shorter in duration than other pronged flash suppressors that I have tried which is likely due to the thickness of the prongs. I didn’t note any ringing when wearing the ear plugs without the aid of electronic amplification.
The Eclipse is a solid performer at a great price. Check out the Eclipse Flash Suppressor at Manticore Arms.
Manticore Arms Tavor ARClight Rail
Manticore Arms is now making products for the IWI Tavor including the new ARClight Rail – a modular, drop-in replacement rail for the Tavor’s plastic lower hand guard.
The ARClight Rail is manufactured from anodized aluminum and weighs only 4 ounces. It’s slotted design allows the user to place rails where ever they are necessary. The slots are also sized so that they can accept most of the Magpul MOE Hand Guard accessories and Impact Weapons Components MOUNT-N-SLOTs.
Check out the new ARClight Rail and other Tavor accessories at Manticore Arms. Use discount code “JTT” to receive free shipping on anything Manticore Arms sells during the month September.
