Despite the article title, US Palm certainly makes more than just gear and parts for the AK platform, but our primary focus in this article will be showcasing a few of their AK specifics.
We’ll also be taking a look at two different plate carriers, the Defender MOLLE and the ASP-C (Air Save Plate Carrier) to see how they stack up. Our testing has encompassed the better part of a year and this comprehensive review is the result. There’s a couple of video overviews embedded into this article as well as detailed photos to go along with it. [Read More…]
Like most of us, I am constantly on the hunt for the “best” gear. Recently I’ve been going down that road in search of a good holster for every day concealed carry. I started with an outside-the-waistband (OWB) Phantom holster from Raven Concealment Holsters and carried it for years.
It’s a fabulous OWB holster, but, once I ordered the tuckable soft loops to convert it to an inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster, I found it less than satisfying. The rigid, all kydex, holster was fairly uncomfortable to carry IWB, especially when sitting for long periods of time, such as driving. I needed something different.
The next stop on my holster journey was the Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe. The SuperTuck is a dedicated IWB holster. It is a hybrid (or crossbeed) holster, consisting of a kydex holster shell attached to a large leather backer with two spring steel belt clips. [Read More…]
Let me start this review by stating that I am a “Gear” guy. I love gear and guns and love to work on both. With that having been said, my good friend Eric S. asked me to use two of the SOE bungee slings on my agency long guns and I jumped at the chance.
The first is the 2 to 1 point and the second the standard 2 point. Both are adjustable for body armor and other gear.
I was familiar with S.O.E.‘s solid reputation and was hoping to hold on the the slings long enough for Eric to just forget I had them!
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We first heard about Method Burn prior to the Shot Show this year and were able to catch up with them there to get hands on with their quality craftsmanship.
We’ve been kicking around a Method Burn stippled PMAG for the last few months and wanted to share our thoughts on the intense attention to detail that they deliver to the industry. [Read More…]
A Smith & Wesson .38 revolver and a pair of handcuffs were typically the only things carried on a police officer’s duty belt when the first Taser was being developed. Now a Taser is typically just one of seemingly dozens of gadgets hanging off a cop’s Sam Browne.
The Taser has earned a place on that belt due to its ability to quickly subdue combative criminals, while reducing the number of injuries and deaths to officers and suspects.
But, has the Taser been so successful that it has become a crutch for law enforcement officers? Are officers using the Taser when other force options are more appropriate? [Read More…]
If you haven’t heard the term “Tactical Pen” yet, you just have. While Tactical Pens have been hitting the mainstream tactical market for a few years now, today I’d like to address some of the myths behind them.
Not only why they can get you into trouble, but why an overpriced writing utensil simply isn’t necessary. [Read More…]
Like most all of you out there, I have a box of holsters. It’s been growing larger year after year as I strive to not only find what works the best for me, but for what will accommodate me as I learn and grow as a shooter.
As my friend Doc from RSKTKR can attest, if your shooting isn’t constantly evolving, you’re stagnating. In my many talks with Doc about shooting, he mentioned a new KYDEX-smith out of Florida he’d been working with named Jason at JMC Custom Holsters. Before we get into the awesomeness that Jason is cranking out in Florida, let me elaborate on my KYDEX experience.
KYDEX and I have a love/hate relationship for the most part. Just when I think I’m getting used to running a KYDEX holster, I realize their shortcomings. For the most part for me this is due to the way they fit on my hip. I don’t know if it has anything to do with having “manly” hips, but I’ve found that all the KYDEX I’ve used up until this point does a horrible job of contouring to my hip. This is no matter if it’s ITW (Inside The Waistband) or OTB (Outside The Waistband).
This usually leads to me being overly paranoid about my weapon printing and going back to my SmartCarry Holster for Concealed Carry. [Read More…]
We wanted to bring your attention to a discreet product you may have not seen before.
LWRC International, who produces some of the finest piston guns around, has teamed up with Blue Force Gear to bring you an awesome guitar-shaped weapon case called the Ultimate Discreet Rifle Case. While we’ve seen this case previously, Matt P. tipped us off to a recent AAC Blog article with some great photos showing that a 16″ Carbine with AAC’s 8.625″ SPR/M4 suppressor fits perfectly in the case.
This is a fantastic way to transport your weapon to and from the range, while keeping your nosy neighbors assuming you’re loading up for your next gig. [Read More…]
When the Gen4 Glock came out, the two big improvements were the adjustable backstrap for shooters with smaller hands and the dual recoil spring.
While my every day carry is a Gen3 RTF Glock 22, this was often the gun that most people hated. A couple excuses were that the serrations on the slide look like fish gills and the grip was too rough. The grip does feel a bit like 80 grit sand paper, but I’ve shot this gun in the rain with no slippage. For me the RTF is perfect because I know that my grip will not slip.
When the Gen4 Glock was released, my first reaction was that I had to try it, but wasn’t compelled to purchase it after I did. The grip wasn’t as rough as my current Glock and the back strap seemed more like a gimmick. I did however, really like the dual recoil spring. It was highly noticeable, reduced muzzle flip and allowed me to get back on target quicker.
So instead of making a $530 purchase to give up the things that I liked about my RTF to gain the dual recoil of the Gen4 I started looking around for a dual recoil spring. I finally located one at EFK Fire Dragon. [Read More…]
Introduced just this morning over on AR15.com and via their mailing list, the LaRue Tactical VFZ (Vectored Force Zero) Mounting Solution provides a solution for those that don’t require the screaming fast quick-disconnect capability of traditional LaRue QD Mounts.
While still able to disconnect quickly via a 3/8″ wrench and retain the well known “Return to Zero” function LaRue is famous for, this is what some shooter’s have been waiting for.
Here’s Mark LaRue’s Top 7 Reasons for the VFZ: [Read More…]
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