Archive for Misc Gear
Cannon HR Series Safes
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Cannon announced a new line of gun safes, the HR Series. The HR Series of safes offers a commercial grade electronic lock, one inch active locking bolts, internal hinges, an one inch steel composite door, and a 60 minute fire rating (at 1200° F.)
The HR Series of safes also feature internal electrical outlets, and velour lined, adjustable shelves. The safe is pre-drilled to allow easy bolting to the floor. The safes are available in a variety of colors, and additional options such as a dehumidifier are available.
MSRP runs $1,668 – $1,998, which includes a lifetime warranty.
Hoppe’s No. 9 Air Freshener
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The Hoppe’s No. 9 air freshener is a reality! Many will claim it is long overdue, but Hoppe’s is now producing an air freshener scented with the famous smell of their No. 9 bore solvent.
Wait ’til I hang one of these in the wife’s vehicle!
Hat tip to the Shooting Wire for the news.
TAPCO Intrafuse Handguard for the AR-15
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The TAPCO Intrafuse AR Handguard is a fine alternative to the traditional aluminum quad-rail that many AR-15 owners consider as standard equipment today. The Intrafuse handguard is made of high strength composite material, and has full-length Picatinny rails on the top and bottom with half-length Picatinny rails on both sides.
The bottom and side rails have detachable covers, while the top rail remains open at all times. The covers are made of Santoprene, described as a high strength flexible rubber material, and are designed to be modular to fit the shooter’s desires. The covers can be removed in a matter of seconds, and do not require any tools to do so.
The handguard is designed with numerous ventilation ports to keep the barrel of the rifle from overheating.
Gripwell Review for AR-15
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The Gripwell is a bolt-on accessory for the AR-15/M-16/M-4 platform that significantly improves the use of the magazine well as a grip, and acts as a funnel for magazines in stress-reloads.
I found the Gripwell to be a useful addition to my Rock River AR-15, and could not find any faults with its performance. More on all that in a moment.
Gunslick Snap-n-Pull Shotgun Cleaning Kit Review
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The Gunslick Snap-n-Pull barrel cleaning kit is a compact cleaning kit that combines the benefits of a Hoppe’s BoreSnake with the interchangeable parts of a traditional rod-style cleaning kit.
The Snap-n-Pull system does away with the ‘old-school’ cleaning rods, and uses a flexible cable instead, allowing you to clean from the chamber through the barrel, and out of the muzzle. Additionally, the cable rolls up nicely, meaning the kit can be stored in a small, soft-sided case.
Another benefit to the Snap-n-Pull system is different brushes and mops can be attached to the same cable. So instead of having a dozen BoreSnakes, you can have one Gunslick cable that attaches to your different Snap-n-Pull brushes and mops to handle all of your rifle and shotgun calibers.
ASAP Sidekick Bug Out Bag Review
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Social unrest, terrorist attacks, and natural disasters are constantly in the news. People have seen that the normal systems of support break down in these events, and simple things like food and water may not be readily obtainable. Preparing for possible problems only makes sense. But how do you prepare? And, for what?
Enter the ASAP survival packs.
Mossberg decided to offer a starting place for preparation by building a line of ready-to-go bug out bags (BOB). The concept of a BOB is simple: a lightweight pack holding enough supplies to sustain you through a short term emergency as you evacuate to a safe location. Think of it as the “ready to go” thing you grab when a firefighter knocks on your door and tells you to immediately evacuate due to a nearby chemical fire. You don’t have time to go gather things; you have to go right now.
Off to Norfolk
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I’m taking off for Norfolk, VA this morning to attend a manufacturer’s seminar.
BLACKHAWK! has been kind enough to invite me and several other new media types to a two day event where we will have the chance to test some of their latest gear. The weather forecast suggests some thunderstorms during the next 48-72 hours, so we should see how well the gear works in sloppy conditions.
“There was a FIREFIGHT!”
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Everyone has watched The Boondock Saints, right? If you haven’t, go add it to your Netflix que right now.
Memorializing Willem Dafoe’s classic recreation of a Saints shootout, sponsor LuckyGunner.com is now offering t-shirts with the classic line “There was a firefight!”
LuckyGunner.com is also offering a very nice Dirty Harry shirt.
DPMS MWG 90 90-Round AR Mags on Sale
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DPMS just announced a sale on the “MWG 90″ 90-round AR-15 magazines. Normally, these are $139.95, but are now on sale for only $100. I don’t know how long they will be on sale. DPMS is not a sponsor.
Ursa Major: Premium Hand Made Knife from Wilson Tactical
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Wilson Tactical's Ursa Major premium knife
Wilson Tactical announced a limited edition, premium knife: the Ursa Major. The Ursa Major knife is a hand-made knife features an 8″ blade made of CPM-154 steel, and a handle made from Amboyna burl.
Wilson Tactical will only have ten for sale. The Ursa Major will come in a Maxpedition case.
More information and photos below.
GunVault AR MagVault
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Fitting flush into the mag well, the AR MagVault from GunVault is a simple, yet secure way to render your AR-15 rifle safe. The durable plastic insert slides into the mag well and locks into place by use of a key.
With the AR MagVault inserted, it is impossible to insert a magazine or chamber a round.
GunVault states the AR MagVault fits virtually all .223/5.56 AR carbine rifles.
More photos below.
NanoVault 300
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The NanoVault 300
The GunVault NanoVault 300 is a quality 21-gauge steel lock-box for transporting your handgun for less than $40. The inside of the box has 1 1/4″ memory foam to protect the gun from getting dinged up.
The NanoVault 300 comes with a 1,500-pound test security cable. When the cable is wrapped around any fixed object and slid over the lock receiver inside the security box, both the NanoVault and any valuables will be securely attached.
The NanoVault meets TSA guidelines for transporting firearms on aircraft.
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