Line of Fire’s New “Jedi” Gloves
Brad Walker
Line of Fire is about to introduce their newest addition to their glove line, The Jedi.
The Jedi is a super-lightweight and comfortable minimalist tactical glove that is meant for many types of users. It can be used as operational glove capable of resisting high levels of abrasions or tears, or it can be utilized by the average shooter at the range to provide protection while not sacrificing comfort.
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Pistol Pay: A Pro-Gun Way to Pay Online
Brad Walker
Yesterday Kit Up ran an article about some of the payment woes pro-firearms companies were experiencing with Intuit. For a while now we’ve known that Paypal isn’t a Second Amendment supporter either. Here’s an option to consider.
If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new way to safely and securely transfer funds for firearms, collectibles or goods that really begs the question – Why am I just now finding out about this? I’m talking about Pistol Pay. They are a group of entrepreneurs that were fed up with bad experiences and shoddy transactions with other online payment sites, so they set out to create a new, hassle-free Pro-Gun online payment solution with YOU in mind.
Pistol Pay is the brainchild of Ira Goodstadt. He partnered with Chapman Ducote in Miami Beach, FL and formed what the company is today. Ira and Chapman wanted a simple and safe way to rightly submit a funds transfer from one person to another without releasing personal and sensitive information and be assured that the recipient approves the merchandise prior to the seller receiving payment. Conversely, this process assures the payment is made prior to the merchandise being mailed out. This ensures a smart means of goods transfer, as well as keeps the parties involved honest.
Don’t let the name fool you, though. Pistol Pay definitely exemplifies the safe and proper firearm transfer from individuals, but they can also administer the transmittal of automobiles, collectible art, valuable antiquities and jewelry, as well.
Pistol Pay is currently developing partners with Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders around the country to yield another level of possibilities for their customers. This will grant the customer the ability to transfer funds to an FFL holder in Pistol Pay’s Premier Dealer network and receive a firearm safely, securely and most importantly, legally.
Log on to Pistol Pay’s website at www.pistolpay.com for the full rollup on their simple registration process, transaction details and company information. I registered for an account, and it only took a minute or two and I was up and running. They also have a cool place to buy and sell goods from their Pistol Pay Marketplace at www. pistolpaymarket.com. You can also find them on facespace, https://www.facebook.com/PistolPaycom.
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Mystery Ranch’s New VLAK and IFAK – First Look: Part 1
Brad Walker
I always try to stay in touch with the guys at Mystery Ranch because it seems like they always have some really cool new products coming down the line. So at SHOT Show this year, I made it a point to meet up with Ryan from MR. He was eager to show off two of their very new and still unreleased first aid kits, the VLAK (Vehicle Litter Aid Kit) and IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit).
Side-by-side comparison of the VLAK and IFAKs.
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Coming Soon from Mil-Spec Monkey: The Mil-Spec Armory
Brad Walker
One evening last week during SHOT Show, I had a opportunity to sit down and chat with a couple of fellows who are spearheading a new endeavor for 2013, the Mil-Spec Armory. The Armory’s President, Ari Kolokithas, and Vice President, Marty Bloem, indulged me and answered a few “Secret Squirrel” questions on the inception and emplacement of their new company.
Brad Hammond, co-owner over at Mil-Spec Monkey, had the idea to diversify the company, so he set out to create a stand-alone armory that [like MSM] focused on ingenuity and pioneering new ideas and product evolution. What formed was a company that would be able to not only sell firearms and gear but also accomplish some gunsmithing and R&D as well. So Brad teamed up with Ari and Marty to merge an equal blend of experience and technical expertise. Brad and Ari are both retired Bay Area Law Enforcement Officers. Marty [as you should know] is the original inventor and designer of the famed and popular BattleComp muzzle device found on rifles all over. Marty’s artistry comes in the form of his fabrication and R&D skills, so I’m excited to see what trickery and badassery they have in store for the Armory.
They informed me that once their operation is up and running, they will be tackling light gunsmithing in-house and rolling the heavy work to Don Lazzarini, a local master gunsmith who is on staff at Stoic Ventures. Marty and the Mil-Spec Armory is also teaming up with Mike Lamb and his crew at Stoic to collaborate on product development, training and consulting.
Granted, this is just a sneak-peek into what’s coming up from these guys, but you can already get an idea of what’s in store. Brad and the crew at MSM already put out some great products and material. I’m sure with the team that Mil-Spec Armory has assembled, the outcome will be pretty incredible. Stay tuned for future updates and stories from the fellows down at the Armory, and we’ll keep you abreast of the news as they release more information.
They hope to have the Mil-Spec Armory stood up and fully functioning by the end of February, pending parts and political legislation, neither of which scares these guys. They aim to adapt and overcome any situation they may be faced with, and that is what truly drives success.
Future information can be attained at their website Mil-Spec Armory.
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Mossie Tactics Troy Front Sight Midnight Mount
Brad Walker
Mossie Tactics was showing one of their new and innovative Mossie Midnight Mounts, the MT2400TRN, at SHOT Show last week. The mount essentially replaces the Troy Rail nut that holds the sight in place, and turns your Troy Front Sight into an integrated light mount that will accommodate most popular pistol lights such as the Surefire X300, X400 and the Streamlight TLR series, just to name a few.
The mount drops the light well below the front sight’s line-of-sight as not to interfere with the user’s sight picture, and does not alter the host weapon whatsoever. It’s constructed from the same lightweight and durable 6061 T1 aluminum that you expect from Mossie Mounts, and is Type III Hard Anodized. It uses the same ergonomics that you’re used to in a Mossie Mount. The steps to action the light are the same as if you were using your thumb to manipulate the switch on a pistol light. This will allow users a seamless transition between operation of their pistol and rifle weapon lights.
The mount arrives with a custom screw that is needed to complete the installation that replaces the standard Troy sight screw, and only takes minutes to install. Just remove the Troy screw and nut, replace with the Mossie MT2400TRN and supplied screw, dab a little Blue Loctite on the screw for added security, install your favorite light and go to work.
The MT2400TRN retails for $74.99 and is available now in the Battlecomp store.
You can find out more details about the Mossie Midnight MT2400TRN Mount and purchasing info over at Battlecomp’s website at www.battlecomp.com.
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Fortis REV Rail at the BattleComp Booth
Brad Walker
As the crew at BattleComp was giving me the rundown on their compensators and mounts that they had on display, I noticed an unfamiliar rail system on one of their rifles…the new Fortis REV Rail (by the same company that makes the rail mounted QD RAP).
The REV Rail is an ultra-skeletonized, free-floating, one piece aluminum handguard 12 inches in length, and weighs in at just over 9 ounces. It sports standard 1913 Picatinny rails at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions, but saves a ton of weight while not sacrificing modularity by utilizing the Noveske KeyMod slots at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. The rail is outfitted with two inter-molded picatinny rail sections at the forward ends with integrated QD (Quick Detach) mounting points. The aft end of the rail is equipped with two more QD mounts and is designed to capture a standard AR-15 barrel nut, so installation is very simple.
The Fortis REV Rail is set to be priced around $200 and will be available soon at www.fortismfg.com.
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Smith & Wesson’s New M&P 10
Brad Walker
I spoke with Matt Rice from Smith & Wesson a couple of days ago at their SHOT Show booth, and he gave me the rundown on the brand new M&P 10. That’s right, folks – she’s chambered in .308. I’ll give you a quick rundown, with a more thorough review after I get home and get in some time on the range.
Smith and Wesson has had tremendous success with their M&P line, and have had a generous amount of interest in a big bore variant. The M&P 10 is the same size as its little brother, the M&P 15, yet features some well-appreciated additions such as a truly ambidextrous selector switch, a flat top upper receiver and gas block for iron sights and optics, as well as Smith & Wesson’s own unique flash hider that allows users to easily clear a room with ease or keep the rifle shooting flat from distance while keeping its flash signature low.
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