New Products Week in Review 9-25-2015

This expert guide, informed by a 20-year firearms instructor's experience, details the evolution of the UTG Leapers brand. It highlights the shift from a perception of cheap, Chinese-made products to a focus on quality manufacturing, particularly in Taiwan and the USA. The guide breaks down UTG's product lines, including premium IntegrX optics and USA-made UTG Pro accessories, offering insights into their current quality and value proposition for shooters.

This video demonstrates the FAB Defense GL-CORE IMPACT buttstock, featuring adjustable recoil dampening. The instructor tests its effectiveness on both a .308 Sig 716i and a 5.56mm Griffin Armament Mk2 Patrol. The GL-CORE IMPACT showed a significant reduction in felt recoil on the maximum setting for the .308, while the 5.56 platform also benefited from the dampening effect. The instructor provides direct feedback on the recoil reduction across different settings.

This guide details the straightforward installation and removal process for the Magpul MOE QD Bipod on M-Lok compatible firearms. The presenter, who writes for Americanrifleman.org, demonstrates the quick attachment and detachment, highlighting the ease of adjustment for the bipod legs. The process is designed to be fast and user-friendly.

This guide details the installation of an Area 419 Arca mount for a Garmin chronograph, emphasizing its Arca Lock system for enhanced rigidity. The mount features a user-friendly thumb screw and is designed for both right and left-handed shooters. Accurate velocity data is crucial for handloads and ballistic calculations, enabling first-round hits on target. The Area 419 mount is manufactured in the USA and offers a straightforward, secure solution for chronograph integration.

This entry details a new Blade-Tech holster designed specifically for the Staccato HD pistol, including its 4.0 and 3.6 barrel variants. The holster utilizes an ejection port retention system, ensuring compatibility across different Staccato HD models. The information is presented by Brian from 1st Shot Tactical, who attended SHOT Show 2024.

This expert-level analysis compares the PEQ 2 and PAQ 5 weapon-mounted lights, drawing on insights from a firearms instructor. The PEQ 2 is highlighted for its invisible IR laser and floodlight capabilities, though noted for its bulk. The PAQ 5, a visible IR light, is discussed as a less practical option for combat due to its detectability. The assessment emphasizes the tactical disadvantages of visible lasers in hostile environments.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.