2012年03月05日
M&P Costa Catalyst
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The Costa Catalyst is the extended mag release for your M&P that you didn’t know you needed.
21st Century Gunfighter is releasing the first extended magazine release for Smith & Wesson M&P pistols today. We’ve had some time with it on the range and in the studio. The part is not simply a longer version of the stock mag release. 21CG worked with Chris Costa to refine the shape, angle and surface of the Catalyst and make it work seamlessly with the ergos of the pistol.
Since there aren’t any other M&P extended mag releases to compare this thing to, I’ll briefly relate it to an experience I had with using a similar part in another pistol. I have used an extended mag release on a gen3 Glock 19 and wanted to throw the pistol downrange after the third shot. The squared-off edges bit into my support hand and turned my range session into some kind of Catholic self-mortification ritual.
Not so with the Catalyst. Picking up the pistol, I noticed right away that the ergos were just about perfect. The button didn’t interact with my shooting grip. At. All. Even off-hand, the release didn’t interfere with my grip. Sure, this has a lot to do with the excellent design of the M&P grip, but 21CG could have easily screwed the grip up with too much button, sharp edges, or odd angles. The face of the Catalyst has a few wide serrations that create traction as you drive your thumb forward for the mag change. They don’t look like much, but they are aggressive enough and do their job well.
By Rob Curtis, militarytimes
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The Costa Catalyst is the extended mag release for your M&P that you didn’t know you needed.
21st Century Gunfighter is releasing the first extended magazine release for Smith & Wesson M&P pistols today. We’ve had some time with it on the range and in the studio. The part is not simply a longer version of the stock mag release. 21CG worked with Chris Costa to refine the shape, angle and surface of the Catalyst and make it work seamlessly with the ergos of the pistol.
Since there aren’t any other M&P extended mag releases to compare this thing to, I’ll briefly relate it to an experience I had with using a similar part in another pistol. I have used an extended mag release on a gen3 Glock 19 and wanted to throw the pistol downrange after the third shot. The squared-off edges bit into my support hand and turned my range session into some kind of Catholic self-mortification ritual.
Not so with the Catalyst. Picking up the pistol, I noticed right away that the ergos were just about perfect. The button didn’t interact with my shooting grip. At. All. Even off-hand, the release didn’t interfere with my grip. Sure, this has a lot to do with the excellent design of the M&P grip, but 21CG could have easily screwed the grip up with too much button, sharp edges, or odd angles. The face of the Catalyst has a few wide serrations that create traction as you drive your thumb forward for the mag change. They don’t look like much, but they are aggressive enough and do their job well.
By Rob Curtis, militarytimes
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2012年03月05日
Bravo 18 AKM 7.62×39mm
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Duty-ready AK-styled SBR that accepts all your favorite SOPMOD accessories
The smartly designed Bravo 18 AKM is incredibly easy to handle, even for an operator using a complete vest with rifle plates.
THE argument as to which is better, the AK-47 or AR, has raged for years and will not be ending anytime soon. It is one of those emotional arguments in the gun world often devoid of facts and high on hyperbole. Arguments about these two systems have been the subject of documentaries, and you would think it was some sort of way to keep the Cold War raging at times. It ranks right up there with the pistol or revolver argument. Given my lack of emotional attachment to weapons, both systems have been in my kit off and on for years. The simple reliability of the AK system caught my eye years ago, resulting in a couple of Israeli versions being fielded. Better accepted by the administration types, they were great weapons but they still used the 5.56mm cartridge. For some that was fine, and for me it was acceptable but not my preference. I wanted the best of both worlds—an AK with the ergonomics of the AR that accepted the typical SOPMOD equipment while maintaining acceptable weight and the AK reliability.
With stock folded, this rifle fits nicely into any entry or tactical mission. It is solidly build and remarkably easy to operate.
Each of these tools has their strong and weak points as well as their proponents and detractors. Ultimately they are nothing more than tools designed to perform a task. Like any tool, they can be altered or adjusted to perform that task better. The current accessory market for both systems is a clear indication of how many have done so. The AR market is a small economy in and of itself, as there are thousands of choices to “upgrade” your AR. The AK accessory market, although smaller, is growing each year. In both cases many of these accessories are excellent, many are nice but not really all that useful, and many are completely useless.
The proprietary forend allows for the attachment of any rail accessory. Meanwhile, the eye-catching, unique design of the flash suppressor works incredibly well.
Altering the AK is a bit more difficult at times, as the system was never really designed that way. That does not mean it cannot be done, it is just a bit more difficult. But in this day and age it seemed to me there was no reason why it could not be done, given the advances in machining and design. The biggest hurdle is getting past the “throw-away weapon” syndrome. It is this idea that simply because the system was designed originally to be a use-it-and-toss-it rifle, it cannot be made better. That is just ridiculous to me—it is a machine, and like all machines it can be altered. Even within its own design parameters, the system has undergone several upgrades and alterations.
By Dave Bahde, Images by Martin Hing
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2012年03月05日
MP5SD3
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The new MP5SD3 Gas blowback from VFC.
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The new MP5SD3 Gas blowback from VFC.
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2012年03月05日
Glock LaserLyte Rear Sight Laser
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LaserLyte® , the leader in laser technology for the shooting sports market for 25 years, has never believed that laser technology needs to be complicated or expensive. LaserLyte® returns to basics with the patented RTB-GL rear sight laser that fits all GLOCK® firearms. The high performance laser built into a rear sight specifically designed for all GLOCK pistols features a simple, ambidextrous “press and go” activation. The laser is easily programmable to either constant on or pulse mode. Another great feature is the “auto-off” feature that displays a unique flash after 5-minutes of operation and automatically turns the unit off after 6-minutes.
Made from heavy-duty, high carbon steel for added durability, the LaserLyte® RTB-GL rear sight laser has a black chrome finish for corrosion prevention. A great benefit of the LaserLyte® RTB-GL rear sight laser, besides the single-laser-fits-all-GLOCKS, is that the customer will not have to replace grips, internal stock parts or holsters. The LaserLyte RTB-GL rear sight laser is compatible with all Level 1 and Level 2 holsters including the BLACKHAWK!® SERPA® holster system.
LaserLyte® RTB-GL Specifications:
Compatible Firearms: Fits all GLOCK® pistols
Power Output: Class IIIA, 5mw
Laser module: 650nm
Batteries: four 377 batteries
Battery Life: 5 hrs. constant on, 10 hrs. pulse mode (normal usage*)
Weight 1.2 ounces/34.02 grams
Length: .85 inches/21.59mm
Width: 1.05 inc./26.67mm
Height: .35 inches/8.89mm
Range at Night: 500 yd., 457.2 m
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