Great write up. I second Primary Arms. They are a TEXAS based company, run by TEXANS that make Rugged and Dependable OPTICS that won’t break the bank.
I figured I’d give my impressions of several of their optics, and whether I feel they are “Duty Grade” for the average Survivalist looking to equip their self defense or “game getter” firearms with decent scopes.
via My Experience With Primary Arms Optics — American Partisan
X-Tech Tactical is a firearms accessory and tactical gear company based out of Mesa, Arizona that has been in business since 2013. They offer a wide variety of gear, mags and accessories for pistols, AR’s and AK’s.
They were good enough to allow me to review some of their gear including their version of the AK Mag, the MAG47
As a serious “end user” and student of the Kalash, finding good, solid, reliable AMERICAN MADE AK mags has always been a challenge. Like most AK users, I have typically always depended on the imported Romy or Bulgy steel mags or the venerable (yet expensive and rare) Bulgy Circle 10’s.
I have always said that with the tightening of import restrictions and bans, the survival of the AK platform will depend on the ability for American companies to begin producing QUALITY AK parts and accessories right here in CONUS.
Well, X-Tech Tactical has rose to that challenge with the MAG47.
According to the description on the website:
The MAG47 is the strongest polymer AK47 magazine to ever be made in the USA. A stainless steel cage reinforces the locking lugs and the feed lips where strength is mission critical. This magazine holds 30 rounds of 7.62 x 39 ammunition and feeds it flawlessly. The testing has been very extensive firing 20,000 plus rounds. The MAG47 has proven to be extremely reliable. We also worked extensively with manufacturers to make certain this magazine fit into every rifle we could get our hands on. The MAG47 lives up to the renowned reliability of the AK47 platform.
My testing of the mag went off without a hitch.
The mag locked up nice in both rifles with no play. Feeding was smooth with no failures of any kind.
I ran 60 rounds in both my Yugo M70AB2 and my Zastava M92.
I will not hesitate to keep this mag locked and loaded in my “Working” AK.
Yugo M70AB2
Zastava M92
PRO’s
Squared Base Plate
STEEL Locking Lug
STEEL Feed Lips
The “Other” Polymer Mag with Plastic Locking Lug
The “Other” Polymer Mag with Plastic Feed Lips
Jeremy at X-Tech was also nice enough to send me their Gun-Handler/Ammo Can Combo which consist of the Flambeau Ammo Can and the very cool Gun-Handler which doubles as both a firearm rest and a weighted rifle display stand. You combine the ammo can and the gun handler and you got yourself a handy dandy rifle rest! No more hauling around the heavy Sandbags to the range! Also, using the Gun-Handler as a stand sure is handy when you are cleaning guns in the house!
I want to thank X-Tech Tactical for allowing me to review their excellent mags and gear!
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Wanted to show you guys two new bags from a really awesome Texas Company, Spec-Ops Brand.
I have been considering building two new Vehicle Bags for a while now: a VBOB and a Vehicle Ammo Bag
T.H.E. is an acronym for “Tactical Holds Everything” and believe me when I tell you, this thing does. With a total cubic capacity of 2,550 cubic inches, this pack is perfect for a BOB or VBOB. It is a true backpack with a H Harness and not a single strap Gearslinger . It has three compartments beside the main one; two zippered pouches on the outside and a zippered see through netting compartment on the inside top. The color is the very “urban” Kryptek Typhon.
At first glance this bag looks like an over-sized “tactical” laptop bag. But with a little imagination you will soon find this bag could be used for just about anything, including hiding a compact AR or AK Pistol. I got it in the standard black since the majority of my bags are coyote or OD Green and I wanted a non-descript “Grey” man bag.
Here are some pictures of how I set up:
One of the standard features on almost all of Spec-Ops Brand Packs are the Grid-Lock Loops on the front and side which allow the attachment of a huge variety of pouches. Since this was going to be a VBOB, On one side I attached a Large Med Pouch which would contain all the everyday medical supplies.
On the other side I attached a large field knife, in this case a Becker BK-7 in a Spec Ops Combat Master Knife Sheath. Excuse the Foliage color, but this sheath is also on my belt when I am out in the woods!
Here are the two pouches on the outside, top and bottom. In the top I kept lights and batteries and the bottom I put Trauma materials: Quicklot, Israeli bandages, CAT Tourniquet, etc.
The third pouch on the inside is a zippered see-through affair and is plenty large to fit most anything. The Main compartment is massive and is colored yellow to create a contrast to make it easier to find things. It also has a back pocket for a hydration bladder and sealed holes on top on both sides for a camelbak hose nozzle.
The H Harness is solid and comes with both a chest and waist strap. It has handy D Rings for attaching whatever, in my case I added a light/multi-tool pouch.
The XL Messenger bag looks like a big Laptop case at first glance, but will definitely fit something much larger than a laptop. It has a Velcro strip across the front for patches or nametags.(Texas Flag Patch not included!) Plus Grid Lock Loops for attaching extra pouches. As in all Spec-Ops bags, all stress points and handles are double bar stitched to ensure toughness, stability and longevity in the field.
One of the cool features is the zippered top so you don’t have to unbuckle the straps to access your gear (or ammo). The inside is bright yellow also so you have a contrasting background to find things more easily.
There are two huge zippered pockets on the front, one with a clear panel and the other see-through mesh. The ideal being easy access and visibility for your gear!
The 2 white Bigfoot feet at the bottom are not included. 🙂
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Today I have two pieces of kit to review or you guys from Kinetic Concealment.
The First is their KC Red Dot.
In the past I have talked about how big a fan I am of Compact Micro Red Dot Sights for use on semi-auto rifles such as the AR-15, AK-47/74, FAL, Galil, etc. They provide a quick, snappy sight picture with most models providing a re-assuring co-witness red dot hovering over that front sight post. I personally find the Open “Heads-Up Display” Sights like this one superior to the standard tube sights that resemble and feel like you are looking through a damn toilet paper roll!
Remember guys, Situational Awareness while doing any type of FIGHTING is key, but especially GUN FIGHTING! Having to look through a magnified scope on a sniper or DM rifle is one thing when your target is 500+ yds away, but on a Fighting assault rifle when your enemy is under 300 yds, you want to be able to snap up that sight picture and SEE the battlefield at the same time.
On to the Review…
I was very impressed with the initial package. It included a cleaning cloth, small screwdriver for windage/elevation adjustments, an allen wrench to remove the top plate so you can install the included CR2023 ‘button’ battery, a sight dial which will aid you in making the micro adjustments to windage/elevation and of course the included 1 Year Replacement Warranty card.
The sight comes pre-mounted in an adjustable weaver mount which will work with any picatinny rail system. It has the standard right side tightening knob which can be locked down with a flat head screwdriver. The sight also comes with a removable plastic cover which is nice for storage and transport.
Here the sight is on one of my AK’s, a modified Yugo M70 with Ultimak rail, PWS FSC-47 Flash Suppressor, IWC Thorntail Adaptive Light Mount and US Palm Bakelite Mag. Night, tight little fighting rifle.
The dot is a 2 MOA which equates to 2 inches at 100 yds, which is more than adequate for combat accuracy with a rifle sight. The power button is a push type located on the front of the unit. The unit has a 5 position switch: 2 positions for on/off and 3 positions for brightness control.
Here is the order:
I found Position 3 and 4 the most comfortable for shooting in full daylight and of course full brightness for night shooting with a light. I had no trouble finding the dot in either case. One of the perks of having a small dot you will notice right off is at ranges under 100 yds, your dot is not covering up your target, which is a big plus.
Pro’s
Con’s
Parting Shots
Overall you get a very nice sight for the modest cost. The small 2 MOA dot combined with the 3 position brightness control give you a micro red dot that is very versatile for either a pistol, rifle or shotgun setup.
The second product is their KAR-1 knife.
This is a small Karambit style knife (5 inches overall) with an all-serrated (2 inch) blade. It has an integrated paddle holster sheath that is designed for Inside the Boot Carry. Although I am personally not a fan of “neckers”, the paddle unit can be removed and a ball chain or paracord necklace added to make a small neck knife.
Karambit knives represent a very popular blade style for self-defense, often compared to a “raptor claw” they are made for a natural slashing motion as opposed to thrusting or stabbing motions of more conventional blade designs.
That being said, if the the end user intends on using a Karambit style blade for Self-Defense carry, they are going to need to seek out some training to get the most out of using this type of blade style.
I would recommend Emerson Knives Complete Combat Karambit Training and anything by Doug Marcaida over at The Ultimate Knife. Doug has a ton of videos on YouTube worth checking out also.
Pro’s
Con’s
Parting Shots
A nice little knife to have around, although a tad small for EDC, I would definitely use this a BUK (Back Up Knife) or as a GO-Bag or a Vehicle blade. Karambits are a unique blade for a unique purpose: Slashing…so make sure to invest some time in some training to use it as efficiently as possible.
Visit Kinetic Concealment Today and tell them the Tactical Hermit sent ya!
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We live in a burgeoning highly technical criminal society where the ability to manipulate, steal and plunder is now only a mouse (or skimmer) click away.
Protecting your credit cards from being skimmed and/or stolen is a no-brainer, but So many folks do not realize that an enterprising thief can not only SKIM your credit card using some type of illegally installed reader device on an ATM, Self-Pay Gas Pump or Credit Card machine but ALSO skim it while it is in your wallet using a RFID scanner via a smartphone.
To counter this threat you can ditch your standard wallet and trade it in for a RFID Wallet like this one from County-Comm.
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