Here’s something a bit different from the sea of operator gear out there. From Tactical Assault Gear is their MOLLE Shingle Pistol Enhanced Mag Pouch. So what’s the big deal? Well check out the video below. The pouch features a set of magnets in front of each pistol mag pouch to secure the pistol mags in place. In the front of the pistol pouches the magnets can also be used to hold additional mags, a multi-tool, your car keys, Russian ammo (if you can get any) even a full-size 1911! It’s available in a single, double or triple mag carry configurations in ACU, Black, Ranger Green and Coyote Tan. They’re made in the USA and are backed by a lifetime warranty from Tactical Assault Gear. They retail from $27.99 to $49.99 depending on configuration. Check them out at TacticalAssaultGearstore.com.

Ruger recently announced a recall of a select batch of their Ruger American Rimfire rifles. The batch they’ve recalled are rifles chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum (.22 WMR) as well as .17 Hornady Magnum (.17 HMR) that were manufactured from November 17, 2013 to January 8, 2014. They’ve also included a diagram showing which rifles are affected by the recall.

The rifles affected are missing a vent hole, according to Ruger, “the hole does not serve any function during normal operation of the rifle, but is a safety feature and may help vent gas in the event of a problem such as a ruptured case head or bore obstruction, for example. We want to recall the rifles and add the vent hole.”  If your Ruger American Rimfire rifle doesn’t have a vent hole on the left side of the chamber then you should send your rifle back to Ruger. All their contact info as well as more info on the recall can be found at Ruger.com

Shown off at the 2014 SHOT Show, Century will be selling a sporterized version of the Chinese Type 53 M44 patern Mosin Nagant rifle in a Archangel stock. Century is taking Type 53 rifles in inventory with beat up stocks and worn finishes and is refinishing and recrowning the barrels. Unfortunately they won’t come with the attached bayonet but they will come with a removable magazine in either 5 or 10 rounds. The barrels are 20.25″ long with the overall lenght at 40.5″ and the whole rifle weights in at 8.45lbs. There’s no word on pricing yet, the Archangel stock with a 5 round magazine is going for around $170 to $200 online however. Check out Century Arms for more info.

Magpul just announced their new updated MOE-K Grip is now shipping to dealers. Their new MOE-K Grip features a lower profile and more compact design compared to their MAD and MOE grips as well as most other pistol grips on the market. It has a more vertical shape making it optimal for personal defense weapons configurations (i.e. AR pistols and SBRs). According to Magpul it’s more comfortable to use with weapons where the shooters hand is held closer to their body or while using body armor. The updated MOE-K Grip also has a smaller circumference making it an excellent choice for those with smaller hands or who prefer slimmer styled grips. Magpul has also added their new aggressive TSP texture for improved grip. It’s made right here in the U.S.A and will MRSP for just $19.95. Check out Magpul.com for more info.

This select fire bad boy cost a little more than the typical WASR-10 at your local gun store. It’s a Vietnam War bring back rifle picked up near the Mekong Delta. It has a milled receiver, front folding spike bayonet and even comes with the original cleaning kit. What’s the asking price? A cool $55,995, but if you can pay cash they’ll cut that down by $1,000. Check it out at WesternFirearms.com.

An super rare documented original Chi-Com bring back AK47 from Vietnam. This weapon was picked up off a tributary of the Mekong Delta in the summer of 1968 by a member of the US Mobil Riverine Force known as “Brown Water Sailors. There is an article on this weapon in the April 2002 issue of Small Arms Review, Vol 5, No 7, page 89. It is a milled receiver weapon from factory 66 in excellent condition. It has the original front folding spike bayonet and still has the original cleaning kit in the buttstock. The new owner will receive a copy of the letter from the US Vet that brought this weapon back to the USA and registered it in the 1968 Amnesty Act. The form 4 that it is registered on shows the manufacturer as “Russia”. If you are a top end weapon collector, you will know what this is.

Modular Driven Technologies debuted their new MDT LSS Chassis system for Mossberg MVP rifle chambered in .223/5.56. It’s designed to use all the various collapsible AR-15 butt-stocks and pistol grips on the market. The LSS chassis also has a separate adapter available for use with fixed AR butt-stocks as well. The LSS Chassis also features mounting holes on the bottom of the fore-end to bolt on MIL-STN-1913 accessory mounting rails. MDT engineered their LSS Chassis to minimize warping and distortion to maximize accuracy. The chassis has plenty of clearance for standard and bull barrels and the only part of the chassis that actually touches the receiver is a V shaped bedding/recoil lug. The chassis weights in at 1.7lbs and retails for $399 and is available in either black or flat dark earth. It’s expected to be available in May 2014 with a version for the MVP in .308 on the way later this year. They’re also available for the Remington 700, Tikka T3 and Savage rifles. Check out Mdttac.com for more info.

Primary Weapons Systems recently released their new Enhanced Buffer Tube for ARs chambered in .308 Winchester. Their new EBT in .308 is compatible with standard AR-15 buffers and is machined from one piece of 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum. It eliminates the use of a castle nut with a unique indexing screw and plate setup to ensure correct alignment with the buffer tube. The PWS EBT also features QD attachments machined directly into the tube as well as fluted sides and drain holes to allow water to escape. One downfall to early piston designs for the AR-15 was carrier tilt. The EBT features a lip that extends into the AR receiver that supports the carrier and eliminates carrier tilt making it a great option for piston driven ARs. There’s no official word on a price as of yet, however their other Enhanced Buffer Tubes retail for $149.95 to $199.95. Check out PrimaryWeapons.com for more info.

Earlier this year CAA introduced their new Secubit Gun Shot Counter system that records every shot of your gun. For those who like to keep meticulous records of their shot count the Secubit GS-Counter records how many rounds you’ve fired, your pace of fire and the exact dates and times you’ve made each shot. All the info can then be viewed and analyzed on a computer or tablet via USB or on Android phones via their app (an iPhone version is in the works). Currently Secubit offers a model for Glocks as well as a universal Picatinny model for the AR-15, AK-47 and other rifles with versions for more models on the way soon.

The GS-Counter™ is a new revolutionary system that enables the real-time recording and storing of gunfire data. The GS-Counter™ is based on measuring energy along time, fitted with advanced software that automatically collects and stores gunfire data, making it available for off-line analysis of the user and the weapon performances. The GS-Counter™ distinguishes between shots, cocking of the gun and other events that should be recorded. The data can be easily viewed in a computer, tablet or mobile phone which is connected to the GS-Counter™. The light weight device (GS-Counter™) provides you with the capability of a true “black-box” for your gun.

The Glock model (seen on the left) weights in at 12 gr and is installed in the socket behind the magazine well. The Picatinny model (seen on the right) attaches to the rail and weights in at 24 gr. When used with an AR-15 it can record both single as well as full-auto shots. MSRP is $100. Check out Secubit-ltd.com for more info.

Remember that AR57 upper from Safir Arms from last week? Well when I was wandering around the 2014 SHOT Show I ran into Blackheart International (BHI) who was showing off their second gen AR57 rifles, which are a full pound lighter then their first gen AR57 rifles. The actual AR57 upper chambered in the FN 5.7x28mm round is produced by AR Five Seven at 57Center.com and BHI pairs them with their own lowers. BHI has them available in a few various configurations. The Mil-Spec2, their entry level rifle with a 16″ fluted barrel and mil-spec Gen 2 lower with a total weight of 6.15lbs. The S2, a lighter version with 16″ fluted and free floated barrel, Magpul CTR collapsible stock, Geissele Super Dynamic Combat trigger, Stark SE-1 pistol grip, and Wolff springs with a total weight of 5.91lbs. Both the Mil-Spec2 and S2 are available in SBR configurations as well with 12″ barrels and all their rifles also feature bottom ejection via the magwell.

All of the AR57 uppers are milled from one-piece 7075 T6 aluminum and have side and lower Picatinny rails, as well as a front and rear top rails for sights and optics. They also feature an ambidextrous magazine release/detention system and include one FN P90 50 round magazine. The Mil-Spec2 retails for $1411 and the S2 for $1721.

Winchester just announced a recall of two batches of their M*22 line of .22LR ammunition. The lot numbers that are part of the recall are GD42L and GD52L. According to Winchester these lots may have double powder charges which can cause your gun to go kaboom and seriously injure you. If you have any of these batches of ammo DO NOT use them, I know finding .22LR these days is like finding a unicorn, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. More info on the recall can be found below.

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® M*22™ 22 Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION WITH LOT NUMBERS GD42L or GD52L. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the left tuck flap of the 500-round carton as indicated here. The 1000-round intermediate carton does not have a Lot Number.

To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol Number and Lot Number. If it is Symbol Number S22LRT with a Lot Number containing GD42L or GD52L immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester toll-free at 866-423-5224 or visit http://www.winchester.com/Product-Service/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx for free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition.

This notice applies only to Symbol Number S22LRT with Lot Numbers GD42L and GD52L. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall.

If you have any questions concerning this 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition recall please call toll-free 866-423-5224, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: S22LRT Recall), or contact Winchester Customer Support online.

Diamondhead USA just released their new Polymer Flip Up Sights. Known for their metal sights, their new polymer versions are a more affordable alternative that have some of the same features as their metal flip up sights. As with most other back up sights they mount to a Picatinny rail, they’re made out of a advanced polymer/composite material and weight in at just 1.2oz for the front and 1.5oz for the rear. They feature the patented Diamond-shaped apertures and housings as Diamondheads metal flip up sights as well NiteBrite Photoluminescent Inserts that can be charged with natural light or with a flashlight.

The sights are spring-loaded and deploy quickly with the push of a button. The rear sight has dual same plane long and short range apertures with .5MOA windage adjustment  and are the exact same height as A2 sights. The front sight features elevation adjustment that doesn’t require tools. However just like other front sights on the market, the front sight can’t be mounted directly onto gas blocks. The front sight retails at $49 and the rear for $69. Check them out at Diamondhead-USA.com.

Magpul just announced their new PMAG AUS GEN M3 Window 5.56×45 Magazines for Steyr AUG/F88/F90 rifles. Magpul developed them for the Australian Military who use the F88 Austeyr. Just like with Magpul’s AR magazines their new AUG mags make use of a long-life USGI-spec stainless steel spring and have a four-way anti-tilt follower. They’re made in the U.S.A. and retail for $19.95, they’re expected to ship fall 2014.

Check out Magpul.com for more info.

ATI has a new pistol grip for the AR-15 on the way that’s designed to help “absorb the initial shock wave which is the felt punch of the recoil.” ATI also claims it will help reduce muzzle lift and increase target reacquisition. It’s made in the U.S.A out of DuPont extreme temperature glass reinforced polymer and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. They retail at $34.99 and will be available in May 2014. Check out ATIGunstocks.com for more info.

- Recoil Impact is Absorbed – Absorbs the Energy Wave Regardless of the Load Size Which Makes it Perfect for any Type of Rifle or ShotgunReduces the Challenge to – - Reacquire the Target by Minimizing the Muzzle Lift
- Not Affected by Chemicals, Load Size or Extreme Temperatures
- Eliminates the Punch of the Recoil
- Removes Limitations from Spring and Piston Type Recoil Suppression Systems
- Specifically Engineered Grip Dimensions Create the Optimal Distance from the Grip to the Trigger to Fit Most Hands
- Rear Tang makes for Consistant Hand Placement and Reduces Muzzle Lift
- Specific Contours for Repeatable Hand Placement
- Curved Base Secures Grip and Aids in the Reduction of Muzzle Lift
- V2 Sure Grip Texture
- Finger Elevation Contour Leads Finger to Trigger
- Vertical Angle of Grip Allows For Improved Comfort & Hand Positioning
- Enables the Shooter to Keep Elbow Tight to the Body even with Body Armor or Fully Collapsed Adjustable Stock
- Elevates Hand to the Perfect Height which Aligns the Index Finger with the Trigger
- DuPont® Extreme Temperature Glass Reinforced Polymer
- Manufactured in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty

Bondhus Arms showed off their new CL380 fold-up pocket pistol at the 2014 SHOT Show. The CL380 has two barrels and is chambered in .380ACP and also features a built-in laser between the two barrels. Bondhus claims their CL380 is the smallest and most accurate multi-shot .380 pocket pistol, they’re expected to hit the market summer of 2014 and retail for $795. Check out Bondhusarms.com for more info.

Thureon Defense, known for their carbines that use Glock mags, has released a new line of carbines at the 2014 SHOT Show that accepts Sig Sauer, S&W M&P and Springfield Armory XD magazines. Their new XA carbine uses Springfield Armory XD mags, the SG carbine uses Sig Sauer mags and the MP carbine uses S&W M&P mags. The XA and MP models (XD and M&P) are available in 9mm, .40S&W and .45ACP. The SG (Sig Sauer) is available in 9mm, .40S&W and .357 Sig. They’ll be available in 16.5″ and 19″ barrel lenghts with various buttstock and handguard options. MSRP on them starts at $959, check out Thureondefense.com for more info.

X Products debuted their new 9mm 50 round drum magazines at the SHOT Show. Known for their .308 and .223/5.56 offerings, X Products have made quite the name for themselves with their top notch drum mags. Their new 9mm mags will be made out of aluminum and will be available for the MP5 and Colt AR-15, and should work with other ARs that use Colt 9mm mags as well. They’re expected to be available around June 2014 with an estimated MSRP of $220 or so, a more definite price should be known closer to launch. A drum mag for the HK94 and Glocks are also in the works and should debut later this year.

Down in the lower levels of the SHOT Show is where you’ll usually find newer and smaller companies. While I was browsing I stumbled upon a booth from Flashco who were showing off their new M249 SAW conversion kit for the Ruger 10/22. It’s made of both metal and polymer materials and weights in at 12 pounds, it also comes with a collapsible stock and bipod. The booth rep claimed it took no more than 30 minutes to drop in your 10/22 rifle. It retails at $599.95, a bit more than buying an M249 airsoft donor rifle and custom making one yourself.

Their M249 SAW kit also comes with another product they produce, called the Hypergat trigger system, which is also sold separately at $49.95. It’s pretty much a rapid fire trigger attachment that’s powered with the guns recoil, or externally with a drill from what I can gather. I’m honestly still a bit confused with exactly how it functions, the few videos I was able to find about them were a bit vague (see below). Anyone ever use one of these? Hypergat claims their trigger attachment will allow the shooter to fire their gun at between 600 to 1000 rpm and is ATF legal. Checkout their website at Hypergat.net for more info.

I got to fondle a Tavor SAR at the SHOT Show with Timney’s new trigger kit installed. The Tavor is one of the hottest new rifles on the market right now, and in my opinion it’s the best bullpup design to date. However it still suffers from one of the major flaws that all bullpups seem to have, a bad trigger pull. While the Tavor’s trigger isn’t horrible, it’s actually decent for a bullpup, it still leaves much to be desired. Timney’s new trigger for the Tavor helps remedy much of the squishiness and play of the trigger. It was a huge improvement over the stock trigger. The Timney kit drops right in and features a crisp 4lb trigger break. They retail at $352.95 and should ship sometime in March 2014.

Remember the Stery AUG in 9mm we posted 4 years ago? Well it looks like we’re able to get AUG bullpups here in the US afterall. Steyr is selling factory 9mm conversion kits over at SteyrArms.com. The kit works with all semi-auto models and comes with a barrel, bolt carrier group, mag adapter, one 25 round magazine and a dedicated 9mm stock. They retail for $1,499.

Thanks to Brian for the tip

Gear Head Works has a pretty cool modular forearm for the IWI Tavor Bullpup Rifle. It replaces the factory forearm and features slots that accept Magpul MOE rail sections or a flashlight pressure pad. It also has an internal mount that can be used with most 1″ diameter flashlights, Surefire Millennium and Scout series lights mount directly and fit perfectly. It has a Cerakote finish in either black or Flat Dark Earth and retails for $125 with free shipping. Check them out at GearHeadWorks.com.

- Compatible with 1” bodied lights or the Surefire Millennium and Scout series lights.
- Slots provide additional ventilation over the factory forearm as well as the ability to accept the Magpul MOE rail sections.
- Front end cap is a rock solid one piece mount providing 7/8” of clamping contact on your light and 3 points of contact bolting it to the forearm body.
- End cap gives a finished look and keeps dirt out of the front.
- Cerakote finish provides an insulating property over anodized aluminum. Anodizing increases the exothermic properties of aluminum which makes it hotter to the touch over even bare aluminum.
- Remote tape switch is run out the back and around to the side for convenient routing.