One of the great things about handguns in general is that it’s almost always possible to customize them. The sights are understandably often the first thing to get replaced, often before the gun is even fired for the first time. XS Sights is among the top manufacturers of aftermarket sights and their products are a great addition to any gun. However, if you have a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 or CSX, these particular sights are made just for you.
XS Sights R3D Night Sights for the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 are a good idea for defensive use guns. (Photo credit: XS Sights)
XS Sights provides details of the night sights:
The company’s flagship DXT2 Big Dotsights are…available for the S&W CSXand the M&P M2.0 Optics Ready. The Big Dot sights are available with an orange or yellow front sight and deliver ultra-fast target acquisition in any light, thanks to the industry-leading size of the front sight with Glow Dot and tritium center. The V-notch rear sight with vertical white stripe and tritium inset facilitates a dot-the-“i” sight picture that is fast and instinctive in high-stress situations.
XS is [also] offering R3D night sights with green or orange Glow Dot front sights for the S&W M&P M2.0 Optics Ready full-size and compact pistols in 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, and 10mm. Featuring a three-dot notch and post sight picture, the R3D front sight is equipped with XS’ proprietary Glow Dot technology. In addition to absorbing ambient light, the Glow Dot is constantly charged by the tritium center which makes it glow brighter than the rear sights, driving focus to the front sight and downrange threat.
The R3D offers a high-contrast sight picture in bright and low light settings. The rear notch is 15% wider than the front sight which allows more light around the front blade for faster indexing and more accurate alignment. The blacked out rear sight reduces glare and keeps focus on the front sight. It also has a rear sight ledge for one-handed slide manipulation.
XS Sights R3D Night Sights feature traditional 3-dot tritium, notch-and-post sight picture. (Photo credit: XS Sights)
Features of the R3D Night Sights include:
Tritium-powered front and rear sight
High-contrast colored front sight
The glow dot absorbs ambient light and glows in low light
Rear sight overhang reduces glare
Anti-reflective rear tritium lens
Rear sight ledge for one-handed slide manipulations
Durable CNC machined steel
10 Year Warranty
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Fits standard holster options
The DXT2 Big Dot sights front sight uses a proprietary photoluminescent Glow Dot that absorbs ambient light and glows in low light. (Photo credit: XS Sights)
Features of the DXT2 Big Dot include:
Tritium powered front sight
Choice of tritium or non-tritium rear
Big Dot front measures 0.188″
High-contrast colored front sight
The glow dot absorbs ambient light and glows in low light
Low-profile V rear provides greater visibility of front sight
Simple dot-the-“i” sight picture
Rear sight white outline with tritium center (DXT2 only)
Rear sight white stripe non-tritium (DXW2 only)
Rear sight ledge for one-handed slide manipulations
Durable CNC machined steel
10 Year Warranty
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Fits standard holster options
XS Sights night sights are designed for rapid target acquisition and to enhance accuracy. (Photo credit: XS Sights)
MSRP varies by model and options selected but starts at $116.00.
Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a long-time outdoor writer, official OGC (Original Gun Cognoscenti), and author of Handgun Hunting: a Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Using the Right Firearms for Big and Small Game. Der Teufel Katze has written for a number of industry publications (print and online) and edited some of the others, so chances are you’ve seen or read her work before, somewhere. A woman of eclectic background and habits, Kat has been carrying concealed for over two decades, used to be a farrier, and worked for a long time in emergency veterinary medicine. She prefers big bores, enjoys K9 Search & Rescue, and has a Master’s Degree in Pitiless Snarkastic Delivery.
I won’t lie, I didn’t play a whole lot of the original Wolfenstein games. I was always a bit more of a Doom guy, but even I know about Mecha-Hitler. Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus hit my interest recently. Bethesda did both Doom and the new Wolfenstein games, and who doesn’t love the new Doom games? I went ahead and dived on in.
In Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, you strap into the familiar shoes of William “BJ” Blazkowicz. Blazkowicz is a madman, a gun-slinging monster who takes no mercy on Nazis. He’s not too angry to die like Doomguy, but he’s close. I think there is some easter egg where BJ is Doomguy’s grandfather or something.
BJ—Doomguy’s grandfather? Follow me for more conspiracy theories. (MachineGames’ Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus)
The New Colossus takes place in an alternative timeline where the Nazis won. It’s now 1961, New York City has been nuked, and the Nazis now control what’s called the “American Territories.’ BJ and the team work out of a stolen U-Boat called Eva’s Hammer, and you launch most of your missions from the Hammer. The Hammer acts as a hub that allows you to play the original Wolfenstein, talk to characters, and launch various missions and sidequests.
The plot follows BJ and his team as they resist the Nazis. These Nazis are equipped with futuristic technology—at least futuristic based on the 1960s, including giant robots, armored troops, and even robotic troops. It doesn’t matter what they are, though, you’re gonna rip and tear your way through them.
Wolfenstein — A Shoot ‘Em Up
This isn’t a slow-paced, tactical, realistic shooter. It’s a fast-paced arcade-style shooter that can be frantic and chaotic. You are running and gunning, constantly picking up health, armor, and ammo as you race through the levels. You jump, climb and throw tomahawks and grenades as you do it. Players can go stealth, and sometimes that’s valuable, but it’s really more of a shoot ’em up.
Sometimes you need a flamethrower. (MachineGames’ Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus)
The controls are smooth and intuitive and allow you to move fast and kill fast. The game encourages pulling the trigger over and over or sometimes just holding it down. Dual wielding is a big part of Wolfenstein. Most guns can be dual-wielded. This includes the assault rifle and shotgun. Dual wielding can be a very valuable tactic in Wolfenstein, and at close range, it’s hard to beat.
The game encourages you to play aggressively. You move from place to place, absolutely destroying every Nazi that dares draw breath around you.
The World of Wolfenstein
You can do so with some seriously beautiful graphics. Even though the game came out in 2017, the graphics still look great. The intricacies of the weapons and the armored enemies just look beautiful. Everything is just a little busy but well-detailed, and everything looks different. There seems to be zero laziness tied to the design of the world and characters.
The Nazis have more tanks this time. (MachineGames’ Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus)
We also get a number of characters that look and sound unique, with some top-tier voice acting. The characters are deep and interesting, which isn’t what you expect from a crazy, action-packed first-person shooter. They are flawed and sometimes a little stupid, or other times they have interpersonal struggles that get to be seen on screen. We learn about BJ and his abusive coming of age. We see interactions from his past, and they get brutal and uncomfortable. Sometimes BJ gets a little too emo, and there doesn’t seem to be a lot of levity in his character.
Your actions have consequences. (MachineGames’ Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus)
The tone can be odd. Sometimes it’s darkly comedic and over the top; other times, it’s very personal and truly dark. It might make you a little squeamish. Most of the time, the game comes off as a bit like a grindhouse B movie, and that’s when it really shines.
What I Like About Wolfenstein
I love the tone when it’s very B-Movie. I love the action and tight shooting. The dual wielding is a ton of fun, and blasting away at bad guys is a blast. There are robots that dual-wield, and with smart, focused fire, you can pop off an arm at a time to keep them from killing you.
How about two machine pistols? (MachineGames’ Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus)
I do like the guns. They are upgradeable when you find weapon kits. You can add an optic, and armor-piercing ammo, or maybe a drum magazine, a silencer, or more. Each gun has three upgrades, and you can be fairly selective about what guns you prefer. I love the Sturmgewehr and full auto, rotary barrel shotgun.
Dual, full auto shotgun….fed from drums. (MachineGames’ Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus)
The guns are all fictional, but influence from real guns is present. The Sturmgewehr looks like a battle rifle, which is appropriate for the era. Additionally, the Machienpistole looks like a Walther MPL, and the handgun is clearly a heavily modified Luger. The shotgun named the Schockhammer X is an absolute blast when paired with extended mags and dual wielding.
As a first-person shooter, the game is plenty challenging and a ton of fun.
What I Don’t Like
There are a few things about Wolfenstein I don’t like. There are lots of dull, repetitive grey hallways to navigate and the most interesting levels are often too brief. For example, the daylight Roswell level looks like it’d be a blast to fight through with an odd mix of Americana and Nazi imagery. Sadly, it’s a very short, shooting-free portion.
The same goes for another level in Texas. You are in a dilapidated farmhouse from BJ’s youth when the Nazis ambush you and lift the entire house in the air. This is an awesome but way-too-short portion of the game. The best environments get very little playtime.
I do like the guns. (MachineGames’ Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus)
Another thing I don’t really like is that even though the weapons are fun, there aren’t very many of them. Half of your guns are ‘heavy’ weapons, and these weapons slow your movement. Essentially, they’re just temporary weapons you ditch when the ammo is dry or you get tired of moving at a snail’s pace.
There isn’t a lot I don’t like, but I think the game could’ve been a perfect ten if they mixed up the environments and introduced some unique, non-type-cast weapons.
The Future of the American Territories
It’s sad that Wolfenstein: Youngblood is apparently a terrible game. Coming off The New Colossus and into the 1980s seemed like a very interesting setting. Even so, The New Colossus is an absolute blast. It’s a fair bit of fun and currently selling for a bargain. I might have to go back and check The New Order and maybe Youngblood.
Are you a Wolfenstein fan? What do you think about the remakes? Let us know below!
Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the world’s finest firearms and accessories, has added to its impressive catalog of products with a line of hard-use and titanium suppressors. The first three suppressors released are the SoundGuard SG-556 (stainless steel), SoundGuard SG-30, and SoundGuard SG-30Ti suppressors.
Daniel Defense, known for quality rifles and accessories, has a line-up of suppressors, the SoundGuard powered by KGM family. According to Daniel Defense, the suppressors utilize state-of-the-art KGM technology to significantly lower impulse noise levels, and a patent-pending baffle stack and proprietary coating on internal parts reduce a firearm’s flash signature to virtually zero.
Daniel SoundGuard Suppressors Powered by KGM provide multiple benefits to the user, with an emphasis on backpressure reduction. “Through years of working with multiple military/law enforcement agencies—as well as consumers—our team pinpointed specific criteria for this family of suppressors,” said Marty Daniel, President, and CEO. “In addition to the obvious, sound reduction, limiting the amount of toxic gasses, reducing muzzle flash and accuracy were all critical.”
With most suppressors, decreased noise means increased toxic gasses to the face. But DANIEL SOUNDGUARD Powered by KGM Suppressors substantially decreases the amount of blowback. So, you can concentrate on putting shots on target instead of annoying gas in your face.
These well-balanced, reliable suppressors utilize cutting-edge gas-flow dynamics that eliminate over-gassing and direct gas forward, substantially decreasing the amount of blowback. State-of-the-art KGM technology significantly lowers impulse noise levels, and a patent-pending baffle stack and a proprietary coating on internal parts reduce a firearm’s flash signature to virtually zero. Patent-pending gas-flow pathing stabilizes rounds to ensure extreme accuracy with a minimal point-of-impact shift.
The SoundGuard Powered by KGM Suppressors virtually eliminates the flash signature thanks to the patented baffle stack design and proprietary material coating that reduces a firearm’s flash signature to virtually zero.
Daniel SoundGuard Suppressors will feature the industry-standard 1.375-24UNS thread pitch, which allows for the use of multiple attachment options such as KeyMod and ASR, and will debut with three direct-thread models: SG-556 (.223/5.56mm), SG-30 (.223 Rem – 300PRC), and SG- 30Ti Titanium (.223 – 300PRC). Each model will include a direct-thread adapter and is backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Direct-thread attachment utilizing industry-standard HUB 1.375-24 UNS enables secure mounting, rapid attachment/detachment, and SOUNDGUARD suppressors to be conveniently switched from one firearm to another compatible-caliber firearm with an appropriately threaded muzzle.
The Daniel SoundGuard SG-556 and the Daniel SoundGuard SG-30 suppressors have an MSRP of $750, while the titanium Daniel SoundGuard SG-30Ti has an MSRP of $1,000.
Suppressors aren’t just for the movies anymore, they’re smart additions to any gun owner’s collection. Using a suppressed gun protects your hearing and the hearing of those around you, and if you’re a hunter, it helps preserve the area by limiting noise. Aero Precision’s Lahar 30 line of suppressors does all that, plus it has a variety of mounting options and lengths. Interested in learning more? Read on.
The Lahar 30 line of suppressors from Aero Precision has three possible configurations. (Photo credit: Aero Precision)
Aero Precision lists a trio of options in their Lahar 30 line: The standard Lahar 30, the Lahar 30L (Long), and the Lahar 30K (Kurtz). Each model features a different length and number of baffles, so the user can choose specifically what they want based on their own needs. Baffles per model are:
Standard Lahar 30 has six baffles
Lahar 30L has nine baffles
Lahar 30K has four baffles
Having the option of fewer stacked baffles gives shooters the ability to create an easier-to-maneuver platform while also reducing overall weight. Sometimes, those extra ounces matter quite a bit.
A look at the Lahar 30L without the black finish so you can get a closer look at the general design. (Photo credit: Aero Precision)
As its name suggests, these are .30-caliber suppressors. However, they’re not dedicated platforms but, instead, can be used on calibers smaller than 30 as well. Aero makes this easier by offering a ½ x 28 tpi thread pitch for guns chambered in 223 Rem/5.56 NATO. For .30-caliber rifles there’s a ⅝ x 24 tpi. According to the manufacturer, there are options for both a direct thread and a QD attachment. The fact that these cans don’t have only proprietary means of mounting them to the guns is a big plus.
A display of all three suppressor configurations. (Photo credit: Aero Precision)
Aero Precision manufactures the body of the suppressors using a blend of 17-4 stainless and Inconel alloys. The former is martensitic precipitation hardened while the latter is especially oxidation and corrosion-resistant, meaning the combination of the two delivers a rugged, long-lasting product. Attention to detail and a dedication to high quality go into these cans, and the user reaps the benefit with a reliable, solidly performing suppression system.
The Lahar 30 line is great for a wide range of uses, from range time to tactical use to hunting applications. (Photo credit: Aero Precision)
Features include being full-auto rated and also rated for up to 300 Win Mag. Whatever rifle you’re looking to suppress, there’s probably a Lahar can for it. Being able to suppress your gun is worth the wait for the paperwork and stamp. After all, a high number of dedicated shooters have some level of hearing loss, so why not protect your own hearing with more than ear pro? Good suppressors such as these do a stellar job of dropping the decibel level to a far safer level, giving you the option to forego ear pro or wear it anyway for even more protection.
MSRP for the Lahar 30 line starts at $649.00.
What do you think of the Aero Lahar 30 suppressor line? Tell us your opinion in the comments section.
Women have specific needs for hard body armor plates, and Safariland understands that. The company’s line of hard plates made specifically for women is designed to fulfill those needs while delivering the potentially life-saving performance expected of it. Three plates, the DT206CF (NIJ Level III), the X-CAL DTCF1, and the IMPAC CF1, make up the line, and each offers unique protective capabilities.
Safariland makes hard body armor plates specifically for women. (Photo credit: Safariland)
Safariland provides details of the body armor plates:
[The] line of Hard Armor rifle plates explicitly designed for women and marks the first-ever NIJ 0101.06 compliant hard armor plate for the female form.
The Model DT206CF (NIJ Level III), along with non-certified variants, Model X-CAL DT CF1 and Model IMPAC CF1 have been designed with female first responders in mind and offer a unique radius of curvature to enhance fit and comfort. These plates have low profile capabilities and are compatible with the already available TAC PH Plate Harness. They have all been designed with high-performing ceramic, and polyethylene composites with 1000-denier Cordura nylon covering that can withstand long-term wear.
The plate is tested to defeat the M80 round, but the X-CAL DT CF1 plate also defeats six impacts of the M855 Green tip, M193, and Mild Steel Core rounds. (Photo credit: Safariland)
VP/GM of Armor Jim Duncan said:
We seek to create the best products on the market for a wide array of customers. This plate family puts us one step closer to that goal. We have manufactured these plates with high-quality materials and put in the effort to ensure maximum comfort is available for all the female officers, first responders, and other body armor users.
According to the manufacturer, their body armor plates are engineered from a high-performing ceramic and polyethylene composite. The female plate line is offered in a standard 8”x10” shooters cut and start at just 3.3 lbs. (Photo credit: Safariland)
Features of the plates include:
X-CAL DT CF1 – TYPE III ICW-NONCERTIFIED Specifications:
Non-certified
1,000-denier Cordura nylon covering
Sizes and weights:
3.3 lbs & 0.9″ thin
8”x10”, Shooters
Unique Female Curvature Design
Ceramic and polyethylene composite
5-year limited warranty
*All numeric figures are approximates
Special Threats:
• 5.56 x 45 mm, 55 gr. (M193) • 7.62 x 39 mm, 123 gr. (MSC) • 7.62 X 51mm, 147gr. FMJ (NATO)(M80) • 5.56 x 45 mm,62 gr. Green Tip (M855) (SS109)
Safariland states that the IMPAC C1 is engineered to be the most versatile plate in its class. (Photo credit: Safariland)
IMPAC CF1 SPECIAL FEMALE THREAT PLATE – RIFLE THREAT Specifications:
*All numeric figures are approximate
Special Threats:
5.56 x 45mm, 55 gr. (M193)
7.62 x 39mm, 123 gr. (MSC)
7.62 x 51mm, 147 gr. FMJ (NATO)(M80)
5.56 45mm, 62 gr. M855 Green Tip (SS109)
As for the DT206CF (NIJ Level III), Safariland says it is the “first ever NIJ 0101.06 CPL listed female plate followed by an in-conjunction-with and special threat tested platform.” The trio of plates are made with the company’s own curvature design for a better fit that won’t compromise safety.
People hunt all over the world. It’s just hardwired into some of us. But African hunting…that’s just another level. An African hunt is the pinnacle adventure for many. But if you’re hunting the biggest of big game, your equipment better be right, including your bullet choices. But no worries. Nosler has your back.
In the video below, RECOILtv’s Iain Harrison gives us the scoop on how his Nosler bullets performed on a recent South African hunt. The results are pretty impressive.
Real World Nosler Performance
“Whether you own a firearm for self-protection, for hunting, or just plinking in the dirt,” Iain says, “at the end of the day we’re all interested in what happens when that bullet hits its final destination. It’s always good to see what happens in the real world, in terms of performance, versus what happens in gel.”
Nosler’s 130-grain .270 E-Tip retained almost 100 percent of its weight after penetrating both shoulders on a zebra. (pexels.com)
The Nosler 130 grain E-Tip in .270 Winchester racked up most of Iain’s group’s kills. He shows one example recovered after penetrating both shoulders on a zebra from 300 yards. Another bullet entered a nyala’s chest, plowed through the heart, and lodged in the animal’s hindquarters. Both bullets mushroomed nicely and maintained nearly 100 percent of their weight. Iain estimates their velocity at 2,500 and 3,000 feet per second, respectively.
Another .270 round did the same after traveling almost the entire length of a nyala. (thehunterkind.com)
Modern Metal vs. Lead Bullets
Iain says he’s a big fan of modern metal bullets because they perform consistently at both ends of the velocity spectrum. You can get similar performance with an SBR at close range or reaching way out with a longer rifle.
“What I like about modern metal bullets,” Iain says, “is consistency in performance. You’re not going to get that explosive fragmentation that you get from lead bullets. However, you do get the ability to punch through both shoulders, break bone, and probably leave two blood trails.”
The .270 E-Tip bullets from the zebra and the nyala.
Iain is, however, dubious about modern metal bullets’ supposed other benefits. He believes the uproar over lead fragments in meat to be “completely overblown,” especially theoretically protecting wildlife from ingesting lead from fragments in gut piles. He notes that California hunters have been lead-free for a decade, with no impact on condor populations. If condors get lead poising, it’s likely coming from somewhere else.
Nosler Big Game Rounds
Iain’s group also used 9.3x62mm rounds for bigger game. The .270 might rule the plains, but cape buffalo is another thing entirely. “Our buffalo hunt was perhaps one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done,” he says. The bullet’s performance on maybe the most dangerous of big game animals was “really eye-opening.”
The cape buffalo is generally considered the most dangerous game animal on the planet. (freeimages.com)
Iain used Nosler’s 286-grain Safari Solid 9.3x62mm flat-nosed round. The bullet is solid brass, turned on a CNC machine. “Extremely consistent and extremely hard,” Iain says. Even so, the cape buffalo soaked up two strong shoulder hits that Iain says “would have been lights out” for any other animal. He hit the buffalo with a third shot that entered the hip and exited through the shoulder. They got video of the spent round kicking up a dust plume just beyond the buffalo.
“If you want penetration,” Iain says, “this is the way to go,” though he notes that there’s not much use for it in North America, except maybe for grizzly bears or stopping a Mack Truck. The round hits with about 3,000 energy ft/lbs. with “massive, massive penetration.”
The group also had great success with Nosler’s 250-grain 9.3x62mm Trophy Accubond rounds. The Accubond bullet has “great terminal performance,” and a plastic tip to initiate expansion. Iain says they had “no complaints with any of these bullets, whatsoever.”
“Two calibers for most any game on the planet,” he says: .270 Winchester and 9.3x62mm. “I got no complaints.”
Accuracy
The 130-grain .270 Winchester E-Tips grouped at no more than 1.25 inches from three different rifles at 100 yards. Iain says the .270 had a “pretty strong performance across the board.” Its average muzzle velocity was 3,050 fps, which Iain says handloaders can easily boost by 200 fps.
The Strike Industries 12-gauge magazine follower has some interesting design features. It has a spiral fluting design for self-cleaning to enhance reliability, and the high visibility colors provide a quick visual when checking the magazine tube to see if it’s empty for safety.
The Strike Magazine Followers are designed for self-cleaning for enhanced reliability of the shotgun.
With the anodized process on the aluminum surface, the follower slides smoothly inside the mag tube. This lightweight and high-strength Strike Magazine Follower is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and is a drop-in installation. The follower is compatible with the following 12-Gauge models.
Benelli M1/M2/M3/M4
Benelli Super Black Eagle/Super Black Eagle II/Super Black Eagle 3
Benelli Ethos, Legacy, Montefeltro, Super Sport Shotguns
Mossberg 550 or 930
Remington 870 or 110 or 11-87
The followers are compatible with many different 12-gauge shotgun types from Benelli, Remington, and Mossberg.
The Strike Magazine Follower for 12-Gauge Shotgun is compatible with many of the popular shotguns on the market and will provide a smooth sliding, self-cleaning and reliable upgrade. Available in hi-vis SI FDE/FDELINE, Red/REDLINE, and TITAN EDITION anodized colors.
The high-visibility 12-Gauge shotgun magazine followers are available in anodized SI FDE, Red, or Titan colors.
The Strike Magazine Follower for 12-Gauge Shotguns is available for $13.95.
Strike Industries 12-Gauge Magazine Follower Features
Spiral fluting design for self-cleaning to enhance reliability
High visibility colors to help provide a quick and easy visual when checking magazine tube is empty
Anodized aluminum surface assists in a smooth sliding follower inside the tube
Lightweight and high-strength
Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum
Drop-in installation
Available in anodized SI FDELINE, REDLINE, or TITAN EDITION colors
The 12-Gauge magazine followers are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum.
Compatibility
12-Gauge models only
Benelli M1/M2/M3/M4
Benelli Super Black Eagle/Super Black Eagle II/Super Black Eagle 3
Benelli Ethos, Legacy, Montefeltro, Super Sport
Mossberg 500, 930
Remington 870, 1100, 11-87
NOT COMPATIBLE: With some special version models even mentioned above
Product Specifications
Length: 22.79mm (0.90″)
Width: 22.79mm (0.90″)
Height:18.35mm (0.72″)
Weight: 0.10 oz
Weight with Package: 0.40 oz
NOTE
Some modification is necessary on magazine tubes with internal limiters, dimples, bumps or ribs. Also, due to numerous factors that take place during the anodization process, the color lines from batch to batch of a certain product may vary
Patti Miller is one of the most awesome females in the tactical/firearm (or any) industry. Imagine a tall, hawt, dangerous Laura Ingalls Wilder type with cool hair and a suppressed blaster and you’ll be getting the idea. What’s interesting is that in addition to being a willing brawler and intrepid adventuress, she’s also an Ent/Ogier level gardener and a truly badass baker.
The Alaskan360 suppressor from Rugged Suppressors is rated for pistols and subguns up to 9mm and rifles up to .338 Lapua. The company says it is the most adaptable, lightweight, multicaliber suppressor able to handle hard days on the range, backcountry adventures, and anything in between.
Rugged Suppressor has yet another impressive suppressor in its line-up, the Alaskan360. The lightweight suppressor is a versatile multi-caliber option.
This is the first suppressor to use the Rugged Universal Mount, or R.U.M., which offers back-end modularity by allowing the Alaskan360 to work with all Rugged rifle mounts, as well as industry-standard mounts. This mount is built from US Grade 5 Titanium and is one of the lightest on the market. When combined with the Alaskan360, the suppressor weighs only 11.8 ounces.
Rugged matches clean lines with reliable accuracy in the Alaskan360 suppressor. The suppressor has strategically placed engraving on the high temp Cerakote coating.
The Alaskan360 quick detach mounts feature two tapers. The front taper provides a concentric lock-up and protects the threads from carbon build-up. The rear taper prevents the suppressor from loosening during firing. With the tapers comes an appealing tone, competitive sound signature, and an enjoyable shooting experience, whether mounted on a pistol, subgun, or large-bore rifle.
The Alaskan360 suppressor is a true multicaliber suppressor that can be mounted on everything from 9mm to .338 Lapua. The Alaskan360 suppressor is even full-auto rated according to the USSOCOM firing schedule.
In the box from the factory are the Alaskan360 suppressor, titanium front cap, Alaskan360 Multi-tool and retainer, R.U.M., Rugged Dual Taper Tool, manual, and stickers. Like all Rugged Suppressor products, the Alaskan360 has an Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. The Alaskan360 suppressor from Rugged has an MSRP of $1,099.
Specifications
Diameter: 1.6″
Length: With Titanium R.U.M.: 7.5″; Without R.U.M.: 6.6″
Weight: With Titanium R.U.M.: 11.8oz; Without R.U.M.: 9.4oz
The suppressor is compatible with the Rugged Universal Mount, or the R.U.M., which is manufactured with Titanium and along with the other titanium and steel components, the overall weight of the unit is less than 12 ounces total. That weight includes the R.U.M. and weighs less than 10 ounces without the mount.
Materials
Baffles: 17-4 Stainless Steel Body: 17-4 Stainless Steel Mount: US Grade 5 Titanium Finish: High Temp Cerakote Front Cap: US Grade 5 Titanium
Features
Multi-caliber Utility
Suppressor Accuracy Comes Standard
Dual Taper Locking System
Strategically Placed Engraving
Interchangeable End Caps
Full Auto Rated (According to the USSOCOM firing schedule
Compatible with all Rugged Muzzle Devices
Designed with versatility in mind, the Rugged Universal Mount, or R.U.M., is made from US Grade 5 Titanium. The R.U.M. is compatible with Rugged’s Dual Taper Locking System mounts, fixed mounts, booster assemblies, and 3-lug mounts, as well as industry-standard mounts.
Not all red dot sights are created equally, and when it comes to mounting one to a compact pistol, you might discover it’s too large. It can be hard to effectively conceal your compact pistol with a red dot that’s the wrong size, and that might make you want to forego the sight entirely. There’s a solution, though. The Bushnell RX Micro Reflex sight line is designed to “keep small pistols small” while providing a durable red dot that performs. Bushnell’s line includes the RXU-200 and the RXC-200, both of which are made to exacting specifications and with attention to detail.
The Bushnell RX Micro Reflex line is designed to, as the company says, keep small pistols small. (Photo credit: Bushnell)
The manufacturer provides details regarding the red dots:
Designed for compact semi-auto handguns, the RXC-200 and RXU-200 work across popular optics-ready pistols with the SHIELD Reflex Mini Sight Compact (RMSC) mounting footprint and pattern. Shooters with other handguns can utilize third-party adapter plates or rail mounts to use the RXC-200 and RXU-200 across even more platforms.
At the core of the RXC-200 and RXU-200 is an efficient and clear 6 MOA dot that automatically adjusts intensity for the environment and consumes less energy when holstered or stored. True Tone coatings mitigate blue tint and maximize light transmission. The sights also boast over 50,000 hours of battery life when exposed to typical indoor ambient conditions. Both sights also feature a built-in, backup rear dovetail sight for fast alignment and peace of mind.
Both of the now-available red dots share most of the same features and specs, with the RXC-200 “Compact” featuring a 23.5mm overall height and the RXU-200 “Ultra-Compact” featuring a shorter 19.5mm overall height. Each are slim and streamlined without buttons or protrusions which could snag, but windage and elevation adjustments are easily accessible.
The RXU-200 is an ultra-compact version with a shorter lens and chassis with an overall height of just 19.5mm vs. the RXC-200’s 23.5mm height. (Photo credit: Bushnell)
Features of the red dot sights include:
The patent-pending distinctive design combines heavy wall construction with sleek lines.
The RXC-200 has a traditional height lens and offers a larger viewing window (lens) for a more forgiving dot acquisition. This is for pistol shooters who are newer to red dots or just prefer a larger window.
The RXU-200 offers a unique and more compact sighting system for the more proficient red dot user who wants to minimize their concealed carry platform.
The RX series of reflex sights are always on, providing brightness based on the ambient lighting conditions. This combined with our extremely efficient clean-dot point-source LEDs provides up to 50,000 hours of run time from a single CR2032 battery. The 6 MOA dot size and strobe/flicker-free illumination increase aiming confidence in stressful scenarios.
The RX Series of micro-reflex sights keep small pistols small for everyday carry comfort and concealment while increasing effectiveness.
6 MOA dot with automatic intensity adjustment. Point source LED creates a clean beam that produces a strong dot without wasting energy. Dot intensity automatically adjusts to the environment and consumes less energy when in a holstered or stored state.
These micro-reflex sights are made without buttons or protrusions that could snag on something, causing issues with draw stroke. (Photo credit: Bushnell)
These red dots are created to be user-friendly and highly concealable. Both models feature an adjustable 6 MOA dot and, according to Bushnell, long-lasting battery life of up to 50,000 hours.
The RXC-200 has a more traditional overall height than the RXU-200. (Photo credit: Bushnell)
MSRP for the Bushnell RX Micro Reflex sights is set at $199.99 regardless of model.
The X-Vision Optics Thermal Reflex Sight Wide View (TRW1) is your tactical advantage for any close encounter situation. This thermal device is perfect for home defense, tracking, scanning, and close-range shooting within 100 yards. With an extra wide field of view, the quick-target acquisition sight is the most compact, lightweight, and durable thermal device on the market.
With a detection range of up to 500-yards, this incredibly compact sight produces crystal clear images on its 1.63” AMOLED display. The TRW1 also features a quick-release Picatinny mount and IP67 weatherproof rating so it will hold up in any terrain and tough weather conditions.
With the vast field of view, the device allows for easy target detection and unparalleled target acquisition. The Thermal Reflex Sight Wide View has a 500-yard maximum detection range and a 225-yard recognition range. At a frame rate of 25 Hz, the device captures sharp thermal images and smoothly tracks rapidly moving targets. The objective lens is 6.8 mm and has a field of view of 250 ft @ 100 yds. The thermal reflex sight also has a 1 to 4x magnification with a detector resolution of 240 x 210 for a clean field of view.
The Thermal Reflex Sight from X-Vision Optics has a 500-yard maximum range and a 225-yard recognition range.
The thermal reflex sight provides both day and night use for hunting, scouting, and surveilling. This unit is capable of handling over 53 ft/lb. of recoil allowing compatibility with a large variety of firearms and crossbows. Additionally, the TRW1 is dust and water-resistant to an international protection rating of IP67. The TRW1 has a 1.63” display with infinite eye relief and a quick-release Picatinny mount and is compact and lightweight weighing only .55 lbs. and under 3” tall.
The TRW1 comes equipped with four different reticle options with four color choices. The reticle options are crosshair, half crosshair, sing dot, and single dot with brackets.
The visible 650 nm laser allows for rapid target acquisition and identification. The sight has four reticle options with four different reticle color options with each palette option able to detect heat and display it in the selected color. The four-color palettes include White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, and Full Color. The four reticle patterns include Crosshair, Half Crosshair, Single Dot, and Single Dot with surrounding brackets.
The TRW1 is capable of manual or automatic shutter calibration, ensuring a clear image every time. The unit can save four sets of zeroing data, allowing for quick use and easy mounting on multiple firearms and crossbows as well as saving different ballistic models for the same firearm. The X-Vision Optics Thermal Reflex Sight has an MRSP of $1,199.99.
The X-Vision TRW1 has a quick-release Picatinny mount. It runs on one CR123 battery and has a battery life of 3.5 hours
