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Tyrant Designs has upgraded its offerings for sights to include suppressor and co-witness sights. These Suppressor Height + Co-Witness sights are available for those who field a pistol suppressor or red dot-equipped Glock pistol.

Tyrant Designs Suppressor Height Sights for Glock Pistols

Acquire targets faster and easier with Tyrant Designs CNC Glock compatible suppressor height and co-witness Sights. Manufactured from 7075 aluminum (the same tensile strength as steel) the Glock compatible sights bolster a unique serration AND front side design that allows greater accuracy and in less than average amount of time. Whether it’s to clear your suppressor OR to co-witness with any popular red-dot, the sights are reportedly made from the highest grade materials along with a functional and aesthetic design.

7075 Aluminum

All of the mechanical suppressor height and co-witness sights for Glocks are made from 7075 aluminum, which has a hardness that belittles many steel options. This is a zinc alloy known for its reliability, strength, durable nature, and phenomenal corrosion resistance. It is facilitated in products that face high stress, such as in the automotive, aviation, and aerospace industries. The best part of it all is that 7075 aluminum allows us to manufacture our Glock sights without compromising the design!

Tyrant Designs Engineering

Tyrant Design products don’t just offer the highest quality performance, but they’re fine-tuned for optimal results with an aesthetic touch. The Tyrant Designs sights are serrated, which breaks up the glare in any lighting situation, providing an even and uniform vision. The flat matte surface also mutes and dulls cumbersome shine.

Front and Back Alignment

Open sights are all-purpose and resistant to snagging. Plus, they have unparalleled shared fits. The smooth front sights are made with an ideal profile to reduce holster damage. The rear sights have a carefully designed allure to naturally draw the eye forward.

The Tyrant Designs Suppressor Height + Co-Witness sights for Glock pistols are in-stock and shipping now from Tyrant Designs for a price of $64.95 for the pair and will be available for both full-sized Glock pistols as well as Glock models 42, 43, 43X, and 48.

Hybrid rifles that give gun owners the best of both worlds can be a fantastic addition to anyone’s collection. And when it comes to AR-15 and AK-47 hybrids, the DRD Tactical Sub-6 is worth a closer look. The DRD Tactical Sub-6 blends the two platforms to offer everything you want in a single rifle.—

From DRD Tactical on their Sub-6 rifle:

The AR15 meets the AK47 with this super lightweight mashup. Coming in at just under six pounds, it has steel in all the right places to offer solid, rugged construction in an impressively light design. Built from the ground up, every feature was redesigned with superior performance in mind. The lower receiver features an integrated 1913 picatinny rail on the butt plate, with a side-folding Magpul buttstock securely mounted to the rear rail. Fire with the stock folded if you please. The new bolt with dovetailed gas key incorporates rail slots to eliminate BCG tilt and reduces friction for unbelievably smooth, efficient cycling that runs cleaner than standard AR systems. The barrel extension provides better lockup utilizing a trunnion system composed of steel on steel vs. steel on aluminum, which increases strength while reducing wear.

This rifle has a 16 and 1/4 inch barrel and is chambered in 5.56 NATO, meaning shooters can run either 5.56 NATO or 223 Remington through it. Its Picatinny rail extends the length of the handguard, so it’s easy to add aftermarket accessories and optics, and the folding stock allows for greater portability. At just under six pounds, empty, the Sub-6 is a lightweight, highly maneuverable rifle designed for versatility. Whether you’re interested in home defense, a new truck gun, or just want a rifle to shoot at the range, the Sub-6 is a good option.

The Sub-6 is available in black, blue, Ghost, and Sandstone. Controls are designed to be easy to manipulate. The folding stock is 5-position adjustable, meaning the rifle can be adjusted to better fit the shooter, and the gun’s bolt design makes it more reliable and improves accuracy. This rifle is available exclusively through Zanders Sporting Goods.

Specs

• Operation: Semi-Automatic Proprietary Direct Impingement Gas Piston Operating System
• Finish: Black Hard Coat Anodized (Cerakote Options Available)
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO/223 Remington
• Carbine Length Gas System
• Barrel Length: 16 1/4 inch
• Twist Rate: 1 in 7 inches
• Thread Pitch: 1/2 x 28
• Flash Hider: A2 Style
• Capacity: 30 +1, includes (1) 30 Round Magpul PMAG
• Trigger: Sandard combat, 4.5lb pull
• Buttstock: Magpul Zhukov-S (5-position; folding stock; polymer buttstock; custom DRD aluminum Picatinny adapter

MSRP for the DRD Tactical Sub-6 is listed as $2350 for black with no mention of differing price points for other colors. To check it out for yourself, visit Zanders Sporting Goods.

One of the things gun owners look for in guns is capacity. In fact, capacity is such an important factor it’s led to the design and production of a number of compact, yet higher round count, handguns and numerous aftermarket accessories. For Glocks, there’s the Strike Industries Aluminum Extended Magazine Plate (EMP).

Strike Industries summarizes their Aluminum EMPs:

The Strike Industries Aluminum Extended Magazine Plate for GLOCK G17 (9mm) / G22 40 cal[iber] was designed to provide smoother magazine reloading through a slow drag / no snag design while maintaining maximum magazine capacity. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, this Extended Magazine Plate (EMP) adds plus [five] 9mm or plus [four] 40 cal[iber] rounds to compatible OEM double stack GLOCK magazines. Following the success of our EMP systems for pistols, the form factor and unique geometric design gives a unified and aggressive aesthetic look to your GLOCK G17. Included is an aluminum plate which adds extra locking security. Give your GLOCK pistol the extra rounds it deserves with the Strike Industries Aluminum Extended Magazine Plate (EMP) for GLOCK G17 (9mm).

There are a lot of reasons to put extended base plates on your Glock. Not only do you get the added benefit of more capacity than what the gun comes with standard from the factory, but you also have a greater surface area with which to grab onto the magazine. That’s good for a few things including making magazine changes faster, yanking a stuck magazine out of the magazine well, and keeping a firm grip if you have larger hands. Also, using different colors is a great way to quickly identify which mags are yours at the range.

According to the manufacturer, installation is fast and easy.

Product Specifications

Length: 45.65mm (1.80 inches)
Width: 29.25mm (1.15 inches)
Height: 36.34mm (1.43 inches)
Weight: 1.50 ounces
Weight w/package: 2.40 ounces

Compatibility

• Glock factory OEM G17/G17L/G19X/G22/G24/G34/G35/G45 double stack magazines
• Strike Industries EMP Pocket Clip
• ETS Magazines that are over 10 rounds. Please note Strike Industries cannot control or even be aware if ETS ever changes their design and the Strike Industries EMP no longer is compatible
• Magwell has been tested to work with Strike Industries Magwell
• Not compatible with 10-round magazines

Package Contents

• Aluminum Extended Magazine Plate for Glock G17 (9mm) / G22 (.40 cal)
• Extended length spring
• Aluminum locking plate
• Aluminum locking plate set screw (M3x8mm)
• Hex tool [2mm]`
• Warning card

Product Features

• Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum
• Plus 5 round capacity for 9mm
• Plus 4 round capacity for .40 cal
• Includes aluminum locking plate
• Low drag / no snag design
• Fits USPSA 140mm race division limit
• Available in anodized SI BLACKLINE, REDLINE, or FDELINE colors

MSRP for the Strike Industries Aluminum EMP is $38.95.

The names “Colt” and “1911” go hand in hand, largely because it was John Moses Browning who invented them. And while Colt has gone on to design and produce all manner of firearms, the 1911 remains an enormous piece of the company’s history. The renowned gun maker produces a number of 1911s including their Colt Combat Unit pistol line, which includes three models.

Details of the Colt Combat Unit pistol line from the gun maker:

Available in CCU Government, Combat Unit Rail and the Combat Unit CCO Commander models, all CCU Series 1911’s feature matte black DLC coated stainless steel frames that are corrosion-resistant and EDC-friendly. Custom G10 grips and 25 LPI checkering provide steady traction all around, and an undercut trigger guard and upswept beavertail safety command proper hand placement for accuracy and recoil control.

All three of the single-action CCU models are available in .45 ACP and 9MM chamberings.

CCU Government models sport five-inch barrels and ammunition capacities of 8+1 in 45 ACP and 9+1 in 9MM.

Combat Unit Rail models offer a handy Picatinny rail under the barrel for accessories. Ammunition capacities and barrel lengths are the same as the government models.

Combat Unit CCO pistols feature Commander length, 4.25-inch barrels and ammunition capacities of 7+1 in 45 ACP and 9+1 in 9MM.

Colt based the design of the pistols in their Combat Unit line on suggestions from US Special Forces trainers. According to the gun maker, that means they were created for superior reliability, control, and accuracy, among other things. The G10 grips provide a firm grip, even with wet or sweaty hands, and their extended beavertail grips facilitate a high grip for greater control. As is standard for 1911s, these guns have thumb safeties, grip safeties, and internal safety mechanisms.

Other features include front and rear angled slide serrations for greater manipulation and a textured hammer. The guns come standard with Novak sights for rapid target acquisition and an undercut trigger guard for a sure grip. These are Series 80 1911s. With their varying barrel lengths, frame sizes, and chamberings, there’s bound to be a gun for you in this 1911 lineup.

Colt Combat Unit Government (9mm)

• Safety: Ambidextrous Extended Thumb
• Barrel Length: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 5 inch
• Color: 9+1
• Series: Government Combat Unit

Colt Combat Unit Rail (45 ACP)

• Safety: Ambidextrous Extended Thumb
• Barrel Length: 45 ACP
• Capacity: 5″
• Color: 8+1
• Series: Government Combat Unit

Colt Combat Unit CCO (9mm)

• Safety: Ambidextrous Manual
• Barrel Length: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 4.25 inch
• Color: 9+1
• Series: Commander Combat Unit

MSRP varies by model but starts at $1499.00.

ZEV Technologies is partnering with British SAS legend Christian Craighead to launch the new Craighead OZ9 pistol. The gun is based on the ZEV OZ9 Compact 9mm pistol with direct input from Craighead himself.

SAS Legend

Christian Craighead joined the British Army when he was sixteen, serving in the Parachute Regiment and the Pathfinder Platoon. He later served with the 22^nd Special Air Service Regiment. Craighead deployed several times and was later a counter-terrorism instructor. He single-handedly stormed the DusitD2 hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya when al-Shabaab terrorists hit the building in January of 2019. Craighead killed two of the four terrorists and led the hostages to safety.

Craighead had been training Kenyan special forces soldiers in Nairobi. His action potentially saved hundreds of lives. Britain awarded him the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, second only to the Victoria Cross in the British military. President Donald Trump personally thanked Craighead at the White House.

Deliberately Versatile and Inherently Reliable

Craighead reached out to ZEV about a pistol after he retired. ZEV proposed a special collaboration to design a pistol to his specifications using the OZ9c. “Nothing on this weapon is accidental,” says Craighead. “Everything means something. A nod to things that happened in my life…everything is by design.”

The gun features a removable mag well, ZEV X grip, and a ZEV Flat-faced Pro Trigger. The standard compensator is removable, and the gun is suppressor-ready. The top of the slide is cut for a red dot optic, which Craighead says he thinks is very important.

“I know the importance of having a reliable sidearm.” Craighead notes. “When I say, ‘reliable sidearm,’ it goes to the saying that it’s not your secondary if it’s in your hand. So, it’s extremely important to me that we have the right tools for the right job and for the right people out there.”

Personal Touches

The Craighead OZ9’s slide serrations are cut at 22 degrees with 22 one-thousandths of an inch depth, signifying his long service with the 22^nd SAS.

The Christian Craighead “CC” logo is on the slide’s right side. The name “Craighead” is machined into the top. The slide’s left side features the Craighead version of the famous Blackbeard pirate flag. An hourglass appears beside it.

Craighead wore a Blackbeard flag patch on his SAS gear. The skeleton’s stance is based on the famous photo of Craighead entering the Nairobi hotel building in 2019.

The hourglass represents time. “In a firefight,” says Craighead, “time is key. Not just about the time to take the shot, that’s the obvious, but it’s time to make a decision whether to shoot or not to shoot; whether to act and when not to act; and that was key in my life.”

“I want to give everyone versatility with this gun. You may not be the best, the strongest, or the brightest. But you might just be the only one willing to put yourself out there. The time may come when you choose to do the difficult right or the easy wrong. When that day comes, do your best and be prepared to do it again, again, and again.”

The ZEV Craighead OZ9 sells for $2222.00

AR-15 pistols are fantastic for portability, maneuverability, and use in tighter spaces like trucks. Of course, if your AR-15 pistol is chambered in a handgun caliber, it’s not going to be quite as effective as rifle caliber models. The CMMG Dissent gives gun owners the best of both worlds, and then some, with its super-compact, bufferless profile, rifle caliber chambering options, and overall quality.

CMMG provides the following details about their Dissent AR-15 pistol:

Outfitted with CMMG ZEROED parts and accessories and donning AR15 modularity, the CMMG DISSENT boasts superior firepower in a small familiar package and will initially be offered in three different calibers with .300BLK and 5.56x45mm utilizing a Direct Impingement operating system, while the 5.7x28mm version utilizes CMMG’s patented Radial Delayed Blowback operating system. Both .300BLK and 5.56x45mm will accept and ship with their respective 30-round Magpul PMAGS and the 5.7x28mm will accept and ship with the 32-round CMMG 5.7x28mm Gen II Conversion Magazine.

The CMMG Dissent features the manufacturer’s patent-pending Compact Action, which is how it’s possible to run the gun without the receiver extension and buffer assembly installed. This technology utilizes dual guide rods and springs that are contained in the upper receiver to cycle the gun’s action. It’s compatible with Direct Impingement and CMMG’s patented Radial Delayed Blowback operating systems. This is a fascinating design and promises to broaden the company’s lines overall.

CMMG Dissent Features

• With a 4 lb. pull weight, the AR-D trigger showcases a light, repeatable break. Triggertech AR-D 2 Stage Trigger, developed in collaboration with CMMG and fully optimized for use with DISSENT firearms and upper receiver groups. 
• AR-15 Modularity — pair CMMG’s DISSENT Upper with any Mil-Spec compatible AR15 lower when using the provided pic rail adapter.
• Available in three calibers: 300 BlackOut, 5.56 NATO, and 5.7x28mm.
• Picatinny rail end plate for greater customization.
• Forward non-reciprocating side charging handle, with a left-hand model available.
• Ships with 2 magazines: 300 BlackOut and 5.56 NATO ship with their respective 30-round Magpul PMAGs and the 5.7x28mm ships with 32-round CMMG Gen II Conversion Magazines.

Guns like the CMMG Dissent have a fair amount of versatility to back them, and because this one’s made by a respected gun maker, its quality and reliability are assured. Aside from the trio of calibers the Dissent is offered in, it also comes in six different colors: Cerakote Armor Black, Cerakote Charcoal Green, Cerakote Coyote Tan, Cerakote Midnight Bronze, Cerakote Sniper Grey, and Cerakote Titanium. Whether you’re in the market for a new truck gun or searching for a good home defense gun, the Dissent is well worth a closer look. Not to mention it looks like a lot of fun.

MSRP starts at $1999.95.

If there’s one cartridge that’s been getting increasingly popular, it’s 5.7x28mm. Of course, not all guns are made equal, which is why you should take the time to choose the right gun for you before adding another pistol to your collection. That said, if the 5.7x28mm chambering is what you’re after, it’s worth a closer look at the FN Five-seveN MRD. Not only do you get a handgun backed by FN’s stellar reputation but you get one that’s optics ready, right out of the box.

According to FN, their Five-seveN MRD is “what other pistols want to be when they grow up.” The gun maker went on to explain the details of the gun’s optics-ready platform:

…the Five-seveN MRD’s optic mount consists of a series of plates that mate the optic to the slide. Just like FN’s 509 optics-ready pistols, users are able to mount a miniature red dot sight within minutes using the corresponding plates and screws provided with the pistol. The system is compatible with most common miniature red dot sights including the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, Trijicon RMR, Vortex Optics, Burris FastFire series, Docter Optics and more. The three-dot photo luminescent sights glow in low light conditions, are adjustable for elevation and windage and co-witness with certain optics.. 

Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FN America, LLC. , had the following to say about the optics-ready Five-seveN:

The FN Five-seveN pistol has been immensely popular since its introduction. Its original design capturing the performance of the FN-designed 5.7x28mm cartridge made it an instant success, and it’s positioned to do it yet again with the dramatic redesign of the FN Five-seveN MRD. With the addition of an integral optics mounting system on the slide, an already accurate pistol now redefines what handgun accuracy means. We’re truly excited to bring this new pistol to market with features our customers want in their favorite FN caliber.

Features of the FN Five-seveN MRD include:

• Precision iron sights
• Two 20-round magazines
• Improved grip ergonomics
• Available in black or FDE (Flat Dark Earth)
• Crisp trigger with 6-pound, 2-ounce trigger pull weight
• Target crowned, match grade 4.8 inch barrel
• Aggressive slide serrations
• Slide cut to mount most optics
• Minimal recoil from the FN 5.7x28mm cartridge
• Add most MRDs in minutes, without a gunsmith
• Machined steel slide with polymer cover
• Enhanced slide cover improves cocking control
• Photo-luminescent front sight with adjustable rear

Specifications:

• Caliber: 5.7x28mm
• Operating system: Delayed blowback, Single-action only
• Magazine capacity: 10 or 20 rounds
• Overall weight: 25.2 ounces, empty, without magazine
• Barrel length: 4.8 inches
• Overall length: 8.2 inches
• Twist rate: 1 in 9 RH
• Height: 5.6 inches
• Width: 1.35 inches
• Trigger pull weight: 4.4 – 7.87 lb.
• Sight radius: 7.0 inches

MSRP on the FN Five-seveN MRD is $1449.00.

Hard Head Veterans is showcasing their Micro Lattice Pads – which look to be an excellent and affordable upgrade for tactical or ballistic helmets.  Developed in association with Carbon, using their Digital Light Synthesis manufacturing process, the Micro Lattice assembly is a purpose-built energy-absorbing structure intended to mitigate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other head injuries.

This substantially improves the protective capabilities of the typical ballistic helmet (few of which provide as much impact to blast as they do shrapnel and projectiles). 

The Micro Lattice Pads average single-digit deformation numbers when tested to 1400 fps with 9mm projectiles on our ATE ballistic helmet. Regardless of whether they are at -60 degrees or 160 degrees they still perform the same.

This cannot be said for standard foam pads.

HHV Micro Lattice Helmet Pads

• Up to a 66% decrease in ballistic transient deformation over standard foam pads
• Up to a 21.70% decrease in blunt impact accelerations over standard foam pads
• Lattice construction allows unrestricted airflow keeping helmets an average of 14 degrees cooler
• Pads do not absorb sweat or water making them quick drying, positively buoyant, and easily washable.
• Comfort lattice conforms evenly to the user’s head
• Available in 1” and ¾” sizes

Shock Absorption

The Carbon DLS process enables lattice structures that absorb and dissipate energy through the precise tuning of strut thickness and cell size.

This lattice structure facilitates the absorption and dissipation of energy by aligning internal damping struts against the directions of impact. With over 28,000 individual struts, the lattice is built so each strut is specially tuned at every point on the helmet. Increases or decreases in the stiffness of the lattice structure are enabled through precise adjustments to the thickness of each strut, allowing the lattice to absorb and disperse energy from various impacts.

The Micro Lattice Helmet Pads are compatible with the following helmets, among others: ACH, MICH, LWH, ECH, Crye Precision, Ops-Core, MTEK, Revision/Galvion, Gentex, Team Wendy, United Shield, and most others that utilize Velcro attachment.

You can find documentation of the ballistic testing online here: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1099/2326/files/TR-PR146641-DFT1_9mm_V0_167474_1.pdf?v=1645982835.

You can find the Micro Lattice Helmet Pad system on the Hard Head Veterans website:

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