Jerking the Trigger

Review: Orion Concepts MOD-1 Holster

by Matt May 5, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Sometimes it seems that holsters are such simple things that are designed to do a simple task – carry a handgun. However, the sheer number and variations of holsters on the market should tell you that holsters, especially good holsters, are not such a simple thing after all. There are a lot of holsters on [...]

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Omnivore Blade-Works Anubis Redesign

by Matt May 5, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

I have had the pleasure of reviewing a couple of tomahawks from Omnivore Blade-Works in the past. I was very impressed with the designs, the durability, and the function. Omnivore Blade-Works is now in the process of improving much of their current line of knives and tomahawks for 2012. The Anubis, Omnivore’s flagship tomahawk, is [...]

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Apex Tactical Parts for the S&W Shield

by Matt May 4, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The new Smith & Wesson M&P Shield has been making some serious waves lately. Given that this is part of the M&P line, many people want to know which M&P parts from Apex Tactical Solutions will fit the Shield. Well, here is the answer… It turns out that many of their parts will work. In [...]

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Next Generation Arms Ceases Operations

by Matt May 4, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Here is some sad news – Next Generation Arms (NGA) is ceasing operations effective immediately. NGA was doing some unique and exciting things with their X7 and upcoming X8 chassis. Hopefully the rifles and tech behind them will live on with another manufacturer.  

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Coming Soon: Short Crank Lever from Battle Arms Development

by Matt May 4, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

It seems like Battle Arms Development is always up to something and the list of available levers for the BAD-ASS is always growing. The new Short Crank will be the next lever released for this already extensively configurable AR-15 selector. The Short Crank is a shorter version of the Crank lever. It is designed to [...]

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Patch Collecting: MADCAT Aviator/Operator Deafening Silence Patch

by Matt May 3, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

If you train hard to be someone’s worst nightmare, then this patch is for you. It doesn’t matter if you are law enforcement, military, or just a citizen who takes the defense of yourself and family seriously. This patch is for those who keep the bad guys up at night. The background of this patch [...]

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Hill People Gear Kit Bags Now with Velcro

by Matt May 3, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Hill People Gear Kit Bags are now shipping with a 1.5″ wide vertical strip of Velcro sewn into the pistol compartment. This will be a welcomed feature for those who want to use a Velcro backed holster in their Kit Bags. I have been using a Kit Bag for a while now and I have [...]

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Be Heard: Range Time Planning

by Matt May 3, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

In the last installment of Be Heard I asked what you thought about the zombie marketing push that is so prevalent in the firearm industry recently. The majority of you thought it was fairly harmless but gimmicky and over done. This week, I want to hear about your time at the shooting range. I am [...]

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New Light Mounts from Haley Strategic Partners and a BCM Comp Sighting

by Matt May 2, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Haley Strategic Partners let the cat out of the bag regarding two new light mounts from their collaboration with Impact Weapons Components – the Thorntail SBR and the Thorntail MIL620. Both of these mounts are based on the excellent HSP Thorntail light mount. The Thorntail SBR is designed to keep the bezel of the light [...]

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PredatorEDC.com

by Matt May 2, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

If you are reading this blog, there is a pretty good chance that you carry a few EDC (Every Day Carry) items like a knife and flashlight. Well, now there is a new online store from some familiar people that you can visit to help get your EDC gear in shape. PredatorEDC.com is the latest [...]

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Special Operations Instructors Learning to Forge with RMJ Tactical

by Matt May 2, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

What do the hardened men of 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne) do to relax and unwind? They beat steel with a hammer until it does their bidding… with a little help from RMJ Tactical. RMJ Tactical forges some of the most sought after tactical tomahawks in the world so they are perfectly qualified to help [...]

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NSN Issued for the Blue Force Gear VCAS

by Matt May 1, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The Blue Force Gear VCAS (Vickers Combat Applications Sling) already dominates my gun safe and now it is moving toward world domination. Blue Force Gear has been awarded a NSN (1005-01-604-0627) for the VCAS and they are understandably excited. From the Blue Force Gear press release… During combat trials in Afghanistan in 2011, U.S. Marines [...]

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LaRue Tactical A-PEG Grip

by Matt May 1, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The AR-15/AR-10 platform is capable of exhibiting extreme accuracy and is becoming more and more popular as a dedicated precision weapon. There may be no more precise ARs than those made by LaRue Tactical so it should come as no surprise that they are now offering a precision oriented grip for the AR. The new [...]

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Ares Armor Build Parties

by Matt May 1, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Ares Armor wants you to know that you can legally manufacture your own firearms. That’s right, if you are not legally prohibited from owning firearms and you are not making them for resale, you can manufacture your own firearms. Ares Armor is hosting build parties that will help people turn their own 80% AR-15 lowers [...]

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New BCM Mid-Length Carbine Video

by Matt May 1, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The latest video from BCM is attention worthy for a number of reasons. It contains a very succinct and interesting history of the carbine as a service weapon in the USA that is narrated by 2 of the men who know how to get the most out of it – Pat Rogers and Travis Haley. [...]

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Review: UW Gear Bandoleer

by Matt April 30, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

I have had the pleasure of trying out the UW Gear Bandoleer for both the AR and AK for the last several months. In that time, I have grown pretty fond of them. They have really impressed me with their low profile and versatility beyond just their intended purpose. These are more than just grab [...]

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PMAG 10 Pack from Brownells

by Matt April 30, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

I recently received an email from a new AR-15 owner who asked how many magazines they should purchase for their new rifle. I told them that I thought 10 was a good start. Many carbine courses require that the student have a minimum of 5 magazines and the ability to carry them on their person. [...]

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Review: Fight and Flight Tactical Shot Shell Carrier

by Matt April 28, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

As if the Fight and Flight Tactical Hybrid Patch Panels aren’t already versatile enough, now you can add even more functionality with the addition of a Shot Shell Carrier. While this Shot Shell Carrier is designed specifically for use on the Hybrid Patch Panel, it works as a stand alone unit as well. Overview The [...]

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Damage Industries Multi Mount Sling Mount

by Matt April 28, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

It would be quicker to list all the types of sling hardware that you can’t attach to the new Damage Industries Multi Mount Sling Mount (MMSM). It would be a very short list. The MMSM has 4 different places to attach a sling and is designed to work with all common sling attachment hardware. It [...]

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Afrankart Prybaton

by Matt April 27, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

What happens when you dim the lights, turn on some music, and lock the door behind a pry bar and a kubotan? Something a lot like the new Prybaton from Afrankart is what happens. You may remember some of Andy’s (afrankart is his screenname) other work that I profiled on JTT. The Prybaton is his [...]

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CCW Friendly Clothes Getting Mainstream Attention

by Matt April 27, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

It looks like the ever growing market for CCW friendly and tactical clothing is getting some mainstream attention lately. The NY Times recently published an article on, among other things, Woolrich’s line of CCW clothing. From the NY Times article… Woolrich, a 182-year-old clothing company, describes its new chino pants as an elegant and sturdy [...]

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IWC Summit Trade-In Program

by Matt April 27, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Have you ever bought a shiny new tactical widget only to find that an improved version of that very same tactical widget comes out a few weeks later? Good companies are always striving to improve their product so these sorts of things can happen. Impact Weapons Components knows how it feels to get stuck with [...]

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Battle Systems LLC Vinyl Tape Heat Test

by Matt April 26, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Battle Systems LLC is out to prove that their tape can take whatever abuse you throw at it while it is attached to your gear. Other vinyl tapes turn to a gooey mess when they are exposed to heat, but Battle Systems’ Vinyl Tape, Coyote Brown shrugs off the heat of an AR-15 barrel after [...]

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Battle Arms Development News

by Matt April 26, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

There is a lot of good news coming out of Battle Arms Development (BAD) lately. They recently dropped me a note to bring me up to speed on everything they have going on. Active and Retired Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS Discount It is pretty well known that BAD offers a discount to Military, [...]

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VLTOR SCAR Stock

by Matt April 25, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

VLTOR knows a thing or two about making stocks, especially for the AR-15/M-16. Now they are applying that know-how toward making an improved stock for the FN SCAR. The VLTOR SCAR Stock features beefed up construction versus the OE SCAR stock. It has a hinged buttpad that conceals a storage compartment capable of storing cleaning [...]

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Be Heard: Zombie Themed Firearms and Accessories

by Matt April 25, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

In the last installment of Be Heard, I asked what discontinued piece of gear you would like to see brought back. That is a pretty broad question so answers varied widely but at least two people asked for the return of the Blue Force Gear DAP backpacks. This week, I want to get your opinion [...]

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Godspeed Tactical Universal Machete Sheath

by Matt April 24, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Even the cheapest machetes can be versatile and efficient tools but they rarely come with a useful sheath. Finding a sheath that fits your machete can be hit and miss unless you live near a store that carries several that you can try. Unfortunately stores like that are very rare. Godspeed Tactical has a versatile [...]

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Crosstac D-Belt II Tactical Belt

by Matt April 24, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Some belts just hold your pants up. Some belts can hold up your pants and your gun. Then you have the new D-Belt II Tactical Belt from Crosstac which does both of those things and more. The D-Belt II Tactical Belt features a Cobra Buckle and military grade webbing construction. There is a “D-Cut” poly [...]

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Review: TOPS Knives .230 Machete

by Matt April 23, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

If you have been reading this blog for very long, you know that I find machetes to be extremely versatile tools for the woods. Many people think of them as tools for the jungle only, but I can attest to the fact that they are right at home in many hard wood forests as well. [...]

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Apex Tactical Specialties AEK Trigger for the S&W M&P

by Matt April 21, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The Smith & Wesson M&P trigger gurus, Apex Tactical Specialties , have a new cure for the M&P trigger. The new AEK Trigger offers additional functionality that users were requesting after the introduction of the Apex FSS Kit. The AEK Trigger is machined from aluminum and hard coat anodized. It is designed to offer more [...]

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Patch Collecting: VigiTac

by Matt April 21, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Vigilance Tactical is a great retailer that is located in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area. They go by VigiTac for short. Chris at VigiTac makes some really slick kydex products which you will see here on the blog soon and also sells a growing line of great gear. The VigiTac patch is one of the most [...]

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Adventure Medical Kits Escape Bivy

by Matt April 20, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

I am a big fan of the Adventure Medical Kits (AMK) bivvy bags. They previously offered two different models that offered a very lightweight and compact way to carry an emergency shelter. Now they are offering a third bivvy option – the Escape Bivvy. The previous AMK bivvy bags were great at keeping moisture out. [...]

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Zippo Emergency Fire Kit

by Matt April 20, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

One of the most famous names in lighters, Zippo, is now selling a new Emergency Fire Kit. That seems pretty logical to me. The new kit capitalizes on the familiar Zippo hinged metal box form factor. However, unlike the typical Zippo lighter, the Emergency Fire Kit is o-ring sealed to prevent moisture from getting into [...]

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Izhmash Goes Bankrupt

by Matt April 19, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

I came across some interesting news this evening. It appears that Izhmash, makers of AK pattern rifles like the SAIGA line, is now bankrupt. There were reports that they were going bankrupt in September of 2009 that turned out to be untrue (or perhaps premature) so it will be interesting to see how things play [...]

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Patch Collecting: Usual Suspect Network “X” Ten Year Anniversay Patch

by Matt April 19, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The Usual Suspect Network (USN) is one of my favorite corners of the internet. The USN is a forum where you can spend time with friendly folks talking about basically all the same stuff you read about on this blog. The USN recently celebrated its ten year anniversary and they commissioned a patch to commemorate [...]

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