"VICTORY IS MEASURED BY THE COURAGE OF ACTION AND THE DETERMINATION TO WIN."
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"VICTORY IS MEASURED BY THE COURAGE OF ACTION AND THE DETERMINATION TO WIN."
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Strike Report
QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
PRODUCT REVIEW: Part II
In Part II of this report we will discuss: Quad-rail - handguards, tactical light systems and magazines for the patrol rifle. Again, let me emphasize and remind everyone, this is strictly our observations and analysis after working and field testing equipment that we have personally handled through various schools, and environmental training conditions. We also realize that there are other great tactical equipment products out there on the market with high performance value that can be utilized for military and law enforcements various mission roles. I am only telling you about those products that we have found to have worked for us and stood up to the rigors of tactical training and field work. Finally, I want to remind everyone that new products are being developed and put out every year, and it is impossible to keep up with it all. By no means are we saying that the equipment mentioned is the only product you should use. We have always told students to analyze their own mission specific needs - then research and spec the equipment out to meet those needs. Product: Quad-rail Handguards When it comes to the Quad-rail handguards, we like things that are easy to install, and most importantly, a very durable product. On our personal weapons we have found the following two to be very reliable and effective. Daniel Defense Omega Rail – A free float rail system that allows the individual operator to self install it with an Allen key and with no modifications made to the weapon system. It is made from aircraft grade aluminum with military spec. Type III hard coat anodized. It is rugged and solidly designed. www.danieldefense.com
Troy Industries – The Troy drop in rails require no armorer to install. Remove your old handguards and switch them out, then lock them down with the Troy clamping design. For the money, this is a great product. It is made of T6061 hard aircraft aluminum and Type III hard coat anodized finish. You can get it in black or US SOCOM flat dark earth. I have one on my personal weapon and it has held up very well. www.troyind.com
Product: Light Systems When it comes to tactical light systems for the rifles YOU HAVE A MULTITUDE OF CHOICES! Technology and the market place have exploded with a wide variety of tactical light systems that can be utilized for mission specific needs. Incandescent lights, LED’s, Lasers, combinations of all of them. It will wear you out to try and keep up. You have Surefire, Streamlight, Pentagon, Insight, ….. what do you want to pay? I will confess I have gone through several products and tried a variety of different systems. Invariably I have found myself using one of the Surefire lights most often. Okay, with a Quad-rail I like the Surefire P6 or the Scout M600C LED 120 lumens and I prefer using the tail cap switch rather than the pig tail pressure pad. That is the high end product. There are even higher product ends with integrated handguard systems… M500, M900, it’s your money. On the cheaper end I also have used the G3 LED with the VLTOR Scout mount and I confess it has held up very well. In fact, I am still using it. You realize of course we haven’t even scratched the surface on light systems! The Streamlight TR-1’s have been utilized on rifles as well as the M-3’s. I was unsure if they could hold up to the concussion and vibration but after several rifle schools those agencies that were using them had no problems with them. Again, for any specialized units you will have to weigh your mission needs / budgetary constraints and then make the best selection possible for yourselves. As stated earlier there are a myriad amount of selections that can be made from low end equipment to very high end. Remember also, just because it is a low end piece of equipment doesn’t mean it can’t be good or fulfill your mission needs. Weigh it out carefully and see if you can T&E it before making a final decision.
Surefire Scout M600C Surefire P6 and G2 LED Streamlight TRL1 Surefire M500 Product: Magazines When it comes to magazines I think we all realize it is the weakest part of the rifle system. When a mag goes bad … GET RID OF IT! There is no need to hang on to it. I am keeping this short and sweet. As to metal magazines the ones that have worked best and most consistently for us have been the NHMTG. LaRue Tactical carries the NHMTG Mags. www.laruetactical.com
As for the plastic made magazines on the market the one found to work best (and I have eighteen of them) is the Magpul – PMAG. It is ruggedly designed and I have not had any problems with mine. It comes standard with an anti-tilt follower and has a snap cover for the feed lips. You can also get them with a mag-level window that can read both sides and they come in different colors. Black/ Tan / Green. www.magpul.com or go to www.bravocompanyusa.com
Another great book for the reading list: "Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedom" by Lt. Gen. William Boykin. For the men and women who have served their Nation in uniform it is a must read!
Jack C. Perritt "Victory is measured by the courage of action and the determination to win!"
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