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Combat rifle scopes and a backup plan

When you mount your rifle scope, please do some research on how to properly level and mount it.  A properly mounted combat optic should not be over torqued and should have loctite on the screws.  I have yet to see a mount come loose on a gun that used loctite.   When you go out an spend $1000 on a combat rifle scope, ask yourself, what will you do and how will you remove the scope and aim it if the optic goes down.   If one your Trijicon rifle scopes takes a bullet, are you going to be able to see through it and still be able to lay down effective fire if you can’t see through it?  Even if you have a rifle scope that does not allow for co-witness, would it be a good idea to still attach flip up sights to the gun if there is room for them?  Always have a backup plan for your defensive carbine.

The vast majority of M4 Carbines I see at the range have optics that are top of the line.    Aimpoint and Eotech along with the Trijicon ACOG are probable the top 3.   All of these are good for a certain purpose which is mostly for close up fighting.   The Trijicon ACOG is more of a medium range combat optic depending on the type of reticle you choose.   They do have a line of red dot or even green dot optic options, also.   If you are are a weekend warrior and new to defensive shooting and tactical gear, I would suggest you think about this next statement, whenever you attach an accessory to your Carbine, think about what you would do if that accessory mount broke or the actual item failed.

 

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Upgrades and Doodads

Tactical GearIn the early 1990s there was a surplus of military style rifles coming into the Country.   There were goofy thumbhole stocks to avoid violating gun laws or cheap parts for kits.   Many of these rifles had pretty ugle stocks especially many of the rifles coming in from China or Egypt.   If you have one of those MAK90s or Maadis that works great, but looks like crap, you might want to upgrade your stock with a synthetic.   Many of these stocks are made in the US and can be considered US Parts to add to your legal alterations of your gun.

One of the best and easiest upgrades for any of your Chinese or Russian guns is a Fiberforce stock for your SKS.  The SKS is one of the better balanced guns that the Soviet Bloc states put out and the Fiberforce stock won’t offset that.  There is even a folding stock version that might help you if you want this as a truck gun or want to save some room in your safe.    For AR15 accessories, you can go nuts on AR15 upgrades, but think about what you really want on your gun before you just start buying, try handling your buddies guns before you just order pistol grips that you don’t really know much about or how they really feel.  Everyones hand is different and not all grips will work for you.  You can mess up the balance of your gun if you throw a heavy rail on it, especially if you don’t really need much tactical gear on your gun, why do it.

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Blue Force Tactical Slings

Vickers Tactical Slings

The VCAS PADDED DOUBLE A MODEL is Identical in every way to our Vickers Padded Sling™ but with our exclusive Patent Pending High Strength Acetal Quick Adjuster molded in Ghillie-Tex™ resin to match our other acetal hardware.It’s our favorite blend of value, comfort and performance! Available in all premium Blue Force Gear webbing colors including Universal Camo (ACU) and Crye Multicam™ .  Ready to attach to issue M4 Carbine and any other weapons with side sling loops.

 

Vickers Tactical slings Developed to meet the requirements of our good friend, Larry Vickers. This sling incorporates the key features that Larry specified: 1. A versatile two-point design which allows for a variety of carry and shooting positions. 2. A quick adjustment capability to enable the shooter to quickly change the sling length and yet have no excess material to flap or tangle. 3. The ability for the shooter to use various attachment methods or hardware. 4. Superior materials and stitching. This sling utilizes Blue Force Gear’s exclusive quick adjust buckle and includes a removable Fastex quick release and connector strap at the buttstock end which is compatible with all Blue Force Gear modular female adapters. This sling is ready to attach to issue M4 carbines or other weapons which have provision for side sling connections.

 

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Blue Force Gear Slings

Blue Force GearIdentical in every way to our Vickers Padded SlingTM but with our exclusive Patent Pending High Strength Acetal Quick Adjuster molded in Ghillie-TexTM resin to match our other acetal hardware.  It’s our favorite blend of value, comfort and performance! Available in all premium Blue Force Gear webbing colors including Universal Camo (ACU) and Crye MulticamTM . Ready to attach to weapons with front and rear QD push button adaptors.

Push button adaptors come sown to the sling.
Pad is 2″ wide. Webbing is 1.25 inches wide.

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