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**Aimpoint PRO Tip** No More “Reach Over”

Posted on April 29th, 2013 by ar15news

Not sure why I dont see many people doing this but I do this on mine and its a great easy adjustment.  An Aimpoint PRO comes from the factory with the Brightness Control/Battery Compartment positioned on the right side (see first picture below) which makes it harder to adjust with your off hand (unless you shoot lefty).  If you loosen the clamp on the mount you can rotate the PRO counter clockwise 90 degrees.  This positions the control on the left side for easier access and the windage/elevation have now swapped locations and are easier to adjust now as well.  This isn’t rocket science and I am in no way taking credit as the first person to do this.  I just wanted to make more people aware that 1.  This is something anyone can do and 2.  Its okay to mess around with your gear and try different things to make it better suited to you!  I seriously have maybe seen 1 or 2 other people do this but I’m sure its more popular than that.  Just be sure to align one adjustment knob at 12 o’clock and one at 9 o’clock and you’ll be good to go.  Now if we could just do this to an Aimpoint T-1 we’d be all set (I’m claiming intellectual property on the T-1 left handed control mount :) ).  

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Aimpoint Pro Tip 1

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Aimpoint Pro Tip 2

Whether you’re new to the AR world and trying to piece together your first one or already have one or two AR’s and just want add a great budget upper to the collection this latest combo deal by Palmetto State Armory should peak your interest.  The days of amazing deals in the firearms market are far from over.  You just have to do a little more digging to find them.  I’m going to show you how to make this not just a combo deal but a super steal that you’ve got to take advantage of.  There’s two ways to look at this.  First, the combo itself is a 16” CMV Chrome-Lined Stripped Upper (no BCG or CH) that comes with a Vortex Strikefire Red Dot optic for just $399.95.  I’ve personally owned Vortex products and can tell you that they are excellent quality and are the next best thing if you don’t want to spend all the dough for an Aimpoint.  This as it stands is a fantastic deal.  I don’t think anyone would feel that the price is too high.

The other way to look at it (which is the way I would go) is this.  Continue reading “How to get a Palmetto State Armory 16” CMV Chrome-Lined Upper for UNDER $299” »

Phase 5 Tactical – High quality upgrades for your AR-15!

Posted on July 2nd, 2011 by ar15news

Over the next few weeks I am going to do a series of posts to share Phase 5 Tactical’s excellent upgrade options for your AR-15.  This first post will focus on their three inexpensive Extended Bolt Charge/Release (EBR) options, which are EBRv1, EBRv2 and EBRv2-SC.  All three products are very well made but I will show you in this post why I think the EBRv2 is my first choice for Extended Bolt Charge/Release Levers on the market.  I’ve taken some pictures of the installation process of the EBRv1 and EBRv2 and final product for you to check out.

Phase 5 Tactical EBR v1 v2 sc

Continue reading “Phase 5 Tactical – High quality upgrades for your AR-15!” »

NEW!! Make Ready with Travis Haley Adaptive Carbine Video

Posted on June 24th, 2011 by ar15news

Hey guys.  You should check out the new video from Panteao Productions featuring Travis Haley.  It’s called “Make Ready with Travis Haley Adaptive Carbine”.  If you’re looking for another great instructional video for weapons manipulation and overall survivability in those worse case scenarios this video should be on the top of your list.  Travis Haley is a very “experienced” Special Forces vet and is the guy you want to learn from.  Check out the information below for purchasing information.  Also be sure to check out Haley Strategic Partners on facebook! Continue reading “NEW!! Make Ready with Travis Haley Adaptive Carbine Video” »

AR15news - logoMagpul MIAD Grip 18A few months ago Drake over at Magpul was kind enough to send me a Magpul MIssion ADaptable MIAD grip to review.  I had always heard great things about the MIAD grip but had never even held one in my hand so didn’t understand all the hype.

The MIAD grip is very unique as it allows you to completely customize the grip to fit your hand by swapping out the Continue reading “Magpul MIssion ADaptable (MIAD) Grip – Product Review / Installation” »

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