Terrorist Interdiction Bag (TIB) Review

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I have a bug out in the woods but my main residence is in an urban environment. I have been trying to figure out the best way to carry spare mags for a fighting rifle for a while. This is where I am at as of today, subject to change. I think the thought of carrying a rifle and mags falls into two trains of thought. One, it’s a get out of dodge / bug out scenario or two, it’s a SHTF situation.

In a bug out scenario with a rifle, I think that something that can be tossed on quickly that is low profile / covert in nature and has medical and mags (pistol & rifle) is the way to go. This could be a bag, battle belt, or chest rig. I have a battle belt from Viking Tactical that I use for rifle classes. I love the belt but it’s slightly bulky and I don’t think you will be moving around town unnoticed with it on. I am of the opinion that the same goes for a chest rig, although slightly more concealable then the belt with a cover garment.

In my humble opinion, the battle belt / chest rig / plate carrier are better suited for a total SHTF / without rule of law situation vs getting out of town unnoticed. So that leaves us with two options that I have found. One is the Raven Concealment ModuLoader Frames (review on the way) which are a low profile way to strap HSGI Taco pouches to you belt and the second is a dedicated bag. The RC ModuLoader is awesome piece of kit but you are slightly limited to what you can carry; 2 or 3 rifle mags and a pistol mag. They are somewhat easy-on depending if you get the paddle attachment vs belt loops but not something I would want to do under stress.

That brings us to a dedicated bag. There are a lot of them on the market from Maxpedition to Blackhawk and everywhere in between. I have looked at more than a few and I always come back to One Source Tactical’s Terrorist Interdiction Bag or TIB. It is very low key bag that you could throw in your closet or push under your desk and I’m sure the guys at OST intended it to be that way. You could easily carry it through downtown Chicago without issue.

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The TIB is essentially a messenger bag with 4 pockets; one large pocket for rifle mags and a pistol, two side panels that can fit medical gear and odds and ends and a front pocket that holds pistol mags. The bag has a grab handle, a messenger style shoulder strap and a strap with a fast buckle that can wrap around your waist if you need to move quickly. Once dialed in, the bag can be locked up very secure to your body or worn loose like a messenger bag. Continue reading →

Insane Spring

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Sorry guys, I have been MIA for a bit. A new job and lots of running around has been taking up a lot of time. We do have some great stuff for this summer of 2014. I have gotten heavy into 300 Blackout with a 16in upper build that I put together that is a very nice shooter. The desire for Blackout has sparked another new passion of reloading. I was able to get a smoking deal with some Cabela’s bucks and coupons on a new Hornady Lock & Load progressive press.

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300 Blackout has also taken us down the road of the NFA and stamp collecting with two new suppressors; an AAC 762-SDN-6 and a Silencer Co Sparrow along with a AAC 300 blk SBR.

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The SBR and the 22lr can are in ATF jail waiting for release, although my local dealer/range allows conjugal visits. The 9″ AAC SBR with the SDN-6 on it is about as sweet as it gets! I was unable to get those transferred to my dealer before the E- Forms systems went down so now it looks to be a long paper filing wait. Should be a great Christmas present to myself.

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So we have lots of good reviews on the horizon along with some good GLOCK add-ons; some crap and some worth your time.  And a lot of shooting. We also are working on a new project that I think long time readers will seriously dig.

Hope you guys had a great spring and there is lots of stuff on the way for summer & fall 2014!

KKM Precision’s Drop In Barrel Review

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I have thrown a lot of rounds downrange with my GLOCK 19. I would guess 20-25k. The barrel is still in decent shape although groups may have opened up a little bit. On the advice of Kyle Defoor, I decided to try out KKM Precision’s Glock 19 Match 9mm Drop in barrel. After about 1k round I can say the results are far better than I was hoping for.

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There are a number of quality players in the game of GLOCK drop in barrels. You have Lone Wolf Distributors who makes a quality product for the money that gets great reviews and is a solid contender for the price, although you need to like cartoon charters on the top of your barrel. There is also Storm Lake Barrels, who I would say for the price to value ratio is right up there with KKM. Bar-Sto, another barrel manufacturer, makes excellent barrels but are expensive compared to the others mentioned and I don’t know if the extra cost is worth it. I went with KKM based off Kyle’s recommendation. At the time of writing the KKM Barrel was $165 + shipping and was at my door in less than a week.

FYI – Some barrel makers will offer two types of barrels; Drop in and Match grade. The Match grade may require fitting by a gunsmith and I would not use in self-defense pistol. The Drop in barrels are just that – drop in. They should require no fitting and in regards to the KKM, it has been flawless with every type of ammo I can get my hands on. I have read some musing on the interwebs that the KKM and others can be a little tight with reloads. I am in the process of setting up a reloading bench with a Hornady Lock-N-Load AP and will update this post when I get more real world data on shooting reloads.

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The KKM Match 9mm Drop in barrel is Stainless steel bar stock which is then heat treated and vacuum tempered to 42 to 45 Rockwell = very hard. KKM then CNC the barrel to exact Glock specs. The Chamber is slightly tighter along with different barrel rifling which allows for better accuracy. KKM uses a Button rifling on their barrels. Per KMM Website “Button rifling is a process in which a titanium nitride-coated carbide button is pulled under pressure, displacing the metal and producing a rifled bore. Our process produces a uniform mirror-like finish down the entire length of the barrel. Unlike broach, ECM, or hammer forging, button rifling produces a more accurate bore diameter, surface finish and hardness.  This also produces a more uniform rate of twist. A single button can produce thousands of barrels before wearing undersized. This allows us to maintain a high level of quality control. All of our buttons are produced in house using highly specialized equipment. We experiment with different bore configurations and twist rates, which allows us to maintain an edge in competitive shooting.”

Using an aftermarket barrel will also allow you to use lead reloads if you so desire. GLOCK uses a Polygonal rifling on their barrels which cases issues when shooting exposed lead bullets as the lead can build up in the grooves. This can cause over pressure and a kaBOOM under the right conditions. Hence why GLOCK says NO to lead bullets. Some say it’s not an issue but generally I try to roll with the manufactures recommendations.  Continue reading →

The Good Guys

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We are under-fire everyday and we need your help – If you own a gun PLEASE Join the NRA!

 

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How AK47 Mags are made

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Very cool video on how AK47 steel magazines are made

 

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***IMPORT BAN: 5.45×39 SURPLUS***

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Looks like its the end of 7n6! 

USAC Sales (large importer of 5.45×39 7N6) just posted this up on their site – http://www.usacsales.com/index.php?route=information/news/news&news_id=14.

***IMPORT BAN: 5.45×39 SURPLUS***

Unfortunately the rumors are true, the ATF has banned any further importation of Surplus 5.45X39mm ammunition in to the United States. Please do not contact us with questions regarding the ban, all the information we currently have is posted in this article. We will update is as soon as we know any more information.

All surplus 5.45x39mm contains a steel core of varying hardness depending on its year of production. Although this ammunition does not reach the standards to be classified as “Amor Piercing” or “AP”, no ammunition may be importable with a steel core if there is an available handgun to be purchased by the civilian market that will fire that round.

It appears that someone created a 5.45x39mm Pistol, therefore the ATF has ruled that no further importation of this ammunition shall be approved which contains a steel core. All new production of this ammunition does NOT contain a steel core and therefore will continue to be produced and or imported and sold in the United States. This is the same scenario which occurred with the Surplus 7.62×39 many years ago when the ATF banned the import of that round as well.

All current stock of 5.45x39mm, including private collections can still be sold, traded and used in your weapons. The ban is strictly on the importation of this round.

Most companies, including ourselves sold out very quickly yesterday (3/29/2014) when this news became available. There are currently a few websites on the internet that continue to have inventory.

We are currently in negotiations to procure more of this product which currently resides in the United States. We will keep you posted if we are successful at this.

UPDATE

Here is the official Notice from the BATF (clicking on picture will take you to the BATF website)

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Import Ban on 7N6 5.45×39?

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I generally don’t link to other blogs but if you own an AK74 you need to read this:

Rumors have been circulating that last two days that the BATF has stopped the importation of steel core 5.45×39 ammo. After reading this news on social media, I’m sure many of you fired up your browser and gave Google a thorough workout trying to find a copy of the official BATF letter that gives the smack down to cheap 7N6 ammo… and like me you were probably unable to find such a letter.

Read rest of story at The Bang Switch: http://www.thebangswitch.com/import-ban-on-7n6-5-45×39/#sthash.JAsw3tMg.dpuf

PS – Aim Surplus has 5.45 in stock right now for a decent price.

UPDATE:

Copes Distributing has confirmed that the ATF has in fact shut off the import of 5.4×39 surplus ammo.  From a post they made on AR15.com at 3pm today:

Confirmed from the IMPORT BRANCH of the BATFE…Just got off the phone with them….Exact words No more Imports of 5.45×39 Ammo……. Don’t hate me as we are OUT OF STOCK ALREADY….. Just delivering the message…

 

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Cheap Gun Belt

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If you are looking for a cheap gun belt for concealed carry, you may want check out the Patagonia Tech Web Belt. I have been looking for a new belt for a while. I have been rockn the Endeavor Stitch Works 1.5 inch wide cobra gun belt which is a true 1.5 wide Cobra Belt. Kary over at Endeavor Stitch Works has seemed to have dropped off the face of the earth so I have been on the hunt for a replacement.

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The one thing I wanted, was for it to be super easy to use every day with easy on and off. The Tech Web Belt totally fits that bill. The belt is 1 1/2″ polyester webbing that is 3mm thick, super strong stitching and comes in five or six different colors and costs around $30. It’s a one size fits all belt but if you have a waist over 38 inches look elsewhere as Patagonia only really makes cloths for skinny people. The belt has a forged aluminum buckle that is strong and cinches tight. As a whole the belt is super lightweight weighing in at 5oz.

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Now if you are looking for two layers of coarse grained 1.5 inch nylon webbing with a stiffening strip laminated between the layers and sewn with a total of 7 passes of #69 thread this ain’t it. The Tech Web Belt is not super stiff but stiff enough to hold onto a holster and have great retention when drawing. It buckle also holds tight so it won’t loosen with the added weight of a handgun attached to it. I would not wear it for a pistol class but it is strong and stiff enough for daily carry in jeans or cargo pants.

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In the land of gun belts I would classify it as a good option. As with most things Patagonia, it’s built like a tank and it carries Patagonia’s lifetime Ironclad Guarantee – “If you are not satisfied with one of our products at the time you receive it, or if one of our products does not perform to your satisfaction, you may return it to us for repair, replacement, or refund. Damage due to wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge.”  FYI – they have never not taken anything back that needed work or repair done.

It may not be the answer but worth checking out if you are in the market for a new gun belt.

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