August 2021: New Guns and Gear

You are looking for a new iron, or a piece of equipment to improve the one you have? You’re looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance your existing firearms? You’ll forget it. The AR-15 is a powerful weapon that can be used in the field to take everything, from deer to cattle. Rock River Arms’ Fred Eichler series light predator2L is a great addition to any hunter who is looking for a lightweight rifle that is tuned to perfection. The 16-inch fluted barrel rifle is named after Fred Eichler and comes with all the accessories you need to get coyotes roaring. The versatile.223 Wylde chamber accepts both 5.56 NATO and.223 Remington rounds, as well as a smooth two stage match-grade trigger and RRA’s Fred Eichler Series Muzzle Brake for controlling muzzle lift. The lightweight carbon-fiber handguard is the perfect finishing touch. It features the same coyote-paw-print pattern as all Eichler gear. MSRP: Starting at $1945Tac Shield 2-Point Padded SlingLightweight and agile, this sling allows you to comfortably keep a rifle close at your side and ready for deployment. Tac Shield’s new system makes it a lot easier. The strap is comfortable even when used for long periods of time and has a generous amount padding on its webbing. It is easy to engage, as with all two-points. The sling attaches quickly to shooter’s needs and can be configured using the built-in QD swivels. It also features an emergency release buckle that allows you to quickly disengage your rifle and sling so it doesn’t hang up. The padded sling by Tac Shield is proudly American-made. It’s an easy and effective AR upgrade. MSRP: $29.99Phoenix Warfare Billet Hand StopAs handy as they are, adding a handstop to a system generally means adding bulk and snag points. The micro stop Phoenix Weaponry has created is a great alternative. The inconspicuous accessory is made from billet aluminum and provides a solid support hand for the rifle without making it bulky. It also serves as a barrier rest. It’s compatible with M-lok handguards which are among the most popular at the moment and is easy to add to any firearm. It also features a QD sling attachment and rugged hard-coat anodization. Phoenix packs a lot of features into a small package. MSRP: $29.99Winchester 5.56 NATO DefenderThe Ar is a natural defensive weapon. This begs the question: Do you buy defensive ammunition to feed your AR? With the introduction of the 64-grain Defender load in 5.56 NATO, Winchester is an excellent and effective option for this job. The load is designed for self-defense and features a bonded bullet with a soft-point bullet. It also has an extruded copper jacket. The bullet’s extra-thick base increases its penetration potential and helps it hold together once it reaches its destination. It expands like a dickens, making it a devastating weapon for anyone who is unlucky enough. MSRP: $42.99 for a box of 20Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW. Ultra-compact and as tough as Daniel Defense’s full-sized rifles the DDM4 PDW is the ultimate in overwhelming CQ defense. Which one should you choose? An AR pistol or a short-barrel rifle, that is the question. The.300 Blackout is very agile, measuring in at a tick more than 20 inches with a 7-inch cold hammer-forged barrel. The gun can also be used with supersonic and sub-sonic ammunition thanks to its 1:7 inch twist. It’s easy to attach a suppressor due to its size. Daniel Defense also includes a linear compensator to make it easy to keep the target on shot to shot. The pistol version comes with a Maxim Defense CQB Pistol Brace that helps stabilize the system. MSRP: $1.940EOTECH Vudu 5–25x50mm FFP riflescope. With its impeccable edge-to-edge precision and a time span of less than a minute, the Vudu is a popular choice for law enforcement, military, and other competitors. It’s not a joke: It’s the best way to get an AR out of its limits, accurately. The scope offers detailed image delivery and a wide magnification range. It has a 5x setting for medium-range work, and a 25x setting for distant targets. The EOTECH scope’s 50mm objective lens won’t fade even when dialed up. The scope’s first-focal plane optic, the illuminated MD3 and Horus H59 reticles provide ranging and correctional capabilities at all magnifications. The Vudu features EZ Check Zero Stop, parallax adjustment, and plenty of turrets. MSRP: Starting at $2,000.099German Precision Optics SPECTRAdot Red Dot. German Precision Optics (GPO), is best known for its hunting scopes. However, it has now turned its attention to a tactical optic. The SPECTRAdot is here. The aiming-solution is a compact, lightweight, and high-quality red-dot optical. It is ideal for any system that requires quick target acquisition, such as AR or turkey guns. GPO’s first red dot is now fully equipped. It features a large 3 MOA dot, 11 brightness settings, 1/2 MOA windage, elevation adjustments, and a mount that can be used with Picatinny and Weaver rails. It is also an energy drinker. Shooters can expect to get up to 50,000 hours of shooting time with one CR2032-sized battery. It’s ready to go whenever you need it. MSRP: $399.99 MSRP: $399.99Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared as a Gun Digest the Magazine June 2021 issue. Download your Storm Tactical Printable Target pack 62 Printable MOA targets with DOT drills – Rifle Range YARDS. This impressive target pack is from Storm Tactical and contains 62 printable targets that can be used for rifle or handgun range usage. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be found in MOA. Perfect for long-range shooting! 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