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“We came across a pair of semi-auto shotguns used for competition; one look and we knew further investigation was in order.”
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Product Review: Aero Precision M4E1 UN0012 / AERO PRECISION M4E1 BUILDER SET —
And on the go At the tip of the barrel sits a VG6 Precision Gamma
Hypalon, an innovative synthetic rubber that’s also
556 muzzle brake encased in a VG6 CAGE Device.
used to make Zodiac inflatable boats. The pouch is
The VG6 CAGE Device is designed to quickly install
sized to accept a C-A-T tourniquet and other range
on VG6’s Gamma and Epsilon series muzzle devices
essentials. We’ll keep a Multitasker Twist tool and a
to dampen concussion. It does this by directing
bottle of Slip 2000 EWL lube in ours.
muzzle blast to the sides while maintaining the recoil
The upper that comes with the set is the M4E1
and movement characteristics of the host muzzle
Threaded Assembled Upper Receiver. As with the
device. We topped off our build with a SIG Sauer
lower, the M4E1 Threaded Upper Receiver features
Romeo4T optic, with Midwest Industries Combat
special styling cues that allow it to visually stand
Rifle Offset Sights serving as backups.
out from the crowd. It comes with all the bells
As we expected, the handguard and upper receiver
and whistles you’d expect from a quality upper,
fit together perfectly and, aesthetically speaking, look
including M4 feed ramps and laser-engraved
made for one another—which in fact they are. Including
position marks on the Picatinny rail. Threaded to
the handguard and upper and lower receivers, this set
accept a standard AR-15 barrel nut, this upper
of three foundational pieces comprising the M4E1 set
receiver can accept any handguard that uses a
can make any AR build look and feel like a perfectly
standard nut. It is forged from 7075-T6 aluminum
machined custom piece.
and includes the port door and a pre-installed forward assist. The M4E1 upper’s Picatinny profile was
We found the Aero Precision M4E1 Builder Set to be much more than just a grouping of three pieces to base your build on. It’s the detail-oriented design
designed to blend in seamlessly with Aero’s ATLAS
and engineering of each of the individual pieces
handguards, one of which came with this set. As
that make this kit a true standout. Add your choice
mentioned, the handguard’s length and attachment
of handguard style, length, and attachment type,
point style are the user’s choice. We chose a 9-inch
as well as some really custom finish options, and
ATLAS R-One, which features an uninterrupted
it’s tempting to start any build with this set. If you’re
Picatinny rail on its spine and M-Lok attachment
looking to start your first or even fifteenth build, this
points. The shorter-length handguard complements
is an option that’s worth considering.
a 10.5-inch Aero Precision .223 Wylde barrel.
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: : Bolt-action Remington 700 pistol platform : : Based on Black Collar Arms build-your-own kit : : “Freaking Fun”
BCA PORK SWORD R700 PISTOL Text by DANNY CHANG Images by JERRY TSAI
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Buyer’s Guide
Remington
700 Stock
& Chassis Text by JOHN SCOTT Images COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURERS
T
he Remington Model 700 line of rifles has been the go-to bolt-action,
Aside from the action and barrel, one component that is essential to the accuracy and
precision-shooting instrument for the majority
performance of the venerable 700 is its stock or
of shooters in America, and probably the world,
chassis. Over the past few years, manufacturers
since its introduction in 1962. At times, it’s hard
have pushed the limits, researching, testing,
to fathom the longevity and success that this
and producing some of the best rifle
platform has enjoyed. Even nearing its 60th
foundations that a precision shooter could
birthday, the design is still going strong.
dream of. We have collected 14 of the latest
Part of what makes the 700 so timeless
stocks and chassis to hit the market. Some
is in part its robust aftermarket support.
are built for ultimate precision and others are
The Remington 700, which already comes
designed to balance weight for shooters on the
available in a wide variety of variants from the
move. Which one will you equip your rifle with?
manufacturer, has so much coverage that
: : Stock and chassis platforms for Remington 700
you can build a complete rifle without using a single piece from Remington itself. That’s pretty incredible support.
: : Support for both long and short actions : : 14 manufacturers represented
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Accuracy International AXAICS Action: Short, Long Magazine Type: AICS pattern
Quick Take: This combat-proven chassis features polymer and alloy construction, which provides the rigidity, strength, and durability necessary to provide a stable, rugged platform. The AXAICS includes degrees of modularity and configurability that cannot be achieved with traditional stocks. Quick and easy to install and requiring no specialized gunsmithing, this chassis system is available for short and long Remington 700 actions in .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge families.
03 Brownells BRN-1 PRECISION CHASSIS Action: Short, Long Magazine Type: AICS pattern Quick Take: Manufactured by MDT, the BRN-1 is developed exclusively for Brownells and is inspired by MDT’s popular LSS rifle chassis. It accepts AR-style furniture including buttstock, pistol grip, and other accessories, ensuring that owners can customize their rifle any way they see fit. Constructed from 6061 aluminum, it features a V-shaped bedding system that accommodates most heavy barrels. Available in black and flat dark earth with M-Lok attachment points.
MSRP: $1,662-$1,766
MSRP: $449
URL: accuracyinternational.us
URL: brownells.com
02 Black Collar Arms Action: Short
Gear Head Works
Magazine Type: AICS pattern
ONE
Quick Take: The Pork Sword accepts Remington 700 footprint short actions, is machined from a solid block of 7075-T651 billet aircraft aluminum, weighs only 14.3 ounces, and comes Mil-Spec Type III hardcoat anodized as standard with Cerakote options available. It accepts any AR-15 pistol grip; if you’re building a bolt pistol it also accepts any M1913 Picatinny rail compatible pistol stabilizing brace. The chassis accepts AICSpattern, single-stack magazines.
Action: Short
MSRP: $300-$440
MSRP: $399 (chassis only)
URL: blackcollararms.com
URL: onepistol.com
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04 Magazine Type: AICS pattern Quick Take: Available as a complete boltaction pistol, the Gear Head Works One sits on a chassis featuring a length that’s specific to pistol builds. The aluminum chassis is available in no fewer than 11 color variations from the factory. As of this writing, Gear Head Works is in the process of releasing the One chassis as a standalone item.
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“Carefully pre-planning and following the themed concept made the build process go smoothly.” colored Cerakote job. The colors, along with the weathered and worn look, really do give it an authentic character. “This build went fairly smoothly, with few hiccups,”
Gonos says of the project. “Pre-planning and following the conceptual idea of what we wanted made the process smooth. Quentin Defense’s ARQ-15 was a perfect platform to base it on.” When asked about his favorite details, Gonos replied
that he particularly likes the Iron City Rifle Works G2 Competition Enhanced BCG. “ICRW makes an excellent bolt carrier group that runs flawlessly. These BCGs are never a disappointment,” he says. “Plus, the color scheme and the bolt color matched perfectly.” He also called out the Falkor Defense Optimus PDW
Stock as one of the gun’s highlights. “Creating a weapon that’s from a galaxy far, far away is all about nailing the look,” Gonos says. “Most stocks fall short of this requirement, but Falkor Defense’s Optimus was indeed the winning choice. The single guide rod, along with its unique look, really made the grade. It features solid construction and has a good surface for laser engraving.”
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02 Details like the Battle Arms Development bolt and magazine releases were selected to help enhance the themed look.
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Steve Gonos’ Fett Blaster Specifications Caliber: 5.56mm Overall Length: 21-25 in. Barrel: Faxon Firearms Gov’t/ SOCOM 5.56 NATO (7.5 in.) Weight Unloaded: 6 lbs, 10 oz.
OBA FETT Receivers: Quentin Defense ARQ-15 Slick Side Receiver Set Coating: Cerakote by Koted Arms Laserwork: 2A Tactical LLC
Featured Accessories Optic: Leopold Mark AR MOD 1 1.5-4x20 Optic Mount: Aero Precision Ultralight 30mm Trigger: CMC Trigger
Stock: Falkor Defense Optimus PDW Magazine: Magpul PMAG
Parts & Accessories: Pantheon Arms Prometheus MC with Dolos Takedown Handguard, POF Tomahawk Charging Handle, Iron City Rifle Works G2 Competition Enhanced BCG CopperHead, Bootleg Inc. Pistol Length Gas Tube, Superlative Arms .750 Adjustable Gas Block, Strike Industries Cookie Cutter Comp, Quentin Defense “Skinny Bitch” Grip, Elftman Tactical Push Button Safety, Battle Arms Development Mag Release, Battle Arms Development Bolt Release, Strike Industries Takedown Pins
“Concealment and adaptability are key for any skilled Mandalorian hunter—or your average PDW carrier.”
And according to Gonos, the Pantheon Arms
Prometheus MC handguard with Dolos takedown
system is “a unique piece to add to an out-of-thisuniverse weapon system. Pantheon Arms really
created an opportunity to take the Fett Blaster to the next level. For a skilled bounty hunter, concealment and adaptability are key. The takedown meets that requirement in this theme build.” In closing, Gonos shared a few further thoughts: “Builds like this really appeal to a silent majority who appreciate something that’s beyond the run-of-the-
About the Owner
mill black rifle. These custom builds celebrate quality
Name: Steve Gonos
and highlight creativity to help take shooting sports to
IG: @2a_tactical_az
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Occupation: Owner, 2A Tactical LLC Special Thanks: Jason @ Iron City Rifle Works, JD @ Koted Arms
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02 “Less than a week after the project began, a computergenerated rendering had been completed with all the requested modifications—and more.”
creatives and visionaries large and small. Best of all, they
sight like a Trijicon RMR. Bethlenfalvy took it from there.
aim to provide their services quickly and affordably. That
He reverse-engineered the slide to uncover its internal
sounded like the right kind of partner to help Seargeant
workings and ascertain where he could make cuts into it
see his project through. The only question was: Would
for the window and red dot as requested.
Alpha Dog take the job? Alpha Dog did not shy away from the challenge
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Less than a week after he had the pistol in hand, Bethlenfalvy had a computer-generated rendering of
when it was offered. In fact, Alpha Dog founder and
the slide complete with the requested modifications and
CEO Aaron Bethlenfalvy was enthusiastic in taking on
more. He included the top window and added angles
something they hadn’t done before—modifying and
to match the style of the slide, a thoughtful detail. He
completely customizing a CZ SP-01 from the ground up.
also added three additional windows on each side. After
Timing would be an issue—Bethlenfalvy was headed out
examining the slide rendering, the idea of porting the
of country in less than four weeks, so the entire project
CZ’s barrel came up and Bethlenfalvy was on it without
needed to be completed before he left. Even with this
hesitation. Realizing that an RMR red dot would be
time constraint, Seargeant and Bethlenfalvy moved
too wide for comfortably fit on the slide, Bethlenfalvy
forward with the endeavor.
recommended that Seargeant find a slimmer alternative.
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comes equipped with a rear backup sight notch, which
goes down. A custom-made front sight with a calibrated
Alpha Dog cut the top slide window and three additional windows on each side.
allowed for the red dot to be moved back as far back
height will be Seargeant’s next upgrade.
as possible. Due to the time constraints, a CZ front
02 The grip panels are VZ carbon-look G10, whose modern style complements the build quite well.
03 The front sight is a CZ suppressor-height unit which, since it’s a tad too tall, will be swapped for a custom replacement in the near future.
Proving that they can do it all, Alpha Dog took care of
suppressor-height sight is temporarily mounted at the
the pistol’s Cerakoting as well. Seargeant wanted to do
front of the slide. It is a tad too tall, but would still come
something completely different from what he’s done in the
in handy in a pinch in the unlikely event that the red dot
past. In this spirit, he requested the pistol be finished in a
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color-changing, chameleon-style coating. Having never applied chameleon paint before, Bethlenfalvy was game to try. He applied the protective top coat of Armor Clear with cyan/red/green chameleon additive after covering the SP-01 with Armor Clear Cerakote. The look is indeed eye-catching, especially at the range. With so much going on with the slide, what about doing something special to the frame? From the factory, the SP01’s frame comes with a little patch of texture engraved on the front part of the frame’s grip where your middle and
Utilizing a 3D scanner, laser machine, and a CNC,
The SP-01’s slide width is similar to a Glock 43’s and
Bethlenfalvy got to work. Over the phone, ideas were
might be even skinnier. An ultra-slim Shield Sights RMSc
kicked around that included the idea of adding a window
red dot was the only solution that seemed to fit. As you
for intricate laser work, Bethlenfalvy volunteered to do
cut at the top of the slide and a provision for a red dot
can see, it worked out great. What’s more, the RMSc
something more. He expanded on the factory’s patch of
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“The pistol is coated in color-shifting ‘chameleon’ Cerakote, which Alpha Dog had never done before but was game to try out.”
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03 grip checkering and took it further up on the front part
To back up the build’s refined theme, Seargeant went
of the grip as well as on the sides of the frame, which
with VZ grips that are finished in carbon-fiber-look
we’ve never seen on a CZ SP-01. We got to handle
G10. We agree that the subdued yet modern look of
the pistol and thought that the extra, subtle grip the
the carbon pattern fits the pistol’s theme quite well.
checkering provided was a welcome enhancement.
Hanging on the SP-01’s rail is a SureFire X300U-B. This
It is said that if you’re going to tinker with a CZ,
weaponlight was chosen for its legendary performance
it’s best to at some point go to the experts at Cajun
as well as its all-metal body, which matches the all-
Gun Works. Seargeant found that to be a solid piece
metal frame and slide of the pistol.
of advice. He opted to swap out his stock trigger
We’d say that the customizer faithfully completed
assembly for Cajun Gun Works’ 75 Series Pro Package
the pistol owner’s vision. Seargeant’s SP-01 is a unique
group. The package includes everything required to
piece for sure. It’s not often you see these pistols with
outfit the SP-01 with a reliable, high-performance
slide cuts, barrel ports, and custom framework to the
trigger. It endows the pistol with an eight-pound
degree that has been completed here. We’ve got to
double-action and three-and-a-half pound single-
give it to Bethlenfalvy and Alpha Dog, especially with
action trigger. It cuts the reset by half, and the trigger
this build. He not only tackled design and machining on
is moved five millimeters rearward with the pistol’s
an unfamiliar platform, but applied a type of Cerakote
hammer down. Helping even out the size of the
he’d never used. We admire his bold willingness to try
safeties, Cajun’s left-side safety mirrors the bigger CZ
anything. He pulled it all together very, very nicely.
factory right-side safety, as the one that comes on the
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02 Enhancements were made to the grip checkering on the pistol’s grip and on the sides of the frame.
03 The red dot is an ultra-slim Shield Sights RMSc with a rear backup sight notch that allows the unit to be mounted as far back as possible.
CZ’s left side is smaller.
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2019 GOLDEN TRIGGR AWARD MOST INNOVATIVE FIREARM
Text by MICHAEL GREY
Golden Triggr Awards H
eld annually in the Pacific Northwest, Triggrcon is
WINNER LWRCI SMG .45 PISTOL One look at LWRCI’s new SMG .45 pistol and you’ll realize why it stole the show. Representing the first model in LWRCI’s SMG family, the new LWRCI SMG .45 Pistol features an SB Tactical brace and is built on an AR platform that runs LWRCI’s proprietary Short Recoil/Delayed Blowback operating system. Best of all, it’s quite lightweight, weighing only 5.9 pounds, and compact, folding down to a mere 15.3 inches. MSRP: $2,995 For more information on SMG .45 pistol, visit lwrci.com.
a dedicated firearms show that showcases and
celebrates the top design and engineering innovations in the small-arms space. As expected, the show’s 2019 rendition brought showgoers plenty of the latest in tactical gear to check out. Items included the newest guns and other related accessories. Triggrcon separates itself from major firearms events
2019 GOLDEN TRIGGR AWARD MOST INNOVATIVE NEW OPTIC
such as SHOT Show and NRA’s Annual Meetings in that this show was created expressly for the tactically minded. show draws the attention and participation of companies
WINNER SIG SAUER ROMEO8H
who serve the tactical small arms world. It is a hotbed for
The Romeo8H 1 x 38mm is a full-sized red dot
companies debuting their latest innovations. Some of
sight designed for modern sporting rifles (MSRs)
the items displayed on the show floor are prototypes and
and shotguns. A Quad Ballistic Circle Dot reticle
concepts fresh from the machine shop or testing range.
with ballistic holds will withstand the most severe
This year’s Triggrcon was held July 24-27, 2019, in Bellevue,
conditions, and is ideal for rapid target acquisition
Washington. It is part industry-only tradeshow, part public
in any environment with an exceptionally large
spectacle.
38mm field of view. The Romeo8H features
With such a targeted audience, it’s not hard to see why the
2019 marks the Triggrcon Golden Triggr Awards’ second
MOTAC power management and a rectangular
year. The Golden Triggr Awards are bestowed on products
viewing window, and will maintain zero under the
that demonstrate the latest innovations in the tactical small-
most hostile temperature differentials.
arms arena. Recipients of the Golden Triggr Awards are evaluated on the following criteria: 1) Concept and Design—
MSRP: $599
innovation that addresses a need and becomes a basis for
For more information on SIG’s Romeo8H,
future innovation; 2) Finish—quality of materials used and
visit sigsauer.com.
manufacturing design; and 3) End User—the innovation should provide a high value to the consumer and benefits that exceed the cost. Four Golden Triggr awards were given out, one each for the firearms and optics categories and two for accessories. Without further ado, here’s a look at the winners of the second annual Golden Triggr Awards. [ UN12 ]
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Golden Triggr Awards
2019 GOLDEN TRIGGR MOST INNOVATIVE ACCESSORY WINNER KILLER INNOVATIONS VELOCITY GLOCK COMPENSATOR Killer Innovations’ Velocity Glock Compensator “brakes” all the rules! This compensator significantly reduces recoil and muzzle climb and attaches in an innovative new way that makes it completely different from any other compensator on the market. The team at Killer Innovation adjusted the ports and tuned this
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MSRP: $110 For more information on Killer Innovations’ Velocity
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2019 GOLDEN TRIGGR MOST INNOVATIVE ACCESSORY
WINNER SEISMIC AMMO 185-GRAIN 9MM AMMO Seismic’s QuakeMaker +M 9mm NATO bullets are heavier and reportedly deliver far greater momentum than any other 9mm cartridge, and at subsonic velocities. Because of this, they’re ideal for suppressed use. The bullets are 160% the weight of a standard 9mm, which gives you much heavier hits on your target. MSRP: $28.98 per 21-round pack For more information on Seismic Ammo 185-grain 9mm ammo, visit seismicammo.com.
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