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SIG P320 Carry Text by ROLAND WILKES Images by JAY CANTER
: : Custom build based on a SIG P320 XCarry module : : Grey Ghost slide & Rival Arms threaded barrel : : Custom grip texturing & Cerakote
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umans as a species always seem to be fixated on finding the Next Big Thing. A pessimist might call it “Grass Is Greener”
syndrome. An optimist might point out that it’s just part of our desire to constantly improve and evolve. Both might argue it’s even coded into our DNA. In the firearms realm, at some point in the not-so-distant past, Glocks became the Next Big Thing. From the factory they weren’t much to look at, and certain people abhor them for this very reason. But they were and are tough, reliable, relatively lightweight, affordable, and come in a variety of different formats to suit different purposes. They became widely dispersed among both civilians and professionals, and it wasn’t long before the aftermarket noticed. So what might be the pistol camp’s Next Big Thing? Some think you’re looking at it—SIG Sauer’s P320 and its kin. The United States military thought so, and many in the firearms aftermarket who’ve thrown their chips into the SIG market believe this sector will only continue to grow. The P320 is referred to in SIG’s own literature as a “modular handgun series”—which, pardon us, we tend to read as “modify at will.” In fact, you can even commission SIG itself to build you your own custom version and have it shipped just the way you like it, direct from the factory. Of course if that were the case here, the story would be over. So that’s definitely not the case here. This P320 began life as a stripped XSeries Carry module—frame—that was built up for improved function, enhanced conceal- and carry-ability, and, of course, improved aesthetics. The owner/builder is Jay Canter, firearms enthusiast, photographer, manufacturer, consultant, and founder of Violent Art Firearms, where he builds guns of his own design for a growing customer base. This pistol is not a Violent Art Firearms branded build per se, but it is a good example of the cache a Canter/VAF brainstorm can bring to an otherwise “me too” kind of gun. “Everyone knows that when it comes to aftermarket parts and support for handguns, more companies make parts for Glockbased pistols over any other brand,” Canter says. “Slowly but surely, however, companies are seeing how great the P320 is for UN12mag.com
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Customized Midwest Industries MI-15F Text by MARTIN ANDERS Images by MICHAEL GREY
: : Low-light/no-light capable : : SureFire suppressed : : Chambered in 5.56 NATO
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Product Review
HOLOSUN
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Advanced Enclosed Micro Sight Text by JAMES YORK Images by JERRY TSAI
H
olosun’s Advanced Enclosed Micro Sight, or AEMS for
short, has rapidly made a name for itself in the 1x optic market since its introduction less than a year ago. Once we got our hands on one, it was easy to see why. AEMS is a compact, non-magnified optic that offers a host of features not found on most other comparable red dot sights. The optic’s most notable
“Notable features include solar power and multiple reticle choices.”
Holosun extends the optic’s runtime by including two of the company’s signature features, Solar Failsafe and Shake Awake. The solar panel located on AEMS’s topside is there to allow it to remain powered even when the battery fails. Solar Failsafe features automatic brightness adjustments, so when you’re under the sun you’ll have a bright reticle, but when you move indoors the
features include multiple reticle
with the press of a button. Although
reticle will automatically dim to
choices and a solar panel for back-
not required for most shooters, it’s
match ambient lighting conditions.
up power, but that’s not all.
nice to be able to switch between
We tried this out and it works as
reticles depending on preference or
promised. Remember that solar is
targeting requirements.
still light-dependent, so if it gets too
The optic may vaguely remind you of an EOTech due to its squared shape, but it is more in line size-
With a tough 7075-T6 aluminum
dark, the reticle disappears. That’s
wise with an Aimpoint Micro-series
housing, the optic’s exterior is
why this is a back-up feature; you’ll
red dot. At 2.2 inches in length and
streamlined for snag-free operation.
still want to keep a live battery in it
weighing a scant 3.9 ounces minus
It includes built-in clear lens
for full functionality.
its mount, the diminutive AEMS has
protectors in the front and rear that
a smaller form factor than even an
can be easily flipped downward
efficient and always ready for action,
Aimpoint Micro T-2. Don’t let its size
if needed. AEMS runs on the
the optic features Holosun’s Shake
fool you; even though it’s small, the
commonly found coin-shaped
Awake technology. During periods
AEMS is undeniably feature-rich.
CR2032 battery and has a 50,000-
of motionlessness the optic goes to
hour rated battery life. The battery is
sleep by shutting the LED off. When
which only offer one type of reticle
inserted via a battery tray that slides
the optic is moved after it has fallen
each, the AEMS contains Holosun’s
out of the right side. This allows the
asleep, it will automatically turn
innovative Multi Reticle System
battery to be swapped out without
on without the need to press any
(MRS). This means that the optic’s
affecting zero. Two Torx screws keep
buttons. The amount of time it takes
reticle can be instantly switched
the tray securely in place while in its
for the LED to enter sleep mode is
from a single 2 MOA red dot, to a
stowed position.
user programmable. This feature can
Unlike the aforementioned optics,
65 MOA circle with a 2 MOA red dot center, to just a 65 MOA circle,
As if 50,000 hours on a single battery wasn’t long enough life,
Keeping the AEMS further power-
be completely deactivated as well. Operation of the AEMS is done
: : Multiple reticle choices : : Solar Failsafe back-up power : :Includes 1/3 co-witness mount
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NATO-Spec AKM Text by MARTIN ANDERS Images by MICHAEL GREY
: : Based on a WBP Jack 556SR : : Ukrainian accessory equipped : : Chambered in 5.56 NATO
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“WBP AKs are easily identifiable thanks to the Polish eagle etched on the left side of the sight block, a motif that symbolizes the sovereignty and unity of Poland.” UN12mag.com
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Bilstein 8112 shocks and B8 upper control arms in front and Bilstein 8100s in the rear.
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An Urban Medical Gear TRK-1 med kit is looped into the passenger-side window MOLLE panel.
screwed into the floor, so it ain’t going
with the OEM theme by cutting up one of
really smooth and can handle a lot of
they light up with the interior lights. I kept
switch in the dash.
As cool as it would have been—and
nowhere. The slides for the drawer are weight. The carpeting on top of the box
matches the interior’s color and texture. My original idea for the rear safe was
definitely cheaper—to make my own
to have some pluck-n-pull foam for the
leaning toward a ready-made option
After using it like this for a few range
drawer system for the rear, I was always because I knew I would primarily be
storing guns, and I wanted something
secure. The BossStrongBox 7126-7611 measures 40 inches wide by 10 inches tall by 22 inches deep, which leaves about an inch of clearance on each
side and about 5 inches of clearance
between the back of the rear seats. It’s UN12 / Issue 017
A BossStrongBox 71267611 pull-out drawer was called upon for secure firearms storage.
look neat with the FJ image on them and
my switch blanks as the backing for the
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interior so I could have a “truck gun.”
days, I think I prefer to leave it empty
so I can load it based on my needs for the day. I have a few soft gun cases
that fit perfectly width-wise inside the
drawer, and there’s still room for things like ammo and ear pro. On any other
day I might have three to four individual
rifle cases that can fit inside the drawer,
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2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications Engine: 4.0-liter V6 (1GR-FE) Transmission: Six-speed manual (RA61F) Suspension : Front—Bilstein B8 8112 Zone Control coilovers, Bilstein B8 upper control arms Rear—Bilstein B8 8100 Zone Control shocks, Bilstein B12 1.5” Lift Rear Springs Wheels & Tires : Titan7 AK-1, 17x8.5; Nitto Terra Grappler G2, 305/70/17 Exterior : Frontrunner Outfitters Slimline roof rack, Frontrunner Outfitters 2m Awning, Frontrunner Outfitters stainless steel folding table & under-rack mount, Frontrunner Outfitters Hi-Lift jack mount, WeatherTech window visors, Baja Designs S2 Pro lighting, Crye Precision MultiCam Alpine vinyl wrap, Baja Designs Squadron Pro ditch lights, Amazon shorty antenna, Baja Designs LP6 front driving lights, Baja Designs Squadron SAE fog lights, Smittybilt M1 front bumper, Frontrunner Outfitters bottle opener, Pioneer reverse camera, Demello Offroad rock sliders
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Interior: CH4x4 push-button switches, Pioneer NEX7600 Infotainment System, BossStrongBox 7612 gun safe drawer (rear storage), Refined Cycle RM3 & RM4 MOLLE panels (rear windows), Tactical Walls VMod wall (rear door), Blue Sea 12-circuit fuse block power source for all accessories (engine bay)
Special Thanks Gene Y., Randall T., Don N., Josh E., Kento K., Michael E., Mark H., and Chris F.
On the passenger-side panel I opted
for the Urban Medical Gear TRK-1,
basically a big IFAK that will allow me
to take care of anything from a boo-boo to a gunshot wound. Everything in the
kit, and the location, was methodically protecting the contents while also
I discovered that I had to install
keeping them securely locked up.
the pouches onto the panels before
about installing were the MOLLE panels
of nullifies the modularity aspect of
One of the mods I’d been excited
in the back windows. Partly because
these windows are kind of useless in the FJ, and also because I have so much MOLLE gear left over from my airsoft
days. Much to my dismay, these things are really expensive! Maybe I’m a little jaded because I know a little bit about steel and manufacturing costs, but I
couldn’t bring myself to pay $200 per window. Fortunately, I found Refined
Cycle and was able to get both window
panels for around $200—a much easier pill to swallow.
mounting them to the car, which kind MOLLE. For some of the pouches I
did loop them in before mounting, but
designed by UMG in tandem with
Vanquest Gear so that all of my massive hemorrhage supplies are together, all of my airway stuff is together, and so on.
The driver side has some recovery gear and my tire patch kit.
The most memorable experience
of Salt Lake City. Slick red rocks, just
like Moab, but in an area of about 200 square yards. This was the first time
I really tested FJ’s capabilities. I was
careful not to try some of Little Moab’s most challenging features, but I did use the low gearing to crawl up to
the midway point of the biggest rock
feature, where we could see for miles in
every direction. From there, we followed some of the trails into the hills and drove through an abandoned train tunnel
carved into the mountains, where the
for some others I opted for MOHL-AIR
with this vehicle so far has been a trip to
basically turns my MOLLE pouch into
in order to attend a Fieldcraft Survival
often, I managed to put 10,000 miles on
road to see more of the state. The gun
Every time I use it it’s usually for a road
panels from Vanquest Gear, which
a tear-away pouch with some really
strong Velcro. And when I say really
strong, I mean it. I accidentally dropped one of these panels onto the carpeting
of my BossStrongBox safe, and when I
lifted the MOHL-AIR panel up to remove it, the carpet came with it. This Velcro is stronger than the carpet glue.
Utah with my wife and boys. I drove up rifle course and to take the family off-
safe worked wonderfully to secure the guns and gear for the class, and the
rest of the vehicle was awesome for the family.
We visited an area called Little Moab,
which is about 45 minutes southwest
Baja Designs lights really shined.
Although I don’t drive this vehicle very
it in one year. Not bad for a third vehicle. trip, so when it’s not in storage it gets
put to good use. It’s been a fun project
that works well for what I needed. With that in mind, I’m looking forward to many more adventures. [ UN12 ]
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where possible. I like the contrast of a dark camouflage scheme mixed with bright gold parts scattered all over. The front end cut on the slide, which teases the gold barrel with its functional yet aesthetically pleasing top ports, makes the pistol almost too pretty to shoot, but I promise this thing sees lots of range time. I paired the ZPS.4 slide with a ZP upper parts kit (UPK). The ZP UPK is manufactured in the USA so I was not worried about its quality and
Cost Breakdown Looking to build your own non-Glock and wondering how much the featured G19 clone cost to build? The author shared his records with us, but remember the listed prices are full retail and don’t include tax and shipping, so your actual cost may vary. But this does give us a ballpark idea of what a build like this may cost.
reliability. I also added a Rook Tactical Smooth Operator guide rod for its improved mechanics over stock rods. Rook’s guide rod is machined from 17-4 stainless steel and has a radius at the tip where it interacts with the slide to prevent snagging and provide a “smoother” overall operation. It is an uncaptured spring system, so if Future Me ever wanted to tune the pistol, I have that option. The guide rod comes with one of the best recoil springs on the market, a Wolff spring in 18 pounds, enough said.
Nomad 9 Enhanced Frame G19 Gen4............................................................................................. $200.00
The Gen4 pattern ZPS.4 slide matches my Nomad 9 Gen4 frame but the
Nomad Defense Nomad 9 Magwell Extension and Backstrap Combo..................................$79.00
Rook Tactical guide rod and Wolff spring are made for Gen3 pistols, so I
Zaffiri Precision G19 Barrel – Ported, Flush and Crown, TiN......................................................$169.00
added the Rook Tactical Gen 4 to Gen 3 guide rod adapter to complete the system. (As luck would have it, both the Rook rod and adapter were available in TiN.)
Zaffiri Precision RTS Slide for Glock 19 Gen 3, ZPS.4, RMR, Multicam Black .......................$349.99 Holosun HE509T-G2 X2 ..........................................................................................................................$541.16
The ZPS.4 slide is offered pre-cut to accept a red dot optic if desired.
Strike Industries Strike Iron Sights, Suppressor Height................................................................ $34.95
Unlike the factory Glock’s modular optic system that requires you to get
Nomad Defense Lower Parts Kit for G19 Gen4/5, Complete, with Trigger........................... $92.00
specific optic mounting plates in order to mount the optic of choice, ZP
Rook Tactical Nomad 9 Dimpled Pin Kit ........................................................................................... $23.50
offers slides cut specifically for your optic. Choose from Trijicon RMR or
Zaffiri Precision Upper Parts Kit for Glock G19 Gen 4.................................................................... $89.99
Holosun footprints. A cover plate is included for those who are not quite ready for optics but want the option to mount one down the road. My vision is worsening as I age but I still refuse to wear corrective
Rook Tactical Smooth Operator G19 Guide Rod with 18lb Spring ............................................ $29.99 Rook Tactical Gen 4 to Gen 3 Guide Rod Adapter .............................................................................$13.49
lenses—one way I’m trying to cling to my youth. As a result, I say the
Strike Industries PolyFlex Slide Backplate for Glock ........................................................................$7.95
bigger the window on a red dot, the better. Up until recently I mostly used
Timney Triggers Alpha Competition Series for Glock Gen 3-4................................................. $158.99
Trijicon RMR, Leupold DeltaPoint and similar non-fully enclosed red
Rook Tactical TiN Smooth Operator Safety Plunger ...................................................................... $17.99
dots. A recent acquisition of a SIG Sauer Romeo3MAX, which has a huge
Rainier Arms MARS (Magazine Advanced Release System) for Glock Gen 4 & 5 .............. $59.95
30mm wide lens, was great for me, as I like a wide field of view. Here, I chose a Holosun HE509T, which is a fully enclosed optic. I had a few very specific needs for this pistol that the Holosun was able to address, and using it opened my eyes to a different kind of optic. I have recently adopted the newer ideology of high optic height mounts
Kägwerks Extended & Raised Slide Release for Glock Gen 3/4 ............................................... $49.00 SureFire X300UH-B Weaponlight .................................................................................................... $359.00 Strike Industries Aluminum Extended Magazine Plate for Glock G17/G22 ........................... $38.95 Strike Industries Extended Magazine Plate for Glock G19 ............................................................ $17.95
on my rifles. I feel they provide a more comfortable way to shoot by
TOTAL MSRP* ................................................................................................................................... $2,332.85
allowing a head-up posture, so I was inspired to try out a similar high
*Prices listed are MSRP at the time of this article’s writing. Total does not include tax and shipping fees.
pistol optic setup that would place the iron sights in the lower onequarter (or even lower) portion of the optic’s window. Because I wanted to
Light The SureFire X300UH-B interfaces with a SureFire MasterFire holster.
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Shoot This Drill THE BRUISER CRUISER Text by
JOE DAWSON
Illustrations by CHARLES “CHIP” LASKY
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here are a lot of “ideal” situations in theoretical combat. I feel like if anyone doesn’t like or
subscribe to a certain method they will pull out every “what-if” they can think of to somehow steer the conversation back to the safe space their current skill set occupies. The problem with this thinking is that for those who have ever been overseas, or in any type of fight for that matter, you can often find yourself in situations outside of what many would call ideal.
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