Fellow Gun Owning Californians, I have great news! I got you some discount codes for the AR Mag Lock and Freedom Follower. Use the corresponding codes to get 10% off your order. For more info on these products, use the links below.
Code: fdelife
Code: 50shades
Here are some great deals at Palmetto State Armory! Use the links below to help support this site if you make a purchase!
Thank you all!
VORTEX SONORA 4-12X44 RIFLESCOPE W/ DEAD-HOLD BDC RETICLE & VORTEX CANTILEVER RING MOUNT FOR 1″ TUBE WITH 2″ OFFSET; $149.99
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PSA AR15 COMPLETE CLASSIC STEALTH LOWER; $119.99
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TEN D&H 5.56 30RD ALUMINUM MAGAZINES & TEN MAGPUL PMAG 5.56 30RD MAGAZINES;$159.99
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You’ve been reading this for years (and thank you for that): Fifty Shades of FDE. Chances are if you’re one of our regulars, you know what FDE actually is, but some people do not. Let’s fix that.
FDE is the acronym for Flat Dark Earth. In simplest terms, it’s supposed to be a specific shade of earth-toned brown. Some people say it closely resembles some of the colors that can be seen in rural Afghanistan, which is probably why the guys at Breach-Bang-Clear call it “Mud Hut” or “Mud Hut Brown” when they’re trying to describe it.
We say “supposed to be” because as with any color in the tactical/gun industry, not everyone gets it right. Each letter in the acronym is indicative of something, i.e. “Flat” means it’s matte, with no shine.
Cerakote (the actual company) defines FDE as a “…medium-dark, flat brown.” There are variations and gradations, of course, which is probably why they go on to clarify:
Notice: Flat Dark Earth (H-265) and MagPul Flat Dark Earth (H-267) are very similar in color and in some cases H-265 may be a closer match to MagPul’s OEM Flat Dark Earth color.
FDE is different (though varyingly close t0) a number of other colors. Some companies make up their own names, some use a generic term, others go by specific color codes defined with great specificity by DoD contract.
Field Drab, for instance, is Military Color Code 30118. Yes, Military Color Code is a thing. As in, Army Green = #4b5320.
There’s much, much more to this, and as you can tell by our publication’s title it’s something we have an interest in. Check back periodically, we’ll be updating this article a lot!
The Archon Type B is hitting stores and the hands of shooters. It’s been the source of much anticipation – now it’s here. Not in FDE (yet), but at least it’s here.
Archon Firearms describes the Archon B as their flagship pistol, saying, “…the Type B, features the ground-breaking AF-Speedlock technology. This new unique style of barrel lockup allows the firearm to sit lower in the hand providing the lowest bore axis of any current production pistol. The resulting effect is a completely different shooting experience.”
The weapon sports a number of features, including what is called the “AF-Speedlock.” It is this feature that gives the handgun its much-touted low bore axis. Other features include:
The Type B is currently available with the following options:
It ships with the following items:
You can learn more on the Archon Firearms website.
Over the weekend I spent a few hours rattlecanning my Palmetto State Armory 18″ 5.56 Rifle along with the Primary Arms 3-18x HUD DMR.
I made a DIY video:
Pretty much everything you need is in this picture:
Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions (after you watch the video)
If you’re into miniature weapons for decoration, check out Goat Guns! They sent me two M4s in FDE. They are about a foot long in length at a 1:3 Scale. All the parts are die cast metal and the attention to detail is excellent. The rear A2 sight on the carry handle is adjustable, charging handle is functional as well as many other parts. Here is the link to the same M4s that I have:
Their selection is huge, it includes the Barrett M107 and more are coming!
Cloud Defensive is having one hell of a package deal!
Buy an OWL, get a 210 dollar COR rail for only 89.99
Buy an HLX/LCS kit, get a 210 dollar COR for only 89.99
This is the lowest price you’ll find on the Cloud Optimized Rail!
Go to:
www.clouddefensive.com
Save 25% off Salomon at US Elite Gear! The Mark II’s are the only exception. Use Code: 50FREESHIP for free shipping!
https://www.us-elitegear.com/collections/2019-salomon
I got the privilege to go on a tour of the Safariland Group’s facility in Ontario, California. Use this link to read it:
SB Tactical’s latest Brace was unveiled at SHOT Show 2019 and is now shipping! Truth be told, I built my first AR Pistol around the SBA3 and my next one will have the SBA4 on it.
From SB Tactical:
SB Tactical® Now Shipping the SBA4™ Adjustable Pistol Stabilizing Brace® for AR Pistols
Saint Petersburg, Fla. (May 2, 2019) – SB Tactical®, inventors and manufacturers of the Pistol Stabilizing Brace®, continues to support the PDW pistol accessory market with the much-anticipated release of the new SBA4™ Pistol Stabilizing Brace.
Based on the popular SBM4™ brace design, the SBA4 is a 5-position adjustable brace compatible with all pistol platforms that will readily accept a mil-spec carbine receiver extension. Featuring an integral, ambidextrous QD sling socket, the SBA4 greatly enhances usability by adding a third point of contact for stabilization.
Shipping with a 7075 mil-spec carbine receiver extension and adjustable nylon strap, the SBA4 offers the user enhanced cheek weld ergonomics, increased stability, and improved accuracy, while only adding 10oz of overall weight.
Like all SB Tactical Pistol Stabilizing Braces, the SBA4 is BATFE compliant, U.S. veteran designed, and proudly manufactured in the U.S.A.
For more information visit www.sb-tactical.com
