Tactical Testing and Evaluation's TOP TEN for SHOT 2009, Day 3


New from Versa-Pod is this super neat AK series Picatinny mount. Just remove the stock rear leaf sight and this pops into its place. Then you can mount up any optic that you want. Aimpoint T1, new Trijicon red dot (see below), etc. Good idea and well executed with Versa-Pod's quality.

Versa-Pod's Web Page


Here we have the new Insight Technology WX-150 weapon light. Excellent Insight ergonomics, fits the holster that you already have. 150+ lumens, multiple modes including strobing. A pretty impressive list of features in a small package.

Insight Technology's Web Page


Fail Zero has a patented Nickel Boron coating from UCT Defense that has some pretty amazing properties. The AR-15 comes with the bolt, bolt carrier, hammer, extractor, cam pin and carrier key completely assembled and ready to install. All the parts are coated with UCT's EXO Technology, a surface technology that provides permanent dry lubricity and eliminates the need to apply oil or grease to treated parts for the life of the weapon.

Fail Zero's Web Page


Simply put, eyewear retention that doesn't suck, tear, or rot. Made from surgical grade wire, the Cablz eyeware retention system is American made, doesn't absorb sweat or dirt and doesn't rub against your neck.

Cablz's Web Page


Leatherman is better known for their pocket tools, but they've entered the flash light market with 3 small, serious entries. Running off of either a single CR123R or a AAA battery, these lights offer two modes, light weight, and small size.

Leatherman's Light Web Page


Blackhill's is always one of the most interesting ammo producers. With their new lines, they've taken their first rate ammo and added top notch bullets from makers such as Speer and Barnes in their new lines. If you're serious about quality ammo for defense and training, then you owe it to yourself to check out Blackhills Ammo.

Black Hill's Web Page


An immutable truth of the known universe: when you buy quality, you only cry once. I'm no Colt apologist, but I'm very confident in their overall quality and reliability. Now Colt has pushed the cool factor with their new SCW AR. SCW stands for 'Sub Compact Weapon' and it comes to the party with an 10.3" barrel and numerous reliability upgrades to make the small platform run correctly.

Colt Military's Web Page


Crye is the Magpul of Nylon in a lot of ways. Cool camo patterns, cool clothing and truly innovative nylon and armor carriers. The constant tweaking of the Crye Armor Chassis has lead to the newest iteration seen here. Check them out, hard to get, but worth the effort.

Crye Precision's Web Page


C-Products keeps a lot of projects on their plate. But having a 9mm AR is a great training tool. You can get this mag block from C-Products with 5 extra magazines for less than 200.00. The block itself is a high tech polymer with a steel feed ramp, extractor, and bolt stop.

C-Products LLC's Web Page


Trijicon is going after the mini red dot market with a vengence. Their new red dot is available with up to three power sources (battery, tritium or fiberoptic) and a truly tiny size. Less than an ounce and lots of mounting options this is an excellent

Trijicon's Website


ENJOY, WE'LL BE BACK TOMORROW WITH ANOTHER "TOP TEN FROM SHOT, DAY 4"

Kelly B.

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