Issuu

Premiere Issue U.S. $12.95

Featured Material Night Vision Helmet Set Ups Everyday Carry Tools & Devices • DIY: Barrel Cut, Thread & Crown • Firearms Customizers • •

UN0012 / CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS —

Included

UN12 x TNVC LOMF Patch

Battle Arms

Woody Two Modern Retro SBRs Based on a one-off custom rifle Chambered in .300BLK

Feature Firearm

ISSUE

UN12mag.com

001

DEPT.

Every Day Carry / 02

Smith & Wesson / M&P9 Shield

JHO Knives / GS1

MSRP: $449

URL: smith-wesson.com

02 04

Hyve Technologies / Shield 9mm +2 MSRP: $28

Bรถker Plus / Urban Survival MSRP: $52 URL: bokerusa.com

Olight / H1R Nova

TIHK / Evadeclip

URL: olightstore.com

MSRP: $29

MSRP: $67

Gerber / GDC Money Clip

Apple / Watch Series 2

URL: gerbergear.com

MSRP: $599

MSRP: $37

Apple / iPhone 7 Plus

AUCEE / Stainless iWatch Band

URL: apple.com

MSRP: $30 URL: amazon.com

06 Alien Gear Holsters / M&P Shield 9mm Shell

URL: apple.com

URL: jho-knives.com

URL: hyvetechnologiesbuilder.com

URL: tihk.co

MSRP: $260

MSRP: $13 URL: aliengearholsters.com

MSRP: $869 (128 GB)

12 Pelican / 0955 Sport Wallet MSRP: $30 URL: pelican.com

13 KeySmart MSRP: $20 URL: getkeysmart.com

UN12 / Issue 001

UN12mag.com

Premium EDC Items

Böker Plus / Urban Survival

Gerber / GDC Money Clip

MSRP: $52 URL: bokerusa.com Our 2¢: This pen knife was developed for Böker Plus by knife-fighting expert Jim Wagner. The Urban Survival has an overall length of 5.75 inches and a blade length of 1.63 inches. Its scalpel-like 440C stainless steel blade and slim handle offer precise control. A pocket clip and glass breaker are included.

MSRP: $37 URL: gerbergear.com Our 2¢: If you enjoy being discreet, this item is right up your alley. Is it a money clip or a knife? Say yes to both. The GDC Money Clip features a modern look and a slim profile that holds up to five credit cards in its clip. Hidden in the tool’s 3.6-inch width is a 1.75-inch fine-edge blade with sturdy thumb grip.

MSRP: $29 URL: tihk.co Our 2¢: This sleek multi-tool functions as not only a glass breaker and two types of saws, but as a 3-piece lock-pick set as well. It’s unobtrusive and fits just about anywhere thanks to its integrated pocket clip. Is it legal? It depends on your location. The legalities of lockpick sets can be found on TIHK’s website.

KeySmart

JHO Knives / GS1

MSRP: $20 URL: getkeysmart.com Our 2¢: Keep your keys organized as if they were instruments found in a Swiss Army Knife. KeySmart is a customizable key ring that can not only incorporate your keys, but accessories such as a USB thumb drive, bottle opener, even a golf divot tool. KeySmart can be expanded to hold from 2 to 100 keys.

MSRP: $260 URL: jho-knives.com Our 2¢: GS1 is short for Gentleman Slasher and it is inspired by the classic straight razor. We love the look of the square blade design and matching angular handle. It’s a handsome-yet-simple flipper, which is constructed of CPM S35VN Steel and Titanium. It’s worthy to note that the GS1’s blade does not lock in place.

Pelican / 0955 Sport Wallet

UN12 / Issue 001

TIHK / Evadeclip

MSRP: $30 URL: pelican.com Our 2¢: Pelican’s hard cases are used by scientists, the military and explorers to keep their sensitive equipment protected from rough treatment and tough elements. Now you can bring that level of protection to the contents of your wallet. This crush-proof case includes a dual mesh pocket and easy-open latch.

FEATURE

: : SIG MCX-based PDW : : Chambered in rifle caliber 300BLK or 5.56mm : : 16-inch overall length in shortest configuration

The PDW Evolved

Text by CHRIS TRAN Images by MICHAEL GREY

& ELLIS LEHNER

“The Rattler is truly the next evolution of a missionspecific PDW, but packs the punch of a rifle-caliber platform.”

UN12 / Issue 001

UN12mag.com

FEATURE

hen you think of a Personal Defense Weapon (PDW), you might immediately picture the

venerable HK MP5—the small, highly concealable, pistol-caliber PDW has been used by military and law enforcement alike for decades (as well as by John McClane when he liberated Nakatomi Tower).

“Built without a forward assist and an understated case deflector to minimalize snags on clothing and gear, the Rattler is sleek, smooth on the sides, and exceptionally maneuverable.”

Developed in the mid-1960s, the legendary MP5 is currently still a front-line weapon and a favorite

The Rattler is the baby of the modular MCX line

among its users. As well-rounded as that weapon

and it is a very slick, concealable, and ergonomically

might be, SIG Sauer believes that its newest PDW

friendly PDW. The weapon is available as a short-

entry, the MCX Rattler, has it beat. It fits all the above

barreled rifle (SBR) or pistol and can be fired with its

criteria and then some, but with some impressive

stock or SBX pistol stabilizing brace (PSB) folded

enhancements and one very important distinction:

or extended. The stock has been designed to clear

The Rattler is chambered in both 300BLK and 5.56

the fire control group so as not to get in the way

rifle caliber variants.

of usual weapon manipulations. Built without a

Anyone who has shot a firearm indoors or in

forward assist and an understated case deflector to

close quarters can attest to the chest-thumping

minimalize snags on clothing and gear, the Rattler

concussion induced by expended gas spewing forth

is sleek, smooth on the sides, and exceptionally

from the muzzle. This “baby PDW” is no exception.

maneuverable.

According to SIG lore, firing the Rattler from within a

Built from 7075 aluminum, the complete PDW

vehicle produced a “teeth-rattling” concussion. The

(minus sights or optics) weighs in at a featherweight 5

nickname stuck.

pounds 2 ounces, including the magazine. The Rattler also features an integral ambidextrous mag release,

SOME BACKGROUND

safety selector levers, and SIG’s own “SIG Enhanced”

The Rattler is truly the next evolution of a mission-

trigger, with a pull weight breaking at 5.5 pounds.

specific PDW, but packs the punch of a rifle-caliber

Overall length with the stock unfolded is a minimal

platform. Rumors of the Rattler already in use by

23.5 inches, and the gun is only 8 inches tall. With the

SOF units overseas have been whispered in certain

stock folded, the Rattler comes in at approximately 16

circles. We cannot independently verify this story;

inches. Let that sink in for a second. The entire length

however, its design and capabilities would definitely

of the weapon is the length of your typical AR-15’s

seem appealing for personnel that needed the most

barrel alone. That’s about as compact as it gets. The

concealable and suitably powerful weapon possible

abbreviated rail is free-floating, and is apportioned

for task-specific missions.

with M-LOK channels for additional accessories.

UN12 / Issue 001

UN12mag.com

into production. The 6.5-284 and the .260 Remington

When selecting a cartridge and bullet for competition,

1990’s. I have personal experience with both. The .260

I pay special attention to wind deflection. It’s also

Remington is a necked down .308 Winchester and

reasonable to consider elevation changes, but with

the 6.5-284 is a necked down .284 Winchester. The

modern laser rangefinders and ballistic software,

reasoning behind necking down cartridge cases is

smaller elevation changes between cartridges are

to be able to use long, aerodynamic high ballistic

less critical than wind effects. In reality, if a bullet and

coefficient (BC) bullets, in a standardized case.

velocity combination is affected less by wind, there is

There is real world efficiency in the combination of relatively high case capacity, long aerodynamic

probably less in elevation changes between targets at various distances also.

bullets in a short action. I enjoyed my time

An example of wind deflection is as follows,

competing with the 6.5-284. The slender 140-grain

straight off my ballistic cards. Adjustments to

6.5 bullet in this cartridge has about the same

MOA from Mil for the reader. At 600 yards, 20 mph

muzzle velocity as the .300 Winchester Magnum

wind, my 130-grain 6.5 Norma bullet at 2,850 feet

(another cartridge I would use in competition), with

per second (fps) will require a 7 MOA change in

less wind deflection and substantially less recoil

windage to stay on target. At the same distance, 20 mph wind, my 175-grain .308 Sierra Matchking at

As a rifle coach, I teach new shooters to mind

a velocity of 2,725 fps will need a wind correction

their followthrough. It is nearly impossible to

of 9.5 MOA, which is nearly a 36% difference,

control recoil with a .300 Win Mag, firing 200 grain

under the same conditions.

bullets, and be able to get back on the target to see

Not even considering recoil impulse, these

bullet splash. The 6.5-284 provides a substantial

differences add up in the field, especially when

improvement in recoil control, with similar muzzle

exact measurements of the wind are not available.

down, in the middle of the season while the gunsmith is making the change, is worrisome. Even after the barrel is replaced, the shooter needs to review and revise his ballistic data; this takes time during a busy shooting season. The advent of the .260 Remington as a production cartridge came in 1997 and it made some big improvements in the weaknesses of the .300 Win Mag and the 6.5-284. With the .260 Remington, you’re not likely to get the same velocity, but you can shoot the efficient 6.5mm bullets in a short action. You’ll have substantially less recoil impulse with barrels that last somewhere around 2,500 to 3,000 rounds, depending on load, bullet and rate of fire.

6.5 CREEDMOOR The 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced in 2007. The goal of the Creedmoor cartridge developers was mission-specific to longrange target shooting. Similar to the .260 Remington, you get to use efficient 6.5 bullets, which feature high ballistic coefficients, heavy for their caliber bullets and sufficient powder capacity. The

points for a first round hit.

I personally have transitioned my primary competition rifles to 6.5 Creedmoor. It’s a fantastic cartridge in a short-action receiver. The cartridge I shoot is the Prime Ammunition in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 130-grain Norma bullet, at a velocity of approximately 2,850 fps. During a recent team match in Montana, we struggled on a particularly difficult stage but a first round hit on a 1,300-yard target using the Prime ammunition got us back in the game.

FURTHER DEVELOPMENT

It seems as though Moore’s law is still in effect. At local PRS matches and other competitions, new cartridges and riflecartridge combinations are continually appearing, many in the 6.5 and 6mm calibers. I don’t want to chase what is the latest and greatest, but I do want to know what the competition is using.

Today’s rifleman is far better equipped and more skilled than at any time in human history—it is absolutely amazing what we see in competitions. In my safe at home, I have my two 6.5 Creedmoor rifles, but right next to the two 6.5s you’ll find a similarly built .308, and just behind these three you’ll find fine walnut-furnished civilian

resulting benefits include excellent recoil

equivalent of the M21 rifle that started my

management with a muzzle velocity and

long range shooting career. [ UN12 ]

UN12 / Issue 001

Note to Ti, this one is Creedmoor, the hero of this article.

gets expensive. Plus your gun being

these field matches, the shooter gets more

Ti, this is all I have for CREED. I’m hoping you can get creative and use these illiustrations in multiple different ways. Feel free to use the outlines too for use in the background or as design elements, maybe?

1,200-1,500 rounds during a season

probability goes way up, and at many of

6.5 Creedmoorv

rich man, and replacing barrels after

“I’m not a poor man nor am I a rich man, replacing barrels after 1,200-1,500 rounds during a season gets expensive, plus your gun being down, in the middle of the season while the gunsmith is making the change is worrisome.”

Note to Ti, this one is .308 WInchester, the round that Creedmoor is overtaking as more popular lately.

I’m not a poor man, but nor am I a

a .308 175-grain bullet, your first round hit

.308 Winchester

284 is barrel wear.

With a 36% decrease in wind deflection over

.300 Win Mag and even more so with the 6.5-

Note to Ti, this one is .308 WInchester, the round that Creedmoor is overtaking as more popular lately.

velocity and trajectory. A big issue with both the

Note to Ti, this one is Creedmoor, the hero of this article.

impulse.

bullet trajectory similar to that of the .300 Win Mag.

were brought into production from wildcats in the late

The venerable .308 WIN is slowly being overtaken by 6.5 Creedmoor as the rifle round of choice for many long range shooters.

A visual side by side comparison of a 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge (left) and a .308 WIN cartridge (right).

UN12mag.com

Feature

Custom Remington Text by MARTIN ANDERS Images by MICHAEL GREY

: : Based on Remington Model 700 : : Chambered in .300 AAC Blackout

“Inspired by end-of-theworld survival —or the rise of the zombie hoards, whichever comes first.”

: : 16.5-inch Barrel

UN12 / Issue 001

UN12mag.com

01 There are plenty of MOD Wall hanger attachments to fit any variety of firearm.

The wall panels have many available

end of the panel or through mounting

about anywhere along the slats on the

mounting accessory fixtures that allow

holes found on the face of the panels.

wall. Our weapons mounted onto the

you seemingly unlimited combinations

Upon installation, we realized that

magazine-mimicking shaped fixtures

MOD Wall Syste

In-Depth: Tactical Walls

“This display isn’t secure from theft, but that’s not what it’s made for. It’s made to show off your collection.”

to hang your gear. Hangers include

some of the hangers were tough to

with ease. We especially liked the

general fitment pieces such as shelves,

mount. It seems that some screws come

“Hide-A-Magnet” magnetic hanger that

rifle and shotgun racks, and super-

a turn or two too tight or loose from the

allowed us to simply slap our pistols and

strong magnetic pieces that can grip

factory, sometimes inhibiting the hanger

mags into place. The attachments really

pistols and magazines safely with ease.

from smoothly sliding on the wall. We

make it look like your items are floating

about $600 and an hour and a half of

Specialized fixtures include right- or

found that tinkering with how deep the

in front of the wall.

installation, we too now have a wall

left-facing magazine-shaped pieces for

screws are installed into the backside of

AKs, AR-15s, AR-10s, and pistols that

the hanger with an Allen wrench allowed

but that’s not what it’s made for. It’s

Our only problem now will be resisting

the guns can easily mount to. Tactical

us to find a sweet spot that allowed

made to show off your collection. If

the urge to expand the wall so that it

Walls even offers special hangers for

easier installation and adjustment and

security is your thing, one of Tactical

encompasses the entire room. [ UN12 ]

flashlights, helmets and vests.

little to no hanger sag. (If the screws are

Walls’ other products may appeal to you

too loose, the fixture will want to droop

more. Otherwise we suggest mounting

off the panel.)

this system in a location that’s secure

extensive collection of hand-crafted

There are heavy-duty button head screws on the back of each hanger that help lock it into the channels in the wall panels. They can be installed at either

118

UN12 / Issue 001

This display isn’t secure from theft,

and the workmanship is top notch. After about an investment of

of guns that we can proudly show off.

To learn more about Tactical Walls’

to begin with. Fit and finish of the wall

firearm storage solutions, visit their

Wall, they can be slid into place just

is what you expect from Tactical Walls,

website at tacticalwalls.com.

The heavy-duty button head screws that mount the hangers to the MOD Wall can be adjusted for precise fitment.

We’re digging the floating gun look. Check out that dual-wield double pistol hanger.

Once the hangers are on the MOD

04 How you outfit your MOD Wall is only limited by your imagination and how much gear and wall space you have.

UN12mag.com

119

DEPT.

Competition & Training

Shoot This Drill

t’s no secret that your skill as a shooter is

In this article, Frank Proctor of Way of the Gun,

Utilizing experience gained from an impressive resume

RIFLE:

a training company that focuses on five tenets

that includes 18 years in the military, the last 11 of

you get. But what you make of the time running

of performance shooting—Processing, Control,

those in U.S. Army Special Forces, and his competition

Third shot at left target

a gun also matters. Blasting away without any

Mechanics, Movement, and the Mental aspects of

shooting ranking of USPSA Grand Master in the Limited

Fourth shot at right target

clear goal can be fun, but rarely does it result in an

shooting—bestows upon us a valuable private

Division and Master ranking in IDPA Stock Service Pistol,

improvement to your practical shooting skills. A

shooting lesson. We recommend you practice it if you

Proctor imparts one of his favorite skill-building drills to

well-thought-out shooting drill can do wonders for

want to become a more effective shooter or keep your

us. It’s not only educational; it’s fun too. Learn how to

your accuracy, control and speed.

skills sharp.

shoot the Fabulous 4 drill from the master himself.

directly related to how much trigger time

First 2x shots at center target

PISTOL: First 2x shots at center target Third shot at left target Fourth shot at right target

Text by FRANK PROCTOR Illustrations by CHARLES LASKY

03 03

01 01 02

3 Yards

“A wellthought-out shooting drill can do wonders for your accuracy, control and speed.” 120

UN12 / Issue 001

FABULOUS 4 DRILL : : Total Shots: 8 4 Shots, Rifle 4 Shots, Pistol : : Cumulative Time: 4.0 seconds or less : : Proctor’s Time to Beat: 3.82 seconds

UN12mag.com

121

UN12 - 001 Magazine