RAT = Rapid Adaptation Technology.

While at SHOT Show we stopped off and checked out a new product from RATGRIPS.COM. The idea behind the product looked pretty straightforward to us. A flexible, heat-molded material that you can form to any surface and that gives added bulk and texture where needed. Sounded good, but we were a little skeptical on how well it would actually stick to an item.

The RAT Crew was nice enough to give us a demonstration, and it’s a pretty simple deal. Cut it to shape, heat the material, form it to your surface with wet hands, let it cool. The material sticks and holds its shape nicely. While the RAT Crew was showing this on pistols, they also had it on a machete, which got me to thinking about a Hawk that tends to go most places with me.

I smell an upcoming review for the RAT Grip, and I think it’s going to be fun. Check out the company’s Web site for more info, and look for our upcoming review.

http://www.ratgrips.com/

Atlantic Research Marketing Systems, commonly known as ARMS has released several new items at SHOT this year.  Moving past their current two piece designs, A.R.M.S. Inc. is now manufacturing a one piece scope base mount.  In talking to Brian of A.R.M.S. Inc., this was designed for the low power variable scopes, but will work well for any design that is looking for a one piece mount with increased eye relief.

Magpul has announced that it is making HK 36 magazines in both 30- and 20-round models. The 30-round model contains the window and maglevel feature that shows how many rounds are remaining in the magazine. At the time of these photos, the available magazines were prototypes. The final versions will have a different texture, and the 30-round version will have a clear window installed.