Frag Out! Magazine
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There are two version available: GUNFIGHTER E – designed for Glock pistols and barrels with M13.5x1 thread and GUNFIGHTER U – designed for Sig Sauer P320, Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0, Wal- ter PDP, Springfield ECHELON, and others with 1/2-28 UNEF threaded barrels. The GUNFIGHTER will be unveiled soon, and I hope you'll like it too! www.fragoutmag.com structor at Targets Creators, training various services and civilian sho- oters, I also became convinced that a good weapon should function with any ammunition, even cheap one. I set myself the goal that my GUN- FIGHTER would not be like other recoil compensators, a tuning tool that increases the number of mal- functions on a pistol due to poorly matched ammunition. It simply has to handle everything! The problem with typical comps is often that to maintain the correct operating cycle of the pistol, a lighter recoil spring is required, which in combination with some types of ammunition can disrupt cycling. Additionally, in servi- ce, various types of ammunition are used (not just the popular FMJ), and in law enforcement or military elite units, ammunition with various ty- pes and weights of projectiles, e.g., CT – Counter Terror, Action with a Solid Hollow Point bullet, or frangible ones. The GUNFIGHTER works with the original, factory recoil spring. Due to this, a muzzle device must have significant tolerance and be reliable in operation with such a wide spectrum of ammunition, inc- luding ammunition acquired from the enemy or from other supply so- urces. In SOF units and formations operating across the full operational spectrum, in various climatic zones, every gram matters, so I wanted the device to be light. This was parti- cularly noticeable in Afghanistan, where I fought for every gram of equipment – the terrain was very difficult and required good physical condition, and reaching the objecti- ve often involved several kilometers of march from the INFIL point. From op to op, I tried to make the gear li- ghter, better suited, and fulfilling its functions. Another drawback in the context of using compensators in service is the holster. It is rarely possible to plan a purchase in such a way that it meets all expectations regarding accessories, especially muzzle devi- ces. This was the case when I used a Zev Technologies compensator on my Glock 45 Tactical, and there was no suitable holster in the inventory. For this reason, I used a Safariland model 6390RDS-6832 holster for a Glock 34/35 to maintain proper function and retention. Therefore, when creating the GUNFIGHTER, one of the goals was for it to work with the Safariland holsters. Due to the fact that the Gunfighter minimal- ly increases the size of the weapon, only the removal of the end plug in the holster is required. Personally, I always did this anyway to avoid stones or spent casings falling into the holster, which happened quite often and consequently prevented from the jam of ALS lock. Another disadvantage of some mu- zzle devices is that they cause the build-up of carbon residue on the weapon light, which is an indispen- sable piece of equipment for mo- dern handguns. The shape, mate- rial, and low weight of only a dozen grams, as well as the placement of the muzzle ports, are not accidental and guarantee that the flashlight will not get dirty, is protected from damage, and also significantly re- duces recoil and muzzle flip during multiple shots, while maintaining the proper operation of the weapon. I remember how during my servi- ce we came up with various ways and searched for various means to remove dirt from the flashlight – thanks to the GUNFIGHTER, the problem disappears. Thanks to two counter screws, the GUNFIGHTER does not unscrew during firing. It is made of stainless steel and coated with DLC (Dia- mond Like Coating), a coating with a hardness close to diamond, gi- ving an aesthetic black steel effect, reducing surface friction, aiding reliability, and protecting against premature wear and corrosion. The GUNFIGHTER also protects the bar- rel thread.