This Fore Grip is easy to install. It takes a pretty standard size Allen wrench but it did not come with one. It attaches to the lower rail of a hand guard by sliding it on or separating it into two pieces with a small flat screwdriver, also not included. It can be positioned anywhere forward or back. I chose back since I recently removed my vertical grip because I found myself hanging onto the magazine well anyway. I have this grip almost all the way back to the well and I love it. As far as design goes, no issues. It is durable plastic so no extra weight added. It is not a novelty piece for some hobby shooter. It retails on their site…strike industries.com…for $25.00. I think they could get by in the $15.00 range because it is not a large piece and is not compatible with anything else. You can not mount a light on it or anything so it is a stand alone item. For what it is, I think it is a good product that will sell well. It comes in black or tan, I was lucky enough to get the tan.

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TESTER

Tested by a police officer from Illinois
Design 5
Performance 5
Ease of Use 5
Size 5
Quality 5
Durability 5
Storage 5
Versatility 5
Convenience 3
Application 4
Comfort 5
Accuracy 5
Cleaning & Maintenance 4
Individual Score 4.69

NTOA MTRP
01/17/2013
Strike Industires Cobra Tactical Fore Grip

 

The Strike Industires Cobra Tactical Fore Grip I found to be an interesting attachment for any railed long gun. Initially, I thought this would be just another copy of the Magpul VFG and after using it, realize that it is much more. The foregrip attaches via sliding onto the rails and tightening an allen head screw to secure its position. This grip is much smaller than the Magpul version and thus takes up less rail space and weight, deifnately a benefit. The front edge has teeth and serves as a type of barricade support for more precision firing over low walls and fences. The grip portion held my hand in a comfortable position and has a vertical stop (the back side of the barricade support) to keep hands from sliding too far forward. It also enables hand positions behind the grip if so needed. I found this easy to hold in any of the positions shown in the directions and felt that my arm supported the weapon strongly.

Two issues I saw was the lack of an allen wrench to attach the grip, and the need to slide the grip onto the weapon from the front. The allen wrench should be supplied with the grip, as it is needed to attach it to the weapon. There is also no mention of the size of the wrench needed and I had to figure it out via trial and error. Sliding the grip onto the rail versus clamping it on can sometimes be tricky depending on how the gun is set up and the user may have to move lights, etc around to get the grip installed.
Overall, very impressed and I feel this will be a permanent accessory on my rifle.
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SI Custom CNC 1911 0.25
Overall Score: 4.48

TESTER
Tested by a police officer from Alaska
Design 4
Performance 5
Ease of Use 5
Size 5
Quality 5
Durability 5
Storage 4
Versatility 4
Convenience 4
Application 5
Comfort 5
Accuracy 4
Cleaning & Maintenance 3
Individual Score 4.46

These grips were supplied with several different screw bushings and a bright stainless high polish torx screw to attach the grips to a pistol. The grips are very strong and provided a very secure grip both with bare hands and gloves of several types. The magazine release cutout on the left grip seemed deeper than any other I've seen before, but allowed for positive depression on the magazine release, while still allowing a solid grip on the pistol for manipulations. The only critique would be that new in the package as delivered, the grip panels were flat in finish, but once they were exposed to cleaning oils, they became shiny. This didn't detract from their functionality, but did change their appearance as uneven in color for the areas exposed to oils or not. Overall, a very strong, well made product that provides a lot of "grip". I didn't care for the torx screws, as it's one more tool I'd have to carry in my cleaning kit/range bags. They were also very bright in finish, which isn't consistent with most duty pistols.

 

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TESTER

Tested by a police officer from Alaska
Design 4
Performance 5
Ease of Use 5
Size 5
Quality 5
Durability 5
Storage 4
Versatility 4
Convenience 4
Application 5
Comfort 5
Accuracy 4
Cleaning & Maintenance 3
Individual Score 4.46
These grips were supplied with several different screw bushings and a bright stainless high polish torx screw to attach the grips to a pistol. The grips are very strong and provided a very secure grip both with bare hands and gloves of several types. The magazine release cutout on the left grip seemed deeper than any other I've seen before, but allowed for positive depression on the magazine release, while still allowing a solid grip on the pistol for manipulations. The only critique would be that new in the package as delivered, the grip panels were flat in finish, but once they were exposed to cleaning oils, they became shiny. This didn't detract from their functionality, but did change their appearance as uneven in color for the areas exposed to oils or not. Overall, a very strong, well made product that provides a lot of "grip". I didn't care for the torx screws, as it's one more tool I'd have to carry in my cleaning kit/range bags. They were also very bright in finish, which isn't consistent with most duty pistols.

 

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TESTER
Tested by a police officer from Wisconsin
Design 5
Performance 5
Ease of Use 3
Size 4
Quality 5
Durability 4
Storage
Versatility 5
Convenience
Application 5
Comfort 4
Accuracy
Cleaning & Maintenance 5
Individual Score 4.5
I received Strike Industries Extreme Slim Grip panels for a 1911 pistol. These black synthetic grips come with matte or semi gloss finish (I liked the matte), and also with a set of slim grip screws and grip screw bushings. I would suggest that the manufacturer include a small torx allen wrench in the packaging in the future. Installing these grip screw bushings is best done with specialized tools; a bushing driver and staking tool (which I have, how did you know?). The grip screws were torx-head and of a more ornate design than standard slot head.
The grips were smooth but with important design features: exposed mainspring housing pins, relief cut for an ambidextrous safety, and a dished cut for easier mag release activation (which I really liked). Most importantly, the plunger tube was fully supported, which is often overlooked and is an important safety feature.
I prefer 1911 grips of the slim variety (heresy), and found these were slightly thicker than other slim grips, subjectively in between slim and regular grips. The smooth grip surface was not slippery and provided for good weapon control even without any texture. Of note, the grip screws did not come loose at any time during this test, which is a good thing. The synthetic material appears to be impervious to bug spray and non-chlorinated brake cleaners, two of the harsher chemicals they are likely to encounter.
Functionally, I rate these grips highly as they are well made with good design and function. Since, 1911 grips come in a myriad of styles, designs, and materials; choosing a set is highly subjective... like picking a mate subjective. While I prefer a more classic style, these grips looked good and worked very well.

 

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The MITCH handguard fit the weapon well and was easy to install. The product was constructed well. The multi-functional grip was easy to adjust and worked flawless. Once the adjustments were made the MITCH system fit well in the hand and makes a steady shooting platform. I found the MITCH handguard comfortable and easy to maintain in a standing, kneeling and prone shooting postion. What I did not like about the MITCH handguard is it does not have the rail attachments to add a weapon light or additional accessories.

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TESTER
Tested by a police officer from Connecticut
Design 5
Performance 5
Ease of Use 5
Size 5
Quality 4
Durability 4
Storage
Versatility
Convenience 5
Application 5
Comfort
Accuracy
Cleaning & Maintenance


Individual Score 4.75/5
Recoil (shock) Buffer for the Glock pistol eliminates the metal slide from impacting the polymer frame. It works so well that many people believe they should be installed in all guns by their manufacturers. Unfortunately, this is not yet the case. This repeated impact batters the frame where the two parts come into contact. Stopping this battering is accomplished by inserting the buffer between the recoil spring and the slide. Each time the action is worked or the weapon is fired the buffer comes into contact with the frame, not the metal slide. Installation of the recoil/shock Buffer will result in reduced felt recoil, enhanced muzzle control and a longer service life. Those who install recoil/shock buffers into their Glocks will not only be protecting their investment by prolonging its service life, but they will also find that the recoil is reduced and muzzle stability is increased. The recoil/shock Buffer will fit models 17, 17L, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24C, 31, 32, and 37.
According to the designer web site: A Recoil Buffer is designed to cushion the trauma your bolt and receiver experience during normal cartridge discharge. Each carefully designed buffer is made from polyurethane with specific shock-absorbing properties. When it is placed between the bolt and what it slams against at the extreme range of its travel, the buffer acts as a gentle cushion. Without the buffer, the bolt is driven backwards to make direct violent contact with another piece of steel. In time, this pounding takes its toll. The gun becomes less accurate and the action becomes dangerously loose. Polyurethane with specific shock-absorbing properties. Buffer absorbs the shock from the action operating, rather than having metal to metal contact. Long life cycling up to 2000+ Rounds. Installation is easy. Simply place the recoil/shock buffer against the inside of the slide where the front of the recoil spring normally rests. The recoil/shock buffer is molded to mate perfectly with the contours of the slide.


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Strike Industries tactical iPhone 4 case is tested and recommended by the National Tactical Offcers Association -- experts on all things tactical.


Strike Industries tactical iPhone 4 case
Overall Score: 4.41



TESTER
Tested by a police officer from Indiana
Design 4
Performance 4
Ease of Use 4
Size
Quality 5
Durability 5
Storage 4
Versatility 4
Convenience 4
Application 4
Comfort 4
Individual Score 4.2


The Strike Industries Battle Case for the iPhone 4 is a molded plastic phone case with a loop on the bottom similar to the original Magpul Loop. Strike advertises this as a faster “reload” or “draw” when removing the phone from your pocket. I was doubtful at first and thought of this as a gimmick, or trendy way to sell phone cases. When the case arrived it was rigid and the loop was very stiff.


It is and was still very easy to put the phone into the case. However, once the phone is in the case, it has never come out accidentally. I found the loop actually was beneficial in getting the phone out of my pockets quicker. I’ve been using the case for 45 days. I’ve carried it in coat pockets, cargo pockets on my pants, and the kangaroo pouch on my tac vest and found it was easy to get my phone out quickly. I can’t say the same for the Otterbox I had been using before this. I’m also a phone dropper. I went through two iPhone 3S’s and am on my second iPhone 4.


In the time I’ve been testing this case I haven’t dropped the phone once, the case has ridges cut into the sides that help you get a grip and if you’re really worried you can hook your little finger through the loop as added security.


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TESTER
Tested by a police officer from Illinois
Design 5
Performance 5
Ease of Use 4
Size 5
Quality 5
Durability 5
Storage 5
Versatility 5
Convenience 4
Application 4
Comfort 5
Accuracy 4
Cleaning & Maintenance 4
Individual Score 4.62


I received a Strike Industries iPhone 4 Battle Case to test and from the moment I took it out of the package I could feel that it was very well constructed and would most likely do a good job of protecting my iPhone 4 which takes a great deal of abuse. The fit was right on for my IPhone 4 which I cannot say
of some of the other cases I have used, however because of the tight fit it made it a little difficult to get the phone in and out when I needed to.


The screen covers that came with this case did a good job of protecting my screen while not affecting the function of the touch screen to severely. Overall this product did a great job of protecting my iPhone 4 and I will buy another when the time comes.


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