Palmetto State Armory has ATI polymer lowers in for $77 shipped:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ati-omni-stripped-lower-receiver.html
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Hi, my name’s Ben, and I used to be a Hoppe’s No. 9 addict. That and Rem Oil were the only CLP products I used on my guns. The toxic, noxious fumes of Hoppe’s mixed with the motor-oil-like film of Rem Oil were my cleaning ritual. Until I discovered the world of non-toxic CLPs. I’ve used Frog Lube for over a year, and I love that minty miracle cleaner. I didn’t believe the hype until I tired it for myself. And I never went back to Hoppe’s.
So when I discovered Tec-Shield Elite, I was again skeptical. An odorless, non-toxic CLP in a simple spray bottle? I wondered how 
much scrubbing I would have to do to actually use the stuff to clean my Glocks. And a “dry lube?” Not my style.
Then I tried it on my Timberwolf. First, I cleaned Pauline with Tec-Shield to remove the Frog Lube and any leftover fouling. This pre-treatment was easy. I just sprayed Tec-Shield on an old cotton rag–I haven’t used cleaning patches since meeting Frog Lube–and wiped down the metal parts of the gun. The spray actually has a very slight “clean” smell to it–not chemically by any means. And it sprayed on thin, like water. And it didn’t seem to leave any “oily” residue on the gun. I wondered how well it would actually lube.
Then, I took Pauline to the range. I shot only about 150 rounds of Aguila 124gr FMJs–not the dirtiest ammo, but not clean by any means. I then cleaned Pauline again with Tec-Shield. There was no scrubbing involved. Reminding me of Frog Lube’s miracle cleaning power, a simple wipe down with a cloth wet with Tec-Shield was enough to clean off the fouling. In about 10 minutes, I had a clean gun. And I didn’t smell like a chemical plant. A few sprays is enough to wet the rag, so it seems the 4-ounce bottle will last a long, long time. At about $20 a bottle, it’s not cheap like Hoppe’s–but I’ll take no scrubbing and no fumes any day.
Like an idiot, I forgot to get some before and after pics of the cleaning. Rest assured, I’m headed to the range again today, so I’ll snap some photos for sure. I’m sold on the cleaning power of Tec-Shield, but I wanna give it’s lubrication properties more of a test.
Stay tuned.
Anyone need a Safariland ALS holster for a full-size 1911 w/o rail? Here’s a used RH holster in very good condition. The hood over the ALS lever has been removed, and the cut could be smoothed out more. It’s technically a 6378 but comes only with the 6377 belt loop for 1.5 or 1.75 belts. It’s $15 shipped or I’ll consider trades, ’cause tradin’ is thrifty. You can use PayPal to buy it now in the Store, or email me at thriftstoretactical@gmail.com with your trade offer.
And speaking of trading, a TSTer would like to trade a SOG Tactical Tomahawk or Survivor 15-inch knife for some 9mm ammo. Email me if you’re interested, and I’ll share contact info.
I’m know I’m not the only kydex junkie out there, right? Well, if you’ve been waiting for a good deal to get your kydex fix, you’ve waited long enough. Coming this weekend, Conservative Creek Holsters, LLC. will be offering a 15% discount for TSTers. That’s a holster for $42.50 shipped. A single mag pouch for $12.75. A rifle mag pouch for $21.25 . . .
Keep an eye out for the discount code. And check out their site so you can pick out what you want:
The sheath from CountyComm for my EOD Robotics Breacher Bar arrived Wednesday, and I’ve had a few days to play with it. The 
sheath is listed as a molded kydex model, and sells for $11.95, compared to $17.95 for their standard kydex sheath. The molded sheath would more accurately be described as an injection molded version, reminding me of the same type of material Blade Tech uses in their injection molded line. The sheath appears durable and is extremely lightweight, and it’s molded perfectly for the EOD Robotics bar.
My favorite feature on the sheath is the adjustable tension. Two tension screws at the top of the sheath allow a user to set the level of retention to his or her preference. Thus, the sheath can be made to meed my scientific hold-upside-down-and-shake test without dumping the bar. Rubber bushings between the sheath layers allow for adjustment and friction.
My second favorite feature of the sheath are the multiple mounting options. The back of the sheath has molded holes in the center for mounting a Blade Tech Tek Lok, which will most likely be my preference; the cutouts on the front of the sheath allow easy attachment. In addition, the eight holes around the edges of the sheath allow even more mounting options, from custom belt loops to paracord.
These are just my first impressions, and I’ll get back to you after I’ve given the sheath some hard use. But for $11.95, it seems like a tremendous value to me. While UPS shipping from CountyComm was kind of high, I found more than enough other items to buy to make it worthwhile. Finally, my breacher bar has a place to ride, other than the bottom of my Active Shooter bag.
Some of you might remember my post and review of Tractiongrips grip decals. For an inexpensive but effective way to add texture to your firearms, it is hard to beat the value of the decals from Tractiongrips.com.
The decals are easy to apply but stay on. My first set stayed put during three years of use on-duty, and they might still be on Evelyn, my first G17, wherever she is. Read my review and order a set.
A friend recently gave me a Streamlight 88030 Protac 1L 
Less than 3.5-inches long with a bezel less than an inch around, the Protac 1L is a pint-sized pocket light. But its pushbutton tailcap unleashes 110 lumens of impressive white light. The light features three modes: high, low, and strobe. The switch activates momentary or constant on and is easy to hit. And it’s so small that some bear-pawed uses might actually block light with their palm in a tactical grip, but it’s the perfect size for holding cigar-style.
The light rivals my first generation TLR-1, using half the batteries, and it’s made just as ruggedly. For only $36 with free shipping from Amazon, the Streamlight 88030 Protac 1L
I’ve had an EOD Robotics Breacher Bar for almost three years now (it sells for $17.50 on EOD’s page, but County Comm has them on sale for $14.50). It’s a serious but compact pry bar that can be used in a myriad of tactical and everyday situations. To be honest, mine has stayed in my Active Shooter bag the majority of its life, since the bar doesn’t come with a sheath and I’ve been too cheap to buy one or have one made.
That’s until today, when I found County Comm’s custom kydex sheath was on sale: $11.95 for a sheath that can be mounted any way you can dream. While it doesn’t come with mounting hardware, I’ve got plenty of belt loops and other mounting doo-dads laying around. I placed an order and can’t wait to get it. I’ll post a first-impressions review when it comes in.
Check out this video on the breacher bar–it shows its abilities much better than me writing about it:
Travis Haley knows what freedom costs, and he shares what it means to him:
TST 