Alright, I got some stuff in the mail yesterday, and I just wanted to show you guys a few pictures and my thoughts on them, because I haven't seen many reviews on this stuff, either because it's new, or because people don't know about it, etc. Here's a list of everything I'm going to be reviewing, and the actual reviews will follow in that order. I won't be posting links to buy this stuff, because I don't want to be affiliated with any particular retailer, or get called a shill for my low post count, so you'll have to Google this stuff. Sorry, guys. I just know how forums work.


Rainier Arms Extended Magazine Release Button
Hk 416 BattleGrip Generation 2
Dead On Arms Pin-less Trigger Guard
Rainier Arms Compensator (RAC)


Rainier Arms Extended Magazine Release Button

I was browsing the new products section on an online retailer when I saw this. It's apparently new, and I liked the design and my experience with Rainier in the past, so for $20, I figured I'd give it a shot. From what I've read, Rainier worked with Odin Works for this version of their extended mag release button. The original can be found by searching Odin Works XMR extended mag release, if you haven't seen it before. The reason I chose this version, like I said already, was partly because of my experience with Rainier Arms, and partly because of the design. The Odin Works is long and relatively thin, with more of a traditional "button" end to it, but I didn't like the way it looked because they basically moved the button over. The Rainier Arms extended mag release button seems more like an oversized button, which suits me more. It's wider and comes to a point, with deep grooves and notches for a good tactile feel when trying to engage the button.

Install was a breeze. Use any small blunt object(finger, bullet tip, pen -- I used a screwdriver) to push the button far enough to let the mag catch clear your bolt catch on the other side of your lower, and just unscrew the mag catch until you can grip the button from the right side. Be careful, there's a spring that keeps the mag catch engaged, but it's relatively large and not under tension until you have the button on. Still, it's a vital part for keeping your magazines in your gun, so you don't want to lose it. To attach the new button itself, you'll need to take the top part of the button off(the part that extends), which is held on by two hex bolts. The hex wrench is included in the packaging. Otherwise, you won't be able to get the button pressed in far enough to screw the button on far enough.

After getting the button installed, I noticed some play. Mine is slightly smaller than a mil-spec button, so it doesn't completely fill the hole, and because the button is screwed onto a bolt, it can be rotated a few degrees -- it's small, if I had to guess, 10-15 degrees which isn't a lot, but still noticeable. At first, I thought it spoke to the fit and finish in such a way that I second guessed all of the praise and business I give them. However, after messing with it, the only way it rotates actually makes the button easier to press(rotated as far clockwise as it can go, it's straight front to back, but 10-15 degrees slightly rotated counter-clockwise, it's more angled to your finger). There is no play when actually pressing the button. I was afraid that with an extended mag release button, pushing more from the back of the catch than the middle, there might be a weird binding issue, but it feels just as smooth, if not more-so than a standard button. Plus, because it's extended, the top part of the button rests on my lower as soon as the magazine catch disengages, giving you a satisfying assurance that your magazine will drop freely.


Anyway, here are some pictures. Like I said earlier, it's only $20, and if you're curious in an extended mag release, try it out. If you don't like it, you didn't really waste much money, right?








Hk 416 BattleGrip Generation 2

Okay, this one isn't a new product -- but it's been on my list for a long time. For those unfamiliar, the second generation of the Hk BattleGrip is expensive, I'll get that out of the way first. There is also no internal storage. Next, it's thick and a little heavy, and it's a little on the smaller side. For people with large hands, this might not be the grip for you. So, if this grip is a little small, it's $70 compared to $20 for most other grips available, what's the point? What's so special? First, this grip has an amazing texture. The sides and back have a fairly extensive stippling effect, which is done very well. A close-up detailing this will be after the review. Second, this is a steep angle(vertical) grip like the Magpul K2, Umbrella Corp Grip 23, BCM Grip Mod0, etc. I'm switching from the Umbrella Corp grip, and the angle is very close to the same, if not slightly more vertical on the Hk. In any case, the grip fits very well in my hand. On top of all of that, there are no stupid logos plastered all over everything, and no website stamped on the side, which always bugged me with the Umbrella Corp grip. In my comparison photo, you'll see that the Umbrella Corp grip isn't black, which is another reason. I wanted to go back to an all black gun, and if I was getting a new grip, why not go for the one I was really interested in trying out? Check out the design of this thing; it's rounded, imitating a nice palm swell. The front is curved, which fits my fingers naturally, and there's even a subtle toe on the bottom to keep your hand in place. These combine to make the grip extremely ergonomic and comfortable.


So, even though this is the best grip I've used, whether or not it's worth $70 is up to you. In my case, it definitely is. Whenever I see someone asking about a more vertical grip on this forum and others, I'll recommend this grip first and foremost, but there are some caveats like the size and storage.










Dead On Arms Pin-less Trigger Guard

This one's going to be short and sweet, and I don't have any pictures. Basically, I wanted to get an oversized trigger guard for my gloves. I didn't want it to be curved, but more similar to hard lines. This trigger guard was as easy to install as pushing the detents on either side in with a pen, and snapping it into place. It literally took me less than 5 seconds. It's made out of aluminum, and it feels very rugged. Over all, for another $20, I'm pleased.




Rainier Arms Compensator

I don't have experience with any muzzle devices other than the standard A2 and this one, so I don't have any empirical data to sway you one way or the other if you're looking at specific compensators/brakes, so I'll just give you my experience shooting with it. I got a Geissele SD3G trigger, and I noticed that I was having a bit of a rough time with quick follow-up shots. So, I started looking around for compensators and muzzle brakes to remedy this issue. I was trying to choose between the PWS FSC556 and the Precision Armament AFAB Mini when I came across this, the Rainier Arms Compensator, also known as the RAC. It was brand new, basically a redesign of an older compensator. It's pretty much a standard two chamber muzzle brake with compensation holes milled out on the top. It's fairly light, and the best thing is that it's only $70 compared to the $110 for the PWS or AFAB Mini. After shooting 300 rounds with my new brake, I don't feel like I have any issues with follow-up shots, though guys doing 3-gun might be more prone to noticing the characteristics of their muzzle more-so than me. Still, I'm happy with my purchase, and I highly recommend it. Build quality and finish are top notch. Do note, however, that this is not a flash hider. The ports in the chambers mean that there will be varying amounts of gas expelling out the sides at each firing, which means it's got the potential to really light up the area around you. Doing some shooting at dusk, a friend of mine noticed and commented on just how much gas was coming out the sides. Along with that is a large amount of concussion, but again, this is a muzzle brake/compensator. The point is to redirect gas and energy off to the sides rather than up or straight forward. The point of these things is to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise, which I think it does a great job of.







That's all I've got. I'm not a blogger or a YouTuber, and these reviews were to get the word out there; it seems that some of these things sell well based on limited availability, but those of us who really like to bounce the idea of what we want off of others' opinions really don't have any resources for these products. That's why I did this, and I hope I showed some of you something that you didn't already know about. With that out of the way, here's some more gun porn.

Nice reviews. the rac comp is like the fortis red comp I have now. Glad you like it I'll be getting one for a build.

Now that I see the whole rifle how do like the mft stock? I wanted to get one but they didn't have them in a fixed type.

I really like it. It's tight on the tube and because of that, it really stays in place. The location of the latch is great to grab hold of and move, and I like where the QD point is. The only thing I'm not hot about is the cheek weld, which isn't quite as good as the B5 SOPMOD I moved from.

Even though this stock uses a collapsible tube, it's tight and secure enough to almost feel "fixed" in that sense.

Nice.I had actually been wondering about the Rainier extended mag release. Thanks for the brief write up.

I want that HK grip...but 70 bucks....yeah i may just stick with my hogue seriously

Liking that MFT stock ...