Stocks And Grips

Phase 5 began after Ken Montes built a firearm component in his garage workshop and showed it to a local shopkeeper who asked him to make more for his store. That first component wasn’t built to make money, just to solve a specific problem. The company prides itself that everything they sell is made in America, on American-built machines, with American-built components.

Stocks And Grips The Universal Mini Stock is Phase 5’s fixed stock for Stoner-platform rifles that fit a variety of buffer tubes and receiver extensions. Note, the UMS is a stock to be installed on a rifle and installing on an AR-15 pistol variant would be considered an SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) as defined by BATF rules. If you have not paid the fees and received an approved tax stamp from the ATF, it will be illegal to posses an SBR.

Made from raw billet 6061-T6 aluminum—and lighter than most polymer adjustable stocks at 5.7 ounces—and finished with black MIL-A-8625 Type III Class 2 hard coat anodizing, the UMS has a six-position receiver extension. It will fit Phase 5 Hex One or Hex-2 buffer tubes, most cylindrical buffer tubes measuring 1.10-1.25" O. D., and rifle-length receiver extension tubes, provided the set screw is secured on the cylindrical buffer tube with a small dimple on it. The unit measures 5×1-3/4×2-1/4".

Two set screws and extended hex key for installation are included. MSRP is $69.99 at Phase5wsi.com, Talon Grips Talon Grips was founded by Derik Losinger, a law enforcement officer and competitive shooter who made his first sets by hand with an X- ACTO knife before going to die and then laser cutting. Made in the United States, the company has custom designs for over 300 firearms in rubber and granulate textures. The adhesive sticks well, even if the frame has a textured finish.

The granulate texture provides positive purchase and is best suited for holster carry and competition shooting. The rubber texture is less aggressive and suitable for shooters with softer hands and for deeper concealed carry options as its less likely to irritate skin or snag on clothing. The grips install in minutes, forming to the firearm with a hair dryer or heat gun. The adhesive will not move once properly installed but can be removed with little residue.

They are resistant to most cleaning solutions and a cleaning pad is included. MSRP is $17.99 and available direct at TalonGunGrips.com,