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14 Gun Accessories to Add to Your Wish List

The Holiday Season has sneaked up on us all once again. But finding the perfect items to give your gun-loving family (or yourself) can be a difficult endeavor with the national shortage on firearm supplies due to high demand. 

 

Have no fear. 

 

Because Shockwave Technologies’ gun accessories are Made in America, we’ve been able to quickly fill the gaps for dealers and buyers who want to stock up on the best firearm supplies.

 

And that includes items to add to your Christmas wish list, too.  

 

If you’re looking for some awesome stocking stuffers or Christmas wish list ideas, check out these badass gun accessories for the gifts that keep on giving the whole year round:

 

 

Shockwave Blade®

 

Blade® Pistol Stabilizer 

Made from high-strength glass-reinforced polymer, the Blade pistol stabilizer is manufactured to exacting tolerances and fits all pistols equipped with a standard AR-15 pistol buffer tube (up to 1.25” in diameter) such as the Shockwave KAK Pistol Buffer Tube:

  • AR pattern
  • Glock
  • CZ Scorpion Evo 3
  • HK9X pattern
  • And more

 

Just slip it on and tighten the large set screw for a rock-solid installation.

 

Features include:

  • Available in black, flat dark earth, OD green, and stealth gray
  • Quick and easy to install
  • Provides additional support during firing
  • Weighs a scant 5.0 ounces
  • ATF-approved for pistol use

 

 

Blade® 2M (Mil-Spec) 

With the same features as the Shockwave Blade pistol stabilizer, the Blade 2M adjusts with a simple finger lever. 

 

It’s compatible with all pistols equipped with a mil-spec buffer tube like the KAK Mil-Spec Carbine Buffer Tube: 

  • AR-15 pattern
  • MPX
  • Glock
  • CZ Scorpion Evo 3
  • HK9X pattern
  • And more

 

Features include:

  • Available in black, flat dark earth, OD green, and stealth gray
  • Quick and easy to install
  • Provides additional support during firing
  • Weighs a scant 4.0 ounces
  • ATF-approved for pistol use

 

 

 

NEW! Blade® Classic

The new, veteran-designed Shockwave Blade Classic pistol stabilizer takes a slightly smaller approach to the traditional signature Shockwave Blade look with all the new desirable features. 

 

It’s made from high-strength glass-reinforced polymer with a QD swivel mount (QD swivel not included). With the vertical-pull latch on the bottom of the Blade, you’ll be able to quickly adjust it to different lengths and gain more support, giving you a boost in safety, marksmanship, and comfort.

 

The Blade Classic pistol stabilizer fits all pistols equipped with a mil-spec buffer tube like the KAK Mil-Spec Carbine Buffer Tube: 

  • AR-15 pattern
  • MPX
  • Glock
  • CZ Scorpion Evo 3
  • HK9X pattern
  • And more

 

Features include:

  • Available in black (coming soon in FDE, ODG, and gray)
  • Ambidextrous side-mounted QDs for sling attachment
  • Quick and easy to install; just slip it on, and it locks in place
  • Provides additional support during firing

Weighs a scant 4.0 ounces 

 

 

NEW! Blade® Stealth

The Shockwave Blade Stealth pistol stabilizer is our very latest design. The new slick look and slightly smaller profile make it extremely comfortable for any user. The Blade Stealth is adjustable with a simple pull-down latch. 

 

Just like the Blade Classic, it’s also made from high-strength glass-reinforced polymer with a QD swivel mount (QD swivel not included) and fits all pistols equipped with a mil-spec buffer tube like the KAK Mil-Spec Carbine Buffer Tube:

  • AR-15 pattern
  • MPX
  • Glock
  • CZ Scorpion Evo 3
  • HK9X pattern
  • And more

 

 

Features include:

  • Available in black (coming soon in FDE, ODG, and gray)
  • Ambi side-mounted QDs for sling attachment
  • Quick and easy to install; just slip it on, and it locks in place
  • Provides additional support during firing
  • Weighs a scant 4.0 ounces

 

 

 

Shockwave AR-15-Pattern Tubes 

 

 

KAK Shockwave Buffer Tube

The KAK Shockwave Buffer Tube is specifically designed for the Shockwave Blade Pistol Stabilizer, creating the world’s best pistol stabilizing system. 

 

With an anti-rotation and anti-thrust design, the Blade stays put without sliding forward or spinning. It’s flush with the rear of the Blade when it’s installed fully forward. When installed fully out, the assembly is incredibly rigid.

 

The Class 3 hard-anodized tube features 12 length-adjustment settings. It’s the same length as a KAK Mil-Spec Carbine Buffer Tube at 7.25 inches. 

 

The KAK Shockwave tube accepts all carbine buffer systems, mil-spec receiver endplates, and aftermarket endplates. 

 

 

KAK Mil-Spec Carbine Buffer Tube

With the same benefits of the KAK Shockwave Buffer Tube, the KAK Industry 6-position Mil-Spec Carbine Buffer Tube is compatible with the Blade 2M, Blade Classic, and Blade Stealth.

 

 

 

 

 

Shotgun Raptor™ Grip

 

With the enhanced texture and ergonomic design of the Raptor Grip, you’ve never been able to hold onto your firearm with as much confidence and control, improving both safety and comfort. Its unique angle minimizes felt recoil, allowing for maximum control shot after shot. It’s also constructed with a glass-filled polymer, making it virtually indestructible. 

 

There are also new Raptor Grip colors available: black, flat dark earth, OD green, and stealth gray. 

 

 

Raptor™ Grip 500/590

The Raptor Grip 500/590 fits:

  • Mossberg 500 12-gauge firearms (aka 500A)
  • Mossberg 500 20-gauge firearms (aka 500C)
  • Mossberg 590 and 590A1 firearms (12-gauge)
  • Mossberg 510 Mini firearms (12- and 20-gauges)
  • Mossberg 835 firearms (12- and 20-gauges)
  • Mossberg 535 firearms (12- and 20-gauges)
  • Mossberg 600 (New Haven) firearms (12- and 20-gauges)
  • Maverick 88 (12- and 20-gauges)
  • Coast to Coast model CC 660 Master Mag (12- and 20-gauges)
  • Mossberg 590A1 and 500 Compact Cruiser AOW

 

 

Raptor™ Grip 500E (.410) 

The Raptor Grip 500E (.410) / Raptor Grip M500E fits:

  • Mossberg 500E .410 gauge firearms (aka 500E)
  • Mossberg 590E .410 gauge firearms (aka 590E)

 

 

Raptor™ Grip 870

The Raptor Grip 870 fits:

  • Remington 870 12-gauge firearms
  • New England Firearms (NEF) Pardner Pump Protector 12-gauge
  • Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Pardner Pump Protector 12-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 98 12-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 982 12-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 981R 12-gauge

 

 

Raptor™ Grip 870 + 20-gauge Adapter

The Raptor Grip 870 fits:

  • Remington 870 20-gauge firearms
  • New England Firearms (NEF) Pardner Pump Protector 20-gauge
  • Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Pardner Pump Protector 20-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 98 20-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 982 20-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 981R 20-gauge

 

Mesa Tactical’s 20-gauge to 12-gauge adapter is included in this package.  Simply attach it to the receiver in place of the standard 20-gauge stock. This cast steel adapter then enables you to attach the Raptor 12-gauge Remington 870 grip.

 

 

Raptor™ Grip 870 with QD

 

Raptor Grip 870 with a QD swivel fits:

  • Remington 870 12-gauge firearms
  • New England Firearms (NEF) Pardner Pump Protector 12-gauge
  • Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Pardner Pump Protector 12-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 98 12-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 982 12-gauge
  • Interstate Arms Corp (IAC) Hawk Model 981R 12-gauge

 

 

 

 

Shockwave Raptor™ F1™ Forend 

 

When you want to turn up your shotgun’s badass factor up to 11, reach for the Shockwave Raptor™ F1™ forend. Its cutting-edge design improves handling and speeds target acquisition. A direct replacement for your factory or aftermarket forend, the Shockwave Raptor F1 is available as a standalone forend, with an optional upper heat shield, with an optional forend installation tool—or any combination thereof.

 

Features for all the Shockwave Raptor F1 forend include:

  • Rugged glass-reinforced polymer
  • Lightweight
  • Available in black, flat dark earth, OD green and stealth gray
  • Extra length lets you personalize forward handhold
  • Ribbed inset area provides secure gripping
  • Front and rear handstops improve safety
  • A total of 10 M-LOK® slots allow for mounting lights, vertical grips, angled grips, Picatinny rails, and more
  • Optional upper heat shield prevents burns and offers rifle sights for fast target acquisition
  • Optional forend wrench simplifies and speeds installation
  • Veteran designed
  • Made in the U.S.A.

 

 

Raptor F1 Forend for Mossberg 500/590

This Raptor F1 forend fits 12-gauge Mossberg 500/590 firearms with both lengths of slide action tubes (7-3/4” and 6-3/4”) thanks to the included adapter. 

 

 

 

Raptor F1 Forend for Mossberg 590/Shockwave 

This Raptor F1 forend fits 12-gauge Mossberg 590 firearms and Mossberg 590 Shockwave firearms, which feature a 6-3/4″ long slide action tube.

 

 

Raptor F1 Forend for Remington 870/TAC-14

This Raptor F1 forend fits 12-gauge Remington 870 firearms, including the TAC-14 featuring the Shockwave Technologies Raptor Grip.  

 

 



Whether you plan on adding some of these gun accessories to your own Christmas wish list or getting it for a fellow gun-lover, make sure you order by December 18, 2020 to ensure it arrives by Christmas!

5 Questions To Ask Before Buying A Gun

When it comes to buying a gun, there are a few key questions you need to ask yourself before walking into a gun store and letting your emotions drive your purchase. It’s crucial to do your research and prepare ahead of time with questions you want to ask the gun dealer before you pull out your wallet and walk out as a new gun owner. 

5 Questions To Ask Before Buying A New Gun

 

1) Why are you interested in buying a gun? 

 

Whether you’re interested in buying a gun for sport, hunting, or personal defense, it’s important to know why you plan to buy a gun and the type of gun you need, so you can prepare the right questions to guide your purchase. 

 

Once you determine the type of gun you want to buy, don’t skip out on doing your research. If you want a firearm for home defense, you’ll want to consider what makes the best home defense firearm and accessories. Is it an AR? Is it a shotgun? If you can’t decide which one you need after doing your research, have your questions ready to ask the gun dealer to help you determine which firearm will work best for you.

 

As Off The Grid News puts it, you first “identify the purpose, and choose a [firearm] to fill that purpose.”



2) Is it the right fit?

 

After determining why you need a gun and the type of gun you need, it’s time to test out the ergonomics. When you go to your local firearm dealer, handling the gun and making sure it’s a good fit for your hands is very important for safety, comfort, and accuracy. You’ll also want to find out how much the gun recoils when fired, which is important to know depending on the firearm’s purpose and how often you plan to use it. 

 

If you’re not sure the gun is a good fit, there are a couple of options you can consider:

 

  1. Find out if there is a local shooting range nearby that will let you test out the gun or rent the gun, so you can determine if it’s going to be worth purchasing. 
  2. Ask the gun dealer if they can help you find a gun that fits your hand properly. A gun that’s too big is hard to hold onto. One that’s too small may be harder to shoot accurately.


Check out our blog about Shockwave Raptor™ Grips and why ergonomics are important for firearm design. 



3) What’s your budget?

 

Firearms can get quite expensive, so it’s important to stick to a budget and choose one that will fit your purpose before buying a gun. Regardless of the price range of the firearm you’re interested in, it’s important to do your due diligence to know the right price for a specific model, know when someone is trying to oversell you, and know when a great deal comes along.

 

Don’t forget to budget for other things that come along with buying a gun — from taxes, to background checks, to accessories, to ammunition, to permits, and more. Ask the gun dealer if there are any extra costs and fees involved. 

 

If you’re pinching pennies to budget for a new gun or not confident about the gun you are considering, again, you might want to ask the gun retailer (or do your research) to see if there are any nearby shooting ranges that allow you to try before you buy.

 

If you are a veteran or first time buyer, you might even ask the gun dealer if there are any discounts, rebates, or sales going on that would benefit your purchase of the firearm. 

 

Lastly, check out the required firearm transaction record form to see if anything might disqualify you from purchasing a firearm. Focus on questions 11a-11i, 12, and 13 to determine this.



4) Which firearm accessories can you add on?

 

Whether you need home defense firearm accessories, want to accessorize for aesthetic purposes, or need maintenance kit items to keep your gun clean, don’t forget to include these in your budget. The main accessories you want to consider are those that will enhance the experience, accuracy, and comfort of your firearm for its intended purpose. 

 

You’ll also want to consider how you plan to store your gun. Firearm storage can be expensive, but an important way to keep your loved ones safe and keep it from being easily stolen. 

 

Lastly, for training purposes, it’s important to have the accessories you need to protect yourself from misuse that could cause injury or worse. Find out where you can get basic safety training or safely practice shooting your gun to get used to it. You can even watch tutorials online to show you how to use the gun, what each function means, how it shoots, and so forth to prepare you for your training phase after purchase. 

 

Do your research and determine which accessories are important for your firearm of choice.

 

Examples of Shockwave Technologies and partner firearm accessories include:

 

 

View https://shockwavetechnologies.com to view all firearm accessories.



5) What are the firearm’s capabilities and performance?

 

Knowing the performance and capabilities of your firearm are also important before purchasing. A few things you might want to know include:

 

  • Bullet drop
  • Bullet or shot grouping
  • Magazine capacity

 

The bullet drop is the distance that a bullet drops after being fired over a certain distance — and largely a function of the cartridge the firearm is chambered for. Bullet drop is an important and potentially complex component of ballistics for gun owners for a variety of reasons, whether hunting, target shooting, etc. Discuss this aspect with your dealer. 

 

Bullet or shot grouping relates to the accuracy of the firearm. In short, it indicates how closely each round will hit in relation to each other. Tightness of shot groupings are measured based on the distance between each bullet hole on the target. Accuracy is not only important for target shooters and hunters, it’s also important for self protection and other firearm uses.

 

Magazine capacity lets you know how many rounds of ammunition you have “on tap” in each magazine. Whether you are target practicing or firing your gun in self defense, it’s important to know how many shots you have available before you need to reload.



What other questions do you like to ask yourself or the gun dealer before purchasing a new firearm? Leave a comment below.