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Double Tap Episode 444

This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Gideon Optics, Primary Arms, Medical Gear Outfitters, Bowers Group, Mitchell Defense, and Flatline Fiber Co

 

Welcome to Double Tap, episode 444! Your hosts tonight are Jeremy Pozderac, Aaron Krieger, Nick Lynch, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show!

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Dear WLS

  • Anonymous Coward from Nebraska – Dear wls, I have a Mitchell defense bought the green grips to go with the green gun. What would be a good green butt stock or just put on purple butt stock? Still deciding on a flow-through can to put on it.

  • Justin T – This question is for Shawn. In the early parts of Covid, you were going to have a medical class in Canton, Ohio. Ohio shut down so you canceled the class. If you come teach a class at Rivers edge tactical. Can the people that paid for the Canton class come to that one? Ps. A couple shows ago that you guys were talking about a volcanic action pistol I’m fairly certain I seen Tippmann ordnance the same company that has the Glock mag Gatling gun was gonna make a volcanic pistol chambered in .380 and 22lr

  • Trucker Matt – Do any of the cast members have experience with IWA civilian-legal flashbangs, smoke grenades or any of their other products? I’ve been looking at them and thinking about buying some for “airsoft/paintball”, and definitely not for SHTF reasons. Would love your input, or just general thoughts on them even if you have never used them. Thanks.

  • Full-grown Human – Shawn stated that you didn’t like we the people holsters, and I had never had any issues with them but I also didn’t have to deal with the customer service side of them. I now have had to deal with their half-ass customer service and their subpar duty belts. My question is what issue did you have with them? I don’t buy nearly enough guns or gear so I do like to take the advice of people who do. Aside from blue alpha do you have any other companies that the cast would recommend for a duty belt? I don’t carry too much on my belt at work but I don’t want this cheap made product.

  • Amanda Hungnkiss – I was thinking about getting a Marlin in .357, but then they announced the 10mm model. As a 10mm fan, I was stoked to hear that, but also a bit confused about which one would be the better choice for overall power?Ammo cost isn’t a big deal since I already have a 10mm pistol and a 357 revolver. So, which caliber marlin would you pick and why?

  • Robbie R – Ok, hear me out. Gun Fights, but poll the listeners. EXAMPLE, Mitchell Defense rifle, suppressor, optic, maybe accessories. Each cast member makes a package, and listeners vote. Maybe Mitchell Defense offers it as a package.

The winner of this week’s swag pack is Anonymous Coward from Nebraska!

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Gun Industry News

Derya Arms TM22 Flash Tactical .22LR Rifle

  • Title: Derya Arms Launches TM22 Flash
  • Link: The Firearm Blog
  • Summary:
    • Availability: Launched early January 2026; available through distributors like GunBroker.
    • Cost: MSRP $249.00.
    • Different/Special: A lightweight (4.85 lbs) semi-automatic .22LR rifle designed for speed (“Fast and Faster” motto). It features an 18-inch target barrel, integrated Picatinny top rail, M-LOK forend, and an adjustable stock. It uses a 10-round magazine (compatible with 15/25-round options) and is marketed as an affordable, tactical plinker.

UK Police FN 15 ASR

  • Title: UK Police Select FN 15 ASR for National Carbine Framework
  • Link: The Firearm Blog
  • Summary:
    • Availability: Restricted to UK law enforcement agencies; not a commercial retail release.
    • Cost: Undisclosed government contract pricing.
    • Different/Special: The FN 15 ASR (Advanced Semi-Automatic Rifle) was selected for the UK’s “Police Primary Carbine System” framework. It features a fully ambidextrous lower receiver, a hard chrome-lined barrel made from proprietary steel for extreme durability, and is optimized specifically for police patrol and response requirements.

Taurus TX9

  • Title: New Taurus TX9 Modular Optics-Ready Handgun Series
  • Link: Guns.com
  • Availability: Launching January 2026.
  • Cost: MSRP $499.99 (Street price likely ~$450).
  • Different/Special: A striker-fired 9mm platform built around a serialized modular chassis (FCU), allowing users to swap grip frames and slide sizes (Full, Compact, Subcompact) similar to the SIG P320/P365. It comes standard with the TORO optics-ready system and boasts a high capacity (up to 17 rounds) at a budget-friendly price point.

Glock GR-115 for UK Police

  • Title: Glock GR-115 Selected as the Weapon of Choice for UK Firearms Units
  • Link: Soldier Systems
  • Availability: Restricted to selected law enforcement and military customers.
  • Cost: Undisclosed government contract pricing.
  • Different/Special: The GR-115 is an AR-15 style rifle (not a pistol) manufactured by Glock. It was selected after extensive UK police trials for its superior accuracy in both suppressed and unsuppressed configurations, beating out other major global manufacturers for the contract.

Dark Storm Industries DS-25

  • Title: Dark Storm Industries Introduces the DS-25 Modern Fighting Rifle
  • Link: Soldier Systems
  • Availability: Currently available/on sale.
  • Cost: MSRP ~$1,995.00.
  • Different/Special: A “hybrid” platform that bridges the gap between AR-15 and AR-10 sizes. It offers the intermediate power of cartridges like 6.5 Creedmoor in a receiver set that is lighter and more compact than a traditional AR-10, designed as a “Modern Fighting Rifle” for patrol or long-range sport use.

YHM Victra 20 Gauge Suppressor

  • Title: YHM Announces 20 Gauge Victra Shotgun Suppressor
  • Link: The Firearm Blog
  • Availability: Production models shipping early 2026.
  • Cost: Pricing not explicitly listed in announcement, but likely similar to the 12-gauge Victra (~$819 – $959).
  • Different/Special: A dedicated 20-gauge version of the modular Victra line. It is user-configurable for length (can be shortened from 10.4″ down to 4″), weighs just 22 oz in full config, and mounts via the host shotgun’s choke threads (retaining choke functionality).

EOTECH OGL-C

  • Title: EOTECH Launches the OGL-C Commercial Laser System
  • Link: Shooting Wire
  • Availability: Now available (Commercial version).
  • Cost: ~$2,799.00 – $2,999.00.
  • Different/Special: The civilian-legal version of EOTECH’s military “On-Gun Laser.” It features a VCSEL infrared illuminator with variable beam divergence and a co-aligned visible green/IR aiming laser. It is extremely compact (deck-of-cards size) and features a unique, ergonomic lever for instant adjustment between spot and flood modes.

Shield Sights OMSX

  • Title: Shield Sights Announces the New OMSX Micro Red Dot Sight
  • Link: Shooting Wire
  • Availability: Debuting SHOT Show 2026; shipping to follow.
  • Cost: MSRP $489.99.
  • Different/Special: A hybrid design that combines the “translucent roof” architecture of the OMSsc (for maximum light gathering and visibility) with the wide, competition-style window of the RMSx. It is designed to offer the fastest possible sight picture acquisition in a micro-compact footprint.

ATN 6th Generation Thermal

  • Title: ATN Unveils Its Most Advanced Thermal Optics Platform Ever: The 6th Generation Line
  • Link: Shooting Wire
  • Availability: Unveiled January 2026; specific models (ThOR 6, Odin 6) entering market now.
  • Cost: Varies by model; ThOR 6 ranges ~$1,995–$4,500; Odin 6 ~$5,000+.
  • Different/Special: The new Gen 6 core features ultra-sensitive sensors (some <15mK or <35mK NETD) and high-resolution 1280×1024 OLED displays. The platform includes built-in self-stabilization (gyroscope) to keep the image steady and smart features like integrated laser rangefinders and video recording on board.

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