ACCESSORIES: Recover Tactical Rail System
Adding a tactical rail to a Colt 1911 or clone is quick and easy with Recover Tactical’s new grip/rail system. Mounting a tactical light becomes possible on a fi rearm not originally equipped with a rail.
tool. Recover Tactical’s two-piece grip/rail system installs just like putting on a new pair of grips. It utilizes your factory grip screws and two additional tiny bolts and nuts, along with an Allen wrench for tight- ening them. T ese two little bolts secure each side of the combination grip/Pica- tinny rail to the weapon’s trigger guard. T e swap is accomplished in minutes. T e suggested retail price of Recover Tactical’s system is $49.99 and it’s off ered in black, tan, or green for an all-black or two-tone look to contrast with your pistol’s factory fi nish. T e rail mounts any weapon light/laser that works on the Mil-1913 rail. T e light is slightly lower than it would be when at- tached to a pistol with a factory rail, but
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fi nger activation of several lights’ switches was still intuitive and natural. However, most duty holsters contoured specifi cally for a weapon-mounted light are too tight to accommodate the larger rail/light area created by Recover Tactical’s rail. A duty holster such as the DeSantis Pro- Enterprise may be able to handle a Beretta or 1911 pistol equipped with the Recover Tactical rail. Fobus makes their EMC duty holster for a 1911 that will work with the Recover Tactical system. Several other hol- sters are mentioned on Recover Tactical’s website as well. T e grip area is polymer with styling made to aid in gripping your pistol. It’s not as fi nely checkered as wood grips and not as sticky as some aftermarket grips. But, it
is similar to the texture on many polymer frame pistols. T e width is comparable to standard grips for either the Beretta or Colt and 1911 clones. T e Recover Tactical grip/rail system is an easy way to add a Picatinny rail to the handgun you already own. It requires no gunsmithing and is quick and easy to do yourself. T e system will not harm your fi ne fi rearm, can be removed to return your pistol to its factory state, and it won’t break your bank. PM
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