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Aluminum Rifle Mounts
I Have Seen Pictures of your mounts being used in vehicles will it work in mine?
Our mounts were designed for use on the wall. We quickly found that our customers were finding ways to mount their rifles anywhere they wanted. We even had a farmer mount their rifles to their tractor to help with coyote issues they were having. The function of our mounts will work anywhere in any orientation, however our disclaimer is that you assume the risk of damaging your firearm and mounting surface when used in non-standard and/or extreme ways (i.e: Exposing your firearm to the elements or aggressive movement/vibrations may result in damaging your firearm.)
What if I have kids at home?
There is no subsitiute for teaching gun safety and respect for a firearm at home. As an added measure, We have included an integrated inner chamber to allow you to run a standard firearm cable lock through the firearm and the mount locking them together, and therefore to the wall. This is a great alternitive to returning the firearem to your gun safe if you need additional security. With use of a lock you risk adding a longer response time in the event you need to quickly access your firearm. We reccomend using a number combination lock to eliminate the need for a key.
How will I know if my specific rifle fits your mounts?
All of our mounts are based off of the exact dimensions of the most popular magazines on the market. If the large brand magazines fit your rifle (Magpul, Hexmag, etc...) Then it will be compatible our mounts as well. We guarentee our mount will work with your gun or your money back (See warranty details).
Why should I use your mounts over the cheap plastic ones on Amazon and other websites?
You get what you pay for. We are aware of the very cheap alternitives to our products. When we first started Alaskan Tactical we initially intended to 3D print our products out of polycarbonate plastic. We found out very quickly that plastic mounts should be reserved for display purposes only. Here are a few of the issues we found with plastic mounts which led us to pave the way into aluminum mounts:
-Most plastic mounts on the market do not utilize the magazine catch to allow mounting of the firearm in any orietation. The few that do will wear down and begin to fail after as few as a hundred cycles.
-No plastic mount can provide the same cosmetic apeal as anodized aluminum.
-Plastic injected mounts can easily be snapped off the wall with minimal pressure, especially when the mounted rifle can act as a handle for leverage.
-None of the plastic injected mounts have an integrated cable lock chamber to allow you to physically lock your rifle to the mount/wall. Even if they did they would still be easy to break off the wall.
-Plastic is easy to cut or melt.
-Every plastic injected mount on the market we know of is made in China.
-None of the plastic mounts on the market are backed with a lifetime warranty, proabaly for a reason.
-Most plastic mounts on the market do not utilize the magazine catch to allow mounting of the firearm in any orietation. The few that do will wear down and begin to fail after as few as a hundred cycles.
-No plastic mount can provide the same cosmetic apeal as anodized aluminum.
-Plastic injected mounts can easily be snapped off the wall with minimal pressure, especially when the mounted rifle can act as a handle for leverage.
-None of the plastic injected mounts have an integrated cable lock chamber to allow you to physically lock your rifle to the mount/wall. Even if they did they would still be easy to break off the wall.
-Plastic is easy to cut or melt.
-Every plastic injected mount on the market we know of is made in China.
-None of the plastic mounts on the market are backed with a lifetime warranty, proabaly for a reason.
What good is my firearm if it's not stored loaded?
Each situation is different for every gun owner. Our mounts are designed to have a perfect combination of safety, security, rapid response and cosmetic appeal. For the best security a gun safe will always be your best option. For best rapid response you may want to keep your firearm fully loaded. When mounted your rifles BCG will be in the "locked back" position. Our magazine holder allows you to store your loaded magazine with your firearm. Combine the two and you will be able to load your magazine and release the bolt to fully chamber a round within 3 seconds.
If you need a faster response, you might consider a safer neighborhood.
If you need a faster response, you might consider a safer neighborhood.
My new mount will slide into the magazine well but does not lock into the mag catch
This is a built in safety feature to ensure the user does not mount a firearm with a round in the firing postion. You must lock the bolt carrier group (BCG) back into place using the bolt catch lever before it will fully seat on the mount. This will prevent neglegent discharge. Some aftermarket brands of internal components for various firearms may still permit the user to fully mount the firearm without locking the BCG back. We strongly discourage mounting without fully unloading the firearm. Use at your own risk.
I Have Seen Pictures of your mounts being used in vehicles will it work in mine?
Our mounts were designed for use on the wall. We quickly found that our customers were finding ways to mount their rifles anywhere they wanted. We even had a farmer mount their rifles to their tractor to help with coyote issues they were having. The function of our mounts will work anywhere in any orientation, however our disclaimer is that you assume the risk of damaging your firearm and mounting surface when used in non-standard and/or extreme ways (i.e: Exposing your firearm to the elements or aggressive movement/vibrations may result in damaging your firearm.)
What if I have kids at home?
There is no subsitiute for teaching gun safety and respect for a firearm at home. As an added measure, We have included an integrated inner chamber to allow you to run a standard firearm cable lock through the firearm and the mount locking them together, and therefore to the wall. This is a great alternitive to returning the firearem to your gun safe if you need additional security. With use of a lock you risk adding a longer response time in the event you need to quickly access your firearm. We reccomend using a number combination lock to eliminate the need for a key.
How will I know if my specific rifle fits your mounts?
All of our mounts are based off of the exact dimensions of the most popular magazines on the market. If the large brand magazines fit your rifle (Magpul, Hexmag, etc...) Then it will be compatible our mounts as well. We guarentee our mount will work with your gun or your money back (See warranty details).
Why should I use your mounts over the cheap plastic ones on Amazon and other websites?
You get what you pay for. We are aware of the very cheap alternitives to our products. When we first started Alaskan Tactical we initially intended to 3D print our products out of polycarbonate plastic. We found out very quickly that plastic mounts should be reserved for display purposes only. Here are a few of the issues we found with plastic mounts which led us to pave the way into aluminum mounts:
-Most plastic mounts on the market do not utilize the magazine catch to allow mounting of the firearm in any orietation. The few that do will wear down and begin to fail after as few as a hundred cycles.
-No plastic mount can provide the same cosmetic apeal as anodized aluminum.
-Plastic injected mounts can easily be snapped off the wall with minimal pressure, especially when the mounted rifle can act as a handle for leverage.
-None of the plastic injected mounts have an integrated cable lock chamber to allow you to physically lock your rifle to the mount/wall. Even if they did they would still be easy to break off the wall.
-Plastic is easy to cut or melt.
-Every plastic injected mount on the market we know of is made in China.
-None of the plastic mounts on the market are backed with a lifetime warranty, proabaly for a reason.
-Most plastic mounts on the market do not utilize the magazine catch to allow mounting of the firearm in any orietation. The few that do will wear down and begin to fail after as few as a hundred cycles.
-No plastic mount can provide the same cosmetic apeal as anodized aluminum.
-Plastic injected mounts can easily be snapped off the wall with minimal pressure, especially when the mounted rifle can act as a handle for leverage.
-None of the plastic injected mounts have an integrated cable lock chamber to allow you to physically lock your rifle to the mount/wall. Even if they did they would still be easy to break off the wall.
-Plastic is easy to cut or melt.
-Every plastic injected mount on the market we know of is made in China.
-None of the plastic mounts on the market are backed with a lifetime warranty, proabaly for a reason.
What good is my firearm if it's not stored loaded?
Each situation is different for every gun owner. Our mounts are designed to have a perfect combination of safety, security, rapid response and cosmetic appeal. For the best security a gun safe will always be your best option. For best rapid response you may want to keep your firearm fully loaded. When mounted your rifles BCG will be in the "locked back" position. Our magazine holder allows you to store your loaded magazine with your firearm. Combine the two and you will be able to load your magazine and release the bolt to fully chamber a round within 3 seconds.
If you need a faster response, you might consider a safer neighborhood.
If you need a faster response, you might consider a safer neighborhood.
My new mount will slide into the magazine well but does not lock into the mag catch
This is a built in safety feature to ensure the user does not mount a firearm with a round in the firing postion. You must lock the bolt carrier group (BCG) back into place using the bolt catch lever before it will fully seat on the mount. This will prevent neglegent discharge. Some aftermarket brands of internal components for various firearms may still permit the user to fully mount the firearm without locking the BCG back. We strongly discourage mounting without fully unloading the firearm. Use at your own risk.
Will this mount fit all AR-15's?
Because the AR-15 platform has a mil-spec standard, the vast majority of AR-15's will fit snugly on our mounts with minimal play. However we have seen a small handful of instances where a cheap, non-mil spec lower fit very tightly and made it difficult to remove. These are typically lowers made in "backyard" shops and not found in stores or on major online retail websites. Rest assured that if you are on the fence about ordering, we will make sure you are happy with your mount or your money back (See warranty details).
This mount is known to experience fitment issues with the Springfield Saint AR-15 and Diamondback DB15 models.
This mount is known to experience fitment issues with the Springfield Saint AR-15 and Diamondback DB15 models.
What If I have a Left-Handed Rifle?
All Alaskan Tacitcal mounts acomodate ambidexterous rifles as well as standard rifles which you want to orientate pointing in either directions. Note that the option to use a cable lock is restricted to only one orientiation due to the shape of most rifle lower receivers.
Will this mount fit other firearms other than an AR-15?
The AR-15 mount was designed around the mil-spec M4 pattern magazine profile. With this in mind it should fit any firearm which is compatible with a standard magazine. However, we have only tested this is an AR-15 and we reserve to right to refuse any return requests due to non-compatibility with firearms that we have not advertised as being compatible.
This mount was made for firearms, and not for airsoft/replica models.
This mount was made for firearms, and not for airsoft/replica models.
Will this mount fit all AR-10's?
The short awnser is no, but it will fit the vast majority. The term "AR-10" reffers specifically to the AR-10 model made by Armalite. However most of the time you hear "AR-10" it is refferencing an AR-10 style rifle made by various manufacturers. Unlike the AR-15, there is no mil-spec standard for the AR-10 so various rifles will not all have compatible parts. See the product description for details on what rifles are compatible. If you do not see your rifle there you can send us a message and we will help you figure it out. In the worst case scenerio you can return your mount if it does not fit (see warranty details).
What If I have a Left Handed Rifle?
All Alaskan Tacitcal mounts acomodate ambidexterous rifles as well as standard rifles which you want to orientate pointing in either directions. Note that the option to use a cable lock is restricted to only one orientiation due to the shape of most rifle lower receivers.
Does The Tall Mount Fit All Glock Handguns?
No, although most Glocks have an identical style there are different sizes. Most common Glocks with smaller caliber rounds have the same size which is compatible with the tall mount. However, some larger caliber handguns such as the Glock 20 chambered in 10mm has a larger magazine size. These larger handguns will still fit on the mounts but will not fully engage and will have slop.
Which Magazine is compatible with the Mag Holder Slot?
The lower magazine holder is designed for use with Glock brand magazines with the skinny (no pinky grip) butt-plate.
Why Doesn't the Tall Mount Accommodate a Cable Lock?
The tall Glock mount is the only mount we offer without cable locking compatability. The reason is because there is not enough room for the cable lock hole to exit since the entirety of the mount is inside of the frame of the handgun. The magazine catch still functions as normal.
Which Glock Mount Do I Need?
The two Glock mount options (Tall and Short) are built for different appliations. The tall mount is intended for firearms which utilize the full length of the Glock 17 magazine. Examples include Glock handguns, KRISS Vector, Kel-Tec, and more. The short mount is intended for firearms that only use a small portion of the overall length of a Glock magazine. Examples include AR-9, AK-9, and other similar style rifle/pistol varients.
Which Magazines Fit the AK Mount?
Since metal magazines are popular with AK style rifles we have build a mount holder that can accomodate both metal and plastic mounts. The plastic magazine slot is designed to be used with MAGPUL PMAG magazines. The metal magazine slot is designed for use with Zastava metal magazines. Other brands may be equally compataible or compatible with minor modifications.
Can My Rifle Be Mounted In Either Orientation?
Yes, the AK mount is designed to flip either direction after removing the two M6 allen screws in the front of the mount.
Does the AK47/AKM Mount Fit All AK Style Firearms?
No, however it fits most.
The AK platform is not mil-spec which allows variations from each manfacturer. We combated this issue for the most part by allowing a certain amount of variance. This will result in some firearms fitting more snug, and some more loose. We have found that the vast majority of AK style firearms work great. Two in particular that we are aware do not fit are the WASR 74, and Global Ordinance rifles.
The AK platform is not mil-spec which allows variations from each manfacturer. We combated this issue for the most part by allowing a certain amount of variance. This will result in some firearms fitting more snug, and some more loose. We have found that the vast majority of AK style firearms work great. Two in particular that we are aware do not fit are the WASR 74, and Global Ordinance rifles.
How long will it take my order to ship?
Most orders ship between 1-3 days. You will receive an automated email with tracking information when your item has shipped. Please keep in mind that the time it takes us to ship, and the transit time in shipping are two different things. You can best control the speed of transit by selecting a premium shipping method (Priority) as opposed to an economy method (Ground Advantage).
Why is my package taking so long to deliver?
Please remember that we are shipping all orders from the last frontier (Alaska). When selecting economy (USPS Ground Advantage) shipping options please be aware that the estimated ship times can vary greatly and are out of our control once we have passed your package over to USPS. We have found that in some cases (roughly 10%) it can take as much as three weeks to deliver. If you notice the tracking number indicates your package is hung up in transit let us know and we can initiate a missing package request with USPS which sometimes gets things moving along. For the most consistant results we reccomend using a non-economy (Priority) shipping method.
Why does tracking show my order as still in "Pre-Shipment"?
We have found that USPS sometimes neglects to scan packages when they are dropped off at the post office. This means they may not have a chance to get scanned again until they arrive at the desitination mail sorting facility. We have found that this is a more common occurance with economy shipping options. If you have been checking your tracking regularly and are concerned it has not been shipped yet please feel free to reach out and we will double check that it did in-fact get dropped off to the post office. Please also reffer to the "Why is my package taking so long to deliver" section in the FAQ.
Can I Exchange My Order?
Yes, within 30 days of ordering we allow straight accross exchanges of unused items. However, the buyer is responsible for shipping expenses. Replacement items will not be shipped until the original item has been received and inspected for original condition.
Can I Return My Order?
We currently do not offer returns based on if the customer changes their mind or no longer need their mount. However we do stand behind our product and do offer returns if a mount does not fit your firearm as advertised. (See warranty details)
We do not offer returns of incompatibility with non-advertised applications (I.e. Airsoft guns, different models than advertised, etc...) If you are unsure if your firearm is compatible please sendus a message prior to placing your order.
Please also note that no returns will be made for modified products.
We do not offer returns of incompatibility with non-advertised applications (I.e. Airsoft guns, different models than advertised, etc...) If you are unsure if your firearm is compatible please sendus a message prior to placing your order.
Please also note that no returns will be made for modified products.
Warranty Details
We pride ourselves in never having received a warranty request, however should the need arrise here is what you should do
Before contacting us reguarding a warranty claim, please review the following:
If your mount experiences a workmanship defect
- Use the "Contact" Page to let us know you have encountered an issue with your mount. Please include your order number and date if possible. Claims are only available to the original purchaser. We will reach out to you within 3 buisness days and request photos and possibly a short video taken with your phone. Rest assured you will be taken care of, the photos are so we can help improve our quality control.
- We may request the problem item returned to us. We will email you a shipping label.
- We will send you out a new mount at NO cost to you.
If your mount does not fit your firearm as advertised
- Use the "Contact" Page to let us know you have encountered an issue with your mount. Please include your order number and date if possible. Also include all details about what firearm you are using (caliber, brand, magazines it uses, etc..). Claims are only available to the original purchaser. We will reach out to you within 3 buisness days and request photos and possibly a short video taken with your phone. Please show where the mount is hanging up or too tight. We will use this information for quality control and product improvement.
- We will request the original mount back and will cover the shipping charges.
- If it is determined you received a defective part we will send you a replacement. If it is deterimed that our mount is not compatible with your specific rifle we will send you a full refund.
Before contacting us reguarding a warranty claim, please review the following:
- We do not warranty parts that have been modified
- We do not offer returns for incompatibility with non-advertised uses (I.e.. Airsoft guns, incorrect firearm models, etc...)
- We do not warranty parts that have clearly been intentionally destructed
- We do not offer warranty that are experiencing normal wear that has not affected the function of the mount (Scratches, worn down finish, dents/dings, etc..)
- The AR-10 mount is designed to have more play than the rest of our products to allow for fitment with a large variety of AR-10 patterned firearms.
What Is Your Warranty?
We offer a LIFETIME guarentee of all of our aluminum wall mounts. We know the quality of materials and overall workmanship of our products and stand by them forever for the original purchaser.
We also guarentee your mount will fit your rifle as advertised or your money back! (See warranty details)
We also guarentee your mount will fit your rifle as advertised or your money back! (See warranty details)
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