Frequently Asked Questions
Bacon Wrap
A. The Bacon Wrap is a versatile, heat-resistant silicone handguard protector that works with any firearm. It provides heat protection, improved grip, and prevents wear on your handguard. It even changes color when the handguard gets too hot, letting you know when it’s time to adjust your grip or wear gloves. Plus, its flexible design means it fits any setup and can be customized by cutting it into halves or quarters.
A. The Bacon Wrap provides superior grip when shooting from barricades or obstacles. Traditional handguards tend to slip when pressed against hard surfaces, but the Bacon Wrap helps secure your firearm in place, improving accuracy and target reacquisition time.
A. Yes! The Bacon Wrap is designed to fit any firearm handguard, regardless of size, attachments, or setup. You can stretch it to fit and even cut it to accommodate accessories like foregrips or flashlights.
A. The Bacon Wrap changes color when it reaches a high temperature, letting you know your firearm is getting too hot to handle. This visual cue helps you avoid burns or discomfort during extended shooting sessions.
A. Yes, the Bacon Wrap is great for cable management. Its flexibility allows you to tuck cables for your rail-mounted accessories, keeping everything neat and in place.
A. If your Bacon Wrap tears or becomes damaged due to normal use, we offer a free replacement. Just reach out to us, and we’ll take care of it!
FLARE Mini™ and FLARE Micro™
A. We found 131°F (55°C) to be the optimal temperature for providing useful information without causing harm. At this temperature, the barrel is hot enough to touch but gives you enough time to pull away before being burned. Any higher could result in a burn, and any lower might give false positives from just sitting in the sun.
A. Yes, the FLARE Mini™ will stretch to fit barrels between 0.675″ and 2″ in diameter. However, avoid excessive stretching, as this could damage the product. For best results, remove your muzzle brake or flash hider before installation.
A. The FLARE Mini™ fits securely on barrels between 0.675″ and 0.9″ in diameter. Barrels smaller than 0.675” may cause the FLARE Mini™ to slide, while larger than 0.9” could risk stretching it too far.
A. We chose orange because it’s visible to most people, including those with common forms of colorblindness. The combination of red and yellow makes it easy to see when the FLARE Mini™ changes color.
A. Yes, the FLARE Mini™ will change color on the points that contact the barrel, though it may not be uniform across the fluted channels. Factors such as ambient temperature and wind speed may also affect this.
A. The FLARE Mini™ helps prevent accidental burns and melting your gear by indicating when the barrel is too hot to touch or store. It also helps precision shooters optimize their accuracy by indicating when barrel heat might affect bullet drift.
A. The FLARE Mini™ fits barrels between 0.675″ and 2″ in diameter. It may not hold up to the extreme temperatures of suppressors, but we’re actively testing this application and plan to release additional sizes for other platforms in the future.
A. We’ve tested FLARE Minis™ in the field and have prototypes over 2 years old with more than 200 heating cycles that still perform at 100%. Under normal use, they should last for years. However, excessive abuse will shorten their life.
A. The FLARE Mini™ can withstand temperatures up to 450°F when stretched over a 1” barrel without damage. While silicone is rated for 500°F+, we are continuing to test its exact limits.
Spark Flat and Crush Washers
A. Spark Flat and Crush Washers are versatile firearm accessories that change color when exposed to heat. They provide a visual cue to indicate when your barrel is too hot to handle or store, helping you avoid burns and protecting your equipment.
A. Spark Washers are easy to install like any other flat or crush washer. Just make sure they are properly seated, and they will give you heat feedback as you shoot.
A. Yes, Spark Washers are designed to be compatible with a wide range of barrel types and are particularly useful for setups that generate a lot of heat.
Smoke Coat™
A. Smoke Coat™ is a custom thermochromic coating applied to firearm barrels. As the barrel heats up, the Smoke Coat™ reveals a custom design, helping you track heat visually while adding a unique aesthetic element to your firearm.
A. Smoke Coat™ reacts to the heat of your barrel, revealing a hidden design as the temperature rises. It’s both a functional heat indicator and a way to personalize your firearm.
A. Yes! Smoke Coat™ can be customized with personal designs, logos, or other artwork. It’s a great way to make your firearm stand out while also tracking barrel heat.
A. Like any coating, Smoke Coat™ may wear down over time with heavy use, but it’s designed to last through many heat cycles and provide long-term durability.
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