Product Preview: Real Avid Smart Mat

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posted on July 27, 2017
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Proving a firearm maintenance mat can be more than just a table protector, Real Avid’s Smart Mat includes functional characteristics, such as a tray for organizing small parts—including a magnetized compartment—and oil-resistant material for easy clean-up. Offered in handgun and long gun sizes, Real Avid also created 1911-, AR-15- and AK47-themed mats that feature diagrams and disassembly instructions. Price: $15 (handgun, M1911); $20 (long gun, AR-15, AK-47). Contact: Real Avid; (800) 286-0567; realavid.com.

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