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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

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Mayflower is Up and Running (Update)

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

With over 24,000 hits yesterday, it was impossible to make final adjustments to the shopping cart system but you can now at least look at their wares. However, they won’t be able to take orders until Monday thanks to an IT contractor. Now I know why I used to pick on the AV club guys in High School.

www.mayflower-rc.org

KAC’s BulletFlight Software

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Knights Armament Company

The last time we featured Knight’s Armaments was in recognition of C. Reed Knight Jr.’s receipt of a top 10 army invention of 2007 for the M110 7.62mm Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) that was Type Classified by the Army in 2007.

Knights Armament has now broadened their scope to include a fully functional ballistic computer, but this computer isn’t like anything you’ve ever seen. Unbeknownst to you, it may already be in your pocket. It’s an iPhone/iPod Touch application called BulletFlight that costs a meager $11.99. Consider for a moment what the competition offers. Less functionality for a higher cost and in a bigger package.

KAC’s BulletFlight

BulletFlight has been designed to fit everything from the need of the everyday range tinkerer to the functionality demands of the warfighter. It’s a dynamic solution that provides ballistic calculations out to 3000 meters helping you make your shot.

To use it, start with one of several built-in profiles including the Army’s M110 semi-automatic precision rifle, the 14.5 inch barrel SR16 rifle, .50 BMG M107, .308 M40A3, .308 M24, or start from scratch. With your saved weapon profile’s ballistic coefficients you are ready to begin. Next, provide variables such as range, angle of sight, temperature, and pressure. The BulletFlight will provide predicted bullet impact above or below line of sight in distance and MOA along with how many clicks to correct, velocity and energy at target impact and estimated flight time to allow proper target lead.

KAC’s BulletFlight

Overkill? Need the quick and dirty? After building a weapon profile and including environmental variables, switch over to the “Simple” mode. With a standard selection wheel for rapid range-to-target adjustment and wind speed and direction, you are ready to go.

Thanks to a dedicated customer base and the rapid feedback associated with iPhone applications, Knight’s Armaments have been able to pump out multiple revisions in short order.

Check out the newly released KAC Bullet Flight 2.0.0 with a full suite of upgraded functions including manufacturer ballistic coefficients, additional functionality in the simple mode, field table output, and automatic weather data gathering at www.knightarmco.com/bulletflight/index.htm
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Current and future efforts focus on overcoming platform shortfalls limiting official military use of BulletFlight to include operational temperature, sustainable g-loads, and touch screen limitations of the iPhone/iPod platform.

KAC’s BulletFlight

Keep an eye out for the Knight’s Armament bracket for mounting your iPhone to your Picatinny rail in conjunction with the Otter Case.

Tactical Tailor Enhanced Duffel Bag

Friday, March 20th, 2009

If you are looking for a duffel that is well built yet won’t burn a hole in your pocket, the Enhanced Duffel from Tactical Tailor comes highly recommended to us. At $95 this is practically a steal. PEO-Soldier has been looking for a replacement for the venerable GI duffel and this bag seems to fit the bill.

Tactical Enhanced Duffel Bag

In addition to features found on the current issue bag like the ability to lock the bag shut, the Enhanced Duffel has shoulder straps that can be tucked away when not in use, as well as carry handles on top and at both ends. Additionally, there is a clear pocket and velcro strip to affix a name tape. To us, the best improvement is the full length zipper that allows you to pack and access your equipment more efficiently.

The Enhanced Duffel is made in the USA from 1000D Cordura and available in Tan, OD, and Foliage Green.

They are available at www.tacticaltailor.com.

Get Your Credit Cards Ready – Mayflower Launches Today (Update)

Friday, March 20th, 2009

It’s Live. We overwhelmed them when they were trying to test the shopping cart system yesterday with over 24,000 visitors.

I am surprised that Crye’s recent webstore relaunch two weeks ago didn’t jump start the economy, but that combined with Mayflower Research and Consulting, LLC’s Grand Opening should do something positive to those pesky consumer confidence numbers. Mayflower is known for straight forward, lightweight designs. What’s more, they are relatively inexpensive. The only problem has been availability; until now.

So, all of you have been looking at this for the past two months.

Mayflower Research and Consulting, LLC Splash Page

And this, plus a lot more, is what you will see once you get inside.

Mayflower Research and Consulting, LLC Products Page

The initial launch will feature the basics. And while the site’s offerings are by no means limited to those few items in the photo, there are always new products in development, so check back often.

www.mayflower-rc.org

Gerber Seat Belt Cutter

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Gerber has produced an excellent seat belt cutter. It is compact, lightweight and stores in a durable friction sheath that will affix to a single PALS bar or can be attached to webbing with a MALICE clip. Interestingly, the color matched MALICE clip was marked with the Gerber Legendary Blades logo as well as Tactical Tailor.

Gerber Seat Belt Cutter Gerber Seat Belt Cutter and Sheath

The 420HC stainless steel blade is designed to one thing and do it well. In our test it made quick work of Type 8 nylon webbing. The Seat Belt Cutter is simply to deploy and has a large finger loop and grooves. The non-slip handle also features a pointed end which can be used to break glass in an emergency.

Available in Foliage, Coyote Brown, and Black from Garrett Container Systems.

Emergency

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Emergency by Neil Strauss

I read a good book over the weekend. Recently released, the cover of “Emergency” claims that it “This Book Will Save Your Life”. While there are a fair number of good pointers throughout the book, it’s really an autobiographical journey of self-discovery. We follow the author, Neil Strauss as he begins to realize that the world he lives in is a much more dangerous place than he always believed. Having taken the fruits of civilization for granted he begins his transformation from sheeple to survivor to sheep dog. While his initial motivations are somewhat questionable, I feel he becomes a better man and ultimately, better neighbor for having made the trip. Readers will find familiar personalities, schools, and TTPs in the book. I highly suggest you pick up this book, it is an entertaining read and the part that I found most enjoyable was how Strauss begins to see the world in a more pragmatic light and masters his fears.

Check out the author’s website for sample chapters.

Hyde Definition Sponsors Strike-Hold! Logo Competition

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

As an update to our recent article on Strike-Hold!’s logo design contest, we have been informed that the prize for producing the winning design is a set of very intelligently-designed field clothing in the amazing new PenCott camo (plus the other merchandise goodies, as well as global fame) from Hyde Definition.

Contest information can be found here.