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ZT-9 Bayonet

Monday, August 24th, 2009

The ZT-9 brings the highly sought after custom bayonets designed by Strider Knives’ Duane Dwyer within reach of the masses. With a blade 7-1/2″ long and 1/4″ thick combined with a full-tang for an overall length of over 12″, this blade is tough. Manufactured from S30V steel, the ZT-9 also features a Ranger Green textured G-10 handle. The bayonet is designed to fit the M16A1, M16A2, M16A4, most AR15-style weapons, Galil ARM, as well as the Mossberg 590.

The initial 200 production models flew out the door and to meet demand, a further 500 are in production. These will see some slight sheath mods from the first batch. Available soon from www.zerotolerance.com

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Survival on GMA

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

A recent episode of Good Morning America featured former SF Officer Myke Hawke who was promoting his new book, “Myke Hawke’s Green Beret Survival Manual“.

In addition to a demonstration of fire starting using just steel wool and a battery, he also offered this mnemonic for remembering which berries are safe to eat in the wild.

White and yellow, kill a fellow.
Purple and blue, good for you.
Red… could be good, could be dead.

If [red berries are] growing in little clusters, they’re probably not good. If they’re growing in little singletons, they probably are good.
-Former SF Captain Myke Hawke

See the video of the GMA appearance here.

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Ammo Engine

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Looking for ammo? How about “cheap” ammo? Yeah, we know, “cheap” is a relative term these days but Ammo Engine not only lists in stock ammo but lets you compare prices.

Visit Ammo Engine

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Half the Battle

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

For your consideration.

http://nerduo.com/thebattle/

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Magpul B.A.D. Lever

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

You’ve seen the Magpul Dynamics crew rocking the Battery Assist Device (B.A.D.) in training classes and on their training videos and it’s finally up on the Magpul website. The BAD has been greatly anticipated and has spawned several similar products from small shops and enthusiasts who couldn’t wait for the Magpul product to be released. Well, it’s here now, so you can get the original.

In a nutshell, the BAD allows you to manipulate the bolt catch by extending a paddle to the right side of the weapon into the trigger guard area. The simple design features a thin, anti-snag profile and textured surface that also allows for traditional manipulation of the bolt catch. The BAD is optimized for use with milspec forged upper and lower receivers, but is also compatible with the HK 416, VLTOR VIS/MUR, LaRue Stealth, and many other billet upper and lower receivers.

As with all Magpul products it is manufactured from high quality materials; in this case 6061-T6 aluminum with mil-spec finishing.

Check it out at www.magpul.com

NOTE: The BAD is not compatible with the SR-25, AR-10, or other 7.62 caliber AR platforms.

Photo by Stickman, provided by Magpul.

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NVG Mount Lights

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

According to Ops-Core, several companies are working on lights designed to attach directly to a helmet’s NVG mount. None of the lights are quite ready for prime-time but we were able to sneak a picture of one example at the recent ADS Warrior Expo.

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FASTmag Flap

Friday, August 21st, 2009

CPGear by Wheelers has just launched the FASTmag Flap. Designed to fit the PALS version of the Gen III FASTmag, the Flap gives you some extra piece of mind when the FASTmag is mounted upside down or other similar instances. The Flap folds out of the way when not required. There is also PALS compatible webbing on the front of the FASTmag flap to facilitate the attachment of additional modular pouches.

The FASTmag Flap is available in CADPAT-AR, CADPAT-TW, Coyote Brown, Multicam, UCP, Olive, and Black. To order visit CPGear.

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IR Reflective Symbology Patches

Friday, August 21st, 2009

S.O. Tech has taken their tactical symbology system to the next level with the IR Reflective Patches. Unveiled at TREXPO East, IRRP is a small IR reflective patch that attaches via hook and pile tape to clothing and equipment to mark personnel or contents. Each IRRP is emblazoned with one of the tactical symbols created by S.O. Tech for use by military during micro mission planning at the Company and below level or for scene and incidence control during LE operations. These symbols have been adapted for use beyond just chits on a map and can now be used to identify an individual person’s equipment or for more generic use to designate roles for both equipment and personnel. They are small enough to be discrete yet the IR feature makes them useful day or night, in virtually any environment.

The IRRP reflects IR energy to quickly ID your Mission Pack System or other tactical items in low light or black out conditions.

To order visit S.O. Tech and follow the directions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: For security reasons, tactical IR reflective symbology is only available to Law Enforcement & Military with proper documentation.

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