Jeff Carpenter has produced an excellent online primer for those that want to take a look at the features of various commercially available collapsible butt stocks.
Check it out at 03 Design Group.
Archive for March, 2010
Carbine Butt Stock Primer
Monday, March 22nd, 2010Knox Handroid
Sunday, March 21st, 2010
There is definitely something going on in the motor sports world. They have long been leaders in performance FR and the motorcycle industry in particular has worked diligently to improve protection of joints. UK brand Knox has just released the Handroid, a gauntlet-style glove which has some interesting technologies that may be applicable to the tactical industry.
In addition to being crafted from Kevlar and kangaroo the glove features a reinforced exoskeleton. The exoskeleton consists of a ratchet system of 19 strands of stainless steel wire that stabilize the wrist. You may recognize the BOA precision ratchet system which previously has been adapted to several styles of footwear.
For more information visit www.knox-lab.com
Numrich Arms Purchases Charles Daly
Sunday, March 21st, 2010According to information from Numrich Arms, they have purchased KBI lock, stock, and barrel and should have a handle on inventory by May. Unfortunately, KBI closed its doors in January after, shall we say, having been over come by events. They always held a great reputation, importing numerous firearms from a variety of manufacturers. Their latest coup was to have been the Tavor. Unfortunately, if it is the object of your desire you are going to have to wait a bit longer while someone else finalizes a deal to sell the rifle.
Bored?
Saturday, March 20th, 2010Not anymore. Play the Zombie game from Troy Industries.
How Grenades Work
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Ford Introduces New Police Cruiser
Friday, March 19th, 2010
So Ford is replacing the classic Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with a Taurus-based model. That’s right, the Ford Taurus. I can’t even say it will blend in with civilian cars on the road since I can’t think of anybody in his right mind who would pay money for a Taurus. I owned a Taurus back in the 90s. What a POS. My sister-in-law owned one. What a POS. The Crown Vic hasn’t been updated in 15 years so I guess we’ll see how long these last. However, I will say that Ford has gone all out on the new package. With over 90% of the interior updated, the front seats feature anti-stab plates and the rear seats are vinyl to clean up after that obnoxious drunk perp vomits all over the back of your cruiser. Gone is the V-8, the new Interceptor will come with a turbo-charged V-6 that is 25% more fuel efficient than its predecessor. Having said that, the new turbo-charged engine boasts 115 more horsepower than the Crown Vic. The new 365-horsepower V6 is the same found in the stock Taurus SHO. So it’s newer, more fuel efficient, accelerates twice as fast as the Crown Vic, but still…it’s a Taurus.
A Holster for Your Grenade Launcher
Friday, March 19th, 2010Overall, Soldiers like the new M320 40mm Grenade Launcher but prefer to carry it in the stand alone configuration due to its weight and attached aiming device. Employing the weapon in this fashion also has the added bonus that the Grenadier will concentrate on using the launcher as a primary weapon rather than an add-on the M16/M4.
The issue with this is how to carry it. Soldiers have dreamed up several Rube Goldberg contraptions to secure the weapon when not in use. However, the best answer I have seen is the Grenade Launcher Holster from S&S Precision. Available in left and right versions, the mounting systems allows the holster to be attached to the armor at virtually any angle. Since most troops use the launcher with butt stock, there is also a paddle available for the holster to allow it to be hip mounted.
The launcher is held in place by a molded plastic shroud that grips the barrel. Additionally, the barrel sits atop a plug that features an O ring designed to keep debris out of the muzzle. The Grenade Launcher Holster also comes with a bungee to further secure the weapon when needed.
I highly recommend that Grenadiers take a look at this solution. It is also something that the folks at PM-Individual Weapons should consider. Interested parties should email S&S Precision.
Something Wild This Way Comes
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Wild Things has launched a new web address to go along with their new division Wild Things Tactical. In honor of their long-term commitment to providing quality expedition level outdoor clothing and equipment to elite military forces, WTT was created to oversee an entire new line of products being unveiled this spring. Last fall we gave you a taste of what’s coming with their Lightweight Softshell Layer. This product as well as several others are already being used by troops in combat.
I was able to review products at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and they have some really cool stuff coming including FR pieces, and most of it will be available in MultiCam for those of you heading to Afghanistan. Personally, I have been using Wild Things clothing for over five years and they have always taken great strides to be on the leading edge of fabric technologies. I really like their stuff. Some of you may already be familiar with Wild Things and not realize it. They designed the level 7 puffy suit that is part of ECWCS Gen III.
While the new website isn’t quite ready yet, be sure visit www.wttactical.com and sign up for announcements of the release of this new line.
