We first saw the L5AWM paired with a Beretta ARX160 and were immediately interested. Lancer uses a progressive mold to fully integrate steel feedlips into the polymer design. Additionally, they have incorporated a textured surface to facilitate a positive grip. Finally, they designed the L5ARM to even fit the H&K 416. Available in 20 and 30 round models in Translucent, Translucent Black, Translucent Brown, Black, OD, FDE, and Foliage. They are also toying with the idea of a Clear magazine for training. I am looking forward to when we can check some out.
Not only is Under Armour introducing an entire new line of footwear which includes the MultiCam Speedfreek. I haven’t worn them yet, but I can say that they are very lightweight.
They are also offering long and short sleeved T-shirts in the MultiCam print.
Under Armour has a whole slew of really cool new products as well as specialty Wounded Warrior Project wear. www.underarmour.com
We just wrote that Tactical Night Vision Company would have a new scope in their SHOT Show booth (#6502) and sure enough they revealed the new Weapon-Mounted Advanced Sighting Platform (WASP) to us today. This is a production prototype and has been banged around in repeated field tests, so the fit and finish in delivery models will be a little more polished. For example, the final production version will include hard anodized coatings, battery cap tethers, a knurled ring for the diopter focus, along with many other refinements.
In fact, TNVC President Victor Di Cosola related to us that, “because of the tremendous glass and optic resolution, the NV Intensifier tube is now the only limiting factor for resolution. A true 64 or 72 Line Pair of intensifier tube resolution can be easily achieved through the WASP’s optic at its fixed 8x magnification.” TNVC is now taking pre-orders for a spring release.
As we reported some time ago, Crye did in fact win the SOCOM contract for their Low Viz vests. They produced two variants, one for the RBAV armor and the other for the MBAV. They both accept a small chest rig that attaches via SR buckles and the cummerbunds are interchangeable with the skeletonized AirLite cummerbund.
This is the AirFrame helmet with Chops and MultiCam mesh cover.
In addition to the GunClip we wrote about last year and is now available, Crye showed their new MagClip. Weighing a mere ounces, it fits US GI as well as PMAG magazines, clamping around the base of the mag and relies on two fork-style bars that fit around belts or into PALS channels. Unlike other systems, the MagClip remains connected to the magazine.
Crye has also made a couple of changes to their G3 field and combat clothing including larger jacket pockets with huge side entries as well as zippered back pockets and a new tool loop on the trousers. Additionally both field and combat pants share identical pocket layouts. They also are introducing an all weather combat shirt and field pant as well the FieldShell seen above as well as the WindLiner, a simple, lightweight wind shirt. Finally, for clothing Crye is reintroducing the range vest in a much more streamlined form as a cover up for the combat shirt when no armor is being worn.
Crye also introduced FastMits which is a product designed specifically for fast roping. For years, operators have used a variety of solutions including welding gloves which prove to be bulky and difficult to transition from rope to weapon ready. Crye developed an overmitt that is lightweight and is easily stored. They are placed over the operator’s gloves and can be quickly diffed in order to expose the hands to wield a weapon or operate radios or other equipment once safely on the ground.
In the photo below you can clearly see the MagClip attached to the PALS on a Blast Belt in addition to Crye’s dump pouch and zip off back panel.
Not only did Ops-Core have their new Sentry ACH helmet on display but they also debuted the Skull Crusher. All I can say is, where the heck was this thing 25 years ago? While it adopts the name of its OEM forebearer, it is anything but. Wearing NODs can cause headaches in and of themselves, let alone when you are wearing an issue headset. Ops-Core has taken the pain out of the harness. Not only does it offer three points of adjustment to the head portion, it also features Ops-Core’s excellent chinstrap system with another four points of adjustment. And let’s not forget, it was actually designed by folks who know something about how the human head interacts with loads and what’s more, how to make them more comfortable and stable.
The Sentry ACH is truly the next generation of protection. The Gallet-designed MICH (ACH) originally incorporated a more traditional cradle-style suspension system. When pads were incorporated sizing tariffs were skewed in order to ensure proper fits for the troops. Ops-Core developed an entirely new shape to accommodate their new high impact suspension system.
Additionally, it actually provides more coverage than an ACH, is lighter weight, and allows the use of the rail mounted ARC Peltor Headset as they will tuck up underneath the sides of the helmet. Traditional headband-style earphones can also be worn.
In order to help you celebrate the goodness that is SHOT Show, Supply Captain told us today that they are offering a 15% discount all orders over $50 from now until 20 February, 2011. Use Coupon Code SHOT at check out.
This was the scene today as tens of thousands descended upon the Las Vegas Sands Convention Center to attend the 2011 SHOT Show. Overall, we felt that attendance was strong, everyone seemed upbeat, but true new product development, particularly for full firearms seemed lower that last year. Lots of incremental improvements but not a lot of new truly firearms from the big boys. We attribute this to a sluggish economy last year, accompanied by the burst of the assault weapons bubble which may have made industry a bit gun shy to invest in new products.
However, everybody else is knee deep in it. Look for lots of cool new products over the next few days.
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Not only has Tactical Night Vision Company completely revamped their website but they are also introducing several new products in booth #6502 at SHOT Show. Additionally, TNVC is now the U.S. Distributor for Sensor Technology Systems’ (STS), AN/PVS-21 Low Profile Night Vision Goggle and they will also have a new scope on hand. Their booth also features specialized lighting that mimics what NV looks like through the tube.
