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AUSA – AAC

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

This is the Advanced Armament Corp MG-SD suppressor recently adopted by USSOCOM. As we stated in our article, a specific 7.62 can wasn’t purchased. That’s because the MG-SD works with both 5.56 as well as 7.62. To make this work it uses a standard flashider that is available in different calibers.

Honey Badger

Code named Honey Badger, AAC’s new .300 Blackout Personal Defense Weapon features a 6″ barrel with an optional, threaded suppressor.

They also developed a user-swappable hand guard complete with handstop that completely protects the suppressor.

www.advanced-armament.com

Tags: AAC, AUSA
Posted in weapons | 3 Comments »

AUSA – Blue Force Gear

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Not only does Blue Force Gear literally have the coolest mannequin at AUSA but they also have the lightest pouches. Their Helium Whisper technology integrates a laser cut laminate. But that’s just half of the story. The real secret is their Tactical Origami that allows them to lay a 3-dimensional pouch flat for cutting. Once it’s assembled, there are far fewer parts meaning less weight and bulk.

On display was their full suite of Helium Whisper pouches including the GP pouches. Here you can see how low profile a GP pouch fits on a cummerbund side plate pocket. This pouch features ITW’s new Zipline zipper pulls. This model of Zipline can support 50lbs but additional models are coming.

In order to further reduce weight they have developed a new laminate in order to offer a Cordura face.

Finally, this gives you a good comparison of BFG’s Helium Whisper technology compared to the legacy PALS attachment.

BFG is prepared to support agency and unit orders now. The Helium Whisper line will be available for individual purchase beginning in January, 2012.

www.blueforcegear.com

Tags: AUSA, Blue Force Gear, Helium Whisper
Posted in Load Carrying | 3 Comments »

AUSA – S&S Precision

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Look what we spied in the Heckler & Koch booth. An M320 Grenade Launcher cradled in an S&S Precision Holster and tricked out with their accessory package which cuts over a pound off of the weight of a standard configuration launcher.

www.sandsprecision.com

Tags: AUSA, S&S Precision
Posted in weapons | 2 Comments »

Still Free After Two Years – The SureFire Shot Timer for iOS

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Not very often you can say you get something for free. The SureFire ShotTimer does exactly what the name implies. Designed as an iPhone app, it displays elapsed time and split time for every shot fired and even allows you to email results for later analysis. It also offers a start delay mode for training on your own and has a Par Time mode so you can try to beat the clock.

www.SureFire.com

Tags: iOS, Surefire
Posted in Digitization, Training | 1 Comment »

AUSA – Remington Defense

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Remington Defense showed their new version of the ACR which they plan to submit as part of the Army’s Individual Carbine solicitation.

They’ve trimmed 1.8 lbs from the ACR. They’ve improved the hand guard and removed the large fork used to change barrels. Instead, a barrel spanner is supplied. Additionally, the stock no longer folds but still collapses. Finally, it will accept any mil-spec AR pistol grip.

www.Remington-defense.com

Tags: ACR, AUSA, Remington Defense
Posted in weapons | 23 Comments »

AUSA – Revision Military

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Revision Military’s Batlskin technology is making its US debut at AUSA. Batlskin is a modular, scalable head protective system. It integrates with existing ballistic helmets (ACH) With a front mount that does three things. You can integrate NVGs offering increased stability by using existing holes in the helmet. Additionally, you can use the mount to attach a visor and finally, the mount also accepts a mandible guard. The components can be attached and detached while the helmet is worn allowing you to tailor protection to the threat.

Additionally, Revision has developed a helmet retention system and liner that is optimized for use with the ACH. It can be used to upgrade your current helmet or in conjunction with the full Batlskin Head Protective Sysyem. The liner is a three piece affair which helps with proper pad placement for impactrotection. This means the middle pad can be removed to accommodate headsets.

Revisionmilitary.com/Batlskin

Tags: BATLSKIN, Revision Military
Posted in Armor, Eyepro, Helmets | 2 Comments »

AUSA – WL Gore

Monday, October 10th, 2011

WL Gore debuted their new GORE PYRAD FR fabric at AUSA. What’s unique about this technology is that Gore takes standard nylon-based fabrics and hardens them with the PYRAD technology. This allows them to exploit all of nylon’s strengths such as fast dry out time as well as enhanced camouflage through colorfastness and enhanced UV resistance. Additionally, this technology takes full advantage of the existing fabric supply change with the material being processed by Gore to create PYRAD.

GORE PYRAD has successfully undergone Army testing. Additionally, the technology has already been commercialized with select US and Allied units having purchased garments integrating GORE PYRAD technology.

www.goremilitary.com

Tags: WL Gore
Posted in FR, Materials | 3 Comments »

AUSA – Gerber

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Gerber has released 6 new products including their first ever weapon light. Look for more in-depth articles featuring each products over the next two days here on SSD

www.gerbergear.com

Tags: Gerber
Posted in Knives | 2 Comments »