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Magpul Releases XTM Handstop Kit and Rail Panels

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

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The XTM Handstop Kit includes one Hand Stop, one Index Panel, one full XTM Enhanced Panel, and one XTM Enhanced Half Panel. It’s Picatinny rail compatible and intended to allow for quick indexing and serves an additional advantage of keeping your fingers out of harm’s way.

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The XTM Enhanced Rail Panels are a two-piece design that snap into place on a Picatinny rail in order to protect the rail sections, enhance the grip and route cables. Above you can see how they integrate with other accessories such as the Handstop.

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www.Magpul.com

Vickers Cobra Slings Available from Blue Force Gear

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

Blue Force Gear produces a specialized variant of the VCAS called the the Vickers Cobra Sling. Offered in padded and standard versions, the name derives from the Autrialpin buckle used in the construction offering a quick-release option.

Offered in Black, Camo Green, Coyote Brown, UCP, MultiCam, Foliage Green and A-TACS AU, these are Made in USA. Remember, the Cobra buckle is a life support item and has a Berry waiver.

www.blueforcegear.com/vickers-cobra-sling

www.blueforcegear.com/padded-vickers-cobra-sling

US Elite ’12 Days of Christmas’ – Day 5

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

The US Elite 12 Days of BAMF has been a lot of fun. In addition to being introduced to a lighthearted ‘tactical persona’ you get a sale. Today, US Elite features, CrossFit Firebreather GI Janie.

Living ‘La Vida Loca’, Janie rocks a Hero WOD – then rows 6000 meters for fun! Janie is the consummate CrossFitter – works hard and plays hard. She will never turn away from a throw-down – whether it’s max rope jumping in 3 minutes, or finishing a crushing chipper WOD amongst all the trainers, Janie will never be caught as the ‘last man standing’. Always ahead of the curve, she uses the latest gear and nutritional supplements to bring her to a higher level of excellence.

Get 15% OFF ALL Injinji Performance Socks, GI Nutrition & The Stick Recovery Products.

www.us-elitegear.com/12-bamfs-of-christmas-sale

Yep, It Fits an M14

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

The Damage Industries QD Socket Swivel Mount replaces the government-style sling loops on rifle and carbine buttstocks utilizing the OEM fastener. Originally envisioned for use with M4/M16 weapons, turns out, it also fits the M14.

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damageusa.com/product/swivel-mount-qd-socket-gi-stock

SpecOpShop to Offer SSFN’s LandCamo ABD Patterns

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

SpecOpShop has entered into an agreement to offer SSFN’s LandCamo ABD (American Battle Disruption) patterns. In addition to the SERE pattern seen above there is also Alpine, Jager, Gora and Mammut. ABD SERE pattern is currently being field tested Allied Special Operations Forces.

All patterns are available for pre-order with SERE ABD shipping in February 2013 and the other patterns in late Spring. For now, the fabric will be printed in Slovenia and this initial offering will feature their SOU uniform in 100% a ripstop Cotton print.

The Special Ops Uniform is also available in PenCott patterns (shown here) as well as MultiCam. The SOU is based on the ACU with several upgrades and is offered in sizes Small – XLarge, regular and long lengths.

This is some info on the SOU’s unique features:

On the Shirt:
Outward slanted breast pockets allow access while wearing plate carriers, vests, etc… Hidden Zipper front edge on shoulder pockets allow easy/ergonomic access, pocket on right forearm for whatever you want to put in it, dual pocket on left forearm for pens or chemlights, button cuffs, slight tail for blousing the shirt into the pants. They’ve removed key pieces of Velcro and replaced with buttons to “silence” the uniform, gusseted armpits.

On the Pants:
Comfortable elastic waistband eliminates the need for adjusting tabs or tying off drawstrings, reinforced flat bottom edge of hip pockets for clip on knives or multi-tools, five 3″ wide beltloops, beltloops on sides are spaced to securely support drop leg holster, slight rise above the rear beltloops, 3-button cargo pockets w/hidden front zippers for access while kneeling or while riding in a vehicle, elastic magazine holder inside cargo pockets, Lower calf pocket, pocket above the cargo’s in front, Velcro ankle cuff for securing over boots, gusseted crotch.

specopshop.com

Elzetta Introduces ZRX Light Mount

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

Elzetta has introduced the new ZRX Flashlight Mount for Mil Std 1913 rail systems. Featuring hard anodized aluminum clamping rings with subdued black-on-black engraving and a polymer body made from the same material as the popular and proven Elzetta ZFH1500 Flashlight Mount, the ZRX securely attaches a standard one-inch (0.94 to 1.04 inch) flashlight to a Picatinny rail. The ZRX weighs just 1.1 ounces and offered with Matte Black or Dark Earth body. Like all Elzetta products, the ZRX is Made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty.

www.ELZETTA.com

Sale Me Ok?

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

I’m pretty sure I’m all for selling it to you for 100million doller. I just need to know what it is…write back!

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Hot Shots Badges Now Available

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

These badges were designed for wear by the models of the 2011 Hot Shots Calendar. Proceeds from the sales of this popular pinup calendar are used to raise funds for several US military charities as well as the UK’s Help for Heroes. Interest in these badge designs has been so great that Hot Shots made them into morale patches. Currently, only the Army, Air Force and Police patches are available.

Get yours, as well as the 2013 calendar soon from www.hotshotscalendar.com.