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Prototype Molon Labe Knife from RMJ Tactical

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

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This is a Prototype Molon Labe Knife from RMJ Tactical. Look for the premiere at The Gathering.

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That should give you a good idea of scale.

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Here is a shot of the blade detail.

www.rmjtactical.com

GFG Side Charging Handle

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

The Side Charging Handle from Gun Fighter Gear is referred to as the first drop-in side charger for the AR15. It replaces a standard, mil-spec charging handle and offers an arm that projects down the left side of the upper receiver topped off with a knob. You simply pull back on the knob and charge the weapon. It’s new and different. I’m not gonna lie, somebody is going to try and break this thing off, just because they can, and then dance around triumphantly proclaiming, “See, it doesn’t work!”

The body is CNC machined from 7075 billet aerospace grade aluminum combined with internal parts CNC machined from steel. The side knob is knurled for purchase, even when wet.

www.gfgear.com/charging-handles/ar-15/gfg-side-charger

Dutch Camo Update

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

Last week in the village of Steenwijk, the Dutch joint Soldier Systems Knowledge Centre (joint kenniscentrum militair & uitrusting) presented a display of some of the latest camouflage work.

On display was an entirely new pattern which is intended for all personal equipment, regardless of the uniform being worn (NFP-woodland or NFP-tan) like the OCIE pattern of the US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort. The pattern is still awaiting final approval from the Commander of the Dutch Forces with fielding commencing around 2014/2015. This should also include a new set of equipment with a plate carrier as a base, instead of the cureent issue ops vest.

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Of particular interest was a trial uniform in Dutch DPM being worn by one of the Centre’s officers. It offers a different cut and pocket layout.

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Follow Us on Instagram

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

If you aren’t following Soldier Systems Daily on Instagram, you aren’t getting the full experience. We use Instagram to share photos of where we are and what we are doing. It might be something that isn’t worth a full article or the content might not be quite right for the site. Additionally, we attend numerous trade shows and industry events throughout the year and something may catch the eye that we want to share with you. Generally, these images won’t make it to the website or even Facebook.

If you haven’t been sharing our Instagram experience, then here are a few random images that you have missed.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t miss out. Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation.

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If You’ve Got To Use An M203

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

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This is the Aimpoint T1 sight mount for the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher manufactured by Spuhr AB..

KAC’s Trey Knight Interviews TAC TV’s Larry Vickers

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

Extreme Outfitters – T1 Sleeping Bag Sale

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

T1 Newsletter product

www.extremeoutfitters.us/tacticalassaultsystemst-1sleepingbag.aspx

Guy Cramer’s Investigation of the US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort – Part 6

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

U.S. Army Phase IV Baseline Patterns, will the Army have to settle with these?
by Guy Cramer, President/CEO of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp.

Guy Cramer continues his investigation into the US Army’s Camouflage Improvement Effort in Part 6 of his series. He brings up some very compelling points. Now that the Army has indefinitely delayed the announcement of their camo findings, they rush headlong into impending legislation requiring them to adopt a common pattern and uniform with the other services. The time to assume leadership in clothing US servicemembers for combat is now.

This isn’t a performance issue like the Individual Carbine. They’ve done the research. They have the solution. All the Army has to do, is act. Otherwise, everyone may be stuck with second best; the baseline patterns that the Army’s effort was meant to replace.

Read Cramer’s report here.