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Archive for January, 2014
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Wednesday, January 8th, 2014Something Awesome Is Coming From MATBOCK & SSD
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014
Lucky Gunner Reviews the PCP Polymer Case in .308 Win
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014Information on PCP Ammunition’s polymer case .308 Winchester cartridge has been pretty limited, much like their initial production run. However, Lucky Gunner managed to get a hold of 5 boxes/100 rounds and posted a quick review of their initial findings regarding the new cartridge, including price, accuracy, reliability when loaded into several different models of rifle, and potential for reloading. Their coverage also includes an interview with Tony Padgett from PCP Ammunition. Check out their review if you’re curious about this new ammunition, and you can also sign up for PCP’s mailing list regarding their January 2014 civilian production lot if you’re looking to get some for yourself.
www.luckygunner.com/lounge/pcp-ammo-review
Semper Fidelis Health And Wellness Charity Dinner With Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt Dakota Meyer, Travis Haley, & Steve Reichert
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014
Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer, Travis Haley, and Steve Reichert are hosting a fund raising dinner benefiting Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness. The dinner will take place on 7pm Thursday, January 16th during SHOT Show 2014 at a secretive location to be known only to contributors; only 10 seats will be available. Tiered contribution levels exist, with rewards including a Steve Reichert Signature blade, BCM Jack Carbine, and training courses with the hosts.
www.semperfidelishealthandwellness.org/shot-show-fundraiser/4581854462
Sneak peek – Adams Ind HDNVG
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014Here are two pictures taken through night vision on a moonless cloudy night. The one on the left is regular night vision. The one on the right is through Adams Industries HDNVG.
In normal night vision you can see that there’s a car parked in the driveway.
With HDNVG you see:
• Some of the areas you thought were street are actually grass.
• There is a tree behind the car that could provide concealment.
• There is a power pole behind the house.
Oh, and the car’s not parked in a driveway; it’s parked on the grass
Coming to SHOT Show.
H&K Announces SD models of the MR556 and MR762 with OSS Suppressors
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014I had a chance to shoot an H&K MR556 equipped with an OSS Inc suppressor about a year ago. The guys at OSS brought me in, showed me behind the curtain – opening up its unique innards for me to peruse, and then let me try it out for myself in a room that is about 8′ x 6′. I was amazed at how quiet the weapon was and how I didn’t experience any blowback of gas.
Fast forward to late last week and we saw the first glimpse of the new MR762A1-SD. For those of you unfamiliar with the SD suffix that is German (Schalldämpfer) which means suppressor. In addition to the suppressor, the rifles also integrate a new Modular Rail System that looks to be related to the open source KeyMod system. Although, the ‘keyholes’ face the wrong direction for KeyMod. As with KeyMod, the MRS is said to have indentations at the rear that lock accessories in place so that they won’t walk under fire. A couple of other things we now know about the MRS. It’s octagonal like the suppressor it shields. This helps with mitigating the effects of mirage. Additionally, we now know that the 556 version is offered in 9″ and 14″ variants and the 762 model boasts 14.7″.
40 years after the after the introduction of the HKMP5 SD, HK introduces the NEW MR556 SD and MR762 SD. The new SD design incorporates OSS suppression technology on the combat proven 416/417 Operating Systems. The OTB “over the Barrel” and “flow through” design aspects of OSS suppressor integration maintains the legacy SD aspects of maximizing the tactical aspect of suppression while minimizing an increase to the weapons overall length. In addition to these HKSD benchmarks, the new SD’s add; caliber and configuration modularity, individual suppressor component sustainability, greater than 90% reduction in blowback and bolt velocity increase, unprecedented accuracy, repeatability and durability. Welcome to the next generation of weapon suppression.
Phokus Research Group Standard IFAK Vs. Sons Trauma Kit
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014This video by Phokus Research Group demonstrates the difference in accessibility between a standard IFAK vs. the Sons Trauma Kit.
Lancer Systems Launches New L7AWM
Tuesday, January 7th, 2014
– Lancer’s 7.62x51mm Magazine to Debut at SHOT Show 2014 and they build a great magazine.
Allentown, PA – January 7, 2014 – Lancer Systems LP, a leading advanced weapons and components manufacturer, today announced the launch of the new L7AWM, an advanced hybrid magazine that combines the strength of steel with the toughness of polymer to form a lightweight, reliable 7.62x51mm magazine.
The Lancer L7AWM incorporates a unique, dual steel design that wraps completely around the magazine to maximize stiffness and feeding reliability while minimizing wear and dimpling to the front of the magazine that can result from high volume firing. The magazine body is made from impact resistant polymer and, like the L5AWM, is available with either a translucent or opaque body.
The magazine also contains a switchable drain located on the floor plate lock. This feature, in conjunction with drain channels in the floor plate, allows users to configure the L7 between water-borne and extreme dust conditions.
The magazine is designed to work in multiple weapon systems, including the SR25, SIG716, DPMS 308 and LM308. It is currently available in 5,10 and 20-round capacities with higher capacity versions planned for late 2014.
“We’ve found that innovation doesn’t just happen; it takes knowledge, technology and passion,” said Scott Vilardi, business area manager, Advanced Weapons & Components, Lancer. “Our engineers, technicians and scientists are the best in the industry, allowing us to continue to raise the bar as is evident in the design of the L7AWM. The L7AWM represents state-of-the-art design in weapon component technology.”
