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SIONICS Weapon Systems – Patrol ZERO

Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

The Patrol ZERO is SOINICS Weapon Systems’ base model M4-style carbine. Chambered for 5.56x45mm, the ZERO utilizes a mid-length, direct-impingement gas system. The upper and lower receivers are forged from 7075 T6 aluminum alloy; the upper receiver features M4 feed cuts and t-markings. The barrel is 16″, forged from CVS (Chromoly Vanadium Steel) 4150, with a 1:8 twist and an A2 flash suppressor. The ZERO features an F-marked front sight base and Magpul MBUS rear sight. This carbine also includes a VLTOR IMOD, ERGO grip, and Magpul MOE handguard. The trigger is an ALG Defense QMS (Quality Mil-Spec) and the charging handle is a VLTOR Gun Fighter – Mod 4.

Additional specifications:

Bolt carrier: M16 profile carrier with nickel/PTFE plated finish
Bolt: Mil-spec, HP/MPI tested, heavy extractor spring, black insert, and o-ring
Receiver extension: VLTOR 5-position Mil-Spec diameter
Buffer: Carbine “H” buffer

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SOLKOA Survival Systems – New Brand Name Clears Up Market Confusion

Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

SOLKOA, Inc. recognized their civilian brand, Fastfire, did not effectively represent their many non-fire related survival products so they have initiated SOLKOA Survival Systems for their consumer survival products line. This includes the SUMA Survival Kit I use.

With more than 200 years of combined instructor experience among its professional staff, SOLKOA, Inc has been quietly producing a wide variety of highly-specialized emergency survival capabilities along with its expert instruction for the US military and other high-risk organizations since 2005.

SOLKOA’s specialized military survival gear usually contains sensitive items that will never be available to the civilian market, but SOLKOA’s Fastfire brand created some market confusion making it difficult for SOLKOA to clearly promote their expanding civilian product line.

The SHOT show directory lists their overall corporate name SOLKOA, Inc. and they will be in booth #32513 in the law enforcement and military section; you should drop by and visit with them, they are the real deal and I rely on their products.

So from now on the civilian products line will be SOLKOA Survival Systems.

www.solkoa.com

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Sneak Peek – OSS Technology Corp’s Mirage Mitigation Device

Monday, January 6th, 2014

OSS Technology Corp is a new spinoff company from Operators Suppressor Systems . In addition to the new CHRISTIAN and BANNAR brakes, OSS Technology Corp is also teasing us with their upcoming Mirage Mitigation Device which will redirect the heat dissipating from a suppressor to the side so that it will not obscure the shooter’s view over the sights of the target.

www.OSStechcorp.com

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MagPod In Production

Monday, January 6th, 2014

MagPod has been plagued with delay after delay but we are pleased to tell you that they are in production with an estimated delivery of March. They’ve also been issued a US patent.

I’ve been a longtime fan of the MagPod which is an aftermarket floor plate modification for the Magpul M2 magazine. Once installed it transforms your magazine into a very effective monopod. In fact, it works so well that you can use it to stand your carbine on the magazine. Additionally, it offers an excellent grip to grab the mag from its pouch. The MagPod I have is a couple of generations old and changes have been focused on manufacturability rather than function.

To keep abreast of the product visit www.facebook.com/MagPod.

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Dale Comstock – “American Badass”

Monday, January 6th, 2014

This is a trailer for Former Delta Force Operator Dale Comstock‘s book, “American Badass: The true story of a modern day Spartan“. Although I’ve never met Comstock, we have several mutual friends who speak very highly of him.

I’ve read the book and purchased it a couple of months ago. It’s a quick read and I really enjoyed it. I will tell you a couple of things up front. It is from a small publisher and we are seeing lots of these from former military personnel hitting the shelves. Unfortunately, that means I ran across some typos. It also means that it’s not what I would consider a traditional biography. It’s really more of a collection of short chapters describing various events in his life without any consistent arc structure linking them together. One chapter doesn’t necessarily segue to the next and at times they kind of jump around. Instead, there are what I consider several sections that are chained by periods in Comstock’s life. But, this structure also allow you to pick the book up and knock out a few chapters at a whack. You can easily put it down and come back to it without losing your place.

While the book may feature an unconventional structure, I liked it and I highly suggest you pick up a copy. It’s fascinating and can be quite motivating. For example, the info on his combat experience during Urgent Fury as well as the Modelo Prison raid is great and I enjoyed reading it. And in the OTC section Comstock discusses a visualization technique he discovered as a kid which we learn about in an earlier chapter. There’s also a section I can relate to having been a single father on active duty. Finally, I’d like to thank him for teaching me that the term “butt-pirate” is hyphenated.

“American Baddass” is a great read that will take you into the life of a guy you may have seen on TV or mentioned on FaceBook. But I don’t think the tale of Dale Comstock is anywhere near its final chapter and I don’t think he shared everything about his life that he should have. Perhaps one day, he’ll publish a sequel. When he does, I can assure you, I’ll read it.

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Haley Strategic Partners Announces Move from Colorado to Arizona

Monday, January 6th, 2014

Haley Strategic Partners sent us a press release announcing their move from Colorado to Arizona.

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – January 6, 2014 – Haley Strategic Partners today announces it is relocating all operations from Colorado to Scottsdale, Arizona including the training unit, product development team and marketing unit, which will continue to maintain offices on the East Coast in the Philadelphia area.

Travis Haley said this on the move to Scottsdale, “Haley Strategic has grown faster than we believed possible over the past 3 years. Our move to Scottsdale puts us in the heart of a strong Defense & Aerospace manufacturing base that will allow us to form new relationships and create new opportunities for HSP moving forward. The Phoenix area is also host a number of training facilities that will allow HSP to greatly increase the scope of our Disruptive Environments training programs for Military, Law Enforcement and responsible armed citizens.”

HSP will also be opening a Showroom featuring not only HSP’s product line, but we will be offering products from our many industry partners including BCM, B5 Systems, Inforce, IWC, Glock triggers, G-CODE and more. All of these products will be available for walk-in purchase.

“2014 promises to be another year, packed to the gills with innovation and refinement of our training programs, the integration of new technologies, a continuing dialog with our student base and new product collaboration and development to improve end user performance and survivability.”

www.HaleyStrategic.com

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Book Now for #BeyondSHOT

Monday, January 6th, 2014

During the week of Shot Show (Jan 14-17th), Operator Suppressor Systems (OSS) & Beyond Clothing will be hosting a off site in Las Vegas, NV with a handful of other brands. Interested parties looking to learn more about the #BeyondShot event should contact Beyond’s Mission team or Johnny Primiano (OSS).

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