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Archive for March, 2014
Warrior Expo Emerald Coast Kicks Off
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014London Bridge Trading – Titan Low Vis Backpack Available for Pre-order
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
LBT’s Titan backpack is a mid-sized modular backpack with multiple hook and loop pouch configuration capabilities. The main compartment base and side panels are fully lined with loop for customization. Two mesh zippered pockets line the front internal panel along with loop above and below for call signs/patch storage. A top zippered access pocket features three 1″ elastic loops, for items such as tac lights, pistol mags, or utility tools. An external angled side zippered pocket fits miscellaneous items and a lower side mesh pocket features bungie retention for items such as bottles. A dual zippered access back compartment is capable of fitting up to a 15″ MacBook Pro without a case. The Titan also features a padded breathable mesh back with air flow channels.
The Titan will be available in MultiCam, MAS Grey, Wolf Grey, Tan 499. Available for pre-order online; product is expected to ship at the end of April.
lbtinc.com/bags-backpacks-packs/backpacks/low-vis
US Night Vision – Triad Green Laser/IR Laser/IR Illuminator
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
US Night Vision’s Triad is a Mil Standard-810G and ESD compliant multi-beam weapon laser. The Triad houses a covert IR aiming laser, Focusable IR illuminator, and Green aiming laser. The lasers and illuminator are slaved to one another and controlled with a single set of low-profile windage and elevation dials. Additionally, alll three lighting sources can be operated individually or in various combinations. The Triad is activated via an included remote cable pressure pad or the built-in single tap button located on top of the housing body.
The low profile Triad is designed to withstand submersion as well as repeated heavy recoil. An integral Picatinny rail allows for additional accessories, and a quick detach throw lever mount, which can be user adjusted and locked to prevent accidental detachment, allows for rapid removal of the Triad.
The Triad is powered with 1 CR123 with a run time of 4 hours. Restricted to LE/Military.
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US Night Vision also offers a C1 Civilian Legal variant of the Triad. The Civilian and LE/Mil share many of the same features and controls, however the Civilian variant does feature these differences:
– Does not feature an IR illuminator
– Reduced power IR laser – capable of visibility out to 200 meters
– Reduced power Green laser – capable of visibility out to 400 meters
– Capable of run time of 6 hours on 1 CR123 battery
– 30% reduction in price when compared to LE/Mil variant
www.usnightvision.com/LasersIlluminators
Applied Orange – UBAX Advanced MultiCam Gen3
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
The little brother of the AO Elite line combat shirt, the UBAX Gen3 features a basic cut while retaining all the advanced features of the Elite shirt. The MultiCam sleeves are made from non-FR, Poly/Cotton fabric, while the TAN499 torso is made from FR material. The ergonomic mandarin style collar is Jersey lined for optimal comfort when wearing a plate carrier or vest. Both arms feature a full Velcro harmonica pocket with pen/chemlight holders integrated into the pocket flaps, and two internal zipper pockets for smaller items. The cuffs are Velcro adjustable. The UBAX is also compatible with d3o Labs’ Impact Resistant P5 elbow pads. It will be available in sizes Sm-XXL.
Available for pre-order with an April 2014 release. Use code advancedpreorder for a 10% discount.
www.ao-store.com/preorder-multicam-ubax-advanced-gen3
TRU-SPEC Announces Exclusive Distributor Partnership With Asia Integrity
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014Marietta, GA – March 3, 2014 – TRU-SPEC®, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, and Asia Integrity Enterprise are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership which will see Asia Integrity as the Exclusive Master Distributor of TRU-SPEC’s products to the company’s Asian regions – including: People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, Cambodia, Papa New Guinea, Brunei, Mongolia, Myanmar, Laos and Micronesia.
The agreement is an extension from the two companies long-stemming, six-plus year successful relationship. As part of the partnership, Asia Integrity will serve as TRU-SPEC’s source of sales, distribution and contact for the high-demanding Asian regions.
“Asia Integrity is one of the fastest growing distribution companies in the Asian market for our products, and we’re incredibly pleased to have this partnership in motion,” stated TRU-SPEC’s Vice President of Marketing, Darrell Jacks. “We at TRU-SPEC maintain an unwavering level of customer service, with every product that goes out the door; and this partnership demonstrates our commitment to making each of our customers – domestic and abroad happy. Through this new partnership we are confident that we can continue to serve our loyal customers and dealers overseas with seamless service and integrity.”
The agreement, which was made official at SHOT Show 2014, will direct all of TRU-SPEC’s Asian market distributors through Asia Integrity; who will sell products at distributor pricing, accept all Purchase Orders and ship product to customers in that market.
For more information about Asia Integrity, visit www.truspecasia.com.
Two Major Announcements Put The AIR Back In AMERICAN AIRSOFT: TIPPMANN Sports And Wolverine Airsoft go “High Pressure” And Engineer A New Future
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014By: Alan “Thumpy” Covey – Thumpy’s 3D House of Airsoft
American gun enthusiasts hear the word “airsoft” and think toy-like plastic or very fragile pot-metal guns, built mainly in Asia; guns not able to hold up to the rigors of serious training, handling, use or abuse. But, that has been changing…and is about to get two new boosts from a pair of US companies that couldn’t be any different from each other. But, both are ‘bullish’ that they have innovative ways to change the American marketplace.
A quick primer: Airsoft is primarily one caliber – 6mm plastic BB’s, pushed out of smoothbore guns by compressed air. Right now, the foremost systems are called Air Electric Guns or AEG’s, which use gears, a piston, cylinder and spring, powered by a DC electric motor and battery to propel BB’s downrange. A competing system (GBB – Gas Blow Back guns) use high pressure gas to do the same thing. Both models can simulate recoil “kick” and some even field-strip like their one-to-one “real-steel” counterparts…the current fascination with airsoft as a war-games tool and even as a safer-alternative training gun for firearms enthusiasts.
But TIPPMANN Sports, a leader and innovator in paintball guns for decades, and new startup WOLVERINE AIRSOFT are about to bring the manufacture of two gas systems back to airsoft’s roots in high-pressure air…and, build their products in the USA.
TIPPMANN announced at last week’s Paintball Extravaganza event in Virgnia their entry into airsoft, the M-4 carbine…a clone of most AR-style guns with the guts of their highly reliable and rugged paintball markers reworked to fit inside a 1:1 scale upper and lower that will accept most real M-4 grips, stocks, rails/hand guards and accessories. Powered by 12-gram co2 capsules inside the 80-round magazines, the M4 will also alternately use regulated air tanks and current AEG airlift magazines.
Most important to their US market position is TIPPMANN’s established parts, service and distribution networks, and the brand reputation for rugged reliability that might find a true market as training arms for military or Law Enforcement agencies, many of which already use paintball as force-on-force training guns, or for pepperball devices in detention facilities. Expect a summertime release for a product that’s already gaining near-viral attention in paintball AND airsoft circles.
Meanwhile, from Tennessee comes WOLVERINE AIRSOFT with a more basic and elegant engineering idea. Why replace all those existing AEG airsoft guns, when you can drop-in a replacement cylinder with ONE moving part! Called the SMP, for “Single Moving Part,” this system will use High Pressure Air in backpack tanks, regulated with an electronic trigger assembly. That takes the finicky and often-troublesome guts & gears out of the 1970’s Japanese technology of today’s AEG, yet keep their upgraded and more-modern outer shells, which have been getting better and better with age and materials-technology improvements.
A third American company, Delaware-based PolarStar Airsoft has had a more-complete HPA system on the market for several years now, called the Fusion Engine. But, judging from the viral social media reactions, there is probably room in the USA market for all three American entries. A trio that will “bear much watching” as 2014’s spring and summer release dates approach.
Stay up to date on all of America’s Airsoft news at Thumpy’s 3D House of Airsoft on SCOOP.IT: www.scoop.it/t/thumpy-s-3d-house-of-airsoft-scoop-it
High Velocity Arms – Advanced Safety Trigger Guard (ASTG)
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014
High Velocity Arms’ Advanced Safety Trigger Guard (ASTG) is a replacement trigger guard which fits on all mil spec forged lower receivers. The ASTG features ambidextrous tactile finger rests for helping the shooter to develop finger placement muscle memory, and increased leverage for competition/tactical maneuvers. Constructed from steel with NiB-X Nickel Boron coating, for lube-free operation. Engraved with the HVA logo.
high-velocity-arms.myshopify.com/collections/receiver/products/astg-advanced-saftey-triger-guard
FirstSpear/SKD Tactical – STT Plate Carrier
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014
The Six Twelve Tubes (STT) Plate Carrier is the result of a collaboration between FirstSpear and SKD Tactical. It’s the first plate carrier to feature FirstSpear’s 6/12 and Tubes technology in the set price range.
The plate pockets are sized for most 10″ x 12″ commercial armor plates, in addition to Medium ESAPI/Ceradyne plates. The cummerbund is designed to accept PIG side armor inserts (6″ x 10″) as well as inserts up to 12″ in length. The STT also features loop Velcro strips on the front and back carriers for the integration of PIG AFC Pontoons for increased airflow and padding.
The STT Plate Carrier is available in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, and MultiCam, exclusively through SKD Tactical.
www.skdtac.com/FirstSpear-STT-Plate-Carrier-SKD-Exclusive-p
