Our official response to the Washington Times article entitled “Army quits tests after competing rifle outperforms M4A1 carbine”?
“Derp”
That is all…
Archive for August, 2014
The Official SSD Response to the Washington Times’ Latest Article on the US Army’s Halted Individual Carbine Program
Thursday, August 21st, 2014You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
Thursday, August 21st, 2014
This time, the KCRF patch was found in front of the Sultan’s palace in Oman.
Kryptek – Tartaros Hoodies
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
Kryptek’s Tartaros hoodie is a piece of casual wear that can either be worn as part of a layering system or as a stand alone outer layer piece. Made from 97.5% polyester and 2.5% spandex, the Tartaros features a stretch fabric front kangaroo pocket and 3-piece hood with draw adjustment. Currently available in three Kryptek patterns, in four configurations: Highlander, Typhon w/ black, Typhon w/ red, and Yeti.
www.kryptekstore.com/Streetwear-C9
Haley Strategic – What To Bring To Their Classes, A Visual Guide
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014In response to the age old question, “what do we bring to your class?”, Haley Strategic has released a couple of visual guides detailing what they feel is the optimal loadout for both their Disruptive Environments Carbine class and Disruptive Environments Handgun class. Check out both images below and see if you can name everything on display.
Disruptive Environments Carbine
Disruptive Environments Handgun
Violent Little Machine Shop – GoPro MOLLE Mount
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
Violent Little Machine Shop has come up with the ‘LoPro Molle Mount’, a MOLLE-compatible mount that can be used to mount a GoPro camera to tactically capture footage. Machined from aluminum and hardcoat anodized, the LoPro works with all 1″ MOLLE webbing, mounting to kit, backpacks, armor vests, etc. It has a profile of only .42″ thick, and is only 16 grams in weight, giving it a low-profile when mounted and not adding weight or snags to critical areas.
Laser engraved with the VLMS logo and the US Flag, and available in two colors: Black and Brown. Made in the USA.
www.violentlittle.com/products/lopro-molle-mount-for-gopro
The ZEV Technologies Experience – Final Assembly
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014Over the past several weeks, ZEV Technologies’ pistolsmiths have been taking a stock GLOCK 17 Gen 3 and converting it into a custom Soldier Systems Z17. They sent us this series of photos to illustrate what goes into the final assembly process but have continued to be coy about what the slide actually looks like. So far, we are as in the dark as our readers,
Final assembly begins….
1. The pistol is checked out by one of ZEV Technologies gunsmiths for final assembly, He starts by laying out all the parts and making sure he has everything to complete the install.
2. He installs the magwell insert that will accept the ZEV Slim magwell.
– The magwell functions as an attached funnel to aid in competition style speed reloads.
3. The ZEV Slim magwell is installed.
– ZEV All Aluminum Slim Magwell. Legal for IDPA, ESP competition.
4. The Fulcrum trigger is now installed into the Glock™ frame
– The trigger was adjusted for Pre-Travel and Over-Travel.
5. ZEV Extended magazine release is installed.
– The Mag Button is oversized so you can access it without shifting your grip but shaped in such a manner that it does not interfere with your shooting grip.
6. Here you see some of the components that will be installed on the ZEV slide.
-Skeletonized Firing Pin, extractor rod, extractor, Channel liner and RMR.
7. ZEV Skeletonized Firing Pin has its spring and spring cups installed.
-This firing pin has an extended tip for improved strike
8. ZEV co-witness rear sight is pushed onto the frame.
– These ZEV sights allow the shooter to still be able to aim in the unlikely event the RMR battery does not function.
9. Trijicon RMR is installed onto the slide.
– The RMR sight is the most rugged miniature red dot sight available.
10. ZEV uses blue Loctite to install the RMR mounting screws.
– This prevents the RMR screws from backing out.
11. The ZEV slide is lubricated before it is installed onto the frame.
– ZEV recommends you clean and re-lube your slide after 500 rounds.
12. The frame and slide are assembled together and sent off to ZEV’s QC department where they will not only be given a visual inspection but also test fired before being shipped out to the customer.
Next week, we’ll be in Southern California to visit the ZEV headquarters where we’ll get a chance to finally see the complete Z17.
To have your GLOCK tuned up by the pros at ZEV, visit www.zevtechnologies.com.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up – Bonjour
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
Brand & Oppenheimer Names Lizz Gillcrist As Business Development And Marketing Manager
Tuesday, August 19th, 2014RED BANK, N.J. – August 19, 2014 – Brand & Oppenheimer Co., Inc. (“B&O”), a leading textile converter, announced today the appointment of Lizz Gillcrist as Business Development and Marketing Manager for Protective Fabrics.
Gillcrist comes to B&O with more than seven years of marketing and product management experience. Most recently, she served as Product Specialist in the Advanced Concepts Group for Polartec, LLC in Lawrence, MA. Prior to that, Gillcrist worked for the Stride Rite Corporation.
“We are confident that Lizz’s brand management experience, enthusiasm and working knowledge of fabrics and garments will enable us to better serve our customers,” said Dan Pezold, President and CEO of B&O.
As the Business Development and Marketing Manager, Lizz will be responsible for creating new protective fabric segments, developing a plan to expand protective fabrics globally, as well as educating customers, distributors and end-users on Glen Guard® FR Hi Vis. products.
David Mackney, VP of Protective Fabrics, stated, “I am excited to add a talent like Lizz to the Protective Fabrics team. The energy and passion Lizz brings to the Company will be a key component of our future growth strategy.”
“We’re very pleased to have Lizz join B&O as Business Development and Marketing Manager,” stated Jon Mansfield, Partner of Praesidian Capital. “We appreciate her expertise and focus and know that both will be useful to help spearhead growth for B&O.”
