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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014Violent Little Machine Shop – Violent Little Fall Collection
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
Violent Little Machine Shop has partnered up with military artist Joshua Johnson to produce the Violent Little Fall Collection, a 3-patch series of military-inspired pinup girls.
The collection consists of:
Betty Bombs
Combat Carla
Mary Moneyshot
Each patch comes with a commemorative postcard with a love note on the back.
Additionally, all SSD readers can take advantage of a special deal: receive free US shipping with your order by using the coupon code soldiersystems at checkout.
www.violentlittle.com/products/combat-pinup-girls-patches
Tactical Assault Gear – Vanguard Plate Carrier
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014Tactical Assault Gear’s New Vanguard Plate Carrier utilizes licensed technology from Crye Precision. The result is a modular plate carrier with an interchangeable cummerbund system. Users can either choose a standard MOLLE cummerbund or the Skeletal cummerbund. The front panel is sewn in place and is adjustable to carry M4, AK-47, or SCAR-H magazines, eliminating the need for alternate magazine panels and pouches. Built-in padding on the shoulder straps in addition to Aero Mesh covering the front and back panels offer better breathability and comfort.
Interestingly, when we discussed the licensed skeletal cummerbund, TAG told us how easy it was to work with Crye Precision to license the design. Communication was open and prompt. Once TAG developed the prototype, they said Crye was quick to sign off on it and execute an agreement.
The Vanguard will be debuting today at Modern Day Marine. Stop by Tent C, Booth 3305 to check out the Vanguard as well as other quality TAG products. It will be available for purchase starting in October.
www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com
IWI Launches A Foldable, Detachable, Stainless Steel Sight For The TAVOR And X95 Families Of Assault Rifles
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
Ramat Ha’Sharon, Israel, September 22nd, 2014 – Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) – a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for governments, armies, and law enforcement agencies around the world – launches a foldable, detachable, stainless steel sight designed for the TAVOR and X95 families of assault rifles. Functioning as a standard sight connected via Picatinny rails, it will be supplied as part of TAVOR and X95 rifles package. Platforms include additional back-up sights built into the Picatinny rails.
Meeting military standards – MIL-STD – the sight can be quickly and easily removed in order to install reflex sights, telescopes, night vision devices, etc. Enabling night shooting via built-in Tritium illumination, the new stainless steel sight can be ordered without Tritium lighting, in order to meet specific local regulations. Cost-efficient and reducing maintenance expenses, each sight can be individually replaced when needed. Calibration is easy and user-friendly, requiring no special tools – and is unaffected by sight detachment.
LaRue Tactical Trijicon RMR Mount, LT827
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
LaRue Tactical’s LT827 is a mount designed for use with the Trijicon RMR. Machined out of bar-stock aluminum and matte black anodized, the LT827 is designed specifically for use with standard AR-15 flat top receivers. It positions the optic at lower-1/3 cowitness when used with iron sights, and features a slight cantilever which allows for positioning of the optic slightly forward of the front-edge of the receiver.
www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-trijicon-rmr-mount-lt827
Frag Out! Issue 2 Polish Edition Is Now Available – International Edition Will Soon Follow
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
Issue 2 of the Polish edition of Frag Out!, the “Tactical & Tacticool” magazine, is now currently available in digital format on the web. This second issue features stories on the MSBS assault rifle, B&T APC, Eurosatory 2014, WB Electronics PERAD, TCCC – Combat Medicine, AK basic training, and more. The English international edition will soon follow.
You can read Frag Out! here: www.fragoutmag.com
Daniel Defense Expands Color Finish Options To Additional Firearms
Monday, September 22nd, 2014Black Creek, GA – September 22, 2014 – Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced the expansion of their exclusive finishes, Mil Spec+™ and Daniel Defense Tornado™, to additional models.
The Daniel Defense MK12 — introduced at SHOT Show this year — with an 18-inch stainless steel barrel and rifle length gas system, is now being offered in the Daniel Defense Tornado finish. The gray cerakote is not the only visual difference on this Special Purpose Rifle. The stainless steel, MK12 profile barrel has a bead blasted, chemically passivated finish that resembles the base metal. “We’ve invested a lot of man hours and capital toward development of the MK12,” noted Jordan Hunter, Director of Marketing for Daniel Defense. “The New Tornado finish and bead blasted, stainless steel barrel provide this precision firearm with a new appeal.”
“We’re also happy to publicize that the V11 is now available in our new finishes,” Hunter continued. The DDM4v11, which features Daniel Defense’s SLiM Rail™, their first rail system with the KeyMod attachment method, is available in Mil Spec+, Tornado as well as Black. “Demand since the release of the V11 has been exceedingly strong. With the encouraging response to these distinct finishes, making them available on this firearm is a no-brainer.”
Pivotal Defence Solutions – FCSR
Monday, September 22nd, 2014
With the FCSR (Fighting Clearing Standing Reconaissance) webbing system, Pivotal Defence Solutions looked to design a belt order kit which would allow the operator to carry out the four types of patrolling: Fighting, Clearing, Standing, and Reconnaissance.
To this end, they developed a series of individual pouches which are designed to fit any standard 45mm/50mm belt. The pouches are secured using an envelope system, which creates a double-padded hip pad, and also allows for ballistic protection to be integrated into the pad to form a blast belt. This customizable design means that if at any point any of the component pouches are damaged or mission requirements change, they can easily be replaced without disrupting the rest of the pouches; the pouches join side-by-side using a MOLLE strip, which keeps the shape of the belt kit around the operator’s body and stops unwanted movement during dynamic action.
The FCSR line is constructed from quality military specification materials which are treated for being rot proof, UV resistant, infrared and fire resistant. Additionally, each pouch is lined and comes with storm hoods and drainage holes. Currently, Pivotal Defence is offering the FCSR pouches in the following configurations:
– LMG/A2 commanders pouches
– Standard utility pouches
– Butt pouch
– Dump bag
– MBITR pouch
– Bayonet frog
– Rip away medic’s pouches
– Side arm holsters
– Various magazine pouches, as well as 7.62mm and 5.56mm link pouches
Additionally, Pivotal Defence has also built two yolks for the FCSR line. The first is an H-yolk which features an integral bladder pouch on the back. The second is an adjustable mesh and webbing vest which can take a rear plate and has the ability to don a front plate bag using G-hooks and M/F clips.
