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MD Machining

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

MD Machining is a Veteran-owned small business which specializes in machining and gunsmithing. It was started by Michael Dittman, who served in the 25th ID as an 11B from the late 90s to early 2000s. Until recently, Michael was a Deputy Sheriff in California, however he was force to retire due to an injury sustained while on duty. Now, he works out of his home, developing and creating muzzle brakes for rifles and shotguns, as well as dura-coating firearms parts and working on various firearms components.

His muzzle brakes in particular have received quite a bit of praise from shooters. Popular YouTube channel TAOFLEDERMAUS even did a review of a custom Shotgun brake Mike made up for Jeff Heeszel of the channel.

MD Machining has a website, however it won’t be live for roughly a week at the time of posting. If you’re interested in Michael’s work, he has a YouTube channel, as well as a Facebook page. For product and sales inquiries, you can contact Michael at Mikedittman81@gmail.com.

www.md-machining.com

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Mark Owens ‘No Easy Day’ Special Missions Carbine Package

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

USM4 has collaborated with Mark Owen to develop the ‘No Easy Day’ Special Missions Carbine. Every component of the SMC has been hand-selected by Mark Owen, matching his own personal configuration conceived at the ‘Tip of the Spear’ during his career as a U.S. Navy SEAL. The SMC consists of the following components:

– Colt SOCOM upper receiver
– USM4 billet lower receiver etched with the No Easy Day logo.
– Geissele SSA trigger
– Magpul furniture
– Ergo grip
– Centurion rail
– EOTech HSS I sight with matching G33 magnifier
– SureFire M600U Ultra Scout Light
– AAC Blackout flash hider/QD 51T suppressor mount

The standard package comes complete with a Princeton Tec Remix Pro LED headlamp, Viking Tactics MK2 padded sling, and a custom-cut Pelican 1750 hard case. It also comes with an autographed and serialized copy of Mark Owen’s book “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama bin Laden”. The SMC is available in limited quantities in either Black or Camouflage.

Additionally, customers may also purchase select gear and accessories at special pricing to complement the SMC:

– AAC M4-2000 Suppressor
– L3/Insight ATPIAL (AN/PEQ-15) provided by TNVC
– TNV/Sentinel Binocular Night Vision System provided by TNVC
– Wilcox L4 G24 Helmet Mount
– Ops-Core Base Jump Military Helmet

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of every SMC package will be donated to the Special Forces Association and the Special Operations Care Fund.

www.noeasydayrifle.com/ned

Tags: Mark Owen, TNVC, USM4
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Combat Flipflops – The ‘AR’ Pre-Order

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

Combat Flipflops currently has the ‘AR’ Flop available for pre-order on their website.

www.combatflipflops.com/The-Flip-Flops?product_id=95

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Tactical-Life.com – High-Tech Firepower: Lasers In Battle

Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

This post from Tactical-Life.com covers the LaWS, a prototype solid-state fiber laser that will be deployed by the US Navy with the USS Ponce.

You can read the full story at www.tactical-life.com/magazines/tactical-weapons/high-tech-firepower-lasers-battle

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SERKET Racing Marine Tribute Video

Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

The fine folks at SERKET Racing put together this tribute video in honor of the 239th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

www.serketracing.com

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Super T in Brazilian Service

Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

That’s just a cool pic.

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Putting the “Combat” Back in Combat Boots

Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

In addition to the announcement that US Army is transitioning to Coyote colored boots, they’ve made another revelation.

It looks like SMA Chandler’s crusade to police up the Army’s boots is going to affect the Coyote swap. Although no details have been released, all new Coyote styles in Coyote color sold through AAFES will have to meet as-yet-published performance guidelines under the new UQCP for Uniform Quality Control Program.

The concept is that any optional wear footwear will have to be submitted for evaluation and then carry an “approval”. The intent is noble; any footwear a Soldier wears should be able to live up to its name of Combat Boots. In short, no more garrison boots.

Obviously, details are scarce. The real question is if this is going to hurt or help Berry compliant producers. On one hand they will be the only ones getting the certification. This assuredly won’t be offered to non-Berry boots. On the other, we know that offshore boots will continue to be sold and worn without the additional cost associated with the certification.

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Adidas Introduces Camo to Pure Boost Shoe

Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

Adidas has introduced a new in-house Camo pattern for their Pure Boost shoe. Adidas has been doing quite a bit of Camo this season with a MultiCamesque shoe earlier this year along with a ladies jacket in a fractal pattern. This Pure Boost pattern offers woodland and urban colorways.

www.adidas.com/us/pure_boost

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