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Archive for January, 2016

SHOT Show – Mystery Ranch

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

  
You’ve got to visit Mystery Ranch in booth #7409.  They are unveiling their new line of jump ready packs.  

  
Kent will show you his missing tooth and his new jump packs.  All you have to do is ask.  

www.mysteryranch.com

SHOT Show – MoraKniv Garberg

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

Offered in two versions, one with a leather sheath and one with a multi mode sheath, the Garberg is MoraKniv’s first full tang knife.

 

The 109mm long blade is made from 14C 28N Sanvic steel paired with a single mold polyamide handle that is very shock resistant. That handle means there are no spacers. It weighs 9.6 oz.

 

The multi mode sheath has several components including the sheath itself, a cradle which allows the sheath to be attached to PALS, belts, or more permanent fixture such as to a boat or vehicle, as well as a frog and Velcro mounting straps.

www.morakniv.com

SHOT Show – Magpul Lower Receiver Extension?

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

  
I was looking at stocks in the Magpul booth when I noticed this…

  
www.magpul.com

SHOT Show – First Lite

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

First Lite is well known for wool hunting wear.  This year they’ve introduced aerowool which is a combination of merino wool and 37.5’s moisture wicking stranded poly.   It dries three times as fast as merino.  There are four new garments for hot weather.

This is the Minaret Crew and Dobson Boxer.

above is the Wilkin QZ which has a very deep zip front paired with the new 3/4 length Glenbrook 3/4 bottom.

www.firstlite.com

SHOT Show – HEXGRID from 5.11 Tactical

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

During SOFIC last year I was invited by 5.11 Tactical to preview their HEXGRID technology. Much to my surprise, I saw some samples of the technology in their SHOT Show booth.

 

Like the name implies, HEXGRID consists of hexagon shaped holes in a substrate which will accept PALS compatible pouches. Due to the geometry, the pouches can be attached at several angles rather than just up and down.

www.hexgrid.com

SHOT Show – Spartan Blades

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

This is the Spartan Harsey Folder which is a collaboration with Bill Harsey.  These are the two base models.  One is stone washed and the other is Black PVD coated body and blade with uncoated (shiny ) hardware.  

  
Everything except the blade, pivot and stop pin are titanium.  The 4″ blade is made from S35VN with and an overall length of 8-13/16″.

Available mid Februrary from www.spartanblades.com.

Phuc Long Interviews Larry Vickers, Hilarity Ensues

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

SHOT Show – Eagle Industries

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

 

It was cool to see the the Eagle Industries Ultra Low Visibility Comcealed Body Armor Carrier at SHOT Show. It accepts both soft and hard armor and consists of front and back panels as well as adjustable cummerbund with two side plate carriers. Offered in Black, Grey ans Coyote in sizes XS – XL.

www.eagleindustries.com