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Archive for January, 2016
Beyond SHOT 2016
Monday, January 4th, 2016Salomon Announces New ‘Burro’ Colorway For 2016 Salomon Forces Line
Monday, January 4th, 2016Salomon has announced that for 2016 they will be offering the new Burro colorway for the Salomon Forces XA Pro Mid, Quest 4D Forces, and Quest 4D GTX Forces footwear. The Burro colorway is designed as a more versatile, blended earth tone, and to allow wearers to more easily blend into their surroundings. Below, you can see imagery of the three Forces models in the new colorway:
It’s not Coyote but rather a sligtly darker color.
SilencerCo Releases Newest Products: Hybrid and Omega 9K
Monday, January 4th, 2016WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – December 30, 2015 – SilencerCo, the leading firearm silencer manufacturer, announced the official launch of its two newest products: the Hybrid and the Omega 9K.
The Hybrid is a silencer for nearly any platform. Compatible with pistol calibers from 9mm to .45 ACP, rifle calibers from 5.56mm to .45-70 GOV and .458 SOCOM, and many in between, the Hybrid is both full auto and magnum-rated and can be used on pistols, rifles, and submachine guns.
Sound results have come back in the low-120 dB’s on .300 BLK and remain hearing safe with .45–70 GOV. The Hybrid is rated down to 16″ barrels for .45–70 GOV and .458 SOCOM and down to 18″ barrels for all magnum calibers up to .338 Lapua Magnum. A quick-reference poster of all Hybrid accessories is available on the Hybrid product page at www.silencerco.com.
The Omega 9K, like the full-size Omega from which it draws its name, is an exceptionally versatile suppressor and is the smallest, lightest, and quietest silencer of its kind in the world at just under 5″. Full auto rated and usable with pistols, .300 BLK rifles, and submachine guns, the Omega 9K offers extreme durability in an ultra-compact package.
With an overall length of 4.7” and weighing only 8.8 oz., the Omega 9K gives big results in a tiny footprint.
For more information on all SilencerCo products, visit their homepage at www.silencerco.com.
S&S Precision Maker Monday – NavBoard Tab
Monday, January 4th, 2016
Conducting night time parachute operations is serious business, even for the best. The NavBoard Series is purposely built for in-flight navigation, giving you what you need when you need it.The NavBoard Tab is the latest addition to the S&S Precision NavBoard Series, with its modular design, there is space to configure your smartphone/tablet/GPS devices horizontally or vertically. Mounts into a jumper’s armor carrier kangaroo pouch or parachute harness for easy accessibility. The NavBoard Tab includes a red illuminated compass and red V-Lite, Velcro adhesives for your devices, and retention straps for added security.
Walther’s Slim 9mm Meets Comfort With The New PPS M2
Monday, January 4th, 2016
(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – New to the Walther line of personal protection pistols is the PPS M2, an innovative new 9mm pistol that sets the bar for ergonomics and comfort for concealed carry. The new PPS M2 is engineered for the concealed carry shooter looking for a slim 9mm that provides superior concealability while maintaining comfort and accuracy. The new PPS M2 is built to carry, measuring in at 1 inch wide, low profile and smooth features. This coupled with a new push button style magazine release for easy operation, highlights some of the changes from the Classic PPS to the new M2.
The new PPS M2 is equipped with a smooth, light 6.1 lb trigger pull, which improves control and accuracy. The PPS M2 can be the perfect fit for every shooter with Carl Walther signature ergonomics, that have become a staple in 21st Century Walther Arms. The PPS M2 is also available in an LE edition with phosphoric sights.
Adam Blalock, Walther Arms CEO stated, “I have been really excited about the PPS M2 since the beginning of its development. The PPS Classic has been my everyday carry gun for years. It’s a great gun and the idea of improving on the original was challenging … but our team has done it. The engineering enhancements and modifications that create the new M2 truly elevate this pistol into a class of its own.”
Adding the PPS M2 to the Walther handgun line is a prime example of Walther’s dedication to continued innovation and customer focus in the fast growing personal protection industry. The PPS M2 will be available in retail stores in early 2016. It will also be available to test at Industry Day at the Range at SHOT Show and viewing on the showroom floor during the show in Las Vegas, NV January 18th – 22nd. For more information on the PPS M2, visit www.waltherarms.com/builttocarry.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
Monday, January 4th, 2016
This time, the KCRF patch finds itself on the TGV High Speed Train, from Paris to Strasbourg.
Keep ’em coming!
Soylent The Wonder Food, Not So Wonderful
Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
Just at the close of 2015, I was “voluntold” to try out Soylent, the meal replacement beverage. That’s a pretty common occurrence around SSD. Anything that is faddish or sketch; I’m the Guinea pig. Soylent is a powder that is mixed in water, which is formulated to be nutritionally complete; a single bag provides 2000 calories for a full day’s use. It also shares a name with the subject of that classic 1970s dystopian flic. While its referred to as a “wonder food” the taste was anything but wonderful.
My first taste was like eating liquidized paper, as in, it tasted like printer paper smells, with a creamy consistency. As I kept trying it, I kind of… ‘got used to it’, but there was never a point where I found it completely palatable. For me, the taste shifted from “liquidized paper” to “liquid bread” as I kept drinking it, which was better, but also still pretty disconcerting. I realize there are people who have transitioned completely to Soylent for their day-to-day nutrition, but for me, it’s a last resort option.
The clip below summarizes my feelings about Soylent completely:
– Tactical Fanboy
IO Cover Coming To Trijicon MRO
Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 
The popular IO Cover was initially developed to protect the Aimpoint T1 from bumps and scratches via a successful Kickstarter campaign. It also pulls double duty by offering visual camouflage. They are currently developing a new model for the Trijicon MRO.
