Archive for 2016
Phuc Long Interviews Larry Vickers, Hilarity Ensues
Thursday, January 21st, 2016SHOT 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.
Crushing A Car at Beyond SHOT
Thursday, January 21st, 2016Thanks www.missionspec.com!
SHOT Show – EBIS A New System From Aqualung – Compatible With FirstSpear Maritime Carriers
Thursday, January 21st, 2016 
This is the Aegir 38 maritime armor carrier from FirstSpear. Attached is the Emergency Breathing and Inflation System by Aqualung.
EBIS is available with 1.5 and 2 cu ft bottles.
In addition to a breathing apparatus, it EBIS incorprates a power inflator.
There is also a pressure relief valve on the inflation system.
SHOT Show – SureFire
Thursday, January 21st, 2016Originally employed in the Fury P2X, Intellibeam technology has now been added to several new models including the Scout Light. The new M600IB’s beam will autoadjust between a minimum of 200 and up to 600 lumens depending on the conditions which is based on the reflectivity of the target rather than ambient light conditions. However, no matter what, you can override intellibeam with a second push of the button. Also available with Intellibeam are the P3X and R-1 Lawman.
The new FirePak interfaces with the SureFire phone case, offering from 15 to 1500 lumens as well as back up power for your mobile device. The idea is to use it for shooting video. The FirePak is controlled via Bluetooth by an app on your mobile device.
The coolest SureFire story is the new 9mm Ryder Modular suppressor. It’s made from a Titanium tube with a stainless baffle stack and is 7.9″ long. It uses the standard or the metric piston with right hand thread.
When you remove the module, it shortens the suppressor by 2″ and it’s still at an ear safe level for most loads. They will soon release a spacer so you can mount it to a sub-caliber carbine (9 mm).
SHOT Show – LBT Inc Mystery Vest
Thursday, January 21st, 2016 
I asked the folks at LBT Inc about this vest and they wouldn’t tell me much except that it was designed at the request of a customer and it was intended for maritime use. They also said that it would accept foam inserts.
SHOT Show – Talon FMC by Buck Exclusively for Unifire
Thursday, January 21st, 2016Designed as a machete alternative, the Talon FMC came about after last year’s jungle symposium in Hawaii. The full tang design is made from 5160 spring steel convex design blade. This design means you get three times the cutting strength over a standard design.
The reverse features an open limb hook like a bolo style knife. Additionally, the 1/4 backstrap incorprates a saw blade with opposite teeth for a square cut. The blade has a Pry point at the tip and Two inch serrated edge near the grip. The butt can be used as a hammer. Cerakote coating overall.
The Talon has a Multi-layer Micarta handle. It also has multiple lash points. The tool weighs 1.4 lbs and the Kydex sheath is .7 lbs. The sheath has a drain hole and can be worn at the belt or attached to PALS webbing.
