Here’s a sneak peek of the upcoming Nathan Hale series of gunleather from Bad Company Tactical.
Archive for 2016
Sneak Peek – Nathan Hale Leather Series from Bad Company Tactical
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016TangoDown – Light Portal Front Sight
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016
The new Light Portal Front Sight (FFA-02) from TangoDown is pretty awesome. It’s a combination weapon light mount and front sight; all in one compact package. The FFA-02 was developed to give shooters the ability to place a weapon light on the 12:00 rail without obstructing the front sight. I’ve done this in the past using a SureFire X300 on a rifle which incorporates an FSP, but I haven’t tried it with an XC-1, yet. Now, I’ll have to give it a shot.
This weapon light mount accommodates the SureFire XC-1 Pistol Light, creating a lightweight option if you’re looking to reduce the weight on your carbine. Maintaining a hand forward shooting position makes activating the XC-1 weapon light easy and quick. For use with low-profile gas block barrels only. Does not work with standard barrel-mounted M16/M4 fixed front sights.
Additional Info:
-Limited Availability
-Type III hard coat matte black anodized finish
-Adjustable front sight post
-Quick installation on any MIL-STD 1913 rail
-OA Height: 2″ Width: 2″ Weight: 1.5 oz
-Made in USA
-MSRP: $95.00
tangodown.com/shop/tangodowntm-light-portal-front-sight-ffa-02
Gerber Center Drive
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016
This is the Gerber Center Drive, a brand-new made-in-the-USA multitool that’s launching today, and Gerber sent us a pre-production model a few days ahead of the launch to check it out.
The Center Drive is manufactured from stainless steel, and features 14 individual tools within its frame.
The pliers are spring loaded, and are released upward via a side-mounted sliding button, purposely designed for one-thumb activation, rather than the swing open design on traditional multitools.
The pliers consist of a needle nose point with a standard center, as well as rotatable carbide wire cutters and a wire stripper.
The main blade on the Center Drive is a 3.25″ fine edge blade. According to Gerber, this blade is “30% larger than the competition”; press materials use the main blade on the Leatherman OHT for the size comparison. The blade also locks into place when fully extended via a tension lockbar.
The opposite arm of the Center Drive features the following tools:
These tools lock into place when fully extended and can be retracted by using a thumb-break slide release on the opposite side of the arm, which also incorporates a lanyard hole. The arm opposite this one features both a 3″ ruler as well as an 8cm ruler.
Easily the most impressive feature of the Center Drive is the tool of its namesake, the full-size center axis driver. Unlike traditional multitools, which typically feature a lower profile driver, the Center Drive’s driver juts out of the tool’s frame 3.25″ and curves inward towards the center axis, allowing for improved torque and rotation. The center axis driver features a magnetic attachment head, which supports any number of standard bits. Like the blade, the center axis driver locks into place via a tension lockbar.
The Center Drive also features this bit storage slot which snaps into place within the frame and rotates outward, allowing quick access to a second bit. By default, it comes with a flat head bit already inserted.
The Center Drive comes with a 12-bit kit, in addition to the Phillip’s head and flat head bits that are already included with the tool. It also comes complete with a nylon and elastic sheath which accommodates both the Center Drive and the bit set. The sheath can be mounted by the rear to a belt either vertically or horizontally via its rear straps.
By Gerber’s own admission, unlike the Center Drive itself, both the bit set and pouch are made in China. Regardless, the tool itself is USA-made, and it has a host of great features that should make for an excellent option for EDC or just a functional backup tool.
You can read the official release from Gerber by clicking the link below
Breakthrough Clean Technologies Partners with Midway U.S.A. for a Legendary Partnership
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016October 17th, 2016: Breakthrough Clean Technologies is proud to announce a very special partnership with Midway U.S.A. as their newest online retailer. Midway U.S.A. will be offering Breakthrough Clean’s line of revolutionary cleaning products through its online web “Megastore”. Midway U.S.A has been offering quality products since 1977, and has recently locked in Breakthrough Clean along with their Solvents, Lubricants, and Cleaning kits.
“Midway U.S.A. and the Potterfeld’s have been a bedrock in this industry for close to 40 years. They are an amazing family, and mentors for anyone that strives to work hard to build a great company in our industry. It is truly an honor for us, and it can no longer be denied that Breakthrough Clean is here to stay. ” – Gabriel Cabrera (Marketing Director/ Breakthrough Clean Technologies).
To learn more about Breakthrough Clean Technologies visit: www.BreakthroughClean.com
Breaking – USSOCOM Selects Mystery Ranch Packs, Again
Monday, October 17th, 2016According to industry sources, USSOCOM has selected Mystery Ranch packs in the Assault, Patrol and Recce categories which were all part of a solicitation released last year. Mystery Ranch has had packs in the SPEAR program for almost a decade and packs designed by Dana Gleason have been used by SOF for over 20 years. We’ll give you more details once we have them.
Colt 6920LE-CCU
Monday, October 17th, 2016
The Colt Combat Unit Carbine combines a mid-length gas system, Magpul furniture and an M-Lok rail system from Centurion Arms.
The carbine was developed with input from Mike Pannone, Daryl Holland and Ken Hackathorn.
Look for the CCU this month from Talo Inc.
Tactical Specialty: Mechanix Wear Police and Military Gloves
Monday, October 17th, 2016Los Angeles, California –October 17th, 2016 – Mechanix Wear introduces Tactical Specialty (T/S): a line of specialized tactical gloves devoted to protecting the hands of military, police and SWAT professionals. Mechanix Wear Tactical Specialty gloves are designed to perform in a range of high-risk scenarios and environments whether you’re a police officer demanding high-dexterity patrol gloves, or an infantryman requiring military rated flame-resistant combat gloves.
Mechanix Wear Tactical Specialty gloves are available in 5 specialty models:
1. Recon :: Leather Patrol Gloves
2. Pursuit CR5 :: Cut-Resistant Duty Gloves
3. Tempest :: Flame-Resistant Combat Gloves
4. Breacher :: Flame-Resistant Combat Gloves
5. Azimuth :: Flame-Resistant Operator Gloves
All T/S gloves come standard equipped with touchscreen technology throughout the entire palm to meet the growing demand for connectivity in the field. Flame-resistant T/S glove models are built with high-quality FR goatskin leather and Nomex® to meet ASTM D6413 & NFPA 1971-07 ratings for flame and thermal heat resistance required by the U.S. military. From the patrol to forcible entry, Mechanix Wear Tactical Specialty gloves are built to weather the storm.
Tactical Specialty Product Video “The Breach”: http://glov.es/TS
Pray For Tom
Monday, October 17th, 2016Some of you may know Tom Greer personally, but many will know him from his nom de plum, Dalton Fury.
Tom Greer has done a lot to make our lives better.
He protected us, spending his youth in the Army, tackling some of the most challenging assignments available. Then, he informed us, telling the story of the hunt for Bin Ladin when no one else would. Later still, he entertained us, authoring a popular series of novels featuring a former special operator.
Now is our chance to give back.
You see, Tom has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and unfortunately, there’s really not a lot to say about that.
However, Tom’s family has created a Facebook page for him, as he deals with his illness. Please go and like it and do whatever it is you do, whether it’s praying or sending out positive vibes, think about Tom Greer. Please let him know how much you appreciate everything he’s done for us.
www.facebook.com/Pray-For-Tom-1811259205784426
