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AARDVARK and High Speed Gear Announce Technology Partnership and Addition Of HSGI TACO Pouches to Project 7

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

La Verne, CA – AARDVARK today announced a technology partnership with High Speed Gear® (HSGI®) to incorporate HSGI’s® revolutionary TACO® pouches into Project 7®. A curated selection of HSGI® pouches specifically for Project 7® will be available effective immediately for incorporation with Project 7® armor.

“Featuring groundbreaking and patented technology, HSGI’s® TACO® pouches have taken the tactical market by storm” said AARDVARK’s CEO Jon Becker. “The TACO® pouches and HSGI® are a perfect fit for Project 7® because they represent the best our industry has to offer. Not only do they feature a unique design, they are intensely focused on increasing the capability, operational effectiveness, and safety of the operator.”

HSGI’s® Vice President of Sales and Operations, Bill Babboni stated, “We are extremely pleased to partner with AARDVARK and become a part of Project 7®. Project 7® represents the state of the art in tactical armor and is a perfect platform for our load bearing pouches and technologies. We are looking forward to our pouches being incorporated into Project 7® and to developing new solutions for our nation’s tactical operators through this new partnership.”

More details, as well as the entire list of HSGI® pouches available through Project 7® can be found at www.project7armor.com.

Tags: High Speed Gear, Project 7 Armor
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See TYR Tactical At SOMA

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

TYR Tactical® is proud to announce its participation in the 2017 SOMA Special Operations Medical Association Conference. Get hands-on with the latest TYR Tactical®, Huron™ and Revere K9™ designs. Following our mantra, Innovate or Die®, these products continue our mission of pushing the standards of today’s tactical equipment, defining modularity and scalability and are custom made for you, The Next Generation Warrior®.

Show Details:
–> Learn how TYR Tactical® integrates DuPont™ Kevlar® Brand into not only soft armor but almost every piece of tactical nylon kit.
–> Speak one-on-one with our Team Specialist

Booth#: 1219

Want to speak with a sales rep or schedule a meeting? Email us at rice@tyrtactical.com or call 623-240-1400.

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It’s Our 9th Anniversary

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

Publishing daily since 2008 has been tiring, as of late. However, some of our very first content was from SOFIC 2008, so it’s fitting we are here during this 9th anniversary.

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Caveat Emptor: Kinetic Development Group SIDELOK mount counterfeit alert

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

KDG has recently become aware of an emerging counterfeit concern, dominantly stemming from EBAY and similar online commerce sites. The counterfeits seem to be focusing on the Kinetic Development Group SIDELOK family of Optic mounts, but KDG is investigating possible forgeries of it’s other product lines as well. The first example to show up is an unlicensed copy of the Aimpoint Micro Lower 1/3 Co-witness mount, with the high likelihood of foreign origin. To make matters more confusing, it was being sold as a MRO mount. SIDELOK has a remarkable reputation for its return to absolute-zero technology, which the knock-off mounts do not replicate. KDG is concerned that it’s patented technology will have SIDELOK’s creditability diminished by the inferior forgeries, and will place the customer at a huge risk, beyond just being defrauded.

The failure of any counterfeit optic mount on a service or personal defense weapon could be catastrophic for the user, and cost human life.

KDG highly encourages all customers to purchase through reputable dealers, and trusted online sources. There are some key differences between the illegal copy and an Actual KDG T-1 Mount, listed below. If a SIDELOK mount, or any other KDG product appears suspect, please contact the company at info@kineticdg.com.

1) Different laser engraving. (no cage code, wrong product number on forgerty.)

2) Apparent mold/machine/tool marks throughout forgery

3) Wrong T-1 footprint. Wrong MRO footprint. Forgery missing interface recoil lug, shorter, squared base, mounting holes in wrong location,

4) Finish appears glossy and textured, as though painted instead of treated with milspec hard anodized finish like authentic KDG mounts.

5) Phillips head top plate screws are used in the counterfeit instead of Allen head screws. Mount may have a mix of screw types.

6) Secondary lock mechanism may not work at all.

7) Inability to hold zero or return to zero if removed.

8) Thinner recoil lug and absence of Ball detent

Tags: Kinetic Development Group
Posted in Industry | 3 Comments »

Spuhr – M203 Mount For AK5C

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017

Swedish Air Force Rangers using AK5C with M203 attached via Spuhr’s forend that is permanently attached to M203 along with the Spuhr M203 sight with Aimpoint.

This solution provides 24 hour capability on the 40mm as well as increased accuracy.

www.spuhr.biz

Tags: Spuhr AB
Posted in As Seen On Facebook, International, Optics, Weapon Accessories, weapons | 2 Comments »

SOFIC – SIG’s M17 & M18 Modular Handgun Update

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017

When we recently reported that the 101st Abn Div and other Fort Campbell, Kentucky-based tenant units would be the first units equipped with the US Army’s new Modular Handgun System, there seems to be confusion by commenters over which model of pistol units would receive. The 4.7″ barrel M17 is similar to the full size P320 and will be the standard pistol. The Compact M18 features a 3.9″ barrel and will replace the M11, known commercially as the SIG P228.

Above you can see precisely how the M17 will be shipped to the Army. Below, is the M18.

Each pistol comes with one 17 round and two 21 round magazines as well as three frames (small, medium and large). Unlike many pistols, the frames are not the firearm but rather expendable parts. The trigger pack is the serial numbered item. The difference between the M17 and M18 is the length of the barrels and slides.

Currently, the pistol features a anti-tamper device so Soldiers can’t swap out frames on their own. However, the Army is considering removing this feature and replacing it with a standard commercial fastener.

An additional anti-tamper device prevents Soldiers from accessing the striker mechanism.

SIG introduced two additional safety features. There is a 1911-style ambi-safety as well as a loaded chamber indicator at top center of the breech on the slide. Finally, the slides have a removable sight plate with a Delta Point Pro footprint.

www.sigsauer.com

Tags: Sig Sauer
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MAWL-MAN Is Real

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017

BE Meyers is exhibiting this life-sized version of MAWL Man.

Tags: BE Meyers & Co
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SOFIC – Geissele Automatics Introduces Mk13 Trigger

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017

This new Mk13 trigger was designed by Geissele at the request of NSWC-Crane. It fits the AI chassis and Stiller action only and is specifically intended for use by snipers. The reason I say this is that because it is non-adjustable, its commercial appeal will be limited. Geissele sets this trigger at the factor and in this case it’s 2-stage and 3.5 lbs. The trigger was also specifically designed to pass Crane’s 5′ drop test unto steel plate with the safety off. This is the first time a bolt gun trigger has passed the drop test with the safety off. Finally, it uses Geissele’s proprietary NanoWeapon coating.

www.geissele.com

Tags: Geissele Automatics
Posted in SOFIC, weapons | 7 Comments »