The Kestrel ATI Wind Wrap from Shadow Tech (makers of the HOG Saddle) allows you to attach your Kestrel to Slings, Tripod Legs or PALS webbing (via MALICE Clip). But the most important features are that it maintains full operation and function of the wind meter and protects sensor holes from being obstructed by mud and debris.
It’s Berry Compliant and available in Coyote for the Kestrel 4500 or 5700.
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It’s a Sniper Competition so Geissele Automatics exhibited their M110 Capability Enhancement Package, an upper receiver group based on their VSASS rifle, but designed to fit a Knight’s Armament Co M110 lower.
It features the guts of the VSASS, Geissele Fire Control components (SSA-E Trigger) and a collapsible stock. The barrel is 16.5″.
Badger Ordnance showed me their new C1 Modular Safety in regular and extra large size. The massive version caught my eye, so its utility as a demonstrator worked.
It offers single-sided or ambidextrous control, left or right hand, 60° or 90° throw. Additionally, the levers and cap have a bright red enamel indicator for easy visual verification.
The kit comes with long strong side lever, short weak side lever and weak side condition indicator cap for single sided use.
Made from 4140 steel and black Nitride hardened for a lifetime of service. Installs easily into any M16/AR-15/AR-10/SR-25 pattern rifle.
Full auto version coming soon.
Last Spring, USSOCOM undertook a study of 6.5 family cartridges to determine a path forward for Precision Intermediate Caliber Ammunition. Over the last year, USASOC, the primary driver of this initiative, narrowed it down to 260 Remington and 6.5 Creemoor. Testing indicated that the two calibers performed very closely.
Last month, the command conducted a reliability test, using two incumbent weapons, currently in US service; the FN SCAR Heavy and KAC M110. Two weapons of each type were used, one was in 260 Remington and the other in 6.5 CM. What they found is that both weapons performed just as well and were just as reliable in either caliber.
As both cartridges were similarly accurate and reliable, the determining factor for selection of 6.5 CM would end up being trade space. The prevailing attitude is that there was more room with the 6.5 CM to further develop projectiles and loads.
I don’t expect a major announcement, or any fanfare with this decision. Instead, you’ll begin to see small movements toward configuring weapons to utilize this round.
At the USASOC Sniper Competition, there were several weapons in 6.5 CM. Yesterday, we gave a little tease on Instagram of a Knight’s Armament Co M110 in 6.5 CM.
Today, I fired a FN Mk20 in 6.5 CM which was configured as a demonstrator for new features, such as a non-reciprocating charging handle and AR-style stock. Shooting a SCAR Heavy is like taming a beast, but with 6.5 CM, the recoil impulse was negligible.
Briefings last year indicated that SOCOM was interested in looking at an intermediate cartridge family gas gun and light machine gun. However, the lay of the land is a little different now. I do not expect a full and open competition for a new car being in 6.5 CM. Rather, I expect them to modify the 7.62 rifles they already own. Additionally, there has been no recent talk of looking at a light machine gun in that caliber.
Modern Tactical Creations are relatively new to the market. Founded by two SF NCOs, they work to create solutions to problems found at the operator and team level. They have several great products, but I thought we should introduce them with the Chemlight Cache.
The Chemlight Cache is an injection molded PALS compatible organizer for chemlights. It is all but impossible to ascertain the color of a Chemlight until it is activated. Guys come up with a varity of means to keep track of them, but things can get confusing, especially in the dark.
MODTAC’s solution provides tactile identification, based on the number of bumps at the top of the Chemlight Cache. Additionally, it’s spring retainer allows you to hook the chemlight directly to the Cache, via its own integral loop, without having to use gutted 550 or mini zip-ties. To remove a Chemlight, simply pull down and forward.
Based on the commercially available SIG P320, the new Modular Handgun System can be configured as the full-size M17 or in the compact M18 configuration. MHS more than lives up to Modular aspect of its name, with possible upgrades not even yet conceived by the Army. For example, the slide is equipped with a removable plate to accept a red dot optic. Additionally, the fire control unit is compatible with other P320 grip modules.
In an initiative akin to the Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) program for the M4 carbine, SIG is demonstrating enhancements for MHS.
This has an M18 with an X-series grip. It incorporates an after market magwell, which works as a chute to speed reloads and also includes a Romeo 1T sight from SIG Optics as well as suppressor height front sight.
However, the slide can also be configured with an adjustable rear via the sight plate.
Additionally, they have installed a flat trigger and removed the manual safety found on MHS.
These enhancements aren’t being offered as a package, but rather as a demonstration narrator to get users to consider ways to leverage the weapon’s modularity.
SIG and after market accessory manufacturers continue to roll out new products. Even more will come now that the P320 has been adopted for US military service as MHS.
Now you can install a LAW Tactical Folding Stock Adapter to your HK417 thanks to the introduction of the new Gen 3HK.
The Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter was designed for low profile transport of AR rifles in non-permissive environments. The adapter is ideal for any situation that requires a smaller profile weapon for transport and storage. Simple one-button release folds the stock. To engage, just unfold and fire. The stock automatically locks into place, requiring no fine motor skills.
Designed to fit HK417, MR308, MR762, and G28 which use H&K’s proprietary Receiver Extension.
Available soon from www.lawtactical.com
FirstSpear is excited to announce an all new website built from the ground up with major improvements to support the professional user. Mobile responsive across virtually any device with improved navigation and search along with a completely new filtering feature which will allow the user to view products by integrated FS technology, material, color, or application like weapon type to name just a few.
Perhaps one of the greatest additions is the FS Pro Account. Approved military or law enforcement users (registration and credentials required) will now have individual access to the pro store and see their law enforcement and military discounts already applied anytime they shop.
Users will also be able to save items to build future equipment lists that can then be shared with team mates or superiors during equipment reviews and department purchasing.
FirstSpear is also excited to announce a smoother checkout process now featuring PayPal as an available payment method. Customers will also soon have the option to donate during checkout to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
FirstSpear invites current customers to leave a review on your favorite FS item for 10% off your next purchase. In addition if you register and create an account between now and March 30th you will be entered to win a brand new Strandhögg Plate Carrier. Good Luck!
