Proven Arms & Outfitters is having an Aero Precision Flash Sale now through Midnight tonight May 28, 2019!
Archive for May, 2019
Proven Arms & Outfitters – Aero Precision Flash Sale
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019Outdoor Research Doubles US Manufacturing to More Than 200 jobs with Second Onshore Factory
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019SEATTLE, Wash. (May 29, 2019) – Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in performance apparel and outdoor gear, has expanded its decades-long commitment to making products in the U.S. by investing in a new manufacturing facility that opened in April, doubling the number of OR staff building apparel and gear onshore.
The new, wholly owned factory is located in El Monte, Calif. It joins the manufacturing enterprise that Outdoor Research has operated for decades at its Seattle headquarters, helping the brand continue to raise the bar for apparel and equipment innovation.
Thanks to its U.S. manufacturing capabilities, which are unique in the outdoor market, Outdoor Research has created purpose-built products for the U.S. military and tactical markets for 25 years.
Highly respected in the outdoor industry for developing functional solutions for extreme environments, Outdoor Research has a long history of successfully leveraging the best commercial market technologies to serve the needs of the U.S. armed forces. OR tactical products have been improved through cross-pollination from user groups, including the elite communities of military, law enforcement, and government agencies.
Innovations developed for the military and tactical markets have, in turn, driven innovations in products for outdoor consumers. Having highly skilled manufacturing located in the U.S. gives Outdoor Research the ability to prototype products on-site, allowing new products to be developed more quickly and to go through more rounds of improvement. In addition, innovations pioneered for the military and tactical markets have been incorporated into outdoor products.
“Developing cutting-edge military and tactical products has been a key part of our business since 1994, and it’s been an integral part of what has allowed us to maintain and build upon the domestic manufacturing capabilities that Outdoor Research has always had,” said Michelle Wardian, President of Outdoor Research.
“This new investment will allow us to continue to accelerate our product-development cycle so we can more rapidly field the latest innovations to the end-user, helping increase the mobility and protection of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and law-enforcement officers, and also driving innovation company wide in the process. We’re proud that we’ve been able to bring American manufacturing to the table to accomplish this.”
Over the past two years, Outdoor Research conducted a comprehensive review of the U.S. supply chain and is in active development with textile mills and materials providers to expand and elevate the capabilities of products that are 100-percent American-made. It has also made significant capital investments in cutting-edge machinery and process efficiency to improve and modernize its Seattle factory, along with hiring more site engineers. This template was replicated in El Monte to significantly increase the brand’s U.S. manufacturing capacity. The new facility doubles the number of OR employees manufacturing products in the U.S. to more than 200.
These investments allow Outdoor Research to take advantage of the company’s global knowledge of design, materials, and innovative manufacturing techniques while producing the next generation of tactical and outdoor products at its U.S. facilities.
Rampart Range Day 19 – Blackhawk T-Series Light Bearing Holster
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019Last month, Blackhawk launched their new T-series line of holsters with its thumb actuated release mechanism. As part of a phased roll out of additional models, they just introduced a level 2 and level 3 light bearing holster.
Seen here is a level 3 retention model. What makes the introduction of this model even more significant is that it accepts the Streamlight TLR–1 light. Previous light bearing holsters from Blackhawk have only accepted the Xiphos light.
Blackhawk products are available in Canada from Rampart International.
Rampart Range Day 19 – Colt Canada Eagle 40mm Grenade Launcher
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019The Eagle From Colt Canada is a single shot, side opening 40mm grenade launcher.
Manufactured in Kitchener, Ontario, it can be undermounted to a rifle or used in stand-alone mode with a detachable chassis. The side opening breech can be configured to open from right or left. The safety lever is located on either side of the receiver.
The trigger is double action with a long takeup but the trigger can be immediately pulled in the event of misfire without revolving the weapon. Additionally, the breech is opened with a forward press of the release located at the front of the trigger guard.
Colt Canada products are available from Rampart International.
Rampart Range Day 19 – Aku Selvatica Tactical Mid GTX
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019Aku is no stranger to longtime SSD readers, but the Selvatica Tactical Mid is new to North America. It’s cold and rainy on the Stittsville Range today so getting my hands on this pair was quite welcome.
The upper is made from Aku’s proprietary AIR8000 nylon with welded PU reinforcing ribs. The liner is Gore-Tex Extended Comfort.
The outsole is Vibram Selvatica Megagrip combined with an injected EVA midsole and the boot comes with an OrthoLite anti-microbe and breathable insole.
Aku products are available in Canada from Rampart International.
Rampart Range Day 19 – M2 Machine Gun Accessories from BE Meyers & Co, Inc
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019BE Meyers & Co, Inc offers two upgrades for the venerable Ma-Deuce.
On the left of the photo is the 2300F Flash Hider and is designed for legacy barrels which aren’t threaded.instead it uses a floating locking collar and locking ring.
To the right of the photo is BOARS-M2 (B.E. Meyers Optics & Accessories Rail System), a low-profile mounting solution that offers a quick-disconnect with true return-to-zero reattach.
Key features for the BOARS-M2 include: a quick detach optics/laser rail, snag free design, non-marring installation, low height-over-bore, and oversized pass through aperture for use with iron sights.
BOARS will also fit the M2, M2A1, M3 series .50 caliber heavy machine gun platforms.
B.E. Meyers products are available in Canada from Rampart International.
Editor’s note: Story was updated with correct flash hider model.
Rampart International Is Colt Canada’s Exclusive Canadian LE Distributor
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019I just found out at Rampart Range Day 2019 that Rampart International is now the exclusive law enforcement distributor in Canada for Colt Canada.
This is Colt Canada Law Enforcement Brand Ambassador Mark Ruffolo showing us the MRR in 11.6″ (top photo) and 14.5″ (bottom photo).
The Modular Rail Rifle features a monolithic upper with a full length M1913 rail along the top and M-Lok slots along the sides of the hand guard portion of the upper. It also features a free floating, cold hammer forged, chrome lined barrel and ambidextrous controls. Offered in 5.56×45 mm NATO, 7.62×51 mm NATO and 300 BLACKOUT.
2019 Rampart International Range Day and Expo
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019
We’re north of the border today to check out the latest guns and gear, courtesy of Rampart International.
