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Ocean State Innovations Acquires ColorWorks

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. –- Ocean State Innovations, (a Brand & Oppenheimer Company), a leading textile solutions provider, announced its acquisition of ColorWorks. Founded in 1996, ColorWorks is a premier textile dyer and finisher located in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

The ColorWorks team will continue to service a broad array of customers with their commission textile dyeing and finishing needs.

The resources of Ocean State Innovations will add a unique capability to source a wider array of textile products and to provide a technical knowledge that will help to better serve customers’ needs. Under the direction of Edward Ricci (CEO), Ocean State has built an impressive organization of talented people and innovative products.

“We look forward to continuing our commitment to the ongoing operations at ColorWorks and the future innovation that the commission dyeing and finishing segment adds to Ocean State,” said Edward Ricci, Ocean State Innovations CEO.

Sam Buchanan, President of ColorWorks said; “We are extremely excited to join the Ocean State Innovations team. OSI’s expertise will open markets and help lead ColorWorks into the future.”

Ocean State Innovation’s continued strategic growth has received enthusiastic support from Praesidian Capital, which initially invested both first lien debt and equity in B&O / Ocean State.

“We are very pleased with Ocean State’s growth trajectory and with management’s continued commitment to innovation, customer service, and high-quality textile products,” said Jason Drattell, the founding partner of Praesidian. “We anticipate continued growth and success as management executes on their strategic vision.”

For more information, please visit www.osinnovate.com

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Angstadt Arms MDP-9

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

When the MDP-9 was first mentioned, there were a lot of negative comments about how it was the same gun Angstadt Arms was already producing. We can now tell you that the big changes are under the hood.

Featuring a true roller-delayed blowback design, Angstadt Arms’ MDP-9 offers low recoil and compatibility with suppressors.

It’s ultra-compact and lightweight, just 14” long and 3.6lbs (empty). It’s also designed to use Glock magazines and features last round bolt hold open and an extended mag release.

The gun incorporates a non-reciprocating forward charging handle that can be swapped from left to right side. The barrel is from an MP5 K (5.85″) and has a 3-lug. All other parts in the upper assembly are proprietary to the MDP-9 (including trunnion, bolt, rails, etc.).

It’s backwards compatible. The monolithic upper assembly can be dropped on an AR-9 or AR-15 lower receiver. For customers that want to upgrade their existing guns, they can purchase the upper receiver assembly. It will include the rear picatinny rail adapter to close the gap and allow for brace mounting options.

Goodbye buffer tube! The MDP-9 has a super slim 1913 end rail that can accept a wide variety of pistol brace and rifle stock options. The supplied images show the MDP-9 pistol with no brace as well as with a SB Tactical side-folding 1913 brace. You can also use the telescoping MPX PSB. The MDP-9 upper assembly has receiver cuts to accommodate the rails.

User serviceable. The bolt, rollers, locking piece and rails are made from hardened steel and can be swapped out by the end user. The upper receiver assembly is 7075-T6.

Pricing:

• MDP-9 9mm Pistol: $2,599 MSRP.
• MDP-9 9mm Pistol with SB-Tactical side folding brace: $2,799 MSRP.
• MDP-9 monolithic upper assembly and end rail adapter: $1,799 MSRP.

angstadtarms.com/mdp9

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CZ Scorpion Carbine Bullpup Kit

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

CZ has added a Scorpion Carbine Bullpup Kit to their website. I’m intrigued.

It was designed by Manticore Arms, converting any Scorpion over to a bullpup configuration. Yet, it retains the ability to take aftermarket grips, trigger shoes, charging handles and magazine releases.

cz-usa.com/product/cz-scorpion-carbine-bullpup-kit

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TYR Tactical Tuesday – SIG Range Day 2020

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom at SIG SAUER Range Day 2020

Each year SIG SAUER welcomes over a thousand invited guests to the Clark County Shooting Complex for SIG SAUER Range Day in Las Vegas, Nevada, prior to the official start of SHOT Show. Attendees of SIG SAUER Range Day are given the exclusive opportunity to test the full range of SIG SAUER products including firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, and accessories.

For the fourth year in a row TYR Tactical® proud to announce our participation in SIG SAUER Range Day 2020 on January 20th. Invited Guests of SIG SAUER Range Day will have the opportunity experience the TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom.

TYR Tactical creates Mission-Adaptable Gear and understands that one has to spend a tremendous amount of time and resources on R&D – making sure that the feel, comfort and ergonomics of our products are right for our customers. The TYR Tactical Innovate or Die Tour and Mobile Showroom is a 44’ trailer designed to travel across the country to showcase the complete breadth TYR Tactical of products and offer a hands-on experiences with TYR Tactical® Pouches, Body Armor, Belts, Revere K9™ Products and Huron™ Clothing & Packs. Guests will also have a chance to view products before their release and provide feedback on existing products.

SIG SAUER Range Day 2020 is a closed event and is only open to invited guests.

Have a question? Email us at info@tyrtactical.com.

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French Army Announces Adoption of FN SCAR-H PR & Glock 17 Pistol

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

The French Ministère des Armées has announced the €100 million procurement of 2,620 FNH SCAR-H PR, known within the French Army as the Fusils de précision semi-automatiques (FPSA).

The FPSA system is the product of OIP Sensor Systems and Telefunken-Racoms, associated with weapon producer FN Herstal and the company MEN. In addition to the rifle and associated ammunition (including armor piercing), they will be fielded within suppressors Asia well as I2 and IR optics.

Deliveries begin in 2020 and replace the FR-F2 in service since the 1980s. The new rifle is 7.62mm NATO and intended to engage targets out to 800m and is being fielded as part of an ongoing initiative aimed at increasing the capability of the individual Soldier.

The rifle is intended for use by Snipers who are considered the “Eyes of the section chief”, conducting long-range observation, intelligence and target neutralization missions.

Additionally, they have announced that they have awarded a contract worth € 44 million for a new semi auto pistol to Glock. It is said to be a G17 variant but the Army’s announcement contained no details as to which one. Glock is providing the pistols with some form of “night-time” sights. Sellier and Bellot is providing ammunition and UTM training kits.

By 2022, the contract of 74,596 will be fulfilled. They replace the PA MAC 50 (manufactured by Châtellerault) which date from the 1950s, and the PAMAS G1 (from the arms factories of Saint-Etienne). According to the Ministry of the Army, this is a joint service buy with 80% of weapons for the army, 10% for the air force and 8% for the navy.

These fieldings join the new H&K 416F carbine, new FR uniforms, helmets and body armor.

-Eric Graves sends

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58″ wide ACRONYM Now Available in Solution Dyed Black

Monday, January 6th, 2020

Whiskey Two Four are pleased to add 58″ wide solution dyed black ACRONYM to our full width offerings. ACRONYM (Advanced Composite Rugged Optimized NYlon Material) laminate fabric is manufactured with milspec, Berry / IR compliant, solution dyed fabrics to produce a tough, medium weight fabric perfect for laser cut applications. Approx 18oz / sq yard.

ACRONYM 500D is two layers of 500D nylon fabric joined back to back using a proprietary bonding process. ACRONYM has no right or wrong side.

ACRONYM laminate fabric was developed specifically for laser cut applications. Laser cut ACRONYM components, as part of an overall strategy, can significantly reduce touch labor.

www.wtfidea.com/black-acronym-500d-laminate-58-137cm-wide-per-yard

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MATBOCK DaVinci Operator Collection

Monday, January 6th, 2020

MATBOCK’s DaVinci Operator short-sleeved sand colored T-shirt has been very popular and they’ve just added Zip-up Hoodies as part of the Collection.

In the DaVinci Operator Collection, they also offer Tumblers and Bottles.

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Kitanica Winter Softshell

Monday, January 6th, 2020

The Winter Softshell is an upgraded version of Kitanica’s classic cold weather fleece jacket. The Winter Softshell is made with Kitanica’s proprietary EXOTEX® with VAPORLOFT® technology, a custom made fabric with a 140D nylon stretch face fabric, 200g high-loft polyester fleece backing fabric bonded with a waterproof breathable membrane. It is optimized for abrasion resistance, warmth and dryness. With its stretch fabric and articulated sleeves, the Winter Softshell is designed for mobility and load-out, boasting 2 chest pockets, 2 zippered hand pockets, 2 shoulder pockets, Kitanica’s signature covered pen tubes and zippered internal pocket. The hood, waist and sweep have adjustable cinches and the sleeves have VELCRO® adjustable cuffs all to seal out the cold and retain warmth.

Offered in Black, sizes Small – XXLarge.

www.kitanica.net/WINTER-SOFTSHELL

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