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Salomon Forces 2016

Tuesday, January 5th, 2016

In its second year, Salomon Forces is not only releasing a new colorway (Burro), but several new footwear styles as well.

Jungle Ultra

The Jungle Ultra is a new jungle boot, which was developed to perform in warm environments. Its features include drainage holes, sipping, and waterphobic foams. It will be available in Burro and Sage Green. Warning, Burro is darker than Coyote, and the Sage Green is darker than the Air Force Sage Green.

Salomon Forces Speed Assault

The Salomon Forces Speed Assault is completely new and essentially a Mid height version of the popular Speedcross. They don’t even have this new shoe on the commercial side yet. I’ve been wearing a pair for several months and I really like them. Easy to done and doff but none of the issues with dirt and debris entering the shoe like on the low models. latest iteration of the Speed model within the Forces line. It is a low-profile shoe, with a 6mm heel to toe drop and an EVA shaped footbed.

Toundra Pro CSWP

If you’re interested in extreme cold weather boots, then Forces has you covered with the Toundra Pro CSWP. The Toundra Pro CSWP is the replacement for the Toundra Mid CSWP starting July 2016. It’s rated to -40, which is where Celsius and Fahrenheit overlap.

Keep checking for additional info on each of these models.

www.salomon.com/us

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Salomon Announces New ‘Burro’ Colorway For 2016 Salomon Forces Line

Monday, January 4th, 2016

Salomon has announced that for 2016 they will be offering the new Burro colorway for the Salomon Forces XA Pro Mid, Quest 4D Forces, and Quest 4D GTX Forces footwear. The Burro colorway is designed as a more versatile, blended earth tone, and to allow wearers to more easily blend into their surroundings. Below, you can see imagery of the three Forces models in the new colorway:

XA Pro Mid

Quest 4D Forces

Quest 4D GTX Forces

It’s not Coyote but rather a sligtly darker color.

www.salomon.com/us

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SilencerCo Releases Newest Products: Hybrid and Omega 9K

Monday, January 4th, 2016

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – December 30, 2015 – SilencerCo, the leading firearm silencer manufacturer, announced the official launch of its two newest products: the Hybrid and the Omega 9K.

The Hybrid is a silencer for nearly any platform. Compatible with pistol calibers from 9mm to .45 ACP, rifle calibers from 5.56mm to .45-70 GOV and .458 SOCOM, and many in between, the Hybrid is both full auto and magnum-rated and can be used on pistols, rifles, and submachine guns.

Sound results have come back in the low-120 dB’s on .300 BLK and remain hearing safe with .45–70 GOV. The Hybrid is rated down to 16″ barrels for .45–70 GOV and .458 SOCOM and down to 18″ barrels for all magnum calibers up to .338 Lapua Magnum. A quick-reference poster of all Hybrid accessories is available on the Hybrid product page at www.silencerco.com.

The Omega 9K, like the full-size Omega from which it draws its name, is an exceptionally versatile suppressor and is the smallest, lightest, and quietest silencer of its kind in the world at just under 5″. Full auto rated and usable with pistols, .300 BLK rifles, and submachine guns, the Omega 9K offers extreme durability in an ultra-compact package.

With an overall length of 4.7” and weighing only 8.8 oz., the Omega 9K gives big results in a tiny footprint.

For more information on all SilencerCo products, visit their homepage at www.silencerco.com.

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S&S Precision Maker Monday – NavBoard Tab

Monday, January 4th, 2016

Conducting night time parachute operations is serious business, even for the best. The NavBoard Series is purposely built for in-flight navigation, giving you what you need when you need it.The NavBoard Tab is the latest addition to the S&S Precision NavBoard Series, with its modular design, there is space to configure your smartphone/tablet/GPS devices horizontally or vertically. Mounts into a jumper’s armor carrier kangaroo pouch or parachute harness for easy accessibility. The NavBoard Tab includes a red illuminated compass and red V-Lite, Velcro adhesives for your devices, and retention straps for added security.

www.sandsprecision.com

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Walther’s Slim 9mm Meets Comfort With The New PPS M2

Monday, January 4th, 2016

(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – New to the Walther line of personal protection pistols is the PPS M2, an innovative new 9mm pistol that sets the bar for ergonomics and comfort for concealed carry. The new PPS M2 is engineered for the concealed carry shooter looking for a slim 9mm that provides superior concealability while maintaining comfort and accuracy. The new PPS M2 is built to carry, measuring in at 1 inch wide, low profile and smooth features. This coupled with a new push button style magazine release for easy operation, highlights some of the changes from the Classic PPS to the new M2.

The new PPS M2 is equipped with a smooth, light 6.1 lb trigger pull, which improves control and accuracy. The PPS M2 can be the perfect fit for every shooter with Carl Walther signature ergonomics, that have become a staple in 21st Century Walther Arms. The PPS M2 is also available in an LE edition with phosphoric sights.

Adam Blalock, Walther Arms CEO stated, “I have been really excited about the PPS M2 since the beginning of its development. The PPS Classic has been my everyday carry gun for years. It’s a great gun and the idea of improving on the original was challenging … but our team has done it. The engineering enhancements and modifications that create the new M2 truly elevate this pistol into a class of its own.”

Adding the PPS M2 to the Walther handgun line is a prime example of Walther’s dedication to continued innovation and customer focus in the fast growing personal protection industry. The PPS M2 will be available in retail stores in early 2016. It will also be available to test at Industry Day at the Range at SHOT Show and viewing on the showroom floor during the show in Las Vegas, NV January 18th – 22nd. For more information on the PPS M2, visit www.waltherarms.com/builttocarry.

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Monday, January 4th, 2016

This time, the KCRF patch finds itself on the TGV High Speed Train, from Paris to Strasbourg.

Keep ’em coming!

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Soylent The Wonder Food, Not So Wonderful

Sunday, January 3rd, 2016

Just at the close of 2015, I was “voluntold” to try out Soylent, the meal replacement beverage. That’s a pretty common occurrence around SSD. Anything that is faddish or sketch; I’m the Guinea pig. Soylent is a powder that is mixed in water, which is formulated to be nutritionally complete; a single bag provides 2000 calories for a full day’s use. It also shares a name with the subject of that classic 1970s dystopian flic. While its referred to as a “wonder food” the taste was anything but wonderful.

My first taste was like eating liquidized paper, as in, it tasted like printer paper smells, with a creamy consistency. As I kept trying it, I kind of… ‘got used to it’, but there was never a point where I found it completely palatable. For me, the taste shifted from “liquidized paper” to “liquid bread” as I kept drinking it, which was better, but also still pretty disconcerting. I realize there are people who have transitioned completely to Soylent for their day-to-day nutrition, but for me, it’s a last resort option.

The clip below summarizes my feelings about Soylent completely:

www.soylent.com

– Tactical Fanboy

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Rugged Suppressors Launches The Obsidian 45

Sunday, January 3rd, 2016

Rugged Suppressors Launches the Obsidian 45
The Industry’s Quietest 45 Pistol Suppressor

Travelers Rest, SC – Dec. 31, 2015 – Rugged Suppressors, the company that created the industry’s first-ever modular rifle suppressor with the Surge 762, has now launched the industry’s quietest 45 pistol suppressor—the Obsidian 45.

This new multi-caliber, modular pistol suppressor meters at an industry-leading 129.3 decibels dry on .45ACP. Constructed of aluminum and 17-4PH stainless steel, the Obsidian 45 also comes with Adapt Modular Technology. The Adapt module allows users to configure the Obsidian in a standard 8.6” to a 6.7” short configuration within seconds. It’s full-auto rated for pistol calibers up-to .45 ACP can be used with 300 Blackout subsonic rifle ammunition.

“We’re known for our modular suppressors,” said Henry Graham, President of Rugged Suppressors, “so when we were designing our introductory pistol offering, we knew it had to be modular. What you have with the Obsidian is a no compromise 45 suppressor that customers can choose to configure themselves.

The Obsidian 45’s namesake comes from the tough, naturally occurring volcanic glass made from cooled lava. And it lives up to its name. It comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty. (Drop it from a mountaintop and Rugged will fix it or replace it free of charge.)

In keeping with a mantra of creating innovative products that upset the industry, Rugged has chosen to serialize the suppressor mount instead of the tube.

“We strategically place the engraving on the thickest cross section of the 17-4 stainless steel mount for fast and easy replacement should the suppressor become damaged beyond repair.” said Michael Derdziak, CEO “It also serves to make the Obsidian infinitely upgradable in the future.”

The Obsidian 45 is available immediately for shipping with a suggested retail price of $850. Visit obsidian45.com for more information or to find a dealer near you.

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