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SHOT Show – Shellback Tactical

Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

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Shellback Tactical released the Ranger late last year. It takes some of the most popular features of the Banshee but offering a little more coverage. It replaces the Operator but without a cutaway. It retains the Banshee’s split front as well as the badge holder and ID Velcro. Additionally, the cummerbund can be shed in favor of a simple webbing band.

The new Rebel Assault Belt will be on the market in a few months. It offers PALS compatibility along with a more narrow 1.5″ Austrialpin Cobra buckle so that you can thread it through your belt loops. An optional padding will Velcro in place.

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The loop sewn in place for the buckle will accommodate a carabiner for gear but is not intended for life support.

www.shellbacktactical.com

SHOT Shot – Team Wendy

Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

The new Exfil Ballistic helmet being previewed at SHOT Show is a polyethylene hybrid solution. It integrates their Exfil rail 2.0 system as well as a Wilcox shroud.

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The first thing you’ll notice is that it shares geometry with the Exfil Bump Helmet. The lines are quite distinctive,

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The boltless cam fit system is quite versatile and accommodates a custom fit.

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Based on the work they have done with shell manufacturer Armor Source they plan to meet ACH level protection at under 2 lbs shell weight and 2.5 lbs total weight with suspension, chin strap, rails and shroud.

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www.teamwendy.com

2014 Fighter Design Catalog

Monday, January 13th, 2014

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(To download catalog click on image.

www.fighterd.com

Nike to Introduce SFB2

Saturday, January 11th, 2014

According to a photo posted by Airsoft Outlet Northwest, which is right down the road from the Nike campus, Nike will be introducing the SFB2 on 31 January.

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I can see a few differences from the current SFB which has been around since 2008. For instance, the sole has been changed from the FREE-style sole. Additionally, the upper loses the classic Jungle Boot styling and forgoes the metal lace holes for fabric lace barrels on the top of the foot.

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Get them here store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/sfb-field-8-boot/pid-855037/pgid-855038.

Tip ‘o the Hat to Thumpy Covey!

Help Us Celebrate Our 10,000th Post! – Prizes Added

Thursday, January 9th, 2014

10,000 Posts!

UPDATED – We’ve reached 10,000 posts and to help us celebrate, 10 of you lucky SSD readers will win a Tarsier Eclipse generously donated by our friends at MATBOCK, LLC. Another 10 will win t-shirts from Beyond.
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Something Awesome Is Coming From MATBOCK & SSD

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

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Sneak peek – Adams Ind HDNVG

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

Here are two pictures taken through night vision on a moonless cloudy night. The one on the left is regular night vision. The one on the right is through Adams Industries HDNVG.

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In normal night vision you can see that there’s a car parked in the driveway.

With HDNVG you see:
• Some of the areas you thought were street are actually grass.
• There is a tree behind the car that could provide concealment.
• There is a power pole behind the house.

Oh, and the car’s not parked in a driveway; it’s parked on the grass

Coming to SHOT Show.

www.adamsindustries.com

High Threat Concealment/Rogue Gunfighter Low Vis Demo Day

Monday, January 6th, 2014

Last October, High Threat Concealment in partnership with Rogue Gunfighter hosted their Low Vis Demo Day at C2 Shooting Center in Virgina Beach, VA. HTC, Rogue Gunfighter, and other companies in the tactical and firearms industries displayed their products. This occurred along the covered range directly behind the main office at C2. We were able to offer coverage of these companies soon after the event in a number of earlier posts, however this made up only half of what was available that day.

The other half of the event was much more hands on. Participants were outfitted and allowed to shoot rifles and pistols out at a couple of the open ranges set up further down the property. It was a great opportunity to get a feel for HTC and Rogue Gunfighter’s gear in action. As you can see from the photos, the HTC crew was also participated at the range themselves.

The High Threat Concealment/Rogue Gunfighter Low Vis Demo Day offered a great opportunity to check out some high quality gear on and off the shooting space. Strong offerings by the participating companies made it a worthwhile event. We look forward to seeing what these companies have to offer in the future.

highthreatconcealment.com/default.asp

www.roguegunfighter.com/