Yesterday, Retired Army Major General John K. Singlaub passed away at the age of 100. He was a member of World War Two’s Office of Strategic Services, founding member of the Central Intelligence Agency and a Distinguished Member of the Special Forces Regiment.

John K. Singlaub was recruited by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in November 1943. As part of JEDBURGH Team JAMES, he jumped into France on 11 August 1944 to arm and direct the French resistance. Sent to China, as the commander of the PIGEON Mission, he jumped onto Hainan Island on 27 August 1945 to rescue Dutch and Australian Prisoners of War. As one of a handful of Special Operations Branch personnel retained the Strategic Services Unit (successor to the OSS), Singlaub stayed in China to report on the Civil War.

Singlaub was again involved in special operations when he was an instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia and helped to establish the Ranger Training Center in 1950. He then had two tours in Korea, including one with the Central Intelligence Agency’s Joint Advisory Commission, Korea (JACK).

Singlaub returned to special operations in from 1966-1968, when he commanded a joint unconventional warfare command, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Studies and Observation Group (MACV-SOG). Retiring in 1978, Major General Singlaub remained active in the Special Operations community and was recognized with the United States Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) Bull Simons award in 2011.

There’s no doubt that General Singlaub was one hell of a man, but the thing I respect him for the most is falling on his sword over the Carter Administration’s plan to pull all US troops out of South Korea which would have assuredly led to an invasion by the north. It led to his being relieved as Chief of Staff of U.S. forces in South Korea and subsequently his forced retirement.

An ardent anti-communist, he founded the Western Goals Foundation after his retirement.

His contributions to America’s security are myriad and some of his exploits can be read in his autobiography, “Hazardous Duty: An American Soldier In The Twentieth Century.”

America needs men like this. He will be missed.

May He Rest In Peace.

I caught up with Retired Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb in the Vertx booth and he told me how happy he is to be working with Vertx on a new line of signature products starting with the Cubes which is a family of packing cubes.

Great for storage, overlanding or just travel in general these can be stacked, and smaller Cubes can be locked in place on the larger ones via their interlocking tab system to be used as a base.

My friend Aaron Solich passed me some photos of this AIMPOINT P2 Lens Cover he received from TangoDown.

Here’s what Aaron had to say:

ACRO P-2 arrived today! The other item is a lens guard that I received from friend Jeff Cahill at TangoDown recently. Not only is the optic great but the lens guard is really slick and low profile. It’s machined to slide down over the recessed area that’s around the optic housing just behind the front lens and the set screw on each side screws down into the hole on each side to hold it in place. Material is anodized aluminum and it protects the front lens from impacts of things larger than the guard. Very useful for protecting the front lens if using the optic to rack the slide with something like a barrier, doorframe, etc. A little bit of insurance for the optic that should be available in the near future.

Strike Industries launches at least one new product per week. The Golf Ball Launcher is one of the upcoming offerings.

Designed to fit SI muzzle decices, this removable launcher is just a diversion on a range day.

Unity Tactical is proud to announce the upcoming FAST OMNI Magnifier Mount.  Available March 15th.  The Fast OMNI Magnifier Mount has the same feature set as other Magnifier mounts in the Unity Tactical lineup, with a ton of capability.  The FAST OMNI features the revolutionary flip-to-center configuration, as well as QD capability.

The FAST OMNI Magnifier Mount is compatible with a multitude of Magnifiers from multiple manufacturers.  

EOTech                 G30, G23, G33, G43, G45

Vortex                  VMX-3T, Micro 3X, Micro 6X

Trijicon                 3X MAG-C

Sig Sauer              Juliet 3X, Juliet 4X, Juliet Micro 3X

The Unity Tactical FAST OMNI Magnifier Mount will be available March 15th in Black and FDE.

Youngsville, NC- January 12, 2022 – SIGHTRON, one of the world’s most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is proud to announce the launch of the new 2nd generation S1 series of one-inch riflescopes. Built on the legacy of the original SI series, first introduced in 2002, the new S1 series is an extension of all of our experience earned over the last 20 years and applying it for the next generation of hunters and target sport enthusiasts.

SIGHTRON’s designers and engineers focused on reducing weight, improving optical design, light transmission, eye relief, and more generous sight pictures. They have accomplished all of this without resorting to exotic materials and manufacturing processes that inevitably increase prices. Staying true to industry standard zoom ranges, the team used modern optical technologies, material improvements, and looked for those “little tweaks” that make a difference. The result is a seamless transition from the original SI or other brands while benefiting from the latest in optical technology.

Each S1 riflescope uses a one-inch lightweight aircraft aluminum tube that is O-ring sealed, air purged, then filled with nitrogen gas for a waterproof and fogproof performance that will handle anything mother nature throws its way.  S1 riflescopes have SIGHTRON’s Lifetime Performance Guarantee that is backed by a team of skilled technicians. If you ever have an issue, they will get your scope working as it should or we will replace it, no charge.

NEW S1 Riflescopes:
S1 1.75-5×32 G2 with 1 reticle option
S1 3-9×40 G2 with 3 reticle options
S1 3.5-10×50 G2 with 1 reticle option
S1 4-12×40 G2 with 2 reticle options
S1 4-12×40 AO G2 (adjustable objective front focus) with 2 reticle options

Available Fall 2022. Specifications vary by model and are subject to change.

For more information on the new S1 one-inch riflescope and the complete product line from SIGHTRON, please visit sightron.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sightroninc.

Magpul has updated the design of their DAKA Can and added a Large size. These started out as eyewear cases but people started using them to store other things.

This version comes with Magpul Eyewear that fits in current DAKA Can.

The DAKA Can Large can be purchased on its own but will also ship with larger Magpul eyewear such as the Magpul Defiant.

Both versions of these injection molded polymer containers feature a durable external reinforced rib design and a lid with a steel hinge pin. They are Crush, dust, and weather resistant and features a high-density foam lining.

In both cases, they’ll be offered in Black, FDE, OD Green and Grey.

www.Magpul.com

Vortex Optics has announced the addition of a new magnifier to their product lineup: the Micro 6X.

Vortex says,

“The brand-new Micro6x Magnifier takes your red dot farther and adds even more versatility to your rifle. Incredibly compact, the Micro6x Magnifier provides robust functionality that stands up to hard use.”

Easy on, easy off, and built to fit seamlessly onto your rifle, the Micro6x Magnifier delivers an incredibly compact 6x optical system. Featuring a quick-release flip mount, 3 screw sets, a 1.93″ riser plate, and a lower 1/3 co-witness riser plate, your optic will also arrive with rubber lens covers, lens cloth, and a 3mm hex tool.

The Micro 6X has an objective lens diameter of 28mm with an eye relief of 2 1/2 inches, providing a 3.7° field of view and a 19.1 foot field of view at a hundred yards. At just a little more than four inches long, with a weight that’s less than 11 ounces, you’ll quickly understand why it’s called the MICRO. 

6X Specifications

6X Features Explained

6X: Mount up!