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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Scalable Operator Vest (SOV)

Friday, January 24th, 2025

The SCALABLE OPERATOR VEST (SOV) is built for performance in high-threat environments and features FirstSpear Rapid-release Tubes™ ensuring quick donning and doffing while providing a snug, adjustable fit.

The system facilitates soft armor and overlap cummerbund soft armor, offering enhanced protection without sacrificing mobility.

The SOV features reversible tube shoulders for added versatility and comfort, allowing users to adapt to various operational needs. The loop fields on the front, back, and 4” x 9” belly panel enable attachment of essential gear, such as general-purpose pouches, communication devices, and magazine pockets, with ease.

The advanced 6/12 laser-cut platform minimizes weight while maximizing durability and ensuring long-term reliability in the most demanding conditions. The SOV’s winged armor panel design provides superior ballistic side protection and seamlessly integrates with the cummerbund to create a continuous layer of defense, allowing for a tailored loadout that enhances an operator’s ability to move freely while maintaining critical protection.

With its scalable design and innovative features, the SOV ensures that users can confidently address a wide range of missions, knowing they have the flexibility and armor necessary for success.

The SCALABLE OPERATOR VEST will be available for purchase at First-Spear.com on Friday, January 31st.

SHOT Show 25 – Hoplite NVG Protection and Focusing Device in FDE

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

You’ve been asking for it and Phokus Research Group has delivered. The Hoplite NVG Protection and Focusing Device is now available in FDE. Same great features of lens protection and instant focus to 18″

www.phokusresearch.com/collections/hoplite

SHOT Show 25 – The Range Rollie from Ferro Concepts

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Coming soon from Ferro Concepts is The Range Rollie, a range bag with roll top and flat, polymer bottom.

It offers the capacity to hold more than 500 rounds of 5.56 and features a Velcro panel (with discreet Ferro logo) on one side and a cell phone pocket on the other so you can set up some great selfies in the range.

And yes, it will be available in Tigerstripe.

Streamlight Launches High-Candela ProTac Rail Mount HP-X Pro

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Multi-Fuel Long Gun Light Offers 105,000 Candela and 648 Meter Beam Reach

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 21, 2024 – Streamlight®Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac® Rail Mount HP-X Pro long gun light, with 800 lumens and 105,000 candela for a far-reaching beam of 648 meters. The new light also has a Jack-Cap® tail cap switch that offers both push-button or remote pressure switch operation, and battery versatility, allowing users to choose between two different battery types.

The lightweight, low-profile ProTac Rail Mount HP-X Pro features a rugged, integrated rail clamp designed to rapidly and securely attach to rifles, carbines and sub-machine guns with a MIL-STD 1913 (Picatinny) rail or, by using an optional included M-LOK® mount, to M-LOK or M-LOK compatible rail systems. It is powered by either two 3-volt CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight SL-B26® protected lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. This multi-fuel option allows for use of primary disposable batteries if the rechargeable cell is out of power.

“This is Streamlight’s furthest reaching weapon-mounted light,” said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. “It’s designed for law enforcement professionals, military personnel, and outdoor users when illuminating targets at a distance, conducting search operations, or performing other maneuvers under low-light conditions. Moreover, it lets users choose between using a push-button or remote pressure switch, and either rechargeable or disposable batteries.”

The new light mounts to a broad range of weapons safely and securely by means of a one-handed, snap-on-and-tighten interface that permits users to keep their hands away from the gun muzzle. The light’s multi-function, push-button tail switch offers momentary and latching constant-on operation; the optional remote switch is available in momentary-only and momentary/latching versions. Both allow for one-handed operation of the light’s momentary, constant-on, or strobe modes. The light is also TEN-TAP® programmable to allow for selection of three different programs: high/strobe (factory default), high-only, or low/high.

The ProTac Rail Mount HP-X Pro uses the latest in LED technology for extreme brightness, delivering 800 lumens, 105,000 candela, and a 648-meter beam distance on High. On Low, it provides 55 lumens, 7,600 candela, and a beam distance of 174 meters.

The new light runs for up to two hours on High and 26 hours on Low when using an SL-B26 battery pack. With two CR123As inserted, the light’s run time is up to 1.5 hours on High and 21 hours on Low. The run time for the strobe feature is up to 3.5 hours depending on the type of battery used.

The ProTac Rail Mount HP-X Pro is fabricated from 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum. It measures 5.63 inches in length and weighs 6.4 ounces with two CR123A batteries and 7.0 ounces with an SL-B26 rechargeable battery. When using the standard push-button switch, it is IP67-rated for waterproof operation to one meter for 30 minutes, and is IP54-rated for water-resistant operation with the remote pressure switch installed.

The ProTac Rail Mount HL-X Pro is available as a Light Only or as a System, which includes a momentary remote pressure switch, retaining clips, double-sided tape, zip ties, and an M-LOK® mount.

It has an MSRP that ranges from $210.00 to $266.00 depending on the configuration, and includes Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

www.streamlight.com

Unity Tactical Launches REKE Scope Mount at SHOT Show 2025

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, unveiled its first ever mount built specifically for intermediate- to long-range rifle optics and precision weapon systems at SHOT Show 2025.

UNITY also announced that its line of AXON™ and AXON SL switches are now compatible with select Streamlight® models, including the TLR® RM 1, TLR® RM 2, ProTac® Rail Mount HL-X Pro, ProTac® 2.0 Rail Mount, the TLR-1® and TLR-2® with a remote switch tailcap, and the newly released ProTac® Rail Mount HP-X Pro Long Gun Light.

Developed as part of a SOF requirement, the REKE™ scope mount places 30, 34 and 35mm scopes at a 1.54” optical centerline from the rail. This height optimizes the host optic for common in-line night vision devices.

“This is the first time UNITY has designed a mount that places an optic lower than two inches from the optical centerline,” said Mike Roth, vice president of business development for UNITY Tactical. “While it affords the same strength in material and design, REKE™ sits outside our FAST™ line because its lower height of 1.54” supports a different type of shooting.”

REKE’s modular design allows for capability expansion in the form of three optional accessories. A diving board, or modular Picatinny top rail, can replace the front top ring to house a laser range finder.

An MRDS Top Ring for REKE can be paired with a FAST Optic Adapter Plate to mount a variety of micro red dot sights in the 12 o’clock position.

REKE is also compatible with the FAST Offset Optic Base that places micro red dot sights at a 36 degree offset from the centerline of the optic mount. When used with a FAST Optic Adapter Plate, the micro red dot will have a mechanical centerline of 2.05” above the rail.

“While our FAST line primarily supports gunfighting and competition shooting, REKE is really the first mount we’ve made intentionally for precision, intermediate- to long-range shooting,” said Josh Greco, president and co-founder of UNITY Tactical. “As we continue to build and expand our product lines, we take a systems approach to enhance the capabilities of these technical devices to support multiple platforms and shooting preferences.”

REKE is made of type III hardcoat anodized 7075-T6 aluminum. It comes standard with a 3 cross bolt rail clamp and is available in black or FDE. It includes a lifetime warranty and retails for $369. Diving Board for REKE retails at $189 and MRDS Top Ring for REKE retails for $67.

REKE is on display for the first time at the UNITY Tactical booth #61503 in the law enforcement ballrooms at SHOT Show 2025 now through Friday. It is available for purchase now through authorized UNITY dealers and on unitytactical.com.

SOCOM Suppressor Now Available for Civilians

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

The SURG556 was developed to meet the unique needs of global special operating units. Designed to exceed customer specifications for accuracy, durability, reliability and signature reduction, the SURG556 was proven to excel under the harshest, most demanding operating conditions. Consumers now have the opportunity to purchase the suppressor tested to the stringent mission requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense.

The SURG556 is an Inconel Steel core high flow suppressor. This unique Forward-Flux multi-flow path was the genesis of SIG SAUER’s Next Generation line of suppressors. The internal geometry reduces gas blowback, keeping the shooter’s face out of irritating gases and minimizing fouling in the firearm.

The direct-thread SURG556 is shielded by a detachable titanium hexagonal heat shield that lowers the suppressor’s thermal signature while increasing maneuverability. The heat shield reduces the likelihood of contact burns when in dynamic situations.

Designed for strength and durability, the SURG556 is full auto rated, and purpose built to handle the rigors of machine gun fire while providing maximum signature reduction.

Verified, proven and selected by SOCOM, the SURG556 is now available to consumers who want nothing but the best.

Key Features:

• Mission-Tested High Flow Suppressor

• Detachable Titanium Hexagonal Heat Shield

• Forward-Flux Technology

• Monolithic Core Construction

• Integrated Flash Hider

• Direct Thread 5.56 NATO

• High Temperature Cerakote

• Inconel Steel

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www.sigsauer.com/surg556

Midwest Armor Expands GP Single Mag Pouch Color Options with Classic Vietnam Tiger Stripe and MultiCam Tropic

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

Midwest Armor, known for their affordable American-made tactical equipment, has announced the immediate availability of two new colorways for their popular GP Single Mag Pouch: Vietnam Tiger Stripe and Multicam Tropic.


GP Single Mag Pouch featured in Vietnam Tiger Stripe

The GP Single Mag Pouch combines a general-purpose front pocket with a hidden rear compartment that holds one magazine in a 2 MOLLE column configuration, easily mounting to any carrier, chest rig, cummerbund, or belt system for maximized space efficiency.


GP Single Mag Pouch featured in Multicam Tropic

The expanded color options are available for order and shipping and like all Midwest Armor products, these new variants are Berry Amendment compliant, IR compliant, and 100% manufactured in their Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

For more information or to place an order, visit:
midwestarmor.com/products/gp-4x6x2-single-mag-pouch

Statement on S.O. Tech in Response to the LA Fires

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

Because S.O. Tech is located in Los Angeles and many of our customers have called with concern having seen our Company President, Jim Cragg interviewed on national news about the disastrous Palisades Fires, we felt we should put out this announcement as S.O. Tech has not been affected:

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been impacted by the horrific fires throughout Southern California and the brave first responders who are working tirelessly to protect lives and property. 

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to the many friends of Jim Cragg who have inquired about Jim’s family and his home in the Pacific Palisades.  Jim and his family are safe and have temporarily relocated out of the Palisades.  Thanks to Jim’s efforts involving an improvised sprinkler fire system, his home and that of fourteen neighbors are still standing. Since the fires began, Jim has spent most of this past week at the Ronald Reagan Palisades American Legion Post 283 where he was previously the Commander for 4 years. Jim, with his fellow veterans from the American Legion, Special Forces Association and Association of the US Army, have been coordinating efforts to help with the recovery of the community – using the facilities of Post 283 which remarkably remains intact while the rest of the town was destroyed. He is working with the authorities to provide relief to the area.  Last week, Jim was interviewed on NBC4 in a clip which has since gone nationwide.  The link below is for the film clip.  He has also been on Fox, NewsNation and VOA.

www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/its-a-warzone-army-veteran-shaken-by-aftermath-of-palisades-fire/3600278/

Many of you have asked how you can help. To do so, please follow the link to American Legion Post 283: www.alpost283/fire where a link for volunteers and donations can be found.

To S.O. Tech’s partners, customers and friends, SO Tech remains unaffected by the fires and continues to operate, as usual.  While Jim will be temporarily engaged in the recovery of the Pacific Palisades community, he has in place an outstanding team to ensure that all deliveries are on time and of top quality.

Let us hope that this unprecedented disaster ends very soon.  Together, we remain strong, resilient and ready to support one another.

www.voanews.com/a/local-veterans-are-determined-to-help-pacific-palisades-community-to-overcome-disastrous-fires/7938667

Respectfully,

LT COL Jim Cragg (ret.)

President, CEO and Founder

S.O.TECH / Special Operations Technologies Inc.

www.SpecOpsTech.com      www.SOTechTactical.com