Patriot Ordnance Factory is as passionate about building guns as they are about the Second Amendment. In fact POF exists because founder Frank Desomma combined his love of firearms with his acumen in engineering. He was already working to defend our right to bear arms, but with the sunset of the Assault Weapon’s Ban almost 15 years ago, Frank knew what he had to do. Everything else is history.
Pretty much everyone who comes home from SHOT Show does so with a bag full of really cool SWAG. While we can bring the news of SHOT Show to you, you still miss out on the tchotchkes.
Magpul wanted to help us do something about that, so they gave us a handful of cool giveaway items from their booth and 40 lucky SSD readers are going to get a little taste of Magpul SWAG.
To give away, there are:
25 packs of stickers
5 PMAG Patches
10 Gold 20th Anniversary Magpul (Rich Fitzpatrick’s original product!)
SSD is going to randomly give away one of these items each to 40 different readers. You don’t get to pick what you’ll receive, but with this many items, you’ll get a pretty good shot at it.
To enter, follow these rules:
1. In the comments section of THIS, and only THIS, article on SSD, tell us what you’d like to see Magpul make next. Only entries here are eligible to win.
2. Comments are open from now until 0100 Zulu on 7 February, 2019. That’s 24 hours from now.
3. Use any alias you want to post but be sure to use a valid email address since that’s how we’ll contact the winners.
4. SSD will randomly select 40 names from the comments we receive. We will also randomly pick a prize from the bag and assign it to a winner until they are all gone.
5. One entry per person. Don’t cheat your buddies.
6. Must be 18 to enter. Void where prohibited.
NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 5, 2019) –SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the M18, the compact variant of the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS), has successfully completed a recent Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) with zero stoppages during the required MHS Material Reliability Testing.
Historically, Lot Acceptance Testing would include testing handguns to 5,000 rounds and allow for up to 12 stoppages to pass. The recent MHS Material Reliability Test consisted of firing three M18 pistols to an unprecedented 12,000 rounds each, and in an extraordinary display of reliability, the M18 performed with zero stoppages. Additionally, despite undergoing this level of strenuous testing the M18 passed a parts interchange test, met all of the stringent accuracy and dispersion requirements, was tested for firing pin indent and trigger pull measurements to ensure consistency, and conformed to all workmanship standards.
The success of the MHS program, and the performance of both the M17 and M18 pistols, was further confirmed in the recently published Director of Operation Testing and Evaluation (DOT&E) Annual Report, which provides an independent review and analysis of the U.S. Department of Defense weapons systems. The report states that, “the MHS meets or exceeds requirements for accuracy, lethality, ergonomics, and safety,” in addition to stating that, “both the XM17 and the XM18 are operationally effective and suitable.”
Ron Cohen, President & CEO of SIG SAUER, Inc., began, “the results of this testing for the M18 pistol is truly impressive. The M18 withstood the harsh testing and performance requirements set forth in the MHS contract and has set a new standard for reliability in service pistols.”
The M18 is a 9mm, striker-fired pistol featuring a coyote-tan PVD coated stainless steel slide with black controls. The pistol is equipped with SIGLITE front night sights and removable night sight rear plate, and manual safety.
After one of the most rigorous and highly competitive selection processes in the history of military firearms, SIG SAUER was awarded the Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract for the full-size M17 and the compact M18 with the P320-based pistol platform. Both the M17 and M18 pistols are being adopted by the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The MHS contract was awarded to SIG SAUER in January 2017 for delivery of 480,000 pistols over a period of ten years; to date SIG SAUER has delivered over 20,000 pistols.
“For this testing the U.S. Army set very high standards for quality and performance, and at SIG we relish the opportunity to meet a challenge and exceed expectations. The performance of the M18 not only surpassed the U.S. Army’s testing requirements, its performance was simply outstanding and nothing short of perfection,” concluded Cohen.
Since the Minimalist Plate Carrier was in the Atlas room during SHOT Show, we didn’t think it was going to be released this year.
Our Minimal Plate Carrier’s™ (MPC™) is designed to reduce bulk and visual printing when worn under clothing. It is constructed of a composite Velcro®loop outer material to allow for versatile kit configurations and incorporates MOLLE compatible features as well. It includes a stretch cummerbund with integrated mag/radio sized pouches. Made in the US from US materials.
Much to our surprise, Crye Precision announced it would be available in March.
NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 1, 2019) – The SIG SAUER ROMEO4T is the ultimate red dot sight for fast accurate target acquisition in all lighting, weather, and terrain conditions. Register today in the ROMEO4T Sweepstakes for your opportunity to win the sight used by elite government and military agencies by visiting sigsauer.com/promotions now through Wednesday, February 6, 2019 to participate in this promotion.
The ROMEO4T features 1x20mm zoom capabilities with four different integrated reticle options to choose from, MOTAC (Motion Activated Illumination), and a runtime in excess of 100,000 hours with solar and battery usage. The optic is waterproof and fog proof (IPX-8 rated), housed in a strong, lightweight CNC 7075 aluminum housing, and is designed for semi-automatic pistols, MSR platforms, and shotguns.
There’s no purchase necessary to enter. For full contest rules, terms, and conditions visit sigsauer.com/promotions.
BLUE FORCE GEAR – PRODUCTION (SEWING) MANAGER
Blue Force Gear, Inc. is a tactical gear company located in Pooler, GA. We are seeking a Production Operations Manager (Sewing) to lead our Production Team (Sewing and Laser Cutting)! This position is responsible for ensuring that products are produced efficiently, on time, and with the highest quality standards. Please note: this is a “hands-on” position and we are looking for someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done! PRODUCTION SEWING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
Responsibilities:
• Plans, organizes, and develops production schedules to plan and provide the required level of finished goods for all projects and product lines.
• Supervises and manages the daily activities and performance of production personnel.
• Works closely with Sr. Manager, Logistics Operations to ensure availability of all materials and components necessary to produce the finished products.
• Assists in the resolution of production, equipment, and systems problems, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drives continuous improvements and consistencies in processes
• Develops and executes production operational strategies and vision
• Monitors production processes, adjusts schedules as needed, and ensures that products are produced in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Ensures the availability of all materials and components necessary to produce finished products.
• Ensures that standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost effective technology is used to maximize production.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment and improvements.
• Analyzes production and quality control issues to detect and correct problems.
• Determines personnel and material resources needs.
• Organizes the repair and routine maintenance of all production equipment.
• Implements and ensures that standard operating procedures for production are followed at all times.
• Updates standard operating procedures as needed.
• Prepares and maintains production reports.
• Conducts time studies and Kaizen events.
• Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within production department.
• Keeps up to date on information and technology affecting production to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Develops KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and goals for production personnel.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, materials management, industrial technology or related field is required.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience proven work experience as a production, manufacturing, materials management, and/or logistics manager, preferably in tactical gear or textile industries. PRODUCTION SEWING IS REQUIRED.
• Must be knowledgeable of production/manufacturing processes and techniques and sewing machinery.
• Must be knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement techniques, and Six Sigma.
Please submit cover letter and resume to: BFGcareers@blueforcegear.com
Blue Force Gear is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Employer
The FSTV launch giveaway contest has officially ended. Congratulations to Luis C. You will be receiving an email to the email address used to created your FirstSpear account and we will discuss all sizing and color preferences for your new gear! If you are not Luis and you missed out on this incredible FSTV giveaway stay tuned…
Also, check out all new FSTV Season 1 – Episode 4
