For those of you asking for more lumens, SureFire is introducing the XC1-B which ups the lumens from 200 to 300.
You’ll notice a slightly different form factor with the battery cap slightly protruding.
Additionally, the switch now offers momentary on as well as constant on.
Bottom line, more lumens, same run time.
We showed you this helmet yesterday in conjunction with the release of the Ballistic Ears and Visor. It’s completely new and called the EXFIL Ballistic SL. It weighs 2.22 (size 1) or 2.31 (size 2) complete with shell, rails, retention and impact liner.
It also introduces the SL Rail which is 25% lighter than the standard EXFIL Rail and will accept the Ballistic Visor.
One way to tell the SL from previous versions of the EXFIL Ballistic Helmet is by the Wilcox SL Shroud (at the top of the dual image). It offers a 35% weight reduction over the the previous W Shroud. Manufactured from an aluminum insert and glass filled Polymer body, it is compatible with retractable lanyard systems.
It’s certified to NIJ IIIA. The 9mm backface signature is <25.4mm @ 1195 ft/sec. Frag performance is 17 gr v50 >/= 2400 ft/sec.
Two years ago, WL Gore launched Katana, the first fabric in their Advanced Combat Fabric line. This latest version is called Excalibur. While Katana was dialed in for hot weather use, Excalibur is more a broad utility fabric. Think cold to hot weather. This is thanks to its 18% ePTFE fiber content combined with NYCO. It also offers high durability due to the construction which features twisted ePTFE adding strength by increasing tear and snag resistance. Also, it dries faster thanks to lower water weight gain. All of this combines to a higher strength fabric for a given weight.
To put this in perspective, current NYCO fabric used in ACUs is 6.5 oz. Katana, which is primarily for hot weather is 5.3 oz and Excalibur is 6 oz per square yard. What’s more, NYCO’s air permeability (how well it breathes) is 8 cfm, while Katana is 70 Cam and Excalibur is 40 cfm. Katana allows you to radiate heat very rapidly promoting evaporites cooling. Excalibur on the other hand hits the sweet spot for cooling while keeping cold wind from blowing right through your clothing.
Excalibur is currently undergoing evaluation by all of the services.
Although the set of inserts for the Arc’teryx LEAF Assault Pack won’t be released until SHOT Show 2018, they made a soft debut last night at the Arc’teryx LEAF event in Washington DC.
Look for Assault 30 & 45 variants with grab and go features to take full advantage of the Assault Pack’s design.
While the Invisio Intercom in fact envisioned for use in vehicles, it’s plug and play architecture also makes it suitable for use in command posts or other locations where multiple control units, intercoms, headsets and interface cables are in use.
According to a Facebook post by 2nd Marine Division Gunner, CW5 Christian Wade, they are fielding the S&S Precision Grenade Launcher Holster. This PALS compatible Kydex holster will accommodate the M320 in stand alone mode. It can also be attached directly to a belt thanks to the Gear Retention Track adapters supplied by S&S Precision.
While the Marine Corps continues to rely on the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher, it looks to transition to the M320, made by H&K. This side-opening 40mm Launcher will accept a wider variety of rounds than the M203 and can be used in the stand-alone mode as well as attached to an individual weapon like the M4 or M27. Currently, a 2nd MarDiv “Über Squad”, under the tutelage of Gunner Wade, has been validating equipment and TTP concepts first explored during Sea Dragon 2025.
The new Ballistic Ears attach at the TW Rail 2.0 and new SL Rail. They are rated to Level IIIA and offer room for the wear of earpro underneath. Ears will be available by end of fourth quarter 17.
The visor is frag rated and uses an adapter to attach to the new SL Rail. Available January, 2018. More info on the SL Rail soon.
The Center-Drive is now available with a Black finish and Berry Compliant sheath. Additionally, they’ve added the same accessory M4 bit set from the MP1-AR weapon tool. I really like the Center-Drive becuase the tools aren’t off center while you are twisting. The action is much smoother.
12-piece bit set includes:
-Torx bits
-Hex bits
-Philips bits
-Front sight adjustment tool
-Trigger assembly pin punch
