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AUSA – TSSI

Friday, October 26th, 2012

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The Merline Roll Up Packable Backpack from Tactical & Survival Specialties Inc is unlike anything I’ve seen in the tactical arena. Boasting a 1680 cu in load capacity it is very lightweight and rolls up into a small package when not in use and can be stowed in your other gear until needed.

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Not only does it integrate a vertical daisy chain along the back to attach gear but it also incorporates an internal hydration bladder sleeve as well as a fully functional lid with zippered pocket and dual mesh water bottle pockets on either side at the hem.

Available in Black or Coyote for Pre-Order now at store.tssi-ops.com/p-1279-tacops-merlin-roll-up-packable-backpack

AUSA – Princeton Tec

Friday, October 26th, 2012

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As you can see the Princeton Tec Quad Tactical is well suited to any spec NVG mount. In this case, it’s the Wilcox Ind mount for the Team Wendy EXFIL bump helmet.

www.princetontec.com

AUSA – TEA Headsets

Friday, October 26th, 2012

TEA was on hand at AUSA displaying the new INVISIO V60. It’s an Advanced Tactical Quad-Com System which allows users to seamlessly connect and control all of their comms devices across up to four channels with one simple-to-use controller.

teaheadsets.com

AUSA – Airborne Systems

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

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The Parachutist High Altitude Thermal Suit from Airborne Systems does exactly what its name implies. It’s cold at high altitude and parachutists can find themselves in free fall or under canopy for long periods of time in those conditions. This suit is designed to allow a parachutists to safely free fall and then survive the cold.

www.airborne-sys.com

AUSA – Ceradyne MOHAWK

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

We recently published an article on the latest version of the MOdular HArd Wired Kitted (MOHAWK) helmet from Ceradyne and comms partner Threat4. It’s a boltless design manufactured using their advanced Seamless Ballistic technology developed for the Enhanced Combat Helmet and integrates a modular data and power bus bar system. Essentially, this is a powered helmet with multiple mounting points on the helmet’s shell.

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You will notice numerous pieces from Wilcox Industries on these helmets.

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www.ceradyne.com

AUSA – Gore Military

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

Gore Military showed a prototype reversible garment. It features symmetrical performance meaning, the laminate is printed on both sides and provides full camouflage and full waterproof breathable performance no matter which side is out. Reversible shell garments have been done before, but not with a single fabric.

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They’ve done this through some creative garment design that includes common pockets with dual openings and patterned seam tape. This version is the soon to be replaced UCP on one side and OCP (MultiCam) on the other. With the Army poised to select a new family of camouflage patterns, this type of garment adds a great deal of versatility is a single jacket.

www.goremilitary.com

AUSA – Cadex Defence

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

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The Mk15 Upgrade Kit is designed to take a McMillan single shot .50 bolt action weapon and turn it into a magazine fed weapon. Utilizing the Cadex Defence Chassis System, it is a modular system that will allow future upgrades or changes in components. The modular construction of the Strike 50 stock also makes for a stronger chassis as the “lower” is a single piece. Additionally, the chassis is configurable through the use of Picatinny rail sections.

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The folding stock is adjustable for comb, length of pull and buttpad height without tools.

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This upgrade kit is available through ADS Inc.

www.cadexdefence.com

AUSA – Colt

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

Lots of stuff in the Colt booth. First off, these photos are for those of you who wondered how they reconcile the 5.56 and 7.62 mag wells of the 901.

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Notice that the front takedown (or pivot) pin is slightly forward of and below normal on the 901. An adapter for the narrower throat of the 5.56 upper is pinned place on the normal, Mil Spec point.

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Next, they displayed three rifles marked as Prototype.

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They also had quite a few interesting custom finishes on display.

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Finally, Colt showcased the M45A1″ built for the USMC.

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www.colt.com