I just met with Helikon-Tex. For years, they have used a home brew camouflage pattern which is very similar to MultiCam. Over the last year, they have worked with MultiCam brand to become a licensee. This comes as great news.
Initially, Helikon-Tex will introduce 50/50 NYCO material, followed soon after by four-way stretch. Look for this new, officially licensed line this year.
Kryptek is showing the WK2 Recon Knife and the Legacy Axe, designer by Special Operations Veteran Kevin Holland and produced by Winkler Knives.
The W2 Recon Knife incorporates blade serrations while the Legacy Axe offers a spike at the rear of the head. Both are made from 30CrV2 Steel and feature a Caswell finish and sculpted rubber handles.
Welcome to the 2018 IWA Outdoor Classics! Let’s have a look at what’s new in Europe.
We got a better look at 5.11’s new GEO7 camouflage pattern which debuted at SHOT Show.
GEO7 Camo was developed in an exclusive partnership with Veil Camo. Debuting in Fall 18, the line will include Tactical Duty Uniform Shirts, Pants, Jackets, Hats, a Plate Carrier and Packs.
The pattern features a combination of macro and micro visual disruption and color palettes that work in tandem across light conditions and environments to give users a tactical time advantage in remaining concealed. The offerings will be available in two colorways, GEO7 Terrain and GEO7 Night.
Medwell Precision Rifles (MPR) will be showcasing two of their high performance precision rifles, the Vanquish and the Wraith at the IWA Outdoor Classic International Trade Fair from the 9th – 12th March 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany.
The rifles both use the renowned Mayfair M98 action which is the worlds only hot drop hammer forged Mauser action. Each one takes a great many hours to complete and are hand produced individually by our skilled master craftsmen.
Ian Medwell, Managing Director of MPR adds, “These rifles are the first of their kind to incorporate aerospace engineering precision, blended with the time old skills of traditional English gun making and finishing. Each of the rifles are individually custom made to order.”
He goes on to say “The specially commissioned Mayfair Mauser action, with detachable magazine, had enabled us to take the Mauser action back to its origins: that of a practical precision rifle”
Ian and some of his team will be available on our stand at IWA to answer your questions.
Calibres available will be: 243 6.5 Creedmore .308 7mm Rem Mag 300-Win Mag
Please visit our website www.medwellprecisionrifles.com for more information.
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At Enforce Tac, Direct Action is showing the HALIFAX Medium Backpack in it’s pre-production phase. The pack that was shown at last year’s IWA, but it is finally finished and ready to be released.
As a full size assault pack it incorporates laser cut MOLLE/PALS system on the outside, inner pile lining and detachable MOLLE/PALS compatible hip belt.
The pack is jumpable and accepts various inserts including medical, radio or magazine inserts for carbine/rifle mags or pistol mags.
Small and Medium versions are on the way as well.
SIG Optics had their contender for the USSOCOM Squad-Variable Powered Scope solicitation. It is a 1-6x intended for use out to 600m. It is seen here mounted to a SIG716-G2.
It is a variant of their commercially available Tango 6 optic, with final assembly in their Oregon plant. Additionally, they manufacture the mount there. The optic also comes with a throw lever installed.
Interestingly, it is a second focal plane scope. The contract had a small business set aside for first focal plane submissions, while the second focal plane versions are a full and open competition. If you’re wondering why there’s even a second focal plane option, it’s because the customer wanted the dot to be crisp and visible, even in full daylight.
The optic is a red dot, with a SOCOM-specified reticle. At the intensity setting, you can lock out the dot.
Although they have not made a final decision on naming convention, you will be able to purchase a version of this optic. Options will include tube color, reticle and first or second focal plane.
Heckler & Kock debuted their new GEN3 Polyner Magazine at Enforce Tac. It is a 5.56mm, 30 round STANAG magazine which is now standard with the HK416 and 433 rifles.
They put quite a bit into the design aesthetic. For instance, the round count window conjures a projectile, moving toward the target.
Speaking of round count windows, there is also a window at the backstrap. The spring has an orange indicator letting you know you are empty.
Grooves for a positive grip extend completely around the magazine’s body, as you can see in this photo of the front aspect.
Here is a view of the feed lips and follower.
It has a removable floor plate.
Made in Germany, the Gen3 PM is available in this RAL8000 shade as well as Black.
Design features will eventually find their way into a 7.62 version as well.
