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SHOT Show 17 – Adams Industries DTNVG

Tuesday, January 31st, 2017

Adams Industries exhibited their Dual Tube Night Vision Goggles featuring tubes by ACT.

Aside from veey clear night vision, the tubes also automatically turn off when they are flipped up to the carriage position.

Adams Industries offers multiple versions of this technology including government, commercial, export, white phosphorous, color and WFOV models.  The Camo tape is available in multiple patterns.

www.adamsindustries.com

– Eric Graves
SSD Editor

Accuracy 1st Scope Level Light

Friday, January 27th, 2017

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The Accuracy 1st DG, Inc. anti-cant scope level light slides and locks onto the Accuracy 1st scope level.

Made exclusively for Accuracy 1st, it has (3) light levels for varying degrees of brightness.

The battery powered scope level light has approximately 1,300 hours of life on the lowest setting. An automatic shut off option kicks in after an hour of use to prevent draining the battery in case being accidentally left on. Once the battery life has ended, simple remove and dispose of the scope level light and purchase a replacement. The Black ABS housing is UV resistant and fully water tight.

Wave Length: Green, 525 Nm
Run Time: Low=1,296 hours, Med=960 hours, High= 480 hours Automatic Shutoff: After 1 Hour
Dimensions: .25″ L x .875″ W x .625″ H
Item Number: A1DG.ACSLL.C

www.accuracy1stdg.com

SHOT Show 17 – Aimpoint Micro S-1 for Shotguns

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Aimpoint has a new Optic designed specifically for use on Shotguns. The Micro S-1 features a 6 MOA red dot.

It uses a carbon fiber reinforced mounting system attaches directly to the shotgun at any point along the ventilated rib, keeping the site low to the bore axis. It comes with interchangeable adapter plates for most popular shotgun rib sizes, with more on the way soon.

us.aimpoint.com/product/aimpoint-micro-s-1

SHOT Show 17 – Meprolight MOR

Tuesday, January 24th, 2017

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The Mepro MOR is a multi-purpose reflex optic with integrated laser sight. LIke the M21, the MOR does feature a passive reflex system, which can be bolstered with a bright LED dot for use in low-light conditions.

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The integrated laser sight is activated via a linked pressure switch, and provides users with either a red or green beam (separate models) to improve visual target indication.

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The MOR can also be purchased with an IR laser, for laser use in a covert environment.

www.meprolight.com

SHOT Show 17 – Vortex Optics Razor AMG UH-1

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

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The Razor AMG UH-1 is a new Holographic Weapon Sight, utilizing Vortex’s Fusion Hologram with Quantum Well Light Control technology, which Vortex claims makes it “…the first holographic sight to meld the durability and energy efficiency of a red dot with the impressive sight picture, zero-distortion, and reticle pattern of a holographic sight”. Featuring a shockproof body with ArmorTek coating, the Razor is submersible up to 10m/33ft for 5 minutes, is powered by a single CR123A battery, and has 15 individual brightness settings. Additionally, the Razor has a 14-hour auto shut-off feature, which can be turned off by the end user, and a integrated Picatinny rail mount.

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If you’re wondering what reticle the Razor uses, here’s a subtension detail diagram from Vortex:

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www.vortexoptics.com

SHOT Show 17 – Trijicon

Friday, January 20th, 2017

MRO Patrol

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So, how did Trijicon update the MRO with the new Patrol model? The major change for the Patrol is Trijicon added internal threading to the housing around the objective lens which allows users to mount a kill flash/Anti-Reflection Device and/or Objective Cover to the MRO, and they included an ocular lens cover. Trijicon also now offers a co-witness mount with a one-handed quick detach for the MRO.

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MGRS

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The Machine Gun Reflex sight is designed for medium and heavy machine guns, providing a wide 3″ x 2″ view window and 3 MOA/35 MOA reticle to increase probability of first-round hits. The MRGRS is made of 7075-T6 aluminum, is waterproof to 2m, and is powered by a single CR123A battery which can provide over 1000 hours of continuous use on setting 6 of 7 at 70F. The MGRS also has a 3x companion magnifier called, appropriately enough, the MGRS MAG, which interfaces directly onto the MGRS body.

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HD XR Night Sights

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Designed for a variety of contemporary pistol models, the HD XR Night Sights consist of a “U” notch rear with tritium lamps, and a front post with yellow or orange outline and tritium lamp. The front post on the HD XR sights is slimmer than the standard HD sights, promoting a larger field of view for improved target identification and engagement at longer distances. The steep hooked front surface of the rear notch is optimized for one-handed slide manipulation.

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www.trijicon.com

SHOT Show 17 – Wilcox Industries / Aviation Specialities Unlimited

Thursday, January 19th, 2017


The Aeronox is a new mount designed by ASU and built by Wilcox. The legacy mount is 30 years old with a few bandaids thrown on over the years. It is manufactured from high impact Polymer with little metal and is intended for a 20 year life minimum with reinforcements in high wear areas.


They’ve eliminated the need for a neck cord by incorporated the Wilcox retractable cord. The cord will release at 10Gs just like the mount. Additionally, the mount fits the lines of a flight helmet very closely with cable connections fitting contours.


The Aeronox is a repairable item rather than a disposable item, unlike the legacy mount.  ASU has also introduced a new battery pack to work with the Aeronox. It’s smaller, lighter and eliminates the need for battery cartridges. They’ve also built in mounting points for a counterweight. Like the Aeronox mount, the battery case is repairable.


ASU/Wilcox also offers an adapter for the mount to attach to ground helmets. It incorporates the proper angles to facilitate use of the AVS-9 aviator goggle with a ballistic helmet. The Ground Adapter works on all three hole shroud systems and is light and sturdy.


You can also use any of the components with legacy systems.

www.asu-nvg.com

SHOT Show 17 – ZEV Technologies

Wednesday, January 18th, 2017

This is ZEV’s Delta Point Pro Adjustable Sight Plate.

Developed in conjunction with Leupold for elements of USSOCOM, it is the first Leupold approved mounting solution for the Delta Point Pro. Made from 300 series stainless steel, it allows the shooter to easily switch between the irons and DPP. Obviously, it’s also designed to work seemlessly with ZEV’s proprietary slide cut.

www.zevtechnologies.com