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TNVC – Universal Re-Focus Ring (RFR)

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

In this video, Eric talks about the STS Universal Re-Focus Ring, and demos its features.

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Norwich University Study On Trijicon RMR Vs Pistol Iron Sights

Friday, March 7th, 2014

Norwich University Pistol Study

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James E. Ryan and Robin Adler of the Department of Justice Studies and Sociology at Norwich University ran a comparative pistol project with the purpose of examining the effectiveness of traditional pistol iron sights versus Trijicon’s RMR red dot optic sight. The study, which consisted of 27 students split into two roughly equal groups, shows that the group who used pistols (Glock 19s for the purpose of the study) equipped with the RMR showed statistically superior “hits on paper” and accuracy when compared to the traditional iron sight group. The full study can be read in .pdf form by clicking the image above.

Warrior Expo – BE Meyers

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

While it’s been around awhile, there continues to be a demand for the AN/PEQ-11A.

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Also referred to as a Dial 100G, it features a Green laser pointer as well as a dual collimated IR Pointer and illuminator. Designed for use with crew served weapons at NSW’s Special Boat Teams, the IR pointer stays in the center of the IR flood which offers 55 Deg coverage up to 5 km.

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The PEQ-11A is completely programmable via cable and is mountable via a Picatinny compatible mount.

www.bemeyers.com

Warrior Expo – Wilcox Industries

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

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Dual Powered Aviation Mount or DPAM is the latest thing from Wilcox Ind. Designed as a replacement for the issue plastic ANVIS mount, it is manufactured from Aircraft grade aluminum and glass filled polymer. In addition to internal power it also offers a low power indicator option. Naturally, it can also connect to the issue rear mounted battery pack.

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It connects via an adapter to standard NVG shrouds. Additionally, they have introduced a shroud for the HGU-56/P helmet.

www.wilcoxind.com

Warrior Expo – MATBOCK

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

After a long wait, I understand that the Rigid Lightweight Integrated Field Transport (R-LIFT) will finally be available for order. Weighing in at 6.5 lbs, it breaks down for storage making it a great option for a small unit rigid litter.

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www.matbock.com

TNVC – Matbock Tarsier Eclipse Review

Monday, March 3rd, 2014

In this video, Eric of TNVC talks about Matbock’s Tarsier Eclipse and demos its features.

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www.matbock.com

Sneak Peek – Dogbone T1 Mount from Hodge Defense/Mega Arms

Monday, March 3rd, 2014

During last week’s TTRH 2014, Hodge Defense Systems Inc and Mega Arms LLC gave me a sneak peek at their new MRDS Mount.

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Manufactured from 7075 aluminum, the Dogbone mount for the Aimpoint T1 is a joint project from Hodge Defense and Mega Arms. The mount gets it’s name from the Dogbone shaped clamp that holds it against a Mil Std 1913 rail.

This is a prototype, so there will be a couple of changes to the final, production model. For instance, they are adding a pin at the bottom of the mount to self center and the two cross bolts will change to Torx #20 heads with no threading at the ends.

There also mounting plates in the works to allow lower 1/3rd cowitness as well as true cowitness. Additionally, they plan to introduce plates for other mini red dot sights. Look for it this summer.

TNVC Goes Over The Phokus Research Group Hoplite

Saturday, February 22nd, 2014

The Hoplite from Phokus Research Group is an objective lens mounted, focus aid for NVGs allowing the user to quickly transition between near and far objectives without adjusting the focus ring.

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