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Friday, January 11th, 2013SXR Long-Range Low-Profile Night Vision Weapon Sight from SPA Defense
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
S.P.A. Defense, a Global Night Operations Support Group, has just released the SXR Long Range Low Profile Night Vision Weapon Sight. It is manufactured by FLIR Government systems exclusively for S.P.A. Defense it is an I2 (Image Intensification, pronounced eye-squared).
Effective on all weapons platforms from carbines to .50 cal, but is optimized for medium and long range rail interface forward of any existing scope to provide night vision capabilities to the daytime target acquisition platform. The streamlined design of the external housing evenly distributes the weight of the SXR over the weapon system and eliminates barrel overhang. Additionally, the SXR can be installed, operated, and removed without tools and without affecting permanent bore sight alignment. The unit can also be mounted on a spotting scope for long range reconnaissance or as a hand-held night observation device (NOD).
It comes with an ITT Gen 3, OMNI-VII auto-gated Pinnacle technology, which provides increased resolution at high power magnifications, and shot placement repeatability within half-MOA accuracy. The SXR configuration has familiar operational controls that are identical to the MUNS and UNS systems which allows the user to maintain proper eye relief and stock cheek weld while making adjustments. It is available in two tube configurations and each SXR is built using a specially selected ITT tube that exceeds the minimum OMNI-VII spec. All systems come with a factory data sheet for the installed tube and a full two year warranty for the tube and system from the date of purchase.
The SXR is available in Tan or Black. Make sure to check it out at SHOT Show in booth #20543.
TangoDown iOCover
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012The iOCover is now part of weapon accessory manufacturer TangoDown.
iOCover hit the scene a few months ago via a Kickstarter campaign. Billed as a “One-Handed, Built-in Lens Caps for Micro Optics” the iOCover is designed specifically to fit the Aimpoint T-1.
They made their Kickstarter goal and we threw some funding in the pot in order to secure a prototype. It was a win-win for us. We helped out a young entrepreneur and received a sample to try out. It’s been on a couple of rifles here at SSD and works great. The only issue was color matching during the prototyping phase but they’ve long since worked that out.
As you can see, it armors the optic, is easily removed and replaced to provide camouflage to the factory Black finish and incorporates lens covers that can be snapped inside one another during operation.
We’re pleased to see TangoDown working with iOCover on this project and look forward to purchasing more for the rest of our T-1s.
Dueck Defense Expands Rapid Transition Sight Line
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012Dueck Defense, makers of the Rapid Transition Sight have added a couple of new options. The RTS as originally developed by pro shooter and former Marine Barry Dueck consists of removable M4-style front and rear sights designed to mount at a 45° offset so that the carbine can be rolled off the primary sight to the RTS. The Mil Std 1913 compatible RTS can be used as back up iron sights (BUIS) or for close in engagements when using a powered optic for distance shots.
Regardless of model, they all feature a common rear sight as found on the M16A2/M4 with adjustable drum as well as the same front sight tower found on those weapons. Both right and left versions are available and now they’ve introduced two new options.
This is the Fiber Optic Sightlink version. Sightlink is manufactured by Mounting Solutions Plus and incorporates a fiber optic insert in Red, Yellow or Green.
The model above integrates the Trijicon Bright & Tough Night Sights.
In addition to purchasing the RTS reconfigured with these new sight options, you could also change out the standard GI-type sight components to use these or other sight inserts.
Bushnell Announces Exclusive Partnership with Edgar Brothers
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012American optics manufacturer Bushnell has announced that Cheshire-based wholesaler Edgar Brothers is their exclusive UK distributor. The full line of products includes riflescopes, Trophycam laser range finders and binoculars.
Edgar Brothers’ Managing Director, Derek Edgar (seen above) said the partnership presented a great opportunity to work with a market-leading product range. “Management of the brand will enable retailers to fully invest into Bushnell Optics as part of an official retailer network, supported by competitive pricing, consistent and high profile marketing, knowledgeable account support and stock availability.”
Bushnell’s Managing Director, Andrew Grose revealed: “With Edgar Brothers’ renowned expertise in the hunting and shooting market, the partnership is very important to Bushnell’s strength, stability and future growth, and we are very much looking forward to working together.”
www.shootingsports.edgarbrothers.com
SORD Protective Laser Range Finder Pouch
Friday, November 9th, 2012
Australia-based SORD introduces their Gen2 protective padded Laser Range Finder pouch. It’s padded to protect your optics and incorporates a single hand captive buckle operation.
Accommodates –
-SWAROVSKI LASER GUIDE 8x30mm
-VECTRONIX TERRAPIN PLRF
-BUSHNELL ELITE 1500
-LEICA 1200 CRF
-LEICA 1200 LRF
-LEUPOLD RX IV
-NIKON 1200
PALS compatible and offered in SORD Base Color, MuoltiCa, DPCU and A-TACS AU.
MATBOCK One Year On
Monday, November 5th, 2012In honor of their One year anniversary, MATBOCK asked us to share this statement. It’s a little unconventional for us, but it includes two cool things. One is a preview of an upcoming product that we’ve been trying out and the second is a discount for our readers.
In November of 2011, we officially launched our products to the market with the release of the Constrictor Cargo System, Tree-GO IZLID pouch and most recently, the LIFT System. To date, the LIFT System is undoubtably our greatest product with its lightweight design and versatility, all developed with the modern day warrior in mind. At only 3.5 lbs, no other system can come close to what the LIFT System is currently providing to the battlefield and we have new features in the final stages of T&E.
To help celebrate MATBOCK’s 1yr anniversary, we are offering an exclusive 10% discount for all SSD readers. Please just enter “SSD10” during checkout to receive your 10% discount. This coupon code will be good for the entire month of November. In addition to this great discount, MATBOCK will also release new products in the coming weeks here on SSD. Follow us at www.matbock.com, on Facebook, and stay tuned to SSD for further details.
Here is a sneak peak of one product that is still in the final stages of T&E. The next great evolution for Night Vision is here.
Phokus Hoplite
Thursday, November 1st, 2012
Over the past couple of years we have covered Phokus Research Group LLC and their dedication to innovation. Originally called the Phokus Aid, the Hoplite is a refined version of that original, developmental design. This patented hinged aperture control allows the user to switch between near and far focus at a simple flick. As you can see, it attaches to the night vision device, replacing your sacrificial lens. One per tube meaning it can be used in pair for dual tube systems.
Open
Closed
Manufactured from Polycarbonate and 18-8 Stainless Steel the Hoplite is available for these models:
AN/PVS-7
AN/PVS-7B/D
AN/PVS-14
AN/PVS-15
AN/PVS-18
BNVD
BNVD-G
M944 Pocket Scope
NEPVS-14
www.phokusresearch.com/products/hoplite
