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SIG SAUER Expands Legion Series Pistols with P938 and P238 Micro-Compact

Friday, November 16th, 2018

Newington, N.H. (November 15, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of the Legion Series of firearms with the introduction of the P938 and P238 micro-compact pistols. Legion is an exclusive product line developed by SIG SAUER based on input from elite shooting professionals, and designed to exceed the expectations of the serious shooter.

“The introduction of these two micro-compact pistols to the Legion Series was driven by our Legion members whom have been asking us to expand this product line,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “With the addition of the Legion series P938 and P238 pistols, not only have we have expanded our Legion series of pistols, we have also introduced an entirely new category of pistols to Legion with the micro-compact.”

The Legion Series P238 (.380 AUTO) and P938 (9mm) micro-compact pistols are both hammer-fired pistols, equipped with X-RAY3 Day/Night Sights. These pistols are all-metal with a Legion-gray coated slide and frame, a precision machined aluminum trigger, custom high-checkered black G10 grips with a Legion medallion. Like all Legion Series pistols the P238 and P938 feature a reduced and contoured elite beavertail, which allows for a higher grip, but a reduced profile, thus eliminating printing. The Legion Series P238 and P938 pistols come standard with three 7-round magazines.

SIG SAUER’s Legion is an exclusive members-only access program available to owners of the SIG SAUER Legion Series of firearms. Upon registration of any Legion Series firearm, members receive a complimentary thermo-mold carrying case, a challenge coin matched to the firearm, exclusive access to Legion gear and merchandise, and receive exclusive communications from SIG SAUER and the Legion.

The P238 Legion Series Micro-Compact:

MSRP: $850.00
The P938 Legion Series Micro-Compact:

MSRP: $904.00
The Legion Series P238 and P938 micro-compact pistol is available in retail stores.

To learn more about the complete Legion series of firearms from SIG SAUER visit sigsauer.com/legion.

MMI Textiles/Flexsystems Partner to offer SSD SHOT Show Promotion

Friday, November 16th, 2018

For a limited time only, MMI Textiles, in partnership with Flexsystems® USA, will be offering a promotion for SSD readers to get you ready for SHOT Show 2019. With SHOT Show 2019 fast approaching, this is the perfect way to get those Made in the USA/Berry Compliant cuff tabs, zipper pulls, labels, patches, and more for the products you’ll be showing off during SHOT Show 2019.

From now until November 30th, receive 250 free parts with the order of 5,000 of any Flexsystems parts through MMI Textiles.

Here are some examples of what MMI Textiles offers:

Custom Zipper Pulls

Custom 2D Tabs (FR available)

Labels/Patches (Side Seam/FR/Smart Labels)

Woven Hook Patches

Contact your MMI Textiles sales rep directly or contact MMI via their site to take advantage of this offer while it lasts!

New Applications Of Gore SHAKEDRY Fabric

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

In the WL Gore & Assoc booth at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, they displayed two now applications of their SHAKEDRY fabric.

SHAKEDRY is extremely lightweight because the GORE-TEX membrane is the outer surface, meaning water simply beads up and runs off. It’s also the most breathable membrane yet, making it great for high intensity activity. Finally, it’s windproof.

First up is a concept jacket from Burton which incorporates insulation making it a very lightweight insulated shell. Notice this is a White Label garment meaning that it’s going to keep you comfortable, but it’s not the traditional “guaranteed to keep you dry” application we are used to. You’re going to see more and more uses of Gore’s flagship material ePTFE in new ways.

The other is a Cycling Jacket from Gore’s own brand, Gorewear. What’s unique about this minimalist piece is that they’ve added stretch technology under the arms and at the hem in order to facilitate bending forward on a bike. The C7 is available now.

American Made DIVER-1 Released by Ares Watch Company

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

(Seattle, WA) November 13th, 2018

The Ares Watch Co. Diver 1 Mission Timer Watch - from Matt Graham of Graham Combat

The Ares Watch Co. Diver 1 Mission Timer Watch – from Matt Graham of Graham Combat

ARES Watches (areswatches.com) is proud to announce the release of the DIVER-1. Officially launched last week at the NYC Wind Up Watch Convention, DIVER-1 is an American made mission timer built to withstand the rigors of any conceivable operation.

Under the auspices of Matthew Graham, owner and lead designer, ARES utilizes the highly regarded specialists of Seattle’s Watch Technology Institute to ensure consummate craftsmanship. These professional watchmakers create and individually certify every Ares Watch before it is allowed into the wild.

Graham, who spent the last 12 years working for the Central Intelligence Agency, designed the DIVER-1 to be the timepiece he always wished he’d had – a quality built, made in the USA, hard use mission timer operational watch, guaranteed for life and offered at a great value.

The Ares Watch Co. Diver 1 Mission Timer Watch - from Matt Graham of Graham Combat

The Ares Watch Co. Diver 1 Mission Timer Watch – from Matt Graham of Graham Combat

ABOUT THE ARES DIVER-1

The serialized DIVER-1 is a limited release hard-use mission-timer tool watch. It was designed and assembled from domestic and internationally sourced components, then tested, certified, and serviced by hand in Seattle. As of product delivery, the DIVER-1 will have endured more than 20,000 hours of rigorous operational use evaluation in various locations around the world.

The Ares Watch Co. Diver 1 Mission Timer Watch - from Matt Graham of Graham Combat

The Ares Watch Co. Diver 1 Mission Timer Watch – from Matt Graham of Graham Combat

TECHNICAL SPECS

  • Case, Caseback, Crown, & Bezel
  • 41.0mm 316L stainless steel bead blasted two-piece case with individually serialized, engraved, screwback construction
  • 42.0mm 316L stainless steel bead blasted bezel, featuring countdown timer with C3
    Superluminova, clear coat finish, aggressive ‘no-slip’ teeth, and 120-click unidirectional
    countdown mission timer

  • 49.5mm lug to lug
  • 22mm drilled lugs with 1.8mm shoulderless spring bars, supplied with a 3-ring and 5-ring LASH nylon strap
  • 10 o’clock ‘fat head’ 7.2mm logo’d screw down crown, featuring aggressive ‘no slip’ teeth and double Viton seals
  • The Ares Watch Co. Diver 1 Mission Timer Watch - from Matt Graham of Graham Combat

    The Ares Watch Co. Diver 1 Mission Timer Watch – from Matt Graham of Graham Combat

  • CASE, CASEBACK, CROWN, & BEZEL
  • Ronda 715Li 5-jewel / gold plated analog quartz movement with EOL indicator
  • 10 year standard battery life utilizing No. CR2016
  • 3V lithium-ion battery
  • Brass dial with C3 printed hour indicators, painted minute indices and logo
  • Flat sapphire crystal with inner AR coating
  • Brushed stainless C3 hands? Anti-magnetic rating 18.8Oe, shock resistant to NIHS-91-10 and thermo compensated -0 to 50+ C.
  • About Ares Watch Company: Ares Watch Co. is an American watch company manufacturing hard-use mission timers in the Pacific Northwest. Connect via Instagram, @areswatchco, or and see more online, areswatches.com. Founder and lead designer Matthew Graham has nearly a quarter century of operational experience, including 12 years within the intelligence community. The last four of those were spent as the OIC of a firearms and tactics program for low profile operations. Learn more about Matthew Graham at grahamcombat.com (@grahamcombat). Fight with what you carry; nobody is coming to save you.

    #godofwartimer

    Century Arms Responds To Romanian Factory Incident

    Thursday, November 15th, 2018

    DELRAY BEACH, Florida – (NOVEMBER 14, 2018) – Century Arms, America’s leading AK manufacturer and importer of classic firearms, is saddened to learn of a recent event at a factory of one of the company’s sourcing partners in Cugir, Romania. This factory produced a number of firearms imported by Century Arms including the popular WASR rifles and Micro Draco pistols.

    While the company has a small quantity in stock, future delivery status of these products is uncertain.

    We support our Romanian partners in this tragic loss and time of need.

    For those unfamiliar with the accident in Cugir, Romania which resulted in death of a woman employed at the state owned factory, click here.

    BATTLEARMS RACK Ambidextrous Charging Handle

    Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

    Founders Edition and Early Adopter Specials

    Truly Original

    The revolutionary new mechanism is unlike any other charging handle on the market.

    We are pleased to receive U.S. Utility Patent No. 9964371, 9810494, 9587896.

    No Weak Roll Pins

    Even the best-designed products fail at their weakest point and we have taken the infamous roll pins out of the equation. The RACK™ was designed with no roll pins.

    Smooth Sliding Latch

    Not another pivoting mechanism to wear out the upper receiver notch, this patented latch system slides parallel with the receiver notch for slick and quick release and simultaneously minimizes wear.

    Asymmetric Charging

    Purpose built with asymmetric use in mind, the RACK™ will handle left or right side pulls with ease. Regardless of your charging handle racking technique, the RACK™ will perform with consistent and positive assurance.

    Monolithic Modular Handle

    Machined from one single piece of aluminum, the RACK™ handle was designed with strength in mind.

    It is also key to the sliding latch and the positive and balanced pull of the charging handle.

    MADE IN THE USA

    The RACK™ is designed and engineered in the United States.

    It is precision CNC machined from billet 7075 T6 Aircraft Grade Aluminum in our brand-new manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada.

    Coated in a hard anodize black finish.

    Angstadt Arms Introduces SCW-9 Sub Compact Weapon

    Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

    Awarded Prototype OTA by U.S. Army Sub Compact Weapon Program
    Charlotte, NC, (November 14, 2018) Angstadt Arms is proud to introduce the SCW-9 Sub Compact Weapon. The SCW-9 was designed to meet the strict requirements of the U.S. Army Sub Compact Weapon program. At just 14.7” long and 4 lbs., the SCW- 9 provides greater lethality than pistols and much greater concealability over standard rifles. With a rate of fire of 1,110 rounds per minute, the SCW-9 is capable of accurately engaging threats with a high volume of lethal force.

    SCW-9 Key Design Elements
    • Fully ambidextrous controls, including magazine release, safety selector, charging handle and bolt catch and release
    • Accepts GLOCK® 9mm magazines
    • 4” barrel with 3-lug adapter for sound suppression
    • Ability to fire UTM marking and training rounds
    • Overall length collapsed: 14.7”
    • Collapsed stock length: 2.5”
    • Weight: 4 lbs
    • Rate of Fire (approximate): 1,100 rounds per minute

    The Shortest Sub Compact Stock System

    In addition to 9mm, the shortened stock system developed for the SCW-9 has been tested in both 5.56 NATO and .300 AAC Blackout calibers. This allows any M4 style rifle to reduce its overall collapsed stock length from 7” to just 2.5”. Making it the shortest telescoping AR-15 stock system available.

    Angstadt Arms has plans to offer the shortened stock system to other manufacturers who wish to incorporate it into their firearms. A pistol brace version of the shortened stock system is currently in development for the U.S. commercial market.

    For more information please visit: www.angstadtarms.com/scw9

    Now Shipping – M-RAX Attachment System from Maxim Defense

    Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

    For immediate release – St. Cloud, MN – Maxim Defense today announced that it has begun shipping its newly designed M-RAX™ attachment system. With the M-RAX attachment system, installation and removal of Picatinny M-Slot Rail Sections is a breeze. Thanks to its spring-loaded screws, the M-RAX™ system removes mounting frustrations and protects from screws protruding beyond traditional M-Slot mounting systems. Merely push the screw in with a standard hex tool and rotate 90 degrees. The locking lugs engage that easily. Gone are the days of fighting with screws, aligning nuts dealing with messy liquid adhesives to create friction. Just push, turn, and tighten down for a secure mounting surface.

    Unlike the traditional M-Slot mounting systems, M-RAX™ utilizes the full slot of your rail, ultimately maximizing valuable handguard space. This makes the M-RAX™ system end-to-end stackable, giving you the option to create seamless monolithic rail sections where needed.

    The Patent Pending spring-loaded universal interface system eliminates the need to adjust the gap between the T-Nut and accessory to match the thickness of the mounting surface. Just use the supplied hex key (our your own 3/26” key) to push the spring-loaded hardware through the M-slot, twist 90 degrees to engage, release tension and then tighten normally.

    M-RAX™ Picatinny Rail Sections are available in both Black and FDE with the following configurations.

    Length/weight:
    2 • M-Slot (3.145”) / 1.54oz
    3 • M-Slot (4.720”) / 2.31oz
    4 • M-Slot (6.295”) / 3.09oz
    5 • M-Slot (7.870”) / 3.87oz
    6 • M-Slot (9.445”) / 4.62oz

    The M-RAX™ attachment system is available for licensing and sold throughout Maxim’s dealer network.

    www.maximdefense.com