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SHOT Show 17
Tuesday, January 17th, 2017SHOT Show 17 – Blue Force Gear MARCO Dispenser
Tuesday, January 17th, 2017
Blue Force Gear’s Marking and Recognition Chemstick Organizer Dispenser – MARCO – is a more efficient, effective and compact way to carry marking lights for room clearing. With the MARCO dispenser, users can save critical time during preparation during
pre-mission tasks by not having to unwrap, tape and bundle chem sticks.
The dispensers design makes it simple for users – simply open the Mylar package with the pre-loaded dispenser, insert the MARCO dispenser inside of the belt or MOLLE holster and proceed with the mission. The design prevents the accidental activation of a chem stick, which can cause unwanted light.
In addition to being used during missions, the MARCO dispenser also has valuable application to the hunting world when out in the field trailing downed game at night.
The 2-inch mini chem sticks deployed from the MARCO dispenser provide the equivalent light of a 4-inch chem stick as seen through Night Vision devices and are self illuminating, continuing to glow rain or shine.
Find technical specs and see a demonstration of Blue Force Gear’s new MARCO Dispenser and other innovative products in booth 31209 at SHOT Show in Las Vegas from Jan. 17–20.
SHOT Show Media Day – SilencerCo Maxim 9
Tuesday, January 17th, 2017
Last year, we featured an article on SilencerCo’s integrally-suppressed Maxim 9 as seen at Media Day at the Range. At that time, it was a pre-production model with a 3D-printed frame.
This year, the Maxim 9s at the range were still pre-production, but much closer to the final product, and more importantly, we actually got a brief bit of range time with them. Major changes when compared to last year’s pre-production Maxim 9 include:
– Newly textured grip; note it is still 3D printed
– RMR cutout forward on the pistol, in a non-reciprocating position
– New trigger
– KeyMod slots under the dust cover to mount a light or laser
Yeah, you read that right, KeyMod slots. It’s a bit unorthodox for a handgun, but if it works, right?
Also, as it turns out the Maxim 9 features a delayed roller lock blowback action instead of a traditional short recoil, locked breech action.
SilencerCo is currently in the process of having a third-party manufacturer produce the grip frames for the production model Maxim 9s. Once that’s complete, we can expect to see the Maxim 9 out in the market in the coming months.
VLTOR releasing something awesome at SHOT Show
Tuesday, January 17th, 2017We received a note from Vltor stating, “VLTOR releasing something awesome at SHOT Show,” along with this image.
SHOT Show Media Day – EOTech’s New Branding
Tuesday, January 17th, 2017
EOTech showed up at Media Day at the Range with a new logo not only for their main brand, but also for their line of Vudu scopes.
While EOTech’s main focus was on the Vudu line, we also caught a glimpse of an EOTech electro-optic sporting the new branding, found on the Q Honey Badger, which we will focus on in an upcoming article.
SHOT Show Media Day – Sitka
Monday, January 16th, 2017This is the new Subalpine pattern from Sitka Gear. Designed for use in more vegetated terrain, it will be up for pre-order in March.
FirstSpear Range Day – TEXTECH Industries
Monday, January 16th, 2017
This is a new No Melt/No Drip T-shirt from ResistX, a TEXTECH Industries brand. It has a very comfortable hand and feels like cotton.
FirstSpear Range Day – Gentex/Ops-Core
Monday, January 16th, 2017To the left is the Gentex TBH-II MC (Mission Configured) and to the right is the Ops-Core FAST MT (Maritime). I wanted to give you a little information to help guide those making helmet purchases.
From any angle, they look the same. Both have the same shape, same suspension system, and same accessories. However, the TBH-II is an aramid ballistic solution and the FAST relies on a Polyethylene solution. The TBH-II offers 9mm protection at 1400 fps and the FAST offers 9mm protection at 1200 fps, so fairly similar balllistics. The real differences are in weight and cost. The TBH-II weighs in at about 2.5 lbs while the FAST helmet is 1.5 lbs, both as configured. Now is the biggest factor for many agencies; the TBH-II is $599 and the FAST is in the $1400-1500 range.
If you’re looking for mission configurability, and the cool guy factor, but are willing to accept higher weight, then you may want to consider the Gentex TBH-II MC.
