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SHOT Show – T10 Thermal Imager from Torrey Pines Logic

Monday, January 26th, 2015

Year after year, Torrey Pines Logic is tucked into a back corner of SHOT Show’s main tactical hall. I’ve known them since my active duty days and they are well known in the SOF S&T community for providing innovative technologies. At this year’s SHOT Show, TPL exhibited their T10 series of Thermal Imagers. I took a picture of it on top of a bill in order to show you its size. It’s actually that small, in the class of an MRDS.

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They are marketing it as a thermal micro dot. Based on capability, it’s really more of a micro thermal sensor than a typical micro dot. But, the T10 does offer a low-cost, weapon mounted thermal sensor option.

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Available in three models, the T10-S (50° FOV, 9Hz video) and T10-N (25° FOV, 9Hz video) are great for hog hunting and the T10-M (50° FOV, 30Hz video) is intended for LE use although none of the three are restricted sale. The screen offered several modes: white hot / color / black hot / NV green. The Picatinny compatible T10 comes with a wrist strap as well a handle.

Now, get this. The T10 is not ITAR controlled and can be exported under commerce rules. What’s more, all three models are very affordable.

tplogic.com/thermal-solutions/t10

SHOT Show – Armor Express

Monday, January 26th, 2015

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As I meandered through the halls of SHOT Show 2015, the aesthetic of the Raven carrier from Armor Express caught my eye. The refer to the PALS compatible triangle-shaped laser cuts as Trilogrid. It also features a built-in kangaroo pocket as well as ambidextrous horizontal knife sleeve. The padded shoulders are nonskid and incorporate utility ports for comms. Additionally, the best is lined with 3d spacer mesh.

www.armorexpress.com

SHOT Show – Blackhawk! Diversion Wax Canvas Line of Bags

Monday, January 26th, 2015

Looks like waxed canvas is in this year. Blackhawk! has introduced a series of bags made from 10.10 oz Army Duck Martexin wax canvas. Offered in Earth and Slate colors, the Messenger, Satchel and Rucksack all incorporate hidden pistol compartments. There is also a matching accessory pouch which opens into a stretch nylon pocket for a water bottle or SSE use.

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www.blackhawk.com
(They are already up under the what’s new category.)

SHOT Show – American Rifle Company

Monday, January 26th, 2015

In addition to the Mausingfield action we showcased just before SHOT Show, American Rifle Company also displayed their M10 Scope Rings.

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CNC machined in the USA from 7075 aluminum, these rings are available in 1″, 30mm, 34mm, 35mm, and 40mm (measured as top of rail to center of scope ring.). Their crowned rail interface tolerates out-of-spec Picatinny rails and maintains zero. Finally, with only one rail clamp screw and one scope clamp screw per ring, mounting is easy.

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Additionally, ARC offers a QD-L Mount, available in 30, 34, and 35mm diameters, 35 and 40 mm heights, and inclinations ranging from 0 to 40 MOA.

www.americanrifle.com/M10-scope-ring-mounts

SHOT Show – Carnik Con Knows How To Party

Monday, January 26th, 2015

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Carnivorous Kinetic Concepts showing off at SHOT Show.

Gratuitously stolen from his Facebook feed.

SHOT Show – Benchmade

Monday, January 26th, 2015

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Designed for brush clearing and similar tasks, the Jungle Bolo and Clip-Point knives are made of 1095 Spring Steel. The handles are orange textured Santoprene, and both blades come with a leather sheath with belt loop.

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www.benchmade.com

SHOT Show – Taurus

Sunday, January 25th, 2015

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The Curve is one of the more unique pistols to be shown at SHOT Show. Chambered for .380 ACP, the Curve is designed specifically for right-side pocket carry, with its curved design and integrated belt clip. Its smooth, snag-free design, according to Taurus, ensures no visible printing when concealed.

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The Curve has a “bore-axis sighting system”, where the three lines on the back of the slide function as the sighting system; the Curve has no iron sights. To make up for this, the Curve can be purchased with an integrated light and laser combo, which is built into the frame.

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The magazine features a 6-round capacity, and is removed from the pistol by depressing both side tabs and pulling down.

www.taurususa.com/index.cfm

SHOT Show – Standard Manufacturing

Sunday, January 25th, 2015

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Following in the footsteps of Kel-Tec and UTAS, Standard Manufacturing has developed their own bullpup pump action shotgun with dual magazine tubes, however unlike the former two shotguns which feature a single barrel that feeds from two tubes, the DP-12 features double barrels. Two shells are chambered with each pump, and the trigger must be pulled twice to fire both barrels. Each tube is capable of holding 7 2 3/4″ shells, for a total capacity of 14+2. The DP-12 is machined from a solid billet of aircraft grade 7075 aluminum, and it features a spring loaded recoil pad.

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standardmfgllc.com/dp-12-instruction-manual