S.W.O.R.D. International at Shot Show 2014 from boo keller on Vimeo.
S.W.O.R.D. International was present at SHOT Show 2014. They were displaying their latest rifles, including the MK-18 Mod 0 ‘Mjölnir’, a semi-automatic rifle chambered for .338 Lapua.
First off, Gerber is offering an AR-15 specific MP1-AR Multi-plier. It incorporates sprung loaded pliers as well full size serrated and fine edge blades. All-in-all it’s a total of 11 tools.
All of the components are on the outside. It comes with a tool bit set including a pin punch and front sight adjustment tool. The MP1-AR also includes a Berry Compliant MOLLE compatible Sheath. Ships in May.
I was invited into the tent at the ITW Nexus Advanced Products and Accessories booth to drink an Orange Crush and take a look at something new. The Grim-lite takes the popular Grimloc and adds a Streamlight Nano.
Next is the Tiki Buckle. Inspired by a well known gear guru (not me) the Tiki Buckle gives high horizontal and vertical strength to attaché webbing to MOLLE. It incorporates ITW’s patented wave technology in order to prevent slippage of the webbing.
But the coolest thing is the Rail-Loc. Obviously, this is the coolest thing to happen to side release buckles since they started making them in Ghillie-Tex. The Picatinny compatible Rail-Loc connects right unto your rail and tightens in place via a Phillips head bolt. Then, you can connect a standard 1″ SR male buckle into the Rail-Loc.
Beretta Defense Technologies has entered the power railed game with their Intelligent Rail Technology seen on this ARX 100.
www.berettadefensetexhnologies.com
US Tactical Supply is displaying their extensive wares for Sniper use. In addition to the excellent HOG and PiG Saddles by ShadowTech, the rifle they had mounted caught my eye.
It’s the Remington Accessory Chassis System (RACS) and this setup is similar to the XM2010 and PSR submissions. They dropped a 700 action in with a Marine issue Krieger barrel, and issue S&B scope 3-12 x 50 with gen 2 reticle and Badger Ordnance rings. They’ve also added the Tenebraex polarizer and kill flash on the scope. There is also a AI box mag.
Under Armour has completely resigned the Valsetz boot from top to bottom and call it the Valsetz RTS (Redesigned Tactical Shoe).
The tread has been changed and the instep has been upgraded for Fast rope operations. The replaced the stitching in the upper with a welded reinforcement. Additionally, the entire shoe is DWR coated. The top incorporates the Clutch Fit technology from their football shoes. This fit works much like taped ankles without the additional weight.
All told, it’s 2 ounces lighter than the precious model. The Valsetz will continue to be available for some time, but the RTS models are coming July 2014 from ww.underarmour.com in Tan, Black and Coyote.
I’m walking along minding my own business at SHOT Show when I run smack into the NRA booth. And when I look up, what do I see but a Hodge Defense AU Mod 1.
Not too shabby….
I’m going to tell you about several items from S&S Precision that were debuted at SHOT Show to the public for the first time.
First off is the Skeletonized Magazine Retention or SMR. Although we have you an initial glimpse of it in September, this is the first time it’s been out in the wild for everyone to see and this also marks its final form. Naturally, this also means they are transitioning it into production.
The SMR which is the actual magazine holder itself is used conjunction with the BasePlate aka “The Docking Station” that serves the platform to mount to. Additionally, there are belt hanger adapters (seen below) and MOLLE adapters.
Next up we have two items. The first is seen to the right, which is the Manta Webbing Adapter or MWA and the other is the Pocket Shiv, to the left.
The MWA is a simple, yet dedicated means to mount a Manta strobe to PALS webbing or other standard webbing.
The Pocket Shiv started out as an internal project at S&S Precision by employees looking for a small, dedicated cutter. The decision was made to make it bad ass and the rest is history. The 440C blade’s design is based on utility use and features an over molded rubber grip. The sheathed also incorporates over molded rubber as well as a one-piece webbing adapter.
Samples are Toad Vine, Yellow, and Black.
Finally, it’s the SKH or Silent Killer Holster which as you can see was designed for use with a suppressor equipped pistol. Its open face holster design offers one handed operation via a simple button and a short draw. It also means a relatively simple reholster.
