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SHOT Show 18 – Crye Precision Follow Up

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

Based on the pre-SHOT Show release, several questions and comments arose which I will address in this follow up.

First off, G3 is not going away. Although that was the plan initially, there are too many customers using the garments so they will continue to be available.

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As for G4, I’ve taken some photos of the new design features to give you a better idea of what is going on. This manikin is a great example of how the designs would be used.

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For example, you can see the charge loops.

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Also, please consider that the G4 has a better and more consistent fit between Combat and Field uniforms. Additionally, the VTX ripstop fabric, has some mechanical stretch.

There are also new Airflex Impact Pads. The operative word here is Impact

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Several commenters were upset that Crye had not introduced MultiCam printed torsos into their Combat Shirts. They are available, for those customers who want them.

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Finally, despite not being in the catalog, the original JPC will still be available.

www.cryeprecision.com

SHOT Show 2018

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

Welcome to our coverage of the 2018 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show. For the next four days, we’ll be checking the it the latest and greatest firearms and gear industry has to offer.

Industry Day At The Range – Battle Arms Development OIP 2.0

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

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A few years back, Battle Arms Development unveiled the OIP ‘Ounces Is Pounds’ rifle, a limited-production AR-15 pattern carbine, designed in concert with Bentwood Gunsmithing to see just how light an AR could be while retaining proper function. At this year’s Range Day, they had the OIP 2.0 at the firing line.

The OIP weighs in at easily under 4 lbs., with a receiver that is further skeletonized when compared to BAD’s already aggressively lightened lightweight receiver set, and the receiver extension is as minimalist as it can possibly be; pretty much a fixed aluminum tube with a shoulder rest for a stock. The barrel, a very slim pencil profile, was noted by the rep as being even lighter than the already heavily lightened dimpled barrel of the original OIP. As you may also notice, the optic, in this case a Trijicon MRO, is supported by a skeletonized mount. True to its name, if there’s a place weight could be saved on this rifle, it was saved.

If you’re wondering how the reduction in weight effected the recoil, it wasn’t bad. .223/5.56 isn’t really a recoil-intensive round to begin with, so even with the reduction in rifle weight, it was still extremely controllable.

The rep at the booth noted that they had enough components to build roughly 50 OIP 2.0s. Despite this, no immediate word on availability.

www.battlearmsdevelopment.com

SHOT Show Industry Day At The Range – CMMG Guard

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

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The Guard is an AR-15 pattern pistol caliber carbine manufactured by CMMG. With a receiver crafted from billet 7075 aluminum, the Guard features CMMG’s Radial Delayed blowback action. Noted by a CMMG rep to be the US answer to H&K’s roller delayed blowback action, Radial Delayed Blowback utilizes a bolt that forced to rotate and unlock from the chamber upon firing, slowing the carrier group enough to safely cycle. This unique action allows for a lighter bolt carrier group and buffer than would traditionally be required for pistol-caliber AR pattern weapons, and also reduces felt recoil.

The Guard is designed to accept Glock magazines, and is available in both 9mm and .45 ACP.

www.cmmginc.com

Bootleg Inc Introduces New Products for 2018 at SHOT Show

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

For immediate release – Boise, ID – Bootleg Incorporated is excited to announce the new additions to the 2018 product lists.

Bootleg Inc. started as a sister company to Primary Weapon Systems in 2015. Unlike the PWS long stroke piston design, Bootleg inc. focuses on the Direct Impingement (DI) systems and developing products that cater to the individual user. The main products over the pas years have been the introduction of PicMod™ technology and the Adjustable Suppressed Carrier. This year we are excited to announce changes to our product line to allow more versatility.

NEW!! Bootleg Inc. PicLok™Handguard

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Bootleg Inc. is now offering our Handguards in a new PicLok™ design. The rails come integrated with the MLOK accessory attachments, but at the front of the rail they will contain both picatinny and MLok. This allows the end user to use multiple accessory attachments and allows you to be able to continue using your favorite attachment methods. The PicLok™ design will be available in 7”, 9.2”, 13.4”, and 15” lengths, and will continue to be mounted with Bravo Companies KMR Mounting Hardware.

NEW!! Bootleg Inc. Full Auto Rated Adjustable Bolt Carrier Group

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Bootleg Inc. has also made changes to one of its flagship products. The Adjustable Bolt Carrier is getting a huge upgrade! The Adjustable Bolt Carrier is now Full Auto Rated, and we will be shipping this as a complete carrier group. No need to worry about purchasing a bolt completion kit, because the new carrier will ship 100% ready to rock. The carrier will also have forward assist serrations for use with compatible upper receivers. The adjustable BCG will come with the standard 4 setting gas adjustment to tailor to your individual needs; so whether suppressed or unsuppressed this new upgraded carrier will fit perfectly into your collection.

If you have any questions you can visit Bootleg Inc. at www.bootleginc.com, or contact bootleg by emailing customercare@bootleginc.com. If you would rather reach a person you can Call/Text 208-914-3300.

SHOT Show Industry Day At The Range – Archon Firearms Type B

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

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Archon Firearms is Arsenal Firearms USA re-branded, following potential trademark issues, with their Stryk B similarly renamed to the Type B.

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The Type B is a polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun that differentiates itself from other, contemporary striker-fired handguns with its relatively unique AF Speedlock locking system, and low bore axis. Although range time was limited, the gun was a blast to shoot, incredibly easy to keep on target, with minimal muzzle flip. The flat faced trigger is noted to have a short reset, which is entirely accurate. To elaborate, there was no notable reset, no tactile sensation to denote the pistol was ready to fire, just a very brief period of travel and it was good to shoot again.

Additional features include compatibility with Glock sights, front and rear charging serrations, an integrated beaver tail, a Picatinny railed dust cover, and “grip mapping frame texturing”, which is squarish texturing on the grip.

www.archonfirearms.com

2018 FirstSpear Range Day – Oakley Grey Prizm

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

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Oakley introduces the new Prizm Grey lens which offers increased contrast but in neutral grey. Oakley is submitting what you see here to the US Army’s Approved Protective Eyewear List program. Frames are offered in Coyote or Black. However, the lens can be had in 2.0 and 3.0 Mframes as well as the Alpha series.

Available now from www.oakleysi.com.

2018 FirstSpear Range Day

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

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FirstSpear held their annual range day just south of Las Vegas. This event coincides with SHOT Show. As in years past, they hosted numerous other companies, making it a one-stop shop for a variety of solutions. Despite the government shut down, attendance was brisk.

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The 76 acre range complex where the event was held is owned by PFC Training.