Knight’s showed the latest version of the 5.56mm Light Machine Gun. You may also notice a new suppressor. The LMG is starting to gain momentum, particularly overseas. Maybe, we’ll see a 7.62mm big brother in the future.
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Warrior East – Knight’s Armament Corp LMG
Friday, July 15th, 2016Warrior East – Scubapro Helmet Dive Mask
Friday, July 15th, 2016Scubapro has come up with an adapter for their dive masks which allow them to be connected into Ops-Core’s ARC rail fitted to a FAST Helmet in a manner similar to O2 masks for MFF ops. This device really increases the versatility of the FAST Helmet.
Here, it’s fitted to the Synergy Twin mask but the straps can be used with any of Scubapro’s masks with these quick attach clips. The strap can easily be swapped out for a traditional behind-the-head version when needed.
Look for 4th quarter availability.
Warrior East – Blackhawk Specops Gen III Shotgun Stock
Friday, July 15th, 2016This is the third iteration of the popular Specops Stock for shotguns. It integrates the Knoxx Recoil Suppression Technology which is a spring in the stock to mitigate recoil.
It comes with with an AR-style stock (with the new honeycomb padding), forend with removable Picatinny rail and tools for mounting.
Warrior East – Strohman Enterprise / Garmin
Friday, July 15th, 2016Strohman Enterprise is my go-to for GPS and they take great care of military and LE customers. At Warrior East, they showed me the new Garmin Oregon 750t. It’s is a dual band GPS/GLONASS receiver with integrated wi-fi, 8 mp camera.
Features:
-Redesigned antenna enables better GPS and GLONASS reception and performance; 3-axis compass with accelerometer and barometric altimeter sensors
-3-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen with dual orientation (landscape or portrait view)
-Expanded wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, ANT+® capable); includes smart notifications¹ and automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™ online community and supports Active Weather and Geocaching Live
-8 megapixel autofocus camera; automatically geotags photos
-Preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps; includes 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription
Warrior East – LBT Vest Prototype
Friday, July 15th, 2016
At this point, this isn’t a production item. It offers four individual points of one-handed release.
Warrior East – High Threat Concealment Adaptive Platform Series
Friday, July 15th, 2016This is the upcoming Adaptive Platform Series from High Threat Concealment. So far, it consists of a Holster, Dual pistol mag pouch, and single AR/M4 mag pouch. What makes this different is that it’s compatible with Safariland, Blackhawk, G-Code RTI and Blade-Tech hardware.
Warrior East – Vertx Professional Rifle Garment Bag
Friday, July 15th, 2016
This mild mannered Garment Bag is designed to carry a carbine (up to 28″ oa length) nestled inside its weapons compartment.
Naturally, it also works as an actual garment bag.
1 | Accommodates rifles up to 28” overall length
2 | Padded front panel to prevent printing of weapon
3 | Laser cut MOLLE compatible VELCRO®-lined quick deployment platform
4 | EDC pull for rapid access to weapon
5 | Front Inverted pleat pocket with two mesh admin pockets in the interior
6 | Coated braided stainless steel cable for securing bag to fixed position and prevent smash and grab theft (lock not included)
7 | Shoulder pad with gripper to secure bag in place and prevent sliding
8 | Full grain leather wrapped aluminum carry handle
9 | VELCRO®-lined back pocket for use with Tactigami accessories
10 | Pass through back panel for securing to luggage trolley handle
11 | Compression straps with aluminum g-hooks on both sides
12 | Fully functional garment bag on the interior
13 | Detachable chain and hook hanging accessory
14 | Tri glide zipper opening, YKK™ Zippers throughout
15 | Dual mesh front facing storage pockets for footwear, toiletrees, etc.
16 | Dual VECRO®-lined panels for use with Tactigami accessories
17 | Center interior strap to synch and secure hanging clothing
18 | Dual butt stock pouches for vertical rifle storage when hanging
19 | Insert compatible for optional added protection
20 | Ambidextrous design for left or right handed draw
21 | Fabric construction: 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon
Available by end of July from, www.vertx.com.
Warrior East – 5.11 XPRT Uniform
Friday, July 15th, 2016There was a sneak peek of 5.11 Tactical’s new XPRT uniform at SHOT Show but the actual public debut at IWA in Germany earlier this year. It only seems fitting as the features were hammered out in conjunction with a European national police CT unit. I got to check it out the but the only sample was in Dark Navy, making it difficult to discern details, and the booth was swamped with customers.
The uniform’s first American appearance was during SOFIC, but 5.11 asked me not to show it yet.
Finally, at Warrior East, I’m able to show you this new three-piece uniform. It includes Tactical and Rapid shirts as well as Tactical Pant.
5.11 has put a lot of innovation into the XPRT uniform. For example, they are the first adopters of the new NYCO Tactical fabric from Invista which also offers Cordura fabric. It still features a rip-stop weave but it’s lighter than the standard 50/50 NYCO we are now used to, and has a more comfortable hand.
And then, there’s the whole design. It’s unlike anything else 5.11 has ever offered.
Black and Dark Navy have landed in the US and should be on 5.11 Tactical’s website shortly. MultiCam will be available around SHOT Show 2017.
