ODIN Ssystems has introduced this grip for the GPMG which they say allows you to engage targets from the patrol position out to 300m.
It’s made from a “solid weapon grade alloy”, manufactured in the UK. Patent pending.
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ODIN Systems – Forward Patrol CQB Grip for the GPMG
Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Otis Defense – Big Bore Cleaning Equipment
Wednesday, July 12th, 2017
Otis Technology, under its new Otis Defense branding, will be releasing a brand-new product at the upcoming Warrior Expo East 2017 show, Otis Big Bore Cleaning Equipment. This product is designed to service artillery, mobile artillery, and even the main gun of tanks, and utilizes a sock and disk system which expands to fit the bore for more effective cleaning. It will be available in 105mm, 120mm, and 155mm bore sizes. If you happen to make it to this year’s Warrior Expo, you can check out the Big Bore Cleaning Equipment at OTIS Technologies booth 1205.
SIG SAUER Introduces MCX VIRTUS
Wednesday, July 5th, 2017Newington, N.H. (July 3 2017) – SIG SAUER, Inc., The Complete Systems Provider™, unveils the MCX VIRTUS in 5.56 NATO and 300 BLK, a platform engineered and built to be the most adaptive, accurate and longest-lasting rifle available.
The original SIG MCX rifle, conceived for the demands of the Special Operations community, quickly became known in the firearms world because of its durable performance and end-user configurability. To enhance the design, SIG received feedback from Special Operations units throughout the world and made the most advanced rifle ever built, even better. The result is the MCX VIRTUS.
“SIG has supplied firearms to meet the unique demands of specialized units for decades,” said Ron Cohen, President and CEO of SIG SAUER. “Similar to the P320® pistol, the MCX VIRTUS was created to be the ultimate modular platform, a design that will change the demands of the modern rifle for years to come.”
In ancient Rome, “Virtus” stood for virtue, courage, bravery and excellence. The MCX VIRTUS embodies the spirit of the professional users who have depended on and continue to rely on the MCX in the field. The added features and enhancements of the MCX VIRTUS include increasing accuracy, delivering additional modularity and providing a service life of more than 20,000 rounds, all without a single part replacement. Between barrels, stocks, handguards and colors, the MCX VIRTUS can be configured over 500 different ways for any possible need or mission.
Available in Patrol, Pistol and SBR variants, in Stealth Gray or FDE color, the MCX VIRTUS utilizes the proven SIG SAUER short-stroke piston system and unique internal recoil system that eliminates the M4-style buffer tube. The result is a compact, light-recoiling platform that can be configured for any task.
Cold hammer-forged barrels, available in 9”, 11.5” and 16” lengths, feature an advanced interchangeable design and can be exchanged at the operator level. To increase accuracy, the barrels are of a heavier contour profile. Also assisting with accuracy is the new SIG Matchlite Duo trigger, a two-stage unit that provides the shooter with a crisp, clean feel. A new tapered bolt lug design results in smoother cycling and extends the bolt life. Capping off the upgrades are eight (8) new free-floating M-LOK handguards available in standard and suppressor-ready configurations.
Built by SIG for professionals and shooters of any level, the MCX VIRTUS is ready for any mission.
For more information about the SIG MCX VIRTUS, please visit sigsauer.com/virtus
Tyrant Designs CNC – HALO HandStop Launch
Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
Tyrant Designs CNC is at it again, this time coming out with their new HALO Series AR HandStop. Machined from aerospace grade aluminum and finished in hardcoat Black, Red, Grey and Blue these little AR-15 handstops fit directly onto MLOK and KeyMod handguards by utilizing Tyrant Designs’ 2 in 1 technology. They’ve stated that the HALO HandStop works great as a forward stop and a barricade stop as well.
Their Pre Sale event is going on now, so head to their site if you’re interested in picking a few up at a great price.
SHOP PRE SALE PRICING OF THE HANDSTOP NOW AT WWW.TYRANTCNC.COM.
www.tyrantcnc.com
SIG SAUER – We The People 1911
Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
SIG’s “We The People” 1911 in .45, features custom aluminum grips adorned with 50 stars (25 per side) that represent each state in the union. A distressed finish on the stainless-steel slide and frame includes patriotic engravings, such as 13 stars atop the slide and “WE THE PEOPLE” and “1776” on the slide flats. While it honors the past, “We The People” is fully equipped for modern day use, with an ambidextrous safety and low-profile night sights.
www.sigsauer.com/store/1911-we-the-people-full-size
ETS – C.A.M. Pistol Magazine Loader
Sunday, July 2nd, 2017THE FASTEST, AND MOST COMPACT, MAGAZINE LOADER THAT LOADS IN SECONDS.
For Immediate Release
June 30, 2017: The ETS Group is proud to announce the release of their new C.A.M Magazine Loader. Our new C.A.M. Loader makes loading magazines easier than ever before. With our patent-pending load system, you can load any 9mm and .40 cal magazines (single stack or double stack) without any damage to the feedlips. Simply run the feed-ramp over a tray of ammo and pick-up 10 rounds at a time. Attach the ammo plunger and push down—it’s as simple as that. Load 10 rounds in less than a second and spend less time loading and more time shooting.
FEATURES
• Loads 9mm or .40 cal pistol magazines
• Loader easily picks up rounds directly from the ammo tray
• Fits most pistol magazines, including single stacks
• Does NOT force rounds through the feedlips, so it won’t damage the magazine in any way
• Made from a durable polymer that will hold up to wear and tear
• Portable and fits easily into your range bag or your pocket
• Lifetime warranty
PRICE: $49.99
ETS’s C.A.M. Magazine Loader is available now at www.etsgroup.us.
About ETS Group
Established in 2014, Elite Tactical Systems Group’s (ETS) goal is to provide customers with innovative products by utilizing cutting-edge design, materials, and manufacturing processes to create the best, most rugged, clear polymer magazines. We are proud to offer durable, top-quality, American-made products built to withstand the rigors of combat and heavy-duty use.
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Now, That’s A Gun!
Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Vietnam-era photo features a chopped M14 with an M60 foregrip and 40 round magazine.
US Government Accountability Office – Decision Documentation Regarding Glock’s Protest Of The MHS
Thursday, June 29th, 2017
With the recent reveal of Glock’s entry to the US Army’s Modular Handgun Competition, the 19MHS, we felt it prudent to feature the US Government Accountability Office’s denial of Glock’s protest of the competition results. You can read through all 17 pages of the document by clicking the image above, which goes over Glock’s list of complaints from their protest, including claims of favoritism towards SIG, the contest being ended too early, and the supposed obligation for the US Army to award multiple contracts. Regardless, the following passage details the main reason that SIG won over Glock (emphasis ours):
Based upon the technical evaluation and my comparative analysis of the proposals, the Sig Sauer proposal has a slight technical advantage over the Glock proposal given that their proposal was rated higher in Factor 1, Bid Sample Test – Technical which is the most important factor. The advantage of the Sig Sauer proposal is increased when the license rights and production manufacturing factors are brought into consideration. [. . .] The price analysis shows that the Sig Sauer total evaluated price is $102,705,394 less than the Glock total evaluated price, making the Sig Sauer proposal overall the Best Value to the Government.
Sig Sauer’s proposal was slightly superior technically and clearly superior in factors 4 and 5 [SSD note: License Rights – Ammunition and License Rights – Handgun & Accessories]. Since there were so few other discriminators between the two proposals in most aspects, the least important factor, price, became a significant discriminator. Simply put, when taking the price premium into account, there is no correlating superior performance factor for Glock, as compared to Sig Sauer, to support paying that premium.
Consequently, I cannot justify paying a price premium of over 37% for the Glock submission, even as a second award. One (1) award to Sig Sauer on Solicitation Number W15QKNR-0002 represents the overall best value to the Government.
Ultimately, SIG’s victory came down to them severely underbidding Glock, to the tune of approximately $100 million. That’s not to say price was the only factor; the P320 did perform slightly better in the Technical Bid Sample Test than the Glock equivalent. Not to mention that SIG was able to offer better license rights for the chosen ammunition, handgun, and accessories. Regardless, in the Government’s eyes, the Glock wasn’t worth $100 million more than the SIG.
