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Legal Manufacturing, LLC Announces NIB Battleworn Glock 19

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Chattanooga Shooting Supply, Inc., to be exclusive distributor of the
NIB BATTLEWORN™ Glock 19

Ringgold, GA, June 8, 2016 – Legal Manufacturing, LLC, a leading provider of firearm plating and technical finishes, and Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc., is pleased to announce an exclusive collaboration to use Legal Manufacturing’s patent-pending NIB BATTLEWORN™ finish on the Glock® 19 pistol.

“We are extremely proud to partner with Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc., to bring this exclusive to market,” said Jin H. Kim, Chief Executive Officer for Legal Manufacturing. “We believe the BATTLEWORN™ Glock® 19 is a perfect fit for customers looking for a highly durable daily-carry factory firearm with an incredible finish.”
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc., will be the exclusive distributor for the Legal Manufacturing NIB BATTLEWORN™ Glock® 19 pistols. Please contact your local firearm dealer for availability.

NIB BATTLEWORN™ a low-observable, patent-pending nickel-boron plating treatment offers superior scratch and wear characteristics while simultaneously reducing friction to aluminum, steel, and titanium firearm surfaces. The color of NIB BATTLEWORN™ is a dark shade of gray with an aesthetically distressed, modern “battle” finish. NIB BATTLEWORN™ creates a smooth and uniform plating barrier without adding significant dimension to the metal part, increases the surface hardness of the plated part, and produces a product that is superior to competing plating systems. Legal Manufacturing’s proprietary process yields a tough, tactile, and exclusive firearm plating for suppressors, receivers, rail systems, barrels, bipods, slides, trigger assemblies, and other critical firearms components with no adverse impact on operation.

For more information, visit www.legalmanufacturing.com

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Wilcox to develop new US Army Grenadier Sighting System

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Newington, NH – Wilcox Industries Corp. was awarded a contract by the US Army valued at up to $151.8 million for a new day/night sighting device for 40mm grenade launchers. The Grenadier Sighting System (GSS) will serve as a replacement for the previously fielded sights for the M320/M320A1 Grenade Launcher Module (GLM).

The contract includes a short development and indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract line items for production of up to 84,000 GSS units. In addition, the contract incorporates provisions for training and logistical support to the U. S. Military.

“Based upon the product sample and proposal submissions as well as the Government’s pre-award surveys, the GSS contract award is a significant achievement for our company”, said Jim Teetzel, Chief Executive Officer of Wilcox Industries Corp. “The award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of the Wilcox Team along with its partners to provide innovative and flexible solutions to meet unique customer requirements.”

The Wilcox GSS is being developed and produced at Wilcox’s state of the art 190,000 square foot facility located in Newington, NH, with an estimated contract completion date of March 28, 2022.

Wilcox is an innovative leader in design, development and manufacturing of tactical solutions for military, law enforcement and first responders around the world. Wilcox portfolio includes four core product areas: Night Vision Mounting, Small Arms, Hybrid Life Support and Combat Systems. The company prides itself on tailoring solutions for customer’s unique requirements. More information on the company and capabilities can be found at www.wilcoxind.com.

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Chiappa Firearms – X-Caliber Shotshell-To-Cartridge Inserts Now Available Individually

Tuesday, June 7th, 2016

I get a lot of email regarding availability of different caliber inserts for shotguns. Now, Chiappa is offering them individually rather than just as a full kit add-on to their firearms.

Chiappa Firearms is now offering the versatile, easy to use X-Caliber shotshell-to-cartridge inserts individually.

Formerly only available as a complete set, shooters can now buy whichever inserts best fit their cartridge preferences and needs.

X-Caliber shotshell-to-cartridge inserts are available for both 12ga and 20ga and add unparalleled versatility to any break-action shotgun.

Easy To Use

X-Caliber adapters are simple and quick to use. Simply insert the adapter into the appropriate 12ga or 20ga chamber with the “rim” of the insert lined up with the shotgun’s extractor. The shotgun is now ready to shoot the cartridge or smaller bore shotshell as designated by the insert.

Shoot Readily Available Ammo

X-Caliber adapters are available in both 12 gauge and 20 gauge.

12 gauge adapters are available to shoot: 20ga, 410ga/45COLT, 45ACP, 44MAG, 40S&W, 357MAG/38SPL, 9MM, 380ACP

20 gauge adapters are available to shoot: 410ga/45COLT, 45ACP, 357MAG/38SPL, 9MM

chiappafirearms.com

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Blade Show – Classy Raptor

Monday, June 6th, 2016

Classy Raptor is run by Disabled Veteran Curtis Iovito II. He’s a great guy and for the last several years he’s been a knife dealer. Recently, he started making firearms parts from Copper and Moku-Ti which has been used extensively for knives but so far ignored as an artistic element for guns.

I’m a big fan of this fusion of art and functionality so I bought a copper hexagon backplate for my Z17. The fit is perfect. While it came oiled to inhibit the onset of corrosion, I’m looking forward to the patina.

Curtis tells me there are additional parts in the way but he’s concentrating on parts that aren’t crucial to the actual function of the firearm like takedown pins for ARs.

classyraptor.com/copper-raptor-plate

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Darley Defense Days – Unity Tactical / TNVC

Thursday, June 2nd, 2016

This is the Tactical Augmented Pressure Switch from Unity Tactical. Manufactured from a high strength polymer, the waterproof TAPS offers two rubberized buttons. It is user programmable including an option for auto shutdown after a predetermined time as well as the ability the slave the two devices.

It will be offered in two variants. The most common with have one SureFire and one Insight cable. An alternate model will offer two Insight cables. Available in Flat Dark Earth and Black.

It is quite versatile and can be attached to KeyMod, MLOK and Picatinny.

www.unitytactical.com>

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Colt Introduces Updated Models for Summer 2016 – Colt Delta Elite, Colt Defender, 9mm Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun, and 9mm Stainless Colt Rail Gun

Thursday, June 2nd, 2016

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (June 1, 2016) – Building on the momentum achieved in early 2016 with the release of the Colt Competition Pistol, Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun, and Colt Expanse M4, Colt wastes no time in updating its current handgun lineup. Updated models include the Delta Elite and Defender which have been thoroughly revised, and the Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun and stainless steel Rail Gun which are now offered in 9mm.

“Long before I came to Colt I bought a Defender, which I love,” said Paul Spitale, Senior VP at Colt. “I quickly realized that there were a few things about it that kept it from being perfect for concealed carry, so when I came to Colt early last year that was a project that was very important to me.” The Defender is now offered in two finishes: the stainless steel model is available only in .45 ACP and features the same brushed stainless steel slide, stainless Cerakote coated aluminum receiver, and three dot sight structure as the outgoing model but now feature custom Colt G10 grips and a carry cut on the front of the slide for ease of concealment. The new black and blued model offers all the upgrades of the stainless model, as well as a blued carbon steel slide and black Cerakote coated aluminum receiver, a Tritium front night sight and blacked out rear Novak low mount carry sight for ease of target acquisition, and the option either of 9mm or .45 ACP. MSRP on the stainless model is unchanged at $899, while the upgraded black and blued model is offered at $949.

The Delta Elite has always been the choice of enthusiasts who want the stopping power of 10mm in a genuine Colt 1911 platform pistol. “Although it was developed for tactical applications that require more power in a reliable package, nowadays the Delta Elite is for the outdoorsman who’s hunting medium sized game and wants a powerful handgun for when things get up-close,” said Justin Baldini, Product Director at Colt. “So we took the existing model and added modernized features that not only pay homage to its tactical heritage, but also make it an outstanding package for hunting or personal defense.” The redesigned Delta Elite features an upswept beavertail grip safety, extended thumb safety, composite stocks with Delta medallions, and Novak white dot sights. MSRP is unchanged at $1,099

Lastly, the Colt Rail Gun line has been updated to include 9mm versions of both the stainless steel Rail Gun and Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun. “Colt offering a Rail Gun in 9mm is a perfect example of us listening to what our customers want,” said Spitale. “The accessory rail allows for secure mounting of a tactical light while also providing excellent balance for the shooter. Add to that the combination of 9mm and our Dual Spring Recoil System, and the recoil is greatly reduced making for a very pleasurable shooting experience.” The standard stainless Colt Rail Gun has an MSRP of $1,199, and the Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun has an MSRP of $1,499.

www.colt.com

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USSOCOM Selects 300 Norma Mag for ASR

Wednesday, June 1st, 2016

United States Special Operations Command not only has its own budget but it is also an acquisition authority with the ability to procure SOF-unique weapons and equipment. Awhile back we told you that the follow on to their Precision Sniper Rifle would be called the Advanced Sniper Rifle.

According to Long Range Shooting Handbook, the ASR will be chambered for the 300 Norma Mag. Norma offers the round with a 230 gr Berger projectile.

So far, Long Range Shooting Handbook is the only source of this info. Regardless, this new round is quite interesting and a departure from other specialist ammunition adopted for precision applications such as .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua. I look forward to seeing the other requirements for the ASR once they are finalized.

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CSAT Sight Tool

Monday, May 30th, 2016

The CSAT Sight Tool now has an NSN 1005-01-650-8121.

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