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SHOT Show – Kalashnikov USA

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

The AK Alfa was on one of the new weapons for 2016 on display at the Kalashnikov USA booth. Using the traditional Kalashnikov rifle as the foundation, a team of Israel Defense Force snipers and engineers designed a modernized interpretation of the AK platform. One of the main features of the Alfa is it’s designed to be customized to conform to a user’s body type and shooting style. To this end, the safety lever, magazine release, and charging handle is ambidextrous. Additionally, the charging grip is interchangeable, the forend is modular, and the stock can be customized from one of several butt pads. The pistol grip, which features interchangeable inserts, also has a sealed battery compartment.

The Alfa is chambered for 7.62×39, and uses any standard AK-compatible magazines.

Below, you can check out a 3D model overview video of the AK Alfa rifle.

www.kalashnikov-usa.com

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SHOT Show – CZ-USA

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

Before this year, the 805 Bren was only available in the States in pistol form. Now, CZ USA is bringing the carbine configuration to the US market. The 805 Bren Carbine is a gas-piston operated semi-auto rifle, chambered for 5.56 NATO. The barrel length is 16.2″, and the overall length is 28.5″ with the stock folded, and 36.75″ – 39″ with the stock extended. The 805 Bren is side-charging, with a reversible, reciprocating charging handle. It also features a bolt catch, but no bolt release; users rack the charging handle to release the bolt. Additional features include ambi controls, flip-up sights, a pistol grip w/ interchangeable backstraps, and a modular forend.

cz-usa.com

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SHOT Show – Crimson Trace

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

Crimson Trace’s LiNQ laser light is a weapon light and laser combo designed specifically for use with AR-15 pattern rifles. It consists of two components, the LiNQ Grip and LiNQ Module . The LiNQ Grip is constructed of waterproof polymer, and features an instinctive activation button on the front which allows users to wirelessly activate the Module, which is capable of producing a Green Laser and a 300 lumen LED white light. Users can choose between four modes of activation:

– Laser + Light
– Laser Only
– Light Only
– Laser + Light Strobe

The LiNQ features a battery life of 2 hours of continuous use; the grip is powered by a single CR2 battery, while the module is powered by a single CR123 battery.

www.crimsontrace.com

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SHOT Show – Kel-Tec

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

For SHOT, Kel-Tec revealed a new variation of the KSG shotgun. Dubbed the KSG-NR, this new shotgun features a reduced capacity of five 2 3/4″ shells in each tube plus one in the chamber, for a total capacity of 11, compared to the original KSG’s 15. You may be wondering what you get for this reduced capacity. Well, as the image above indicates, the railed forend has been replaced by a proprietary, integrated vertical grip / weapon light which has an output of 420 lumens, and is powered by CR123 batteries. The NR features the same 18.5″ barrel and 26.1″ overall length as the original KSG, in order to keep it legal; Kel-Tec was quick to mention the capability to take advantage of the reduced profile by shortening the barrel and turning it into an SBS, with a tax stamp, of course.

Kel-Tec reps at the booth said that the KSG-NR is available now.

www.keltecweapons.com

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Side Project

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

Something really cool is going live today. It’s a new effort by a group of industry guys I’ve known for years. They’ve had their hands in some of the most iconic AR accessories of the past decade and I cannot wait to show you what they’ve come up with now. This stock adapter for the Scorpion is just a taste.

sideprojectllc.com

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Blue Force Gear – ULoop

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

Blue Force Gear put together this announcement for their ULoop weapon sling attachment system. Be sure to check out our SHOT Show coverage, as we’ll be covering the ULoop and other fine products from Blue Force Gear and other manufacturers.

Sling hooks and clips are on borrowed time! The world no longer has to tolerate loud, jangly sling attachments, hooks that eat up aluminum and plastic eyelets, or hardware pieces that take too long to attach and remove. With the Patent Pending ULoop finally on the scene, the hook and clip extinction event has begun.

The ULoop brings a level of versatility that is unmatched by any other sling hardware. Development code named the “Uber Loop,” it is a quick-detach version of our popular Universal Wire Loop, offering even faster and easier installation, especially on smaller eyelets found on HK, SIG and FN Weapons. The ULoop can be installed almost anywhere – through eyelets, holes in railed handguards, and on KeyMod rails. There’s no need to have multiple sling attachments. The ULoop replaces all hooks, clips and connections.

www.blueforcegear.com

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SHOT Show – Industry Day At The Range – Ruger Silent-SR

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

The Silent-SR is the first ever suppressor manufactured by Ruger. It is designed for rimfire cartridges, such as the .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR. The Silent-SR is made of titanium, with a stainless steel end cap, and stainless steel baffles. The baffles feature a pushed cone design, which create a cross-jetting effect, slowing and cooling the gasses, and reducing sound report by up to 40 dB.

www.ruger.com

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SHOT Show – Industry Day At The Range – IWI X95

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

The X95 is essentially an upgraded, more compact version of the popular Tavor TAR-21 bullpup rifle. The X95 features a tri-rail forend covered by three removable rail covers, the bottom most of which incorporates an integrated hand stop. The trigger guard and grip is a singular piece, which can be removed via a single screw, and replaced with a more traditional pistol grip. The charging handle is located closer to the shooter’s center mass, and features a more pronounced hook for easier manipulation. The X95 also utilizes an ambidextrous magazine release more in line with an AR-style weapon that the original Tavor.

The X95 will be available in 5.56, .300 BLK, and 9mm, along with conversion kits for all listed caliber. Colors: Black, Flat Dark Earth, and OD Green.

www.iwi.us

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