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Crimson Trace Conquers The Darkness

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

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(Wilsonville, OR) — It’s an annual fall occurrence—nights are growing longer—and those periods will seem much longer beginning on November 1 when Daylight Saving Time ends. Most folks don’t enjoy darkness. Criminal elements, however, like the darkness so they can surprise—or get the jump on—victims. Crimson Trace urges gun and home owners to make plans now—and prepare for the darkness. The company offers numerous product lines to help ensure being better prepared.

First, most Crimson Trace products incorporate the company’s patented Instinctive Activation where holding a firearm naturally permits instant operation. There’s no fumbling around in the dark for switches when a second means life –or death. Plus, nearly all Crimson Trace products have master on and off switches so the laser can be turned off to save battery if the owner wishes. Finding the perfect holster for a firearm equipped with a Crimson Trace laser sight has never been easier, thanks to the 2,000-plus holsters featured on www.holsterresourceguide.com.

While Crimson Trace now offers more than two dozen laser sights with green diodes, it’s a fact that red laser sights continue to rule the darkness. Looking for a reason to buy a red laser sight for a firearm? There are many reasons.

Red laser sights are normally more affordable and are available to fit more firearm models (Crimson Trace offers nearly 200 red laser sight products). Thanks to action on television shows and in the movies, criminals know a red laser means the one holding the firearm has taken an additional step to be prepared against threats. There are numerous police documents and homeowner statements that indicate the presence of a red laser sight mounted on a firearm defused a tense or deadly situation.

Crimson Trace LG-405 on a S&W revolver

Want to be better prepared for the pending darkness? Take a look at the useful information on www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace leads the market in products—and product categories. The Oregon-based company has laser sight and light products spanning across seven categories, including: Lasergrips, Laserguards, Lightguards, Rail Masters, Master Series, Modular Vertical Foregrips, and Defender Series. Gun buyers will find recent innovations like the Crimson Xchange Technology that fits perfectly on a Ruger LC9S-XT pistol. Xchange Technology permits installation of a light or laser—and switching to the other with ease.

The pending growing darkness just became a little brighter—and less dreaded.

Full details on the many Crimson Trace products, the company’s Free Batteries for Life program, and the location of the more than 2,500 Crimson Trace certified dealers across America—can be found at www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace laser sights and lights help Americans from coast to coast to defend themselves, their families, their homes— and their country. Many Crimson Trace products are carried and used by military soldiers and law enforcement officers around the globe. Crimson Trace is a proudly American company. Call 800-442-2406 for additional details or to place an order.

Bravo Company – KeyMod Modular Rail Alpha

Tuesday, October 20th, 2015

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Bravo Company’s KeyMod Modular Rail Alpha offers all the same benefits and features as the original KMR, but is now manufactured from 100% aircraft-grade aluminum alloy. The KMR-A features seven KeyMod mounting surfaces, allowing for the attachment of accessories including lasers, grips, lights, and more.

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The KMR-A utilizes the same free float barrel nut lock up as the original KMR, as well as identical mounting hardware. The weight of the KMR-A comes in at 6 ounces, plus 2.2 ounces for mounting hardware.

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Each KMR-Alpha includes a BCM KeyMod QD Sling Mount and is available in 15″, 13″ and 10″ as well as 9″, 8″ and 7″ sizes.

bravocompanymfg.com/kmr_alpha

TAB Gear – Pollok Shooting Mat

Monday, October 19th, 2015

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The TAB Gear Pollok Shooting Mat is a lightweight, easily packable shooting mat made from 1000D Cordura nylon. The back of the mat features a urethane waterproof coating, while the top has a DWR coating. The Pollok is sized 72″ x 30″, yet rolls up to an approximate 4″ x 8″ size. Additional features include a padded elbow rest area and stake-down loops on each corner.

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Available in Black, Coyote Brown, Kryptek Highlander, MultiCam, and OD Green.

tabgear.mycustomevent.com – Pollok Shooting Mat

Bushnell Elite 1 Mile CONX Laser Rangefinder

Monday, October 19th, 2015

Back in June, Applied Ballistics announced that their G7 curve ballistic software would be featured in a new package along with the Kestrel Sportsman and the Bushnell Elite 1 Mile CONX Laser Rangefinder. The system experienced its public debut over the weekend, during the Gap Grind precision shooting competition.

It detects ranges from 5 to 1,760 yards, with +/- one-yard accuracy, but distance output can be swapped to meters on the fly. The 7x magnification LRF’s lenses feature RainGuard® HD, a permanent anti-fog and water-repellent coating. Additionally, the Elite 1 Mile CONX is built to IPX7 waterproof standard which means immersion to 1m for 30 minutes.

The 1 Mile CONX connects to the Kestrel Sportsman via Bluetooth 4.0 (low energy). That may give the folks in the Information Assurance business some heartburn, so Bushnell has spent the past several months integrating 128 bit AES encryption. There is also PSK required for authentication. It’s dual layer encryption with each unit unique.

  

The LRF uses a CR123 Battery. Use of the CONX capability results in just an additional 5% of battery life. The system is FCC/CE Certified and incorporates a 904nm laser.

There’s also an app under development for both iOS and Android. Although only one device at a time can be connected via Bluetooth, it will allow shooters to make ballistic calculations on their mobile device with imported data from either the Kestrel or LRF. Additionally, the app allows user to create up to three custom drop tables. Finally, the shooter can mount it on his weapon and use it as a real time display.

I was able to try it out during the Gap Grind. The data swap is seamless. You laze a target and not only does the distance, as well as selected (up to three custom profiles) ballistic solution show up at the bottom of the LRF screen, but also on the Kestrel. The output is a fusion of distance to target and environmental data applied to the G7 curve. It’s certainly worth checking out. Some of you might even get a chance this week at Fort Benning, Georgia where the Bushnell Elite 1 Mile CONX Laser Rangefinder will be on display during the 2015 International Sniper Competition.

Incidentally, Bushnell Laser Rangefinders are no stranger to the US Army. They’ve fielded over 20,000 of the non-bluetooth version over the past 18 months for use in support of mortars and Mk19 40mm grenade launchers.

The Bushnell Elite 1 Mile CONX Laser Rangefinder will be available for commercial before Christmas, as a stand alone or packaged along with the Kestrel Sportsman.

bushnell.com/all-products/laser-rangefinders/elite-1-mile-conx

Magpul – PMAG15 GL9 and GL L-Plate

Thursday, October 15th, 2015

PMAG15 GL9

 

Shipping now, the PMAG 15 GL9 is a 15-round Glock 9mm handgun magazine featuring a new proprietary all-polymer construction for flawless reliability and durability over thousands of rounds.
High visibility controlled-tilt follower, stainless steel spring, easily removable floorplate for cleaning, paint pen dot matrix for mag marking, ridged floorplate edges for better grip, and 15rd indicator windows. Drops free loaded or unloaded. All with the same boring reliability you expect from an OEM magazine.

The PMAG 15 GL9 is compatible with Glock G19 handguns as well as sub-compact variants with some protrusion below the grip.

GL L-Plate

  

Coming soon, the Magpul GL L-Plate fits the PMAG 17 GL9 and PMAG 15 GL9, and is made of durable reinforced polymer with a rubber over-mold. Tailor made for competition or defensive use, the GL L-Plate is designed to aid in seating of the magazine into extended magazine wells and to provide positive traction and impact protection without unnecessary bulk.

Available in packs of three, the GL L-Plate installs easily without tools in place of the original floor plate.

www.magpul.com

Kinetic Development Group Shipping New Universal Offset Mount For MLOK

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

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Kinetic Development Group shipping New Universal Offset Mount for MLOK

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A few months ago Kinetic Development Group debuted their unique patent pending quick-detach system “Kinect” here on Soldier Systems for the popular Magpul M-LOK system. Using two spring-loaded, self-adjusting wedges, Kinect inserts into the MLOK slot of a forearm. Pressing the mount into the MLOK slot, Kinect uses automatic triggers that securely lock your accessory into the rail with a “click” and without tools. The only thing faster is how the accessory removes, which can be quickly accomplished with one hand and no tools. The new system has caught the interest of many shooters embracing Magpul’s M-LOK system, which currently has over one hundred manufacturers creating compatible accessories and forearms. With M-LOK’s popularity growing and becoming more widespread, KDG continues to create new mounting solutions to match demand. Given MLOK’s growing popularity, even the US military is looking at the MLOK technology to replace the aged, cheese grater style picatinny quad rail.

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The new Universal Offset Mount is a small, lightweight billet aluminum mount that also uses the patent pending Kinect and MLOK technology. The mount features three slots of Picatinny rail set at a 45° offset from it’s mounting base and will accommodate nearly every popular weapon light currently on the market. It also features a recessed Surefire mount footprint allowing the attachment of a scout light directly to the mount with two screws. The Universal Offset Mount is compatible with any rail-grabber mount for Picatinny rails. Some examples of compatible light accessories are Streamlight, Surefire, and Inforce. The rail will also accept 1” scope rings for Picatinny or Weaver, for those that prefer to use a simple handheld flashlight as a weapon mounted light. The Kinect Universal Offset mount is designed to fit all M-LOK forearms built to Magpul’s required specifications.

This may seem like a small improvement to your carbine, but the ability to configure your carbine in seconds, swap accessories between multiple carbines, or use your weapon light handheld, then transition back to a dedicated weapon light is a capability that did not exist prior to Kinect or MLOK.

The Universal Offset Mount can be used for a variety of alternative applications as well, such as mounting a mini red dot optic. The Universal Offset Mount is shipping to authorized Kinetic Development Group dealers, and alternatively is available on the KDG website now!

For More information Please Visit:

kineticdg.com/product/kinectmlok-universal-offset-mount
www.facebook.com/kineticdevgru
Instagram: @kineticdevgroup

GG Now Shipping The Specter Dark .300 BLK

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

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Grey Ghost Precision is now shipping the Specter Dark .300 BLK rifle. Manufactured by Mega Arms in the USA, the Specter Dark is “arguably [Grey Ghost’s] favorite GGP rifle”, because “[they] love the .300 BLK round the way a fat kid loves cake.”

“The 5.56mm round is the NATO standard, so it was a no-brainer that we build the Specter Light,” says GG’s GW Ayers. “There was a gap in the market we when started our .308 gun, so we addressed that with the Specter Heavy. The .300 BLK though… we just like it because it’s a manstopper in an AR platform. All the fifty pound big brain heads had huge amounts of ballistic data proving the efficacy of the round and there were some rifles available, but none with the amenities we personally wanted. So, we built the Dark.”

Another member of the GG staff also had this to say:

“What’s good about the Specter Dark and the .300BLK is you can shoot it supersonic and still f*** shit up quite a ways out, but when you back it down to subsonic you get a freight train hitting you and it’s quiet.”

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Features

  • Grey Ghost Precision 7075-T651 billet upper receiver with M4 feed ramps
  • Grey Ghost Precision 7075-T651 billet ambi lower receiver
  • Extended length KeyMod or M-LOK hand guard
  • True Black Type III Mil Spec hardcoat anodized
  • Mega Arms 16” .300 Blackout barrel with Lantac Dragon muzzle brake, black nitride in and out (10.5” .300BLK upper available separately)
  • Black Nitride MPI tested Mil Spec BCG
  • Mega Arms single stage trigger, 4 ½ pound pull and Slide Lock charging handle
  • Battle Arms Development BAD-CASS safety selector
  • MAGPUL pistol grip and ACS-L Stock
  • The Specter Dark is in stock and ready to ship from Grey Ghost Precision.

    www.greyghostgear.com/product-p/ggp-sd

    AUSA – Knight’s LMG Goes M-LOK

    Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

      

    Knight’s Armament displayed their LMG outfitted with a new M-LOK rail. The last time we saw this weapon it featured a Keymod rail.

    Thanks JC!