SilencerCo has posted a video of a recent suppressed rifle hunt in Alaska for brown and black bears.
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SilencerCo – Alaskan Bear Hunt With Suppressors
Monday, June 22nd, 2015Bill Geissele Goes Over The ALG Defense AK Trigger
Monday, June 22nd, 2015Bill Geissele, President of Geissele Automatics, discusses the geometry, internal components, and unique characteristics of the AKT from ALG Defense.
The singke stage ALG AK Trigger (AKT) is machined from triple alloy steel and has a corrosion resistant Manganese Phosphate finish. It features the Lightning Bow, which produces a very comfortable feel to the user over the stock trigger, while enhancing trigger control. For OEMs and builders, the AKT lends three parts towards 922(r) Compliance.
Oregon Sniper Challenge Wrap Up
Sunday, June 21st, 2015The Oregon Sniper Challenge hosted by Cold Bore Operations, was held in Baker City, Oregon 12-15 June 2015. The range is situated in a bowl between two ridge lines in Eastern Oregon. The weather was pristine if itveeren’t fir the winds; clear and hot with winds changing rapidly and gusting 10-20 MPH with circling dust devils. Updrafts in the draws could cause reported bullet climb of up to 10 inches.
Tactical Tailor and Grey Ghost Gear proudly sponsored four shooters from 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord placing 10, 17, 20 and 27 out of 40 shooters. The 5-20 IN team shot the Grey Ghost Precision Spectre Heavy Rifles chambered in 7.62
SGT Shad C took the American Bad Ass Award and went home with a Nemo .300 gas gun. SSG (Ranger) Dan L tore his rotator cuff in the SEALFIT portion of the competition, but embodied the Ranger Creed and fought on to the Ranger objective.
TT and GG congratulates these great soldiers on their performance and thanks them for the opportunity to support their training and professional development. From the Civil War to present day, the soldiers of 5-20 IN “Sykes Regulars” and 1-23 IN “Tomahawks” of 3/2 ID continually prove that they are Second to None! (For you internet smart asses that want to point out their ranking in terms of their Division motto, Bob T. Tailor doesn’t care, he didn’t see you shooting at competition….
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www.greyghostgear.com
www.coldboreops.com
www.redfrog.training
www.nemoarms.com
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Proctor Muzzle Device
Friday, June 19th, 2015 
Designed for use in applications ranging from 3 gun to CQB, the Proctor Muzzle Decide offers similar muzzle flash reduction to the A2 flash hider. But that’s not all it does. Frank also built it to optimize recoil control/sight recovery with minimal over pressure on and around the shooter.
www.wayofthegun.us/proctor-muzzle-device
Remember the Bren 10?
Friday, June 19th, 2015Larry Vickers gives us a great review of this fabled pistol.
Lipsey’s Announces GLOCK 42 in FDE
Thursday, June 18th, 2015
Baton Rouge, LA — Lipsey’s, nationally renowned firearms distributor, has added the much anticipated Flat Dark Earth version of the Glock 42 to their robust line of FDE Glocks.
The new Lipsey’s Exclusive Glock 42 adds another excellent option to the growing family of FDE pistols which now spans 33 models including two-tone and full Flat Dark Earth.
Lipsey’s Product Development Manager, Jason Cloessner, has been working with Glock for several months on adding Lipsey’s signature FDE to one of the most popular .380 ACP’s on the market. “The FDE line of Glocks have firmly entrenched themselves as a mainstream item. The Glock 42 was a natural follow-up to what has become one of our most in-demand exclusive offerings.“
All of Lipsey’s Exclusive Flat Dark Earth Glocks are molded in the FDE color at the Glock factory. This molding method provides greater color durability that prevents chipping, peeling and better wear resistance as opposed to some offerings that feature aftermarket coatings applied to the frames.
Located in Baton Rouge, Lipsey’s was originally formed as a wholesale hunting and fishing distributor in 1953. Today it is one of the nation’s most prominent wholesale firearms distributors. The company, which sells exclusively to federally licensed dealers, has received a number of awards and accolades for its industry leadership. Moreover, Lipsey’s is recognized for its dedicated team, excellent relationships with customers and top firearms manufacturers, and exclusive product offerings.
VLTOR Weapon Systems – An Update On The MUR-1S
Thursday, June 18th, 2015
VLTOR has announced that they’ve updated the MUR-1S. The Modular Upper Receiver was developed as a MilSpec correct upper receiver with a thicker wall, designed to offer customers a stronger upper receiver. The update to the MUR-1S involves a change on the shell deflector. While the original shell deflector consisted of a metal plate with the shell deflector riveted on, the new shell deflector is a single machined piece. In addition to being an overall stronger design, it adds only .07oz to the weight of the entire receiver.
The updated units are currently shipping out to VLTOR’s backorder queue and will become generally available for new orders directly preceding the backorder queue.
US Army Issues Draft RFP for XM17 Modular Handgun System
Wednesday, June 17th, 2015We just received this notice from PEO Soldier. The XM17 Modular Handgun System is meant to replace the current M9 pistol across DoD.
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Jun. 17, 2015) – The U.S. Army Program Executive Office Soldier announced today that a draft solicitation for a new military handgun was released on the Federal Business Opportunities website. This announcement follows the agency’s notice that the Army intends to host a fourth industry day July 7-8 at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., to discuss the document and receive feedback from industry.
The draft lays out the latest proposed competition schedule, procedures and requirements for the XM17 Modular Handgun System. These were modified as a result of industry feedback and DoD’s decision to allow use of special purpose ammunition. It gives industry a final opportunity to review and provide feedback on the Army’s refined strategy prior to release of the final RFP.
Program Manager for Soldier Weapons, Colonel Scott Armstrong said the Army will procure the XM17 through full and open competition.
“We expect to release the final solicitation in 2016,” he said. “This will be followed a phased down-select process that will run through 2017.”
“When all is said and done,” Armstrong said, “the XM17 will provide Warfighters with greater accuracy, target acquisition, ergonomic design.” “The new handgun will also be more reliable, durable and easier to maintain.”
“Each vendor may provide up to two separate proposals of handguns with different calibers to the Army for evaluation and testing in early 2016,” he said.
“Our strategy will take full advantage of a world-class industrial base. Vendors must submit mature designs that are production ready. They are free to select a caliber that best meets the XM17 requirements.”
The XM17 is expected to be more effective and lethal than the Army’s current pistol. Current plans call for the Army to purchase more than 280,000 handguns from a single vendor, with full rate production scheduled for 2018. The Army also plans to buy approximately 7,000 compact versions of the handgun. The other military services participating in the XM17 program may order an additional 212,000 systems.
The updated Draft RFP page is www.fbo.gov and the latest version of the draft is now available.
