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SHOT Show – SureFire Blast Diffuser Coming Soon

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015

This the SureFire 5.56mm Blast Diffuser unveiled at last week’s SHOT Show. It adapts to a SF SOCOM muzzle brake / suppressor adapters and pushes the concussion of the muzzle brake forward, away from the shooter and those next to him. Because of this attachment, it does kind of resemble a miniature suppressor, but it’s not.

This is the prototype that was at SHOT Show. Everyone wanted it. I understand they had a cash offer of $600 to sell it, right there at the show. It is now in production and will be available soon.

Vickers Tactical released this video showcasing some new SureFire products including the Blast Diffuser. LAV is interviewing Jamie Wiedeman. They served together in the same Army unit for many years.

www.surefire.com

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SHOT Show – Springfield Armory

Sunday, January 25th, 2015

At this year’s SHOT Show, Springfield Armory unveiled a number of new stocks for their M1A and it variants. This includes MultiCam and Flat Dark Earth stocks for the SOCOM 16, Flat Dark Earth composite stocks for the Scout Squad, Kryptek Highlander for the standard M1A, and the Precision Adjustable stock for the Loaded M1A.

Springfield also introduced their new sub-compact XD MOD.2 line. MOD.2 has the new GripZone feature, which adds three different textured zones to the grip. These textures are designed to make the pistol less prone to torque, wrench, and flip when shooting, and each zone is designed to meet up with certain sections of the shooter’s hand for comfort and retention.

Additional features of the MOD.2 line include:

– Low-profile rear combat sight / fiber optic front sight
– Loaded chamber indicator
– Striker status indicator
– Posi-wedge slide serrations
– Slimmed slide for concealability
– Slim contoured disassembly lever
– Accessory rail
– Ultra Safety Assurance (USA) trigger system
– No snag trigger guard
– Ambi mag release
– HIGH-HAND grip relief
– HIGH-HAND beavertail
– Ultra slim contoured frame
– Grip safety

www.springfield-armory.com

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SHOT Show – Taurus

Sunday, January 25th, 2015

The Curve is one of the more unique pistols to be shown at SHOT Show. Chambered for .380 ACP, the Curve is designed specifically for right-side pocket carry, with its curved design and integrated belt clip. Its smooth, snag-free design, according to Taurus, ensures no visible printing when concealed.

The Curve has a “bore-axis sighting system”, where the three lines on the back of the slide function as the sighting system; the Curve has no iron sights. To make up for this, the Curve can be purchased with an integrated light and laser combo, which is built into the frame.

The magazine features a 6-round capacity, and is removed from the pistol by depressing both side tabs and pulling down.

www.taurususa.com/index.cfm

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SHOT Show – Standard Manufacturing

Sunday, January 25th, 2015

Following in the footsteps of Kel-Tec and UTAS, Standard Manufacturing has developed their own bullpup pump action shotgun with dual magazine tubes, however unlike the former two shotguns which feature a single barrel that feeds from two tubes, the DP-12 features double barrels. Two shells are chambered with each pump, and the trigger must be pulled twice to fire both barrels. Each tube is capable of holding 7 2 3/4″ shells, for a total capacity of 14+2. The DP-12 is machined from a solid billet of aircraft grade 7075 aluminum, and it features a spring loaded recoil pad.

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standardmfgllc.com/dp-12-instruction-manual

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SHOT Show – Maglula

Sunday, January 25th, 2015

Maglula’s Range Benchloader is a heavy-duty industrial 30-round loader for most standard .223/5.56 magazines, including aluminum, polymer, and steel magazines. The Benchloader’s design allows users to quickly load up to 30-rounds through its single stroke loading action. Its open design allows for examination of rounds prior to loading, and the design reduces wear on feed lips, prolonging magazine life.

www.maglula.com/product/ar15-m4-pmag-range-benchloader-5-56-223

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SHOT Show – IWI

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

The new Galil ACE line was on display at the IWI booth. Currently chambered for 7.62x39mm, the ACE line has the following features:

– reciprocating left side charging handle
– Modern polymer components for weight reduction
– Full length two-piece Picatinny top rail
– Picatinny tri-rail forearm with built-in, removable rail covers
– Adjustable iron sights with Tritium front sight post
– Accepts all standard AK-47 type magazines

This particular variant is a pistol which comes with IWI’s own side folding Stabilizing Brace.

Both this pistol and the side folding Stabilizing Brace variant feature an 8.3″ barrel.

As for upcoming variations of the ACE line, late Summer will see the introduction of the 7.62x51mm ACE, which will consist of two pistols and a full length rifle in multiple barrel lengths, all of which will accept standard SR-25 type magazines. The 5.56 ACE line will be available starting early 2016, and will accept standard AR-15 magazines.

www.israel-weapon.com

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SHOT Show – GLOCK

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

Perhaps generating the biggest buzz at the Glock booth was the new MOS or Modular Optic System pistols. The fairly recent trend of mounting miniature reflex optics to pistols has prompted Glock to offer their own optic-ready slides for various Glock pistol models.

Seen above is the Glock 34 MOS. The 34 is a long slide 9x19mm Glock, which has seen use in many competitive shooting events, making it a perfect fit for the new MOS line. The slides come standard with a removable cover plate, for use without an optic, as well as the necessary Torx wrench and screws. The MOS also comes with four adapter plates to accommodate most popular optic models.

Currently, the G34 Gen4, G35 Gen4, G41 Gen4, and G40 Gen4 are the four models slated to come out in the MOS configuration, although if the MOS line turns out to be popular enough it’s likely Glock would expand the MOS slides to other models. We were also told that currently the MOS has to be purchased as a complete pistol and the slides will not be sold separately. They are set to ship shortly after the completion of SHOT Show.

us.glock.com

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SHOT Show – Custom Gun Rails

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

Custom Gun Rails has introduced a new line of PVC rail covers for use with KeyMod. They’ve got over 300 designs to choose but get this, they are magnetic so once you own the rail cover you can select different plates.