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Crye Precision Launches SIX12 Website

Friday, May 23rd, 2014

Crye Precision has launched a website dedicated specifically to their revolutionary new modular shotgun, the SIX12.

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The SIX12 debuted during SHOT Show, hailing Crye’s initial foray into weapons production. The bullpup design is a 6-round, 12-gauge, cylinder-fed shotgun that can be mounted to most AR platforms, or used in a stand alone configuration.

six12.com

MagPod Sneak Peek

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

Remember MagPod, the aftermarket baseplate for Magpul Pmags that turns them into a monopod? Well after several delays it looks as if a production model is finally coming.

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SOFIC 2014 – Pelican VITAL-Case

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

pelican’s VITAL-Case Solution is a new intelligent case that holds up to 50 M4/M16 weapons.

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When weapons are RFID chipped, the case facilitates GPS tracking of each weapon through a software interface. It will also tell you if a weapon has been removed from the case.

This same technology can also be used to ship narcotics or other controlled substances.

Tracking Technology by www.VerdaSee.com with storage technology by www.pelican.com

SOFIC 2014 – KAC SR-47

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

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Originally developed in late 2001 for an Urgent Operational Requirement from Army SOf deployed to Afghanistan for an 7.62 x 39 AR-style carbine that accepts AK magazines, the Knights Armament Corp SR-47 was recently dusted off due to renewed military interest in the design.

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www.knightarmco.com

SOFIC 2014 – Tactical Revolution

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

Tactical Revolution has introduced a weapon mountable ballistic shield for use with weapons in fixed positions that do not have a more elaborate gun shield.

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The AJAX Armor System is intended to protect the gunner from enemy fire into his shoulder area which is more lightly armored than the chest. Consisting on a Picatinny rail mount and armored 46100 steel plates, AJAX weighs 1.46 lbs per mount and 3.6 lbs per plate. Naturally, this means it’s meant for use in fixed positions but it can quickly be mounted and dismounted from the weapon.

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Available through International Armored Group and manufactured by Tactical Revolution, LLC

SOFIC 2014 – Precision Targeting

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

Precision Targeting develops solid state weapon mounted targeting systems. I got a chance to check out a developmental model of their new RIANOV Eagle at SHOT Show.

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The RIANOV Eagle is a weapon mounted (1913 compatible) ballistic computer. It offers a fully compensated ballistic solution monitoring environmental conditions and weapon system orientation (slope and cant) to provide a firing solution.

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The military version is interoperable with the STORM, Rulr and RAPTOR. Additionally, it offers Field of View truing meaning rather than playing with the computer to tweak muzzle velocity, the shooter can enter raw mil adjustments based on what he saw. The RIANOV Eagle holds up to 16 weapon systems and up to 60 dope solutions per weapon system.

www.rianov.com

SOFIC 2014 – Magpul L-Plate

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

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Occasionally, one of my best finds at a trade show will turn out to be something that has been around for some time. While most of the shooting world has adopted polymer rifle magazines there are still those who are required to use the US GI 30 round mag, such as the Marine Corps. Years ago, Magpul introduced the L-Plate, a low profile base plate that replaces the base plate on the issue mag. It’s made from Santorene over molded onto a steel plate. Unlike the Ranger Plate, the L-Plate has a much lower, streamlined shape that is easy to grab and has channels for cordage if you use that to aid in pulling them from mags or the old-school carabiner storage for empties. The L-Plate also serves as a bumber to help lengthen the life cycle of the mag.

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I think that the L-Plate is a great after market upgrade for US GI 30 round mags. Sold in packs of 3. Check it out.

www.Magpul.com

SOFIC 2014 – L3 Integrated Optical Systems

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

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Pittsburgh-based L3 Integrated Optical Systems showed me their new Long-Range Sniper System which is like an optic on steroids. They’ve taken a popular commercial off- the-shelf 4×22 optic and integrated laser range finder, temperature, MEMS cant and incline sensors. The base optic’s etched reticle is still there so even if your electronics go down, you’ll be able to effectively engage targets.

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The LSS integrates algorithms for M24, M110, M40, XM2010 and M107.
Naturally, all of that additional data being integrated right at the optic is going to increase the probability of first round hits. But, the shooter will still need basic marksmanship skills such as breathing and trigger control.

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For more information, contact sales.ios@l-3com.com.