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Blue Force Gear – Vickers Combat Applications Sling Now In Kryptek Patterns

Friday, May 9th, 2014

Blue Force Gear is now offering the proven Vickers Combat Applications Sling, as well as the 221 sling, in Kryptek Typhon and Highlander.

The VCAS is constructed from 1.25″ Invista solution dyed Cordura webbing, with color-matched ITW GhillieText Acetal low IR hardware. The overall length of the VCAS is adjustable to accommodate different sized weapons. Triglides are included on the front and back of the sling to attach directly to sling swivels, loops, slots, or other mounting solutions.

The 221 sling combines the effectiveness of the VCAS with the ability to be converted to a single point sling. By disengaging the RED swivel knob from the included button push swivel and reinserting it into the Molded Burnsed Socket on the webbing towards the rear, the 221 converts into a one point sling while retaining the instantaneous adjustment of the VCAS.

Available for a limited time only.

www.blueforcegear.com/kryptek-vickers-slings

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Skirmisher Firearms Training Bag

Friday, May 9th, 2014

The Skirmisher Firearms Training Bag is designed as a range pack and it’s a pretty awesome one at that. But, I bet you guys can think of a few other ways to use a bag with excellent compartmentalization options.

The Skirmisher can hold up to 3 full-sized handguns with or without lights as well as 1 AR-style rifle (broken down) and associated training gear such as ear/eye pro. Magazines, boxed ammunition and a top center bin for loose “top up” ammunition are all features of this pack. It can be transported backpack style, single strap style or carried from a continuous-length webbing handle. Padded in all key areas to protect lights, lasers and optics.

Available in Black, Coyote, Khaki, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

Dimensions: 25″ X 13″ X 4″ – This will give you a good idea of how big that is.

FirstSpear has also offered SSD readers a great deal. Buy any Skirmisher get a FREE “Other Girl” T-shirt with your order. Not shabby.

first-spear.com

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3HGR Durability Testing

Thursday, May 8th, 2014

In response to questions regarding the durability of the 3HGR, mainly if the gun rest can stand up to recoil and how durable the locks are, Treaper Ltd released this video which puts the sling through a battery of increasingly destructive tests, showing that the 3HGR is plenty capable of taking a beating, much less handling weapon recoil.

www.3hgr.fi/en

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Gerber CSW (Crew Served Weapon) Tool

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014

I visited the Gerber boot at the recent Warrior West Expo and the Gerber CSW (Crew Served Weapon) Tool caught my eye. It offers 13 tools to support operator level maintenance for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and M240 Crew Served Weapon. One tool, two sides.

M249
Gas Block, Removal Tool
Gas Block, Barrel Scraper
Gas Block, Shoulder Scraper
Gas Block, Inner Groove Scraper
Gas Block, Outer Groove Scraper
Piston, Inner Cup Scraper
Piston, Outer Groove Scraper
Gas Tube, Inner Groove Scraper

M240
Gas Block, Barrel Scraper
Gas Block, Shoulder Scraper
Gas Block, Outer Groove Scraper
Gas Block, Port Punch
Piston, Inner Cup Scraper
Piston, Outer Groove Scraper

FEATURES
Overall Length: 3.75″ x 1.31″ x .96″
Weight: 4.5 oz
Steel Type: 400 Series Stainless
Handle Material: Glass Filled Nylon
Tan499 Berry Compliant Sheath
Made in America
Lifetime Warranty

www.gerbergear.com/Military/Gear/CSW-Tool

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Telluric Group Completes Collimator Shipment To US Army

Sunday, May 4th, 2014

Jacksonville, FL – May 1, 2014 – Telluric Group, LLC. completed delivery of Small Arms Collimator (SAC) Kits to the US Army for inclusion in the Advanced Sniper Accessory Kit (ASAK). The SAC Kits, referred to by the Army as Sniper Weapon Collimators (SWC), were designed for use with the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) and the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle (ESR). They also work with legacy M24 sniper rifles.

The collimators were chosen by the Army as a no-comparison solution for two reasons. First, they speed up the initial live-fire zero process for weapons that have not yet been zeroed (i.e. during sniper training). Second, and most critically, they allow deployed snipers to accurately check zero in any environment without live-fire. “Going into the fight with a good zero is critically important,” said Brian Garrett of Telluric Group. “The SAC allows snipers to confirm zero quickly anytime, anywhere- before they leave the FOB [forward operating base], after movement across rough terrain, or even at their final firing position.” By ensuring that weapons are always zeroed, SACs have improved Soldiers’ confidence in their weapons and continue to enhance operational effectiveness.

Small Arms Collimators are manufactured by Pyser-SGI Limited, a British defense company known for over a century for their reliability and innovation. SACs are available for assault rifles, sniper weapons, machine guns, and grenade launchers. They work with iron sights, day optics, and image intensified night vision optics. Collimators are also available for thermal weapon sights and for IR and visible laser aiming devices. Telluric Group is the exclusive US distributor for Pyser-SGI and the Small Arms Collimator.

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Intelligent Armour – Universal Covert Shoulder Rig

Sunday, May 4th, 2014

Developed from IA’s older H&K MP5 A3 and MP5K covert shoulder rigs, the Universal Covert Shoulder Rig is adaptable to most “sub” size weapons. Four points of adjustment allow for the rig to be sized to any size covert operator.

The upper section is made of leather and rests on the shoulders. It is adjustable in the center of the shoulder blades for a better fit. The sling section comes in two sizes: short and long, although it can also can be customized by the manufacturer based on user requirement. The sling incorporates the military specification HK Snap Hook.

The MOLLE panel has adjustable belt loops, and is adjustable at the top so it can snugly fit under the arm.

The Covert Shoulder Rig is designed to fit under most clothing, but is designed to work best with jackets and long mac type coats.

Made in the UK.

www.body-armour-protection.co.uk/IA-Universal-Covert-Shoulder-Rig

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Wilson Combat – Vickers Elite Glock Sights

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

The long awaited Wilson Combat Vickers Elite sights for Glock pistols have arrived. The rear Elite Battlesight has a .145″ wide, deep U-Notch for optimum sighting in low-light, dynamic range conditions. Snag-free, the sight’s shelf shape enables one-hand slide cycling or malfunction clearance. The rear sight comes with a non-reflective matte black parkerized finish.

shopwilsoncombat.com/Vickers-Elite-Battlesight-for-Glock-Black-Serrated/productinfo/669B

The Elite Snag Free Front Sight are .245″ tall, with a black parkerized finish. They come in Green Fiber, Red Fiber, and Tritium dot optics. Designed for use with all 9mm, .40, 357 and .45 GAP caliber Glocks.

www.wilsoncombat.com

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B&T AG – VP9 – An Integrally Suppressed Pistol

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Designed at the request of a large animal Veterinarian who was called out to deal with animals that have been hit by cars on the Autobahn, the VP9 (Veterinarian Pistol – 9mm) is a quiet, single-shot pistol intended use when putting down injured animals and wounded game.

The pistol and suppressor components of the VP9 were developed simultaneously to produce the most quiet 9mm pistol in the world. Capable of a reduction of 31.5 dB, the suppressor is designed so that even standard 124 gr. FMJ ammunition won’t reach supersonic speed, producing a noise level as low as 129 dB – roughly the same level of noise as a car door closing; use of subsonic ammunition further lowers the sound signature to around 125 dB. In fact, according to B&T, the shot is so quiet that manipulating the bolt-like-action to cycle another round is louder than the shot itself.

No word on when the VP9 will be available for purchase, however it was featured in the April 2014 issue of the B&T Partner Update, so expect further updates soon.

www.bt-ag.ch/en/manufacturing/firearms

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