Strike Industries has introduced their new multifunction handguard for use with AR15-style firearms. The MITCH series handguard is both economical and is a true plug-and-play design, eliminating the need to replace a barrel nut, front sight post, or buy a low profile gas block.
The MITCH features an ergonomic design with modular rail segments. It also has a lower handstop which can be moved to any position in the bottom slot and into any direction.
KitUp! had a cool story yesterday on MagGrips LLC which is a company that manufactures die cut grip kits for magazines and weapon systems (like the 30 round Magpul 2nd generation PMAG). The whole idea is to bring custom stippling to the recessed spaces on magazines (or on a weapon). Since, they are die cut they fit perfectly and offer a great look as well as grip.
Read all about it at kitup.military.com.
Remington issued this statement earlier today regarding their recent award for 24,000 M4A1 carbines by the US Army.
4/24/2012 MADISON, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”), a member of the Freedom Group family of companies, is pleased to announce the award of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of a maximum of 120,000 M4/M4A1 carbines by the US Army Contracting Command in Warren, Michigan, on Friday, April 20, 2012.
“It is a great honor to be awarded this contract from the United States Army,” said John Day, Vice President, Remington Defense Division, former Marine, and Iraq War Veteran. “Our workforce is extremely proud to be adding this combat-proven carbine to the Remington Defense family alongside our combat-proven sniper rifles, suppressors and shotguns. We will produce these carbines with the same diligence, attention to detail, and quality that snipers and shooters worldwide expect from Remington.”
The M4 and M4A1 carbines are the US Army’s primary individual combat weapons and will be produced by Remington to the US Army’s M4 technical data package. The Army has initially ordered 24,000 M4A1 carbines from Remington; deliveries will start in September, 2013.
“The innovation, quality and reliability of Remington rifles have made our company a leader in defense markets around the world,” said General Michael W. Hagee (USMC, Ret.), a Remington Arms board member and former Commandant of the Marine Corps.
“The chance to expand our strong military and defense presence producing M4s for the U.S. Army is a great opportunity,” added General George Joulwan (US Army, Ret.), also a Remington board member and former Supreme Allied Commander of Europe and head of NATO Forces. “We are proud and honored to serve those who serve all of us.”
Remington, in operation since 1816, is one of the oldest continuously operating manufacturers in the country. The M4 and M4A1 carbines will be produced at Remington’s core rifle manufacturing facility in Ilion, New York.
George Kollitides, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Group and Remington Arms, noted, “Over the past four years, we have made a substantial investment in Remington’s ability to compete in the government small arms space by modernizing our production facilities, focusing our research and development on end-user requirements, and ensuring consistent and repeatable quality in a high volume, high mix manufacturing environment. We see this award as proof that an American manufacturing company can still expand its product offerings and compete in this modern age to provide best in class weaponry to our troops defending freedom around the globe.”
GlockStore.com has just introduced the Tactical Concealed Carry. It features 7 pockets including handwarmer and bicep pockets with pile for ID as well as 2 internal chest mounted concealment pockets. The concealment pockets are built into the jacket and have a velro lining that accepts the velcro holster and magazine carriers or other accessories. One handgun holster is included with the jacket. These pockets are large enough to accommodate a full-size 1911 or Glock 21. The velcro holster and accessories are adjustable for ride within the concealment pocket so you can position and support your gear as needed. Additionally, the gun does not print or make the jacket sag.
The jacket is made from a water repellant, 100% polyester 4-way stretch fabric. Available in Black or Coyote sizes Medium – XXX-Large.
We’ve written several times about the awesomeness that is the their patented Multi-Environment Rewrite System. It’s been used for several applications including the US Marine Corps’ Battalion Infantry Operations Support Kit. Not only is it erasable, but it is also impervious to weather and human blood. Additionally, it remains there until you want it gone. Now, this rewritable technology has been used to develop a Sniper Data Book.
Officially called the Simplified Density Altitude – Sniper Data Book, it is a joint venture between THUNDER BEAST ARMS CORPORATION, GUERILLA TACTICAL, DEMIGOD LLC, and MIR/THULS. And, just like the name implies, data in the book is organized by Density Altitude which, once computed can actually be a constant across multiple environments and can be ascertained via a device such as a Kestrel or by using the density altitude chart in the book. As you learn more about your weapon and various loads/conditions, you can save it to the confirmed section of the data book.
The Sniper Data Book is modular. The standard version supports .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) but you can add modules for additional cartridges. Already, the two military standard .300 Win Mag loadings, Mk 248 Mod 0 and Mod 1, are available as plug-in modules with more on the way. You can also add other standard THULS modules to the book for further customization. For example, you can use the glow-in-the-dark range card seen above.
It comes with three hard binder rings but these can be changed out for cable rings if desired. This article is only the tip of the iceberg. The learn about all of the aspects of the Simplified Density Altitude – Sniper Data Book, visit thunderbeastarms.com/products/databook
I’d venture to say that anyone who ever got stuck using a government travel card issued by Bank of America has a few choice words for them. But now, firearm manufacturer McMillan Group International has an even better reason for you to consider any relationship you might have with Bank of America. The following was posted on their Facebook wall on Friday and went viral over the weekend.
McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, McMillan Firearms Manufacturing, McMillan Group International have been collectively banking with Bank of America for 12 years. Today Mr. Ray Fox, Senior Vice President, Market Manager, Business Banking, Global Commercial Banking came to my office. He scheduled the meeting as an “account analysis” meeting in order to evaluate the two lines of credit we have with them. He spent 5 minutes talking about how McMillan has changed in the last 5 years and have become more of a firearms manufacturer than a supplier of accessories.
At this point I interrupted him and asked “Can I possible save you some time so that you don’t waste your breath? What you are going to tell me is that because we are in the firearms manufacturing business you no longer what my business.”
“That is correct” he says.
I replied “That is okay, we will move our accounts as soon as possible. We can find a 2nd Amendment friendly bank that will be glad to have our business. You won’t mind if I tell the NRA, SCI and everyone one I know that BofA is not firearms industry friendly?”
“You have to do what you must” he said.
“So you are telling me this is a politically motivated decision, is that right?”
Mr Fox confirmed that it was. At which point I told him that the meeting was over and there was nothing let for him to say.
I think it is import for all Americans who believe in and support our 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms should know when a business does not support these rights. What you do with that knowledge is up to you. When I don’t agree with a business’ political position I can not in good conscience support them. We will soon no longer be accepting Bank of America credit cards as payment for our products.
Kelly D McMillan
Director of Operations
McMillan Group International, LLC
623-582-9635
www.mcmillanusa.com
SSD would like to echo the sentiments above. If you value the second amendment, strongly consider what companies you do business with, especially banks.
One of the things we really like about Off The Grid Concepts is that they don’t shy away from a challenge. Last week we saw that they built a holster for a Smith & Wesson Model 327 TRR8 with integrated sight and frame rails.
video by artoflalansilva.com
