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E-PAK from ARES Defense

Friday, October 21st, 2011

E-PAK
The concept behind the development of the E-PAK modular storage system is that the one thing you would keep with you in an SHTF scenario is your weapon. Machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, the waterproof E-PAK storage containers are designed to mount to any Picatinny rail, providing immediate access to gear such as batteries, weapon repair parts, personal items, survival equipment and more.

EPAK Modular Storage Systems are available in two sizes and can be had as complete, prepackaged kits or empty for the DIYer.

Prepackaged kits include:

Deluxe AR/M4 Spare Parts Kit
o Firing Pin Retaining Pin
o Trigger Spring
o Hammer Spring
o Gas Rings
o Extractor
o Extractor Spring Assembly
o Extractor Pivot Pin
o Hammer/Trigger Pivot Pin
o Cam Pin
o Firing Pin
o Disconnector Spring
o Safety Selector Detent Spring
o Safety Selector Detent
o Buffer Detent Spring
o Buffer Detent
o Pivot Pin Detent Spring
o Pivot Pin

Survival Kit
o Liquid Filled Compass
o Serrated Lock back Folding Knife
o Fire Tinder
o Game Snare Wire
o High Strength Wire Saw
o Matches
o Safety Pins
o Split Shot Sinkers
o Fishing Hooks
o Fishing Line
o Ear Plugs

There is also a prepackaged standard M4 parts kit as well as a food procurement kit.

Mod-Rail
Mod-Rail is a complimentary PALS compatible mounting system that combines a MOLLE attachment with the back of a Mil Std 1913 rail. This allows you to rapidly store weapon accessories in a bag or in some cases on your gear.

www.aresdefense.com

M60E3 With Ammo Pack

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

One of our readers shared this photo with us of a SEAL carrying an M60E3 with a ammo pack that directly feeds the gun via an ammo chute.

Fight-Lite from ARES Defense

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

ARES Defense has been around for many years and while their bread and butter has been their weapon systems they showed us a couple of new products at the recent Modern Day Marine Expo. One, the Fight-Lite is an innovative modification to the standard AR-style upper receiver.

The Fight-Lite is a button activated low powered red LED that illuminates the interior of the upper receiver. It can be used in low-light conditions to check the chamber and assist with clearing stoppages. While ARES Defense offers an upper with the Fight-Lite already installed, the technology can be applied to existing uppers incorporating a spent case deflector.

aresdefense.com

Colt Super-Stoc

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Designed by Bill Rogers, the new Colt Super-Stoc will be available later this month on select AR and M4 rifles. Weighing in at 6.56 ounces it is the third generation of the Super-Stoc. It features a unique Cam-Lock system that locks onto the buffer tube like a solid stock. The Cam-Lock lever is reversible, enabling the shooter to customize the stock. The Super-Stoc also includes a removable recoil pad, sling loop, quick detach swivel sling mount.

In a press release, Bill Rogers, chief shooting instructor of the Rogers Shooting School said, ““The Colt Super-Stoc is one of the lightest, strongest and most secure collapsible stocks for the M4/AR series of weapons. Our partnership with Colt was a no-brainer. We want the highest quality rifle in the world to be outfitted with the world’s newest and most technologically advanced stocks available.”

Hat tip to Tactical Life.

Magpul Releases PMAG 30G for G36

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Magpul has released the PMAG 30G MagLevel (5.56×45 NATO). Optimized for use with the H&K G36, it still has all of the great features of the Maglevel PMAG including transparent windows on both sides of the body along with a painted indicator on the spring for quick determination of approximate rounds remaining in the magazine.

It is compatible with all 5.56x45mm Heckler & Koch G36 variants, excluding the semi-auto US marketed SL8.

Shipping now from Magpul dealers and the Magpul Store.

Raven Concealment Systems Launches New Website

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

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Raven Concealment Systems has launched a new e-commerce site and with comes some good news. RCS is shipping right hand, standard cut, no light holsters for the Glock 17/19/26 in 6 weeks and accessories ship in 1 to 2 weeks. The not-so-good news is that everything else ships in 16-18 weeks.

www.ravenconcealment.com

Stuff Like This Makes It Hard To Justify The Defense Budget

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Yesterday, I was surprised that the Army PAO released yet another story on their Tyr Tactical MICO knockoff now dubbed the “Ironmanan” by the Army after a rebranding effort to sex it up. But, this time they make it sound like the Iowa Army National Guard developed the product instead of Natick. It was somehow missed by the main stream media last time but this time it hit big. Let’s spread the word and let everyone know that the Army spent money building something that already existed.

Is there some fat that needs to be cut in the defense budget? Definitely. After reading this story, I’d say we can come up with a few nominees. So let’s do that. In the comments section, tell us about Fraud Waste & Abuse. This story was originally broken by Military.Com’s KitUp! in July.

Source: SSD 7 July 2011

The Army developed he “new” High-Capacity Ammunition Carriage System in 45 days for use by troops in Operation Enduring Freedom. As soon as I saw it I raised an eyebrow. Unfortunately, it already existed in the form of the MICO from Tyr Tactical. The MICO was developed on Tyr’s own dime and debuted about a year ago. If time was of the essence, it sounds like the Army wasted 45 days to redevelop a commercial product that already existed.

Since we haven’t actually seen the High-Capacity Ammunition Carriage System, it might work entirely differently from the MICO. For instance the MICO uses a dedicated frame while the Government model attaches to a Down East frame. However, conceptually, they work the same way. Granted, it’s been done before to varying degrees of success, but something had to inspire the idea. We have been at war for nine years and no one asked for this until now? Was there at the very least some outside inspiration? Take a look at both versions and you be the judge.

But then again, maybe they were just inspired by Hollywood.

Naw…I’m not buying it either. If anyone in Government ever questions why Industry has animosity toward them, this might just be a good place to start.

Good on Kit Up! for breaking this story.

TSD Combat Systems Mk 48 Feed Adapter

Monday, October 17th, 2011

TSD Combat Systems has fabricated an improved feed adapter interface for the Mk 48 Machine Gun after being approached by a unit using them in a deployed status. The issue feed adapter is stamped and prone to excessive wear.

Manufactured from heat treated 17-4 aerospace quality steel, TSD Combat Systems built the prototypes within 48 hours. Looking at the photo you can clearly see the changes. The feed adapters are available in the AquaTerraâ„¢ finish and in various Cerakote colors.

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