A lot of companies are making armor carriers with Kangaroo pockets. S & S Precision has developed a molded Kydex magazine insert that provides positive retention of your mags. Optimized for use with the LBT-6094A Plate Carrier.
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NBOW – Special Tactical Services
Friday, September 9th, 2011The one thing we didn’t write about yesterday was the excellent range support provided by Special Tactical Services at the NBOW Range Day. They pulled a trailer up, armed with an M240, M249 and PKM on weapons mounts.
Additionally, they brought a wide variety of small arms to the shoot including the Barrett M82, FN SCAR 16 and a wide variety of Soviet small arms. They also brought lots of ammo. Overall, the mood of the attendees was excellent and fun was had by all.
At today’s event STS displayed their Force Protection Trailer. Equipped with a variety of mounts and weapon shields including transparent armor solutions.
Here, you can see the business end of their weapon shields as well as an RPG shield mounted on the corner. STS manufactures all of their shields from AR500 steel. Additionally, they build all of the weapon mounts.
Finally, STS provides numerous weapon operator and maintenance courses.
For more info, visit www.spectacserv.com
NBOW – AmericanSnipers.org
Friday, September 9th, 2011
AmericanSnipers.org is a non-profit group (501-(C)3) staffed by volunteer former and current military and LE snipers. They raise awareness of the needs of our snipers as well as funds to supply equipment not supplied by the Government. They are extremely successful. From 2003-2010 they supported 675 different platoons. Additionally, they are well known for their raffles and innovative morale items such as patches, coins, and t-shirts.
Glock Replacing Recoil Springs on Gen4 Pistols
Thursday, September 8th, 2011GLOCK, Inc. is voluntarily replacing the recoil spring assembly (RSA) on its new Gen4 pistols, with the exception of G26 and G27, to ensure all Gen4s perform up to GLOCK demanding specifications. Visit www.teamglock.com/customer-service/recoil-spring-exchange for more information.
NBOW Range Day – Strikemark Targets
Thursday, September 8th, 2011Strikemark Targets supplied several of their SM-1 targets for use during range day.
Look for a report on an innovative new product from them tomorrow.
NBOW Range Day – Sig Sauer
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Sig Sauer recently introduced the M400 which features a gas impingement system carbine. Based on market needs for a reliable, less expensive alternative to the 516’s piston operating system. Both the 516 and M400 feature Sig Sauer’s ambidextrous lower receiver.
Here you can see the 516 paired with the Elite suppressor. They have measured less than 100 db with this can. An interesting feature of the 516, is that you can dial the gas down to the point that it can be fired without cycling the bolt, further reducing the audible signature by 2-3 db. Of course, the biggest downside to suppressed 5.56 is the lack of subsonic ammo.
NBOW Range Day – Bushnell
Thursday, September 8th, 2011Here is the Bushnell Elite Tactical Scope mounted on an LMT 308 MWS. It is a 3 x 21 scope and features the Horus 59 reticle and large turrets to facilitate adjustments in low light and inclement weather. Look for it after the first of the year.
Bushnell Products are available through Simpson Sales Company, Inc.
NBOW Range Day – H&K
Thursday, September 8th, 2011I am attending the New Breed of Warrior range day at US Training Center in Moyock, NC.
H&K demo’d several weapons including the USMC’s new M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. Here you can see the weapon with most of the issue accessories. The backup sights will be swapped out for the KAC micro sight and the Marines have asked for a slight modification to the butt stock. The latch for removal of the pad will be changed in order to make it more difficult to remove. This way it won’t accidentally be removed.
Additionally, H&K unveiled their new HK169 Grenade Launcher. Designed to replace the HK69 stand alone GL, it takes the US Army issue M320 and strips the sights off the top in favor of a rail. Additionally, it integrates the side folding stock from the G36. These changes save about 1.5 lbs. When the stock is removed almost another pound can be shaved from the weight.
I fired two TPT rounds from the HK169 which is one of only three examples here in the US. It was fitted with rudimentary leaf sights so there was a little bit of Kentucky windage but I was on target by the second round.
