Remington just released this ad for the 870 Modular Combat Shotgun which features a user-configurable stock and barrel system. Check out the retention system. It’s made by Blade Tech specifically for the 870 MCS.
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870 Modular Combat Shotgun
Sunday, July 31st, 2011620v Millennium Adapter
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
The Danger Close 620v Millennium Adapter for the SureFire Low Pro Scout Light Mount is now available from Grey Group. It gives you the clearance you need for the 620v dual output head.
LTC Lucas Assumes Charter for PM Individual Weapons
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Yesterday, LTC Shawn Lucas (right in the photo above) assumed the charter for Program Manager Individual Weapons from LTC Chris Lehner who had held the position since September, 2008. LTC Lucas comes to his new position with a wealth of small arms experience having served as a Systems Coordinator for Small Arms and most recently as a Program Analyst for Soldier/Maneuver Systems in the Army G-8, Program Analysis and Evaluation Directorate.
A change of charter is akin to a change of command in a troop unit. The ceremony was officiated by COL Scott Armstrong, Project Manager Soldier Weapons, (left in the photo above). Earlier this month, COL Armstrong assumed the charter of PM Soldier Weapons from COL Douglas Tamilio. This is an exciting time to be working in Army small arms with dual pathed strategies for improvements to the existing M4 carbine as well as the search for an entirely new Individual Carbine.
Congratulations!
McNett Adds Realtree AP and Realtree Max-4 to Camo Form Lineup
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
We’ve mentioned McNett Corp’s Camo Form® Protective Camouflage Wrap on several occasions. While it is very popular with the hunting crowd, it also does a great job for those who want to camouflage their military and LE small arms. The addition of Realtree APâ„¢ and Realtree Max-4â„¢ add even more options to the tool box so that you can fine tune your weapon’s or equipment’s camouflage. Remember, Camo Form not only helps conceal your gear, it also protects your weapon’s finish as well as eliminates errant noises by padding parts. It’s self-clinging and easy to apply. What’s more, it isn’t permanent and won’t mar the finish of your kit.
The Institute of Military Technology
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
We recently found out that, naturally enough, Knight’s Armament Corp has a collection of Weapons, Military Vehicles and “Significant Memorabilia.” Unlike many collections which are kept under lock and key, KAC has decided to turn them into a sort of museum. Formed from the private collection of Reed Knight Jr, it is better known as The Institute of Military Technology. According their website, IMT “exists to Preserve, Educated and Motivate anyone who peruses this extensive collection.”
Here you can see the Hall of Armor which is joined by the Hall of Modern Arms and Hall of US Arms. In addition to eduction, the collection also serves as a “reference library” for weapons that are available for study by researchers at KAC.
The Institute of Military Technology is located in Titusville, Florida. To learn more, check out the website. www.instmiltech.com
The SureFire MAG5-60 in Action
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011SureFire fans Patriot36 produced this demonstration of the MAG5-60 with an M16A2, LWRC SBR, and FN SCAR. All-in-all, they are well built magazines; manufactured to spec. Unfortunately, the team didn’t demonstrate the compatibility of the magazines with out-of-spec receivers. As with the PMAG, this has been the only issue we have seen with the SureFire magazines. However, they do run like a sewing machine in mil-spec weapons. The problem isn’t with the magazines. They are built properly. It’s the guns that shooters try to use them with that are the issue. Normally, out-of-spec guns rifles wouldn’t be a problem but the USMC’s adoption of the M27 IAR from H&K has made this a bit of an issue, despite the Marines’ purchase of a fairly small numbers of this 416 variant.
Battle Ready PMAG
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011STAT International has been offered the exclusive distribution rights to the Battle Ready PMAG (BRP). It is a modified PMAG with a stippling process. Stippling is a heat treatment texture given to plastic/polymer which in this case, will enhance the shooter’s grip on the magazine. GPI Custom Gunworks developed the process used on these PMAGs which can consistently treat 60 per hour.
As you can see, the BRP is made from a non-window 30 round PMAG. New BRPs can be purchased for $20.00 or you can send yours in to be treated for $5.00 per magazine plus shipping. EMAGs are next.
Interested parties should contact info@statintl.com.
RB1 Combat Pistol Sights
Sunday, July 17th, 2011
Redback One’s custom designed Combat Pistol Sights are now in production and should be ready in a few weeks. At first they’ll only be available for Glock model handguns but they may add other pistols based upon demand.
According to RB1, they have been working on these sights over several months of T&E to find the perfect match of height, width and depth to produce a pair of combat sights that shoot Point Of Aim/Point Of Impact at all ranges out to 100m. They are being produced by 10-8 Performance who have a great reputation for producing quality sights.
Interested parties should contact RB1 to reserve theirs.
