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Blade-Tech WRS RMR Equipped Glock 17 Tactical Holster System

Friday, June 17th, 2011

We’ve mentioned Advanced Glock Slide Packages before. In fact, having recently fired a Glock 19 equipped with the Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) Sight courtesy of Trijicon, I can tell you that, while it takes some getting used to, it is a pretty slick system.

One of the current issues with such a modification to your Glock is carriage. Some have taken a dremel tool to their holster of choice to good effect but this can result in a useless chunk of Kydex if you get it wrong. But not to worry, Blade-Tech has developed a purpose built solution.

Officially dubbed the “TSD – Blade-Tech WRS RMR Equipped Tactical Holster System” it is based naturally, on Blade-Tech’s excellent WSR (Weapon Retention System level 2) holster. There is plenty of room in the barrel area to accommodate the mini red dot sight. What’s more, it is a very versatile holster as it equipped with their Tactical Modular Mounting System allowing it to rapidly change carrying configurations.

This holster is designed to fit the Glock 17 and 22. However, it will fit the Glock 19 and 23 with a little room in the barrel area.

The holster is currently available through www.onesourcetactical.com.

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Team SureFire Sweeps MGM Ironman 3-Gun

Friday, June 10th, 2011

SureFire has announced that Team SureFire kicked ass at the 2011 MGM Ironman 3-Gun competition (okay, they didn’t use those exact words) with women’s captain, Maggie Reese, men’s captain Barry Dueck and co-captain Mike Voigt, all repeating as champions in their divisions.

“Last year’s championship was a blur because we shot over three long days in rough conditions,” said Reese, who just started shooting competitively four years ago. “This year I was able to focus and just get the job done while enjoying the match along the way. It was fantastic!”

Team SureFire, also features 10-time multi-gun national champion and Open Division shooter, Michael Voigt, and the 3-Gun Nation tour points leader and team captain, Barry Dueck, who already has two tour wins this year in the Heavy Optics Division. Dueck and Voigt were also teammates on USA’s 2008 IPSC World Shoot team where they took top honors in the Modified Division.

SureFire also sponsors other shooters around the country like world record pistol shooter, Max Michel, who recently won the Double Tap Championship. Other 3-gun shooters who proudly wear the SureFire logos on their jersey are Team FNH and Taran Butler (5-time National Champion).

Congrats!

www.facebook.com/surefire

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SOF Warrior Briefing on Weapons

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

SOF Warrior – Weapons Brief SOFIC 2011

Pay particular attention to these slides.

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A FastMag for Your Pistol

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Shown quietly in back rooms at SHOT Show, the FastMagâ„¢ Pistol (FMP) from ITW Military Products has just been released. The unique design carries the magazine bullets forward and is compatible with most double stack 9mm, double stack .40 cal, single & double stack .45 cal magazines. That’s right, you can carry single OR double stack magazines in the same carrier. Just like its rifle cartridge siblings, the FMP is available in duty belt or PALS compatible variants. In addition to PALS compatibility, the FMP is also designed to ‘double-stack’ on all FastMagâ„¢ Gen III & FastMagâ„¢ Heavy.

The FMP will be available in Black, Tan 499, Foliage Green, and Coyote Brown. Except for Black, all FMPs are made with GhillieTEXâ„¢ material.

Currently available in Black from Supply Captain, get yours now.

www.supplycaptain.com

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Now It All Makes Sense (Glock Content)

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Just a little humor to break the levity around here. BTW, we love Glocks. The Gen 4? Not so much.

Thanks US Palm!

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THOR XM408 ASA

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Firing the .408 Chey-tac round, the XM408 ASA from THOR Global Defense utilizes a 30″ fluted Krieger match barrel and a unique chassis to help mitigate recoil, allowing for quicker follow up shots. Additionally, this is a lot of gun so it incorporates a carry handle to help facilitate getting it in place as well as an adjustable cheek piece to enhance ergonomics. The stock is also fully adjustable and manufactured from hardened aluminum.

The .408 Cheyenne Tactical cartridge was envisioned to fill a role in between the .338 Lapua Magnum and .50 BMG rounds. It is intended for use in the anti-personnel, anti-sniper and anti-materiel roles and features a (supersonic) precision range of 2,200 yards (2,000 m).

Info on the .408 round
Magnum rifle primer
Bullet diameter: .4077″
Copper nickel alloy
Overall cartridge length: 4.307
Velocity: 2900 fps
Ballistic Coefficient: .942 (avg. over 3500 yards)

The XM408 ASA from THOR Global Defense Group is available from Knesek Guns.

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Another Mission First Tactical Sneak Peek

Monday, June 6th, 2011

A few weeks ago we gave you a gander at Mission First Tactical’s new foregrip and mentioned that they had several new designs on the way. They are manufactured using new materials from DuPont’s Military Plastics division.

Shown below is the Engage™ Tactical Pistol Grip, a pistol grip designed for the Stoner family of weapons (AR15/M16/M4 etc) with MFT’s own Tac Skin™ texturing. The design covers the receiver gap that causes discomfort during sustained usage. Secure watertight grip storage uses a captive plugged and has a foam block with quick access tab to diminish rattle.


Also shown is the Reactâ„¢ Magwell Grip. A lot of guys still use this hold as their primary despite having transitioned from the MP5 years ago. It isn’t wrong, it just isn’t the current preferred way to hold the carbine. Some say this grip allows for mid-point balance with less effort to direct muzzle. Additionally, there will be situations where you can’t grab to gun way out front. So this may be a good choice if you fit one of those categories. MFT has incorporated pressure pad wells to allow for accessory activation for both right and left handed shooters. Additionally, their design will not interfere with the magazine and there is a plugged secure water tight storage compartment for 2 x CR123 batteries.

Last, but certainly not least, is the first sighting of the Battlelinkâ„¢ Low Profile Stock prototype with the Garmin 401/301 Upper Mount. MFT considered the use of body armor in the design and it features an angled non-slip butt pad allowing for faster presentation. There is a pivoting rear accessed water tight storage compartment that has a foam storage block to diminish rattle. With 2 quick detach sling mounting points and an enhanced cheek weld. This product is still 2 months out from full production. Also, utilizing the accessory mounting provision they have attached a Garmin 401 GPS upper mount. This mount has been designed for the Garmin 401/301, is ambidextrous, and according to MTS, “has been over-engineered to ensure it is bomber and leaves no chance for your GPS to hit the deck.”

For more info visit missionfirsttactical.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/missionfirsttactical.

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StrikeMark Targets

Saturday, June 4th, 2011

Originally envisioned as a lightweight, low-cost sniper target, the SM-1 is manufactured from AR500 steel (3/8″ strike face) in order to withstand the repeated hammering of high caliber ammunition. I’ve had a couple of opportunities to see them in action and man, I can tell you, I’m impressed. The reset for this target is an amazing 1.5 seconds. Then, I found out the price and I was ecstatic. It retails at $999.00!

The SM-1 is powered by an internal battery which offers over 1500 resets per charge. It incorporates a carrying handle and is fairly lightweight (50 lbs) so it isn’t a big deal to carry it over to an outlet to recharge. While it is weather resistant, I don’t recommend leaving it out in the weather indefinitely. After all, it is manufactured from steel.

The StrikeMark SM-1 is an excellent sniper target, but they recently introduced an ingenious stand system in order to raise the targets up for pistol and other practical shooters. This has greatly increased its utility and opened it up for a whole other group of shooters. The spiked feet used to hold the target in place on the ground fit right into holes on the shelf of the stand so it isn’t going anywhere. Also, the legs are a standard pipe size so they can be cut to adjust for uneven terrain and are easily replaced.

A variety of targets have been developed including this one specifically for Advanced Armament Corporation and they are constantly developing new options.

In fact, look for StrikeMark Targets at the AAC Silencer Shoot this weekend at T1G.

At this price and capability, not only can LE agencies and private ranges afford to incorporate automated targets but individuals can as well. Additionally, StrikeMark will work with you to produce specialized targets for the SM-1.

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