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Saturday, November 27th, 2010The M320 Holster You’ve Been Looking For
Friday, November 26th, 2010In March, we introduced you to S&S Precision’s Holster for the M320 Grenade Launcher. Simple, yet effective, it provides a carrying solution yet unmatched.
Overall, Soldiers like the new M320 40mm Grenade Launcher but prefer to carry it in the stand alone configuration due to its weight and attached aiming device. Employing the weapon in this fashion also has the added bonus that the Grenadier will concentrate on using the launcher as a primary weapon rather than an add-on the M16/M4.
The issue with this is how to carry it. Soldiers have dreamed up several Rube Goldberg contraptions to secure the weapon when not in use. However, the best answer I have seen is the Grenade Launcher Holster from S&S Precision. Available in left and right versions, the mounting systems allows the holster to be attached to the armor at virtually any angle. Since most troops use the launcher with butt stock, there is also a paddle available for the holster to allow it to be hip mounted.
The launcher is held in place by a molded plastic shroud that grips the barrel. Additionally, the barrel sits atop a plug that features an O ring designed to keep debris out of the muzzle. The Grenade Launcher Holster also comes with a bungee to further secure the weapon when needed.
I highly recommend that Grenadiers take a look at this solution. It is also something that the folks at PM-Individual Weapons should consider. The holster is available from Grey Group.
US PALM Adds AKTR Colors
Monday, November 22nd, 2010The AKTR (AK Tri Rails) offered by US PALM are manufactured by Midwest Industries. US PALM added a top cover designed to mount an optic. Now, they are offering two additional colors: OD and FDE.
SureFire Wins USSOCOM VBL-H & VBL-III Contracts
Thursday, November 18th, 2010Early this year, Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane released a solicitation for a new generation of Very Bright Lights. Several companies answered the call and Crane has awarded contracts to SureFire for their HellFighter, M620V Scout Light®, and the M720V RAIDâ„¢ that we wrote about at SHOT Show 2010. Two types of Very bright Lights were selected. The VBL-H (visible bright light heavy) and VBL-III. Both contracts are Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity.
The VBL-H contract is for $16.6 million and will field the HellFighter as a heavy weapons light. The HellFighter is no stranger to SOF troops and models were purchased under a similar contract a few years back. It is designed for use with weapons such as the the M2, illuminating out to over 800 yards. It’s also been used for IED detection. This unit is specific to the needs of the Department of the Navy and is technically the fourth variant. Variants II and III are being tested by other branches of the United States Military.
The VBL-III contract is valued at $14.9 million contract, fielding personal weapon lights for members of USSOCOM. The two light that were chosen feature LED lamps that provide both white and IR light. To choose one or the other the user simply pulls out and twists the head to switch between the modes. The RAID also features additional functionality as you can see on the photo.
For more info visit www.SureFire.com. other organizations who are interested in these lights visit www.adsinc.com/surefire.
Blue Force Gear Unleashes New Site
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Blue Force Gear has done a great job of updating their look and added a few new features as well including product videos featuring BFG spokesmodel Larry Vickers. BFG has developed several brands that we love including the Denied Area Pattern line of packs and accessories. If you’re not familiar go find out what you’ve been missing. And while you are there take advantage of free shipping from now until Christmas!
HAMR is Enroute to the Objective
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010FNH put together a pretty slick video showcasing their various weapons. Yes, some of the background noise is a bit contrived in the beginning but what do you want, it’s marketing. Give it a second to get rolling and then just sit back and enjoy. It even features the recently released Heat Adaptive Modular Rifle (HAMR).
Daniel Defense and Vickers Tactical Team Up to Produce Instructional Videos
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010Larry Vickers recently invited SSD to C2 Shooting Center for a behind the scenes glimpse of production of his instructional training videos. Produced by Daniel Defense, filming was conducted by his very accomplished crew from Tactical Impact. Fourteen very lucky students were invited in for two days of free training from Larry Vickers. In exchange for the free training, they will be immortalized along with Larry on his multi-disc Blue Ray tactical carbine and handgun videos.
In fact, these should be available for order next week on Black Friday. Keep your eyes peeled for word on www.DanielDefense.com as well as www.VickersTactical.com. They are great for those students who can’t make it to a Vickers course, as a refresher for previous students, or as sheer entertainment for the enthusiast. Larry Vickers is a wealth of knowledge and spends ample time providing insight on why he uses the TTPs he does as well as a constant running history lesson.
The World’s Assault Rifles
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Penned by Gary Paul Johnston and Thomas B. Nelson, the new book ‘The World’s Assault Rifles’ profiles, as far as we can tell, every assault rifle ever developed. Defense Review has published an extensive article on the book which includes a peak inside. Check out the review here. To order go here.
