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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010ATK Industry Days #2
Saturday, June 26th, 2010Day 2 of ATK Industry Days at USTC found us checking out the KRISS-Vector 45 Sub-Gun. Today saw an increase of visitors, which is probably explained by the somewhat lower heat.
The new CT PEACE MAKER – Mid-Range caliber .45ACP – in what is termed Tamed Recoil…the KRISS Vector .45 Sub-Gun may for some shooters be THE choice…when using a .45 round, you can be sure of one thing; stopping power. It normally requires less ammo to knock an average man down.
Some of what KRISS claims are it’s benefits include; Better stopping power than any 9mm Sub-Gun, Weapon is designed to fire .45 rounds and is not a modification of another caliber, Reduced recoil and less muzzle climb, lighter weight, rapid target acquisition, easy to suppress, modular and modern design, lower training and maintenance costs, and US Made with Swiss technology.
www.kriss-usa.com – POC: Dennis Darcozy
SOCOM Reprograms Funds for Mk16 SCAR Purchase – Goes Heavy Instead
Saturday, June 26th, 2010While it’s been common knowledge in industry for some time, Military.com’s Kit Up! has received confirmation from SOCOM that reveals that they have abandoned the 5.56 version of the SCAR and will use FY 2011 money to buy more 7.62 Mk-17s to fill a “capability gap†for a 7.62 battle rifle. We’ve changed the title of the piece as it more accurately reflects what is happening. As we discussed awhile back, the fact that SOCOM is going to field a 7.62 battle rifle that was never down selected in an open competition is interesting news. On one hand you could applaud the command’s efforts to adapt to a changing situation while on the other, you could curse them for “sneaking” a gun into the hands of the troops that may or may not be the best available. We also want to point out that while just last month SCAR made it to the Milestone-C decision, the issue with the Mk16 had been brewing for quite some time and it is more the fact that SOCOM has released something on the issue than that there has been reluctance to replace the M4 SOPMOD. The major sticking point now is the development of a Basis of Issue Plan for the Mk17 and Mk20.
Read more: http://kitup.military.com/
Federal Premium LE Tactical HST
Friday, June 25th, 2010Today at the ATK Industry Day, SSD was privileged enough to witness a demonstration of Federal Premium LE’s new Tactical HST round in .45 Auto. When fired into ballistic gel, which is designed to simulate human flesh, the round penetrated a full 12 inches (the photo was taken off angle), expanding to a max diameter of .96 inches at its resting point. The round is a two piece projectile with a copper jacket that folds completely out of the way during penetration, while the round’s petals open to full expansion. The ammo is available in 9mm, .40, .45, and .357 SIG, however the SIG round is too fast, and as a result doesn’t fully open during penetration. More information can be found at www.le.atk.com.
Advanced Glock Slide Package
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010While the addition of a red dot sight to a race gun has been in vogue for quite some time, the concept is beginning to catch on with carry guns. One Source Tactical recently began to offer a custom Glock slide package that is designed to accept the Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) Sight. In this case they use the LED model in either 4 or 8 MOA.
Options are the name of the game with this slide. Not only do you have the option to send in your own slide for modification, you can purchase a new slide already milled to accept the RMR Sight. Additionally, you can choose a no iron sight option, or use suppressor sights or ghost ring versions. And finally, you can choose Unfinished, Black (flat or semi-gloss), Tan, or OD.
Additionally, they offer a new Lone Wolf barrel as an option in standard or threaded length as well as a Lone Wolf Recoil Spring.
ARMATAC SAW-MAG
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010ARMATAC Industries Inc. has just released this video of their SAW-MAG 150 round drum intended for the Marine Corps’ M27 IAR.
The MAGLETT
Monday, June 21st, 2010
We recently found out about the MAGLETTâ„¢ from Tuff Products. Designed by Ichiro Nagata, MAGLETTâ„¢ is an acronym for Magazine Wallet and holds all of your EDC items. More than anything else it is adaptable. The MAGLETTâ„¢ and has 2 larger pockets that can hold Cell Phones, M16-style Rifle Magazine and 4 smaller pockets to hold Credit Cards, Drivers License, Emergency Cash, Folding Knifes, Pistol Magazines etc. The inner most pouch can be worn inside the belt or pants and features a Tactical Pen Pocket which just so happens to accommodate the Kunai Tactical Pen also designed by Ichiro Nagata. It also features a 2 inch belt loop and is made in the USA. Available in Black and Coyote. Tuff Products was founded by Natt Stevens, formerly of Bianchi and Aker Leather.
US PALM Offers the AK30-10
Saturday, June 19th, 2010
SGCUSA.com has just added a 10-round California legal version of the popular US PALM AK30 magazine. The AK30-10 uses the same body as the AK30 but introduces a block that restricts the magazine to accepting only 10 rounds. It is available in Flat Dark Earth as well as Black.
