The new weapon sight selected for use by the MoD is a special variant that utilizes a 4 power optic in a custom chassis. It is not variable like the Spectre DR.
Photo: UK MoD
The new Spectre sight is seen on the L86 carried by the second Soldier from the left.
Got a Xenomorph problem? Then here’s the answer; modeled to look like the M-41A Pulse Rifle from the movie “Aliens” is the MAX-41A. Composed of a SWD M-11/9 submachine gun and a Remington 870 short barreled shotgun, it holds 50 9mm rounds via a Sumoi “Coffin” magazine and three 12 gauge, 2-3/4″ shells. That’s two in the magazine and one in the chamber. The MAX-41A also includes a red dot sight and digital shot counter, both of which power on with insertion of the magazine, as well as a collapsible stock.
There are three things we would like to see happen in the Soldier Systems world for our American Warriors.
1. A New Camo Pattern for the Army (and Air Force). Something effective would be nice.
2. Change the Color of Small Arms from Black to Anything Earth-tone. SOCOM seems to have figured it out with the SCAR. Flat Dark Earth works pretty well.
3. Fresh Drawers for the Marines. A little known problem is that Marine Corps has a policy to reissue cold weather long underwear once a Marine turns them in. We get being thrifty and all but come on. Who wants to wear a pair of underwear that some other guy wore for 12 months before you? The Army has a Soldier retain them throughout their career and the Air Force doesn’t want anything back that was worn against the skin. Maybe somebody on the Hill can see their way to a set aside for underwear.
The History Channel presents “Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs” tonight at 9PM Eastern. Portions of the show were filmed at Tier 1 Group’s facility near Memphis, Tennessee and this two-hour special will feature a discussion by EOTAC’s Fernando Coelho of ballistic gelatin and its use in wound profiles for various rounds.
One of our readers clued us in on these new targets featuring zombie silhouettes. Billed as “The only target that will eat your brain”, many will find these entertaining and a nice diversion from standard targets. In addition to the four different black and white figures offered by the manufacturer, Law Enforcement Targets has six different color versions including the dreaded Frans – Nazi Zombie. Each target is 25″ x 35″ and printed on 60 lbs paper. Competition-style target zones are included on the torso and brain but cannot be seen from a distance.
They are available, aptly enough, from www.zombietargets.net.
FAILZERO has been gaining a lot of momentum on the net lately and for good reason. I first ran into them almost a year ago at SHOT Show in Orlando. They displayed several pistols that had been treated but in the meantime they developed an M16/M4 kit (There is also an AR-15 kit available). The key to FAILZERO is their EXO Technology, a surface technology that provides permanent dry lubricity which eliminates the need to apply oil or grease to treated parts for the life of the weapon. Plus it makes clean up a snap.
FAILZERO developed a completely assembled, ready to install, M16/4 Bolt and Carrier System. The kit includes six critical parts that are treated with EXO Technology, . Additionally, EXO Technology is 40% more wear resistant than Chrome with a very Low Coefficient of Friction.
The kit includes:
• *Case Hardened, Shot Peened and MPI Bolt (Magnetic Particle Inspected)
• *Bolt Carrier
• *Chrome Lined Gas Key hardened and staked to Mil-Spec
• *Hammer
• *Extractor
• *Cam Pin
• Mil-Spec Gas Rings
• Grade 8 Hardened Fasteners
• Blue Extractor Insert
• Firing Pin and Retainer
* Parts treated with EXO Technology
The kit is available from Extreme Outfitters.
Note: (It is the buyer’s responsibility to observe all firearm laws)
Last week we wrote that Magpul would be introducing several new products between now and SHOT Show. While it has been an acknowledged project for some time, the 20-Round 7.62 NATO SR25/Mk11/M110 Polymer Magazine is no less welcome in the market. Magpul is always striving to build a better mousetrap and this is no exception. Designed to accept the longer M118LR bullets used in sniper weapons such as the Knight’s M110, the magazine fits SR25/DPMS-pattern rifles. Additionally, it incorporates the snap on dust/impact cover now synonymous with PMAGs.
As the new magazine features a slightly curved body, it will be interesting to see if any problems arise with ammo pouches. The PMAG 20-LR is shipping to distributors and is already available from several online dealers although it has not yet been added to www.magpul.com.
