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AAC Revamps Website

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Suppressor manufacturer Advanced Armament has reimagined their website. The overall look and feel is very good they have done a great job of integrating their corporate image through symbology. Upgrades include ease of navigation as well as adding a link to their blog.

Naturally, they feature their full line of silencers including the SCAR-SD (shown above) developed for USSOCOM’s new battle rifle as well as accessories such as the Blackout flash hider. Additionally, their line of lifestyle products is well designed and they offer something for everyone in the family including the kids.

Check it out at www.advanced-armament.com.

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The Daniel Defense M4 Makes the Big Time

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Daniel Defense set out to build the best carbine on the market and they are well on their way. Everything about this rifle meets or exceeds Mil-Spec including such critical items as a 5.56mm chamber, properly staked gas key, as well as a shot peened and Mil-Spec MP tested bolt. Additionally, Daniel Defense has begun to produce hammer forged barrels in house and they have also engineered a number of enhancements into the design such as a flared magazine well, radiused trigger guard, and machines indexing numbers. Finally, the carbine comes with a Magpul MOE stock and PMAG in addition to a Daniel Defense A2 Style Vertical Grip, Omega X 12.0 FSP, and A1.5 Fixed Rear Sight, all packed in a custom hard case.

Interestingly, the DDM4 was featured on a recent episode of G4TV’s “Attack of the Show”.

Video Games – E3 2009 – Attack of the Show

The DDM4 section begins at 1:08

The DDM4, a rifle so good it has its own website. Visit www.ddm4.com for more information.

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3x and 4x Magnifiers from DM Premium Optics

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Many are seeking a generic magnifier for their holographic and red dot optics and DM Premium Optics has released 3x and 4x magnifiers to accommodate all diopter style sights. The casing is crafted from 6010 aluminum with a non reflective hard anodized black finish and the lenses obtain magnification through optic quality coated lenses with up to 20 coatings depending on location in the magnifier. The unit includes a rubber eye relief and is filled with nitrogen to reduced fogging. Both magnifiers feature the DM Premium Adjustable Mounting System, a six bolt 30mm mount with windage and elevation adjustability in order to align the magnifier with the optics. The Samson Manufacturing Quickflip is designed to quickly remove the magnifier from the line of sight.

Available from www.dmfirearms.com.

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EOTech XPS Sights

Monday, May 11th, 2009

EOTech has introduced the XPS sight model. As you can see from the photo, the sight runs on a single 123 battery and is the shortest sight they offer. Hopefully, this new configuration will also rectify past battery contact issues associated with previous models. Adoption of the 123 also means an average battery life (brightness level 12) of roughly 500-600 hours.

The compact size means more room for other accessories such as magnifiers or BUIS. Additionally, the battery cap and latch have been replaced with a simple O-ring with tethered cap and the entire battery compartment is now separated from the base to allow it to hang over the delta ring of the rifle.

EOTech offers three reticle options: 0- 65MOA circle with 1 MOA aiming dot, 1-single 1MOA aiming dot, 2-65MOA circle with two 1MOA aiming dots. The night vision compatible version of the sight features 10 night vision settings in addition to the 20 day/night settings found on the standard variant. Finally, the sight integrates a unique switch to allow the shooter to instantly drop the holographic reticle’s brightness to the NV mode of operation as well as toggle back and forth between the NV mode and the normal day/night operation.

Currently, the XPS line is only available in a Black anodized finish. For more information visit www.eotech-inc.com.

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Daniel Defense Rail Interface System

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division has released a pre-solicitation notice to enter into a Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Daniel Defense for the acquisition of a Monolithic MIL-STD-1913 Rail Interface System on behalf of the Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) program for a five (5) year ordering period for the sustainment of a RIS for the SOPMOD program. The contract minimum quantities are 50 ea. with an estimated maximum amount of 27,000 ea. over a five year period. This action will also include a line item for repairs.

Daniel Defense is the sole source provider of the RIS II (NSN 1005âˆ’01-547âˆ’2624) to USSOCOM. It’s considered a commercial item and has been fielded to Special Operations Forces since May 2006. The Daniel Defense Rail Interface System is a monolithic MIL-STD-1913 rail interface system. The RIS II allows the barrel of the M4A1 Carbine to free-float as well as supporting an M203. The RIS II is precision CNC machined from Aircraft Grade Aluminum then Mil-Spec Type II Hard Coat Anodized in SOCOM approved Flat Dark Earth. Made in the USA.

See the entire solicitation at www.fbo.gov. For more information on the RIS II visit Daniel Defense.

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Rainier MFG Enhanced Magazine Grip

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Rainier Arms teamed up with Gaylean Tactical to offer the Enhanced Magazine Grip (EMG) which is designed to fit into the channels of the Magpul PMAG to improve the grip on the magazine. Utilizing an industrial strength adhesive, the texturized rubber panel adheres better the harder you press. Although designed specifically for the PMAG, the EMG can also be used on USGI mags as well as other items.

To order visit Rainier Arms.

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Turret Stowage and Accessory Kit

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Based on feedback from turret gunners BMI Combat Systems developed the Turret Stowage and Accessory Kit (T-SAK) NSN 2510-01-570-1482. The T-SAK consists of an ergonomically designed grab handle, a weapon stowage hook for the gunner’s personal weapon, and an assortment of pouches specifically designed for escalation of force devices. The kit is designed to keep equipment handy as well as secure during a rollover.

The T-SAK is manufactured by BMI Combat Systems. For more information visit them online at forceprotectionsolutions.com.

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Daniel Defense A1.5 Rear Sight

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Daniel Defense set out to design a simple and reliable Back Up Iron Sight and they have more than succeeded with the A1.5 BUIS. The BUIS integrates the M16A1-style windage and elevation adjustments with a same plane small and ghost ring aperture. Once you adjust them, they are staying put.

The BUIS is manufactured from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum and mounts to a 1913 standard rail. It slides on and locks in place via a slotted fastener which is threaded into a self-locking steel thread insert. Once it’s on, it isn’t going anywhere. The BUIS is fixed so no need to worry about it popping up at the wrong time or thin parts breaking off. Additionally, the BUIS was designed to not interfere with the charging handle.

Larry Vickers summed it all up when he said this about the BUIS, “Finally a rear sight that has everything you need and nothing you don’t”.

For more information visit www.danieldefense.com.

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