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Blackheart International Weapons Manuals

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Previously, we’ve covered Blackheart’s excellent M16/M4 Handbook by Mike Pannone. Blackheart has been in the business of training people and developing outstanding training materials for years. One of their flagship products is their line of weapons manuals. Individual volumes in this ever expanding series cover US, Allied and Threat small arms (with the Mk 19 and RPG-7 thrown in for good measure). Authored by Blackheart’s staff of former Special Forces personnel, all of the manuals feature step by step instruction, clearly written with numerous illustrations. Each manual consists of Operations, Maintenance, Immediate Action, Use of Accessories, Manufacturer Markings as well as Ammunition information. We keep an entire set of these manuals in our reference library. Considering the amount of Soviet Bloc weapons we all are running across these days, you should seriously consider getting a set as well.

Currently available are: Makarov Pistol, PPSH-41 Submachine Gun, AK-47/74, PKM Machine Gun, DShk 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun, RPG-7, HK-69A1 Grenade Launcher, M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun, M203 Grenade Launcher, M79 Grenade Launcher, MK19 MOD3, 40mm Grenade Machine Gun, and MAG58/M240 Machine Gun.

All of the training manuals can be found on this page. Many of them are also on GSA.

Also, to celebrate the end of the fiscal year in style, Blackheart will be open from 8 AM to Midnight the 27th, 29th, and 30th of September. When you order, don’t forget to pick up a calendar.

Photos courtesy of Blackheart International, LLC.

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Off Duty – Blackwater Bear Cub Swing Target

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Blackwater Manufacturing has released a new swinging target set designed for small caliber weapons. It’s great for plinking with a .22.

Each kit contains:
1) TARGET
2) TARGET ARM
3) TARGET PIN
4) LEG
5) LEG MOUNT

Three additional target sets are available. One example is below.

Blackwater offers an excellent warranty. Should a part break under normal use within the first year after purchase simply ship the defective part back and they will send a replacement part.

For more info contact: BLACKWATER TARGET SYSTEMS

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Blueguns – The Training Weapons You Have Been Seeking

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Training weapons…a lot of folks look for them, even military units. But where to find them? Why, Blueguns of course. They make enough different models of training weapons that they can cover pretty much any basic need: rifles, shotguns, pistols. Of these weapon types, they cover quite a few individual manufacturers including Colt, Springfield, Baretta, and others. Naturally, the company is named Blueguns so the guns are going to be Blue. For example, the entire family of Colt rifles and carbines is in Blue but they have pretty much any production version you would need. On the other hand, although it is marked as a DPMS carbine they do offer a Black flat top carbine. This model has proven especially popular with those requiring dummy weapons for waterborne training.

If your requirements are somewhat more exotic, they also have knives, crowbars, weapons magazines and even, RPG-7s, M-14s, and M-60s (the last three in natural colors).

They can be ordered directly from Blueguns.

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5.56 x 45mm Timeline

Friday, September 12th, 2008

A Chronology of Development by Daniel Watters

It can be found at The Gun Zone.

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Wilcox Industries – Line of Weapon Foregrips

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

This line features both non-powered grips as well as powered grips. For the non-powered grips, one features a fixed mount (Steady Grip), and the other has a collapsible mount (Para Grip) that folds up out of the way, below the weapon’s rail. The entire line of grips features a MIL-STD-1913 quick attachment mount.

A Universal Control Grip is designed to control mounted lasers and flashlights directly from the foregrip. The grip’s three activation buttons are located right, middle, or left and accomplish accessory control by setting pre-selects for Flashlight, Laser, or Flashlight and Laser. The switches accommodate momentary or constant activation.

All grips are available with or without an integrated bipod that stows inside the grip and can be seen in the pictures. For grips not equipped with a bipod there is an optional, removable compartment that stores two CR123 batteries.

Wilcox has also developed a multifunction tailcap to be used in conjunction with their line of foregrips. It connects to a Surefire light to control on and off.

For more information and a list of retailers contact Wilcox Industries.

All photos courtesy Wilcox Industries.

Export of this product is regulated by the US Department of State in accordance with guidelines of â€œInternational Traffic Arms Regulation (ITAR)â€ per Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 121-128.

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Blue Force Gear – UCP and Multicam Slings

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Blue Force Gear is the first company to offer their line of slings (except the Victory) in both Multicam and Universal Pattern. As with the rest of their product line, the webbing is low-IR with a flat, abrasion resistant finish. The Multicam pattern webbing has been approved by and is licensed from Crye Precision. The VCAS and Padded VCAS will be the first slings available in the new patterns. Deliveries should begin no later than mid-September.

If you want to know why this is so important, take a look at the picture below. Typically, slings are Black. The color matched UCP sling blends in perfectly with the ACU, drastically aiding the camouflage effect.

In addition to the new Universal Camouflage Pattern and Multicam, the slings are still available in Black, Coyote, Olive, and Foliage Green.

To order contact Blue Force Gear.

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Hydrogel from Amron International

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Amron has been a DSCP Prime Vendor for Special Operations equipment as well as a major player in the tactical industry for many years. Originally a manufacturer for equipment for hard hat divers, Amron now offers an entire range of Soldier Systems products from a variety of vendors. In keeping with SSB’s commitment to introducing new and innovative products to a wider audience we were pleased to run across Amron’s newest home run; Hydrogel. Hydrogel originated in the medical industry but breachers soon determined that it’s inherent properties made it perfect for affixing charges to walls and doorways. You see, its stick on both sides, very sticky.

Hydrogel comes in rolls or 12 packs of individual sheets.

To order contact Amron International.

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Magpul PMAG Update

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

By now you should be familiar with Magpul’s excellent PMAG (Polymer MAGazine). There are several models already available and more improvements on the way. The 30 round configuration has been around for awhile as a standard magazine (if you could call anything built by Magpul as standard) and a new variant called the Mag-Level version with a small window to verify the number of rounds in the magazine was recently released. There is a new translucent training mag. The training mag is designed to quickly verify whether or not a magazine is loaded. The followers, floor plates and snap covers are in a safety orange color. The PMAG is now also available in 20 round.

Additionally, Magpul’s ever popular Ranger Plates have now been engineered specifically for the PMAG and are now available to easily retrofit your PMAGs. Magpul is also poised to release a maritime floor plate for the PMAG with drainage holes. These are color matched to the PMAGs and available in tactical colors.

Magpul is selling PMAGs to AAFES but unfortunately, none have been seen for sale in theater. This may be due to ITAR restrictions. Whenever they are in stock at CONUS PXs they quickly sell out.

They are available in a wide range of colors to satisfy everyone from the deployed military member to the recreational shooter. Colors include Black, Olive Drab, Flat Dark Earth, Foliage Green, Olive Drab, Orange, Bright Green, and Pink.

PMAGs are available from a wide variety of sources including Magpul, Grey Group Training, and Advanced Outfitters.

All photos property of Magpul, LLC except for the picture of the Orange PMAGs which is used with the permission of Advanced Outfitters. Caution: PMAGs are controlled by US State Department ITAR and cannot be exported from the US without proper authorization. Check local laws before purchasing/possessing PMAGs. Certain magazine sizes are restricted in some areas.

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