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SIG SAUER Modular MODX-45 Pistol Suppressor Now Shipping

April 29th, 2021

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 29, 2021) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the MODX-45 Pistol Suppressor is now available and shipping. The MODX-45 is the extension of the SIG SAUER MODX line of pistol suppressors made of titanium baffles, for the ultimate in lightweight strength and performance that allows the user to personalize their suppressor for overall length, weight, and sound.

The SIG SAUER MODX-45 Suppressor is comprised of seven, 3D-printed titanium baffles and an encapsulator with 21-points of impact adjustment. The length is adjustable from 3.25 inches to 9.25 inches, the weight is adjustable from 5 ounces to 9 ounces, and the sound is adjustable from 133dB to 149dB. The suppressor is easily user-configurable and comes with two pistons, disassembly tools, .578×28 and M16x1LH pistons, and a fixed-barrel spacer and includes the most popular imperial and metric position for its given caliber.

MODX-45 Suppressor Specs:
Overall Weight: 8.75oz.
Overall Length: 9.25in.
Overall Width: 1.35in.
dB Average: 133dB
Caliber: .45
Finish: Black DLC
Baffle Material: Titanium
Mount: .578×28 and M16x1xLH Pistons

The SIG SAUER MODX-45 Suppressor is now shipping and available for purchase at retail stores. For more information about the SIG SAUER MODX-45 Suppressor, the previously released MODX-9 Pistol Suppressor, or the full line of SIG SAUER Suppressors visit sigsauer.com.

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Tyrant Designs Excitedly Announces NEW Glock Gen5 I.T.T.S. Trigger (Improved Tyrant Trigger System)

April 29th, 2021

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (04/28/2021) – Tyrant Designs is ecstatic to unveil our NEW Glock Gen5 I.T.T.S. Trigger (Improved Tyrant Trigger System) which is the fastest resetting trigger on the market! The NEW Glock Gen5 I.T.T.S. Trigger is compatible with all full-frame, double-stack 9mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, and .45 GAP Glock model pistols.

If your aim is high-performing efficiency and precision in competitive shooting and even defense the I.T.T.S. Trigger delivers exactly that shot after shot. It is equipped with a 30% Power Spring to allow for lightning-fast follow-up shots and a quicker reset than your stock Glock.

To aid in the swift reset of the trigger, we utilized a hybrid design that boasts both Flat and Curved Trigger Face properties. The Flat Faced elements ensure a consistent, repeatable trigger pull every time. The Curved Face attributes provide for a tactile, ergonomic feel all Glock shooters should be accustomed to since that is how factory Glock triggers are designed. This methodical engineering is one-of-a-kind. The methodical sculpting of the Glock Gen5 I.T.T.S. Trigger allows for comfort, consistency, and perforated bullseyes on target in your future.

Like all Tyrant Designs products, the Glock Gen5 I.T.T.S. Trigger is machined from quality American materials to guarantee greater reliability. This trigger also utilizes set screws in lieu of pins for easier maintenance and cleaning of your firearm. As always, this new offering and all of our products are manufactured in the USA and carry our fully-backed Lifetime Warranty! Available now in Black, Red, Grey, Blue, and Gold at www.tyrantcnc.com at an MSRP of $74.95 each. The Glock Gen5 I.T.T.S. Trigger pre-sale is on with an estimated ship date of May 21st.

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2021 Crye Precision Catalog

April 29th, 2021

There are a couple of surprises in there as well as a hint at a new cold weather clothing system called Alpine Terrain Operations (ATO) which is assuredly designed based on lessons learned from CP’s participation in the Nordic Combat Uniform Program.

Get your copy here.

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The Assault Pack has Evolved – The Agilite AMAP III

April 29th, 2021

Agilite has revealed the long-awaited AMAP III Assault Pack which they are calling “The Assault Pack Revolutionized,” and the most versatile and universal assault pack ever made.

It was designed for Israeli SMUs and it has numerous unique features and capabilities that no other assault pack has. They include placard compatibility, direct, instant connection to both Agilite and non-Agilite plate carriers and complete EDC crossover.

It can change its volume, shape and carry directions in seconds and adapts instantly to completely different loads.

You can see all its unique features here at the Agilite website and it’s available already in Multicam, Ranger Green & Black

agilitegear.com/products/amap-iii-assault-pack

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Killer Innovations CZP10 Slide Q&A

April 29th, 2021

Killer Innovations offered us a quick Q&A covering their upcoming slide for the CZP10.

Why CZP10?

We chose to go after the CZP10 aftermarket because we believe in the design and functionality of the CZP10 design. We thought we could add to it and make it one of the absolute best pistols on the market. The CZ is nearly there on its own, that made it an easy decision for us to add a little Killer Innovations touch.

What is different about our slide?

Our slides design can speak for itself, however as cool and unique as it looks. There is purpose driven behind the design. All our slides feature the E.G.F. cuts, “Enhanced Grip Features”. This gives the operator the most positive engagement on a slide you can get. Functional reliability is our focus above all else.

What are some features of this slide?

The coatings we choose to use are extraordinarily strong and exceptionally durable. Our MDC (Grey) and DLC (black) Coating is very tough and will hold up to extreme conditions and abuse.

Our Slide features 2 different optic cut patterns, one for the Trijicon RMR footprint, and the other for the Leupold Delta Point Pro. This gives the user a few different options on Red dots.

Weighing in at 8.8 oz, our slide is made from 17-4 Stainless Steel, this makes the slide light, yet durable and corrosion resistant.

The slides go on sale May 14th, 2021.

www.killer-innovations.com

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Platoon Leader Designs App to Help Soldiers Earn Their EIB

April 29th, 2021

U.S. Army service members now have a new training aid to help them earn the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge, a mobile app.

1st Lt. Egor Krasnonosenkikh, an infantry officer assigned to 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division on Joint Base Lewis-McChord used self-taught programming skills to design an app, “EIB Pro,” to help train his Soldiers.

Just as the Combat Infantryman Badge was intended to be an award for U.S. service members whose primary mission was to close with and destroy the enemy, the Expert Infantryman Badge was instituted to build and maintain esprit de corps within U.S. infantry units. In order for any infantryman to earn the coveted badge, they must demonstrate expertise in their profession’s tasks and drills.

Since its creation, it has been downloaded over 11,000 times and in 65 different countries.

Videos, written instruction, a step-by-step guide, tasks, conditions and standards for EIB tasks are all provided within the app. There’s even a progress tracker that measures your task confidence, repetitions per lane and a “station deep dive” that tracks progress per event.

“So, I think the catalyst was definitely COVID. I was at home and on my computer anyway, so I figured I’d do something that’s useful to the army. I got my EIB the year before I made my app, and I really disliked that little book that we got, which always got destroyed easily,” he said.

At the time, he was a platoon leader and really wanted to see Soldiers in his unit get their EIB, he said. Some Soldiers even had to practice while at home, an environment that he felt would be hard to train in just using a small book.

Soldiers found the app to be a useful training tool, he said.

His battalion ended up having the highest success rate that year, 28.5%, almost double the Brigade average.

“There were Soldiers that told me without my app, they don’t think they would have gotten it. I’ve even heard that from captains and majors,” said Krasnonosenkikh.

He learned how to program on his own using YouTube videos and online resources. Growing up, he had a big interest in video games and what it took to make them, he said.

He spent his early years in Russia, before his uncle invited his mother and himself to move to the United States where he pursued an education and eventually a commission in the U.S. Army.

Soon, he’ll be developing apps, officially, for the military as a member of U.S. Army Futures Command.

He’s also currently working on an education app geared towards squad leaders and team leaders to make Army doctrine more accessible.

The app is free to download, available on the Android and iPhone store and receives updates by 1st Lt. Krasnonosenkikh himself.

By Jerod Hathaway

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CCI and Federal Sponsored Shooters Broke Several World Records and Won Three Championship Titles at World Speed Shoot

April 28th, 2021

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 21, 2021 – CCI and Federal Ammunition sponsored shooters Grant Kunkel and Chris Barrett broke multiple world records and earned world championship titles in three divisions at the recent World Speed Shoot. The 2021 Steel Challenge Shooting Association World Speed Shooting Championship Match was held April 14-18 at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama, presented by CCI and Federal Ammunition.

Of the 637 guns in the match, Kunkel finished high overall and set a new world record in the Rimfire Rifle Iron Division turning in a performance of 53.97 seconds. The previous record was 58.86. Kunkel was the first person to shoot a sub-five-second stage with a 4.98-second finish on the “Smoke and Hope” stage. He also set four stage world records and took 1st place in that division. In addition, Kunkel claimed the world champion title in the Rimfire Rifle Optics Division, second-place finish in the Pistol Caliber Carbine Optics Division and third place in the Rimfire Pistol Optics Division. In all, Kunkel managed to set eight world records for fastest stage time in a given division.

“To have earned a high overall win and set all the records Grant did is amazing,” said Federal’s Shooting Sports Promotions Manager, Jason Spradling. “This is a huge deal. Two years ago, the 60-second mark was broken, and no one thought it would ever be bested. Grant beat it by almost 5 seconds.”

“When I am competing at a World Championship there isn’t any room for error, that is why I use CCI Mini-Mags and Federal Syntech pistol ammunition,” said Kunkel. “Their accuracy and reliability are second to none!”

Kunkel’s CCI/Federal teammate, Chris Barrett, also had a strong showing. Barrett earned his 5th world title in the Pistol Caliber Carbine Irons Division and set new world records on seven stages. Barret uses Federal Syntech in his PCC rifles and Open Division pistol, and CCI Mini-mags in his rimfire rifles and pistol.

“Chris’ hard work and dedication to this sport continue to pay off and we’re extremely proud of his accomplishments,” said Spradling. “We congratulate Grant and Chris on such outstanding performances.”

Mini-Mag was CCI’s original offering, and it’s still one of their most popular. The accurate 22 LR load feeds reliably and minimizes fouling thanks to clean-burning powder, and it feeds reliably thanks to CCI priming and brass. For more information on CCI Ammunition, go to www.cci-ammunition.com.

The exclusive polymer coating in Federal’s Syntech ammunition prevents harsh metal-on-metal contact between the bullet and bore, eliminating copper and lead fouling. Combined with clean-burning powders and the Catalyst lead-free primer, Syntech loads keep your gun cleaner, longer, so you can shoot more—and shoot better. For more information on Federal ammunition, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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AeroVironment Awarded $26 Million Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command

April 28th, 2021

• Switchblade 600 features high-precision optics, more than 40 minutes of loitering endurance and an anti-armor warhead for engaging and prosecuting hardened static and moving light armored vehicles

• Integration of Switchblade 600 into maritime platforms enables precision engagements against naval and littoral threats and greater deployment flexibility

Switchblade 600 is an extended-range loitering missile system capable of multi-domain operations. (Photo: AeroVironment, Inc.)

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., April 27, 2021 AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced it was awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract on March 31, 2021 by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for $26,120,810 with $7,159,036 funded upon receipt. The contract includes delivery and integration of Switchblade® 600 tactical missile systems into specialized maritime platforms, scheduled to be completed by January 2023.

“Our team worked closely with our customers to develop Switchblade 600, a loitering missile system that addresses the increasingly complex needs and mission requirements of counterinsurgency operations and those against peer and near-peer adversaries,” said Brett Hush, AeroVironment vice president and product line general manager for tactical missile systems. “Integrating Switchblade 600 into combat platforms, such as the USSOCOM’s specialized maritime vessels, enhances force overmatch, minimizes warfighter exposure to enemy direct and indirect fires and accelerates the maturation of this innovative solution.”

The AeroVironment Switchblade 600 is an all-in-one, man portable solution equipped with a high-performance EO/IR gimbaled sensor suite, precision flight control and more than 40 minutes of flight time to deliver unprecedented tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA). Its anti-armor warhead enables engagement and prosecution of hardened static and moving light armored vehicles from multiple angles – without external ISR or fires assets – for precise, localized effects and minimal collateral damage.

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