Our coverage of highlights from the 2020 ADS Ft Bragg Warfighter Expo follows.
ADS Ft Bragg Warfighter Expo 2020
March 13th, 2020Should SureFire Sell This?
March 13th, 2020SureFire wants to know your thoughts on whether they should sell a few select adapters (muzzle brakes & Warcomps) in a new FDE Ionbond. The reason they are wondering, there are some pros and cons to the new color.
Pros:
-Looks awesome
-Coating is durable
Cons:
-The adapters will become discolored quickly. This is especially true if shot suppressed, as the device will be fully carbon colored.
Let us know what you think in the comments.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Qtr Zip Woobie
March 13th, 2020
Today we have another addition to the FirstSpear American Wool Series where we have been moving through FS wool packages starting with ACM BASE, MID and now WARM. A few weeks ago we saw the all new full zip Woobie and today we are getting a look at the Qtr Zip Woobie.
Constructed with ACM-WARM 600 this material package offers the greatest amount of warmth from the FS merino wool packages while still providing exceptional moisture wicking capabilities as well as trapping warmth even when wet. The Qtr Zip Woobie features a high collar and wrist overs with thumbs holes you can easily roll out of the way if not desired.
100% Made in the USA with 100% American materials including the merino wool. Check out the entire merino wool line up from FirstSpear.
Available in Commando, Black, Sand, and Heather Grey.
www.first-spear.com/woobie-fr-insulation-shirt
2020 NRA Annual Meeting Cancelled
March 13th, 2020The 2020 NRA Annual Meeting is cancelled.
We have been closely monitoring updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Tennessee Department of Health. In fact, earlier today, a state of emergency was declared in Tennessee.
Therefore, we have reluctantly decided to cancel this year’s NRA Annual Meeting, planned for April 16 – 19 in Nashville. This applies to all events and scheduled programs, including the NRA-ILA Forum. We sincerely regret the need for this action, particularly for our many loyal members who join us for this annual celebration of the NRA and our constitutional freedoms. Details regarding a rescheduled NRA Members’ Meeting will be forthcoming.
Under the direction of NRA President Carolyn Meadows, the NRA Board of Directors is working with the Office of the Secretary in relation to board elections, meetings, and the like.
Please know that we did not reach this decision lightly. We were ultimately guided by our responsibility to help ensure the safety and well-being of our NRA members, guests, and surrounding community.
Please coordinate directly with any hotels, airlines or others who have assisted with your travel arrangements. Most companies have announced plans to accommodate travelers dealing with event cancellations.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Full details at www.nraam.org.
CMC Barrels Announces the Release of its New AR Barrel Line
March 12th, 2020
Fort Worth, Texas: CMC Barrels™ is proud to announce its highly anticipated line of CMC AR Barrels. Since the 2018 inaugural launch of the CMC Glock® Match Precision Barrel, CMC has had the objective of developing a series of high-quality AR Barrels that complement their exceptional line of AR aftermarket products. The CMC Barrels™ AR Barrel line does just that.
With input received from military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters incorporated into the core engineering of their AR barrels, CMC has been able to accommodate the modern-day shooting requirements requested. Every barrel is precision, instrument-inspected for absolute straightness and air gauged for maximum uniformity, yielding the highest accuracy possible. Land and groove tolerance from breech to muzzle can vary only .0001″ for the best concentricity.
The first profiles availed will be based on the SOCOM variant. The CMC’s AR15 barrels are made from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium, coated in H&M Blacknitride+™ for increased wear resistance, chambered in .223 Wylde so that you can feed it both .223 and 5.56 NATO ammo.
CMC’s AR15 Barrels provide a choice of gas system lengths along with M4 feed ramps for reliability, a 1:7? twist rate, 1/2?x28 thread pattern to fit standard AR15 muzzle devices, 11-degree match crown for increased accuracy and a bottom dimple for easy install and alignment of gas blocks.
CMC AR15 barrels are coated in H&M Blacknitride+™ or Ferritic Nitrocarburizing, resulting in significantly improved surface properties on ferrous metal parts while maintaining dimensional and shape stability. H&M Blacknitride+™ yields increased wear resistance, improved fatigue strength, better corrosion resistance, improved lubricity, and enhanced cosmetic appeal.
CMC Barrels™ AR15 Barrel Features:
• Optimal length gas systems for barrel lengths
• 1:7″ twist rate
• M4 feed ramps for reliability
• Air Gauged tested for consistency
• 1/2″x28 thread pattern to fit standard AR15 muzzle devices
• 11-degree match crown for increased accuracy
• Bottom dimple for easy gas block install and alignment
CMC Barrels™ AR15 Barrel Technical Specs:
• Barrel Lengths Currently Available: 7.5″, 10.5” and 16.25”
• Barrel Profile: SOCOM
• Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
• Barrel Type: Button Rifled
• Barrel Coating: H&M Blacknitride+™
• Barrel Caliber: .223 Wylde
• Barrel Gas System Currently Available: Pistol, Carbine and Mid
• Barrel Twist: 1:7
• Barrel Extension: M4 Type Feed Ramps
• Gas Block Diameter: .750″
• Gas Block Journal Length: 1.13″
• Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28 TPI
• Testing: Air Gauged
• Weights Currently Offered: 7.5”-1.02 lbs., 10.5”-1.3 lbs. and 16.25”-2.0 lbs.
CMC’s barrels are complimented by their Low Profile AR15 .750 Nitride Finish Gas Block, AR15/10 Nitride Coated Gas Tubes, and Enhanced Bolt Carrier Groups. Like all CMC Barrels™ and CMC Triggers™ products, the CMC Barrels™ Profile Barrel is exceptionally well made, more durable than standard stock barrels, and includes CMC’s Satisfaction Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty.
For more information on the CMC Barrels™ AR Barrel or other products offered by CMC, please visit www.cmctriggers.com.
Apex Tactical – 1911 Ejector Pin Fixture
March 12th, 2020The Apex Ejector Pin Fixture is designed to securely hold the ejector to the frame of any 1911 or 2011. This ensures that the proper relationship of the Ejector / Frame / Ejector Pin hole are maintained while fitting a new ejector.
The Apex Ejector Pin Fixture is machined from a billet of steel and Melonite finished for enhanced durability. Brass tipped set screws position the ejector without marring ejector or frame.
Comp-Tac Top Holster for IDPA Survey 8 Years In a Row
March 12th, 2020HOUSTON, March 10, 2020 – The International Defensive Pistol Association recently released the results of its 2019 IDPA Equipment Survey, with Comp-Tac Victory Gear® taking the top spot in several categories, including top competition holster manufacturer.
For the last eight years running, Comp-Tac® has proven the most popular competition holster brand among IDPA championship shooters. This year, the company also garnered the top spot for everyday carry holster brand, EDC magazine pouches, the second spot for magazine pouch company, the fourth spot for belt manufacturer and the second spot for concealment garment manufacturer through Armadillo Concealment, a division of Comp-Tac.
The IDPA membership, which numbers more than 22,000, has put Comp-Tac in the top spot 12 times in the annual survey since 2004. Comp-Tac was also the most popular EDC holster six times, which accounts for every time the EDC category was surveyed. The brand has never been surveyed lower than the second spot for competition holster since 2004.
“We’re always immensely grateful for our persistent popularity within the shooting community,” said Randi Rogers, Comp-Tac director of brand management. “Many of us at Comp-Tac are shooters making gear for shooters. Our roots lay in the competitive and concealed carry communities, and we’re proud to be recognized and receive their continued support,” added Rogers, who is a seven-time IDPA national champion, eight-time IDPA indoor national champion and two-time IDPA back-up gun national champion.
Comp-Tac started in 2001 to address the lackluster offerings of concealable holsters on the market. Their holsters soon gained popularity in the concealed carry and competition holster markets, while also becoming a trusted source for off-duty LE and undercover military members overseas. Comp-Tac joined the High Speed Gear® family in mid 2018 to compliment the brand’s already diverse offerings.
G-Code 3Fer Combo Pack
March 12th, 2020G-Code Holsters refers to their Bang Box as “Tactical Tupperware.”
This ammo storage kit consists of 3 Bang Boxes, 3 Ammo label patches and a 3Fer bag which is perfect for 200-300 rounds. It allows you to eliminate the wasteful dunnage involved with taking ammunition to the range.
The zippered pouches feature a pocket sewn on the inside of the lid and the Velcro strip on the top outside of the lid for placement of one of G-Code’s PVC caliber patches.
Offered in a variety of colors and patterns. Also available as a 2FER combo.
www.tacticalholsters.com/product/3fer-combo-pack
