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SureFire Field Notes Ep 53: How to Control a .308 AR with Barry Dueck

January 14th, 2020

SureFire Field Notes is a multi-segment informational video series with tips and techniques from subject matter experts of all backgrounds. In this episode, Barry Dueck discusses how to control large caliber semi-auto carbines.

Barry Dueck is a former Marine, owner of Dueck Defense Inc, champion competitive shooter and VP of Suppressors and Weapons at SureFire LLC. Barry is also the architect of SureFire’s SOCOM suppressors, winner of the most rigorous and extensive suppressor evaluation in history. Barry’s knowledge comes from his military experience, expertise in the firearms industry as a designer, and also from being a 3-Gun Champion, IPSC Grandmaster and USA Team World Shoot gold medalist.

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Griffin Armament Announces The BUSHWHACKER 46 Universal Sound Suppressor

January 14th, 2020

Watertown, WI, January 14, 2020 — After fourteen years of dedicated professional work and development in the sound suppressor market, Griffin Armament is proud to introduce the Bushwhacker® 46, a universal sound suppressor designed to maximize feature functionality, performance, and value with a vast selection of caliber compatibility.

The Bushwhacker’s durable 1.375×24 threaded 17-4 stainless steel tube chassis, is supplied with a Griffin Plan-A Taper Mount adapter, Taper Mount muzzle device, and a booster piston housing. These factory inclusions allow the Bushwhacker to quickly and easily be configured for centerfire rifle or handgun use. Its .46 caliber diameter provides end users with the most caliber flexibility possible, while retaining quality sound suppression. .450 Bushmaster, .458 socom, .45-70 Govt, and other large bore calibers are at home with the Bushwhacker 46. Additionally, .30 caliber Paladin blast shield front cap can be interfaced with the Bushwhacker 46 further improving sound performance on the Paladin with 30 caliber and lesser rounds like .308 Win, .300 BLK, and 6.5 Creedmoor.

Sound suppressors can increase in weight and reduce in internal volume, losing performance over time from carbon and copper accumulation. The Bushwhacker features Griffin Armament’s unique, patented Ratchet-lok end cap which provides the user with a robust mechanism to disassemble their suppressor easily for periodic cleaning and maintenance. This consumer demanded technology and the included tools ensure that your investment can be reset to factory weight and sound performance specifications with minor preventative maintenance.

The Bushwhacker 46 also features Griffin’s patented High Efficiency, Dual Purpose baffle technology. HEDP baffles are engineered to provide balanced sound performance on a host of popular calibers and firearms. The bushwhacker’s 6AL4V Titanium HEDP baffles provide impressive sound performance measuring 141dB with full power .450 Bushmaster, 126dB with .300 blackout subsonic, and 130dB with .45 ACP. The 17-4 Stainless tube, front cap and Titanium baffle stack give put the Bushwhacker at 16.3 ounces in its Rifle configuration and 18.1 ounces in a pistol configuration.

Additional accessory support allows the Bushwhacker to be mounted to a myriad of hosts via the 3-lug QD kit, Plan-A XL, or the 1.375×24 A2 adapter. A specialty mount was also designed and manufactured for mounting the Bushwhacker to an unmodified 1928a1 Thompson via the Cutts Compensator.

Performance, Durability, and Versatility are hallmarks of the Griffin Armament brand. These qualities are embodied in the Bushwhacker® 46 and will ensure this universal sound suppressor remains a highly demanded product for years to come.

To find out more on Griffin Armament’s entire product line, please visit their website at www.GriffinArmament.com. For attendees of the 2020 SHOT Show, Griffin Armament will be exhibiting the Bushwhacker, along with the rest of their product line at Booth #8207.

Key points – price and inclusions:
• $999 MSRP
• 1.375×24 Plan-A™ Taper Mount interface
• Booster assembly included (piston is not included)
• 5/8×24 .30 Cal Taper Mount muzzle device & shims
• Total of 3 wrenches, 2 for the rear geometry on the Plan-A™ and the tube body, and one for the pistol accessories and configuration

Features:
• Patented Ratchet-LOK™ end cap system for user serviceability
• Patented HEDP™ baffles (High efficiency dual purpose)
• Compatible with Griffin Taper Mount minimalist devices and TM Hammer Comp with included Plan-A™, and all Griffin Taper Mounts with the Plan-A™ XL (coming soon)
• 1.375×24 threaded rear interface to support alternative mounting options
• Supports 3-lug QD kit in 9mm and 10mm/.45 via 1.375×24 Booster piston housing
• Supports rifle calibers from .22 up to 45-70 Govt.
• Supports Pistol calibers up to .45 ACP
• Use of 30 cal Paladin® blast shield end cap increases sound performance on 30 caliber and lesser.

Specs:
• 8.25” long x 1.5” diameter
• 17-4 Stainless Steel tube body and front cap, Black nitride finish
• 6AL4V Titanium baffles
• 16.3 oz in the Taper Mount configuration (using the included Plan A)
• 18.1oz in the Pistol configuration
• Ratings: 16”-.45-70, .450 Bushmaster, .458 SOCOM; 9.5”-5.56; 6” .300BLK; 8” 6.8 SPC, 7.62×39; 12.5” .308Win; 20” .300WM

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The 3rd Alternative Team Just Announced Revolutionary Service in Tactical Apparel & Gear Sector

January 14th, 2020

“DESIGN YOUR OWN” service has arrived!

Visit www.3rda.eu and make your dreams come true.

It all started in 1997 when Igors Sitvjenkins joined the Army. He started with designing an innovative layering system for his fellow soldiers. After 15 years as an officer, having worked with NATO groups and cooperated with top military brands from soldier systems sector, he decided to start his own business and look into the design in a more scientific way.

The mix of scientific thinking, military experience and passion resulted in a book called BOOS – “Book of operational sculpturing”, where Igors team established system requirements for all the products they developed. The book became the base for identification and understanding of customer requirements – a unique and innovative approach towards satisfying the customer with most adequate product choices. BOOS also includes details behind the creation of the new multiterrain camouflage pattern called TripleX and has become the base for all products designed and sold by Igors and his partners’ new brand, 3rd Alternative www.3rda.eu.

This year The 3rd Alternative Team announced revolutionary service in tactical apparel & gear sector – “DESIGN YOUR OWN” .Visit www.3rda.eu and make your dreams come true.

From now on with 3rd Alternative team all Your design wishes, features, elements can be implemented into Your tactical wear/ gear. Free Yourself! You have the alternative and basis to design what You want!

You will design Your product having strong technical background of 3rd Alternative Team and best fabrics available in tactical sector – Cordura® and Polartec®. The team of designer and constructor will make sure Your input stream through the process of creation with the result in product of YOUR DREAMS!

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TNVC and Night Goggles, Inc. To Introduce New Products At 2020 Shot Show Booth #6502

January 13th, 2020

Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada — January 13, 2020

Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) and Night Goggles, Inc. are excited to introduce new never before seen products at the 2020 NSSF SHOT Show at booth #6502. New exclusive products in the thermal, IR, laser and night vision arena will be on display at the TNVC/NGI booth for the first time ever. Stop by booth #6502 to see and test out new products and for a chance to win Night Goggles Nightstalker pro tripod.

NGI will have new technology from Tele Vue available for you to test out. Are you a BetterShot? Win a Night Goggles Nightstalker pro tripod (valued at $500) by showing off your Dry Fire Trigger skills. Tele Vue’s BetterShot was called the “Most Innovative Product” at last year’s NRA Annual Meeting. Stop by booth #6502 between 1:30 – 3:30 PM daily for a chance to win. The winner will be contacted by email after the show.

Also on display at the TNVC booth #6502 are the Safran/Optics1 AN/PAS-29A COTI thermal monoculars. Available for the civilian market, the Clip-on Thermal Imager (COTI) is a MIL-SPEC Fusion system that enhances situational awareness and increases warfighter effectiveness at night. The COTI’s thermal image helps warfighters find threats and targets of interest and gives them a detection capability not found with standalone NVD’s. The NV/thermal fusion allows the user to detect thermal signatures of hidden or camouflaged enemies or animals and through smoke, fog, or other obscuration, as well as in lighting conditions where traditional image intensification alone may struggle. The COTI can be set to Outline, Patrol, or Full Thermal mode and be used with standard IR lasers. It has a built-in compass for navigation and orientation and can be quickly attached and detached from any PVS-14 style, PVS-15, or BNVD (PVS-31)-style system without the use of tools.

TNVC will also feature the new lineup of the Mirkwood RNVG and PVS-14 with Photonis Echo Hybrid Photocathode Gen. 2+ image intensifier tubes – for outdoor enthusiasts from Night Goggles at booth #6502. The PVS-14 has been the trusted work horse and standard-issue night vision optic serving US forces for many years and is a popular choice for Law Enforcement Professionals. PVS-14’s can be mounted on helmets for hands-free use, behind weapon optics, or simply as a handheld device. Night Goggle’s professionally-trained and experienced technicians assemble the NG/PVS-14 according to U.S. Military guide-lines. Come see the new NG/PVS-14 Mirkwood Line of night vision on display.

The NG/PVS-14 Mirkwood Line as well as the AN/PAS-29A COTI will be on display, along with many other exciting new products and announcements for 2020! Stop by to see these products on display as well as a chance to win the Night Goggles Nightstalker pro tripod at the 2020 SHOT Show at TNVC’s booth #6502. For product inquiries, to schedule a meeting during the 2020 NSSF SHOT Show, military, agency, or dealer sales, please contact augee@tnvc.com.

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Brand New Agilite Gen4 Version Helmet Cover

January 13th, 2020

Agilite have released a new version of their Gen4 Helmet Cover for Ops Core Fast XP and FAST ST Models.

The Gen4 was previously only available for Ops Core Super High cut helmets like the FAST SF and Maritime but now they’ve released it for Ops Core’s classic and most common helmet cut as well. The cover gives the helmet advanced accessory management as well as protection that increases the helmet’s service life.

It can be bought directly from the Agilite website, through GSA or the Tailored Logistics Support program (TLS) program and comes in both a Berry Compliant and Made in Israel version.

For a gov sales quote: govsales@agilitegear.com

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Fix It Sticks Unveiling Two New Modular Tool Kits and other accessories at the 2020 SHOT Show

January 13th, 2020

Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters is unveiling two new comprehensive tool kits at the 2020 SHOT show. Known for creative and continual product development, Fix It Sticks has many other exciting tools and accessories available for review that were not seen at last year’s show. Fix It Sticks will be displaying all of their products in booth #111.

Recently introduced and now available is the new All-In-One Torque Driver. This has quickly become an integral part of the Fix It Sticks product line. It provides six torque values most often used by expert and professional shooters in one compact driver. A precise, graduated torque scale is laser etched on the side to indicate the torque value as it is applied. The settings marked on the side are 15in/lb, 25in/lb, 35in/lb, 45in/lb, 55in/lb and 65in/lb. The All-In-One can also be used to apply torque in between the specified settings by watching the in/lb indicator as torque is being applied. This new torque driver is now available in many of the Fix It Sticks tool kits.

Also available is the Fix It Stick Modular Cleaning Rod. Perfect for use in the field to maintain a rifle or clear an obstruction, this cleaning rod works with the Fix It Sticks system and is available in select kits.

These new products as well as the new, soon to be introduced kits all integrate into the popular Fix It Sticks system and will be available in various configurations of modular kits and individually. Please stop by the Fix It Sticks exhibit, #111 to see these new and popular products.

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Forge Works / LMSGear OD & Thin Blue Line Blades

January 13th, 2020

Now available, from LMS Gear are the OD Green G10 with orange pins and Thin Blue Line versions of their Blade made in conjunction with Forge Works.

Check them out at lmsgear.net.

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Christensen Arms Announces Partnership with Jim Shockey

January 13th, 2020

GUNNISON, Utah – (January 13, 2020) Christensen Arms has announced Jim Shockey as a new addition to their team of professional hunters. Jim Shockey is an internationally renowned award-winning outdoor writer, wildlife photographer, videographer, naturalist, wilderness guide, and outfitter with decades of experience. He is currently the host of Jim Shockey’s UNCHARTED and Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures on the Outdoor Channel.

“I started my hunting career as a rifle hunter,” said Jim Shockey. “Then I switched to bowhunting, then to muzzleloader hunting and for the past many years I’ve been doing all three. With 50 years of hunting experience now under my belt, I’m going to use the best bow, best muzzleloader and best rifle for what I do. The people at Christensen Arms are serious riflemen. They understand all of the elements that go into making a true precision hunting rifle and it didn’t take me long to appreciate their exacting attention to detail.”

“We’re very pleased to welcome Jim Shockey to Team Christensen Arms,” said Jason Christensen, President of Christensen Arms. “His knowledge and experience as a hunter and an outdoorsman speaks for itself, and is all part of our mission to build the very best.”

Visit the Christensen Arms website for more information.

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