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High Speed Gear Launches Navigator Tech Pouch

June 8th, 2021

SWANSBORO, N.C. – June 1, 2021 – High Speed Gear® released its new Navigator Tech Pouch June 1 for use with personal navigation and similar navigation devices.

The Navigator is a low-profile admin pouch designed to assist in hands-free navigation through smart phone apps. The pouch unfolds and suspends at a 90-degree angle to give clear visibility to a smart phone or similar device, which it holds securely in an adjustable, hook and loop harness. The harness is designed to accommodate most smart phones, including plus-style phones, with or without cases, as large as 7” x 3.5” x 0.75”. The pouch also features an internal pocket with corner cutouts for notebooks or battery packs, as well as an elastic loop for a map pen or marker and another loop by the pocket for an additional pen or cable management.

“We designed the Navigator at the request of some of our friends in the U.S. Army to offer convenient device access, especially for those using personal devices for navigation,” explained Bill Babboni, HSGI® vice president of sales and marketing. “Not everyone has access to top tier GPS tools, and with public navigation apps becoming more and more sophisticated, the Navigator Tech Pouch helps to bring convenience to your fingertips with the functionality that you know and trust from HSGI.”

You can watch the official product video for the Navigator at vimeo.com/highspeedgear/navigator.

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TangoDown Launches Vickers Tactical Floor Plates for the SIG Sauer P320 and HK VP9/VP40

June 8th, 2021

TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce TWO new items to the Vickers Tactical™ collection.

We are welcoming floor plates for the SIG Sauer® P320 and the HK® VP9/VP40. Both products feature the same standout design as the existing VT/TD floor plates. The floor plates offer the flared finger scallops that allow for easy manipulation, even while wearing gloves.

The bottom of the floor plate provides molded dimples for easy marking of training magazines and/or spare magazines. If you have used the VT/TD floor plates on your other handgun models, you will love these on your P320 and/or VP9.

For more information on each model, please use the direct links below.

Part Number: VTMFP-009 (for SIG Sauer®)

Vickers Tactical SIG Sauer® P320 9mm/.40/.357 SIG Magazine Floorplates – TangoDown

MSRP: $19.25

Available in Black and Tan only

Part Number: VTMFP-010 (for HK®)

Vickers Tactical HK® VP9/VP40 Magazine Floor Plates – TangoDown

MSRP: $19.25

Available in Black only

Customer questions: sales@tangodown.com

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SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Introduces FOXTROT1X Rail Mounted Light

June 8th, 2021

NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 3, 2021) – SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is pleased to introduce the FOXTROT1X Rail Mounted Light, designed to deliver bright, maximum performance on a wide variety of pistol platforms.

”The FOXTROT1X brings a massive 450 lumens to your pistol,” said Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics. “The design, function and ease of use makes the FOXTROT1X ideal for everyday carry and law enforcement and will fit a variety of holsters designed for handgun lights.” ”

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics FOXTROX1X Rail Mounted light mounts to any Picatinny 1913 rail with a sliding rail interface adapter allowing for maximum location adjustment and flexibility to deliver 450 lumens of bright performance. Designed for ambidextrous use with finger actuated push-button side switches for operation in either momentary or latching mode function, the FOXTROT1X operates using a single CR123 battery, with 1.5 ours of runtime and has an IPX-7 waterproof rating.

FOXTROT1X Rail Mounted Light:

LED Output: 450 Lumens
Runtime: 1.5 hours
Waterproof: IPX-7
Overall Length: 2.4 inches
Overall Height:1.3 inches
Overall Width: 1.2 inches
Battery: CR123
Weight (w/magazine): 1.9 oz.

MSRP: $ 129.99

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics FOXTROT1X Rail Mounted Light is now shipping and available at retailers. To learn more about the FOXTROT1X Rail Mounted Light visit sigsauer.com.

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Winkler Knives – Utility Crusher

June 8th, 2021

Last week’s Blade Show was the public debut of the Utility Crusher which replaces the SAR Knife in the Winkler line. The full tang construction from 80CrV2 retains the double cross guard as well as serrations along the spine of the blade.

The biggest change is the new pommel spike window breaker which is lower profile than on the SAR Knife which is less likely to catch your arm while wearing the knife on your belt.

Standard handle options include sculptured G10 and Micarta although they exhibited Oak handles at Blade Show.

I am told there are still some SAR Knives in stock so pick one up before they’re gone.

winklerknives.com

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Sneak Peek – Emissary Development x Unity Tactical R2-0

June 8th, 2021

The upcoming R2-0 [Return 2 Zero] is the result of a collaborative project between Emissary Development and Unity Tactical.

The R2-0 is a drop in tool that interfaces with Geissele Super Precision Scope Mounts and brings a ton of functional features to your weapon system.

Its main feature is the 1/2” hex socket which can be used to tighten down the nuts on your scope mount to apply the proper torque needed to hold and return to zero consistently and reliably.

Whether you are moving optics on and off guns or doing an occasional check to make sure everything is tight and torqued down, the R2-0 is right there ready to go.

Across from the 1/2” socket is a 1/4” hex socket that will take standard hex driver bits and can be used for a multitude of different tasks. Between both sockets is a slot that can house any 1/4” hex driver bit on board. It will ship with a T15 Torx bit that can be used for securing the caps on your scope mount.

On either side of the tool are flat head drivers that can be used to adjust optics and lasers.

The ultra lightweight R2-0 sits neatly in between both mounting nuts allowing it to have a “no profile” presence and can also help prevent the nuts from snagging on gear and other obstacles.

The R2-0 securely snaps in place via a clamp/hook design and won’t fall off or shake loose under hard use.

It will be available in both Black and FDE and they also plan a version for the Badger Ordnance Condition 1 Scope Mounts.

Launch date to be announced soon!

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Safran Optics 1 Delivers 4000th Laser Target Locator Module II to US Army

June 8th, 2021

Safran Optics 1 recently celebrated a milestone. They have delivered the 4,000th Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM) II to the US Army.

For more than a decade, LTLM has served the US Army as a laser targeting system to help dismounted Soldiers identify targets day and night in all battlefield and climate conditions. Initially, Optics 1 provided direct view optic and laser rangefinder components for BAE Systems’ device, but as it matured and transitioned to LTLM II, Optics 1 became the prime contractor winning a five-year IDIQ contract in 2016.

Based in New Hampshire, Optics 1 leverages an international supply chain with two other companies, Safran Electronics and Defense and Safran Vectronix. Camera cores and SOM boards originate in France and are shipped to Switzerland for initial assembly. Optics 1 then builds the final device to US Army specifications here in the US.

Optics 1 President and CEO, Joe Bogosian shared, “when talking about the 4,000th LTLM II, we must start with the end goal, and that is Optics 1’s support for the US Soldier in successfully conducting their mission and returning safely.”

They have consistently met the Army’s contractual needs for on-time and high-quality deliveries.

In fact, it’s involvement in this very program that allowed Optics 1 to grow their workforce and expand into other programs like the US Special Operations Command Enhanced Clip-on Thermal and SWIR Imager (ECOTI/ECOSI) programs, the Integrated Compact Ultralight Gun-mounted Rangefinder (ICUGR) for the US Marine Corps Squad Range Finder program, and the ECOTI for the USMC Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle.

But they don’t sit on their laurels. During a recent visit I was shown a few new systems which will be released soon.

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Marines Evaluate New Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle

June 8th, 2021

The Marine Corps’ new Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV), currently undergoing evaluation aboard Camp Pendleton will replace the current Utility Task Vehicle (UTV). Both are manufactured by Polaris Government and Defense and incorporate Diesel engines. However, the UTV is maintained by contractors and the new ULTV will be maintained by Marines.

The Marines expect to purchase about 500 ULTVs to replace their 248 UTVs as they hit the end of their five-year service lives in 2022 and 2023.

The ULTV is modular, off-road utility vehicle which can be quickly configured to provide logistical support for infantry units, and perform casualty evacuation, command and control, and electronic warfare missions. Like the older UTV, it can be internally transported in the MV-22 and CH-53E/K.

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Season of Growth Continues for 1791 Gunleather

June 7th, 2021

Miami, FL – Home of the world’s fastest growing leather holster brand, 1791 Gunleather is adding an additional 40% more staff to their Miami, Florida facility. A season of growth has already been experienced for the young leather goods manufacturer and there appears no sign of that trend slowing.

1791 Gunleather produces premium leather holsters and other leather goods for firearm owners. Using only American Heavy Native Steerhide, 1791 Gunleather blends modern manufacturing practices with the techniques, history, and styles of leather artisans from the past. This results in incredibly durable, incredibly comfortable holsters that look as good as they function. Options are available for a wide range of firearms in almost every carrying configuration you can imagine.

“There are many causes for celebration at 1791 Gunleather lately,” says Ramiro Romani, 1791 Gunleather CEO. “But few of them are as exciting as the growth we’re continuing to experience. It’s a real testament to the quality of goods we’re producing and the high standards our entire team has adopted for serving our growing customer base.”

For more information on holsters or to see the new 2021 lineup of products from 1791 Gunleather visit their website at www.1791gunleather.com.

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