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Brownells Unveils BRN-180 Upper in 300 Blackout

August 10th, 2020

Brownells Releases Gen2 BRN-180 Uppers, Including 300 AAC Blackout

GRINNELL, Iowa (August 10, 2020) – Brownells announced the next generation of its popular BRN-180 uppers, including the much-anticipated version chambered in 300 AAC Blackout, perfect for use with a suppressor.

Launched at SHOT Show 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the BRN-180 uppers combine features of the classic AR-180 with modern upgrades such as a full-length Picatinny rail and a free-float M-LOK handguard.

All BRN-180 Gen2 uppers are ideal for folding stocks or braces as the recoil mechanism is totally contained inside the upper.

The BRN-180 Gen2 updates include a new method of securing the handguard and adjustable gas blocks for all barrel lengths to optimize suppressor use.

The newest model has a 10” barrel chambered in 300 AAC Blackout, well-suited for a building a BRN-180S pistol or a registered short barreled rifle.

The other Gen2 BRN-180 uppers are still chambered in 223 Wylde to maximize accuracy potential with both 5.56 and .223 Remington ammunition.

In stock and shipping now, the Gen2 BRN-180 uppers include:
• 078-000-609 BRN-180S GEN2 Upper, 300 Blackout 10” barrel, $899.99 retail
• 078-000-599 BRN-180S GEN2 Upper, 223 Wylde 10.5” barrel, $899.99 retail
• 078-000-600 BRN-180 GEN2 Upper, 223 Wylde 16” barrel, $899.99 retail
• 078-000-601 BRN-180 GEN2 Upper, 223 Wylde 18.5” barrel, $899.99 retail

Going forward, Brownells will sell only the Gen2 version of its BRN-180 uppers.

To learn more, see the Brownells BRN-180 page.

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SilencerCo Announces Production of AR-15 Lower, Shipping This Week

August 10th, 2020

August 10th, 2020 — West Valley City, UT – SilencerCo, the world’s largest firearm suppressor company, has announced the latest addition to their lineup of parts and accessories–the SilencerCo billet AR-15 lower receiver.

Silencerco is excited to offer consumers a high-quality, fully customizable AR-15 lower.

With a reputation of going above and beyond to design and manufacture the industry’s best products, SilencerCo has put the same amount of care and time to make the industry’s finest, billet lower.

“For years, SilencerCo has aggressively ventured into various segments of the firearms industry with innovations like the Maxim 9, Maxim 50, and Radius. I was confident our engineering team could bring unique features and options to a lower receiver as well. We accomplished our goal by including a unique ambidextrous bolt catch, integrated QD sling cups and integrated trigger guard, all at an affordable price,” said Scott Clinger, SilencerCo’s VP Business Development. “As we continue to expand our line of firearms accessories, it is a natural progression to make a quality AR-15 lower.”

With an MSRP of $249, the SilencerCo lower is available for purchase now exclusively at Brownells, Capitol Armory, and Silencer Shop.

Click here for more information on the lower.

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Fighting Gun 101: Gas Ports

August 10th, 2020

Many companies won’t publish this. We believe in transparency. Whether you purchase directly from us, our dealers, or build it yourself, it all starts here…

SOLGW GAS PORTS:

10.5″ Carbine .073
11.5″ Carbine .071
12.5″ Carbine .068
14.5″ Carbine .0625
16″ Carbine .0625
13.7″ Mid .0785
14.5” Mid .077
16″ Mid .076
18″ Rifle .0995
20″ Rifle .093

Textbook TDP GAS PORTS:

MK18 10.3” Carbine .070
M4 14.5″ Carbine .0625
MK12 18” Rifle .0995
M16 20″ Rifle .093

SOLGW recommended Sprinco spring/buffer combination based on type of buffer system:

11.5” Milspec: Blue Spring/H2 (LAW Folder H), A5: Green Spring A5H2 (LAW A5H1)
12.5” Milspec: Blue Spring/H2 (LAW Folder H), A5: Green Spring A5H2 (LAW A5H1)
13.7” Milspec: Blue Spring/H (LAW Folder H), A5: Green Spring A5H2 (LAW A5H1)
13.9” Milspec: Blue Spring/H (LAW Folder H), A5: Green Spring A5H2 (LAW A5H1)
14.5” Milspec: Blue Spring/H (LAW Folder H), A5: Green Spring A5H2 (LAW A5H1)
16” Milspec: Blue Spring/H (LAW Folder H), A5: Green Spring A5H2 (LAW A5H1)

www.SOLGW.com

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Prym 1 Launches New ‘Prym1 Freedom’ Camouflage Pattern

August 10th, 2020

Prym1 Camo launches new ‘Prym1 Freedom’ pattern to celebrate American liberties and pay homage to the unwavering efforts of U.S service heroes, armed forces, veterans and patriots alike.

“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do what we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.”

As Americans, freedom is inherently ingrained in our DNA. Encompassing many aspects of our life, our right to our freedoms makes us who we are today, all equal, all American.

At Prym1 Camo©, we partner with brands intrinsic to our way of life and sense of patriotism. You’ll find our patterns adorned on elite athletes, in the hands of our service heroes, outfitting adventurerers and honoring veterans. Our freedoms must be fought for, protected and handed on generation after generation.

Freedom has many fathers and mothers, and without the dedicated, unwavering efforts of so many protecting our liberties, we wanted to design a specific pattern that pays homage to that fact. Prym1 Freedom pattern gives you, the individual, the opportunity to wear our nation’s colors with pride, every single day!

Prym1 Freedom pattern is now available in printed fabrics and many other decorative processes.

For more information on licensing Prym1 Freedom, contact us: info@prym1camo.com

To learn more about Prym1 Freedom visit: www.prym1camo.com/freedom

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Qore Performance Releases IcePlate Sleeve

August 10th, 2020

STERLING, VA – August 7, 2020 – Qore Performance recently released the latest addition to their IceAge Ecosystem: IcePlate Sleeve. IcePlate Sleeve replaces the popular, but now retired, IcePlace MOLLE Sleeve Flex as the accessory pouch for IcePlate Curve, the only multi-purpose cooling, heating, and hydration product available on the market.

IcePlate Sleeve uses the same proprietary laminate technology as their IcePlate EXO ultralight ventilated plate carrier. The laminate material does not stretch, is completely hydrophobic, and delivers significantly greater abrasion resistance than 500D Cordura Nylon. IcePlate Sleeve is 33% lighter than the outgoing IMS Flex.

IcePlate Sleeve facilitates native integration with the IcePlate EXO, but is also universally compatible with all plate carriers on the market. IcePlate Sleeve has a six column by seven row laser-cut MOLLE field on both faces, allowing the user to reclaim all MOLLE attachment points that the IcePlate Sleeve takes up on the plate carrier. The product also has the entire MOLLE field covered with hook tape on one side and pile on the other, allowing direct Velcro connection with loop fields on the inside or outside face of a plate carrier.

The design of IcePlate Sleeve allows it to be mounted inside a plate carrier to maximize the multiple benefits of IcePlate Curve’s thermoregulation properties. While it is possible to mount IcePlate Sleeve to nearly any carrier on the market, it optimally mounts to future-proof designs that include pile tape on the inside, which minimizes the movement of the IcePlate Curve.

As with IcePlate Exo, IcePlate Sleeve is compatible with the new right and left exit port versions of the IcePlate Curve, allowing for user-specific routing of the Source 90 Drink Tube over the left shoulder for right-handed shooters and over the right shoulder for left-handed shooters.

IcePlate Sleeve is available now in MultiCam, Black, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, and Wolf Grey.

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MATBOCK Monday Tarsier Eclipse

August 10th, 2020

TARSIER ECLIPSE

WITHOUT TARSIER ECLIPSE

WITH TARSIER ECLIPSE

The Tarsier Eclipse ™ is the most advance Night Vision Goggle accessory on the market. It easily attaches to your NVG’s allowing the operator to see objects from 18” to infinity at the same time without adjustments!

It incorporates a smooth action, high performance optical iris that can be adjusted open or closed depending on the amount of light. Not only does this accessory save time in critical situations it also protects your lenses from getting scratched or damaged during your mission.

If the glass on the Tarsier Eclipse ™ gets damaged you can simply pop it out with your fingers and insert a new one!

Don’t forget to tune in on Monday at 4:30 PM EST on Instagram as we do a live demonstration our Tarsier Eclipse!

www.matbock.com/collections/night-vision/products/tarsier-eclipse

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Contract Dispute Delays Fielding of New Dutch Combat Uniforms, Interim Solution Selected

August 10th, 2020

According to the Dutch Ministry of Defense, a contract dispute for new combat uniforms for the Dutch Army (Koninklijke Landmacht) and ensuing analysis of tender documents has led to the withdrawal of a contract award to manufacture them. The newly designed uniforms, developed as part of the Defensie Operationeel Kleding Systeem (Defense Operational Clothing System) or DOKS program, were intended to be fielded in 2023, but now that plan has been pushed back.

Instead, the Dutch forces will continue to field MultiCam Combat clothing for those troops deploying to contingency areas.

Additionally, non-deploying Dutch Army personnel will be issued an improved interim clothing package in the new national camouflage, the Netherlands Fractal Pattern M-19. NFP is available in several colorations.

This ensemble will be based on the Dutch Marine uniform seen above which is currently offered in M81 Woodland. It combines the new NFP fabric with the Marine cut, utilizing a material substitution in current contracts. Fielding of these uniforms should begin by mid-2021.

DOKS also fields a new helmet (manufactured by Galvion) as well as other equipment. These portions of the program continue unabated, with helmets delivered in batches, beginning at the end of this year. Eventually, the full system will be fielded, including clothing in an entirely new cut.

Photos from Dutch MOD.

Posted in Camo, Clothing, Contracts, International | 4 Comments »

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles Produced by Blackwater for Sale by Bulletproof IT

August 9th, 2020

I recently found out that BULLETPROOF IT, LLC was selling MRAPs. That alone is interesting, but what really caught my attention is that the MRAPs in question were built by Blackwater Manufacturing. From 2007-2009, I worked on that program as the head of Test & Evaluation. I shot, blew up and drove Grizzlies in all sorts of environments. There’s a bit of me in those trucks. This graphic shows the evolution of the trucks.

BULLETPROOF IT, LLC a Service Disabled Veteran owned and operated business has 10 Blackwater Grizzly Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) for sale. The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) is a 22 ton Armored Infantry Mobility Vehicle designed and built for the U.S. Military and DOD contractors destined for Iraq and other high conflict hostile territories.

The Armored exterior is as aggressive as they come! The Ballistic walls can withstand .50-caliber rounds for perfect protection against high caliber ambushes, while the fully reinforced belly and enclosed drivetrain are protected against improvised explosive device (IED) blasts. In addition to the armor, it has more doors, gun ports, hooks, compartments, outlets, and lighting than most civilians’ vehicles on the road. The roof has duel turrets capable of accepting mounted machine guns.

The Armored Vehicles are street legal and can cruise on the highway at 65 to 70 MPH. Each equipped with the proven caterpillar diesel engine. The Armored Vehicles were built in 2007 and 2008. Essentially these vehicles are brand new and most of them with less than 800 miles on them, some as low as 77 miles on them. BULLETPROOF IT, LLC has 4×4 and 6×6 wheeled (APC’s) available.

Features are listed below.

FEATURES
• Automatic push button Allison transmission
• Single rear axle
• Seagrave glider chassis
• 4×4
• Air brakes
• Some have rear electric door
• Front right window hatch

EXTERIOR FEATURES
• 22 ton .50 caliber bulletproof exterior
• Front mount Ramsey winch
• All terrain run flat tires
• High intensity exterior lighting
• Storage compartments

DRIVETRAIN FEATURES
• Caterpillar diesel engines
• Allison automatic transmission
• 4×4 configuration
• Seagrave glider extreme duty chassis

INTERIOR FEATURES
• Dual zone a/c
• Roof hatch access
• Day/night vision camera
• Multiple seating configuration
• Blackout lights

For pricing and availability please email our MRAP Sales Manager Josh Malcom at mrapsales@bulletproof-it.com or feel free to give him a call 360-771-2657.

For more information and pictures, please follow the direct link below.

www.bulletproof-it.com/armored-vehicles

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