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April 17th, 2019Brigantes Presents – High Angled Solutions – Julbo Explorer 2.0
April 17th, 2019High mountaineering is changing and the same is true for Julbo’s flagship model. More ergonomic, better ventilation and is slimmer and more stylish. The Explorer 2.0 has reached new summits in performance.
These glacier sunglasses are designed for extreme conditions without any compromise. The Explorer 2.0 boasts large coverage, removable shields and 360 degree adjustable temples so it can be moves in all directions, under a helmet over a hat or on the head, the frames are held in place. The high protection lenses ensure maximum protection from sunlight in extreme conditions.
The exclusive soft-comfort material on the temples that doesn’t stick to hair, giving perfect grip and comfort and the wide lens surface allows for maximum field of vision.
The Julbo Explorer 2.0 sunglasses are the complete solution to mountaineers wanting improved eyewear whether it be to summit mountains or hike up peaks.
For more information contact international@brigantes.com
Or for UK sales contact warrior@brigantes.com
SPARTANAT: CONCAMO and HK G95K in the field
April 17th, 2019Every camouflage pattern is only just as good as its application. CONCAMO is new, was presented during IWA 2018 and is going its way ever since: this time straight to Heckler & Koch. During a joint photoshoot with the German weapons manufacturer on their own testing grounds, not only the best gear in CONCAMO was being used. It also featured two special main characters: G27 and G95 (pictured below), as well as some other newcomers…
CONCAMO has already come so far to be “operational”. Both men are fully equipped. And in the course of this article we will reveal step by step what you can see on the pictures. For starters the new G95 for the German Special Forces. The HK416A7 is going to be adopted by the KSK as well as the frogmen.
The bigger brother is the G27, which is already in use by the Bundeswehr. Using the nomenclature of Heckler & Koch, it is a HK417. This weapon is not only available as DMR, but also as equipment for the Special Forces with a higher calibre.
What we also see with this wonderful new pictures is, how CONCAMO blends into the natural environment. The camouflage pattern feels right at home in the forest with all its different facets. The G27 is equipped with the Elcan Specter DR for calibre 7,62.
Moss and leaves, the play of the light. The marksman in CONCAMO nearly disappears on the surface of a clearing at the testing grounds of Heckler & Koch
At the border of the forest both men are nearly invisible as well – without any additional means of camouflage. If you want to know more about the background of CONCAMO: here is our Interview with Matthias Bürgin, who developed the pattern.
This camouflage makes also use of the underground in the freshly cut forest. Even if both men are standing, they are hard to recognize at first glance. CONCAMO works how camouflage is supposed to: it blurs the outlines.
Even the brown forest soil has no issues with the new camouflage pattern. If you want to see more field tests with CONCAMO: CONCAMO in the field 1. And here: field test 2.
The uniform worn by both of the pictured test persons is the new Striker Gen. 2 by UF PRO. It was already presented by SPARTANAT here. The set is available directly from UF PRO: Here the CONCAMO page of UF PRO.
Not everyone wants to show their faces, we understand that… Camouflage materials for advanced users are being provided by NONVIDE – we looked at their first products during IWA 2019. The mask is made of a very thin material, which does not obstruct breathing. The camouflage effect however, is obvious.
There is no soldier without a backpack. The one on the users back is the Modular 30 pack by Tasmanian Tiger – we discovered the very first piece as a unicorn during Shot Show 2019 in Las Vegas. The backpack is being reviewed at our site. The CONCAMO version will be available from June 2019 – here we can show you some more pictures, exclusively for you.
In fact, not after a shootout, but after a shooting: men without the mask. Matthias Bürgin (left) is the man behind CONCAMO. With him: Ripperkon, the well-known German blogger on gear, climber and photographer. As a result of CONCAMO being so good in blurring outlines, you can only see at second glance that both of them are wearing full kit. The plate carrier is from md-textil.
Here you can see the detailed pictures from IWA 2019:
CONCAMO on the internet: www.concamo.com
Heckler & Koch on the internet: www.heckler-koch.com
SPARTANAT on the internet: www.spartanat.com
The secret star is the HK416A7 of Heckler & Koch, however. Pictured with the new HK polymer magazines by the way. The G95 will be handed out to German Special Forces soon. We are providing the current status of the G95 HERE.
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Fort Campbell Team Places First in 2019 Best Sapper Competition
April 16th, 2019FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — The 13th annual Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition concluded with an awards ceremony Thursday on Gammon Field.
In a heavily-contested race to earn the title as the next Best Sapper, Capt. John Baer and 1st Lt. Terence Hughes representing Team 17 from the 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, emerged as this year’s top-placing team.
Top finishers were:
1st Place — Team 17: Capt. John Baer, 1st Lt. Terence Hughes, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky;
2nd Place — Team 16: Staff Sgt. Lucas Tucker, 1st Lt. Sabin Vaira, 27th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina;
3rd Place — Team 6: Capt. Erwin Marciniak, 1st Lt. Jeremy Matsumoto, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Event awards went to the following units:
Non-standard Physical Fitness event winner — Team 17: Capt. John Baer, 1st Lt. Terence Hughes, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky;
Water Operations Phase — Team 6: Capt. Erwin Marciniak, 1st Lt. Jeremy Matsumoto, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado;
Round Robin Phase — Team 28: Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Olson, Sgt. David Wilson, 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska;
Land Navigation Phase — Team 6: Capt. Erwin Marciniak, 1st Lt. Jeremy Matsumoto, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado;
X-mile Ruck — Team 16: Staff Sgt. Lucas Tucker, 1st Lt. Sabin Vaira, 27th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina and;
X-mile Run — Team 17: Capt. John Baer, 1st Lt. Terence Hughes, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Story by Martha Yoshida, Leonard Wood
Photos by Michael Curtis, Leonard Wood
Maxim Defense Showcases Their 2019 Product Line and Previews the Newly Designed PDX in 300 Blackout at the 2019 NRA Annual Meeting
April 16th, 2019St Cloud, MN – Maxim Defense, the premier manufacturer in PDW-stocks, pistol braces, accessories, and weapons, is attending the 2019 NRA Annual meeting in booth #3210. Along with highlights of their new products for 2019, and the newly designed PDX™, attendees can get hands-on with a preview of the PDX™ in 300 Blackout.
“The NRA Annual Meeting has always been a great venue for Maxim to display and introduce our new products” Said Michael Windfeldt, Owner of Maxim Defense. “and this year is no exception, we’ll have both the SBR and Pistol Brace version of our newly design PDX™ in 7.62x39mm and 5.56 NATO on hand, as-well-as a preview of the PDX™ in 300 Blackout”.
Maxim Defense PDX™
Leading the way in new products for 2019 is the newly-developed PDX™. Part of the MDX Battle Line, the PDX™ is available in 7.62x39mm and 5.56 NATO calibers, in both SBR and Pistol formats. The NEW Maxim Defense PDX™ is designed to handle the fierce demands of the Tier-1 community and dominate in close quarter encounters without sacrificing energy on target and accuracy. At just 18.75″ in overall length, 5 lbs. 11oz. in weight and a 5.5” barrel, the PDX™ is the ultimate choice for when concealment and personal defense are non-negotiable. The PDX™ will start shipping in the second quarter of 2019 with an MSRP of $2299.00 for either the SBR or Pistol Brace versions.
Calibers: 7.62x39mm and 5.56 NATO
Barrel Length: 5.5”
Colors: Black or Arid
Overall Length: 18.75”
Weight (empty): 5 lbs 11 oz
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE™ Muzzle Booster
Stock: Maxim Defense SCW™ stock system (SBR and Pistol Brace)
Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger (ACT)
Maxim Defense SCW™ Stock System
The Maxim Defense SCW™ Stock System is one of the most complete compact SCW stocks on the market. Available in SBR and Pistol formats the Maxim Defense SCW™ has a collapsed length of only 4”. Both the Stock and Pistol Brace feature an integrated proprietary BCG with MILSPEC bolt and interchangeable buffer weights to give you the flexibility to maximize performance and versatility without sacrificing functionality. The Maxim Defense SCW Stock and Pistol Braces are simply the shortest, most thought-out, and durable SCW stock on the marketing. MSRP starting at just $369.95
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO, 7.62x39mm, .300BLK
Buffer-Carrier: H1, H2, H3, 9mm PCC
Material Composition: 7075 Aluminum
Finish: MILSPEC Anodized
Weight: 14.6 oz
Length: 4.0 inches 1st position (closed)
5.25 inches 2nd position
6.5 inches 3rd position
7.75 inches 4th position
8.75 inches 5th position (extended)
Maxim Defense CQB Gen 7 Stock
Like the Gen 6, the Gen 7 is a CQB stock built for comfort and durability for real-world use. No buttons to push, just pull the stock to deploy. At its most collapsed position, this CQB stock only adds 5.35” to your AR15. At full extension, the Maxim CQB stock is the length of an extended carbine stock. And with 4 total positions, you can adjust for maximum comfort and multiple scenarios. Rapid deployment, purpose-driven materials, and the functionality you need, the Maxim Defense CQB Stock is simply the most thought out, versatile, and durable CQB stock on the market. The Gen 7 is for those who want a sleeker profile, eliminating the side sling swivel attachment points from the housing. Instead, the Gen 7 comes with our ambidextrous sling mount already installed. MSRP starting at $369.95.
Caliber: Multi
Buffer: Standard, H1, H2, H3, 9mm PCC, JP Silent, Captured spring system [Proprietary & Exclusive to Maxim CQB stock]
Material Composition: 7075 Aluminum
Finish: MILSPEC Anodized
Weight: 18.5 oz
Length: 5.3 inches closed
6.8 inches 1st position
8.3 inches 2nd position
10 inches fully extended
HATEBRAKE™ Muzzle Booster
A common problem in short barrel PDW’s with low-pressure cartridges is reliable cycling. Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE™ Muzzle Booster is designed to regulate firearm exhaust gases to ensure PDW’s cycle more reliably. The primary design features include the redirection of the sound signature, decreasing the flash signature, significantly reducing recoil, and increasing accuracy.
The HATE BRAKE installs with a 3/8” drive socket from the front, enabling it to be installed under a handguard without removing the handguard. During installation, the HATEBRAKE locks into place with K-Taper, a patent-pending taper locking technology, replacing the need for proprietary tapered barrels. The external shape of the HATEBRAKE is designed to work with M-Slot compatible hand guards. The HATEBRAKE starts at just $199.95.
Caliber: 5.56 / 7.62 / 9mm
Thread Pitch: 1/2×28, 1/2×36, 5/8×24
Material Composition: 17-4 H900 Stainless / 6AL-4V Titanium
Finish: Black in color DLC [Diamond-Like Coating]
Weight: 4.6 oz
Length: 2.4 inches
Diameter: 1.620 / 1.75 inches
M-RAX Rapid Attachment System
Unlike the traditional M-Slot mounting systems, M-RAX™ utilizes the full slot of your rail, maximizing space. This makes the M-RAX™ system end-to-end stackable, giving you the option to create seamless monolithic rail sections where needed. Installation and removal is a breeze. Thanks to the spring-loaded screws, the M-RAX™ system removes mounting frustrations. Simply push the screw in with a standard hex tool and rotate 90 degrees. The locking lugs engage that readily. No more fighting or timing screws. Offered in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 M-Slot lengths, the M-RAX is shipping today and starts at an MSRP of $39.95.
FITS: Compatible with all M-Slot handguards and forends
LENGTH/WEIGHT: 2 • M-Slot (3.145”) / 1.54oz
3 • M-Slot (4.720”) / 2.31oz
4 • M-Slot (6.295”) / 3.09oz
5 • M-Slot (7.870”) / 3.87oz
6 • M-Slot (9.445”) / 4.62oz
MATERIAL: 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum
FINISH: Hard Coat Anodize type 3 Class 2
Available in black and FDE
Visit Maxim Defense at booth #3210 to get a first look at the PDX™ in 300 Blackout and the 2019 line of Maxim products.
To learn more about Maxim Defense, please visit us at www.maximdefense.com.
Grey Ghost Gear Deploys RRS Transport Bag
April 16th, 2019Lakewood, WA
April 16, 2019
Grey Ghost Gear is proud to announce the release of the RRS Transport Bag; the “go-bag” revolutionized. The “bail-out bag” legitimized. The “Bag of Doom” optimized and essentialized. The…
Well, you get it. The RSS Bag was originally developed at the behest of several LEOs and First Responders from a cross-section of agencies in a large metropolitan area. They needed a go-bag with a slimmer profile and superior interior organization; we delivered the RRS Transport Bag. Grey Ghost Gear has been building best tactical gear available for years now. Everything we do is based on what the end user needs or wants, all of it designed and deployed at improbably stupid speed – the RSS Transport Bag is no different.
The RRS Transport Bag is the ideal size for storing in a vehicle, either behind or under the seats. Should you need to rapidly react to a critical situation, the RRS Transport Bag can be easily grabbed and brought into the fight.
The main compartment has ample room for a handgun or even a folded PDW/SBR, along with additional magazines, medical supplies, food/water, and other essentials. One wall has two zippered mesh pockets for organization, while the opposite side has a loop panel for attaching a hook-backed holster or pouch, as well as six elastic loops that are perfect for pistol magazines, flashlights, and other similarly shaped items.
On the exterior, both ends feature generously sized pouches with hook and loop and buckle closures to keep the contents secure…even when you’re at full speed. For those times that extended social work is required, we’ve put five rifle mag-sized elastic loops inside the flap pocket. These are also ideal for keeping a couple of tourniquets at the read. Adjustable (and removable) shoulder straps or dual carry handles are available to meet whatever carry style you, your equipment, and your mission demand.
The RRS Transport Bag is constructed from 500D Cordura® Nylon and is available in a vast array of colors to suit every need. As long as your needs are Black, Ranger Green, or Tan. Now is the perfect time to get one too – everything on the site is 15% off with free shipping and we’re giving away Turnout Bags with purchases of $100 or more too.
GGG builds equipment for every conceivable mission.
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Grey Ghost Gear: Uncompromising gear for the uncompromising individual.
A Prime Ammo Update From CEO Jim O’Shaughnessy
April 16th, 2019For the past several years, PRIME Ammunition has been offering ammunition made by Swiss manufacturer RUAG here in the US.
In this message by Jim O’Shaughnessy, CEO and Founder of PRIME Ammunition, he explains whats going on and why they’ve had trouble fulfilling orders.
1985–SureFire Model 310
April 16th, 2019
Released under a new brand name, SureFire, the Model 310 Tactical Light was the first dedicated handgun-mounted WeaponLight. It provided a rugged and reliable source of high-intensity light that could be conveniently mounted to a Colt 1911 pistol. At a staggering 15 lumens and powered by a single 123A lithium battery, the Model 310 featured two switches: A handgrip Pressure Switch activated the light as long as pressure was applied, while an On/Off Switch on the left side of the housing activated the light until the Off switch was pressed. Once again, a SureFire product created a new genre in tactical gear.
