PEO-Soldier posted an early prototype photo of the Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suit (NGABS). The Army is working Med Eng on the suit.
Sneak Peek – Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suit
March 20th, 2020Ruger – PC Charger
March 20th, 2020
A couple of years back, Ruger released the PC (Pistol Caliber) Carbine, an evolution of a concept initially realized with the discontinued Ruger Police Carbine. Featuring a takedown receiver, ~16″ barrel, and 9x19mm chambering, The PC Carbine was designed to allow shooters to utilize a common caliber and magazines between their sidearm and long gun, lowering a shooter’s logistical burden while providing an improvement in controllability, accuracy, and effective range as required. Lending to the functionality of the PC Carbine is its interchangeable magwells, since it comes out of the box compatible with Ruger’s Security 9 magazines, but can be quickly converted using an included magwell to feed from ubiquitous Glock pattern 9mm magazines instead; a Ruger American compatible magwell was also made available for purchase.
The warm reception and popularity of the PC Carbine led Ruger to expand the product line with various models, including some with a modular, more ‘tactical/modern’ chassis, and others chambered for .40 S&W. However, earlier this week Ruger revealed the most unique addition to the PC line yet, with the introduction of the PC Charger. Like Ruger’s .22 Charger to the 10/22, the PC Charger is a pistol variant of the PC Carbine that utilizes the same receiver – you can think of it as a PDW to the PC Carbine’s, well, carbine:
– 16.5″ overall length vs the PCC’s 34.37″
– 6.5″ barrel length vs the PCC’s 16.12″
– 5 lbs vs the PCC’s 7 lbs
Simply put, it’s a lighter, more compact weapon compared to the PCC while retaining parts commonality and many of the same features, such as the 12 o’clock Picatinny optics rail, reversible charging handle and magazine catch, threaded barrel, and exchangeable magazine well.
What’s unique to the PC Charger, at least compared to the standard PC Carbine, is the features of its polymer chassis. It includes rearward QD cups for installing QD-compatible slings, the ability to install any AR-compatible pistol grips, and the integrated rear 7075-T6 Picatinny rail, for attaching a rail-mounted brace or stock mount. Rounding out the PC Charger is an M-LOK compatible forend which allows for the attachment of M-LOK accessories or rails at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions.
www.ruger.com/products/pcCharger/models
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Built For The X
March 20th, 2020
FirstSpear has just announced a promo code is now live on the website for 10% purchases until next Friday. Just enter B4TX at checkout!
All Helikon-Tex Products in One Place!
March 20th, 2020Dive into the variety of tactical and outdoor gear and clothes with a brand-new Helikon-Tex Workbook for 2020.
It covers all the soon-arrivals as well as the best-selling products of the last couple of years. With this workbook you’ll be able to discover almost endless ways of compiling great sets of gear for shooting sports, bushcrafting, tactical activities and trekking.
Have a look and join the Helikon-Tex #JourneyToPerfection!
Television Icon David Blanton of Realtree featured on Federal Ammunition’s “It’s Federal Season” Podcast
March 19th, 2020ANOKA, Minnesota – March 19, 2020 – For more than three decades, Realtree has been a pioneer in developing and licensing camouflage patterns and creating hunting content. From its first pattern launch of real life, three dimensional patterns, Realtree took the concealment apparel market to new heights. In the early stages of the company’s growth, Bill Jordan, Realtree founder, realized he needed to promote the brand himself to be successful. One of the architects of those successful strategies, David Blanton, is on the “It’s Federal Season” podcast hotseat for this entertaining episode.
Episode No. 5 – The Influence of Realtree
www.federalpremium.com/podcast
“David Blanton has a great story to tell about the infancy of Realtree and the success that has followed since he and founder Bill Jordan met back in 1991,” says Jason Vanderbrink, President of Federal Ammunition. The iconic television programming and marketing they developed vaulted Realtree’s brand image and camouflage patterns to be a household name today. “Realtree shaped the way networks presented entertaining and aspirational hunting content on television,” says Jason Nash, Senior Marketing Director at Federal. “Their videotape and DVD series are still popular, and they continue evolving with media consumption patterns with the launch of its own digital platform, of which Federal is a proud sponsor” says Nash. Blanton adds some great perspective on what’s new with the brand, hottest patterns, and tells some personal stories that fit right in with “Funniest Home Videos.”
In the Tech Talk segment, Adam Moser, Sr. Manager of Product Development for shotshell ammunition walks us through the advantages of our Premium turkey loads with seasons opening around the United States. Before signing off, find out what promotions are available for consumers and where consumers can meet with our ammunition team in the near future to talk all things ammunition. Look for more information at www.federalpremium.com or where you find your favorite podcasts.
LMS Gear – Coffin Slingbag
March 19th, 2020The Coffin Slingbag is a collaboration between Black Lion Gear and LMS Gear. They tell us it is perfect to carry your MP5, protective mask and ammunition for the Wuhan Virus outbreak.
The Coffin Slingbag is made from Green 500D Cordura with Black zippers, webbing and bungees and is 55cm high, 17cm wide and 15cm deep.
The back is padded and the strap can be stowed. Inside there is a D-ring for dummy cords and underneath there is an open compartment for disposable gloves. Finally, there’s PALS webbing along the sides and in the main strap.
lmsgear.net/shop/The-Coffin-Gearslinger-OD-Green-Black
American Tomahawk Display Stands
March 19th, 2020
CCI Announces Clean-22 Steel Challenge, The Official Rimfire Ammunition of the Steel Challenge
March 19th, 2020LEWISTON, Idaho – March 17, 2020 – CCI, announces new Clean-22 Steel Challenge as the official ammunition of the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA). Look for the Steel Challenge logo on the box to symbolize CCI’s support of the organization’s mission to promote participation in steel shooting competition. CCI Clean-22 Steel Challenge uses an exclusive polymer bullet coating to greatly reduce copper and lead fouling in the barrel—without leaving a residue. Shipments of this new product have begun to arrive at dealers.
“We’re proud to be the first major rimfire ammunition manufacturer to become an official sponsor,” said Federal Marketing Director Jason Nash. “Steel Challenge shooters demand the very best from their ammunition. It needs to be accurate, consistent, and ultra-reliable. With our factory-loaded ammunition, shooters can compete at a high level with ammunition that’s easier on and better for their guns.”
“The partnership between USPSA and Federal with Syntech Action Pistol has been very successful. We are equally excited about extending that partnership with CCI and Steel Challenge,” said SCSA Director of Marketing, Media & Events Jake Martens. “Forty-six percent of Steel Challenge competition is done with rimfire ammunition. CCI’s production of a competition-ready Clean-22 is a huge win for competitors.”
The High Velocity load features a 40-grain round nose lead bullet with geometry that’s been optimized for accuracy. With dependable CCI priming and consistent propellant, Clean-22 Steel Challenge provides flawless cycling through all 22 LR firearms. CCI Clean-22 also cuts lead buildup in suppressors up to 60 percent.
Features & Benefits
• Official ammunition of the Steel Challenge Shooting Association
• Polymer bullet coating greatly reduces lead fouling in the barrel without leaving residue
• Cuts lead buildup in suppressors up to 60 percent
• 40-grain red lead round nose bullet
• Optimized bullet geometry for improved accuracy
• Reliable function in semi-automatic firearms
Part No. / Description / MSRP
944CC / High Velocity 22 LR 40-grain red-poly LRN, 1235 fps, 100-count / $10.99
Learn more about the Steel Challenge Shooting Association at www.scsa.org.
For more information on CCI Ammunition, go to www.cci-ammunition.com.
