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Grey Ghost Precision G19 Builder’s Kit Giveaway

October 13th, 2017

Man, the Glock is becoming the AR-15 of the handgun world with all these aftermarket products blowing up. Now more than ever, you could throw together a G19 in your garage with minimal tools. Case in point:

Grey Ghost Precision is hosting a giveaway contest, and it looks like they brought some friends to the party. Polymer80, CMC Triggers, and Weapon Outfitters are pitching in to offer up three DIY pistol kits. With a dremel, drill and elbow grease you could put your own psuedo Glock 19 frame together. Just top it off with a GGP Slide and Barrel (match grade) and you are ready to send lead downrange.

Looks like its hosted on the GGP Facebook Page, but you can easily enter the giveaway without wandering into the abyss of FB land with this link.

The specs of the giveaway are on the graphic below. It ends on the 30th, with winners announced on Halloween, presumably thru email and the FB pages. Its like Trick-Or-Treat, for adults!

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Thyrm Launches the SwitchBack 2.0

October 13th, 2017

New Features and Refinements Based on 1000’s of Hours of Use

Sunnyvale, CA — Thyrm introduced the SwitchBack in 2014, dramatically improving the most popular flashlights for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. Features included a pocket clip and a finger ring that provided increased flashlight retention and opened the door for new flashlight techniques.

The SwitchBack 2.0 is the next evolution, incorporating new features and refinements based on 1000’s of hours of use by subject matter experts and customers. New features include:
• stronger pocket clip that also works with MOLLE/PALS webbing
• pocket clip position that allows for deeper carry
• optimized design to ease installation
• wider thumb rest with traction features
• small crush ribs on the lip that create a custom fit across a broader range of lights
• aluminum spacer that expands compatibility to Streamlight HL and HL-X flashlights and other manufacturers with similar designs
• finger ring that releases under heavy force/torque, but can be reset

“We spent the last year paying close attention to our customer’s feedback, working with our experts to test dozens of prototypes. We couldn’t be happier with the new design,” said Andrew Frazier, CEO. “As with our other gear, we are proud to design and manufacture the SwitchBack 2.0 in the USA.”

The SwitchBack 2.0 is in stock and available for purchase at Thyrm.com and at authorized dealers.

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TacJobs – Qore Performance Is Hiring!

October 13th, 2017

12 October 2017

McLean, VA – Qore Performance, Inc., inventors of the revolutionary SAPI-shaped IcePlate cooling/heating/hydrating water bottle, is growing and looking for highly talented candidates to fill roles in Creative, Sales and Production.

Full and part-time positions are available as well as a unique “Wild Card” opening. Travel is required. These positions are open to candidates from all 50 states. Training will take place in the Northern Virginia area.

Since launching in August 2016, IcePlate has expanded rapidly into industrial safety and outdoor recreation, in addition to the main military/law enforcement market. Qore Performance is looking to build out a multi-disciplinary team capable of delivering its unique thermoregulation innovations horizontally across the end-user spectrum.

For more information or to apply, click the link below:
www.qoreperformance.com/pages/current-job-openings

Qore Performance, Inc. Job inquiries: Jobs@QorePerformance.com

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O P Tactical Releases Head Wear Line

October 13th, 2017

Just functional, affordable, US Made, head wear for the professional user.

OPT’s first steps into OEM items are simple designs, meant to meet simple needs, at a price that the end user can afford. Their fleece is an improvement on an existing, but licensed, Milspec Monkey design, made so the individual Soldier can wear a nametape on their hat. The range hat meets a need for MultiCam Tropic range hats, a camo pattern that OPT has a strong following of.

Looking forward OPT will be releasing more colors of the range hat, and more designs in the realm of apparel.

“We started basic, and will build from there” Jon, OPT.

OPT Enhanced Watch Cap

Specs:
•100% synthetic, microfleece, no-pill POLARTEC 100
•Front Pile Tape is 3.75″ x 2.5″ with tapered corners
•Rear Pile Tape is 1.5″ x 4.75″
•Edges sewn with a lock stitch to prevent snags when brushing by the loop area
•One Size Design
•Made in U.S.A.
•Berry Amendment Compliant

OPT Range Hat

Specs:
•Genuine Crye Precision 50/50 Ripstop Fabric
•Front Pile Tape is 3″ x 2″
•Rear Pile Tape is 3″ x 2″
•Top Pile Tape is 1″ x 1″
•One Size Design
•Bungee retention is internally adjustable
•Berry Amendment Compliant

All materials and workmanship are 100% made in the USA. Patches not included.

Tags: OP Tactical
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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Short Sleeve Field Shirts

October 13th, 2017

This week is the introduction of the short sleeve merino wool field shirt. They are instock and ready to go!

Constructed from ACM BASE 100 the all new short sleeve field shirts utilize premium materials and construction to make up one of the hardest working pieces of equipment you will ever own. All the natural performance benefits of merino wool in an ultra light, super comfortable package without the itch. The field shirt is an exceptional garment all on its own or used inconjuction with the heavier FS wool packages like ACM MID 400 or WARM 600.

Proudly made in the USA from the construction all the way down to the grass the sheep eat!

Now available in Sand, Charcoal, Commando, and introducing Black as a stocking color, in sizes Small – 2X.

www.first-spear.com

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Posted in Clothing, FS Friday Focus | 3 Comments »

Magpul – M-LOK Extended Cantilever Scout Mount

October 13th, 2017

-Fits SureFire® Scout Light®* and Streamlight® ProTac® Rail Mount Lights
-Extra length reduces barrel shadowing and provides more handguard real estate
-Directly mounts to M-LOK compatible systems
-Cammed T-Nuts • Mount machined from Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum
-Recoil/impact mitigation lugs
-Backwards MOE® compatibility with optional adapters
* SureFire DS00 Dual Activation Switch is NOT compatible

www.magpul.com/products/m-lok-extended-cantilever-scout-mount

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SPARTANAT – German KSK Adopts HK416A7

October 13th, 2017

SPARTANAT: This is the new rifle of German Special Forces

On October 10, the Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology of the German Armed Forces) ordered Heckler & Koch from Oberndorf to supply 1,745 H&K 416 A7 weapons and accessories.

The Bundeswehr designation is expected to be G95 (G is Gewehr which is German for Rifle). It is a gas piston rifle in the caliber 5.56 mm x 45 NATO. The weapon has a weight of 3.690 kg and a barrel length of 14.5″. The G95 is to be the new standard gun of the KSK ( Kommando Spezialkräfte) and the special forces command of the Navy (KSM) and is expected to be delivered to the force beginning January 2019. Technical testing at the military service center 91 as well as tactical testing by the special forces starts in November 2017. This German Special Forces adoption is of a newer edition of the HK416 than that which in use with US and UK SOF. It will be very interesting to see which laser boxes and optics will be chosen for the new Sturmgewehr Spezialkräfte.

Larry Vickers noted that the A7 model is the first variant of the HK416 with a 45 Deg throw lever safety. Interestingly, this feature is also on the HK433.

Heckler & Koch on the Internet: www.heckler-koch.com
SPARTANAT: www.spartanat.com

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Posted in Contracts, International, weapons | 4 Comments »

Combat Flip Flops Launches Unarmed Forces Footwear Line

October 12th, 2017

By Combat Flip Flops
{Issaquah, WA} With the mission to “Manufacture Peace Through Trade” Combat Flip Flops released the newest line of products to the offering–Shoes. What began in 2012 as a small line of flip flops grew into a product offering of American made bags, Afghan made shemaghs, and Laos made UXO jewelry–made in conflict or post conflict zones. The Unarmed Forces footwear line offers a full four season offering while satisfying those that “don’t do flip flops.”

Although you can move at a higher rate-of-speed and are more equipped to defend yourself in shoes–the tagline remains, “Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting.” Each pair sold funds a day of school for an Afghan girl through Aid Afghanistan for Education.

Manufactured in an artisan factory in Bogota, Colombia, the Unarmed Forces footwear line ranges from the $44.99 slip-on IN·TER·VAL to the $119.00 full leather TAN·GENT. Available men’s sizes 7 to 15 and women’s sizes 5 to 11. The UAF line is offered in a variety of upper and outsole colors–suiting the daily needs of the Unarmed Forces. Casual, business casual, or just straight business.

The UAF footwear is available for pre-order now and delivers Mid-November. All pre-orders wil receive a limited edition shemagh not available for purchase as a standalone product.

Shop UAF here: www.combatflipflops.com/collections/shoes

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Posted in Advertiser, Boots, Press Release | 5 Comments »