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Hyperstealth Releases ANA Camouflage White Paper

December 19th, 2017

In response to allegations in the Office of Special Projects of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction report issued in June and entitled, “Afghan National Army: DOD may have spent up to 28 million more than needed to procure camouflage uniforms that may be inappropriate for the Afghan environment”, Afghan National Army camouflage developer Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp has issued a white paper. The SIGAR report itself is available for download here and my critique of the contents of the SIGAR report can be found here.

Author Guy Cramer provides quite a bit of information to put into perspective the primary talking point in the SIGAR Report that Afghanistan is only 2% Forest. Get your copy of the Hyperstealth white paper here.

Tags: Afghan National Army, Camo Wars, Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp
Posted in Camo | 8 Comments »

Grey Ghost Precision Announces First Aftermarket G43 Slide Upgrade

December 19th, 2017

Lakewood, WA – Grey Ghost Precision, leading manufacturers of accurate, reliable, and attainable weapon systems, is excited to announce the release of the first aftermarket upgrade slide to the GLOCK43, the Grey Ghost Precision SPG43.

The team at Grey Ghost Precision started the design process with a billet blank of American made, certified 17-4PH Stainless Steel; chosen for its high levels of strength, hardness and corrosion resistance.

Additionally, the 17-4PH also maintains a level of machinability, which allows the engineers to hold critical tolerance to .003″; ensuring the reliability and accuracy loyal customers of all of Grey Ghost Precision’s products come to know and expect.

Available in two designs, each with strategically placed patterns that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but functional for slide manipulation. Customers will be able to choose from Black Nitride or various color options in DLC (Diamond-like Carbon).

As is the case with every other product that comes out the door at Grey Ghost Precision, the SPG43’s attention to detail, fitment and mindset for the end user is paramount. The team spends no time, wasted on production – partnering with only the best in the industry, receiving feedback on exactly what the end users are looking for in a concealed carry pistol.

“With the need now more than ever to rely on your carry pistol, the decision was obvious for us to develop an option for the G43,” stated GGP Vice President of Firearms, Jason Curns. “We take great pride in providing products that meet the demands of our customers, and are confident that the new SPG43’s look and functionality will more than exceed expectations.”

SPG43 SPECS:
• Made from American 17-4PH Stainless Steel
• All critical dimensions held within .003″
• Strategically placed patterns for ease of use and function
• Coated with choice of Black Nitride or color option in DLC
• Ready to accept all GLOCK or aftermarket OEM G43 components
• Ready for GLOCK or OEM components to install right away

The Grey Ghost Precision SPG43 will be available for order soon. Visit www.greyghostprecision.com for more details. A Limited Edition will feature a Grey DLC color, and etched to commemorate the first to market.

Tags: Grey Ghost Precision
Posted in Advertiser, Press Release, Weapon Accessories | 6 Comments »

Congratulations to Mike C from Missouri for Winning the SSD/SOC-F Rifle Raffle

December 18th, 2017

First off, I want to personally thank everyone who purchased raffle tickets for the SSD custom carbine. While Mike C of the great state of Missouri won the raffle, the real winners are four families who lost their husbands, fathers and sons. Your efforts raised $16,000 for those families.

While the raffle was hosted by our friends at the Special Operations Care Fund charity, the funds will be distributed to the beneficiaries by the Duskin-Stephens Foundation. Those beneficiaries are the families of four Soldiers, deployed to the African nation of Niger and assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), who were recently killed during a brutal gun battle with Muslim extremists. These four men…

SSG Bryan C. Black, SSG Jeremiah W. Johnson, SSG Dustin M. Wright, and SGT La David T. Johnson, you are not forgotten.

No one except the raffle host is taking a Dollar for doing this. Ultimately, we expect to pass around $15,500, equally distributed to those for families.

Once again, thanks to our friends at SOC-F and Duskin-Stephens Foundation. Richard King also donated his skills to produce the images we used. But ultimately, none of this would have been possible with out the generous donation of the custom ADM UIC MOD2 carbine by American Defense MFG and optic by Aimpoint!

Tags: American Defense MFG, Duskin-Stephens Foundation, SOC-F
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Coming 2018 – Cold WX SVX from Arc’teryx LEAF

December 18th, 2017

The pinnacle of Arc’teryx design and innovation for extreme cold conditions, check the Cold WX SVX Jacket and Bib out at SHOT Show.

Tags: Arc'teryx LEAF
Posted in Advertiser, Arc'teryx, Clothing | 12 Comments »

The 2017 Magpul Block Leave Extravaganza!

December 18th, 2017

ON THE FIRST DAY OF BLOCK LEAVE, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME: AN ASSORTMENT OF MAGPUL PRODUCTS TO KEEP ME AND MY 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS HAPPY.

ACTUALLY, YOUR TRUE LOVE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS. SOLDIER SYSTEMS DAILY AND MAGPUL HAVE TEAMED UP TO PUT A LITTLE POLYMER IN YOUR HOLIDAY.

Let’s face it, none of us have time for 12 Days Of Christmas. Instead, we get a week or two during block leave to relax and enjoy ourselves. Well, we’re with you and proud to host this Magpul giveaway. Each day, Monday through Friday of this week, Magpul is going to pull three names and the winners will each receive the awesome package below. If that wasn’t enough, one of the 15 winners will be randomly selected to also get samples from the entire new Spring ‘18 apparel line of clothing once it is released.

What you’ll receive:
3 PMAG® GEN M3™ PMAGs
3 PMAG® 21 GL9™ PMAGs
1 PMAG® D-60™ AR/M4 PMAG
1 MS4® DUAL QD SLING GEN2
3 MAGPUL T-SHIRTs
1 MAGPUL™ TEJAS “EL ORIGINAL” GUN BELT
1 pair of MAGPUL CORE™ TECHNICAL GLOVEs
1 of each size MAGPUL DAKA POUCHES and DAKA WALLETs

How you’ll enter:
To be eligible, follow the link and enter your email address. You can enter as many times as you want, but you can only win one time. Doing so constitutes your willingness to be recognized on Soldier Systems Daily if your email is drawn and to receive some killer gear. Also, by submitting your email address to Magpul, you will receive emails from Magpul when we release our new products…but you’ll like them, we promise.

Due to ITAR, this is unfortunately only open to US Citizens. Items will only be shipped in the US, and in the event your state has capacity restrictions, Magpul will have to substitute prizes where it’s appropriate.

How we’ll do it:
Magpul will draw winners three times a day, every day this week, one at 1500 EST, one at 1800 EST, and one at 2100 EST. Winners will be announced on SSD and contacted via the email they submitted. One winner will also be drawn to receive the entire new Spring ‘18 apparel line of clothing.

To enter your chance, visit www.magpul.com/entertowin.

Tags: Magpul
Posted in Advertiser, Contest | 46 Comments »

MATBOCK Monday – OsteoFX Casting System

December 18th, 2017

The OsteoFX Casting System from MATBOCK is now fully in stock and has been added to the DAPA schedule. We introduced this a few months back, but MATBOCK now has the system fully available in different diameters from 2 inches (pediatric) up to 5 inches, all in various lengths for arms and legs. The cast system is easier to use than current systems, available at the same cost, and reduces some of the risks involved with current technologies. With the roll on method, there is reduced pain to the patient during application as well as the elimination of the risk of over tightening compared to wrapping methods. Additionally, because the system can breathe and dry, there is no reason for recasting in the event of exposure to water such as showering or swimming and these activities are encouraged with the OsteoFX. The material is also radiolucent for an X-rays that may be needed after application.

“We are very excited to bring this product to market, not only for the hospital systems in the rear, but also for the operators in the field. The casting system makes a great splint or brace in the event of a turned ankle and can be made removable in cases with risks of compartmentalization.”

FDA Approved
Reimbursable
Easy to apply with less mess
Lightweight and breathable
Water resistant for swimming and showering
Little to no skin issues
Superior radiolucency
Cost effective with reduced application times and reduced waste

www.matbock.com/products/osteofx-casting

Tags: MATBOCK
Posted in Advertiser, Medical | 4 Comments »

SureFire Mega Lumens Monday – XH35

December 18th, 2017

SUREFIRE INTRODUCES NEW 1,000 LUMEN XH35!

Fountain Valley, CA–SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest–and most innovative–illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new 1,000 lumen XH35 weaponlight. The XH35 features a recoil-proof LED, paired with a precision, undulated reflector to produce our proprietary MaxVision Beam™, a wide, useful wall of light that’s perfect for close to mid-range engagements. The XH35 includes two mode selector switches. One switch toggles between 1,000 lumens and 300 lumens, for when less light is desired by the user. The second switch toggles between continuous light operation and a strobe mode. Activating the XH35 is achieved via ambidextrous switching located at the rear of body, consistent with our X300U & X400U switching. Optional DG grip switches, which allow for ease of one-handed activation without altering your grip, are also available. This powerful and versatile weaponlight was not only created to interface with SureFire’s revolutionary MASTERFIRE™ Rapid Deploy Holster, but can also be attached to any handgun or long gun equipped with a Universal or Picatinny rail.

Learn more at: www.surefire.com/xh35

Tags: Surefire
Posted in Advertiser, Lights | 11 Comments »

Black Lion Gear – Glass Coated Shell Carrier

December 18th, 2017

This “glass coated shell carrier” by Black Lion Gear accepts 8 Bottles up to a 0,5 litre caliber.

And, so no one will run off with your Soldiers, they’ve added a 8cm x 8 cm Velcro field for identification.
Available in MultiCam (1000D Cordura), 5 color Flecktarn or 3 color Flecktarn (560D Cordura).
Manufactured in Germany.

Get yours at www.tripleaction.de

h/t to my friend JP Weisswange.

Tags: Triple Action
Posted in Load Carrying | 3 Comments »