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Enforce Tac 18 – Direct Action

March 8th, 2018

At Enforce Tac, Direct Action is showing the HALIFAX Medium Backpack in it’s pre-production phase. The pack that was shown at last year’s IWA, but it is finally finished and ready to be released.

As a full size assault pack it incorporates laser cut MOLLE/PALS system on the outside, inner pile lining and detachable MOLLE/PALS compatible hip belt.

The pack is jumpable and accepts various inserts including medical, radio or magazine inserts for carbine/rifle mags or pistol mags.

Small and Medium versions are on the way as well.

directactiongear.com

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Enforce Tac – SIG Optics Exhibits USSOCOM Squad-Variable Power Scope Candidate

March 8th, 2018

SIG Optics had their contender for the USSOCOM Squad-Variable Powered Scope solicitation. It is a 1-6x intended for use out to 600m. It is seen here mounted to a SIG716-G2.

It is a variant of their commercially available Tango 6 optic, with final assembly in their Oregon plant. Additionally, they manufacture the mount there. The optic also comes with a throw lever installed.

Interestingly, it is a second focal plane scope. The contract had a small business set aside for first focal plane submissions, while the second focal plane versions are a full and open competition. If you’re wondering why there’s even a second focal plane option, it’s because the customer wanted the dot to be crisp and visible, even in full daylight.

The optic is a red dot, with a SOCOM-specified reticle. At the intensity setting, you can lock out the dot.

Although they have not made a final decision on naming convention, you will be able to purchase a version of this optic. Options will include tube color, reticle and first or second focal plane.

www.sigoptics.com

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Posted in Advertiser, IWA, Optics | 18 Comments »

Enforce Tac 18 – Heckler & Koch Introduce Gen3 Polymer Magazine

March 8th, 2018

Heckler & Kock debuted their new GEN3 Polyner Magazine at Enforce Tac. It is a 5.56mm, 30 round STANAG magazine which is now standard with the HK416 and 433 rifles.

They put quite a bit into the design aesthetic. For instance, the round count window conjures a projectile, moving toward the target.

Speaking of round count windows, there is also a window at the backstrap. The spring has an orange indicator letting you know you are empty.

Grooves for a positive grip extend completely around the magazine’s body, as you can see in this photo of the front aspect.

Here is a view of the feed lips and follower.

It has a removable floor plate.

Made in Germany, the Gen3 PM is available in this RAL8000 shade as well as Black.

Design features will eventually find their way into a 7.62 version as well.

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Posted in IWA, Weapon Accessories | 14 Comments »

Enforce Tac 18 – MD-Textil Modulares Gurtsystem

March 8th, 2018

Germany-based MD-Textil displayed their Modulares Gurtsystem (English: Modular Belt System) in the TACWRK Booth.

Released last year, MGS makes its first full appearance at Enforce Tac. It is a fully modular and scalable harness system which can be as simple as a first line belt or as extensive as leg and chest harnesses.

We can get into some more technical information in the coming weeks if you guys are interested but there’s a bit of a funny story associated with MGS.

The designer of MGS often gets called Armadillo by friends. The German word for armadillo is Gürteltier or literally, belt animal. Naturally, the armadillo has become the symbol for MGS.

www.md-textil.de

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Posted in IWA, Load Carrying | 6 Comments »

Enforce Tac 18 – UF PRO Boonie Hat Gen 2

March 8th, 2018

UF PRO’s Boonie Hat Gen 2 features a stiffener in the brim, Mesh sections in the crown as well as an Internal pocket as well as a draw cord. Additionally, there is Velcro for IR patches.

The Boonie Hat Gen 2 will be available later this Spring in the whole line of UF PRO colorways.

Update: here’s another photo for those of you who couldn’t discern the difference between the hat and background.

www.ufpro.si

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Enforce Tac 18 – Ase Utra

March 8th, 2018

Finnish suppressor manufacturer Ase Utra displayed their new training suppressor. It’s a Denny device and can be used for non-blank firing training such as combatives or non-firing rehearsals. This sample has been painted but they are working on a Cerakote version.

If you need a blank firing device, Ase Utra offers this model from their partner Thales which was developed for use with the Austeyr and has been adapted to their muzzle attachment.