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SHOT Show 18 – Solkoa

January 23rd, 2018

I’ve been using The SOLKOA Ultralight Multipurpose Aluminum container for my survival kit for several years. It was a big surprise to stop by their booth (#32513) and see they had built me a new one, laser engraved with my logo.

This 6061 Aluminum two-piece container can be used for a variety of purposes including a cooking container.

Available in Small (inside 3 7/8” x 2 3/8” x 1 3/16”, outside – 4” x 2 3/4” x 1 5/8”) and Large (4 3/4” x 2 7/8” x 1 3/8”, outside – 5 1/8” x 3 1/4” x 1 7/8”) sizes and in the following colors: Black, Red, Orange (all with black Velcro) or Tan (with tan/beige Velcro).

www.solkoasurvival.com

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SHOT Show 2018 – Franklin Armory Reformation

January 23rd, 2018

The wait is over, the mystery revealed on The Reformation, Franklin Armory’s ‘not-SBR’ that left everyone guessing.

So, what allows it to defy NFA classification, despite its 11.5″ barrel and collapsible stock? It’s the barrel. Specifically, the Reformation line will feature Franklin’s NRS Barrel Technology. NRS, which stands for “Not a Rifle or Shotgun”, is a barrel with straight cut lands and grooves that retains a standard chamber. Because the barrel doesn’t impart spin on the projectile, the ATF decreed it doesn’t meet the definition of rifling, and as such the Reformation can’t be classified as a rifle or shotgun, short-barred or otherwise, only a ‘firearm’.

What does this do to accuracy? Franklin claims to have tested 4 MOA accuracy with off-the-shelf ammo, but they’ve also developed fin and flare stabilized projectiles and ammo specifically for use with the Reformation, that offers near-MOA performance.

The initial Reformation firearms will be chambered in .300 BLK, with 5.56 to follow shortly after. Models without the BFSIII binary trigger will also be made available.

www.franklinarmory.com

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SHOT Show 18 – Crye Precision Follow Up

January 23rd, 2018

Based on the pre-SHOT Show release, several questions and comments arose which I will address in this follow up.

First off, G3 is not going away. Although that was the plan initially, there are too many customers using the garments so they will continue to be available.

As for G4, I’ve taken some photos of the new design features to give you a better idea of what is going on. This manikin is a great example of how the designs would be used.

For example, you can see the charge loops.

Also, please consider that the G4 has a better and more consistent fit between Combat and Field uniforms. Additionally, the VTX ripstop fabric, has some mechanical stretch.

There are also new Airflex Impact Pads. The operative word here is Impact

Several commenters were upset that Crye had not introduced MultiCam printed torsos into their Combat Shirts. They are available, for those customers who want them.

Finally, despite not being in the catalog, the original JPC will still be available.

www.cryeprecision.com

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SHOT Show 2018

January 23rd, 2018

Welcome to our coverage of the 2018 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show. For the next four days, we’ll be checking the it the latest and greatest firearms and gear industry has to offer.

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ZEV Technologies ALL NEW – PRO TRIGGER

January 23rd, 2018

ZEV created the market for GLOCK trigger upgrades. Over the years, our triggers have won more world championships and are in the hands of more professionals than all other after-market triggers, combined.

We didn’t stop there, beginning two years ago we set out to reinvent our entire product line. After thousands of hours of design and engineering and after hundreds of thousands of rounds of testing, we are proud to announce a product line built from the ground up to perform better and more reliably than anything else on the market.

At the core of our PRO trigger is ZEV’s new proprietary trigger bar and professional connector. These products deliver the crispest, cleanest trigger pull available. Finally, our new trigger pad features a revolutionary riveted assembly process that makes it the longest lasting and most reliable replacement trigger on the market.

Our triggers feature a wider trigger pad and safety for better user engagement and offer drop-in functionality with improved ergonomics and a clean, crisp, creep-free trigger pull. The re-designed and re-engineered trigger pad utilizes a revolutionary riveted assembly process that makes it the longest lasting and most reliable replacement trigger on the market.

• Drop-in installation
• Ergonomically correct trigger pad
• Available for most GLOCK models
• Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum construction
• All ZEV Triggers include our NEW PRO connector
NOTE: Gen 5 models listed are coming soon.

ZEV PRO CONNECTOR
The ONLY proprietary GLOCK replacement trigger bar that reduces travel,
and provides professional, crisp trigger pull while keeping all factory Glock safeties intact.

After two years of development and tens of thousands of rounds of testing, ZEV is proud to release the all-new PRO connector. Engineered to provide users with a consistent, positive reset and a reduction in trigger pull weight without sacrificing the reliability or safety of your pistol. Whether used in conjunction with a ZEV trigger or with your stock Glock trigger, the PRO connector will provide a noticeable increase in performance and is ready to drop-in and use straight from ZEV, no fitting or polishing required.

• Improved geometry for lightened trigger pull with crisp, positive reset
• New proprietary material for improved spring tension
• Use in conjunction with ZEV competition spring kit for best results
• Compatible with all Glock models except G42 and G43

SHOT SHOW BOOTH #20463

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Industry Day At The Range – Battle Arms Development OIP 2.0

January 23rd, 2018

A few years back, Battle Arms Development unveiled the OIP ‘Ounces Is Pounds’ rifle, a limited-production AR-15 pattern carbine, designed in concert with Bentwood Gunsmithing to see just how light an AR could be while retaining proper function. At this year’s Range Day, they had the OIP 2.0 at the firing line.

The OIP weighs in at easily under 4 lbs., with a receiver that is further skeletonized when compared to BAD’s already aggressively lightened lightweight receiver set, and the receiver extension is as minimalist as it can possibly be; pretty much a fixed aluminum tube with a shoulder rest for a stock. The barrel, a very slim pencil profile, was noted by the rep as being even lighter than the already heavily lightened dimpled barrel of the original OIP. As you may also notice, the optic, in this case a Trijicon MRO, is supported by a skeletonized mount. True to its name, if there’s a place weight could be saved on this rifle, it was saved.

If you’re wondering how the reduction in weight effected the recoil, it wasn’t bad. .223/5.56 isn’t really a recoil-intensive round to begin with, so even with the reduction in rifle weight, it was still extremely controllable.

The rep at the booth noted that they had enough components to build roughly 50 OIP 2.0s. Despite this, no immediate word on availability.

www.battlearmsdevelopment.com

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Mustang Survival Announces Delivery on U.S. Government Contract

January 23rd, 2018

Initiating 5-year contract to provide new maritime assault suit systems for Navy use

Bellingham, WA – Mustang Survival®, the North American manufacturer of innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, proudly announces it has started delivering the Maritime Assault Suit System (MASS) and Lightweight Maritime Assault Suit System (L-MASS) for Navy use, having been awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract by the U.S. government. Developed for users engaging in maritime operations, the MASS and L-MASS are both waterproof and breathable. And while they meet the requirements of splash and/or immersed hypothermia protection, both suits utilize military Gore-Tex® fabrics for a lightweight, comfortable design for constant wear while achieving mission objectives.

“Designing and manufacturing the most innovative gear possible to protect those who protect us is a mission we undertake with an immense amount of pride and respect for those we’re serving. Each article of gear and apparel takes the end-users’ mission, safety and comfort into account. Not only is the weight substantially reduced, but so is the thermal burden traditionally associated with dry suits,” explains Brian Dalgliesh, manager for the U.S. Military Channel for Mustang Survival.

With weights of less than 5 pounds for the MASS (MSD674vMA) and less than 4 pounds for the L-MASS (MSD678vMA), the dry suit’s sophisticated design technology and features do not hinder movement or mobility while keeping the operator safe and dry. The Mustang Survival MASS & L-MASS deliver surface operations dry suits that wear like standard operational clothing, but provide the protection of a dry suit. MASS is based on Mustang Survival’s MSD674vTO Sentinel™ Series Tactical Operations Dry Suit and the L-MASS is based on the MSD678 Sentinel Series Ultra-Lightweight Dry Suit.

Exclusive to Mustang Survival, the Sentinel Series dry suits feature:

– Mobility Based Sizing™ offers users a semi-custom fit that reduces bulk and increases mobility without the custom price tag.

– Rapid Repair Technology™ enables users to field replace neck and wrist seals and repair small leaks in an hour or less. Now includes Rapid Repair Socks.

For more information, visit www.mustangsurvival.com.

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SHOT Show Industry Day At The Range – CMMG Guard

January 23rd, 2018

The Guard is an AR-15 pattern pistol caliber carbine manufactured by CMMG. With a receiver crafted from billet 7075 aluminum, the Guard features CMMG’s Radial Delayed blowback action. Noted by a CMMG rep to be the US answer to H&K’s roller delayed blowback action, Radial Delayed Blowback utilizes a bolt that forced to rotate and unlock from the chamber upon firing, slowing the carrier group enough to safely cycle. This unique action allows for a lighter bolt carrier group and buffer than would traditionally be required for pistol-caliber AR pattern weapons, and also reduces felt recoil.

The Guard is designed to accept Glock magazines, and is available in both 9mm and .45 ACP.

www.cmmginc.com

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