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Olympic Arms To Close Doors

January 26th, 2017

Earlier today, Olympic Arms announced that they are closing their doors at the end of February. I’m sorry to see them go, for nostalgia reasons, if for no other. My first AR was an Oly, which I bought in 1991, while stationed at Fort Bragg.

After more than 40 years of business, it is with great sorrow that we announce that February 28th, 2017 will be the last day of operation for Olympic Arms, Inc.

The Schuetz family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all their friends, associates, and partners that have been a part of the Olympic Arms experience. Most of all we would like to thank our loyal customers and patrons who have been with us all this time.

In the course of closing, we are announcing the following changes in policy effective immediately:

All sales are final.
No refunds or returns will be accepted after 1-25-2017.
On-line Shopping Cart will be active and effective while supplies last.
All Warranty service ceases 1-25-2017. Warranty work and repairs currently in-house will be serviced and returned.
New orders will only be taken for inventory currently in stock, or that can be built from remaining inventory.
All inventory will be liquidated.
ALL SALES will cease at close of business 28 February, 2017

Thank you for your patronage.

What makes this an even bigger surprise, is that just yesterday, they had put out an announcement to new dealers on Facebook.

Tags: Olympic Arms
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SHOT Show 17 – S&W Performance Center Shield 45

January 25th, 2017

S&W revealed the new Performance Center Shield 45 at this year’s SHOT. The PC 45 Shield shares the same rough grip texture as the standard model, and features factory ported barrel and slide, and high visibility sights like the earlier 9 and 40 shield PC models. The PC 45 Shield is being offered both with and without a thumb safety.

The 45 Shield PC is also being offered with tritium night sights in lieu of the high visibility contrast sights. Both models come with 1 extended 7-round magazine, and one flush fit 6-round magazine.

www.smith-wesson.com

Tags: S&W, SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson
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SHOT Show 17 – Colt Ammunition

January 25th, 2017

Colt partnered with noted ammunition manufacturer DoubleTap Ammunition to produce a range of branded ammo in both defensive and match-grade loads. The Defensive line consists of standard carry pistol calibers, such as .38 SPL, 9mm, and .45 ACP, with jacketed hollow point bullets. A 62 gr. 223 Rem cartridge is also offered under this line, featuring a bonded defense bullet.

The National Match line consists of various pistol calibers, 9mm; .45 ACP; 10mm, as well as 223 Rem and .308 Win for rifles, manufactured to match grade specification for accurate performance on the range, oriented towards competition use.

www.colt.com
www.doubletapammo.net

Tags: Colt, DoubleTap Ammunition, SHOT Show
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SHOT Show 17 – Under Armour Wool Clothing

January 25th, 2017

This is the Stealth Mid-Season Reaper Kit from Under Armour. Featuring a woodland variant of their Reaper camouflage pattern, it’s made from a performance stretch wool which is water resistant. There will be a variety of garments released in this line with some fleece lined.

www.underarmour.com

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Posted in Clothing, SHOT Show | 9 Comments »

SHOT Show 17 – Team Wendy CVC Adapter

January 25th, 2017

Team Wendy had begun working on a new Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet for a foreign government when they realized that they could adapt the Bose or RACAL ear protection associated with the DH-132A helmet to their EXFIL ballistic helmet. One advantage to this development is that Vehicle Crewmen will enjoy the same level of protection as ground troops whether mounted or dismounted. This also means they won’t need two helmets.

The secret sauce is the adapter seen above which attaches to their rail and captures the earcups around their circumference. Additionally, the ear cups can be stowed to the rear of the helmet when dismounted from the vehicle to maximize hearing.

www.teamwendy.com

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Posted in Advertiser, Helmets, SHOT Show | 30 Comments »

Vickers Guide: 1911 Reprint

January 25th, 2017

The original Vickers Guide: 1911 proved to be popular enough that it went out of print in 5 months, which prompted Mott Lake Publishing to produce a reprint, which is expected to start shipping May 15th, 2017.

www.vickersguide.com/1911

They’re not just reprinting the book as an exact copy, however, as they’re giving fans the opportunity to pick the new cover of the book from one of the three 1911 models below (write ins are also an option on the survey page):

Survey ends January 27th, 2017.

www.surveymonkey.com/r/WMPMDX8

Tags: 1911, Larry Vickers, Vickers Guide, Vickers Tactical
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O P Tactical Offering Twin Needle’s Mini MAP

January 25th, 2017

The TwinNeedle Mini MAP is a modular assault pack that is sized to match the back of most plate carriers perfectly. The large main compartment features a sleeve to secure a 2 litre bladder (3 litre bladders will fit if they are not completely filled) and the external pouch can carry a 24 hour ORP (operational ration pack).

Two columns by three rows of PALS webbing on each side allow the user to fit more pouches to the sides. Three exit ports (one on the top and one on each side) allow the user to place their hydration hose to suit and compression straps allow the load to be cinched down and stop any “pouch bounce”. The webbing tabs on the base that cover the drain holes can be utilized to strap external loads to the bottom.

Dimensions: Main pack 37.5cm tall x 19.5cm wide x 8cm deep. Front pocket 20.5cm tall x 19.5cm wide x 6.5cm deep.

Occupies: 4 columns by 6 rows.

Approximate weight: 430gm (under 1lbs)

Available in Coyote Brown, Multicam, Black and Ranger Green

Made in New Zealand and can be purchased direct or via TwinNeedle’s US distributor O P Tactical.

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SHOT Show 17 – SOTech’s “British” Load Carriage Vest

January 25th, 2017

Let’s face it, I’m jaded. I look at cool military gear everyday, so it’s hard to get me excited about much of anything. When I walked into the SOTech booth, it was more to wish Founder Jim Cragg congratulations for his company’s 20th anniversary than to check out more gear, as my fun meter had already pegged by day one of SHOT Show. Then, I looked on a lower shelf, and spied this beauty.

It’s a simple affair, mesh shoulders with no adjustment for length, connected directly to large, top loading GP pockets at the front and a big day pack at the rear. The vest also offers side adjustment and two front closure straps with QR buckles.

Unless you’re a true connoisseur of load carriage, you may not recognize this modern take on a classic British Load Carriage Vest, used by UKSF during the 70s in Oman, the 80s in the Falklands and Brunei and up until Operation Desert Storm in SW Asia. In fact, one was still being worn by a member of Executive Outcomes in the late 90s.

The Pack, Lightweight Combat was manufactured by several firms including Chelsea Quilt Company, commonly known as CQC, Ltd, and Mills Equipment Company (MECO). A common misconception is that this is the 72 trials pattern webbing because of its similar cut and materials, but while both were manufactured from Butyl rubber, they are distinctly different pieces of kit. The Lightweight Combat Pack was often used by UK special operators because the large ammo pouches to the front were adaptable to a wide variety of magazine types from Bren to Armalite magazines. The original model also often incorporated a specific pocket for SLR (FNFAL) magazines sewn to the front of either side’s large pocket to facilitate quick reloads. The lightweight design was intended specifically for use in tropical environments but often saw action in other regions, especially the desert.

SOTech created this no frills vest at the request of a customer for use on Close Target Recce where it can be removed from a pack and loaded with equipment needed for a short duration mission. It’s still a simple design, made from 500D Cordura and Mil-Spec mesh, with modern QR buckles. It won’t be for everybody, but some guys will get it, and use it.

www.sotechtactical.com

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