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January 14th, 2017Stag Arms to Introduce New Stag-10 and 10S .308 Models at Shot Show 2017
January 14th, 2017
Stag Arms LLC, manufacturer of the world’s first left-handed MSR, is pleased to announce their entry into the .308 platform with the Stag-10 and Stag-10S. These .308 models have been built with both the outdoorsman and tactical operator in mind. Each model will carry Stag’s industry leading lifetime transferable warranty and infinite shot barrel guarantee.
The Stag-10 and Stag-10S feature a QPQ Nitride BCG for corrosion resistance, a VG6 Gamma Compensator for maximum recoil mitigation, a lightweight Diamondhead VRST 308 Handguard with Keymod mounting system for modular accessory mounting and a single stage trigger with Magpul enhanced trigger guard.
“Over the last 13 years, Stag has offered high quality, low cost rifles,” said Anthony Ash, President of Stag Arms. “The Stag-10 models will only reinforce that dedication to providing extraordinary craftsmanship at a great price point, and we offer our lifetime transferrable warranty to stand behind it.”
The Stag-10 model features an 18” chrome lined barrel with a 1/10 twist for long range precision work and a Magpul Fixed Rifle Stock to provide the shooter with a stable cheek well and a consistent eye relief.
The Stag-10S model features a 16” chrome lined barrel for easier rifle manipulation in close quarters while retaining accuracy out to distance, and a Magpul ACS buttstock to compliment the shorter barrel with adjustability and a cheek well.
Both models will be available in the coming months.
Visit Stag Arms at booth #20349 at Shot Show 2017 to see them firsthand. To learn more about each product go to www.stagarms.com.
Shhh, I Smell Something From THYRM
January 14th, 2017Sunnyvale, CA — “Gozer the Traveler; he will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. During the rectification of the Voldrenai, the Traveler came as a large and moving Torb. Then during the third reconciliation of the last of the Meketrix Supplicants, they chose a new form for him, that of a giant Slor! Many Shrubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day I can tell you.”
-Louis Tully (Keymaster of Gozer)
If you are a dealer or media rep., you’ll want to track down the THYRM folks at SHOT this year and get the hook up on their new morale patch in addition to finding out about their new products for 2017.
The Vinz Clortho patch is truly the Keymaster, with an included covert handcuff key hidden inside a slit in the velcro and room for a house key if you’d rather go that way.
Dealers: dealer@thyrm.com
Media: media@thyrm.com
Not attending SHOT? You just might be able to find the patch at www.THYRM.com while supplies last.
Yes, have some!
Breakthrough Clean Technologies to exhibit new products and host celebrity appearances at 2017 SHOT show
January 14th, 2017January 12th, 2017: Breakthrough Clean Technologies, will once again be showcasing their Breakthrough solvents, Battle Born lubricants, and cleaning kits at the 2017 SHOT Show (January 17th-20th at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV). Breakthrough will also be unveiling new products, exclusive show deals, and hosting celebrity shooters at their booth (#109).
Be sure to stop by and join us for new product reveals and launches. The Breakthrough Clean/ Jake Hoback Knives F23 Knife Maintenance Kit, and the Breakthrough Clean/ U.S. Optics Field Lens Kit (FLK) will be on display for folks to see and ask questions. New products also include Breakthrough’s HP100 knife lubricant, Anti-Fog Lens cleaner, Shotgun Rod cleaning kit (SSG-U “Heavy Duty”), and MIL Pull through kit (QWIC-MIL).
Breakthrough will also be hosting a celebrity Q&A hour with their top shooters. Join Team Breakthrough shooters J.J. Racaza, Johnny Primo, Tony Sentmanat, and more at booth #109 on Wednesday (January 18th) from 1:00 P.M to 2:00 P.M. (PST) for autographs, questions, and training tips.
Distributors and dealers are welcomed to pass by booth #109 in order to take advantage of the SHOT show exclusive deals.
-Giveaways: Anyone that places an order of $500 (or more) at the show will be entered in a raffle to win a free FULLY STOCKED free standing display.
-Discounts: All orders placed at the show will receive a 10% discount off the total purchase price.
For more SHOT Show booth news, information, or updates folks are encouraged to follow Breakthrough Clean’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
For more information on Breakthrough Clean Technologies’ products visit www.BreakthroughClean.com.
3M Subsidiary Wins Contracts for Two U.S. Army Soldier Protection Programs
January 14th, 2017ST. PAUL, Minn — The U.S. Army has selected Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, as the awardee for two low-rate initial production (LRIP) contracts for next-generation helmet systems and hard body armor inserts as part of the Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) and Vital Torso Protection (VTP) – Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) components of the Soldier Protection System (SPS).
The Army designed the IHPS to give soldiers a lighter-weight ballistic helmet system that also provides passive hearing protection and increased blunt-impact performance. This helmet system includes numerous accessories, including a mandible, visor, night vision goggle attachment device, rails and modular ballistic applique. The contract awarded to Ceradyne is valued at over $7 million for the delivery of more than 5,300 IHPS helmet systems. Production is expected to start in 2017.
The VTP will equip soldiers with lighter-weight body armor inserts. The $36 million contract is for the production of more than 30,000 ESAPI, with production also expected to start in 2017. This VTP award is an addition to a previous $34 million award, for a total of $70 million on the VTP LRIP contract.
“We are honored to be the awardee of these prestigious contracts,” said Cheryl Ingstad, business manager, Advanced Ceramics Platform – Defense, 3M. “The SPS program represents the highest level of lightweight technology to date. Our focus from the onset has been to meet the Army’s stringent specifications for the SPS, and that will continue as we move into initial production. As a leading science company, 3M has deep expertise in advanced lightweight materials, which, combined with our proven production history, differentiates our defense offerings.”
The SPS will replace the Army’s current personal protective equipment (PPE) system. It is designed to defeat current threats while providing an overall weight reduction for soldiers compared to existing PPE. Both the IHPS and VTP began as research and development programs with multiple contenders.
Ceradyne has delivered more than 120,000 enhanced combat helmets (ECH) to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps since 2014. The ECH offers the highest protection level of any helmet in the U.S. Armed Forces inventory, even protecting against certain small arms threats. Ceradyne has also delivered more than 2 million hard body armor inserts to the U.S. Armed Forces to date.
For more information about soldier protection solutions provided by 3M, visit www.3M.com/Defense.
Introducing the New Modular AAC Ti-RANT 9M – One Tax Stamp, Two Silencer Configurations – Shipping Now
January 14th, 2017Huntsville, AL – Advanced Armament Corp (AAC), is proud to announce the release of its latest new silencer, the all new Ti-RANT 9M. The Ti-RANT 9M represents an improvement to the legendary AAC Ti-RANT 9mm silencer through improved functionality and user-configurable modularity.
With no tools required, users are able to quickly and easily configure the patented design of the Ti-RANT 9M as either a full-size 8-inch silencer, when sound reduction is paramount, or a 5.8-inch compact model when overall system length trumps maximum sound reduction. The Ti-RANT 9M is optimized for use with caliber-correct semi-automatic pistols, fixed barreled carbines, full-auto submachine guns and all rimfire calibers due to its user-configurable design.
With a Titanium main tube, 7075-T6 aluminum front module, 17-4 SS blast baffle, 7075-T6 aluminum baffle stack, full auto rating, and backed by a lifetime warranty, the Ti-RANT 9M offers the kind of durability and performance AAC users have come to expect.
The next generation of modular pistol caliber silencers from The Silent Authority is here – quieter and more capable than ever.
PROOF Research Awarded Contract for Future Weapon Systems Development
January 13th, 2017Columbia Falls, Montana –PROOF Research, makers of advanced high-temperature composite aerospace/defense materials and components, cut-rifled steel precision rifle barrels, and carbon-fiber composite rifle barrels that deliver extreme accuracy, durability and up to a 50 percent weight reduction—has been awarded an $11.42 million contract for development of advanced hybrid composite muzzle brakes and medium caliber barrels for future weapon systems.
The program builds on PROOF Research’s successful small caliber barrel technology already in service with U.S. military forces, and will enable medium caliber weapons with increased performance and provide overmatch capability on tomorrow’s battlefield. “This project demonstrates the scalability and broad application of PROOF’s technology to any weapon system” stated PROOF Research CEO, Larry Murphy. “It is an exciting progression of our commercial and military small caliber products that will generate a tactical advantage in larger weapons. We are looking forward to improving the tools available to our warfighters.”
“PROOF’s hybrid composite barrel technology is unique in that it opens up the design space to provide lightweight, high stiffness barrels that cannot be manufactured with traditional materials and techniques. We can design and build medium caliber weapon system barrels with performance characteristics previously not attainable.”
Effort sponsored by the U.S. Government under Other Transaction number W15QKN- 09-9-1001/W15QKN-12-9-0001/W15QKN-14-9-1001 between the National Armaments Consortium and the Government. The views and conclusions contained herein are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies or endorsements, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government.
Sneak Peek – Blue Force Gear Hunting Sling
January 13th, 2017For those of you interested in a sneak peek of one of Blue Force Gear’s product releases for 2017 SHOT Show, this is the new Hunting Sling. Many of us use the Vickers Sling on our Black Rifles. Now, you can use a BFG on your other huntimg arms as well. Made from Cordura, it is intended to be mounted with the tightening motion sliding towards the buttstock.
See the Hunting Sling and other innovative products in booth #31209 at SHOT Show in Las Vegas from Jan 17–20.
