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October 7th, 2017Vulture Equipment Works Launches Extreme Temp Oil Alternative
October 6th, 2017
Willowbrook, IL – Vulture Equipment Works, a USA manufacturer of expedition grade outdoor accessories, has launched LIQUID FREAKINESS, a fully synthetic lubricant and protectant.
Liquid Freakiness is a extreme temperature -65 °f to 540 °f, fully synthetic lubricant specially formulated originally for our in-house knife & firearm production. After years using toxic products the owner decided a change was due and started extensive testing and real world applications on the product, which is now available commercially through dealers and direct on the Vulture website.
Liquid Freakiness boasts a very impressive list of qualities – non toxic, odorless, clear, non staining, non irritating, paint & polymer safe and is gasket safe. Lf also reduces drag by up to 25%, will not break down under stress, is enhanced for mechanical stability and has a low evaporation rate. Couple all this with it’s corrosion inhibitor and rust preventatives and you have a truly amazing lubricant that will not harm the user or the environment.
With no smell Lf is perfect for hunting and will not give away your position to weary game while protecting your firearm or bow. Being non toxic it will not harm wildlife and is perfect for fishing and fly fishing reels, duck hunting or any other water based adventure. Plus you can use it around the house on door hinges, locks and padlocks (because it won’t freeze), trailers including atvs, motorcycles and other small & large machinery.
The product is also in use by other knife & firearms manufacturers and is currently being tested by the U.S. Army as a specified item in a new weapon platform. For more information or questions please visit www.VultureEquipmentWorks.com and follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
Dräger At AUSA 2017
October 6th, 2017
At Dräger, we continually seek to advance the excellence of our safety products and solutions with the goal of providing you with maximum protection. We will be in Washington, D.C., October 9-11 to attend the 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition. If you will also be in attendance and would like to learn more about our proven solutions, contact us to schedule a meeting.
SureFire Exhibiting at 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
October 6th, 2017
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, will be exhibiting at the 2017 Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington D.C. The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. With over 26,000 registrants from all over the world, AUSA gives the opportunity to network with industry leaders and military professionals, gain knowledge and insight into the army’s needs, and showcase and launch new products directly to the people who use them. Stop by booth #7753 to see the latest illumination tools, suppressors, and tactical products from SureFire.
Crane “Contaminates” SURG Test Samples By Crosspolinating Weapon Components Between Vendor Submissions, Calls On Offerors For New Samples
October 6th, 2017Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane in Indiana is responsible for the testing and procurement of USSOCOM’s weapons. One of the projects they have been working on for SOCOM is the Suppressor Upper Receiver Group, an upgrade of the M4A1 Lower Receiver Group will allow the Warfighter’s weapon to be optimized for continuous suppressed use.
Earlier this year, the program had its second go around after an initial attempt at identifying a system failed last year. Performance parameters were adjusted from the earlier effort to more accurately reflect what was possible, and vendors submitted three sample SURG candidates each.
Unfortunately during recent testing, sample weapons were incorrectly assembled using parts from different vendor submissions, undermining the integrity of the results.
Last week, Crane contacted vendors and informed them that any offeror which had passed Phase I could resubmit three samples by 26 October in order to continue participation in the solicitation.
The government will then reaccomplish Phase I and then move on to Phases I & III with the resubmitted samples.
Additionally, Crane has outlined measures it will take to prevent future crosspollination of parts between vendor submissions.
Unfortunately, this information has not been made public via Fed Biz Opps as was the case with the original solicitation, which catalogued 11 updates.
Interestingly, United States Army Special Operations Command, the largest SOF component, is not one of the stakeholders for this capability. Hopefully, this program will result in a new Suppressed URG for the requesting warfighting community which includes other SOCOM components. As of now, USASOC plans to stick with its current suppressor capability, provided by SureFire.
Sneak Peek – ComCentr from Revision Military
October 6th, 2017Look for details soon on SSD!
Gore Exhibiting Next-Gen Fabrics and High-Performance Cables & Materials for Military and Defense Applications at AUSA 2017
October 6th, 2017
ELKTON, MD, OCTOBER 3, 2017 — W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will be exhibiting products from both GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials – engineered to perform reliably on the battlefield and in the air – at the 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting, October 9-11, Washington, D.C., Booth 2733.
Gore offers durable technical solutions for military personnel and the ground vehicles and aircraft that protect them. Highlighted at the expo will be GORE® CHEMPAK® fabric with stretch technology used in the CPCSU-2 that delivers protection against a wide range of chemical and biological hazards in liquid, vapor, and aerosol form. Also on display will be soft, flexible GORE® Uniform Fabric that offers the best combination of improved breathability, greater water resistance, faster drying time, and superior strength without melting or dripping during flash-fire incidents.
Gore will also feature its expanded catalog of GORE® Cables and Materials for ground vehicles and aircraft that deliver failure-free performance in any military defense operation. Products that will be on display include small, lightweight high data rate cables; high-frequency coaxial and microwave/RF assemblies; robust power and signal delivery cables; durable aircraft sealants; and excellent EMI shielding materials.
For more information about GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials, visit Gore at the 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington, D.C., October 9-11, in Booth 2733. Additional details can be found at gore.com/ausa2017. Also, stay up-to-date on the latest news about GORE® Military Fabrics and the military textile market at news.goremilitary.com.
ZEV Technologies Announces New Line of Rifle Products
October 6th, 2017Since the announcement of the MEGA ARMS acquisition by ZEV Technologies in March 2017, questions and rumors have been swirling around about how the newly blended company would operate. Both companies have strong backgrounds with passionate founders and loyal customers.
Mike Miller founded MEGA over 15 years ago and he grew it quickly because of MEGA’s reputation for extremely tight tolerances, meticulous quality inspection and great finish work. MEGA began building components for several high-end rifle brands and ultimately launched its own brand of products known for precision and accuracy.
Alec Wolf founded ZEV to improve the performance of Glocks for professional shooters. ZEV products began to win world championships (including several while building guns for Team Glock). ZEV’s business grew rapidly as all types of Glock owners came to appreciate how much ZEV’s products improved the design, feel and performance of their guns.
MEGA built its business via an intense focus on precision and quality while ZEV built its business delivering game changing innovation resulting in better design and performance. With this acquisition, the shared DNA of both companies is amplified.
If you are familiar with the precision fit and finish of a MEGA, rest assured, the quality you know, love and trust will not change. The same great people are building these parts with the same passion for precision. What you can expect to see is more collaboration between Mike, Alec and the rest of ZEV’s design team. Together we expect to lead with both innovative design and best in class precision and quality.
Today we are excited to announce our new line of ZEV rifle products, the first of many new offerings we will bring to market as one company.
Available in AR-15 and Large Frame (.308)
The most technologically advanced hand guard on the market today. The ZEV Technologies Wedge Lock Hand Guard attaches to the receiver via an innovative system built around a lightweight Titanium barrel nut (included) and the two-piece Wedge Lock system that tightens down securely with only one screw. Machined from aircraft grade aluminum to keep the wall thickness thin, but still strong enough for any environment. The narrow cross-section of the hand guard provides for an excellent ergonomic grip while the M-LOK negative space mounting system provides a smooth, hand-friendly surface in place of Picatinny rails.
ZEV Wedge Lock hand guard features:
-Black type III hard anodized aluminum hand guard
-Black Nitride coated wedge system
-One piece free float design with continuous top rail
-AR-15 model is compatible with all mil-spec upper receivers
-Large Frame model is compatible with KAC/DPMS high profile upper receivers
-Compatible with low profile gas bocks
-Integral anti-rotation pin compatible with ZEV billet upper ensures consistent alignment of the top rail
-Titanium barrel nut reduces weight and aids in heat dissipation
-M-LOK compatible accessory mounting points for user customization
-AR-15 model internal diameter of 1.225”
-Large Frame model internal diameter of 1.325″
NOTE: The ZEV Wedge Lock is not designed for a suppressor to be mounted under the hand guard.
US PATENT 9,335,117
The ZEV Technologies Forged AR-15 Lower Receiver comes stripped and ready for your next custom AR build. ZEV starts with high-quality 7075 T6 aluminum forgings and final machines them to better than mil-spec dimensions held to ±.001″ tolerances, giving you maximum compatibility with mil-spec and aftermarket parts and accessories. The ZEV Technologies Forged AR-15 Lower Receiver offers superb strength and versatility for building an AR-15 configured exactly the way you want it.
ZEV Forged Lower Receiver features:
-Machined from Forged American Made 7075-T651 aluminum
-Machined with BETTER that Mil-Spec requirements, with critical tooling dimensions held within +/- .001”
-True Black Class 2 Type 3 Hard coat anodize
-Features the original “GATOR GRIP” texture on the front of the mag strap for added grip
-Generous flare cut to the magazine well for quick magazine changes
-Nylon tipped tension screw for adjusting fitment to various uppers
-Weight: 7.2 oz.
The ZEV Technologies Forged AR-15 Upper Receiver comes stripped and ready for your next custom AR build. ZEV starts with high-quality 7075 T6 aluminum forgings and final machines them to better than mil-spec dimensions held to ±.001″ tolerances, giving you maximum compatibility with mil-spec and aftermarket parts and accessories. The ZEV Technologies Forged AR-15 Upper Receiver offers superb strength and versatility for building an AR-15 configured exactly the way you want it.
ZEV Forged Lower Receiver features:
-Machined from Forged American Made 7075-T651 aluminum
-Machined with BETTER that Mil-Spec requirements, with critical tooling dimensions held within +/- .001”
-True Black Class 2 Type 3 Hard coat anodize
-Compatible with all Mil-Spec parts kits
-Laser T marked picatinny rail
-M4 feed ramps cut standard
-Weight: 7.2 oz.
To purchase: www.zevtechnologies.com/rifles
