“…I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain…”
Looks like the folks at BE Meyers & Co have been having a good time.
The Coolest Thing I Have Seen Online All Summer
July 21st, 2017Sneak Peek – SureFire M603V
July 21st, 2017
Reportedly offering 350 lumens white and 120 mW IR.
Morgan Advanced Materials Enhances Bomb Suit Capability with Specialist Silverback CBRN Visor
July 21st, 2017A specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) helmet visor has been launched by Morgan Advanced Materials, which integrates with its cutting edge Silverback® 4020 Elite bomb suit. This has been made available in response to increased demand for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) protective garments.
Designed as an additional option for Morgan’s acclaimed Silverback® 4020 Elite bomb disposal suit, the Silverback CBRN visor allows for the seamless integration of in-service CBRN masks. Featuring a wider surface area to accommodate the wearing of a CBRN facemask and respiration equipment, the visor delivers a range of benefits including powerful demisting technology and a wide field of vision for optimal situational awareness, helping to maximise the safety of the wearer. The latest innovation is the outcome of more than a year of research and development, and has undergone extensive blast testing to ensure full protection for the wearer.
The unique design of the Silverback CBRN visor allows for seamless integration with leading in-service CBRN facemasks and protective undergarments. Designed to ensure full compatibility as a complete CBRN garment system, the Silverback 4020 Elite features Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) attachments on the rear of suit jacket which allow for air purification and respiratory systems and other critical accessories to be attached.
Chris Davies, Technical Director at the Composites and Defence Systems business of Morgan Advanced Materials, explained: “The launch of our Silverback CBRN visor represents a significant technological breakthrough and step change in the application of our bomb suits. We are proud to have developed an EOD suit solution, which is compatible with most in-service CBRN garments to protect EOD teams from an array of threats.”
The Silverback CBRN visor is available to buy with the Silverback 4020 Elite bomb suit, or as a standalone purchase for existing Silverback 4020 Elite customers who wish to upgrade to a CBRN protective solution.
For further information, please visit www.morgandefencesystems.com/CBRNVisor
BondicEVO Liquid Plastic Welder
July 20th, 2017
BondicEVO is a project currently up on Kickstarter for a 'Liquid Plastic Welder', a product which the inventor describes as a "…pocket sized – battery operated – almost instant 3D printer". Bondic itself is a polymer compound which can harden almost instantly when exposed to UV light. The BondicEVO is the hardware component of Bondic's system, a UV light pen that is readily portable, and features a quick-release cartridge system for quick replacement. Bondic as a material is extremely versatile, as it cures quickly, is usable on a majority of materials, and can even be used underwater.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/notaglue/bondicevotm-liquid-plastic-welder
See Beyond At Outdoor Retailer
July 20th, 2017
Velocity Systems – Crew Neck BOSS Rugby Shirt
July 20th, 2017
The Velocity Systems Men’s Crewneck BOSS Rugby is a lightweight rugby influenced shirt that can be utilized as a hot weather range shirt, or a moisture managing base layer, worn under armor. Made from 83% Nylon and 17% Spandex, the Crewneck Rugby lacks the shoulder mounted Envelope Pockets from the standard version. All materials and workmanship are 100% made in the USA.
Features:
• Crewneck Collar
• Bar-tack stitching along stress points for strength and durability
• Highly Breathable
• Enhanced wicking chemistry
• Soil Release Treatment
• Dynamic Stretch and Recovery
• Odorexx™ Antimicrobial
• Non-chafing Heat Seal Tagless Label
• 100% Made in the USA
Offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, Tan, Wolf Grey, Red and MultiCam. sizes Small-3XLarge.
The Crewneck BOSS Rugby is available from www.optactical.com and other retailers.
Check Out The Team Wendy Ski Helmet at Next Week’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
July 20th, 2017
Team Wendy will exhibit the new M-216 Ski Search & Rescue Helmet at next week’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in SLC, booth #BR336.
2nd MarDiv Gunner Investigates Variable Power Optics
July 20th, 2017Dubbed the Project Rifle Squad Variable Power Optic, 2nd Marine Division Gunner, Christian Wade has been taking a look at new optics for Marines and has been posting his progress on social media. Initially, he's conducting his own testing in order to gain a baseline knowledge and then plans to outfit his so-called "Über-Squad" at 1st Bn, 6th Marines with Variable Power Optics, mounted to suppressed M27 IARs.
The weapon he is currently using features a M4A1 SOPMOD RIS II URG, Trigger: Geissele. Bolt group: Fail Zero. Suppressor: Gemtech TREK-T. He also plans to employ an HK416 14.5" URG with a Geissele rail system. So far, the optics he is working with are the Trijicon VCOG 1-6×24 and a 1-8×28 AccuPower. However, he quickly realized that he had set up the optic mount bridging both the upper receiver and rail in order to get proper eye relief with the mount he had.
This led him to post this update to his project.
Issue: I do not want to "bridge the gap". Thanks to a couple contributors for pointing that out. I had the optics mounted across the gap between the receiver and the rail (I don't want to do that if I don't have to….and I don't believe I have to).
So dilemma: To achieve the optimal balance of eye relief, butt-stock extension vs. overall length and portability, and height over bore. Rifle Combat Optic eye relief is ~1.5-2" whereas these optics are ~4". I don't want to pull the stock out from where every Infantryman has been trained for years to have them (and they won't do that anyway…no matter what I want).
My solution for now is a riser attached to only the Upper Receiver (and not the rail) that raises the optic HoB to M27 IAR height while allowing me to "push the optic" farther forward. I have also slipped the optic as far forward in the mount as possible. This might be good for now.
Now, dont get confused. Gunner Wade is doing this on a micro scale at 2nd MarDiv, so this isnt a Marine Corps wide project, at least not yet. It always takes one person with vision to kickstart change. In fact, one of the things I admire about Gunner Wade is his passion for his job. He not only cares about Marines, but he wants them to be the best equipped. He takes time to learn about the equipment and challenges preconceived notions. He also works to inform his Marines, and others. What's more, he effectively uses social media to do it. That's what an expert looks like, and that's what a leader looks like.
I look forward to seeing how this project progresses.
If you want to keep up with Gunner Wade, he has a Facebook page.
