High end hunting clothier Sitka has introduced a new pattern exclusive to Europe.
The Forest Ground pattern is intended for use in Eastern Europe and Russia. Seen below are the Mountain Jacket and Pant.
IWA – Forest Ground, New Camo Pattern from Sitka Gear
March 4th, 2016IWA – TAT3D Sharp Grip Knife
March 4th, 2016This is a Picatinny compatible vertical foregrip that contains a knife. Offered by TAT3D, the Sharp Grip Knife is considered a last ditch weapon that will stay with your rifle.
As you can see, it’s offered in quite a few configurations including an angled grip as well as a non-metallic blade.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Wind Cheater Now Available In Manatee Grey
March 4th, 2016
For this week’s Friday Focus, FirstSpear is announcing the availability of the long awaited Manatee Grey colorway for the Wind Cheater shell. The Wind Cheater is a durable yet breathable lightweight shell made with Duro Ambush with DWR treatment, which provides protection from light precipitation. The Wind Cheater also compresses well for storage, and is flexible, with a longer tail that will keep the wearer’s lower back and seat covered.
The Wind Cheater sports a number of features that benefit the overall functionality of the shell. The articulated hood is sized to fit over a helmet, and includes rear bungee retention, which allows the wearer to adjust it to their optimal size. Both sleeves feature zippered bicep pockets, FS’ low-profile Velcro attachment panels, and adjustable cuffs. Pit zips on either side of the Wind Cheater offer improved airflow and ventilation at the user’s discretion. The Wind Cheater also has two large-sized zippered torso pockets.
www.first-spear.com – Wind Cheater
IWA – Sport Systeme Dittrich’s SG-11, a Modernized FG-42
March 4th, 2016This is a pretty cool item I ran across here at IWA, spying it out of the corner of my eye as I walked through the aisles. My brain screamed “FG-42” but something wasn’t quite right. I stopped and asked the man at the booth what it was and sure enough, he told me it was a modernized FG-42. Turns out, the guy I was talking to was Bernd Dittrich and it was his company. Aesthetically the rifle is different, but it retains the same operating system as well as a few classic design cues. The name is different as well, being referred to as a Sturm Gewehr rather than a Fallschirmjäger Gewehr.
Chambered in .308 rather than the original 7.92x57mm, the rifle is offered in two length, SG-11 (320mm barrel) and SG-12 (500mm barrel). You’ll notice there added a full length Picatinny rail above the barrel as well as a section below the barrel.
As you can see, it utilizes the original-style magazine which Sport Systeme Dittrich manufactures.
The SG-11 utilizes a folding charging handle but unfortunately, it’s on the right side of the gun, making the manual of arms a bit awkward. I do like that they incorporated an AR-style grip, but I’m not a fan of the CAA model they included kn the display guns. While the stock is inspired by the original sillhouette of the FG-42, accommodation for an AR-style stock would be interesting.
Additionally, they offer an SG-13 which is chambered for the 7.62x54R cartridge. They also manufacture working reproduction firearms. A sampling is seen below. Unfortunately, these are not yet available in the US but Herr Dittrich told me he has been scouting factory locations.
IWA Outdoor Classics 2016
March 4th, 2016 
This is our first year covering the IWA Outdoor Classics. Held each year in Nürnberg, Germany it’s the European equivalent of SHOT Show. We are expecting some cool finds for our readers over the next few days.
Visit Warrior Assault Systems at IWA
March 4th, 2016 
For those heading to IWA in Germany make sure to stop by the Warrior Assault Systems booth 9-202 on 3/5 or 3/6 to meet Ant Middleton.
SKD Tactical – Say No To DERP T-Shirt
March 4th, 2016
SKD Tactical is producing this ‘Say No To DERP’ t-shirt in a collaborative effort with Ballistic Radio to raise funds for Todd Louis Green’s Rampage For The Cure charity. The DERP shirts will be printed on black American Apparel Made in the USA shirts. Once all shirts have been ordered, they’ll ship in roughly 4-6 weeks.
All proceeds will go to RampageForTheCure.org.
Quantities are limited. Sale ends March 31, 2016 or until they run out.
www.skdtac.com/SKD-DERP-F-Cancer-T-Shirt-Men-s-PRE-ORDER-p/skd.825
