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SHOT Show – Crye Precision LVS

January 23rd, 2016

I’d like to close out our SHOT Show 2016 live coverage the same place we started, Crye Precision. During our overview at the beginning of the week I showed you the new LVS armor system. However, based on the comments I feel that further explanation was warranted.

This is LVS. There is a cover laminated directly to the armor. It can be worn this way directly against the skin for extreme low profile wear thanks to their Insert As Vest architecture. Both Caleb Crye and Gregg Thompson wore LVS this week during SHOT Show to demonstrate how unobtrusive the system is.

In particular, some commenters were concerned about sweat and how to clean the armor.

Above and below you see a covert carrier. LVS can be placed inside this, and other carriers, when needed. LVS can be removed for cleaning.

There are many carrier types available.

There’s even a tactical carrier which is what many are accustomed to.

While LVS has an integrated cover for low visibility wear, it can still be placed in a carrier when needed.

www.cryeprecision.com

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SHOT Show – ZEV Technologies AR Trigger

January 23rd, 2016

Hidden in a case was this sneak peek from ZEVtechnologies.com.

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Posted in Black Rifle, SHOT Show | 3 Comments »

SHOT Show – Outdoor Research Introduces New Outerwear in WL Gore’s Topo Technology

January 22nd, 2016

Outdoor Research has debuted a new jacket in WL Gore & Associates’ new Topo fabric. Topo features a stretchable membrane.

The jacket has an articulated, close fit in order to bring the jacket’s Gore membrane closer to the body where it will work better. The Brown segments you see are Topo and allow the jacket to stretch when you layer up for colder temps, yet keep the jacket as close to the body as possible in order to move the perspiration out through the membrane.

You can place order now in MultiCam and Coyote.

military.outdoorresearch.com

Tags: Outdoor Research, WL Gore & Assoc
Posted in Clothing, Materials, SHOT Show | 5 Comments »

SHOT Show – FN Herstal

January 22nd, 2016

Part of the FN Military Collectors Series, the FN M249S is a semi-automatic, civilian-legal variant of the proven M249 SAW, originally developed as the FN MINIMI, and adopted by the US Military in 1988. It features closed-bolt operation, with a gas piston system, and can feed either from 200-round linked ammo belts, or 30-round STANAG magazines. The receiver of the M249S is constructed of formed steel, and comes with a steel bipod and a top-cover integrated 1913 Picatinny rail for optical attachment. Additional features include:

20.5″ cold hammer-forged barrel

Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber

Quick-change barrel capability

removable heatshield

Ergonomic polymer buttstock

Crossbolt safety

Non-reciprocating charging handle

www.fnamerica.com/products/collector-series/m249s

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Haley Strategic – D3 Rifle Sling

January 22nd, 2016

What started as a custom design built for his Force Recon platoon during a deployment became a lifelong mission for Travis Haley to build a rifle sling that works around the end user, and no the other way around.

The D3 Rifle Sling can be run in single point or two point configuration and has been designed to transition between the two moments. The sling includes two, positive locking QD swivels and features Haley’s proven, SDI single hand quick adjustment system.

The sling also debuts a low profile pad, inspired by climbing harnesses created by the world’s leading mountaineering companies. A 5-layer laminated construction sealed with stretch woven materials, the pad provides stability and comfort without adding weight or bulk.

The D3 Rifle Sling is the result of over 15 years of continuous use, revision and improvement, delivering a versatile platform intuitive to the point where the becomes a natural extension of the body.

www.haleystrategic.com

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Posted in Load Carrying, Press Release, weapons | 4 Comments »

SHOT Show – Benchmade

January 22nd, 2016

As is usual, Benchmade had a great lineup of knives for the new year on display at SHOT Show. Here’s some of the highlights:

This is the Axis Stryker II. It’s a limited edition folding knife which features black and red carbon fiber, anodized red hardware accents, and a Damasteel Odin Heim blade. The blade length comes in at 3.57″, with a total length of 8.29″ and a weight of 4.76 oz.

The Nestucca Cleaver is based on the traditional Alaskan Ulu. It’s intended for use as a skinning and prep knife for big game. The blade is constructed of CPM-S30V steel, and the handle and finger hole provides users the option to utilize multiple hand positions. Additionally, the Nestucca Cleaver comes complete with a leather sheath.

The SOCP Rescue Tool is the rescue tool variant of the Greg Thompson SOCP Dagger. It features the Benchmade rescue hook design, a carbide glass breaker, oxygen wrench, and the finger loop and integral sheath as with the original SOCP dagger.

This is the Protagonist. It’s a fixed blade knife designed for use by Military and Law Enforcement. The blade is constructed of 154 CM stainless steel, while the handle is constructed of Grivory with black Versaflex over-mold with an olive drab accent. The sheath is black injection molded with a tension screw and MOLLE compatibility. Seen above is the Tanto-style blade; it also comes in a Drop Point blade.

www.benchmade.com

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SHOT Show – Ruger American Pistol

January 22nd, 2016

In addition to the Silent-SR rimfire suppressor, the other big announcement from Ruger at this year’s SHOT Show was the Ruger American Pistol. With the American, Ruger joins the legion of striker-fired, polymer-framed, external safety-exempt pistols that were popularized by the Glock series. Ruger’s own take on this formula consists of a handgun with a one-piece, glass-filled nylon grip frame, and a stainless steel slide with a black nitride finish. Barrel length comes in at 4.2″ for 9mm, and 4.5″ for .45 ACP. Interestingly, both the 9mm and .45 share very similar dimensions, with the width staying constant at 1.4″, and the .45 being only slightly larger in length and height; the weight for both calibers also stays just under 2 lbs.

The American comes with a Mil-STD-1913 Picatinny accessory rail for attaching a light or laser, and ambi slide stop and mag release controls. The grip can be customized with one of several different sized grip modules between Small, Medium, and Large; only Medium and Large are available for the .45. Additionally, the American comes standard with Novak LoMount Carry 3-Dot sights.

These are available on the market now, so be on the lookout at your local firearms retailer if you’re interested in purchasing one for yourself.

www.ruger.com

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Posted in SHOT Show, weapons | 10 Comments »

SHOT Show – H&K G28E

January 22nd, 2016

The G28E is H&K’s entry into the US Army’s Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) program. Notice the Handguard still has the HK-style attachment system that looks like reverse KeyMod.