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SOTECH Recce Vest

February 9th, 2017

During our SHOT Show coverage we told you about SOTECH’s Recce Vest based on the item issued to the British SAS for decades and officially known as the Pack, Lightweight Combat. Now, their modernized version is available for order.

SOTECH presents a high ride vest that rides above gun belts / LBE Harnesses and over plate carriers.
The Recce Vest was designed as a lightweight vest with large pocket capacity to be folded up in your pocket or pack. While this is ideal for recce applications, it is also well suited for SERE, narcotics eradication, motor bike use, and numerous other uses.

This vest has some improvements over the UK models with flap or shock cord retention on the two smaller front pouches – you can engage the flap, or fold it away to use just the shock cord. We also added a cinchable storm hood to the back pack for retention. The vest is made of 500D Cordura for lightweight durability. Removable foam insert providing padding for optics and electronics sold separately.

Features:
• 5 Compartments (4 front pockets, 1 Rear pack)
• Lightweight design, small buckles, ¾ in webbing
• Dimensions:
-Rear Pack- 10″ x 12″ x 4.5″
-Large Front Pockets- 9.5″ x 6″ x 2.5″
-Smaller Front Pockets- 5″ x 4″ x 1.5″
• Material: 500D Cordura Nylon®, Elastic, Small Polymer Buckles, Heavy webbing
• Made in the USA

sotechtactical.com/products/sas-recon-vest

GAOS – Long Ranger with Sights by Henry Arms

February 9th, 2017

I know it’s odd to see a lever-action rifle on SSD but the new Long Ranger with Sights by Henry Arms caught my because of the callers it’s offered in; .223, .243 and .308, making it an interesting choice for those who own plenty of AR family rifles but are looking for something different which uses their already existing ammunition supply. It’s a solid gun at 7 lbs.

These lever-action rifles rifles feature American Walnut stocks and 20″ barrels. However, unlike most lever-actions, they are fed from a steel-bodied detachable magazine which is flush-fit (5-round capacity in .223, 4-round in .243 and .308) with a steel floorplate and a blackened steel release button on the right side of the receiver.

This image from Henry Arms gives you a better view of the rear sight.

Shipping March, 2017 from www.henryusa.com/rifles/the-long-ranger.

GAOS – ModWall by Tactical Walls

February 9th, 2017

Tactical Walls had a soft launch of their new firearm organizer system called ModWall at SHOT Show. Unfortunately, I missed it so I was quite pleased to catch up at the Great American Outdoor Show.

ModWall is manufactured from US-sourced HDPE which the CMC mill. Current models are custom width by production versions as 22″ x 48″ panels are coming Mid-March. Attachments fit into slots on the wall in a similar manner to sales displays in shops, allowing the owner to customize the layout of the ModWall panel.

Currently, they have Magazine-style attachments which allow storage using the magwell for AR10, AR15, AK and Double stack 9mm. Additionally, they’ve got Generic Rifle and Generic Shotgun mounts. There is also a combination Body and Helmet stand which attaches to ModWall. Finally, there is a Magnetic mount which will accept many firearms.

Coming Mid-March from tacticalwalls.com.

GAOS – Diamondback NRA Airboat to be Auctioned this March on GunBroker.com

February 9th, 2017

The NRA displayed the custom Diamondback Airboat they’ll be auctioning next month on GunBroker.com. Bidding begins March 17th.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit The NRA Foundation in their efforts to protect and improve the future of the shooting sports.

The special edition airboat features custom NRA wraps on the sides of the hull and rudders, custom seats inserts, panels and trim, Rhino non-skid hull interiors, custom powdercoat color, seat shells, webbing and center panel. The airboat comes with a painted single 5,200-lb. trailer with easy load ramps with rollers and custom XD wheels.

GAOS – Magpul Sneak Peek – Ladies Hula T-shirt

February 9th, 2017

We don’t post a whole lot of items for the ladies so when I saw this new T-shirt in Magpul’s booth, I knew it would be very popular when it hits the streets soon.

This armed hula dancer graphic is emblazoned on Magpul’s Megablend T.  This pre-shrunk shirt is made from 50% Cotton, 38% Polyester, and 12% Rayon.

www.magpul.com

GAOS – AmericanSnipers.org

February 9th, 2017

I stopped by the AmericanSnipers.org booth in order to see how things were going and to pick up a 2017 coin.

As you can see, it features a Viking shield at the front and a Sniper atop skulls at the rear.  It’s a hefty piece which will take a cord such as the length of 550 seen here.  Additionally, the edge is inscribed with a motivational saying made famous in an earlier coin. 

If you’re attending GAOS be sure to stop by booth #404 in the shooting sports hall. Otherwise, get your AS swag at www.americansnipers.org.  Proceeds benefit US military Sniper teams with much needed mission equipment. 

Great American Outdoor Show 2017

February 9th, 2017

We spent some time at the 2017 Great American Outdoor Show.  Although our trip was cut short due to weather, we want to share the highlights. 

English Boy Scouts Brave The Snow

February 9th, 2017

Thanks Polly for this cool video from 1963.