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One Of These Days The London Met Will Figure Out Which Guns They’re Using

November 18th, 2015

In this morning’s Daily Mail is an article on the new equipment being deployed by the London Metro Police’s Counterterrorist Specialist Firearms Officers. The photos are great and show the unit’s new Arc’teryx LEAF Enhanced Combat Uniforms in Wolf Grey.

 

Unfortunately, the Daily Mail got the rifle wrong again. Last time they identified the gun as an H&K. This time, they got the make right but the model wrong. Rather than identifying it as an MCX like the one we showed you during DSEI, a London Police source claims it is a 516.

Milipol – J Arthur (Pvt) Ltd

November 18th, 2015

I run across all kinds of different stuff at these trade shows.  I found this take on a combat shirt by J Arthur Ltd rather interesting.  One friend asked me if it was a pajama when I showed him the photo.    

Milipol – S&S Precision Previews Latest Rhodesian Chest Rig Version

November 18th, 2015

I’ll show you something really cool.  Developed at the request of a Scandinavian customer, the innovations that S&S Precision incorporated into this version of their Rhodesian-style chest rig will soon be available to all. First off, they’ve fully updated the pouches.  

  

As you can see, there’s also a new Yoke as well as laser cut drain holes at the base of the rig which you can see in this photo of the backside of the rig. Although S&S has incorporated a new pouch attachment, it remains fully PALS compatible.  

  

Look for additional details in an upcoming Maker Monday.

www.sandsprecision.com

Splash Clothing – Soldier On! Clothing

November 18th, 2015

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Splash Clothing is offering a line of clothing with Soldier On! branding. Soldier On! is a UK-based national independent charity devoted to the task of teaching wounded Veterans of the British Armed Forces how to plan and manage their careers. 100% of the money raised from the sale of these clothes will go towards Soldier On!’s efforts.

www.splashclothing.com/products/soldier-on

SIG SAUER P250-22 Compact Offers Rimfire Economy, Centerfire Options

November 17th, 2015

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NEWINGTON, N.H. (November 16, 2015) — SIG SAUER, Inc., changed the way the world looked at handguns with the introduction of the modular P250 series. Now, with the introduction of the P250-22, that same versatility is available in a rimfire option.

Built on the same platform as the centerfire P250 variants, the P250-22 offers an affordable option for plinkers, instructors, and newer shooters. Chambered in the venerable .22LR cartridge, the P250-22 is a reliable, fun-to-shoot handgun for all levels of shooter.

“The real benefit to the P250-22 lies in its ability to be converted to fire centerfire rounds, such as 9mm, .40 or .357SIG,” said John Brasseur, Director of Product Development for SIG SAUER, Inc. “This allows newer shooters to work up to the more powerful cartridges, and is a great tool for introducing youth to the shooting sports.”

The P250-22 features the same serialized fire control group as on centerfire models. This unit is the actual “firearm” and can be installed in a variety of grip modules. This versatility allows the P250-22 to be fit to any hand, and with the addition of an X-Change kit, can be converted to centerfire.

Full-size, compact, and subcompact X-Change kits mean the P250-22 can be set up as a centerfire duty pistol, concealed carry gun or backup piece in seconds. The smooth double-action only trigger offers a consistent, clean trigger press, which stays the same regardless of the caliber or configuration.

“The P250-22 is truly a ‘one-gun’ solution,” Brasseur said. “Thanks to the wide variety of caliber and grip module options, the P250-22 can meet any need and fit any hand.”

Offered in the Compact configuration, the P250-22 is now shipping to SIG SAUER dealers across the nation. For more information, please visit us at www.sigsauer.com.

DPx Gear Announces Its First All American Made Folding Knife. Available Only From Kickstarter

November 17th, 2015

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DPx Gear is making their first American made hard use folder with a blade length under 3″ for urban use. The DPx HEST/F Urban is designed, sourced, built and backed in the United States of America.

San Diego, CA – November 17, 2015. A 30-day Kickstarter campaign for the knife launched Monday, November 16th with backer rewards that include three different configurations of the knife that are limited edition, numbered runs of 100 units. The knife rewards range in price from $275 – $375 and can be seen on the campaign page.

“I’ve always wanted to make a knife that was uniquely and totally American. And also one that lasted a very long time; what I would call an heirloom-quality knife. One that can be handed down from generation to generation,” says Robert Young Pelton, DPx Gear Founder, of the DPx HEST/F Urban.

DPx Gear’s first 100% all American made folding knife will be surprisingly small when compared to its big brother, the Northern Italian made DPx HEST/F. The DPx HEST/F Urban will weigh in at just 3.35 ounces, measure 3.8 inches long when closed, and 6.7 inches long when open. It will be jewel like in its manufacturing precision and have the best feel that U.S manufacturing can deliver. Designed to be carried every day and last lifetimes.

The DPx HEST/F Urban will feature:

  • American 6Al4v Titanium Frame. A frame made of aerospace quality, American 6Al4v titanium alloy in “Battleship Grey” heavy bead blast finish (the “Sterile Edition”). Upgraded options include bronze anodized titanium (the “Bronze Edition”) or a three-dimensional Mr. DP pattern milled into the frame (“The Mr. DP Edition”).
  • S30V Stainless Steel Blade. A U.S. made and formulated blade steel with a stonewashed finish. We chose a hollow ground blade that’s “shaver sharp” with maximum slicing tooth.
  • Bearing Pivot. Stainless steel caged bearing pivot hardware for rapid deployment and effortless opening and closing.
  • DPx Gear Patented Blade Notch. Designed to allow the knife to open faster than an automatic and to the rear of the holder, keeping it safe from the assailant. Naturally it was also designed to open beer bottles and function as a
  • Integral ¼” Hex Drive. DPx believes if you are going to carry around a quality knife it better earn its keep. Pairing commonly used hex tools with our built in hex drive turns your DPx HEST/F Urban into a multi tool.
  • DPx Gear Patented Tri-Gauge Wire Strippers. Jimping that doubles as wire strippers in the exact size of household gauge, auto and even timer wires (for blasting or electronics).
  • Frame Lock. The US-invented frame lock for bulletproof lockup. First used in Chris Reeves’ famous Sebenza knives it has become the standard locking feature for high-end custom knives. We added a stainless steel cap to reduce wear on the lock face.
  • Glass Breaker. Our DPx HEST/F Urban has a hardened stainless steel glass breaker. A potentially life saving tool in the event of an auto accident or fire.
  • Deep Carry Pocket Clip. The deep carry clip ensures your knife rides as low and as unobtrusively as possible in your pocket.
  • www.kickstarter.com/projects/170295107/the-dpx-hest-f-urban-the-all-american-hard-use-poc

    Magpul CORE Technical Gloves – Coming Soon

    November 17th, 2015

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    Hot on the heels of the announcement of the CORE Flight Gloves, Magpul has just announced the upcoming CORE Technical Gloves. Billed by Magpul as the most lightweight and tactile glove in their lineup, the CORE Technical Glove features a synthetic suede palm, a terrycloth backed thumb area, touchscreen capability, and an elastic wrist closure to keep out debris.

    Features

  • Lightweight, durable glove without compromising dexterity
  • Tough synthetic suede palm and inner finger construction for wet or dry grip on all firearms
  • Narrow, minimalistic fore finger for easy access and better control of firearms triggers
  • Terrycloth backed thumb area to quickly remove fogging on hunting optics and glasses
  • Three-finger touchscreen capability
  • Elastic wrist closure keeps out debris
  • 100% synthetic
  • Subdued branding for better camouflage and concealment
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    The CORE Technical Gloves will be available in Black, Charcoal, and Coyote.

    www.magpul.com/products/magpul-core-technical-gloves

    Bravo Company Manufacturing – 300 Blackout

    November 17th, 2015

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    Bravo Company Manufacturing is now offering a line of 300 Blackout upper carbines and upper receiver groups in Recce 16″, 12.5″ CQB, and 10″ pistol configurations and lengths. One of the greatest benefits of 300 Blackout ARs is that they utilize virtually all of the same parts and components as an equivalent 5.56 AR, allowing shooters to use the same magazines and accessories between rifles chambered for either caliber. This modularity extends towards BCM’s 300 Blackout uppers, which come standard with the KMR-Alpha forend.

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    BCM’s 300 Blackout line is built on their 1:7 twist 11595E Certified Steel Barrels. Both the bore and chamber are chrome-lined, and each barrel features a continuous taper profile “designed to optimize balance, performance and weight”. Additionally, BCM barrels lack the sharp handguard cap shoulder common on AR-platform barrels, the removal of which is designed to improve barrel harmonics and accuracy. The 300 Blackout line also includes the BCM Comp Mod 1 – 762/300 BLK.

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    BCM Gunfighters Travis Haley and Tom Spooner has this to say about 300 Blackout:

    My main requirements in a combat round are versatility and recoil control. In testing 300 Blackout over the years, I have found it performs from CQB range out to, and exceeding, 500 meters. Despite having a slightly more potent impulse, the recoil is still manageable, which means a shooter can engage threats quickly and, given the increased mass, more efficiently.

    – Travis Haley
    Haley Strategic, Combat Veteran, Force Recon

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    The ability to have the power of a .30 caliber round, with minimally increased recoil over a 5.56×45 round in a sub 10 inch platform is ideal for most soldiers in Direct Action units. As fielded, in an AR pattern carbine, the operator is already familiar with the operating system and ergonomics of the weapon.

    – Tom Spooner
    Northern Red, Combat Veteran, 1st SFOD

    For more information, and to check out the BCM’s 300 Blackout line, visit bravocompanymfg.com/blackout