I stopped by MATBOCK yesterday and they showed me this new J LIFT. Designed at the request of a South American military, this litter weighs 1.5 lbs and won’t absorb water.
Sneak Peek – MATBOCK Jungle LIFT
June 15th, 2016Night Vision Redux – Part 2 – Component Costs
June 15th, 2016Continuing with the the previous week’s narrative of use, potential modularity and general candidacy of the PVS-14 as a modular and scalable night vision device, a simple crayon explanation should be used as a common example of the device.
Modifying or upgrading a device needs to begin with understanding it, the key components, how they bind the device together, what they do, and what the practical cost are. As stated correctly, “the enemy of better is good enough”. This is a statement that needs to be regarded and examined thoroughly.
The enclosed image is a poor mans exploded view of the key components of the PVS-14 monocular with relative commercial costs referenced. These costs are general and vary with the source and quantity, but were taken from the web today for a baseline reference. In this reference, please take a look at which articles drive major costs, are key features (or should/should not be) and may be potentially focus items for enhancement. Several items such as screws, o-rings and lens caps have been deleted for discussion.
As you can see, many components on the PVS-14 are relatively inexpensive, although critical to its performance. Selective replacement of components can result in increased performance for a fraction of the cost of a new system. In the image you can clearly divide the components into electrical (typically serialized and complex) and non-electrical (less expensive and generally user adjustable).
By comparison, the M4 rifle is a solid although different technology. It has evolved from the M16A1 into recent form, then resulted into numerous sub-versions in the past few years. When the M16 service version was fielded, the key (not initial) improvements which drove the rifle into its changes of calibers, accuracy/ammunition improvements were highly influenced by a key addition.
Night Vision Redux is a weekly series prepared with the assitance of DEP, the US subsidiary of Photonis. It is intended to educate readers about image intensification (I2) systems and ways they can be upgraded without having go purchase comoletely new systems.
DDR 18Xray NSN
June 15th, 2016The 18Xray by Darrel Ralph Designs has been a very popular automatic opener. It also has an NSN of 1095-01-568-8897.
The 18Xray is made from 154-CM premium grade stainless steel. It has a blade length of 3-13/16 inches and an overall length of 8-7/8 inches with anodized 6160 aluminum slabs which incorporate a lanyard hole as well as pocket clip. It’s quite a robust knife which integrates Darrel’s SAS (Slide Auto Safety). Instead of a simple button that can actuate in your pocket, with the SAS you have to push the button forward and down to open the blade. It also offers a very positive lock.
SureFire Exhibiting At 2016 Eurostatory In Paris, France
June 15th, 2016
Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—suppressors, illumination tools, and tactical products, will be co-exhibiting with TR-Equipement at the 2016 EUROSATORY Defence & Security International Exhibition in Paris, France, June 13th-17th. SureFire will be showcasing new versions for their widely popular Scout Light® series as well as many other cutting edge products. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the TR-Equipement booth located in Hall 6 booth B 147 and look at the wide range of products SureFire has to offer.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
June 15th, 2016
Thanks MP
Forward Air Controllers: Eyes Of The Attack
June 14th, 2016This is a cool documentary on the Viet Nam War-era FACs.
Thulsa Doom Seal Of Approval
June 14th, 2016After the Team Wendy affair we realized that many savvy consumers of tactical gear are looking for products from manufacturers who are ideologically pure. Answering this call, we’ve created a new standard, a symbol of excellence named the “Thulsa Doom Seal Of Approval.”
Standards to qualify are high. A manufacturer must show that they and their employees have never hosted or attended a political rally for a Democrat or donated time or money to a Democrat or liberal politician, or cause. Companies must also attest that they vote party ticket Republican in all political races (Donations or voting for RINOs may be approved on a case by case basis). They must also provide documentation that their suppliers meet all of the same standards.
Additionally, in order to affix this mark of distinction to their products a company must prove that they make all of their products in the USA using US materials and US labor. What’s more, they cannot use any materials, products or equipment in their business that is made overseas or by a company that supports Democrats or liberal/leftist causes.
It’s a tough standard to meet, but those that do will be able to affix the approval of Thulsa Doom with pride on their products.
Shomer-Tec Survival Fish Hook
June 14th, 2016
This is an interesting fish hook for a survival kit. Utilizing a dual action hooking mechanism, they grab like a pair of pinching pliers. When the fish strikes, the line hook is pulled down into the fish, holding it securely to the bait hook. Made of stainless steel with a corrosion resistant non-reflective black nickel finish. Hook dimensions: 1.25” length, 0.63” width. Sold in packs of two.
www.shomer-tec.com/product/survival-fish-hooks-1660
