KCRF on Italian Holiday…
SSD reader, CTsheepdog sends, “Easy to keep calm in Italian lake country, but feel naked without my EDC Sig….”
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
August 17th, 2016CJ Buck Inducted Into Cutlery Hall of Fame
August 16th, 2016
CJ Buck, CEO and Chairman of Buck Knives, Inc., Post Falls, Idaho, was recently honored for his extraordinary service and contribution to the knife community. He was inducted at the 2016 BLADE Show into the Cutlery Hall of Fame©. Active members of the Cutlery Hall of Fame elect an annual inductee by a vote prior to each show.
Hall of Fame member Goldie Russell, President of A.G. Russell Knives, and Jan Billeb, Executive Director of the American Knife & Tool Institute, shared how CJ Buck’s foresight and commitment in the formation and work of the American Knife & Tool Institute insured that a forum for the industry was in place to develop solutions to problems when needed.
“As an ambassador of the knife community and AKTI, CJ Buck has elevated the knife industry’s image to the greater world at large and fostered partnerships with labor unions, congressional caucuses and conservation and outdoor groups,” noted Jan Billeb.
CJ Buck challenged the organization to be multi-faceted and proactive – protecting the American heritage of knives in daily lives, promoting growth in the industry and encouraging the next generation of knife users.
“CJ’s grandfather Al and father Chuck, also Hall of Fame members, would be proud of him – the man he is, heritage he successfully continues and his accomplishments to ensure that everyone in the knife community can continue doing what they love – making knives and sharing them with others,” said Goldie Russell.
“The Cutlery Hall of Fame includes individuals who have had such a strong and passionate impact on the industry I love,” said CJ Buck, “and the fact that those same individuals have accorded this recognition to me is almost overwhelming.”
He added, “I continue to enjoy my involvement with the American Knife & Tool Institute and am so pleased with how much progress we have made by working together. From the closed and short-sighted 1958 Federal Switchblade Act to the visionary Knife Owner’s Protection Act, we have brought outdoorsmen and women together with the building trades in a frank dialogue based on logic and reason and not fear. We have partnered with legislators and law enforcement rather than just be adversarial and have brought about change in how knives are regarded. That momentum continues.”
LBT Inc – Three Day Assault Pack V2
August 16th, 2016LBT has just released the Version 2.0 of the popular 3 Day Assault Pack, now with a detachable front section similar to the LBT-1562SF medic pack, the 2.0 will have the option of running a slick version or modular version. Comes as a set with a main and front pack. I like the piggyback concept which looks great for travel. Even better, get it at its introductory price for the next week.
Dimensions:
Overall pack: 20H x 14W x 9D / Apprx 2520 cubic inches
Main pack: 20H 14W x 6D / Apprx 1680 cubic inches
Front Pack: 14.5H x 13W 4D / Apprx 754 cubic inches
Offered in MultiCam, Black or MAS Grey.
First Look – New US Army 30 Round Enhanced Performance Magazine for M4A1
August 16th, 2016Last month, the US Army released Maintenance Information Message #16-039 announcing the 30 Round Enhanced Performance Magazine for M4A1 but up until now, we hadn’t seen it yet.
According to the message, the EPM was designed in order to reduce wear on the weapon when firing the new Enhanced Performance Round (M855A1). It sports a Tan body making it easy to identify and as you can see, the Blue follower is really more of a Grey color.
Below, you can see examples of the last few versions of issue 30 round 5.56mm magazines.
The magazine has been assigned NSN 1005-01-630-9508 and the previously issued magazine is NSN 1005-01-561-7200. The old magazine is now terminal with no material on hand, but can be acquired via a contact until Mar 2017. Minimum buy is Qty 100. Tye item managers are removing the current magazine from the assigned APL/AEL, leaving only the new magazine. The new magazine costs $11.20 while the old magazine is $13.35 so for once, we’re getting something less expensive.
Info on the New GLOCK G17M
August 16th, 2016Primary and Secondary forum member Todd J has released this info on the G17M from his new equipment training. Indianapolis Police will be the first department to roll out the G17M which was designed specifically for the FBI contract. It is important to note that the upcoming Gen 5 will not have all of these features.
“Currently at our handgun in-service, and the 17M info has been released to the guys here, so I feel comfortable putting it out here.
Changes are:
1. New, “tougher” finish
2. Different rifling
3. Longer RSA
4. Reinforced front RSA notch
5. Smoother trigger (similar to G42/G43)
6. Flared magwell
7. Removed finger grooves
8. Safety plunger is oblong/rectangular instead of round
9. Ambi slide release
10. Magazine well cut out
11. Magazines have a slightly extended front lip.”
This image was posted to the Internet by another member of IPD.
Warrior Culture Gear Introduces The Brand Shop
August 16th, 2016
Warrior Cuoture Gear has introduced, The Brand Shop, which is a specialty webshop to sell logo shirts for companies in thefirearms industry. So far, they are offering shirts for GreyFox Industries, 2A Athletics, BlackWolf, Sage Dynamics, Pace Performance and Havoc Shooting Solutions.
www.warriorculturegear.com/collections/the-brand-shop
Today is National Airborne Day
August 16th, 2016Just thought all of the legs out there should know.
Carry on, that is all.
Lindnerhof Tactik – Gen II Medic Pouch
August 16th, 2016
Lindnerhof Taktik’s latest generation of their medic pouch is made from hybrid laminate and offers enough space to carry everything you need for first-response medical assistance. Using PALS on the inner and outer pouch, the inner bag can be removed from its carrier to facilitate access to the medical components inside the bag.
The pouch is available in the colours 5-Farbflecktarn, Black, Coyote und Steingrau.
