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SHOT Show – Under Armour

January 17th, 2014

Under Armour has completely resigned the Valsetz boot from top to bottom and call it the Valsetz RTS (Redesigned Tactical Shoe).

The tread has been changed and the instep has been upgraded for Fast rope operations. The replaced the stitching in the upper with a welded reinforcement. Additionally, the entire shoe is DWR coated. The top incorporates the Clutch Fit technology from their football shoes. This fit works much like taped ankles without the additional weight.

All told, it’s 2 ounces lighter than the precious model. The Valsetz will continue to be available for some time, but the RTS models are coming July 2014 from ww.underarmour.com in Tan, Black and Coyote.

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Batteryclip

January 17th, 2014

The Batteryclip is so cool I wanted to drop it in the middle of our SHOT show coverage. Offered in AA, CR123A and 9v sizes, they load just like a regular weapon magazine and offer innovative battery management.

The 9v model accommodates 10 batteries and the other 2 hold 8 each. Just like a pistol magazine there are indicator holes at the rear.

The interesting thing is that they weren’t inspired by gun magazines at all but rather were developed simply as a solution for batteries rolling around in bags and pockets.

The Batteryclip is available through Bottom Line Military Sales for individual or GSA purchases.

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SHOT Show – NRA Booth Features Hodge Defense

January 17th, 2014

I’m walking along minding my own business at SHOT Show when I run smack into the NRA booth. And when I look up, what do I see but a Hodge Defense AU Mod 1.

Not too shabby….

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SHOT Show – S&S Precision

January 17th, 2014

I’m going to tell you about several items from S&S Precision that were debuted at SHOT Show to the public for the first time.

First off is the Skeletonized Magazine Retention or SMR. Although we have you an initial glimpse of it in September, this is the first time it’s been out in the wild for everyone to see and this also marks its final form. Naturally, this also means they are transitioning it into production.

The SMR which is the actual magazine holder itself is used conjunction with the BasePlate aka “The Docking Station” that serves the platform to mount to. Additionally, there are belt hanger adapters (seen below) and MOLLE adapters.

Next up we have two items. The first is seen to the right, which is the Manta Webbing Adapter or MWA and the other is the Pocket Shiv, to the left.

The MWA is a simple, yet dedicated means to mount a Manta strobe to PALS webbing or other standard webbing.

The Pocket Shiv started out as an internal project at S&S Precision by employees looking for a small, dedicated cutter. The decision was made to make it bad ass and the rest is history. The 440C blade’s design is based on utility use and features an over molded rubber grip. The sheathed also incorporates over molded rubber as well as a one-piece webbing adapter.

Samples are Toad Vine, Yellow, and Black.

Finally, it’s the SKH or Silent Killer Holster which as you can see was designed for use with a suppressor equipped pistol. Its open face holster design offers one handed operation via a simple button and a short draw. It also means a relatively simple reholster.

www.SandSprecision.com

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Oakley SI – SHOT Show 2014

January 17th, 2014

Oakley SI Prizm™ Lens Technology

Available in SI Ballistic M-Frame 3.0, SI Flak Jacket XLJ, SI Radar Range configurations

– Oakley SI Prizm™ technology uses formulated dye compounding technology, producing a color-tuned lens specifically for shooting

– Lenses boost visual recognition of targets while blocking a variety of neighboring backgrounds such as dirt, trees and sky

– Lenses allow the shooter to reduce eye fatigue and strain, while improve the ability to see reticle patterns under scope more clearly

Oakley Standard Issue has developed an array of contrast enhanced Prizm™ lenses which provide both elite and recreational marksmen with enhanced clarity and contrast of targets. The lenses strategically block specified wavelengths along the color spectrum in order to maximize contrast between selected colors in a shooting environment. The end result, the Prizm™ eyewear has reduced eye fatigue and enhanced vision of a target.

www.oakleysi.com/Product_Category.cfm?id=72

Oakley SI 6/8 Tactical Boot

Available in Coyote/Black, 6” or 8” Stack

Description:

– High tech no sew fabrication

– Advanced synthetic upper featuring Hydrofuse construction

– Breathable Upper Construction

– Superfabric fast rope protection panel

– External Reinforced heel counter

– Siped traction blocks for slip resistance

www.oakleysi.com/Product_Detail.cfm?id=714&sid=31&pid=2#

SI Duffle Series

– Available in Shadow or Coyote in 30, 70, or 90 liter configurations

– 1200 Denier polyester fabric

– Side grip trunk handles for convenience

– Slip Pockets on front and side panel for easy quick storage solutions

www.oakleysi.com/Product_Detail.cfm?id=728&sid=52&pid=6

www.oakleysi.com

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SHOT Show – LWRCi

January 17th, 2014

LWRCi’s long awaited Six8 platform is now available but in a bigger way than I had expected. As you may recall it is dedicated to the improved 6.8mm round which was developed with ATK for an overseas contract. It is a 90grain Gold dot projectile at 1700 fps out of the UICW’s 8.5″ barrel.

Their Six8A2 is an entry level gun. It features ambi controls and a quad rail. Next, is the SPR which is similar to their IC platform developed for the US Army Individual Carbine competition. It features a mono forged upper receiver as well as ambi controls. The Limited Edition Razorback model is the same as the SPR but features a laser engraved razorback and comes with 500 rounds of ammo. There is also the Six8 UICW that was sold overseas under contract and they are working on a PDW variant.

Remember, these use proprietary magazines developed specifically for the gun by Magpul but LWRCi tells me these are available.

Six8 SPR

Six8 Razorback

www.LWRCi.com

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Blue Force Gear Awards Dealership Award to Edgar Brothers

January 17th, 2014

Edgar Brothers was awarded the 2013 International Distributor of the Year award by Blue Force Gear. Above, we see BFG President Ashley Burnsed presenting the award to Edgar Brothers’ Lord Mike Newman and Paul Ainsworth.

In another upset, Lord Mike Newman and Paul Ainsworth were both awarded the coveted International Man of the Year award.

Congrats to all!

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SHOT Show – High Ground Gear

January 17th, 2014

This new as-yet-unnamed belt will integrate with any of their pack systems. It will accept any riggers belt yet incorporates their patented quick release system that detaches the belt from the pack. It features non-slip material in the lower back to keep it in place even during hot, sweaty marches. The rest of the belt is padded with spacer mesh on the interior for comfort. The exterior incorporates PALS webbing and the belt is stiffened to enhance load carrying comfort and stability.

Coming soon from www.highgroundgear.com.

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