Tropo Performance

Strategic Armory Corps Acquires McMillan Firearms Manufacturing and Announces New CEO

November 27th, 2013

It seems Strategic Armory Corps is hard at work. Just this summer they purchased ArmaLite. Now, they’ve acquired McMillan Firearms Manufacturing, LLC. McMillan announced in late September that they were selling the manufacturing side of the business but not who was purchasing. As we understand it, this will not affect their new McMillan Merchant Solutions. However, Kelly and Ryan McMillan will continue to serve as consultants to McMillan Firearms.

Additionally, SAC announced John Spurrier as their new CEO who came from the same position at Kriss USA. Spurrier brings an interesting background including time with CISCO/Scientific-Atlanta. He is also a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point.

COBRA HALO Buckle from AustriAlpin and Bushido Tactical

November 27th, 2013

ITUS Vest

Bushido Tactical collaborates with renowned COBRA® buckle manufacturer, AustriAlpin to manufacture the patent pending Bushido Tactical COBRA®® HALO™ quick release buckles.

HALO™ – Heavy Duty, Aluminum, Low Profile, Operator buckle comes in three versions HALO1, HALO2, HALO3 – two versions currently used to eliminate the front Velcro panel fastener commonly seen in traditional tactical nylon vest and plate carriers.

“We started manufacturing newly improved plate carriers (Guardian & Sentinel) and tactical vest (Itus), including a retro-fit cummerbund utilizing our innovative HALO™ buckles at the requests of many law enforcement officers and operators who were tired of the antiquated system using front Velcro panels. They wanted an easier faster way to get in and out of their plate carriers without having to remove magazines and fumbling with the Velcro flap.”
– Wade Rorich, Operating Manager of Bushido Tactical, LLC.

The HALO™’s slim “H” design helps retain maximum armor protection eradicating any possible gaps, which could compromise the operator’s safety. Bushido Tactical nylon gear incorporating the HALO™™ buckles available December 2013.

Features:
• Solid, lightweight aluminum construction
• Slim “H” design
• Quick release buckle utilizing the COBRA® buckle locking mechanism
• Patent Pending HALO2 and HALO3 versions offered
• MOLLE compatible HALO3 buckle
• Available in Matte Black and Coyote Brown

Please note: Their website is down right now due to the amount of traffic. They are legitimate and I’ve spoken with them many times.

bushidotactical.com/index.php/gear/carriers

Coming Soon to a Digger Near You – Australian MultiCam Camouflage Uniform

November 27th, 2013

Sources indicate that the Australian Army has decided to issue an ‘Australian MultiCam Camouflage Uniform’ (AMCU) as a replacement for both the legacy Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) as well as the recently fielded Australian Multicam Pattern (AMP) developed by Crye Precision. The new AMCU will use the AMP print screens but with the more traditional DPP/DPCU colors. We do not have any photographs yet but the current cut of AMP uniform can be seen below.

Australian Soldier 360

Below is the Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform pattern which was developed in the early 80s with its unique colors for use in Australia.

DPCU

This compromise appears to be more about branding and Australian identity than effectiveness, although testing has apparently been completed. It will join the new blue tinged RAAF version of AMP called the General Purpose Uniform as specialist color variants of a MultiCam based pattern.

No word yet on an official announcement or date of issue.

Rescue Task Force PlateFrame from S&S Precision

November 27th, 2013

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www.sandsprecision.com

GLOCK SHOT Show Tease

November 27th, 2013

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Magpul Introduces New Cases

November 26th, 2013

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The Magpul Field Case for iPad mini is now shipping, and Field Cases for the Samsung GALAXY S3 and S4 will ship early December! The Field Case for iPad mini will have an MSRP of $26.95, and the GALAXY S3 and S4 Cases will be $16.95. Full info here:

store.magpul.com/category/125

ExplosiveOps Gear – Chem Light Holder

November 26th, 2013

Chem Light 1

Chem Light 2

ExplosiveOps Gear developed the Chem Light Holders for quick access to chem lights under all conditions with gloves on. The holders are backed with sewn hook for mounting to kit, backpack, helmet, or sleeve. A MOLLE black is also availble for attachment to kit. The holders are designed for either mini or full-size chem lights. Two different designs allow for either five lights across or 2×2 combos.

Made in the USA. Available in Coyote, MultiCam, Foliage Green, and Black.

www.explosiveopsgear.com/catalog/item/6902025/9235740.htm

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

November 26th, 2013

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Took this photo during a recent visit with Hodge Defense.

Remember the Alamo!