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Metal Sintering – Making 3D Printed Guns A Reality

November 8th, 2013

Recoil magazine offers a great follow up to our recent story “3D Printing? Is The Genie Out Of The Bottle?“.

Meanwhile, from a laser sintering 3D printer in Texas…

Solid Concepts has manufactured what they are referring to as the “world’s first 3D Printed Metal Gun.” The weak point with previous 3D printed pistols has been the parts such as the barrel that are traditionally made of metal. But with the laser sintering process these can be fabricated from metal. With this model, the grip is an SLS (Selective Laser Sintered) carbon-fiber filled nylon hand grip.

Read more: http://www.recoilweb.com/just-printed-solid-concepts-3d-printed-metal-1911-35037.html#ixzz2k5gyr5Es

There’s a whole new crowd over at Recoil and they are doing a great job. Check out their story at www.recoilweb.com/just-printed-solid-concepts-3d-printed-metal-1911

Tags: Recoil, Solid Concepts
Posted in Disruptive Tech, weapons | 8 Comments »

I’ve Gotta Admit, I’d Buy One

November 8th, 2013

These Mag Wraps are offered by US Night Vision Corp as part of their Rapid Wraps collection. This one features US Elite’s Jim Erwin and Tactical Kitty. The question is, would you sport one on YOUR carbine?

Tags: Jim Erwin, Tactical Kitty, US Elite, US Night Vision corp
Posted in Tactical Fashion Police | 12 Comments »

A Day At The Range With The Hodge Defense AU-MOD 1

November 8th, 2013

Last month Soldier Systems Daily, in conjunction with Targeted Integration Group took a few Hodge Defense Systems pre-production and production AU-Mod1 carbines out to C2 Shooting Center to put them through their paces. As you can tell, we had a great day. Ron Bellan from from Reaper Outdoors also showed up to join in. Big thanks to our videographer M Keller. Look for a full report soon on SSD and in Recoil Magazine.

Tags: C2 Shooting Center, Hodge Defense Systems, Reaper Outdoors, Recoil, Targeted Integration Group
Posted in Black Rifle | 4 Comments »

MultiCam Is The New Black

November 8th, 2013

Coming 11/25/2013

A New Law Enforcement Pattern

from

www.MultiCamPattern.com

Available Through

www.truspec.com

Tags: Tru-Spec
Posted in Camo, LE, Multicam | 21 Comments »

LAV Built a Russian SOF Inspired AK

November 8th, 2013

Larry Vickers assembled a new AK build based on his recent visit to Russia. Their SOF run some pretty impressive setups.

Details:
– Arsenal SLR-106CR
– Texas Weapon Systems Dog Leg Rail ~~Texas Armament Railed Receiver Cover~~
– Aimpoint T-1
– Larue T-1 Mount
– Zenit Extended Rail Cover
– Survival Corps AK-100 Side Folding Collapsing AR Stock Adapter
– Krebs Extended Safety Lever
– Tromix Extended Charging Handle Knob
– Bulgarian 4-piece Krinkov brake
– Wilcox Industries Raptor laser w/white light
– Magpul CTR stock
– Tango Down / US Palm AK grip
– Magpul vert grip
– Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling
– Polish Mag

Tags: AK, Larry Vickers, LAV, Vickers Tactical
Posted in weapons | 23 Comments »

Pre-order Now – TD Exclusive Arc’teryx LEAF Naga Hoodie in Wolf/Black

November 8th, 2013

I’ve been drooling over the sample in the Tactical Distributors office every time I go in for a visit so I am super stoked to see that they are finally available for pre-order. Featuring a Wolf Grey torso, the sleeves are Black. Each one is numbered in the collar from 001-300. With only 300 made, these special two-tone Naga Hoodies will go quick.

Remember, these are athletic cut when ordering, sizes Small – XXLarge.

www.tacticaldistributors.com/featured/arc-teryx-leaf-naga-td-exclusive-wolf-black

Tags: Arc'teryx, LEAF, Tactical Distributors
Posted in Arc'teryx | 10 Comments »

Something From LaRue That Everyone Can Afford

November 8th, 2013

Featuring a black-anodized swiveling clip laser engraved with the LaRue logo, this lanyard is designed for 2” wide belts and thinner making it PALS compatible. It attaches to the belt via an internal hook and loop panel.

Made in Texas, USA and offered in Black or Coyote.

www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-lanyard

Tags: LaRue Tactical
Posted in Load Carrying | 9 Comments »

3D Printing? Is The Genie Out Of The Bottle?

November 7th, 2013

There was a time, just a few months ago, where the main stream media was almost hysterical over the possible threat posed by these home made firearms that can be more difficult to detect due to their polymer construction. Patterns for 3D printed firearms continue to roll out at a regular pace. For example, plans for the 9×19mm Parabellum Howard Pistol (after ex Australian PM, John Howard) by RollaTroll were recently released on the 3D CAD file sharing site, DEFCAD.

But as 3D printing becomes more and more mainstream, will it be “too late” for lawmaking bodies to control this intellectual frontier? Just this past summer, designers created a 3D printed house in Amsterdam.

Internet ethicists continue to ponder whether 3D printers will become so commonplace that the genie can’t be stuffed back in the bottle or, whether the roll out will be throttled as means are developed to control the technology. And, we consider how will intellectual property laws affect their deployment into the marketplace? In the end, this may be the ultimate threat to widespread use of this phenomenon that shifts manufacturing to small workshops and eventually into the home. Although, the moral dilemma remains. Not only could printers pump out illicit goods but also counterfeit versions of patented technologies. Based on what we’ve seen regarding recorded music and film, could hardgood manufacturers be far behind as their market transforms before their eyes?

Posted in Disruptive Tech | 4 Comments »