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THOR XM408 ASA

June 7th, 2011

Firing the .408 Chey-tac round, the XM408 ASA from THOR Global Defense utilizes a 30″ fluted Krieger match barrel and a unique chassis to help mitigate recoil, allowing for quicker follow up shots. Additionally, this is a lot of gun so it incorporates a carry handle to help facilitate getting it in place as well as an adjustable cheek piece to enhance ergonomics. The stock is also fully adjustable and manufactured from hardened aluminum.

The .408 Cheyenne Tactical cartridge was envisioned to fill a role in between the .338 Lapua Magnum and .50 BMG rounds. It is intended for use in the anti-personnel, anti-sniper and anti-materiel roles and features a (supersonic) precision range of 2,200 yards (2,000 m).

Info on the .408 round
Magnum rifle primer
Bullet diameter: .4077″
Copper nickel alloy
Overall cartridge length: 4.307
Velocity: 2900 fps
Ballistic Coefficient: .942 (avg. over 3500 yards)

The XM408 ASA from THOR Global Defense Group is available from Knesek Guns.

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The Race to the Bottom

June 7th, 2011

Every once in awhile we write about concerns with ways the Government is purchasing products and services from industry. Our latest issue is with the reverse auction craze, or as we like to call it, “The Race to the Bottom”.

It’s simple really. An Army unit wants to purchase 860 triple mag pouches. But…instead of just buying them, they decide to use a reverse auction. What’s that you might ask? Quite simply, a service provider makes money to run a sort of bizarro world version of eBay. Instead of vendors offering products and customers upping the bid in order to win the prize, a client posts a requirement and businesses try to underbid each other in order to “win”. It’s kind of like, “Name That Tune”, as in “I can make that at a profit of 3%”. A legitimate business can’t keep the lights on at that rate. Investment in R&D as well as using Berry compliant, Mil-Spec materials is too costly. Consequently, those who win may have problems delivering on time if at all, or building to spec. When this happens, Service members lose and so does the taxpayer.

Sure, it sounds great from the tax payers point of view, when it works. Pay less right? Well, maybe. The problem is that when a vendor under delivers, the equipment has to be purchased again. This wastes time and money.

What’s more, there’s no requirement to have a business history to win a reverse auction, nor is someone going to check and make sure the product delivered is actually what the customer ordered. They aren’t going to make sure it was Berry compliant or Made in USA either.

Is it possible for an unscrupulous vendor to win a reverse auction? Absolutely.

Is it possible for a unit to NOT get what they were looking for in the first place? Absolutely.

Does this practice hurt legitimate businesses who invest in R&D and follow the rules? Absolutely.

Should reverse auctions be abolished? You tell us.

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Luminox Recon Point Man 45mm

June 7th, 2011

Luminox, recently introduced the first watch in its all-new Recon Series. Designed in collaboration with Andrea Micheli, a former Swiss Army Military Security NCO, journalist specializing in military affairs and shooting instructor, the Recon series is intended to meet the requests from professional military personnel for an analog watch that can also be used as a simple, but efficient ground navigation tool.

The Recon Point Man watch feature a black carbon-reinforced polycarbonate case, a contrast-color countdown quadrant of the dial that can be used to time maneuvers, a dive timer unidirectional ratcheting bezel with a compass rose, highly scratch resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings and of course the always visible self-powered illumination found in all Luminox watches. The watch is powered by the precise Swiss Made Ronda quartz movement. It is water resistance to 200 meters, 20 ATM and features a 50 month battery life. Additionally, it is packaged in a tactical PALS compatible sunglass case.

There are two versions. One is metric and the other English. The watch features a special “Walking Speed” scale on the dial to calculate your approximate average walking/hiking speed per hour. This calculation is based on a distance of 50 m / 164 ft and works very simply:

You take a pace count. Determine a course of 50 m / 164 ft and start counting your steps when Mickey’s second hand is on 12 o’clock. At the end of the 50 m / 164 ft you can read the second hand on the concentric walking speed scale to determine how fast you are walking in an hour (km/h or mph depending on the model).

www.luminox.com

Thanks Mattias

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Tactical Tailor Adds A-TACS

June 6th, 2011

Last month we mentioned Tactical Tailor’s upcoming Fight Lite line. Now, they have announced that they will be offering it in A-TACS camo and have offered a little preview.

www.tacticaltailor.com

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Tac Apps – Tactical NAV ver 2.0

June 6th, 2011

A couple of months ago we told you about Tactical NAV, an iOS app developed by Army Artillery CPT Jonathan Springer while he was in Afghanistan. He has just released an update to the app. It offers an improved graphical interface as well as editable waypoints and the ability to navigate to waypoints. All points are available in MGRS format and bearings in degrees or mils.

Updates are free and we expect him to continue to refine his app. To get yours, visit iTunes.

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Expeditionary At All Levels ADS

June 6th, 2011

ADS recently published a great primer on various forms of expeditionary shelters. It also contains a few pointers on planning considerations. The article can also be downloaded as a PDF. In this format it reads very much like a magazine and is great for passing along to others. To check the article out, visit www.adsinc.com/geared-up/industry-news-and-events/expeditionary-at-all-levels.

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Another Mission First Tactical Sneak Peek

June 6th, 2011

A few weeks ago we gave you a gander at Mission First Tactical’s new foregrip and mentioned that they had several new designs on the way. They are manufactured using new materials from DuPont’s Military Plastics division.

Shown below is the Engage™ Tactical Pistol Grip, a pistol grip designed for the Stoner family of weapons (AR15/M16/M4 etc) with MFT’s own Tac Skin™ texturing. The design covers the receiver gap that causes discomfort during sustained usage. Secure watertight grip storage uses a captive plugged and has a foam block with quick access tab to diminish rattle.


Also shown is the Reactâ„¢ Magwell Grip. A lot of guys still use this hold as their primary despite having transitioned from the MP5 years ago. It isn’t wrong, it just isn’t the current preferred way to hold the carbine. Some say this grip allows for mid-point balance with less effort to direct muzzle. Additionally, there will be situations where you can’t grab to gun way out front. So this may be a good choice if you fit one of those categories. MFT has incorporated pressure pad wells to allow for accessory activation for both right and left handed shooters. Additionally, their design will not interfere with the magazine and there is a plugged secure water tight storage compartment for 2 x CR123 batteries.

Last, but certainly not least, is the first sighting of the Battlelinkâ„¢ Low Profile Stock prototype with the Garmin 401/301 Upper Mount. MFT considered the use of body armor in the design and it features an angled non-slip butt pad allowing for faster presentation. There is a pivoting rear accessed water tight storage compartment that has a foam storage block to diminish rattle. With 2 quick detach sling mounting points and an enhanced cheek weld. This product is still 2 months out from full production. Also, utilizing the accessory mounting provision they have attached a Garmin 401 GPS upper mount. This mount has been designed for the Garmin 401/301, is ambidextrous, and according to MTS, “has been over-engineered to ensure it is bomber and leaves no chance for your GPS to hit the deck.”

For more info visit missionfirsttactical.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/missionfirsttactical.

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Switch Vision

June 5th, 2011

Extreme Outfitters just added Switch Vision to their lineup. They use earth magnets on the lens and in the frame to switch out lenses, making lens changes a snap.

For a limited time, Extreme Outfitters is offering them at 25% OFF retail plus a free pair of low light lenses in Yellow. This is an exceptional deal considering Switch glasses already come with Polarized Non-Mirror lenses as well as an extra pair of Rose Amber Lenses. That’s free sets of lenses as well as a matte Black frame.

To order yours visit www.extremeoutfitters.us.

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