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AUSA – Gerber Weapon Light

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Yesterday, we briefly introduced you to 6 new products from Gerber. Now, we will give you a more in depth look at each one starting with the Weapon Light.

Incorporating a Larue QD mount, the Gerber Weapon Light incorporates three settings; On, Momentary On and Momentary Strobe selectable via the tailcap switch or a remote tape switch. Powered by 2 CR123 batteries, it throws 250 Lumens for 2.3 hours and is waterproof to 1 meter. The light has a Tan 499 coating and features an IR filter / Dust Cover. Made in USA, look for it early next year.

www.Gerbergear.com

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AUSA – Smith & Wesson

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

The M&P4

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AUSA – AAC

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

This is the Advanced Armament Corp MG-SD suppressor recently adopted by USSOCOM. As we stated in our article, a specific 7.62 can wasn’t purchased. That’s because the MG-SD works with both 5.56 as well as 7.62. To make this work it uses a standard flashider that is available in different calibers.

Honey Badger

Code named Honey Badger, AAC’s new .300 Blackout Personal Defense Weapon features a 6″ barrel with an optional, threaded suppressor.

They also developed a user-swappable hand guard complete with handstop that completely protects the suppressor.

www.advanced-armament.com

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AUSA – Blue Force Gear

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Not only does Blue Force Gear literally have the coolest mannequin at AUSA but they also have the lightest pouches. Their Helium Whisper technology integrates a laser cut laminate. But that’s just half of the story. The real secret is their Tactical Origami that allows them to lay a 3-dimensional pouch flat for cutting. Once it’s assembled, there are far fewer parts meaning less weight and bulk.

On display was their full suite of Helium Whisper pouches including the GP pouches. Here you can see how low profile a GP pouch fits on a cummerbund side plate pocket. This pouch features ITW’s new Zipline zipper pulls. This model of Zipline can support 50lbs but additional models are coming.

In order to further reduce weight they have developed a new laminate in order to offer a Cordura face.

Finally, this gives you a good comparison of BFG’s Helium Whisper technology compared to the legacy PALS attachment.

BFG is prepared to support agency and unit orders now. The Helium Whisper line will be available for individual purchase beginning in January, 2012.

www.blueforcegear.com

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AUSA – S&S Precision

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Look what we spied in the Heckler & Koch booth. An M320 Grenade Launcher cradled in an S&S Precision Holster and tricked out with their accessory package which cuts over a pound off of the weight of a standard configuration launcher.

www.sandsprecision.com

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AUSA – Remington Defense

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Remington Defense showed their new version of the ACR which they plan to submit as part of the Army’s Individual Carbine solicitation.

They’ve trimmed 1.8 lbs from the ACR. They’ve improved the hand guard and removed the large fork used to change barrels. Instead, a barrel spanner is supplied. Additionally, the stock no longer folds but still collapses. Finally, it will accept any mil-spec AR pistol grip.

www.Remington-defense.com

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AUSA – Ensign Bickford

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Ensign Bickford has developed a new Man Portable Line Charge for those times when you run across a danger area that looks a little iffy. In order to clear a path through a mine laden or booby trapped areas, you simple remove the pack, open it, align the rocket and let ‘er rip. The charge clears a path 84 feet long by 1 foot wide. Just enough to get you out of danger.

The MPLC comes in its own pack, weighs 27 lbs and best of all, produces no frag.

www.eba-d.com

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AUSA – Oakley

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Oakley is introducing the M-frame 3.0 which features ultra low profile temples to accommodate hearing protection and improved low profile nose piece as well as an enhanced coating for anti-fog and increased scratch resistance.

Additionally, they have a new Ballistic 2.0 goggle which offers increased lower and side peripheral vision and facilitates a reduced stand off for night vision systems. The straps are also easily removed thanks to a new fastener. The lens features the same new coatings as the M-frame 3.0 along with increased venting to help mitigate fogging.

Look for these new styles in December.

www.usstandardissue.com

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