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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013Revision Introduces the StingerHawk Spectacle System at SHOT Show
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
Revision is unveiling their new StingerHawk Spectacle System at SHOT Show It relies on a high-impact polycarbonate lenses provide full side impact protection while maintaining distortion-free vision and an unrestricted field-of-view.
“Revision has proven its leadership position as the standard-issue eyepro provider for multiple military forces worldwide” says Eric Hounchell, Vice President, Optics at Revision. “We bring the same best-in-class protection and performance to the sleek and more edgy StingerHawk spectacle design. This is a product that we are confident will become the modern eyepro of choice for discerning military personnel.”
Through the use of Finite Element Analysis during the design phase, Revision was able to predict the highest level of performance and protection to its users. Subsequent real-time testing proves the StingerHawk Spectacles exceed U.S. Military eyewear ballistic impact resistance requirements (MIL-PRF-31013, clause 3.5.1.1 and MIL-DTL43511D, clause 3.5.10). The StingerHawk Spectacle System is virtually indestructible. The system’s interchangeable lenses are fog-, scratch- and chemical-resistant as well as providing 100% UV protection. Equipped with comms-compatible, ergonomically designed arms and a shock absorbing underframe, the StingerHawk features comfort and rugged durability packed into just 1.1 ounce (32 grams). The new StingerHawk also provides vision-correction capability through the addition of Revision’s Rx Carrier insert which is also compatible with Revision’s current eye protection line of spectacles and goggles.
FirstSpear Media Range Day
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
FirstSpear, along with Renegade Armor, Wilcox, and Aimpoint, sponsored a media range day at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department firing range. Three ranges were set up, with the first two featuring rifles by H&K and LMT, and pistols by Nighthawk Custom and SIG Sauer. The third range featured something a bit more exotic: rifles by FERFRANS, who are known for their Delayed Sear Activation System. This system made the 7.5″ 5.56 SCW PDW very controllable when fired in full-auto. It’s also very likely this system was responsible for reducing the felt recoil of the 7.62 SOACR near 5.56 levels. Wilcox also had demonstrations of their breaching torch technology; seeing the torch used to melt through rebar as quickly as it did was impressive. Overall, it was a great media day that offered the chance to try out some truly fantastic firearms. And, I got to spend it with Tactical Fanboy who wrote this article from his perspective. BTW, the photo of him with the FERFRANS SOACR is a snapshot in time. There are no rounds in the gun and he has just been handed it by the RSO. Also, his finger isn’t on the trigger.
Shooting the Newly Unveiled DDM4 Integrally Suppressed Rifle
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
At today’s SHOT Show Media Range Day I was one of the first to be able to shoot the new DDM4 Integrally Suppressed Rifle (ISR) from Daniel Defense. With this gun you are essentially getting two Tax Stamps for the price of one; a Suppressor and SBR.
Daniel Defense designed this new carbine to accept the increasingly popular .300 AAC round. They combined a pistol-length gas system with a 10.3″ Cold Hammer Forged barrel that features a permanently mounted 5.7″ suppressor (with removable baffle core) that together, bring the overall barrel length to just over 16″. They do this by threading and welding the suppressor to the gas block. The gas block is then in turn, mounted with a spiral roll pin and welded in place to the barrel.
Shooting was smooth and quiet. What more can I say, I only got to shoot 20 rounds through it. Hopefully, I will be spending more time with one in the near future. Although I was able to fire a full-auto model, this is obviously not a transferable option. Look for the DDM4 ISR to ship in April in semi-auto.
Visit Edge Tactical Eyewear at SHOT Show to Enter to Win Their Prize Pack
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
Edge Tactical Eyewear is not only displaying their line of eyepro but they’re also giving a way a prize pack worth $1500.
This is a link to their catalog – wolfpeak.net/Marketing/EdgeTacticalrgb.pdf</a
They are in booth # 25011.
My Impression of the New GLOCK 30S
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
I had an opportunity to shoot the new GLOCK 30S today. The subcompact .45 was designed as a backup gun for LEOs carrying G21 and G21SF sidearms. The idea is that it chambers the same round and can use the longer spare magazines if needed. The G30S uses a 10 round dual stack magazine so you can also run one in the chamber for a total of 11 rounds. Once again, the plus side is that it will accept the G21’s 13 round magazines. It incorporates the SF body of the G30 along with a slim slide of the G36. As you know, the G36 uses a special single stack magazine so it isn’t compatible with its bigger brothers.
However, the G30S remains a stubby, fat dual stack pistol. Even the SF variants of GLOCK pistols aren’t exactly thin. It’s great for what use as a backup but I don’t look at it as a primary weapon due to its size. For example, in spite of its subcompact size, GLOCK has adopted a familiar work around. In order to accommodate all three fingers on the pistol grip G30S magazines feature an extension. Then, you’ve got the shorter barrel and associated sight radius. It’s a niche weapon for a niche application and I’m glad they made it for those needing a primary sidearm compatible backup piece. It’s really designed to be paired with a G21(SF). It’s just not something I would expect everyone to go out and purchase for EDC.
Silynx SHOT Show Sale
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
From now to the end of SHOT Show, Silynx is having a 10% off SHOT Sale on all store items!
Check Out Global Defense Initiatives’ New P-ROM L-Model at SHOT Show
Monday, January 14th, 2013
Global Defense Initiatives (GDI), manufacturers of mount interface devices for use with optical, laser aiming, illumination, night vision and thermal imaging systems, will be showcasing their latest line of optic mounts. GDI’s newest mount, the P-ROM L-Model (Rifle Optic Mount) is for use with 35mm telescopic optics. It joins their 35mm P-ROM L-Model currently available for 30mm & 34mm telescopic optics in both 0MOA and 25MOA base cant models. Previously working exclusively with U.S. Military units for over 10 years, the company is now bringing their products to civilian shooters through retail and wholesale distribution channels.
Be sure to check out Global Defense Initiatives (GDI). They will be sharing a booth with Rifles Only, Inc # 20536.
