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Magpul iPhone Field Case

By: Stickman

14-01-2011

Magpul has released their production iPhone Field Cases. First shown at last years SHOT Show, the early prototypes did not hold up as well as they should have. Magpul went back to the proverbial drawing board kitchen, and did a redesign with new materials. The internet can stop crying, these cases are now shipping for the iPhone 3G/3GS and iPhone 4. For under $10, its the same material as the actual Magpuls (the ones that go on USGI mags), so this should be pretty durable. You can check out the below link for more information.

http://store.magpul.com/prod_detail_list/125

So, you wore out your wallet on Black Friday…

By: Rob Curtis

26-11-2010

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Wallet take a licking at the mall today? Replace your worn-out cow, skinned job with a distinctive MultiCam Ditto wallet from Nemo Equipment. It’s made from actual tent fabric left over during production. It’s a strange combination of Earthday and moto that leaves you feeling like you’re helping the earth even though you’d rather be closing with the enemy. The face material is leftover tent flys and the heavier parts are the remains of airbeams. GearScout set up a little deal for you, use coupon code GEARSCOUT20% to save 20% when you buy a MC Ditto from Tactical Distributors.

Lightning review: Ours has held up and payed out without issue. Downside, you’ll end up picking up a tabs with your friends just so you can show it off. The zipper pull would be a lot quieter if it were 2mm or smaller cord instead of metal. Clip it with some pliers, tie in a loop 2mm cord from REI and roll in peace.

Smith offers twice the protection for your eyeballs

By: Rob Curtis

30-09-2010

Product Announcement

Smith’s Outside the Wire (OTW) goggles offer some serious protection on their own, but if you find yourself in the turret you might want all the insurance you can get for your peepers. The $30 snap-in system is more than just two pieces of clear plastic glued together. Smith made two optically corrected lenses that are ground to work together and joined by silicone. They also have a port that keeps pressure equalized inside and outside the lens. This helps reduce, but won’t eliminate fogging. Watch Smith’s Mike Torres snap the system together in the video.

Magpul SCAR Selector

By: Stickman

21-07-2010

Photo Recon, Product Announcement, Product Preview

Magpul has released a new selector for the FN SCAR. Shortened on one side, and longer on the other, this selector is a drop in replacement part for your Mk17 (or highly collectible Mk16.)

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Rainier Arms XTC – Xtreme Tactical Compensator

By: Stickman

24-05-2010

Photo Recon, Product Announcement, Review

Rainier Arms has their new Xtreme Tactical Compensator (XTC) that’s hitting shelves as we speak. I first spoke with John Hwang, owner of Rainier Arms, over a year and a half ago while they were in the research and development stages, and I’ve had the opportunity to shoot with these as they have gone through a few minor changes. Click the below image to find out why this thing works so well, and what it’s good for.

*** UPDATED WITH SPECIAL PRICE FOR MILITARY TIMES VIEWERS ***

Use coupon code GEARSCOUT in all CAPs and the Military Times viewer price will be $49.95 instead of the $79.95 normal price. The length of time this deal runs is based off amount sold and current inventory, so there is no expiration date listed. I’ll update this when its over.

Tactical Tailor MultiCam MAV

By: Stickman

12-05-2010

Product Announcement

Got Multicam? Tactical Tailor does, and they’ve got it in gear you can probably use.

The two piece Modular Assault Vest (MAV) is one of Tactical Tailors more popular offerings, and with good reason. The MAV gives a lot of configuration options, and goes on quick over armor and plate carriers. More than one MAV can be set up if you are alternating missions, saving you from pulling pieces on and off your equipment, which is a pain when you get short-notice tasking or changes. The two piece TT MAV is shown below worn over concealment armor along with the Arc’teryx combat jacket.

Click the image to jump to more info and images.

Hammerhead Rifle Tool

By: Stickman

07-04-2010

Photo Recon, Product Announcement, Product Preview, Review

Hammerhead Rifle Tool has a new armorer tool that covers a few different bases, and is available in both heat treated steel and titanium.

The HammerHead Rifle Tool is designed for removal and installation of the castle nut, A1 and A2 receiver extensions (buffer tube), as well as most flash suppressor and compensators. The tool also has a cutout for a 3/8″ socket for proper torque if so desired. The end of the HammerHead Rifle Tool is pointed for pushing free tight or stuck receiver take down pins. Its a well built tool with usable features.

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Killing Fire with Grenades….?

By: Stickman

15-03-2010

Product Announcement

Stat-X First Responder is a fire suppression unit that is similar in use to a smoke grenade. It is designed for use in building interiors, and for Military use there are a few opportunities I can think of where this can come in handy. In talking with a company rep at SHOT, they stated the Stat-X First Responder is safe for use with persons inside the room its being dispersed in. There is no oxygen depletion, instead, the materials interact with the fire on a chemical level. Their website lists “The compound is made of a patented mixture of Potassium Nitrate, Dicyandiamide, and an organic binder.”

For teams that are making entry using flash bangs or grenades, the possibility is always present of combustibles inside. The Stat-X First Responder can be deployed in a room which is in flames allowing for seizure of the room, rescue of persons, and recovery of materials. While not listed as a use by the company, it would be interesting to see what this would do for a vehicle which had been hit and was on fire.

For obtaining product or live fire demonstration, contact info@statx.com or call them at 952-935-9745.

New Oakley SI Tactical FR Glove

By: Stickman

26-02-2010

Photo Recon, Product Announcement

How cool are the new Oakley SI Tactical FR Gloves? They are fire resistant, have knuckle impact protection, and give enough feeling that you don’t have to pull them off every time you need to write or work with your fingers. These are gloves that are designed to protect your hands from impact, wear, abrasion, and flash.

How new are these gloves? Try finding info out about them anywhere else, even google hasn’t found these yet.

https://secure.usstandardissue.com/

http://www.oakley.com/

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Wilson Combat Tactical Trigger Unit (TTU)

By: Stickman

24-02-2010

Product Announcement

Wilson Combat is well known for its 1911 pistols, and it has recently decided to make a hard push into the tactical world of the AR15/M16. New from Wilson Combat is the Tactical Trigger Unit (TTU). Listed below are what Wilson Combat considers the highlights. More important than the spec sheet, however, is how this single-stage trigger feels and how it holds up.

The team over at Wilson Combat got a new TTU into our hands, and we’re starting to test it. We’ll kick out a review after we know how it’s going to hold up after a few thousand trips of the trigger. From a first impression, it feels great, and installation is dirt simple.

Click the image for more pictures and info.

Magpul iPhone Field Case

So, you wore out your wallet on Black Friday…

Smith offers twice the protection for your eyeballs

Magpul SCAR Selector

Rainier Arms XTC – Xtreme Tactical Compensator

Tactical Tailor MultiCam MAV

Hammerhead Rifle Tool

Killing Fire with Grenades….?

New Oakley SI Tactical FR Glove

Wilson Combat Tactical Trigger Unit (TTU)

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