SHOT 2020 | Gerber
Doubledown
Gerber launched a folding machete with a very clever design.
During the opening of the blade (butterfly style) a pair of gears ensure that the two halves of the handle rotate synchronously. Once in position the two handle halves lock with an apposite mechanism that really stiffens the handle.
Asada
Ultimate Fixed Blade
Prybird X
Prybird Utility
Truss in Black
SHOT 2020 | Streamlight
At SHOT Show 2020 Streamlight has launched many new products, with a lot of focus on weapon mounted lights. Aside from an output update to the TLR-1 HL line (now up to 1000 Lumens) all new weapon mounted lights are based on the body design of the TLR-7 and TLR-8.
We have seen, in the past few months preceding SHOT, the launch of the TLR-7 A; what the gun industry has defined as “the TLR-7 that we wanted in the first place”.
The same switch design as been applied to the TLR-8 with the TLR-8 A: the lased equipped version.
TLR-8 A
Based on the same design are some new products that nobody was expecting: the TLR RM1 and RM2, together with the TLR-9. This aluminium body line of lights are designed for use on full frame handguns (TLR-9) and long gun/pdw use (TLR RM), with direct switch or with a pressure pad.
TLR RM2
TLR-9 (showed with both switch options) and the TLR RM2
TLR RM1
Also new for this year are some work lights, although designed for the automotive industry they features some modes that could be interesting for the tactical industry.
One example is the dedicated UV light for spotting leaks, which could also become very useful when doing maintenance on equipment or for medical use.
Strion Switchblade
Flipmate
Syclone
SHOT 2020 | Scalarworks
Very interesting lightweight optics mounts from Scalarworks.
LEAP Mount
Optics and magnifier mounts available in three different heights: 1.42″, 1.57″, 1.93″
LEAP Pro mount with PEAK ironsights.
LEAP/07 for Scopes
SHOT 2020 | First Spear Range Day
Oakley SI at the First Spear Range Day
Oakley presented a new frame, the HNBL (Hannibal). This new spectacle meets or exceeds the ANSI 87+ standard and wraps around the eyes providing full coverage and great peripheral vision. It features a thin stem for use under COMMS/Ear Pro and feels similar to the beloved Shocktube frame. What differs from the latter is the ability for the user to switch between lenses without tools while maintaining a high level of protection. Also, the main feature of the HNBL is the compatibility with RX lenses.
Available soon with Clear, TR22, TR45, Prizm Grey and possibily Prizm Maritime lenses.
CORE Survival at the First Spear Range Day
Triarc Systems at the First Spear Range Day
This year we have tried a 12.5″ barrel with a really smooth mid-length gas system. Quite possibly the only ARs that we have shot suppressed during the range days that were pleasant to shoot because they did not have annoying back-pressure.
God’s caliber, with a gun that lives up to it.
Also at the First Spear range day were the new Mayhem Syndicate comps.
First Spear Armor Demo
The armor tested on manny were a covert soft armor, a covert hard plate and a buoyancy-neutral hard plate. They were shot with an overwhelming amount of firepower point-blank but they held up, with amazement from the crowd. Below are some images of the demo, in the following days details on ammo and firearms will be provided.
SHOT 2020 | Sig Sauer Range Day
Sig Sauer Cross
Sig released a new lightweight bolt-action rifle targeted for the hunting and sport shooting market. Available in .308 Win, 6,5 Creedmoor and SIG 277 Fury (all with 16″ and 18″ barrels).
SIG Tread in 762
SIG Tread in 556
SIG Romeo 2
Shown below with or without the dedicated “hood” designed to enclose the emitter; a vital feature for increasing resiliency to environmental effects. People that have experiences with holstered rds-equipped pistols know the issue with rain, snow, mud…
Below is a side-by-side comparison with its predecessor, the Romeo 1.
Very interesting new optic from SIG, details will come shortly.
P365 SAS
SIG X-Carry frame, optics ready
Legion Series P229
Legion Series P226
New ammo technology form SIG
Sig presented the CROSS chambered in .227 FURY. Below is a mock up showing the section of the cartridge.
5.11 at SIG Range Day
EXO Mountain Gear at SIG Range Day
SHOT 2020 | Anteris Alliance Range Day
Walther
Q4 SF
Triarc Systems
New Comp for Triarc 2011. Collaboration between Triarc Systems and Mayhem Syndicate.
Zev OZ9
P365
Triarc Systems 2011 with Trijicon SRO
12″ Mid-lenght gas system suppressed. Really nice to shoot.
Heckler & Koch
SP-5 in 9mm
VP 9 in 9mm
Obsidian Arms
A-TACS Camo
Dead Air Silencers
Blackwater USA
Beyond Clothing introduces new proprietary arctic camouflage pattern, US 1928
This new arctic camouflage patter, developed in conjunction with HD ColorTech, will be available now for the K3 – Prima Lochi Jacket and the K5 – Aptus Jacket.
During SHOT Show 2019 Beyond displayed a prototype of the new K3 Prima Lochi. The main difference between what we saw back then and the current production model is the Us 1928 camo being used also in the hood.
The K5 – Aptus Jacket is the Kyros version of the Axios A5 Stretch Alpha Sweater (an extremely performing and flexible piece of clothing). The technical nature of this garment is inherent in its construction: a very slim 3 layer system.
- Layer 1: Double-knit Verso Weave™ fleece provides a blanket-soft feel and uses a circular grid pattern to create air channels, keeping you dry by funneling sweat up to the second layer.
- Layer 2: Polartec® Alpha® Insulation takes the hot sweat sent up from the first layer and then hangs onto the heat to keep you toasty while kicking the moisture up to the third layer.
- Layer 3: The third and outermost layer uses a durable water repellent (DWR) finish to seal out freshly shed sweat and light rainfall, and features a durable softshell design with 4-way stretch to ward off winds and keep you mobile.
Make sure to stick around for some very interesting new products launching soon.
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SOFIC 2019 | OpsCore AMP Communication Headset
The Ops-Core AMP headset is a very interesting piece of equipment that has really caught the attention of many in the industry. Let’s begin with the elephant in the room: Ops-Core is a well known and established helmet manufacturer (part of Gentex corporation) which means that there is a high expectation of helmet integration. And did Ops-Core deliver? Yes.
Let’s start with external features, before focusing on acoustics and performance.
Current users are interested in a system that is capable of attaching directly on helmet platforms without hindrance or discomfort. Ideally the headset could be mounted to the top (horizontal) portion of the helmet’s rail or to the back (inclined) portion, as pictured below. This provides a wide range of customization and adjustability.
It takes a few seconds to change from headband to rail mounted and viceversa. Also it is very simple to change boom microphone position, as well as the comms (single or dual) downlead.
This allows the user to only have one headset for both operation and range training.
NFMI (Near Field Magnetic Induction)
This system features NFMI earplugs that can be purchased separately. This clever solution allows the user to have a double layer of protection (in ear + over the ear) for enhanced security but it the NFMI technology provides a higher hearing ability. These small earplugs, when placed in position act as a acoustic source for but still maintain the correct dB protection, ideal for indoor use, confined spaces in general or simply to protect the hearing when slightly braking the seal while shouldering a weapon.
These earplugs don’t require cables or batteries, they provide earing protection by closing the earing channel but maintain comms and 3D Hear-through ability through the AMP headset.
3DHT (3D Hear-Through)
Using microphones strategically placed the AMP headset is able to provide improved situational awareness and (compared to other products on the market) it is possibile to understand the direction from which the sounds are coming.
This headset is probably the best (still don’t have any extended experience yet) at creeping into other people’s conversations, when the microphone volume is set to high.
SOFIC 2019 | New Salomon Quest 4D Forces 2
Salomon is presenting a new updated and upgraded version of the Quest 4D.
The new Salomon Forces Quest 4D 2 is TAA compliant and its sole has been upgraded to protect from pierce, shock and electrocution.
The side of the boot and the sole have been updated with the same redesign we have seen in the XA Pro Line last year. This change is intended for enhance protection, durability and comfort during fastroping.
SOFIC 2019 | Geissele
SOFIC 2019 started with a very interesting new trigger from Geissele Automatics. This select fire trigger allows the operator to quickly and effectively switch between semi and full auto settings.
With the growing influence of competitive shooting many operators are feeling more and more comfortable with the 45 degree selectors, and with their efficiency in movement. Unfortunately, until now, this has been inconsistent between semi-auto and select fire issued rifles and carbines.
The new selector from Geissele is here to, very cleverly, eliminate that gap.
From the explanation at their booth, this product was designed to eliminate the issue with current selector switches, which require a full 180 degree manipulation to go from safe to full-auto. This operation is very inefficient, especially in instances that require a full-auto burst.
SAFE: 0 degrees
SEMI: 45 degrees
AUTO: 90 degrees (but it is spring loaded, so it requires the shooter to keep pressure on the selector switch)
Of course this selector is ambidextrous and can be fully customized with different lengths and geometries of switches.
It is extremely intuitive.
The true value of this new selector is actually in the training: it doesn’t require much training after all. It also allows the operators to apply even more the skillset developed during competitions or with modern sporting rifles.
Geissele Automatics: Project Joy
The latest iteration of this platform feature a new hand guard now compatible with the RRS®/ARCA® interface.
New B5 Systems precision rifle stock
For more information please visit:
geisseledefense.com/
geissele.com
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