Tactical Fanboy
Tactical Tailor
Home Categories TacticalFanboy Archives Email

Author Archive

Strike Industries – Standard AR Parts

Saturday, February 8th, 2014

AR_Standard_Parts1a

Strike Industries offers multiple parts kits for the AR-15 platform, including the AR Lower Receiver Parts kit, which includes everything for the lower receiver sans trigger, hammer, disconnector, pistol grip assembly, and trigger guard. Great for building up a new rifle, or just keeping spare parts around.

strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/rifle-enhancements/ar15-platform/parts

MaxPedition – BOTTLE PALS

Friday, February 7th, 2014

BOTTLE PALS

MaxPedition BOTTLE PALS are designed to mount to most 1″ webbing, supplying pouches, backpack straps, and 1″ waist belts with a fully functional bottle opener. The BOTTLE PALS is made from heat treated stainless steel, with a matte black oxide coating. Each pack comes with two: one to keep, and one to give away.

It’s called a BOTTLE PALS, it fits on PALS webbing, and you can give one away to one of your PALS…

www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/BOTTLE-PALS

DoorKickers Alpha 8

Thursday, February 6th, 2014

2014_2_5_21_36_12-615x350

New classes, experience gain, and bug fixes galore. DoorKickers has added plenty of brand new features in the latest Alpha 8 build.

The following features and fixes have been implemented into the newest build:

Features:
– Shield trooper class
– Snipers (off map asset available in select missions)
– Windows
– Troopers gain XP and advance in rank (though nothing to do with that, yet!)
– Better enemy AI + pathfinding
– Added “open replays folder” option + replays file name
– Improvements on trooper control

Fixes:
– Trooper statistics are no longer updated after watching a replay
– Less sounds overlapping in replays
– Stealth Class no longer kicks doors
– Silenced weapons are no longer heard through walls
– Flashbang target no longer resets to default when setting a gocode
– Fixed a bug where a dead trooper would not be replaced
– Fixed a bug where completing HostageRescue on a mission with more than 1 rescue zone would not end mission
– Fixed playing “Aborting” sound after shotgun-breaching a locked door
– Fixed a couple of crashes, tweaked some stuff and in general improved the game in too many ways to mention here.

As always, you can buy access to the latest Alpha build which includes the full version upon release at the official website – inthekillhouse.com/

SHOT Show – IWI Booth – Kryptek Tavor

Wednesday, February 5th, 2014

DSC03020

www.israel-weapon.com

The Gun Box

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Gunbox

The Gun Box is a soon-to-be-released firearm storage case. It is powered by an AC plug in with a back-up battery. The reason for the power supply is the method of opening the case: the base model utilizes RFID technology, and requires the use of an included RF band to open. A biometric variant will also be offered, with an onboard 360 biometric fingerprint scanner which can hold multiple fingerprints, in addition to the RFID system. The Premier model includes GPS tracking and 24/7 monitoring, tracking, and alert notifications, with a required monthly subscription fee, the first year of which is covered by initial purchase.

Gunbox 2

The Gun Box features an aircraft strength aluminum alloy shell and inside dimensions of 8.9″x6.5″x1.5″, and a weight of 4.7 lbs.

Additional features on all models include:

  • 2 USB ports for charding devices or connecting accessories
  • Battery backup w/ shut off switch
  • Mounting holes for mounting in any orientation
  • Kensington lock port
  • Estimated delivery on all Gun Box models is February 21st, 2014.

    Below is a tutorial video demonstrating how to open the Gun Box. Check out the Gun Box YouTube page for additional tutorial videos.

    www.thegunbox.com

    Captain America: The Winter Soldier – Trailer 2

    Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

    ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ drops April 4, 2014.

    3d Printed Bomb Suit Figure EOD

    Monday, February 3rd, 2014

    photo-main

    Project creator Benjamin Summerfield is looking for funding to create this EOD Bomb Suit Figure. The figure will come unpainted with snap assembly, moving joints, interchangeable hands, and a mortar accessory. Funding is going towards a 3D printer, which could lead to additional figures in the future.

    daea3d08703eaaea8603e2edb5884dd0_large


    www.kickstarter.com/projects/604459465/3d-printed-bomb-suit-figure-eod

    TacticalWalls – Tactical Shelves

    Sunday, February 2nd, 2014

    Tactical Shelves

    TacticalWalls’ 1242 RLS and 825 PLS are shelves that double as storage solutions for rifles and handguns, respectively. Both models function as shelves with a fold down, customizable medium density polyurethane foam lined cavity for storing firearms, which is accessed by disengaging two hidden locks with the supplied magnetic keys. The compartment lowers with the assistance of pneumatic struts, and can be outfitted with optional LED lights for better visibility.

    Both shelves are designed to work with standard 2″x4″ walls, and require no interior modification to install. Each shelf is supplied with a set of shelf brackets that are installed on top of the shelf for added support, and also function as bookends.

    Both models are currently available for pre-order and will start shipping later this month.

    tacticalwalls.com/product-category/shelves

    GoPro: Red Bull Stratos – The Full Story

    Sunday, February 2nd, 2014

    PACT – Timers In Hollywood

    Saturday, February 1st, 2014

    Hollywood rarely gets gun technique right, but once in a while they do. I suppose if this video teaches us anything it’s that Michael Mann is on the up and up.

    Swedish Marines – Greased Lightning In Afghanistan

    Friday, January 31st, 2014

    Cole Haan Camo Collection

    Thursday, January 30th, 2014

    Untitled

    Although calling solid black camouflage is a bit lazy, the rest of the shoes in the Cole Haan Camo Collection features some neat camos, from the standard woodland-esque Forest Camo and desert camo to the more unique Green Multi Mosaic and Red Multi Mosaic camouflages.

    www.colehaan.com/camo

    Gryphon Work Shop – Kryptek Kilts

    Wednesday, January 29th, 2014

    3

    A reader of ours shared a couple of Kryptek kilts custom made for him by Gryphon Work Shop out of Vancouver, Washington. The kilts were done in Typhon and Mandrake patterns. These patterns aren’t a standard option on the Gryphon Work Shop site, although you can make a request for these and more patterns if you choose.

    www.gryphonworkshop.com/

    Thanks to AZ for the tip!

    This article was originally featured on SSD.

    Ares Armor – Sliding CAM Sling

    Tuesday, January 28th, 2014

    aresarmor.com/store

    5.11 Tactical – Storm Grey

    Monday, January 27th, 2014

    56100_tacTecPlateCarrie_092 copy

    Many tactical gear manufacturers have taken to introducing various shades of Grey into their available color options, and 5.11 Tactical is no exception, with their own Storm Grey color. Developed from research proving its functionality in a range of urban and naval environments, Storm Grey has been integrated into 18 products in the 5.11 Tactical portfolio, including gear packs like the RUSH and MOAB series, TacTec protective chest products, VTAC mag and utility pouches, clothing options, boots, and more. The TacTec Plate Carrier and XPRT 2.0 Boot will also be available in Storm Grey later this year.

    www.511tactical.com/

    Combat Conditioning 2

    Monday, January 27th, 2014

    CC-V2-Cover-1

    The sequel to Nathaniel Morrison’s ‘Combat Conditioning’ is now available. Building upon the foundations of the first ‘Combat Conditioning’, Volume 2 further details methods to obtain peak fitness and nutrition, including: strength training loads, in-depth exercise descriptions, optimal eating, supplements, and much, much more. Additionally, included with the price of the e-book is access to worksheets, videos, and the Combat Conditioning membership site.

    combatconditioning.kajabi.com/sp/26462-combat-conditioning-vol-2

    SHOT Show 2014 Media Day At The Range

    Sunday, January 26th, 2014

    Range Day Overview Shot Show 2014 (Enhanced) from boo keller on Vimeo.

    Thanks to photographer Blind Owl Media, you can get an overview of Media Day at the Range for SHOT Show 2014.

    SHOT Show 2014 – Kalashnikov Tribute At The Arsenal Booth

    Saturday, January 25th, 2014

    DSC03002

    Arsenal set up a tribute area for famed AK-47 designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, who recently passed away, at their booth. It included a guest book of sorts where attendees could offer their condolences to the Kalashnikov family.

    How To (Really) Break Someone’s Neck

    Friday, January 24th, 2014

    We all know that Hollywood’s been incorrectly depicting the ancient art of neck snapping for years now. Luckily, Master Ken is on hand to show us the right way.

    Lone Wolf Distributors Built Slides

    Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

    Lone Wolf Distributors is currently offering complete, custom Glock slides for sale. The slides features different custom finishes, engraving, and many even include quality LWD components like barrels, firing pins, recoil springs, and more. The slides are eBay exclusive, so check out Lone Wolf Distributors’ eBay seller’s page as they’ll be constantly updating their inventory.

    Slide 1

    www.ebay.com/itm/Lone-Wolf-Glock-23-32-complete-upper-slide-assembly-w-classic-style-engraving

    Slide 2

    www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Lone-Wolf-Glock-26-9mm-upper-slide-assembly-with-red-dot-sight

    www.lonewolfdist.com

    SHOT Show 2014 – Ads In The Urinals Part Deux

    Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

    DSC02924

    Cerakote once again secured the urinal ads at SHOT Show, foregoing the (potentially messy) targets, for something a bit more generic.

    SHOT Show 2014 – H&K – 50 Years Of The MP5

    Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

    SONY DSC

    One of the more interesting displays at the H&K booth at this year’s SHOT Show, was the 50 Years of the MP5. Contained within was examples of one of the very first MP64 A3s all the way to the modern MP5 MLI.

    TiKeY + TiPiK Lockpick Set On Massdrop

    Monday, January 20th, 2014

    922_3

    For a limited time on Massdrop, you can purchase the TiKey + TiPiK Lockpick Set on Massdrop for 24% off MSRP. The TiKeY + TiPiK by Tactical Keychains is a package consisting of a billet grade 5 titanium key holder, the TiKeY, and a set of 7 lockpicks and 2 tension bars also made of grade 5 titanium, the TiPiK set.

    www.massdrop.com/buy/tikey-tipik

    Massdrop is a crowd-based sales platform where users vote on commercial items to be featured on the site, based on a category such as ‘Espresso machine’ or ‘Tactical backpack’. Once voting narrows down to just one item, Massdrop contacts the manufacturer and looks to set up a ‘Massdrop’, which aims to offer bulk pricing to the masses while only requiring they buy one each. As true of a traditional bulk pricing model, the more items sold, the lower the price for all.

    www.massdrop.com/home

    Titanfall Alpha Gameplay

    Sunday, January 19th, 2014


    tf by Shyakugaun

    Titanfall is only in alpha and it’s already looking pretty intense, and more importantly fun… I may have to buy a nex-gen console/PC before this comes out.

    5.11 Tactical Gear Seen On Lone Target

    Saturday, January 18th, 2014

    IMAG0178

    On this week’s Lone Target, Joel Lambert was using the hidden document pocket on the 5.11 Long Sleeve Pro Shirt to stow his map. The RUSH 24 and MOAB 10 packs were also worn the entire show, as were a pair of (potential knockoff) 5.11 gloves.

    Thanks to DR for the tip!