Here’s to a solid 2019!
Happy New Year!
January 1st, 2019EMG / Sharps Bros “Overthrow” Licensed Full Metal Advanced M4 Airsoft AEG Training Rifle
December 31st, 2018
EMG International has partnered with Sharps Bros to produce a series of full metal AEG training rifles based on the ‘Overthrow’ AR-15 lower receiver design by Sharps Bros. The receiver set is CNC billet-style metal with an anodized finish and the lower receiver features an integrated beveled magazine flare magwell, styled after a hoplite helmet, with EMG & Sharps Bros licensing and engraved bullet pictogram selector markings. Furniture includes an aluminum M-LOK freefloat handguard and slim AR grip that houses the ARES high torque slim motor. One of the coolest features of this particular AEG is the inclusion of the ARES Electric Firing Control System – capable of safe/semi/3-round burst/full auto fire, the gearbox is programmable using a separate EFCS programming unit to change the available firing modes on the rifle.
The ‘Overthrow’ AEG is being offered in Black and FDE in three length variants: SBR, RECCE, and PDW.
For more details, including imagery of the other ‘Overthrow’ variants, check out the link below:
Gatewood Supply Co. – HK 417 16.5″ Complete Upper – AH Date coded
December 30th, 2018
As a thematic follow-up to EuroOptic.com’s transferable HK-94 full-auto conversion package, here’s another bit of premium-priced H&K goodness currently up for sale: Gatewood Supply Co. is selling an actual factual HK 417 16.5″ Complete Upper, AH date coded (that means it was manufactured in ’07, for those who aren’t familiar with H&K’s date code system). Noted to be in “used good to very good condition”, with minor marking on the barcode, and it comes complete with bolt carrier group and charging handle. Only one in stock, with just the one ever guaranteed to be available.
The price? $9699.99 $8699.99.
https://www.gatewoodsupplyco.com/HK-417-165-Complete-Upper–AH-Date-coded_p_2009.html
SOAR: Ride Along With The World’s Most Accomplished And Secretive Special Ops Aviation Unit
December 28th, 2018Parker, CO, December 18, 2018—There are few of us who have experienced what Special Operations team members have felt during a perilous and secretive mission. David Burnett has and he’s chronicled it in his powerful memoir, Making a Night Stalker.
Burnett opens up the highly secretive world of the Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), the most accomplished and secretive special ops aviation unit on the globe. The importance of teamwork and heroism are driven home to readers in taut prose that brings to life what it is like to be at the knife’s edge, knowing a moment of inattention can bring catastrophe to you and your closest comrades.
His journey starts in a conventional Army unit where he feels unfulfilled. The lack of responsibility drives him to pursue the goal of becoming an MH-47G Chinook helicopter crew chief in the world’s most secretive unit. Despite obstacles and endless training, he’s finally able to set foot on the aircraft. Achieving FMQ (Fully Mission Qualified) crew chief takes additional years of training and deployments, but after achieving the sought after role, he is honorably discharged from the military. Burnett also explores his PTSD, which drove him to alcohol. The beast was finally tamed through taking up writing, he said.
For those whose only experience of war has been through media headlines, Burnett’s book presents a vivid picture of the vaunted Special Operations Aviation unit and the toll it takes on its members.
Author David Burnett was born and raised in Parker, Colorado. After a few semesters of college, he enlisted in the Army in 2008. He was stationed with 563rd ASB as a 15U (Chinook helicopter repairer). After realizing his job in the regular Army was not as fulfilling as he had hoped, he applied for 160th SOAR. He went through countless years of training and deployed with the unit five times before deciding he wasn’t going to reenlist. He put pen to paper after receiving an honorable discharge from the unit and began writing his story.
More information on David Burnett can be found at www.makinganightstalker.com.
Trooper Clothing
December 27th, 2018Trooper Clothing makes uniforms for kids.
Their latest offering is the Overwatch Battle Shirt and Combat Pant made from Woodland Camouflage ripstop fabric.
They also offer other colors like OD, Black and MultiCam as well as other styles including Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniforms, Navy Working Uniforms, Coast Guard Operational Dress Uniforms, and the Army Combat Uniform as well as flight suits.
This article was originally featured on SSD.
343 Industries Has Partnered With Limbitless To Produce Halo-Themed Prosthetic Arms
December 26th, 2018
343 Industries, which is the the arm of Microsoft that handles the Halo license, has partnered with Limbitless Solutions to produce Halo-themed, 3D-printed prosthetics. Limbitless Solutions is a non-profit that provides affordable prosthetic limbs for children. The Halo-themed prosthetics will be offered starting in 2019. The first being a recreation of the Master Chief’s Mjolnir Mk. VI armor. The second is a “multiplayer” variant of the Mjolnir, which can be customized with different color options, like the variant seen below.
For more information on Limbitless Solutions, you can check out their website at:
Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!
December 25th, 2018So, did you get everything you asked Santa for?
Sixteen 12 Collectables – UFO Collection
December 24th, 2018UFO (pronounced you-foe, not you-eff-oh) was a British television series that premiered in 1970, detailing the efforts of the clandestine organization SHADO (Supreme Headquarters, Alien Defence Organisation), to defend the Earth against alien invaders. Not only is the premise great, but it also had an excellent opening theme.
In celebration of this classic TV show, Sixteen 12 Collectables is releasing a series of three collectable models of vehicles from the show: the Sky 1, S.H.A.D.O Mobile, and UFO Interceptor. The Sky 1 and Mobile are part of the ‘studio scale masterpiece’ collection, built to exacting detail, and limited to only 100 pieces worldwide. The UFO Interceptor is part of the ‘limited edition diecast collection’ and will consist of three (3) Interceptors per set, and will be highly-detailed in their appearance. The release date for all three vehicle sets is sometime in Fall 2019.
MRF Multitools – Adventur 3.0 Credit Card Survival Tool On Kickstarter
December 22nd, 2018MRF Multitools’ Adventur 3.0 is a credit card-sized survival multitool designed for portability, as it can easily be stowed in a wallet, yet is feature rich, with over 40 listed functions. The base Adventur 3.0 is made of stainless steel (titanium will also be made available), and features a prominent blade edge, which allows the tool to be used as a stand-alone blade, or readily converted to an axe by lashing it to a stick or branch. Additional tools include:
– Can Opener
– Cord Cutter
– O2 Wrench
– Screwdriver
– Hex Bit Driver
– Sundial
– Ruler
and more.
For more info on the Adventur 3.0, and to fund the project, check out the link below:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrfmultitools/adventur-30-ultimate-survival-edc-credit-card-mult
Buck Knives Announces Cerakote Capabilities
December 21st, 2018
Post Falls, ID — Wednesday, December 19, 2018– Buck Knives, leader in sports cutlery, is pleased to announce the introduction of Cerakote to its manufacturing and production capabilities. Housed in Buck’s 132,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Post Falls, Idaho, the new Cerakote lab contains curing ovens, a robotic spraying arm, and a variety of color options for Buck’s growing product line.
Cerakote is a Polymer-Ceramic Composite coating that provides superior protection against abrasion and scratches while enhancing physical performance properties including wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, and strength. After receiving comprehensive and hands-on training, Buck Knives’ factory trained technicians mix the coating to exact specifications and utilize computer programs to create custom handles and unique blades.
“Our goal has been to bring this process in house,” said Ryan Duckett, Director of Operations for Buck Knives. “Now we have the ability to control the cost, quality, and lead time on delivering a superior product to our customers.”
Recognizing the need for corrosion and abrasion resistant coating and the value add benefit to its products, Buck Knives will soon offer several customization options with a shortened lead time. Many new products for 2019 will feature Cerakote coated blades and hardware. Buck’s customizable 722 SpitFire features several different Cerakote color options for customers to create a truly unique and personalized everyday carry knife.
Take a look at the Cerakote lab at Buck Knives
The Predator | Holiday Special
December 20th, 2018Predator in a Rankin/Bass-style stop-motion holiday special parody? Awesome!
Mezco – One:12 Collective Popeye The Sailorman Figure
December 19th, 2018
Popeye is the newest addition to Mezco’s One:12 Collective collection, and he’s been rendered in a detailed, more-realistic styling than his typical appearances. As implied by the series name, this figure is 1:12 scale (14cm/5.5″ tall) and features over 28 points of articulation, and two interchangeable head portraits: described as “stern stare” and “salty glare”, respectively. In addition to 7 interchangeable hands, this figure also comes with a cloth sailor’s uniform and pea coat, and the following accessories: a functional drawstring duffle bag, a collapsible spy glass, a compass with hinged lid, two spinach cans, three different hats, and two styles of corncob pipes.
www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-popeye
For those who are more enamored with Popeye’s classic look from the 1940s to 1960s, Mezco is also offering a special edition variant of the figure in his classic Navy whites. Aside from the uniform change, this variant comes with all the same or equivalent accessories, but also comes in a special themed container that’s modeled after a can of spinach.
www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-popeye-deluxe-sailor-edition
Fix It Sticks Has The Perfect Items For Gift Guides This Season
December 18th, 2018
Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearm maintenance tools and torque limiters has the perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors. With so many options and price points available there’s something from Fix It Sticks worthy of any gift guide. Check out some of the great suggestions below.
AR-15 Tool Kit With Soft Case: MSRP $100
Any AR-15 owner would be delighted receive this as a gift. Made to be field-portable yet fully capable, this tool kit has everything the MSR needs for maintenance in the field and even on the bench. For more information Click Here
Torque Limiters: MSRP $40
Precision gear needs to be properly torqued for peak performance. Whether it’s scope mounts, action screws or other equipment, Fix It Sticks preset torque limiters allow for tightening fasteners to the exact specifications as needed. Available in ranges from 6in/lb to 70in/lb, the torque limiters work with the Fix It Stick system or an 1/4″ hex driver. For More Information Click Here
Firearm Accessory Bits: MSRP – $10 to $35
Fix It Sticks has accessory bits that are useful and appreciated! The Glock tool kit is perfect for anyone who has the ubiquitous polymer pistol. The magnetic patch keep bits and fasteners from getting lost in the field. For the venerable 1911 there’s a bushing wrench and there’s even a Mini Pry Bar for the Fix It Sticks system. For More Information Click Here
SSD – US Army Creates ESPORTS Team
December 17th, 2018This article was originally featured on Soldier Systems Daily. Honestly, it’s too fitting not to cross post.
Here’s another opportunity for Soldiers to excel. US Army Recruiting Command has established an ESPORTS team.
According to MG Frank Muth, commanding general for USAREC the idea is to connect with potential recruits stating, “If we are going to be successful in recruiting, then we need to be where young people are — and they are operating in the digital world. There are already thousands of current Soldiers who are competitive online gamers. Now we are giving them a chance to use their talents to help us relate to and connect with other young gamers. They will have the ability to start a dialogue about what it is like to serve in our Army and see if they are interested in joining.”
Soldiers selected to the team will be assigned to the Marketing and Engagement Brigade at Fort Knox for three years and will involve constant competitive training, recruiting engagements and interaction with the public on a daily basis but will not become recruiters.
The team is expected to begin competing on behalf of the U.S. Army by summer 2019
All active-duty and Army Reserve Soldiers are eligible to apply. Interested Soldiers should visit recruiting.army.mil/army_esports to learn how to compete for a spot on the team.
MMX Vancouver – MMX Marshmallow Crossbow
December 16th, 2018
TMMX Vancouver’s Marshmallow Crossbow is pretty self-explanatory: it’s a crossbow that’s designed to shoot marshmallows. Capable of firing dry, regular-sized marshmallows up to 60 feet, the Marshmallow Crossbow is made of “over 99% natural materials”, and looks pretty darn cool. The makers also recommend using corn starch on the projectiles for smooth firing, but also to produce a puff of “smoke” when fired, and also as a way to mark your targets.
My Southern Tactical – ‘Bounty Hunter’ PMAG
December 15th, 2018
Website ‘My Southern Tactical’ sells a wide variety of PMAGs with custom printing, for those who like their magazines to have a bit of flair. The ‘Bounty Hunter’ model seen above is, of course, modeled after the Mythosaur skull sigil made popular by its apperance on Boba Fett’s Mandalorian armor. It’s even further detailed with the appropriate green and yellow color accents.
mysoutherntactical.com/collections/pmags-full-image/products/pmag-30-round-bounty-hunter
Tired of Value Paks, Brownells Rolls Out The Barrels
December 14th, 2018Because there’s never enough dakka, Federal is now offering bulk barrels of ammo. The full release can be read below:
GRINNELL, Iowa (December 13, 2018) – Just in time for Christmas, Brownells is offering up the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for someone who has everything – Bulk Barrels of Ammo in 5.56 and 7.62X51.
Filled to the brim with either 12,500 rounds of XM855 5.56mm NATO, or 7,500 rounds of XM80 7.62X51 NATO ammunition, the metal Bulk Barrels are painted an attractive, eye-catching shade of yellow and sport a patriotic image of a majestic American bald eagle soaring on outstretched wings, its talons fully extended.
Too enormous to serve as stocking stuffers, the barrels make ideal pickup-truck bed stuffers, and allow customers to give the gift of Freedom in bulk to friends and loved ones.
Perfect for use in AR-15-style firearms – often referred to as “America’s Rifle” – the 12,500- round barrel of 5.56 can fill 416 standard-capacity, 30-round magazines all the way up to the very tip top, with 20 rounds still left over.
For shooters who enjoy 30-caliber-power, the 7,500-round barrel of XM80 7.62X51 can jam- pack 375 standard-capacity 20-round magazines for full-size battle rifles like the M14, G3 or FAL – also known as the “Right Arm of the Free World.”
#100-010-469. Bulk Barrel 5.56 NATO XM855, 12,500 rounds. $3,900 on sale
#100-032-801. Bulk Barrel 7.62X51 NATO XM80, 7,500 rounds. $4,050 on sale
Manufactured at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant to exacting standards, both calibers of ammo have non-corrosive primers and are topped with full metal jacket projectiles. The boxer- primed cases are easily reloadable, allowing multiple reuse for maximum liberty and sustainable recycling of naturally-occurring Earth metals.
To see the eye-popping, jaw-dropping Bulk Barrels of Ammo, visit www.Brownells.com.
Threezero – X-01 Power Armor Figure
December 13th, 2018
If you’re a fan of Fallout, and pricey, highly-detailed collectable figures, then you may want to give threezero’s X-01 Power Armor figure a look. Standing in at 14.5″ tall, the X-01 Power Armor figure features 35 points of articulation, a highly-detailed male head, X-01 helmet with light-up LED function, and an Assaultron Blade.
What’s really cool about this figure is the X-01 armor pieces can be complete removed, revealing an equally-detailed endoskeleton. Plus, the armor parts are swappable with all previous threezero Fallout Power Armor figures, so you can make your figure look like your Power Armor in-game, like when you only have three pieces of X-01 armor and have to fill in the empty slots with T-60 and T-51 parts. Not that I’m speaking from experience, or anything.
NERF Zombie Strike Ripchain
December 12th, 2018
Honestly, the zombie craze peaked years ago, but that doesn’t stop NERF’s Zombie Strike from having some cool blasters, and the Ripchain is no exception. The Ripchain is a fairly bulky, pump-action blaster with the typical ‘Zombie Strike’ aesthetic: neon green and orange body, pistol grip that looks like it’s wrapped with hockey tape, etc. The Ripchain’s namesake is the unique ‘chain’ ammo belt feeding mechanism, which loads up to 25 darts. It comes with 25 of the neon green zombie-themed darts, but can also load any standard-sized NERF blaster darts. But the best part? It has slamfire capability, so you can hold that trigger down and just keep slamming darts away, like a trench gun.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam Goes Green with Toy Soldier Green Army Men Christmas Special
December 11th, 2018Honestly, I’m not completely familiar with Tripwire Interactive, or the game Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, but any game that lets you play as little green army men is alright in my book. Even better that it’s free content released for the holidays. The full release can be read below:
Tripwire Interactive Celebrates the Holidays with Free Christmas Themed Map and Seasonal Helmet for All Rising Storm 2: Vietnam Players
ROSWELL, Ga. – Tuesday, December 11 – Tripwire Interactive, Antimatter Games and the Green Army Men Team announced today the launch of the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam – Green Army Men Christmas Special, the toy-sized update for the award-winning and critically acclaimed first-person shooter. Starting today and running through the first week of January 2019 on Steam, players can look forward to taking part in the gritty and strategic 64-player player matches Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is famous for on a brand-new Christmas-themed map where miniature toy soldiers vie for control over fortresses spread throughout a cozy home decorated for the holidays. Take cover behind building blocks, use race car tracks to access new areas, and take advantage of the toy helicopters to gain the high ground. The Rising Storm 2: Vietnam – Green Army Men Christmas Special update is available for free to all players who own the game. In addition, as part of today’s update, players can also look forward to a free Seasonal M1 Helmet and a host of seasonal themed achievements. And, of course, all the normal Vietnam content will remain available to all players, in case you’ve had too much festivity and need to run through the jungle some more! Available now on PC, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is the sequel to Rising Storm, PC Gamer magazine’s 2013 ‘Multiplayer Game of the Year,’ published by Tripwire Interactive and developed by Antimatter Games. Command your team to victory in massive 64-player battles with authentic weapons, aircraft, and maps that pit conventional military forces against guerilla forces.
SB Tactical Releases the CZPDW Pistol Stabilizing Brace – Ultimate Upgrade for the CZ Scorpion EVO S1 Pistol
December 10th, 2018Saint Petersburg, Fla. (December 10, 2018) – SB Tactical®, inventors and manufacturers of the Pistol Stabilizing Brace®, is now shipping the CZPDW™. Designed specifically for the CZ Scorpion EVO S1 pistol, the CZPDW offers three-position adjustability with a fast and convenient pull-through design. The CZPDW greatly enhances the usability of the firearm by adding a third point of contact for stabilization and does not change the classification of a pistol in accordance with GCA provisions.
“The CZPDW will make the popular CZ Scorpion EVO S1 pistol perform even better,” said Alex Bosco, inventor and CEO of SB Tactical. “The speed and ease of adjustability will allow the shooter to custom fit the perfect point of contact for maximum control and accuracy.”
The CZPDW is provided as a complete assembly, ready-to-install, and utilizes the established Manticore Arms Scorpion Evo Slider Stock housing that is made of 6061 hard-coat anodized aluminum and features an integral QD sling attachment. Offered in black and FDE, the CZPDW weighs 13.1 ounces and measures 3.25” collapsed, 7.0” at mid-point, and 9.25” fully extended. The CZPDW is BATFE compliant, veteran-designed, and proudly manufactured in the USA.
For more information visit www.sb-tactical.com and follow @SB Tactical on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Smell The Hydraulic Fluid, Feel The Shake Of The Rotors In Memoir Of Special Operations Unit Member
December 9th, 2018Parker, CO, December 7, 2018—There are few of us who have experienced what Special Operations team members have felt during a perilous and secretive mission. David Burnett has and he’s chronicled it in his powerful memoir, Making a Night Stalker.
Burnett opens up the highly secretive world of the Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), the most accomplished and secretive special ops aviation unit on the globe. The importance of teamwork and heroism are driven home to readers in taut prose that brings to life what it is like to be at the knife’s edge, knowing a moment of inattention can bring catastrophe to you and your closest comrades.
His journey starts in a conventional Army unit where he feels unfulfilled. The lack of responsibility drives him to pursue the goal of becoming an MH-47G Chinook helicopter crew chief in the world’s most secretive unit. Despite obstacles and endless training, he’s finally able to set foot on the aircraft. Achieving FMQ (Fully Mission Qualified) crew chief takes additional years of training and deployments, but after achieving the sought after role, he is honorably discharged from the military. Burnett also explores his PTSD, which drove him to alcohol. The beast was finally tamed through taking up writing, he said.
For those whose only experience of war has been through media headlines, Burnett’s book presents a vivid picture of the vaunted Special Operations Aviation unit and the toll it takes on its members.
Author David Burnett was born and raised in Parker, Colorado. After a few semesters of college, he enlisted in the Army in 2008. He was stationed with 563rd ASB as a 15U (Chinook helicopter repairer). After realizing his job in the regular Army was not as fulfilling as he had hoped, he applied for 160th SOAR. He went through countless years of training and deployed with the unit five times before deciding he wasn’t going to reenlist. He put pen to paper after receiving an honorable discharge from the unit and began writing his story.
More information on David Burnett can be found at www.makinganightstalker.com.
Avengers: Endgame Teaser Trailer
December 7th, 2018You got farmer Thanos, Ant-Man, and Hawkeye’s return as Ronin, an identity he’s taken up in the comics after the events of Civil War, so pretty appropriate for this film. Sure, we all know that it’s going to end with Thanos defeated and things more-or-less returned to normal, but it’s the how that matters, not the outcome.
Avengers: Endgame releases April 26th, 2019.
Tasmanian Tiger HYP Belt, Built for Duty, Made for Everyday Wear
December 6th, 2018Tasmanian Tiger’s HYP 40mm belt is a game changing belt for professionals that require mission customization and hassle-free travel wear.
Miramar, Fla. (December 2018) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., introduces a new concept in belts for professionals. Designed to optimize customization of add-on pouches, gear and holsters, the TT HYP 40mm belt features MOLLE spaced cut-outs on a highly durable, double-sided coated 700 D TPU-CORDURA® platform.
The adjustable and partially elasticized lightweight belt features a super low profile and has the Tasmanian Tiger logo on the plastic, quick release buckle. Made extremely rugged for serious everyday wear, whether on the job or as an everyday belt, the TT HYP 40 mm belt is made entirely without metal parts, making it a breeze for frequent flyers to pass through TSA gates without requiring removal.
TT HYP 40mm Belt Specs:
Fabric: TPU CORDURA 700 den
Weight: 2.5oz / 70g
Dimensions: 47 x 1.5in/ 120 x4cm
Colors: Black, Coyote
MSRP: $12.95
Tasmanian Tiger® will have its official US launch at the 2019 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 22 – 25, 2019 at Booth #20663 in the Venetian Ballroom on Level 2. The new website www.tasmaniantigerusa.com and social platforms will also launch during January.
EuroOptic.com – Heckler & Koch 94/MP5k With S&H Auto Sears
December 5th, 2018
Do you hate money? Do you have an itch that can only be scratched by stamped receiver, roller delayed blowback German transferable machine guns? Then you might want to take a look at EuroOptic.com’s H&K 94/MP5K with S&H Auto Sears package. Converted by S&H Arms MFC Co. of Owasso, OK, this package consists of three fully-transferable Class III MP5 rifles, with consecutive serial numbers. The three conversions consist of a fixed stock MP5 with a 3-lug barrel attachment, an MP5 SD with retractable stock, and an MP5k with retractable stock and vertical grip.
All three feature the West German trigger group and paddle magazine release, and come with the original paperwork and S&H’s conversion manuals.
The price? A paltry $150,000.00. And, hey; free CONUS shipping!
