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The XM42 Indiegogo Page Has Launched!

March 24th, 2015

The Indiegogo page for the XM42 Handheld Flamethrower is now live.

The XM42 is the world’s first commercially available handheld flamethrower. The XM42 is designed for all manner of household chores:

– Clearing snow and ice
– Eliminating weeds
– Insect control
– Bonfire starting
– Pyrotechnic event displays
– And more…

It feeds from an onboard fuel tank, and is intended to work with 87 octane gasoline. The effective range is roughly 20-25 feet from the nozzle.

At the time of writing, the project has already made $14,000, or 35% of the $40,000 goal, on the first day; this one’s gonna reach its goal fast.

www.indiegogo.com/projects/xm42-the-handheld-flamethrower

An Update On The Sharps Bros. ‘The Jack’ AR-15 Lower Receiver

March 23rd, 2015

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Back in February, I wrote about a stylized AR-15 lower receiver shaped like a skull, produced by custom lower receiver shop Sharps Bros. The original article featured a 3D printed model developed for check fit purposes, however by this point they’ve graduated to full-on aluminum models. Currently, Sharps Bros. is awaiting an ATF variance to clear before they can start mass production. According to the Sharps Bros. Facebook page, we should expect more information on pricing and availability starting April 1st.

sharpsbros.com

Knight’s Armament – SR-25 Magazine Flasks Back In Stock

March 23rd, 2015

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The Knight’s Armament SR-25 Magazine Flasks are back in stock. Modeled directly after the dimensions of an issue SR-25 magazine, the flasks come complete with a KAC single 7.62 magazine pouch, the open top design with an adjustable bungee retention strap. Also included is a small flask funnel. Available with a Coyote, Gray, or MultiCam mag pouch.

shop.knightarmco.com/ProductsList.aspx?CategoryID=-2&txtSearch=101

Spartan117GW With The MA5B Airsoft Replica

March 22nd, 2015

RE Factor Tactical – Hand Grenade Dog Toy

March 21st, 2015

Hand Grenade Dog Toy

RE Factor has come up with a heavier duty solution for doggie play time. The Hand Grenade Dog Toy is hand sewn from 1000D Cordura and nylon webbing. It features an integrated squeeker, which all dogs love. Although it is made from a durable material, RE Factor states it’s an interactive toy for both dog and owner, and isn’t designed for the sole purpose of chewing. For additional fun, you can pair it with the Pig Sticker Dog Toy, which if you haven’t guessed, is a knife-shaped dog toy.

Made in the USA.

www.refactortactical.com/hand-grenade-dog-toy

XM42 – The World’s First Commercially Available Handheld Flamethrower

March 20th, 2015

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The XM42 is the world’s first commercially available handheld flamethrower. The XM42 is designed for all manner of household chores:

– Clearing snow and ice
– Eliminating weeds
– Insect control
– Bonfire starting
– Pyrotechnic event displays
– And more…

It feeds from an onboard fuel tank, and is intended to work with 87 octane gasoline. The effective range is roughly 20-25 feet from the nozzle.

There will be a campaign on Indiegogo starting the 23rd. We’ll update the article when the link is open.

xm42.com

RAP4 – M79 Paintball Grenade Launcher

March 19th, 2015

M79 Paintball Grenade Launcher

The M79 Paintball Grenade Launcher is made of metal with wooden furniture. It is designed to fire grenade shells that are designed to fire 6mm paintballs, .43 caliber paintballs, and .68 caliber paintballs. Additionally, a NERF Vortex Rocket can be loaded with a grenade cartridge to function as an anti-vehicle and anti-structure projectile.

www.rap4.com/store/paintball/paintball-grenade-launcher-a-216

Pocket Cannon – Mini Cannon

March 18th, 2015

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The Pocket Cannon Mini Cannon is a miniature .30 caliber cannon. Featuring a carriage made of aluminum, and a stainless steel barrel the Mini Cannon is designed to be used with .30 caliber slingshot balls and black powder, pyrodex, fireworks powder, and similar propellants. The Mini Cannon can shoot up to 100 yards, and features full 180 degree adjustments.

Available in Black, Sliver, Blue, and Red.

www.pocketcannons.com

World Of Warships – Developer Diaries – United States Warships

March 18th, 2015

worldofwarships.com

NERF – N-Strike Elite Rhino-Fire Blaster

March 17th, 2015

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Easily one of the most impressive NERF blasters yet released, the N-Strike Elite Rhino-Fire is a double-barrel, fixed-position blaster, capable of firing darts up to 90 feet away. The Rhino-Fire is fed by two 25-dart drums, although any standard N-Strike magazines will also work. The Rhino-Fire also features multiple accessory rails, and comes with a tripod.

nerf.hasbro.com/en-us

Spectre Teaser Poster

March 17th, 2015

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First observation nearly everybody made (thanks ‘Archer’): Bond’s wearing a Tactleneck!

Second observation: We get it’s iconic, but you can do a lot better than a Walther PPK is this day and age, Bond! Also, keep your damn finger off that trigger!

Third observation: As with ‘Archer’, the outfit is clearly a ‘Live and Let Die’, possibly even a ‘Bullitt’ reference.

NECA Reel Toys – Rambo Action Figure

March 17th, 2015

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This is a 7″ Rambo Action Figure released by NECA as part of the Reel Toys line. Confusingly, despite being part of the ‘Reel Toys’ line, it’s actually a special version which pays homage to the 8-bit NES Rambo video game, and comes in special packaging that mimics the original game box. To this end, Rambo comes complete with orange-colored bandana, pants, and boots, and a stylized paint job. His accessories include a bow and arrows, combat knife with sheath, hand grenade, and RPG.

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Unfortunately, this one’s going to remain SIB for the foreseeable future, but I did manage to scrounge up a product image so you know what the figure looks like.

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necaonline.com

Mandalorian / Boba Fett Combat Suit By Ryan B. Flowers

March 16th, 2015

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Artist Ryan B. Flowers came up with this more contemporary take on Mandalorian armor, modifying multiple components and integrating what appears to be an armor carrier. It’s a bit different then his usual Dieselpunk-esque work, but not unfamiliar:

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Mr. Flowers also came up with this amazing ‘Zombie Armor’ that he sold awhile back.

You can check out more of Ryan B. Flowers’ work here: ryanbflowers.com

Everybody Was Snowmobile Fighting

March 15th, 2015

SKD Tactical – Steak & BJ Sale

March 14th, 2015

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3/14 goes by a few titles: Pi Day, White Day, Steak & BJ Day, but whatever you want to call it, it’s today, and SKD Tactical is celebrating with their 24-hour Steak & BJ Sale. Lasting through 2359 CST tonight, take advantage of a 14%-off site-wide sale. Discounts are applied automatically at checkout, no code required.

www.skdtac.com

Cooking Bacon On A Suppressor

March 13th, 2015

During prolonged use, cans get hot, really hot. Using that logic, Dustin Ellermann cooked bacon on a GEMTECH TREK 5.56mm suppressor, heated by firing around 90 rounds using a pre-ban M16 lower.

Let The Animal Camo Posts Continue!

March 12th, 2015

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This time, it’s a ‘Chickenflage’ collectable cup crom Zaxby’s.

Airplane! Turned 35 Today

March 12th, 2015

The classic satirical disaster comedy film ‘Airplane!’ turned 35 years old today. Abrahams and the Zucker Brothers sure knew how to write a winner.

Bolt Airsoft – SR47 EBB

March 11th, 2015

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Bolt Airsoft has taken the popular KAC SR47 design and made it into an airsoft rifle. The build materials are aluminum, ABS, nylon, glass fiber, and steel, weighing in at roughly 8 lbs, for a solid, realistic feel. It comes with a 600 round mag, however it can also use any standard electric airsoft AK magazine. It also has a realistic blowback and recoil system. To be fair, this isn’t the newest gun on the market (it’s been available for awhile now), but it’s also one of the best looking SR47 airsoft guns around.

www.bolt.tw/BR47

Real Doggyflage

March 10th, 2015

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A follow-up to the dog camo dog mat, this time sent in by a reader. This was found at Walmart.

SKD Tactical – Gonoherpasyphilaids T-Shirt

March 10th, 2015

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Due to popular request, SKD’s Gonoherpasyphilaids patch design has been applied to a t-shirt. Available with either POS or NEG markings, to allow others to properly identify your afflictions, or lack thereof.

www.skdtac.com/SKD-Gonoherpasyphilaids-T-Shirt-p/skd.813

Survival Tactical Services – STS Stainless Steel Beard Manager

March 9th, 2015

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As all true Operators know, The Beard is key to a successful mission, and like all equipment it needs maintaining to ensure proper function. Thankfully, Survival Tactical Services has you covered with their Beard Manager. The STS Stainless Steel Beard Manager is a heavy-duty comb laser cut from stainless steel. Measuring 5″ x 1.25″, the Beard Manager is roughly the size of a standard plastic comb for that familiar feel. Plus, like all top-tier equipment, it features a bottle opener.

Mountain Men, Lumberjacks, and Ironic Hipsters may also find use in the STS Stainless Steel Beard Manager.

www.survivaltacticalsystems.com/sts-equipment-apparel-swag/sts-stainless-steel-beard-manager

Hot Toys – Hulkbuster 1/6 Scale

March 8th, 2015

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Sideshow Toys is offering a 1/6 scale figure of the Hulkbuster armor from the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron, sculpted by Hot Toys. Approximately 21 inches tall, the Hulkbuster features over 30 points of articulation, over 16 LED light up areas, 1 pair of removable forearm armor, 1 pair of hands with articulated fingers and light-up repulsors, and the chest can be opend to reveal a bust of the Mark XLIII arm with LED light-up eyes and arc reactor on chest.

www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/marvel-hulkbuster-hot-toys-902354

Self Defense With Solid Snake

March 7th, 2015

Remember, letting your attackers make the first move is a rookie mistake.

This Camo Has Gone To The Dogs

March 6th, 2015

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See, this is what happens when I try to be clever. Saw this at the pet store today…