I prefer to use Aimpoint red dot sights on my AKs because I trust them. However, some people like to keep their AKs more original/authentic/correct. There are a wide variety of Russian made red dot sights for that type of shooter, but the run time on these sights can vary so widely that it is hard to make sense of all the options. Thankfully, a poster with the screen-name TX-Zen (of RussianOptics.net), who happens to be an AK guru, posted a fairly comprehensive run time test. You can check it out on the UW Gear discussion forum.
Archive | Tactical Gear
INFORCE Pistol Light
INFORCE, maker of the excellent WML, is showing a new pistol mounted light at the US Army Maneuver Conference. Details are scant at this time but one detail that INFORCE was able to share with me is that the weight is pretty scant, too. This new light weighs in at just 2.85 ounces. Additional details will have to wait until INFORCE completes their press release.
I am most interested to hear about the switching system. It appears to be switched via large paddles or buttons. It is definitely unique which is a common trait among many INFORCE products.
Keep an eye on the INFORCE website and Facebook page for details.
US Palm Gryphon EDC Pack
Scottsdale Gun Club uploaded a video that shows the features of the upcoming US Palm Gryphon EDC backpack. Check it out.
S.O. TECH Solar Panel MOLLE Adapter
How cool is this? S.O. Tech is introducing a line of adapters that allow you to integrate Goal Zero solar panels into your MOLLE gear. The adapters will fit the panels without modification. The adapters will be available on SpecOpsTech.com later this month.
JAVRAN Trade Show Credential Carrier
Sometimes I think there must be an unwritten rule that all tactical gear makers must make a credential carrier. While most consist of little more than a clear sleeve for displaying your ID and maybe a pen loop, the JAVRAN Trade Show Credential Carrier is different.
The JAVRAN Trade Show Credential Carrier has one ace in the hole that makes it very, very cool in a James Bond kind of way. You can actually choose to have RFID shielding built in. More and more credit cards and IDs have RFID chips built in which creates the concern that information can be lifted without your knowledge or permission. The RFID shielding is built into a pouch that is behind the clear ID sleeve. This pouch is standard on all Trade Show Credential Carriers but the RFID shielding is optional.
In addition to the clear ID sleeve and pouch, the Trade Show Credential Carrier features some additional height that will allow you to display larger IDs and badges. There are pen loops and various other organizer pockets on the back. You can secure a name tape to the 5″x1″ loop panel on the front of the carrier.
Check out the JAVRAN Trade Show Credential Carrier on JAVRAN.com.