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Patch Collecting: MADCAT Aviator/Operator Deafening Silence Patch

By on May 3, 2012 in Patch Collecting, Tactical Gear

If you train hard to be someone’s worst nightmare, then this patch is for you. It doesn’t matter if you are law enforcement, military, or just a citizen who takes the defense of yourself and family seriously. This patch is for those who keep the bad guys up at night.

The background of this patch is very poignant. It was created by Brad at MADCAT Aviator/Operator to pay tribute to those who lost their lives when Extortion 17 was shot down. Brad says:

Back in August, when Extortion 17, its crew, and the SOF team aboard was shot down, I had to do something in their memory. So I spent a Saturday creating a remembrance piece for them. The quote came from me…just something that I had thought up over the course of the day going through all the emotions. I knew some guys in the unit that flew the chinook, and being a pilot, it hits close to home.The meaning behind it is that wherever the enemy may be, they have to constantly listening to that ringing…that deafening silence in the night because they know we’re bringing the fight to their doorstep. They have to constantly be on watch and listen because they’re constantly being hunted by us.

The remembrance piece that Brad mentions is the picture below and the quote from the picture eventually found a home on this patch. I am proud to have this patch in my collection. You can get your own at MADCAT Operator/Aviator.

Hill People Gear Kit Bags Now with Velcro

By on May 3, 2012 in Survival, Tactical Gear

Hill People Gear Kit Bags are now shipping with a 1.5″ wide vertical strip of Velcro sewn into the pistol compartment. This will be a welcomed feature for those who want to use a Velcro backed holster in their Kit Bags.

I have been using a Kit Bag for a while now and I have been generally pleased with the way it carries a full size pistol without a holster in the pistol compartment. However, I can see how the addition of the Velcro would be a big improvement for those carrying smaller pistols. A Velcro backed holster should keep them from shifting in the large compartment.

The Kit Bags are available directly from Hill People Gear.

New Light Mounts from Haley Strategic Partners and a BCM Comp Sighting

By on May 2, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

Haley Strategic Partners let the cat out of the bag regarding two new light mounts from their collaboration with Impact Weapons Components – the Thorntail SBR and the Thorntail MIL620. Both of these mounts are based on the excellent HSP Thorntail light mount.

The Thorntail SBR is designed to keep the bezel of the light a little further away from the muzzle device on short barreled rifles. It accomplishes this by shortening the arm that the light is attached to. This shorter version may also be preferred by some who like the functionality of the Thorntail but just don’t need as much extension.

The Thorntail MIL620 is designed to be a low profile mount for the Surfire Millenium series weapon lights and the Surefire Scout 630 series weapon lights. These lights have been lacking low profile mount options until now.

Interestingly, there is also a good glimpse of the upcoming BCM Comp in this video. GearScout has a great screen capture and details.

NSN Issued for the Blue Force Gear VCAS

By on May 1, 2012 in Tactical Gear

The Blue Force Gear VCAS (Vickers Combat Applications Sling) already dominates my gun safe and now it is moving toward world domination. Blue Force Gear has been awarded a NSN (1005-01-604-0627) for the VCAS and they are understandably excited.

From the Blue Force Gear press release…

During combat trials in Afghanistan in 2011, U.S. Marines validated the VCAS™ as the issue sling for their new M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle as delivered by Heckler & Koch. These slings will join over 100,000 other Blue Force Gear slings already in use across every branch of service. The USMC has also fully authorized this sling for use on M4, M4A1 and M16 series rifles and Blue Force Gear offers attachments to connect the VCAS to these weapons as well as other internationally produced small arms.

Check out the VCAS on BlueForceGear.com.

LaRue Tactical A-PEG Grip

By on May 1, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

The AR-15/AR-10 platform is capable of exhibiting extreme accuracy and is becoming more and more popular as a dedicated precision weapon. There may be no more precise ARs than those made by LaRue Tactical so it should come as no surprise that they are now offering a precision oriented grip for the AR.

The new A-PEG Grip from LaRue Tactical has a number of options that the end user can choose from. It is available in numerous colors including LaRue’s own UDE color scheme. The A-PEG is available with rough or smooth texture. It can be purchased for both the AR-15 and AR-10.

A lot of work went into the ergonomic design of this grip. LaRue states:

Inspired by the human hand, the unique “flats” on the front and back fall more naturally onto the geometry of the hand’s structure. The flat front also provides indexing to help level and square the firearm to the target. A sculptured palm swell on either side fits nicely into the hollows of the palm. A gentle taper helps seat the hand towards the firearm, and helps to keep the hand from sliding. The generous texture added to the sides gives just the right amount of traction in slippery conditions.

You can check out the A-PEG Grip at LaRue Tactical.

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