2012年07月04日
AGM Eotechs
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Eotech replicas, red-green dot sights
Eotech551.A65
Eotech552.A65
Eotech553
Eotech553 DE
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Eotech replicas, red-green dot sights
Eotech551.A65
Eotech552.A65
Eotech553
Eotech553 DE
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2012年07月04日
KRISS Vector Review
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The Transformational Defense Industries KRISS Vector is one of the most interesting and innovative weapons I’ve used in a very long time. I have been very impressed with the design, ergonomics as well as the lack of noticeable recoil. This is an impressive design to say the least.
This weapon system has been several years in the making. Since the first prototype the company has tweaked the design several times until they had it completed to the companies satisfaction. The Vector is primarily aimed at the military and police market. The carbine version has also become popular with civilians since it’s release to that market.
There are several models available. I obtained the standard carbine semi-auto for this review. Other types are the SBR with a 5.5 inch barrel in semi-auto or in the (Special Operations) SMG configuration also with a 5.5 inch barrel. All models with the 5.5-barrel can be fitted with the KRISS suppressor. Of course a federal tax stamp and background check are needed for the 5.5-inch barrel and/or suppressor.
My test carbine has a 16.5-inch barrel with a folding/removable stock. The barrel comes standard with a full barrel shroud, which gives it a pretty intimidating look. If you didn’t know better you would think it was a suppressor☺ The stock is adjustable in length to accommodate the individual shooter. Using a set of included hex wrenches two inches can be added or removed from the stock length. A push button just to the rear of the ambidextrous safety allows the stock to fold and lock to the right side of the carbine.
There are two versions of the semi-auto carbine. The plain model comes with BUIS sights mounted on the upper Picatinny rail. A vertical grip is also fitted on the lower rail. This grip is hollow allowing the owner to store batteries etc. Each side has a removable portion for mounting a tape switch for a laser or flashlight. Just above the barrel a plug is inserted which can be removed allowing the mounting of the Surefire Executive series flashlights among others. Positioning the light here allows the flashlight to aid in aiming since it rides directly over the centerline of the barrel.
The Vector is chambered in .45ACP. The magazines are Glock model 21’s with a standard 14 round capacity. An adapter is available increasing the capacity to 30 rounds.
The deluxe model comes with an EoTech 511 with a mounted Surefire E1B 80 lumen light. A sling and mount is also included as is the GripPod for greater stability in the prone position. MSRP for the standard carbine is $1889.00 with the Tac Pac the price is $2779.00.
In the photo above you can see the primary operating controls. On the top left is the charging handle which folds out from the frame. Just under the charging handle to the right is the bolt release. Just under this is the magazine release located on the upper front of the receiver.
The illustration below shows how this innovative action operates to mitigate what minor felt recoil there is. The bolt is depicted in blue as it begins to move to the rear out of battery. The assembly, which holds the bolt and recoil spring, is depicted in green and shows the three stages of operation. The green assembly rides on dual rails milled into the sides of the receiver guiding the bolt as well. From complete compression the mechanism moves up under spring pressure canting the bolt 90 degrees and back into battery to fire the next round. As you can see the recoil forces are directed down rather than to the rear as most common carbines operate.
Takedown is very simple and can be completed in short order by removing four pins. The first two pins are at the base of the receiver allowing the operator to remove the bolt, recoil guide and spring. The two pins in the upper allows removal of the top half of the receiver. That’s really all there is to it. This is all that is required for easy access to all areas for cleaning. Reassembly takes replacement of these four pins and can be completed in less than a minute.
Range Time
After watching the demo of the KRISS compared to the HK UMP 45 I was a bit skeptical concerning the difference in recoil between these two fine weapons. The video comparison showed the H&K to have greater than 8 degrees of muzzle climb on semi auto compared to less than 2 degrees with the Vector. I was about to find out they are correct about the Vectors recoil.
The Vector has a large ejection port allowing the shooter to quickly clear any malfunctions.
Conclusion
There are several advantages this weapon has over others of it’s size and caliber not the least of which is the light weight, ease of maneuver and the ability to make repeat shots quickly and accurately. This is a real plus for those engaged in clearing buildings or operating in built up areas where repeated hits on target are very likely compared to other weapon systems.
The 45 ACP is a proven round with excellent stopping power. The only downside for the military user is more and more of the bad guys are wearing body armor. This is why some special ops units are training to shoot across the pelvic girdle then across the shoulders just above where body armor protection ends.
Even police officers are encountering suspects wearing body armor. It’s rare but it has happened. This is why my old unit dropped the HK MP5 in favor of the FN P-90.
On the other hand this carbine is a weapon primarily made for the civilian shooter. For the average shooter this carbine would work well for home defense or just about any other need outside of long distance shooting.
This is just one enjoyable gun to shoot. The innovative design certainly makes it a 21st century weapon. With all the available configurations there should be one of these that would serve you well.
Photos and story from firearmblog
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The Transformational Defense Industries KRISS Vector is one of the most interesting and innovative weapons I’ve used in a very long time. I have been very impressed with the design, ergonomics as well as the lack of noticeable recoil. This is an impressive design to say the least.
This weapon system has been several years in the making. Since the first prototype the company has tweaked the design several times until they had it completed to the companies satisfaction. The Vector is primarily aimed at the military and police market. The carbine version has also become popular with civilians since it’s release to that market.
There are several models available. I obtained the standard carbine semi-auto for this review. Other types are the SBR with a 5.5 inch barrel in semi-auto or in the (Special Operations) SMG configuration also with a 5.5 inch barrel. All models with the 5.5-barrel can be fitted with the KRISS suppressor. Of course a federal tax stamp and background check are needed for the 5.5-inch barrel and/or suppressor.
My test carbine has a 16.5-inch barrel with a folding/removable stock. The barrel comes standard with a full barrel shroud, which gives it a pretty intimidating look. If you didn’t know better you would think it was a suppressor☺ The stock is adjustable in length to accommodate the individual shooter. Using a set of included hex wrenches two inches can be added or removed from the stock length. A push button just to the rear of the ambidextrous safety allows the stock to fold and lock to the right side of the carbine.
There are two versions of the semi-auto carbine. The plain model comes with BUIS sights mounted on the upper Picatinny rail. A vertical grip is also fitted on the lower rail. This grip is hollow allowing the owner to store batteries etc. Each side has a removable portion for mounting a tape switch for a laser or flashlight. Just above the barrel a plug is inserted which can be removed allowing the mounting of the Surefire Executive series flashlights among others. Positioning the light here allows the flashlight to aid in aiming since it rides directly over the centerline of the barrel.
The Vector is chambered in .45ACP. The magazines are Glock model 21’s with a standard 14 round capacity. An adapter is available increasing the capacity to 30 rounds.
The deluxe model comes with an EoTech 511 with a mounted Surefire E1B 80 lumen light. A sling and mount is also included as is the GripPod for greater stability in the prone position. MSRP for the standard carbine is $1889.00 with the Tac Pac the price is $2779.00.
In the photo above you can see the primary operating controls. On the top left is the charging handle which folds out from the frame. Just under the charging handle to the right is the bolt release. Just under this is the magazine release located on the upper front of the receiver.
The illustration below shows how this innovative action operates to mitigate what minor felt recoil there is. The bolt is depicted in blue as it begins to move to the rear out of battery. The assembly, which holds the bolt and recoil spring, is depicted in green and shows the three stages of operation. The green assembly rides on dual rails milled into the sides of the receiver guiding the bolt as well. From complete compression the mechanism moves up under spring pressure canting the bolt 90 degrees and back into battery to fire the next round. As you can see the recoil forces are directed down rather than to the rear as most common carbines operate.
Takedown is very simple and can be completed in short order by removing four pins. The first two pins are at the base of the receiver allowing the operator to remove the bolt, recoil guide and spring. The two pins in the upper allows removal of the top half of the receiver. That’s really all there is to it. This is all that is required for easy access to all areas for cleaning. Reassembly takes replacement of these four pins and can be completed in less than a minute.
Range Time
After watching the demo of the KRISS compared to the HK UMP 45 I was a bit skeptical concerning the difference in recoil between these two fine weapons. The video comparison showed the H&K to have greater than 8 degrees of muzzle climb on semi auto compared to less than 2 degrees with the Vector. I was about to find out they are correct about the Vectors recoil.
The Vector has a large ejection port allowing the shooter to quickly clear any malfunctions.
Conclusion
There are several advantages this weapon has over others of it’s size and caliber not the least of which is the light weight, ease of maneuver and the ability to make repeat shots quickly and accurately. This is a real plus for those engaged in clearing buildings or operating in built up areas where repeated hits on target are very likely compared to other weapon systems.
The 45 ACP is a proven round with excellent stopping power. The only downside for the military user is more and more of the bad guys are wearing body armor. This is why some special ops units are training to shoot across the pelvic girdle then across the shoulders just above where body armor protection ends.
Even police officers are encountering suspects wearing body armor. It’s rare but it has happened. This is why my old unit dropped the HK MP5 in favor of the FN P-90.
On the other hand this carbine is a weapon primarily made for the civilian shooter. For the average shooter this carbine would work well for home defense or just about any other need outside of long distance shooting.
This is just one enjoyable gun to shoot. The innovative design certainly makes it a 21st century weapon. With all the available configurations there should be one of these that would serve you well.
Photos and story from firearmblog
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2012年07月04日
Mirage Camo
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“Mirage”camo uniforms from Bulldog Equipment
Creating a camouflage that can be worn in any environment, regardless of location, is considered to be the “Holy Grail” of camouflage design – but many people are of the opinion that it as a fantasy. As an illustration of this view, any pattern which works well in the desert is clearly not going to work as well in a woodland environment. Even Crye admit that their MultiCam – considered by many to be the current state of the art - is not as good in some locations as its terrain-specific competitors. On the other hand, another multi-terrain pattern -”Desert All Over Brush” – was judged best overall in the Natick Soldier Center’s “universal camo” trials in 2002-2004. In the end though, the significantly inferior ”Universal Camouflage Pattern” was adopted by the Army instead.Stepping in to the fray after the adoption of UCP, Bulldog Tactical Equipment developed the Mirage Camo pattern, which integrates an extensively-researched mix of monochromatic colours from all over the world. Previously very secretive about the Mirage Camo pattern uniforms, Bulldog has now kindly provided Strike-Hold! with some further information and photographs never before seen by the general public.Mirage Camo is a pixilated, digital pattern of browns, greens, grays and clays combined in various amounts, shades and shapes. The complexity of the pattern and the selection of colors is intended to allow the uniform to work in many environments; including desert, woodland and urban terrain. The uniform closely resembles the US Army’s ACU and was designed with the help of direct soldier feedback. Improvements to make the uniform more durable than the ACU include re-designed pockets with enhanced dimensions, positioning and ease-of-use, and the use of top-notch thread and new stitch placement, in order to reinforce inherently weak areas. The first version of the uniform also included cutting-edge abrasion-resistant fabric (Superfabric) on the elbows, knees, seat and shoulder areas of the uniform.New Vented Uniform:Bulldog recently introduced a new version of the uniform which incorporates a ventilation system and the elimination of the Super Fabric reinforcing patches. Feedback received from units using the first version of the uniforms determined that creating an air flow system throughout the jacket and trousers was essential in order to reduce heat build-up.The latest version of the Mirage Camo uniform was tested in use during immediate action drills and obstacle courses at Fort Benning, GA. This testing was performed in June and July 2008, with the temperature index ranging from 95-110 degrees Fahrenheit.In order reduce heat retention, the following recent modifications have been implemented:
- removal of any material that was double layered on the jacket and trousers
- knee and elbow regions once covered with Superfabric or 500 Denier nylon are now covered with Nyco 50/50 in order to reduce heat build-up and retention
- five mesh vents have been added to the jacket: front, underarm, mid-seam, rear gussets and spinal region
- eight mesh vents have been added to the trousers: front crotch area, crotch area, rear pocket area, inseam, knee region and calf region
- crotch area is reinforced with a new design and layout
- knee pads were redesigned to reduce weight and heat retention
Since the decision to remove the Superfabric /nylon reinforcement patches, and adding the vents, the feedback from troops has been very positive. Bulldog also offers the option for users to have the uniform tailored to their unit’s or organisation’s needs and requirements for a specific arrangement of pockets. This provides far greater flexibilty and fitness-to-purpose for the down-range operator, and minimises the need for additional time or funding for carrying out modifications and alterations to standard-issue uniforms.Mirage Camo uniforms have been tested overseas, in areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan and, according to Bulldog, have had tremendous success on the battlefield. For more information on Mirage Camo uniforms and pricing visit www.miragecamo.us (note: you must have a US military .mil email address to be able to view the site, and sales are exclusive to the U.S. Military). Bulldog Tactical Equipment specialises in designing custom products for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Special Forces and the Department of Homeland Security. Their full product list of over 100 items includes include barrel bags, quivers, weapon slings, weapon bags, ammo bags, backpacks and other tactical gear.
Photos and article by stronghold
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“Mirage”camo uniforms from Bulldog Equipment
Creating a camouflage that can be worn in any environment, regardless of location, is considered to be the “Holy Grail” of camouflage design – but many people are of the opinion that it as a fantasy. As an illustration of this view, any pattern which works well in the desert is clearly not going to work as well in a woodland environment. Even Crye admit that their MultiCam – considered by many to be the current state of the art - is not as good in some locations as its terrain-specific competitors. On the other hand, another multi-terrain pattern -”Desert All Over Brush” – was judged best overall in the Natick Soldier Center’s “universal camo” trials in 2002-2004. In the end though, the significantly inferior ”Universal Camouflage Pattern” was adopted by the Army instead.Stepping in to the fray after the adoption of UCP, Bulldog Tactical Equipment developed the Mirage Camo pattern, which integrates an extensively-researched mix of monochromatic colours from all over the world. Previously very secretive about the Mirage Camo pattern uniforms, Bulldog has now kindly provided Strike-Hold! with some further information and photographs never before seen by the general public.Mirage Camo is a pixilated, digital pattern of browns, greens, grays and clays combined in various amounts, shades and shapes. The complexity of the pattern and the selection of colors is intended to allow the uniform to work in many environments; including desert, woodland and urban terrain. The uniform closely resembles the US Army’s ACU and was designed with the help of direct soldier feedback. Improvements to make the uniform more durable than the ACU include re-designed pockets with enhanced dimensions, positioning and ease-of-use, and the use of top-notch thread and new stitch placement, in order to reinforce inherently weak areas. The first version of the uniform also included cutting-edge abrasion-resistant fabric (Superfabric) on the elbows, knees, seat and shoulder areas of the uniform.New Vented Uniform:Bulldog recently introduced a new version of the uniform which incorporates a ventilation system and the elimination of the Super Fabric reinforcing patches. Feedback received from units using the first version of the uniforms determined that creating an air flow system throughout the jacket and trousers was essential in order to reduce heat build-up.The latest version of the Mirage Camo uniform was tested in use during immediate action drills and obstacle courses at Fort Benning, GA. This testing was performed in June and July 2008, with the temperature index ranging from 95-110 degrees Fahrenheit.In order reduce heat retention, the following recent modifications have been implemented:
- removal of any material that was double layered on the jacket and trousers
- knee and elbow regions once covered with Superfabric or 500 Denier nylon are now covered with Nyco 50/50 in order to reduce heat build-up and retention
- five mesh vents have been added to the jacket: front, underarm, mid-seam, rear gussets and spinal region
- eight mesh vents have been added to the trousers: front crotch area, crotch area, rear pocket area, inseam, knee region and calf region
- crotch area is reinforced with a new design and layout
- knee pads were redesigned to reduce weight and heat retention
Since the decision to remove the Superfabric /nylon reinforcement patches, and adding the vents, the feedback from troops has been very positive. Bulldog also offers the option for users to have the uniform tailored to their unit’s or organisation’s needs and requirements for a specific arrangement of pockets. This provides far greater flexibilty and fitness-to-purpose for the down-range operator, and minimises the need for additional time or funding for carrying out modifications and alterations to standard-issue uniforms.Mirage Camo uniforms have been tested overseas, in areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan and, according to Bulldog, have had tremendous success on the battlefield. For more information on Mirage Camo uniforms and pricing visit www.miragecamo.us (note: you must have a US military .mil email address to be able to view the site, and sales are exclusive to the U.S. Military). Bulldog Tactical Equipment specialises in designing custom products for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Special Forces and the Department of Homeland Security. Their full product list of over 100 items includes include barrel bags, quivers, weapon slings, weapon bags, ammo bags, backpacks and other tactical gear.
Photos and article by stronghold
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2012年07月04日
Roggenwolf Camo
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Since 2005, Roggenwolf™ has developed its own paradigms and techniques, based upon a sound understanding of human visual perception. Our solutions combine features which are designed to delay detection, by providing false cues to peripheral vision, with features which delay recognition, by misleading central and colour vision. One technical innovation which is unique to Roggenwolf is the proprietary Dwimor™ process, which challenges the ability of the unaided eye to focus upon a camouflage pattern at shorter ranges.
Roggenwolf WARG
Roggenwolf DACIA
Roggenwolf KUMUL2
You might recall that Roggenwolf Tiwaz™ was developed specifically as a possible answer the U.S. Army's identified need for a family of camouflage patterns. Unfortunately, we have been advised that Tiwaz™ has been eliminated from the final down-select, and will no longer be a participant in the U.S. Army camouflage improvement effort.
We know that this news will be just as disappointing to our supporters as it was to us. However, it must be said that we actually achieved more than we thought was possible, back in June; and that those achievements are largely due to the support and encouragement of our enterprise partners, Bradford Printing & Finishing, and Premier Defence Agencies.
In spite of this set-back, Roggenwolf continues to pursue other opportunities in North America, Europe, and the Asia–Pacific region. As always, our design philosophy is built upon the belief that an effective camouflage uniform not only conceals its wearer in country, but reinforces its wearer's sense of identity.
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Since 2005, Roggenwolf™ has developed its own paradigms and techniques, based upon a sound understanding of human visual perception. Our solutions combine features which are designed to delay detection, by providing false cues to peripheral vision, with features which delay recognition, by misleading central and colour vision. One technical innovation which is unique to Roggenwolf is the proprietary Dwimor™ process, which challenges the ability of the unaided eye to focus upon a camouflage pattern at shorter ranges.
Roggenwolf WARG
Roggenwolf DACIA
Roggenwolf KUMUL2
You might recall that Roggenwolf Tiwaz™ was developed specifically as a possible answer the U.S. Army's identified need for a family of camouflage patterns. Unfortunately, we have been advised that Tiwaz™ has been eliminated from the final down-select, and will no longer be a participant in the U.S. Army camouflage improvement effort.
We know that this news will be just as disappointing to our supporters as it was to us. However, it must be said that we actually achieved more than we thought was possible, back in June; and that those achievements are largely due to the support and encouragement of our enterprise partners, Bradford Printing & Finishing, and Premier Defence Agencies.
In spite of this set-back, Roggenwolf continues to pursue other opportunities in North America, Europe, and the Asia–Pacific region. As always, our design philosophy is built upon the belief that an effective camouflage uniform not only conceals its wearer in country, but reinforces its wearer's sense of identity.
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