US4CES NIR Comparison

HyperStealth has released this comparative photo showing the US4CES Family of Patterns developed by Guy Cramer for ADS Inc. A couple months back, Soldier Systems Daily revealed that there was one family of camouflage patterns that excelled in one particular area being analysed. We have no clue what that was, but it wouldn't surprise us if extended beyond the mere visual perspective. Below, you can see some of the baseline patterns for the U.S. Army Camouflage Improvement Effort along with the US4CES patterns in Near Infrared. 

US4CES NIR Comparison

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Haley Strategic Partners Halts Oral IV Sales

We have been following the recent developments surrounding Oral IV and a few different parties calling the product out as a mere marketing ploy that is touting itself as the world's best hydration solution. The straw that broke the proverbial camel's back came down June 13th with a report from the Special Curcumstances Blog providing the chemical analysis of Oral IV with comparisons to other hydration solutions including tap water. Morrision Industries followed with a thorough explanation of why they feel ORAL IV is a Scam and why the product is not the best means for hydration. 

This has now created some buzz from within the industry and is drawing notice to those companies that had previously promoted Oral IV including Haley Strategic Partners. We have only seen one side of the story thus far, but it is interesting to say that HSP has now pulled their previous video demonstrating the effectiveness of Oral IV from their Youtube page and Travis Haley has now issued the statement below provided in its entirety. 

On June 17, concerns were raised about the science behind a product that HSP distributes called Oral IV. After careful consideration, Haley Strategic has made the decision to halt sales of Oral IV pending the results of further testing by both Hydration Solutions as well as independent third parties.

We believe that much of the "data" presented at this point is highly suspect. The methodology and testing processes used to back the conclusions reached are completely arbitrary and not scientific in any meaningful sense of the word. However, in the interest of our audience, we are erring on the side of caution until independent and scientific findings can be made public.

To be clear, we have been using the Oral IV additive in our own daily regimens for over a year and have experienced a positive effect from its use. However, in this matter, we now require more than personal experience. We require empirical independent evidence that this product works, for everyone.

We do this, because our core is to help people. Period.

TH

We also see that other retailers are pulling Oral IV from their stores and listing similar responses. Different figures are noting that they will be doing studies on the effectiveness of Oral IV, which should prove interesting. While we are weary of these intentions in the possible promotion of competing products, hopefully a scientific approach will be at hand and people keep things in perspective when  understanding the realities of such products and their capabilities. Clearly those promoting Oral IV are taking heed to see how this story plays out. 

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Russian Ammo Depot Goes Up in Smoke

But first lots of fireworks and humored locals. Russia Today put out this video showing the explosions while they happened within the Samara Region. 

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LandCamo ABD/Alpine Hits the Alps

The guys at S.S.F.N were able to get some great shots of their LandCamo ABD/Alpine at a glacier beneath Skuta Mountain in the Slovenian Alps. 

LandCamo ABD/Alpine Field Shots

The camouflage is shown on the U.S. manufactured Alpine Oversuit offered by SpecOpShop. Clearly the camo is effective at varying distances in this particular rocky and snow covered terrain, which was the focal point for the camouflage pattern. 

LandCamo ABD/Alpine Hiding in Plain Sight

With some of these photos you are left looking for shadows just to identify the person in the shot. LandCamo is exclusively licensed by SpecOpShop. The ABD/SERE Pattern, which is a transitional variant is already available for purchase, with ABD/Alpine coming soon to SpecOpShop.com

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Legion Firearms Order Update

Things are finally starting to get back to normal, but that doesn't mean prior demand for firearms hasn't pushed manufacturing to maximum capacity. Nonetheless, it is always good to know the current state of affairs, so you know when you will get that demand met. Legion Firearms has provided us with an update for their current orders, which you can read below. 

Legion Firearms L4FD MOD 2

In 1914 Ernest Shackleton was recruiting for what would eventually be called the Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition. His pitch included the following statement: “Officers wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.”

Legion Firearms believes candor is a Good Thing, even if the facts aren’t particularly palatable. We want to put the best weapon possible in your hands, but we’ve been having trouble doing so. We’ve made mistakes, been hobbled by others’ mistakes and hampered by our suppliers’ constraints, but we’ve striven to rectify the former and are working to mitigate the latter. 

Legion builds guns every day but Sunday. We shipped 15 rifles last week, 15 the week before and will ship at least that many this week. Our ability to produce a finished weapon is entirely dependent upon certain components—current demand and our exacting standards decrease. 

To that end we’ve sourced new manufacturers and built new facilities. Hundreds of uppers, lowers and other parts will now be built in-house. Eventually we’ll own almost all production ourselves, but will remain limited by the limits of man hours worked and our quality control. 

Availability for current backlogged orders: the LF-10D is not in stock; buyers are looking at a solid 8 weeks before they are. Unfortunately one of the major players bought up all 7.62 BCGs and they’re just now starting to trickle in. We encountered a similar problem with the LF-4. When FN shipped the CHF barrels to our supplier they sent carbine length rather than mid-length barrels. We’re acquiring CHF barrels from quality sources, but supply is limited. We’ve created the LF4 MOD1 oand MOD2 by customer request to speed delivery times, but the LF-15C and LF-15D will still come sooner (though that may still be 12-14 weeks). Our barrel supplier’s factory was shuttered by a Land Reclamation act earlier this year, and though we’re receiving lots of barrels we’re keenly aware that we are way behind
where we hoped we’d be.

“In a month or so we’ll literally have hundreds of parts coming off our own line,” says Adam Morehead, CEO of Legion Firearms. “We’ll be providing 15Ds and 15Cs in greater quantity than ever have before. The 15 Deltas particularly will be shipping in great numbers. There’s just no way to build faster and maintain our level of consistent quality. Lead time for new orders is a solid 20 weeks.” LF series rifles will remain available on a first come, first served basis. As hard as we’re working to catch up with demand, we would still urge those interested to order now and mitigate the delay. We appreciate your understanding.

Respectful regards,

The Staff of Legion Firearms

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BCS Camelbak Antidote Hydration Carrier

Beez Combat Systems has introduced a short version of their hydration carriers specifically for Camelbak's Milspec Antidote Hydration Carriers. The Hydration Carrier Short will accommodate the Camelbak Antidote Hydration bladders including 50, 70, and 100 Ounce options. 

BCS Hydration Carrier Short

Pals Webbing is provided externally for additional pouches and has a Velcro flap closure with a hydration tube port and loop for identification. A grommet is placed in the base for drainage. Below is the full lineup in Kryptek Highlander, Mandrake, and Typhon camouflage. The Hydration Carrier Short is also available in A-TACS Camo, MultiCam, Coyote, Khaki, Ranger Green, Digital Tiger Stripe, UCP, Black, and Woodland Camouflage.

Hydration Carrier Short in Kryptek Camouflage

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How A-TACS Camo Works

We thought this was a great quick graphic breaking down the patterns to easily explain how A-TACS Camo work. A lot of camouflage designers have seen the effectiveness of combining Macro and Micro patterns for near or distant concealment. A-TACS Camo combines this technique with specific patterns and color palettes to work in different environments. It doesn't get simpler than this for info dispersal.

A-TACS Camo Patterns

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Breach-Bang-Clear Contest Featuring Prototype HSGI Pack

Our friends over at Breach Bang Clear let us in on a great giveaway they have in the works featuring the latest prototype pack from High Speed Gear along with some other popular kit. We have provided their full release below. 

The staff of Breach-Bang-Clear, under the able leadership of the Mad Duo (Richard “Swingin’ Dick” Kilgore and Jake “Slim” Call), have started a series of summer contests and prize giveaways. All will be conducted with social media. Some will be for a particular channel (Facebook vs. Google + vs. Twitter, etc.), some will involve multiples. 

The next contest will consist of an HSGI Costa Leg Rig and a brand new, never-before-seen HSGI one-day pack, both in Urban Grey. 

The Costa Leg Rig is a unique, lightweight set-up that was designed for a simple day on the range, competition or certain unique mission sets. Built on a padded drop leg panel with a Pistol Taco between 2 x Double Decker Tacos, its construction runs have repeatedly sold out. Combat proven in multiple AOs, HSGI Taco pouches are built of 1000D Cordura, shock cord and backwoods North Carolina hoodoo. They’ll hold damn near any magazine you care to put in them. 

The pack is so new it doesn’t even have a name yet. This is a unique opportunity to win some awesome kit—this is the first of its kind. Built to HSGI’s exacting standards, it will be available slick or equipped with PALS loops (this one is MOLLE compatible, obviously). Perfect for low profile operations, this pack is much more than a scaled down Moose Pack. We predict it will sell like crack on the first of the month. 

To win, contestants will be required to leave a comment on this Breach-Bang-Clear page. You can see the photos of the pack there. You must also like and share the contest image on the B-B-C Facebook Page. 

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Magpul PMAG 40 M3 5.56X45

Magpul Industries has announced today that they are now shipping a 5.56X45/.223 Rem 40 round PMAG utilizing their GEN M3 technology making it fully compatible with the USMC M27 IAR. They are promoting the magazine as a "safe capacity" giving its added defense of 10 additional rounds and note its matched reliability compared to the standard capacity 30-Round PMAG. Below you will find a compatibility video they have released showing the magazine in use with various rifles that do not have AR Specs.  View full details on the PMAG 40 M3 at Magpul.com

Magpul PMAG 40 5.56X45

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