But I mean… what does a guy like Larry know? I’m certain this random individual knew more.
EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 11, 2018 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment, introduced the Stylus Pro® COB, a sleek, compact USB rechargeable work light. The pen-sized light includes a pocket clip and integrated magnet for hands-free lighting, and a micro USB port that gives users the flexibility of on-the-go charging.
The new light offers the newest COB LED technology, featuring a body-mounted LED that provides bright, diffused light for a variety of lighting tasks.
“The Stylus Pro COB’s slim profile fits into tight spaces to flood a work area with light,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “It easily clips onto a pocket or attaches to steel surfaces to allow for hands-free lighting for close-up tasks like automotive repairs, equipment inspections and DIY jobs. And it offers the convenience of USB recharging.”
The Stylus Pro COB delivers extreme brightness and long run times for its size. On the high setting, the light features 160 lumens with a 3-hour run time, and on low, 40 lumens and an 8-hour run time. Its lithium ion battery recharges in the product in 4.5 hours. An indication LED in the push-button switch displays red while charging and green when charged. The switch provides easy, one-handed constant on operation.
Highly durable, the Stylus Pro COB has a machined alloy case with a Type II MIL-Spec anodized finish. Measuring only 6.64 inches in length, the Stylus Pro COB weighs 2.2 ounces. IPX4- rated for water-resistant operation, the light is also impact-resistant tested to 1 meter. The light comes packaged with a USB cord and is available in black.
The Stylus Pro COB has an MSRP of $65.00 and includes Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
So what is this industry black magic?
I suspect they’re using similar methodology to how the Mossberg Shockwave is being produced but I will have to investigate for myself. What makes this thing tick?
Seekins Precision is dropping a new built to order short action precision rifle. The HAVAK Pro HP-1.
The HAVAK Pro HP-1 is built to order and available NOW.
· Model: HP-1
· HAVAK Short action
· Available in:
o 6.5mm Creedmoor 24″ 1×8
o 308 Win 24″ 1×11
· Magpul 700 Stock
· Timney 510 Trigger
· 5/8×24 threaded muzzle with thread protector
MSRP: $1,995
Seekins Precision is a well known name in high quality, high accuracy AR builds and here’s what they have to say about their entry into bolt guns.
The HAVAK Pro HP1 is the first introduction to our tactical line. Featuring our Havak action, match grade 5R barrel and Magpul stock, this rifle is the perfect platform for you to start competing in the Precision Rifle Series. Or, if you’re just looking to ring some steel at the range, prepare to be on the receiving end of envious remarks and stares from your buddies.
The Havak action has a full diameter bolt and 4 locking lugs with 90 degree bolt throw. The bolt lugs when locked in battery are oriented at 3 and 9 o’clock. This is different from the typical 12 and 6 o’clock positioning that places the bottom lug directly behind the feed ramp where there is very little material in the action. Our Havak bolt design allows for a generous feed ramp situating the bolt lugs in the strongest area of the action.
The HP1 comes with a blasted stainless finish mounted in a Magpul stock, detachable magazine system, and Timney 510 trigger factory set at 3-3.5 lbs. The 5R match barrel features our lite tactical contour and is threaded 5/8-24 ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake. Each rifle is meticulously hand built, inspected and test fired with factory match ammo.
Anyone entering Precision Rifle Series this year?
SHOT Show is a time for predictions as much as it is for launches. This year I’m seeing exciting signs in optics. Specifically Low Power Variable or LPV’s
In the past few years we’ve moved beyond the first 1-4x LPV’s with the prices on those sliding rapidly lower, even for premium models.
The standard is now 1-6x and Front Focal Plane reticles with 1-8x quickly overtaking.
Let’s look at the field today
Nightforce ATACR plus two additional 1-8’s coming at SHOT.
Trijicon VCOG one of the most durable in the field with a myriad options. Also one of the earliest 1-6’s.
Trijicon AccuPower 1-8 has been a more affordable and still durable option. I could see this folding into a new VCOG.
EOTech VUDU 1-6 another versatile 1-6 that kicked off EOTech’s branch from holosights. I’ve got this one and it is fine piece of glass.
Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS These are prime scopes and Leopold knows it. After using their Mk4 MR/T’s on our Mk12’s I can attest this would have been superior option for DMR rifles.
Specter TR 1/3/9 the Specter DR optics have been a solid combat deployed option in 1-4 and 1-6, this is their three tiered 1-3-9x hitting that higher end of magnification on LPVs.
Primary Arms 1-8x Platinum a well reviewed durable commercial optic.
All except the PA have optics in military circulation and all of them and more will be chasing this.
The Trijicon 1-8 has been tested informally to determine proof of concept. The programs are coming out looking at more standardized testing and setting formal requirements for a mass fielded optical sight capable of working with current and emerging support systems like FLIR, NVGs, and IR laser sights.
LPVs have taken over the competitive field for 3 Gun and its a rare competitor with specific reasons or a match requirement that will preclude their use.
So what am I looking forward too? Like the MHS handguns, better products.
Harder and more durable
Faster with wider FOV’s, more forgiving eye relief, and reduced parallax
Lighter and shorter length.
Increasingly predictive reticles like the ACSS that aid the shooter in rapid target engagement
This could be a very good year for glass.
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Superior, Wisconsin… After dramatically raising the bar for crossbow performance with its first product introduction, Ravin once again delivers new and improved performance with the introduction of the new R20 Sniper Package, R20 and R10 crossbows.
According to Ravin Executive Vice President Mike Weinkauf, “While still keeping the bow compact and lightweight, we worked to improve upon HeliCoil technology that will produce even greater downrange accuracy and speed. With the new crossbows, we’ve accomplished just that.”
R20 SNIPER PACKAGE
With the wickedly-fast R20 as its foundation, the Sniper Package takes pinpoint accuracy to the next level with a custom Vortex® Strike Eagle scope that mounts to a revolutionary, adjustable jack plate. Shooters can dial in the exact yardage for every shot from 20 to 200 yards. The crossbow even comes standard with a built-in riser level to ensure a perfectly vertical hold which is essential to long-range shooting. Weinkauf explains “The Ravin R20 Sniper Package is the premier crossbow on the market. If you want top end speed of 430 FPS, distance and unsurpassed accuracy, then without a doubt this Sniper is a no-brainer.”
R20
The new R20 is Ravin’s fastest and most powerful crossbow to date. The Ravin R20 delivers an incredible 430 FPS with a punishing 164-foot pounds of kinetic energy. Featuring a 13” power stroke, the Ravin R20 measures 34.5” in length and weighs 7.1 pounds. The Ravin R20 also maintains its sleek design with an incredible axle-to-axle width of a mere 6 inches when fully drawn.
R10
The new R10 is Ravin’s most compact and lightweight crossbow to date. Weighing in at only 6.8 pounds, the Ravin R10 generates 400 FPS from an 11” power stroke and measures just 33” in length. Ravin’s R10 axle-to-axle width is an amazing 6 inches when fully drawn – making Ravin the most compact crossbow on the market.
All Ravin Crossbows feature patented HeliCoil™ technology. This technology coils the cables away from both the top and bottom of the cams in helical grooves, allowing the cams to rotate nearly 340 degrees. Both cams remain perfectly level when drawing and shooting the crossbow, dramatically increasing accuracy.
The patented technology also eliminates the rail friction that other crossbows experience. Rail friction robs the arrow of speed and a consistent launch profile. Ravin’s Frictionless™ Flight System generates zero friction because the arrow and string float above the rail. This Frictionless Flight System creates a quieter shot and improves string life while providing vane clearance for precise downrange accuracy.
Another Ravin exclusive feature is the Trac-Trigger™ Firing System. Operating in conjunction with HeliCoil technology, this built-in trigger mechanism slides forward on the rail clasping directly to the precise center of the string every time the bow is drawn, allowing for straight-line nock travel and a perfectly balanced draw. The Trac-Trigger contains the automatically-activated safety, anti-dry-fire mechanism and a match-grade trigger that pulls crisp and clean.
Cocking the Ravin is fast and easy with the patented Versa-Draw™ Cocking System. This compact, ambidextrous system is integrated into the stock and provides the ability for simple cocking and uncocking. No longer does a shooter have to fire the crossbow to un-cock it. The Versa-Draw cocking system requires just 12 pounds of draw force.
All three Ravin models come in Predator® camouflage or Gunmetal Grey and include:
• One fully-assembled/pre-tuned Ravin crossbow
• Six Ravin arrows with exclusive Ravin nocks
• Ravin quiver & mounting bracket
• Versa-Draw™ cocking handle
• Six practice field points (100 Grain)
• Built-in sling mounts.
• A specialized 100-yard illuminated Ravin scope for R20 and R10 models; the Sniper Package comes with a Vortex Strike Eagle scope and adjustable jack plate and riser level.
Ravin accessories live up to the same high standards as the company’s crossbows. For 2018, the leading crossbow manufacturer has added even more selection to their gear line-up, including new Ravin-engineered Lighted Arrows with LED nocks. Their ultra-bright orange color is extremely easy-to-track in flight, particularly when hunting during the low light of dusk and dawn.
Two illuminated arrow models are available: .003 Lighted Arrows and .001 Premium Lighted Arrows. They feature 100% pure carbon construction, aluminum nock bushings and 2” offset vanes. The difference is that the standard Lighted Arrows have a straightness tolerance of an impressive .003” while the Premium model has a precise straightness tolerance of .001” for maximum downrange accuracy. All Ravin-branded Lighted Arrows are designed for use ONLY with Ravin crossbows. Replacement Lighted Nocks are also available and come in packs of three. Ravin’s Lighted Nocks are compatible ONLY with Ravin Lighted Arrows.
For ultimate crossbow protection while traveling or going afield on rough hunts, Ravin has introduced a custom-designed Hard Case. It features reinforced Polymer construction with water-resistant seals, a manual air valve, dependable cam-over latches and a pre-cut soft foam insert to keep the crossbow secure. This compact, hard-shell case stores a fully-assembled Ravin crossbow (with mounted scope, quiver and arrows attached) and also features ample room to store extra arrows, a rangefinder, binoculars, etc.
Another innovation for 2018 is the Ravin’s new Jack Plate scope mount with adjustable elevation and Riser Level. The adjustable Jack Plate can be set for shots ranging from 20 to 200 yards with 250 (MOA) minutes on an angle adjustment. It’s quick and easy to dial in the exact range setting for every shot. All of these options are included with the R20 Sniper Package and are also compatible with either the R10 or R20.
All of these custom Ravin accessories join a portfolio of other popular gear items including a soft case; Vibration Dampeners for smoother, quieter shooting; a wide Neoprene Shoulder Sling for comfortable mobility; and a great selection of Ravin-branded hats, apparel and more. To see all of Ravin’s crossbows and accessories, visit RavinCrossbows.com.
Newington, NH (January 9, 2018) – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce its new high-performance, ASP20 break barrel air rifle. Available in .177 and .22 calibers, this suppressed single-shot, Advanced Sport Pellet (ASP) air rifle delivers down-range power and accuracy with the lightest cocking effort in its class, making it ideal for hunting small game.
This SIG break barrel air rifle also features the airgun industry’s most advanced trigger system – the smooth, crisp and adjustable ASP MatchLite® trigger. SIG SAUER engineers designed this completely new, two-stage adjustable match-grade trigger system to perform better than traditional airgun triggers on the market today. The ASP MatchLite trigger is ultra-smooth in its operation and can be adjusted to break at one of eight different pull rates – from 2.5 to 4 pounds – allowing users to select the break that’s most comfortable for them. The trigger breaks at 4mm, regardless of the pull rate selected.
SIG SAUER’s proprietary GlideLite™ cocking mechanism in the SIG ASP20 makes it significantly easier to use than other break barrel rifles. The ASP20 cocks at 33 lbs. versus the standard 48 – 52 lb. cocking force typically found in competitive products in this power range. The action of this air rifle is larger in diameter and shorter in length than most on the market. This brings the pivot point closer to the body, not only making the air rifle much easier to leverage but also more balanced and easier to shoot accurately.
Exceptional accuracy is another hallmark of the ASP20 which is the first SIG SAUER airgun to be built in the United States. SIG’s proprietary breech-locking system precisely aligns the barrel to the action, ensuring consistent accuracy. SIG SAUER also rifles its own barrels for the new ASP20 at its New Hampshire headquarters.
“The ASP20 is unique – a true game changer in the break barrel market with its unrivaled trigger system
and cocking mechanism – and it is the first airgun built at SIG SAUER’s state-of-the-art manufacturing
facility here in New Hampshire,” said Joseph Huston, Vice President and General Manager of the SIG SAUER Airgun Division. “We have adapted many of our firearms technologies in the design and production of the ASP20. The reliability and durability is unrivaled, and it’s incredibly fun to shoot.”
The ambidextrous safety of the SIG SAUER ASP20 is located outside the trigger guard, not inside. The
safety location makes it easy to engage using either the right or left hand.
Velocity vs. Muzzle Energy
Powered by a gas piston, the .177 caliber ASP20 delivers 20 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) of energy with muzzle velocity of 1021 feet per second (fps) using a 8.64 grain lead pellet while the .22 caliber delivers 23 ft-lbs of energy and a muzzle velocity of 841 fps with a 14.65 grain lead pellet. A common misconception among many is that high muzzle velocity makes for a better air rifle. In actuality, foot-pound muzzle energy is a more accurate gauge of the power of air rifles than the speed at which a projectile comes out of the barrel. Down-range accuracy and retained energy are better with a heavier projectile leaving the barrel at subsonic speed rather than an impractically-lightweight projectile leaving the barrel at a supersonic speed of 1400+ feet per second.
The .177 caliber ASP20 air rifle is ideal for hunting small game such as squirrels, crows and rodents while the .22 caliber model is well suited for hunting slightly larger animals such as woodchucks and groundhogs. The ASP20 has a SIG SAUER rifled steel barrel and is available with either a synthetic or wood stock. The SIG SAUER Whiskey3 ASP 4-12×44 Adjustable Objective (AO) riflescope, designed to handle the extreme bi-directional recoil of air rifles, will also be available for the ASP20 in May 2018.
MSRP:
.177 Wood Stock, Suppressor $489.99
.22 Wood Stock, Suppressor $489.99
.177 Synthetic Stock, Suppressor $399.99
.22 Synthetic Stock, Suppressor $399.99
Whiskey3 ASP 4-12×44 AO riflescope $359.99
For more information on SIG SAUER airguns, visit www.sigsauerasp.com.
Follow SIG SAUER on social media, including Facebook at www.facebook.com/sigsauerinc, Instagram at www.instagram.com/sigsauerinc, and YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/user/sigsauerinc.
About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is The Complete Systems Provider™, leading the industry in American innovation, ingenuity, and manufacturing. SIG SAUER® brings a dedication to superior quality, ultimate reliability, and unmatched performance that has made it the brand of choice among responsible citizens, and many of the world’s most elite military, government, and law enforcement units. SIG SAUER offers a full array of products to meet any mission parameter, from handguns and rifles to ammunition, electro-optics, suppressors, ASP(Advanced Sport Pellet) airguns and accessories. The largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland, SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified company with more than 1,700 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER, any of its products, or the SIG SAUER AcademySM, log on to www.sigsauer.com.
A versatile rifle stock that enables operatives to discharge their firearms while wearing a ballistic helmet with the visor fully lowered will be unveiled for the first time in the United States at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas (23 – 26 January).
163 year old Cardiff-based survival equipment manufacturers, BCB International Ltd, will be exhibiting on their stand (6606) the FRAMM®, an adjustable and foldable stock that allows end users to comfortably discharge their firearms in all firing positions.
BCB International’s International Sales Officer, Paul Ames, said: “The FRAMM® is good news for security professionals, airsofters and rifle enthusiasts. It is compatible with most in service firearms. Its rubberized non-slip stock pad maximizes comfort and firing stability. It also offers nine position settings to conform to any body and ballistic visor shapes. The FRAMM® is the stock for all firing positions.”
The FRAMM® is compatible with the following firearms: FN HERSTAL-SCAR, HK-MP5 A2, BERETTA-ARX 160, HK-MP5K-PDW, HK-G36, B&T-40×46, REMINGTON-ACR, CZ-805 A1 BREN, SIG SAUER-550/551.., B&T-APC556, HK-UMP.
BCB International will exhibit the FRAMM® on its stand (6606).
While several fixed stock options do exist to get around bulky head gear like visors, gas masks, and NVG’s. This is the first adjustable option I’ve seen that the end user can set to their preference to a wide degree.
Welcome to We Like Shooting’s Double Tap, Episode 46, Tonight we talk about gun tech, we’ll answer your questions on Dear WLS, we’ll talk about NOT GUNS, and revisit past gear, we’ll also have a new burn on Shit Talker Funky Walker
The idea of a truck gun is nothing new. It’s a gun you keep in the car or truck for situations beyond your handgun’s capability. Trunk guns should offer a substantial advantage over a handgun. The idea sounds simple enough, and it’s a concept recognized by most in the gun world. That said, keeping a gun in the vehicle presents some unique challenges
The biggest issue with a truck gun is theft. Gun thefts from vehicles are actually a common occurence. People may break into your car for the change in your cup holder and walk away with a shiny new gun. A stolen gun means an armed criminal.
You can remove your gun when you get home every night, but how long is it sitting alone in your car while you’re at work, or grocery shopping, or seeing a movie? It doesn’t take long to smash and grab a gun from a glove box, a center console, or from under a seat. Don’t believe that this is an issue? Check out these posts from the Gun Subreddit R/guns. Credit to Redditor Captain Ciph3r for making a list of these.
So what do you do? You bend what the words trunk gun actually mean.
Enter the KPOS Pathfinder
Just ditch the idea of leaving a gun in your car altogether. There is an option that does this and offers the benefits of a truck gun without the risk of having a gun stolen.
The KPOS Pathfinder is a non-NFA, non-firearm, piece of kit that can be kept in the car without nearly as much risk attached. The KPOS Pathfinder is best described as a shell that wraps around your handgun. Find the model of KPOS Pathfinder that works for a handgun you are willing to carry. Pair the two together and keep the KPOS Pathfinder in your vehicle and conceal carry the applicable handgun. Without a gun installed in the kit, it’s just a metal shell. If it’s stolen you’re out some cash, but you haven’t armed a criminal.
They don’t make one for every gun, but the lineup is impressive and includes most major companies. If you like mouse guns you are out of luck. If you are like Keith and I this isn’t an issue and you prefer a full-sized handgun for daily carry anyway.
How It Works
My model was provided by ZFI Inc and is for the Glock series of handguns. In addition to the Pathfinder, ZFI’s kit also includes a set of sights, a single point sling, and a nice carry bag. I’m using the Glock 17, but all medium frame compact and full-sized Glocks will fit this kit. The make or break it factor would be how fast I could install the gun into the KPOS.
With just a bit of practice it’s surprisingly fast and intuitive. You’ll need at least a few seconds to install it. It’s also impossible to install it in an unsafe way. This system secures the Glock and there is no play once installed. The KPOS locks onto the Glock’s rail and uses a back plate equipped with a spring-loaded plunger to keep the rear end in place.
The Pathfinder model has what’s essentially an AR-style buffer tube. This makes it easy to install a pistol brace. The pistol buffer tube can still fold with the brace equipped, but the gun cannot be fired with the brace in the folded position. A pistol brace can legally be shouldered, be attached to the arm, or be used as a cheek rest.
Why it Works
The benefits of this kit over a standard handgun are substantial. The KPOS G2 Pathfinder offers shooters the following:
A longer sight radius
The ability to mount an optic
Three points of contact for more stable shooting
Picatinny rails for lights/lasers/AFGs etc.
The assembly gives me a stable platform for making shots on small targets out to 50 yards. The design increases the overall control of the weapon and adds a bit of weight to it. While a 9mm Glock doesn’t have excessive recoil or muzzle rise the KPOS Pathfinder reduces both. This isn’t a big deal for close range shooting, but at the 50-yard line, it makes a world of difference.
Combine an optic, three points of contact, and very little recoil and muzzle rise, and you get a gun that can hit targets consistently at 50 yards. I’m not talking about hitting giant B 27 man-sized silhouettes. I can make my 21-inch-tall steel popper ring and sing over and over at 50 yards. The Pathfinder turns a handgun into an effective PDW.
Reliability has yet to be an issue. The KPOS and Glock work well together. There are no issues with cycling or ejection. I never ran into issues with the brass cases getting caught between the gun and the shell. The gun has no issues cycling inside the shell and clearance isn’t a problem.
The magazine release and slide lock function like a standard Glock. The only control change comes from racking the gun. You use an AR 15 style charging handle to rack the slide. It takes some significant force to rack the gun. If the charging handle had one of the larger latch mods this would become easier.
The KPOS Pathfinder kit doesn’t change the title status of the firearm. With my Glock installed it’s still just a handgun. As a result, this may affect the way you can carry the kit assembled with a gun in your state. Since I live in Florida I could legally carry the entire Pathfinder assembled and concealed if I chose to.
The kit costs about the same as a lower end dedicated PCC. Admittedly when combined with a Glock the overall price isn’t insignificant. You get what you pay for though, and comparing the cost to a dedicated truck carbine? YMMV.
The KPOS frame is one solid piece of aluminum. I can see the cost turning some to other considerations but I can equally see why the KPOS isn’t cheap. The one advantage this kit doesn’t offer over a handgun is a more powerful cartridge. If you feel the need for a rifle or shotgun caliber truck gun the KPOS isn’t for you.
The combination of a Pathfinder kit and a carry pistol is the safest and most secure means to add a trunk gun to your vehicle. It extends your gun’s effective range, makes it easier to control, and gives you a significant control advantage over just a handgun. It satisfies the requirement of a trunk gun, without taking the risk of a gun getting stolen. Even outside of a truck gun it’s a unique and fun way to modify your Glock.
Who?
Armament Systems and Procedures or ASP
Never heard of them?
Neither had I until about a month ago but if you’re in police equipment procurement you probably know the name. ASP has been a leading Law Enforcement supplier for decades. Flashlights, batons, handcuffs, training, and training aids have been ASP’s premier products to the LEO community.
Products useful for one market usually have crossover into more and ASP this year at SHOT Show (Booth# 11971) will be opening toward the civilian self protection and EDC markets.
ASP is debuting an expansive selection of handheld duty ready lights to meet end user requirements. The company was a complete unknown entity, but their response when I began inquiring about specifics was… well, thorough.
Instead of a vaguely descriptive sales pitch about tactical lumen dynamics or any of the other buzzwords they said “here look”. They sent me the Dot, Raven, Pro DF, Tungsten, and Turbo.
One of the greatest features I’ve seen on any handheld was immediately apparent on four of the lights, micro USB recharge. Not just an optional rechargeable battery with a ‘buy it later’ recharge pack, the lights themselves plug into a micro USB.
You can plug the lights into your car, laptop, phone charger, wall outlet and all the hardware is included. The Dot has an internal rechargeable battery and the Turbo, Tungsten, and Pro DF have the ASP Proprietary 18650 Li-Ion battery. All of the 18650 powered lights can use CR123A batteries as alternative power sources, the use of the disposable batteries also uptick the lumen output.
The individual capabilities of each of these lights cover a wide range from simple single mode to multi mode selective illumination options. As I dig into each of them individually I’ll detail the features in their reviews.
I have adopted the Tungsten as my EDC light and testing begins immediately.
The Raven is ASPs newest little penlight.
Two AAA battery power source and the size of an average ink pen to conveniently ride in a pocket, MOLLE, or a myriad other places a pen can be placed. The 140 lumen Raven should be shipping right around SHOT Show.
I’ll be swinging by Booth #11971 and speaking with ASP more in depth on their product line, training, and company focus moving into 2018.
In the meantime swing by ASP’s webpage. You don’t need to wait until SHOT to grab a new light, except if you want a Raven.
EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 9, 2018 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced it has added a new model to its PolyTac® line of tactical lights to include an enhanced, dual fuel version. The new light, the PolyTac® X, features 600 lumens, and offers the versatility of a rechargeable battery option.
The light can be powered by either two 3-volt CR123 lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 18650 lithium ion battery. This multi-battery option allows for use of primary disposable batteries if the rechargeable cell is out of power.
“With its battery versatility and powerful lumen rating, the new PolyTac X is among the brightest and most adaptable polymer tactical lights on the market today,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “It is ideal for everything from conducting searches in low light to lighting up an outdoor trail to repairing equipment. Even when a charging source is not available, you can use disposable batteries, ensuring that you will never run out of power in any situation.”
The PolyTac X uses a power LED to provide three lighting modes: high, medium, low, and strobe. Regardless of battery source, the light delivers 600 lumens on high, 11,485 candela, and a 205-meter beam distance, which is enough to provide critical lighting for a range of tactical uses. When using CR123A batteries, run times range from 2.75 to 34 hours; when using the 18650 battery, they range from 3.5 to 36 hours. On the strobe setting, run times are 5.5 hours and 8 hours, respectively.
The light’s TEN-TAP® programmable push-button switch allows users to select from three programs: high/strobe/low (factory default); high only or low/medium/high.
The PolyTac X is exceptionally durable, featuring a case made of high impact super tough nylon polymer that also provides a sure grip. It weighs 4.34 ounces and measures 5.46 inches.
The new light features an IPX7-rated design, providing waterproof operation to 1 meter for 30 minutes, and is impact-resistant tested to 3 meters. It is available in black, yellow, or coyote.
Streamlight offers an optional 18650 Battery Charger that can recharge either one or two batteries simultaneously, and permits charging through either AC/DC or USB power sources.
The PolyTac X has an MSRP of $75.00. It is packaged with two CR123 batteries and a removable pocket clip and comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime warranty.
About Streamlight
Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight, Inc. has more than 45 years of experience making tough, durable, long-lasting flashlights designed to serve the specialized needs of professionals and consumers alike. Since 1973, the company has designed, manufactured and marketed high-performance flashlights, and today offers a broad array of lights, lanterns, weapon light/laser sighting devices, and scene lighting solutions for professional law enforcement, military, firefighting, industrial, automotive, and outdoor applications. Streamlight is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For additional information, please call 800-523-7488, visit streamlight.com or connect with us on facebook.com/streamlight;twitter.com/Streamlight; insta
I read last night that CMC General Neller has or is green lighting a massive improvement program to the United States Marine Corps Infantry equipment.
Source here at Military.com
I’ve been following the various rifle, armor, vehicle , and equipment improvement programs since before I enlisted in 2006. I’ve wanted to see an improved rifle from the M16 and M4 be fielded for awhile.
The current rifles have served well and are still excellent systems but several modern rifle iterations, even those based on the AR15, are producing notable improvements in accuracy and reliability. The general evolution in most modern equipment has left the military with a decade wide gap on some of its systems fielded vs modern capabilities and Gen. Neller is throwing one to the Grunts.
“I could kit out every grunt in the Marine Corps with the coolest s*** head-to-toe for $100 million,” he said. “And I intend to do that.” – Gen. Neller, comparing the cost to an F35B JSF
M27s, PMAGs, Carl Gustav’s, M855A1, and much more for the infantry seems to be fast tracking down the pipeline and I am looking forward to seeing the Military close the tech gap for the Infantry.
