I must admit that I mention ITT solely on the basis that I was simply blown away by the technology during a demonstration inside their their demonstration trailer(at TREXPO East), rather than their products being anything “new”. The only really new thing about ITT’s products is their most advanced intensifier tube, called “The Pinnacle”, that now goes beyond Gen III+. …
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EOTech Electro-Optics Technologies at TREXPO East
The EOTech “HOLOgraphic Diffraction Sight” (HDS) is beyond a doubt the highest-speed, lowest-drag optical sight for tactical shoulder weapons that is currently available. Utilizing the same technology as the Heads-Up Display (HUD) in modern fighter jets, the HDS projects a red holographic circular reticle with center dot directly onto the target. This is very different from standard red dot and …
Read More »Pinnacle Armor Makes Big Splash at TREXPO East
Think of a bullet-resistant vest designed for police and miltary, capable of defeating 5.56 and .308 full metal jacket rounds, and even AP sabot rounds, like Winchester/Olin’s SLAP .308 and Bofors Carl Gustaf’s XM995 5.56 and XM993 .308. Please realize that I’m not talking about a vest that utilizes a hard tactical chest plate. I’m talking about a vest whose …
Read More »Heckler and Koch’s G36C Mini-Assault Rifle: TREXPO East
Heckler & Koch has just introduced their new G36C mini-assault rifle, which incorporates an 8 ½ inch barrel and is even more compact than their G36K model. Mini-assault rifles are currently the biggest trend in tactical and special operations weaponry, as they provide much better performance(i.e. penetration) against both hard targets and body armor than submachine guns. The new gun …
Read More »International Cartridge Corporation at TREXPO East
This is one very interesting company. International Cartridge Corporation has teamed up with Sinterfire to create and produce specialized training and tactical ammunition for SWAT and special operations use. Both types of ammunition utilize powdered metal technology in creating non-jacketed lead-free rounds that can do literally just about anything the customer needs it to do, depending on what needs to …
Read More »DSA Inc. SA58 .308 Battle Carbines and Subcarbines at TREXPO East 2001
by David Crane david@defensereview.com A terrific gentleman by the name of Giovanni Milano(think he’s Italian?), was at the DSA booth to meet and greet everyone, and explain DSA’s .308 battle rifles. Giovanni is both a production manager and senior technician for the company. DSA Inc. makes what many authorities regard as the best FAL .308 (7.62x51mm) rifles ever made. DSA …
Read More »TREXPO East–Tactical Toys for Big Boys.
Hey everybody, I’m sorry for the lack of updates over the last couple of weeks, but I’ve been travelling, and extremely busy. I actually just got back in town, and will shortly be writing about my experience at TREXPO East, the most important tactical and special operations technology show in the country. I had a really great time there and …
Read More »New 11-87P 14
Remington’s new 14" Tactical model 11-87 is designed for military and law enforcement operators who need a short barrelled shotgun for entry use. Click here to visit Remington’s site and get more info about the new gun.
Read More »Precision Sights International LPA Ghost Ring Shotgun Sight System.
DefRev has found a very interesting ghost ring sight system for combat shotguns. The system consists of a BAR series rear ghost ring sight and SG series fron sight. The rear ghost ring sight is fully adjustable. Almost any tactical pump or semi-auto shotgun can be upgraded with the system. The sights are made by LPA, and are being marketed …
Read More »Insight Technology M6 Tactical Light/Laser Sight for Pistols Just Released
Insight Technology Incorporated has just come out with their M6 under-barrel mounted light/laser unit for handguns. The unit integrates a white light illuminator with a visible red laser, all in a compact package. DefRev will be looking to acquire one of these units for testing (probably on a Glock), as soon as possible. You can visit the tacical illuminator page …
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