Wolf officially releases its line of optics for sale to the public. Included in its offerings is the PSU, a 1x-4x competitor to the Raytheon Elcan. It is equipped with graduations for work out to 800 m and includes seven low light reticle settings as well as throw lever quick-detach mounts.
Also, included in their offerings is a series of night vision devices. Of these the PN23 is a dedicated night optic with integral IR illumination source. Similarly, the PN22 maintains all of the capabilities of the PN23; however, also includes the ability to transition to no IR support for full use during the daylight hours. Lastly, the PN21K is a PVS-14 style monocular designed to be mounted on the head or hard mounted behind an optic on a rifle.
At VSO we had the opportunity to run these optics through several hard days of testing and evaluation and were impressed.
For more information check out the interview and official release video below:
We recently attended the Big 3 Event in Dayton Beach, FL. While there we met up with Elite Tactical Systems Group (ETS) and learned about their new magazines. In conversation with the ETS guys the topic of rugged testing came up and their claims were interesting. So I flat out asked them "Let's test them right now, what do you think?" They agreed and of we went.
While prepping up to go off the wire Eric and Chad from IraqVeteran8888 were passing by and we asked if they wanted to come play? They obliged and played a major role in the testing. So without further delay here is our torture testing of ETS Magazines.
Recently we visited Asymmetric Solutions for a second time. While there we did a few filming sessions, a photo shoot for some equipment, and of course some hardcore training. Two days of training to be exact; some of it filmed, most of it not. Two classes were filmed for which videos will be forthcoming. Tactical Pistol 1 and Tactical Rifle 1. Both courses were taught by highly credentialed individuals who have re-purposed their skill sets and experience to instructing across the board.
We put Wombat into the Pistol course with a camera attached to his head and inserted the rest of the team into the Tactical Rifle course. I bounced back and forth between the two courses observing the guys' performance and ran the camera.
As an observer that day, the major take away was that the instructors are just DAMN AWESOME. Highly skilled, knowledgeable, personable, and most importantly, very candid and funny.
While post production is taking a considerable amount of time I now am able to present to you a look inside a Tactical Pistol 1 Course at Asymmetric Solutions. This facility is located near Farmington, Missouri and offers a full compliment of course ranging from basic to expert level. Hopefully we will see you at the range sometime soon.
Taking a look at the Sig Sauer 556R, again. Last summer we got one of these in and quickly identified a few issues.
Over this past winter we went over it again after some hard use. This time we had a guest in the house... Tactical Tunes AKA FXHummel1. For those of you who aren't in the know, he is an AK guy. I would consider all my crew to be of the AR crowd so this was a welcome perspective. He adds a few points from the perspective of an AK owner but came to the same relative opinion. It's a nice gun, but it is not without issue. Tune in and tell us what you think.
The DoubleTap defensive handgun. This is a mean, all business little pocket rocket. To be honest, being able to carry a .45 auto and feel like I have an extra phone in my pocket is pretty amazing.
Tactical Walls just does it right. Great, American-Made products, employing great, Americans. What else can you ask for? Oh, how about a little break on the entire product line? Well here you go if you enter the code in the description of the above video at check out you are going to save five-percent. I personally have installed two Tactical Walls and am not only pleased, but also looking into a third.
Thanks for watching everyone, don't forget to like and share the video and get that discount.
It's been a while since I gave an update on our video series on Asymmetric Solutions USA, located near Farmington Missouri. So I thought I would touch base. This week I would like to focus on two videos in particular. The reason is this: When VSO went there we received a broad spectrum of training that very few places can replicate; both with the depth of knowledge in their training cadre and the capabilities of their facility. The following two videos contain information that everyone should have access to and be able to easily incorporate into their training regimen, carry doctrine, and home defense planning.
"How to Handle a Home-Invasion with Kids"
While VSO was onsite we learned how to operate the shoot house as a team and kill bad-guys very efficiently. Two of the chief rules were never go into a room by yourself, and always maintain communication with your buddies. So in an after action interview with the manager of the instructor cadre who will remain unnamed I posed this question:
What if you are by yourself? Single? Perhaps a parent with children? What if evil knocks on your door then?
In a jovial manner, he suggested getting married and then we got down to brass tacks. I could ramble on but lets let the professional take it from here:
The second video I would like to talk about is this piece:
"Retaining Your Firearm in a Crowd or CQB Situation"
This fine nugget of gold came out in an impromptu manner when head instructor Grady Powell was prepping us for entrance into the kill house. Grady is an excellent instructor that is very free flowing in his teaching style, allowing him to move through progressions rapidly if everyone is on the same page, and spend more time on areas that need work. I very much enjoyed spending the day under his custody. In the following video we are simulating a crowded area with a target that needs taken down. The progressions eventually turn to frantic, then to semi-hostile individuals obstructing your firing solution. When you watch this drill and listen to his advice on handling your firearm imagine two scenarios.
1.) You are in a crowded area, a mall, movie theater, party, ect. and a crazy person opens fire on the crowd. You are a CCW holder who decides to act. It's absolute chaos with people running every direction, smashing into each other, trying to get out of harms way.
2.) Same situation, only this time the crowd misidentifies you as the shooter and decides to act against you.
How do you respond? Well once again let's pick up with the experts:
I hope everyone who watched these videos gained something. IF you didn't and you were all trained up, cuddos. (liar)
On one final note:
I have had several requests for hand to hand combat instruction taught by Grady Powell. I'll make you a deal. On my next visit to AS, come on down. You fight Mr. Powell and I will gladly film.While we were there, one of my crew asked me if there was "some kind of size restriction on being in the Special Forces?". Every person we met while we were there would be a formidable adversary in any degree of combat. Grady was no exception and " I ain't touchin' that guy" because his high-drag, low-speed is still fatal to us mere mortals.
As always, if you are looking for your certified badass card, check into our friends at Asymmetric Solutions and tell them Spectre sent Ya!
Having handled multiple bullpup designs in my career, I am really excited about the potential this design holds. The full synopsis on the system can be had straight from the horse's mouth in the below interview with Desert Tech themselves at SHOT Show 2014 . However, the major take away is this: The MDR is going to be the most adaptable, mission specific bullpup design to date. The projected release date is sometime in 2015. I am looking forward to getting my hands on one for these for some rigorous stress testing. In my opinion, the innovative design of the operating system and rugged construction are a formula for reliability and sustainability previously achieved only as recently as the release of the Tavor series.
In closing I think that Desert Tech as upped the ante a bit, making the standard caliber .308 Winchester and then scaling the conversions down to 5.56NATO. It will be interesting to see how IWI and other bullpup manufacturers answer. At the same time, the larger caliber presents its own challenges. We are truly living in interesting times.
Keep an eye out for updates, because if you want to know something's breaking point the VSO track record speaks for itself. #GLOCK
In this video James talks about his trolls and gives a conservative estimate of how positive the influence of his haters have been on his business. A message to James' trolls: You just got smoked\!
I guess I can understand where some people come from- Yeah, Mr. Yeager comes off as a prick sometimes. To bad, get over it. If I am paying someone for training, I want violence of action, not hand holding. Yes, dangerous things happen at Tactical Response, last I checked gun fights are pretty dangerous. You fight like you train and I would venture to guess that if you are hating you fight like a Kardashian.
Yes, You heard it right!! In the video above James announces that he is going to be doing a documentary about YOU- the gun community. I am looking forward to seeing this. Although I have never met him, I have several friends that have; both my impressions and their anecdotal accounts speak volumes: James is the caliber of individual that I want on my side when things start breaking. Likewise, I think this documentary is going to be well done. Check out the video above for details on how you can help. Tell James that Spectre sent ya, who knows, maybe FXHummel and I can photobomb one of the shots.
I had an excellent opportunity this past weekend to link up with the quality outfit of P.O.I. Tactical.
They are planning a 1 mile shoot later this year at Thunder Valley Precision In preparation for this shoot, I did some searching, and measuring, and found a space spanning 1km at the VSO compound. I thought it would be a good warm up for them.
Not only are they quality people, but they had some very nice weaponry. They sported a Savage 110 and a Barrett M98B. Both chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. For this trip they turned out some custom loads using 300gn BTHPs. These massive rounds had a muzzle velocity of 2600 fps, and delivered more energy to the target at 1000 meters than a .308 Winchester at the muzzle.
True to VSO form, the day was not perfect by any means. Variable high winds, storms, all mixed with saturating humidity, 95 degree direct sunlight and a massive infestation of grasshoppers. So is Ohio in October; a flame flickers violently just before it goes out. Despite the environmental challenges and annoyances operators from POI and VSO were able to score hits consistently.
There will be multiple videos from this day on both channels; however, for now we both produced trailers with some of the awesome video captured by our crews.
And if you are wondering why this qualifies for The Breaking Shit Blog, look no further than the targets. However, if that does not satisfy your craving for broken kit, then we have that too. During the course of fire the concussion from the M98B was great enough to shatter the lens cap on its optic. Likewise, the shrapnel splash from the target dug some nice gashes is the GO PRO protective case.
My opinions on the two weapon systems will be detailed in a later video and subsequent blog post.
