Desert TECH MDR Debut: SHOT Show 2014

The Desert Tech (Formerly Desert Tactical Arms) Micro Dynamic Rifle or MDR. In as few words as possible:


My Dream Rifle. OR  May Decimate Rivals

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

Troy Industries Products: Disapproved

I am not going to pretentend that I dug this information up one own. Credit is due to Tim from the Military Arms Channel. On his blog The Bang Switch, there is a full synopsis of the situation at Troy and why you should add them to your black list. Please read their piece  titled "Hiring Follies of Troy Industries" to get the full scoop.

As for me, all Troy products have been removed from the VSO Approved Gear List. I have also advised my entire team of the situation, their reaction was immediate and unanimous: No more Troy products will be purchased unless corrective action is taken. Here is a direct message to Troy Industries on behalf of the VSO team: 

As a company who claims to support the rights of the people it is your duty to ensure that the officials that you employ share the ideals outlined in the constitution.You have cried foul in the past when Dicks Sporting Goods singled your company out for your Ar-15 products. Now WE, your clients, are crying foul and demand that you stand with us rather than those who stand against us. It is your choice which road you choose to follow, the one with the big government contracts or the one with the people. As it sits now, will not support your company or products for the anti-American stance of these hires. Correct this action or the message will permeate throughout the shooting community.

Thanks again to MAC & The Bang Switch  for bringing light to the situation. Please go over and comment telling them that Spectre sent ya.