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SIG SAUER Releases Enhanced MPX Pistol Caliber Carbine with Upgraded Features

Friday, November 30th, 2018

SIG SAUER Releases Enhanced MPX Pistol Caliber Carbine with Upgraded Features
Newington, N.H. (November 27, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the enhanced MPX Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC), redesigned and upgraded for performance shooting sports, and to fulfill the needs of competitive and professional shooters alike.

The newly optimized SIG SAUER MPX PCC platform includes a Timney® single-stage trigger, free-float ergonomic slim line M-LOK™ handguard, 16” threaded barrel, 5-position telescoping stock, 3 chamber compensator, and ambidextrous controls. The MPX PCC is a black hard-coat anodized aluminum frame that comes optics ready with a 30-round magazine capacity.

“The enhanced MPX PCC offers a more robust set of features making it ready to go right out of the box at the same price point,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “Our team of engineers has incorporated improvements into the MPX PCC that will benefit the end-user of this product, while reducing the overall weight of the rifle by a pound. At SIG we are always looking to combine value with the quality our consumers demand from us, and the enhanced MPX PCC is a great example of this.”

The SIG SAUER MPX PCC is a favorite of the competitive PCC shooter, and is the exclusive rifle of Team SIG Professional Shooter Lena Miculek. Regarded as the top female competitive PCC shooter in the world Miculek recently became the first female to earn a top five overall finish in PCC at the 2018 USPSA Nationals, and was the first female to win Master Class for PCC.

“When it comes to my competition equipment I want a rifle that’s reliable, accurate, and easy to shoot, and the SIG MPX PCC checks all the boxes,” added Team SIG Professional Shooter Lena Miculek. “With my MPX PCC I move easily between stages, and I have seen improved speed, greater accuracy, and really elevated my competition to the next level. The enhancements that SIG has incorporated into the MPX PCC will make a real difference to the professional shooter and be quickly realized in competition.”

The new SIG SAUER MPX PCC rifle is currently chipping, and available in retail stores. To learn more about the MPX PCC visit sigsauer.com.

MONDO – Francesco Francavilla ‘Planet of the Apes’ Poster

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

It’s the 50th year anniversary of the sci-fi classic ‘Planet of the Apes’, and to celebrate MONDO is releasing an extremely limited release poster by artist Francesco Francavilla. The poster is screenprinted, and sized at 24″x36″. Only 250 hand-numbered posters will be made available, and like many MONDO releases of this kind, they’re only be available on the MONDO website at a random time tomorrow, 11/30.

The poster is priced at $55, and is expected to ship January 2019. If you’re interested, keep an eye out on the MONDO website through tomorrow.

mondotees.com

Black Mesa: Xen Trailer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

Black Mesa is a remake of the 1998 video game Half-Life, developed by a team of fans known as Crowbar Collective. Black Mesa is notable as not only is it a solid remake of what is considered one of the greatest video games of all time, but the project is actually sanctioned by original Half-Life developer Valve Corporation, so much that it was approved for sale on Valve’s digital distribution platform, Steam.

Despite an initial release in 2012, however, Black Mesa is still technically in development. The last portion of the game, the Xen borderworld, has been announced and pushed back a few times, since what was originally a December 2017 release date. But, with this new trailer, Crowbar Collective not only teases their own interpretation and expansion of Xen for Black Mesa, but also promises a second quarter 2019 release.

While that’s still some months away, it’s great to see something new(ish) related to Half-Life have a tangible release date.

store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa

PSA – ‘SNEK-15’ AR-15 Lower

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

If you’re finding your meme AR-15 lower supply critically low, then you may want to go in for one of PSA’s SNEK-15 receivers. Available only for a single run, the SNEK-15 lower receiver is forged from 7075-T6 aluminum, and features markings inspired by the ‘No Step On Snek’ meme, derived from the famed Revolutionary War-era Gadsden Flag. The magwell features the No Step Snek logo, while the selector switch is marked ‘WAT SNEK’ – safe, ‘STEP SNEK’ – semi-auto, and ‘MAD SNEK’ – full-auto. The lower is MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 2 black anodized.

palmettostatearmory.com/psa-no-step-on-snektm-ar-15-stripped-lower-receiver

Ground Hammer Beer

Monday, November 26th, 2018

Spilling Blood in the Same Mud Since 1917.

This year saw the launch of Ground Hammer Beer in Hereford. The brand hopes to release stateside at Ft Bragg NC in early 2019, with the help of some SOF friends over there.

They brew traditional British beers made with American hops. It’s a tribute to over 100 years of standing side by side with their American cousins.

Proceeds from each beer sold go towards The SAS Regimental Association, who support the welfare of both soldiers and their families. Registered Charity No. 254393

They are looking for outlets and bars who’d like to stock it and put funds back into great causes.

groundhammer.com

Instagram:@groundhammerbeer

This post was originally featured on Soldier Systems Daily.

Escape From New York – 4K Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray

Sunday, November 25th, 2018

For those of us who are still a bit sore about the UK-regional exclusivity of the John Carpenter 4K Restoration theatrical releases, you can still get a hold of the limited release Collector’s Edition Blu-Rays. The Escape From New York Collector’s Edition consists of 4 disks:

– Ultra HD disk of the movie
– Blu-ray disk of the movie
– Extra Features disk
– Original soundtrack on CD

The set is also accompanied by the 4K release theatrical poster, 5 artcards, and a behind-the-scenes booklet complete with scene stills, articles, and an essay by film journalist Kim Newman.

This set is retailing for roughly 40 USD, and can be shipped to the States if bought from UK Amazon. The other 3 Carpenter films (They Live, The Fog, and Prince of Darkness) are also available.

www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-New-York-Collectors-Blu-Ray/dp/B07H53CVPQ

Kitfox Design Group Launches Firearm Cookie Cutters

Saturday, November 24th, 2018

Combining your love of baked goods and weapons

BOISE, IDAHO (November 21, 2018) – Do you remember when Kitfox Design Group broke the internet by creating a coloring book full of firearms? It’s hard to forget, since it sold like wildfire and was featured nearly everywhere. This time around Kitfox is releasing a set of five firearm themed cookie cutters. Available as of 9 a.m. Eastern Time today on the Kitfox Design Group website, there is no better way to express your love for firearms at Aunt Judith’s annual holiday party than a plate full of revolver shaped sugar cookies.

Some customers are already saying “that’s the most awesome thing I’ve seen in ages!” If you don’t think these cookie cutters are awesome and hilarious, go ahead and forward this along to someone with a sense of humor. The cookie cutters are quite literally perfect for every occasion.

Going to a boring holiday party and want to spice things up with some Krinkov shaped gingerbread cookies? You got it! “My wife and mother in law are giving me shady looks about the cookie cutters. I love it!” They’re sure to trigger your safe space loving blue haired cousin, too. Maybe you’re just taking it easy this holiday season, and simply want to eat a glock shaped keto shortbread cookie with your veteran-brewed coffee while wearing your Kalashnikov-themed ugly Christmas sweater.

It doesn’t matter what kind of cookies you make or how you decorate them – these cookie cutters are sure to create some sweet conversation about firearms this holiday season. That is ultimately the goal of Kitfox Design Group: creating the opportunity for positive conversations surrounding firearms without having to be at the range or at a gun counter. It doesn’t get much more American than this.

Kitfox Design Group is headed up by Sara Westman, a graphic designer and technical illustrator in the firearms industry, known for her Firearm Coloring Books and high detail firearm morale patches.

www.kitfoxdesigngroup.com

G-SHOCK X Transformers – Optimus Prime

Friday, November 23rd, 2018

The G-SHOCK X Transformers Optimus Prime is a collaboration between Casio Japan and toy company Takara Tomy. It consists of a collectable Optimus Prime figure which stows a color-matching G-SHOCK 6900 watch within its chest cavity. The figure transforms into a pedestal for the watch to remove it, which can be replaced with Optimus’ Matrix of Leadership – known as the Chrono Matrix for this figure.

This set is a Japanese-exclusive release, and is retailing for approximately 250 USD.

tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/mall_ex/gsh_rnm

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

Did you have a good Turkey day? Tell us about it in the comment section. Oh, and enjoy this completely unrelated clip from the greatest gangster movie never made:

Mission First Tactical (MFT) Introduces the Extreme Duty 5.56 Polymer Mag

Wednesday, November 21st, 2018

The EXDPM556 magazines are the latest addition to the MFT Magzine line-up. Over engineered for today’s modern warrior.

Horsham, Pa. (November 2018) – Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT™), a leader in USA-made rifle/carbine accessories, is proud to introduce the latest addition to the MFT magazine line, the Extreme Duty 5.56 Polymer Magazine (EXDPM556). Designed for the AR15/M4 platform but allowing for use with wide range of non-AR15/M4 platforms.

Manufactured using the newest material technology and processes, the magazines with their next generation long glass fiber polymer construction offer the trifecta of perfection in structural performance; strength, durability and stiffness. The stiffness allows the magazine to maintain its integrity without additional weight with an additional benefit of top performance even at elevated temperatures. The longer length reinforcing fibers produce increased strength and prevents deformation and polymer fatigue. Additionally, the Extreme Duty 5.56 mags offer increased durability through a more efficient energy transfer between the polymer and the longer fiber filaments during an impact. A long-life USGI-Spec stainless steel spring is corrosion resistant. The four-way, anti-tilt, self-lubricating follower keeps the rounds aligned and makes mag feeding consistent and reliable, while virtually eliminating jambs.

Confidence in handling the new Extreme Duty 5.56 mags is a piece of cake, even during weather or duress. The front and rear of the gripping surface is ribbed for a positive grip, even with gloves. An oversized bolt-catch provides enhanced reliability of the bolt-catch operation. The flared floor plate allows for an easier grip in handling and extraction and one-hand reloads. Wrapping up the multiple benefits to the newest addition to the MFT magazine line is a paint dox matrix to allow for easy marking and identification of magazines and the tool-less disassembly with the double floor plate safety release tabs.

Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty 5.56 Polymer magazines are built for hard shooting and extreme treatment and shooting conditions and come with a Lifetime Warranty.

Extreme Duty 5.56 Polymer Mag Specs:

Model Number: EXDPM556

Height: 7.494”

Width: .940”

Length: 2.525”

Color: Black, SDE (Tan)

MSRP: $12.99

For more information on Mission First Tactical, visit www.missionfirsttactical.com.

Sideshow Collectables – The Sword Of Inigo Montoya

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

“My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father. Prepare to die!”

‘The Princess Bride’ is a classic and memorable film, with the above quote, and the character attached to it, Inigo Montoya, being one of its most oft-mentioned references. Factory Entertainment and Sideshow Collectables have partnered up to release an officially licensed replica of Inigo’s sword from the film. Copied from the original prop sword, this replica features an SAE1060, hand-forged blade, and an ivory leather-wrapped handle. The sword is further decorated with an intricate gold-plated brass basket, inlaid with reproduction gemstones.

Like many Sideshow releases, this one’s a pre-order, with an expected release date of October 2019.

www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/the-princess-bride-the-sword-of-inigo-montoya-factory-entertainment-904191

Once Upon A Deadpool Trailer

Monday, November 19th, 2018

So, this is a strange one: it’s Deadpool 2, but reedited to achieve a PG-13 rating, and it has a framing device where Deadpool is telling the events of the film to a kidnapped Fred Savage, who is essentially playing the same role he did as the kid in ‘The Princess Bride’. As far as the meta humor goes, it’s pretty Deadpool appropriate. Plus, Ryan Reynolds only agreed to do the movie if some of the proceeds when to a charitable organization.

Once Upon A Deadpool will be a limited release in theaters starting December 12.

Classic Army M132 Airsoft Microgun

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

Classic Army’s M132 Microgun is a minigun-style airsoft gun. The M132 features 4 barrels, and weighs 9 lbs. Powered by either HPA or Green Gas, the M132 is capable of shooting 38 rounds per second, and it feeds from an integrated 2200-round magazine, which is spring-loaded to insure proper feeding regardless of orientation. The M132 is compatible with standard AEG barrels, hopups, and buckings, and is electric motor driven.

www.classicarmy.com

Phased Plasma Rifle in the 40 Watt Range

Saturday, November 17th, 2018

“Just what you see, pal.”

A classic scene from an equally classic movie. But, seriously, having that many weapons out on the counter at the same time is really dumb. Even if your “customer” wasn’t a futuristic killing machine covered in synthetic skin.

Alita: Battle Angel Trailer 3

Friday, November 16th, 2018

For a live-action adaption of a 90s manga series, this actually looks pretty decent.

SIG SAUER Expands Legion Series Pistols with P938 and P238 Micro-Compact

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

Newington, N.H. (November 15, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of the Legion Series of firearms with the introduction of the P938 and P238 micro-compact pistols. Legion is an exclusive product line developed by SIG SAUER based on input from elite shooting professionals, and designed to exceed the expectations of the serious shooter.

“The introduction of these two micro-compact pistols to the Legion Series was driven by our Legion members whom have been asking us to expand this product line,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “With the addition of the Legion series P938 and P238 pistols, not only have we have expanded our Legion series of pistols, we have also introduced an entirely new category of pistols to Legion with the micro-compact.”

The Legion Series P238 and P938 micro-compact pistols are both 9mm, hammer-fired pistols, equipped with X-RAY3 Day/Night Sights. These pistols are all-metal with a Legion-gray coated slide and frame, a precision machined aluminum trigger, custom high-checkered black G10 grips with a Legion medallion. Like all Legion Series pistols the P238 and P938 feature a reduced and contoured elite beavertail, which allows for a higher grip, but a reduced profile, thus eliminating printing. The Legion Series P238 and P938 pistols come standard with three 7-round magazines.

SIG SAUER’s Legion is an exclusive members-only access program available to owners of the SIG SAUER Legion Series of firearms. Upon registration of any Legion Series firearm, members receive a complimentary thermo-mold carrying case, a challenge coin matched to the firearm, exclusive access to Legion gear and merchandise, and receive exclusive communications from SIG SAUER and the Legion.

The P238 Legion Series Micro-Compact:
Total length: 5.5” Barrel Length: 2.7” Weight (incl. magazine): 15.2 oz.
Height: 4.3” Width: 1.1” Sight Radius: 3.8”

MSRP: $850.00

The P938 Legion Series Micro-Compact:
Total length: 5.9” Barrel Length: 3.0” Weight (incl. magazine): 17 oz.
Height: 4.3” Width: 1.1” Sight Radius: 4.0”

MSRP: $904.00

The Legion Series P238 and P938 micro-compact pistol is available in retail stores.

To learn more about the complete Legion series of firearms from SIG SAUER visit sigsauer.com/legion.

Void Bastards Announcement Trailer

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

Void Bastards is an upcoming “strategy shooter” developed by former Irrational Games and Looking Glass Studios employees, the devs behind BioShock and System Shock 2. The game has you leading a team of prisoners as they travel the Sargasso Nebula, exploring ships, navigating through space, and gathering supplies to survive. It features a cartoonish, indie comic-like visual style, complemented by a wacky, humorous tone.

Void Bastards is slated for a 2019 release.

HOTSHOTS 2019 calendar pays tribute to Playboy Magazine founder in Edgar Brothers’ erotic blast from the past

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

Glamour girls with guns pictured in a variety of retro-style classic Playboy poses make the HOTSHOTS 2019 calendar a sexy blast from the past! Now in its 12th year, the annual production features some of the most desirable models in the UK and the latest military kit distributed by Edgar Brothers in a vintage shoot.

The brainchild of UK-based Edgar Brothers’ Police and Military division, HOTSHOTS has already raised nearly £150,000 for various Wounded Soldiers charities in the UK and United States since launching in 2008.

The 2019 edition, which was shot in Salt Lake City, features exposed tan lines and sexy swimwear from the sixties and seventies in a Hugh Hefner multicam theme. The renowned founder father and editor-in-chief of Playboy Magazine died in September 2017.

Stunning Lucie-Rose Donlan, a 20-year-old professional model and sponsored surfer from Cornwall, is this year’s cover girl. She is particularly proud to be featuring in HOTSHOTS for the first time due to her family’s military connection.

She said: “It means so much to be a HOTSHOTS girl. I’ve always admired the calendar and feel very honoured to model and get the front cover. It’s really special for me to be supporting Wounded Veterans as my dad served in the military for many years before taking early retirement due to injury, and my cousin is currently serving. I desperately wanted to be part of the calendar so that I could feel that I’m helping, in some way, to support such an amazing cause.”

UK-based Rosie Danvers, Katya Sanchez and Sabine Jemeljanova also feature for the first time, while Hotshots favourites Kelly Hall, Stephanie Pietz, Kayla Cadorna and India Reynolds star again in vintage poses.

Mike Newman, Director of Edgar Brothers’ Police and Military Division, said: “Every year we strive to improve on the previous year’s calendar and 2019 is no exception. The Hugh Heffner theme is simply great fun and a tip of the hat to a icon that achieved so much. The girls loved the retro-style shoot in Salt Lake City and are proud to be lending their support to a very worthy cause.”

HOTSHOTS 2019 can be delivered globally and you can purchase the calendar directly in the USA/CANADA – www.hotshotscalendar.com or the UK/Rest of World www.hotshotscalendar.co.uk

Peter Jackson’s Highly Anticipated WWI Documentary ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Receives Special U.S. Release December 17 and 27, Presented By Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Events

Monday, November 12th, 2018

Tickets Go on Sale November 16 for This Two-Night Theatrical Event, Featuring an Introduction From World-Renowned Filmmaker Peter Jackson and Followed by a Special Piece on the Creation of This Trailblazing Documentary

DENVER – November 12, 2018 – Fathom Events has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring Academy Award winner Peter Jackson’s poignant WWI documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” to movie theaters across the U.S. on Monday, December 17, with an encore presentation on Thursday, December 27. The film is presented in 2D and RealD™ 3D, and tickets go on sale on Friday, November 16, at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.

Jackson recorded a special introduction to the film—which he has called his most personal—offering his perspective on why the film is important for audiences, who have never experienced WWI footage as anything but grainy black & white… and silent. In “They Shall Not Grow Old,” Jackson opens a window to the past in a way that has never been seen or heard before, noting, “Restoration is a humanizing process.” The screening will be immediately followed by special content offering firsthand insights into what went into this groundbreaking feat of research, filmmaking and storytelling.

The acclaimed documentary is an extraordinary look at the soldiers and events of the Great War, using film footage captured at the time, now presented as the world has never seen. By utilizing state-of-the-art restoration, colorization and 3D technologies, and pulling from 600 hours of BBC archival interviews, Jackson puts forth an intensely gripping, immersive and authentic experience through the eyes and voices of the British soldiers who lived it.

“We knew that partnering with Warner Bros. to bring this extraordinary documentary to U.S. audiences was essential,” said Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt. “Putting this documentary on the big screen via the Fathom network will further illuminate Peter’s work and allow moviegoers to see the impressive visual detail of the restored footage as though they were a part of that moment in time.”

Carolyn Blackwood, President and Chief Content Officer, New Line Cinema and executive producer on “The Hobbit” Trilogy stated, “This documentary is simply special on every level – it is an arresting and gripping way to humanize and honor those who served so bravely during WWI by using actual footage shot at the time and narrated with the voices of the soldiers who experienced it. Leave it to Peter to come up with a groundbreaking way to reflect back on a period in history that deserves another look.”

Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, said, “With this being the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, I can’t imagine a more appropriate time to honor the courage of the soldiers who fought in WWI – what was then ‘the war to end all wars’ – many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice. Peter has made history come alive through the medium of film, and we are so pleased to be a part of bringing his vision to today’s audiences.”

Veterans Day

Sunday, November 11th, 2018

We here at TFB would like to give our sincerest, most heartfelt thanks to every individual who has served in the Military. From the very first militiamen to the warfighters of today, your sacrifices assure that we continue our way of life, freedom, and liberty. Again, thank you.

Happy 243rd Birthday, US Marine Corps!

Saturday, November 10th, 2018

DISTINCT Multitool On Kickstarter

Friday, November 9th, 2018

The DISTINCT is a multitool currently up for funding by Chiseled Design, a New York-based design company. The DISTINCT is roughly the size of a credit card, but had 30+ tools/features, including 10 magnetically-locked hex bits, a metric wrench set, the always-requisite bottle opener, wire stripper, boxcutter, and more.

For more information on the DISTINCT, and to fund the project, check out the link below:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/chiseleddesign/distinct-ultra-thin-pocket-tool-for-everyday-carry

Awesome Movie Shootout Scene Appreciation Post – The Matrix ‘Lobby’ Scene

Thursday, November 8th, 2018

Arguably the best scene in the best Matrix film. Pre John Wick Keanu still knew how to kick a lot of ass.

The Q – ‘How To Make A Highly Detailed Cardboard Gun’

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018

YouTube channel ‘The Q‘ posted this video detailing the construction and function of a battery-powered cardboard LMG that is seemingly modeled from an M249 Para. Sure, the projectiles don’t have that much power behind them, but overall, it’s a pretty impressive project.

SIG AIR Introduces the M17 ASP Air Pistol

Tuesday, November 6th, 2018

Newington, N.H. (November 5, 2018) – SIG AIR adds to its world-class Advanced Sport Pellet (ASP) line of airguns with the introduction of the new M17 CO2-powered air pistol. This semi-automatic .177 caliber pellet pistol is a replica of the U.S. Army issued P320 M17 and is field strippable like its centerfire counterpart. It has the same look and feel as the M17 featuring a polymer frame and metal slide with realistic blow-back action. The proprietary drop magazine houses a 20-round Rapid Pellet Magazine (RPM) and 12g CO2 cartridge which has a patented cam lever loading port for quick and easy replacement of the CO2 cartridge.

The M17 ASP pistol weighs 2.15 lbs. The sights are fixed with a white dot front sight and the accessory rail allows easy mounting of a laser or tactical flashlight. Velocity is up to 430 fps; however, velocity results may vary depending on pellet weight, temperature and altitude. Available in Coyote Tan.

MSRP: $139.99

To purchase and learn more about the M17 Air Pistol, visit sigsauer.com.