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5.11 Tactical Stryke Pants SHOT Show Video – Tough and Comfortable New Tactical Pants!

Jan 27 • News, Videos • 3812

The new 5.11 Tactical Stryke Pants at SHOT Show were a really cool new product that is definitely going to get a lot of use from hunters, shooters, and anyone who wants a tough pair of pants that is also comfortable to wear. I wrote about these pants about a week ago in the SHOT Show Day 2 Recap, and it’s great to see some of the great features in this new video interview.

The Stryke Pants are such a cool product because they incorporate 5.11 Tactical’s proprietary new material Flex-Tac. This material is not only incredibly tough, but it also stretches, so you can get into whatever position you need quickly and comfortably. These 5.11 Tactical pants were designed to not add a lot of bulk or have extra loose fabric, which is what many companies do to allow for a full range of motion. And just because they fit snug, that doesn’t mean they lack plenty of space to carry everything you need along with you. There are extra pockets up front for a knife or magazine, an ID tag loop and more.

Trevor was really excited to see the 5.11 Tactical Stryke Pants at SHOT Show, and it’s easy to see why. I can’t wait to get my own pair when they’re released later this year!

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SOG SlimJim and BladeLight at SHOT Show – New SOG Knives!

Jan 27 • News, Videos • 5025

SOG had some of my favorite gear at SHOT Show 2012. I think there are a lot of people out there who don’t realize that there is still new technology going into making knives. It may be an old tool, but it’s usefulness has never diminished.

SOG makes some of the best specialty knives in the world. Not only are they incredibly strong and sharp, but they’re also very innovative and have intuitive features that you don’t see on other knives.

In the SOG SHOT Show Video Interview Chris Cashbaugh from SOG takes our Trevor Bending through some of their new products. First up is the SOG SlimJim. With ‘Slim’ in it’s name, you know this is a really compact knife. Watching the video, I was amazed at how thin the knife is. As Chris says, you probably can’t get a useful knife any thinner than this. It’s really impressive. And they have assisted open, so the blade pops out and locks in place quickly and easily. Very cool stuff. You should have no trouble slipping one of these in your pocket or backpack when you go hunting.

The other new SOG knife at SHOT Show is the BladeLight. I wrote about it in our SHOT Show Day 2 Recap before, but I only had a photo at that point. No you can see this great light in action! So what makes the SOG BladeLight so great? It has two LED lights built into the handle. One light is on each side of the blade. This is awesome because it means the blade won’t cast a shadow when you’re trying to cut something. This is going to be super useful on camping and hunting trips. Very cool stuff indeed. Check out this SOG SHOT Show Video and keep checking back with GearExpert for more SHOT Show news!

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5.11 Tactical New Products at SHOT Show – All Hazards Prime and MOAB 10

Jan 27 • News, Videos • 3808

5.11 Tactical premiered a sweet new bag at this year’s SHOT Show: the All Hazards Prime. Bill Berry from 5.11 Tactical shows Trevor many of the features on the All Hazards Prime, but as they say in the video, there’s so much you can do with this bag that you would need a week of playing with it just to scratch the surface! This tactical bag was designed for law enforcement officials who have to respond to a wide variety of situations and need a bag that’s versatile enough to handle whatever is thrown at it.

There’s room for a helmet, administration tools (pens, paper, IDs, etc.), goggles, a med kit, extra magazines, and way more! There is MOLLE webbing in the bag as well, so you can customize its performance for your needs. I like that 5.11 really thought about the modern needs too, so it’s not just your regular tactical gear that fits in the All Hazards Prime, but there’s also room for your laptop or tablet.

The 5.11 Tactical All Hazards Prime will be available this Spring, so keep checking back with OpticsPlanet so you can get it as soon as it is released! Stay tuned to GearExpert as well, as we have another video of new 5.11 Tactical Products from SHOT Show coming!

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Burris Video Blowout from SHOT Show 2012 – Burris Eliminator III, MTAC, AR332 & More!

Jan 26 • News, Videos • 4307

Burris had quite a showing this year at SHOT Show. Our Burris SHOT Show Video has a ton of really cool new products that you can tell Trevor was really excited about. It’s not hard to see why, especially with the new Burris Eliminator III Riflescope. As Trevor says in the video, the Eliminator III was a surprise to us. We’re already big fans of the original Burris Eliminator, which has integrated computer processors to help you compensate for distance and your cartridge. Using a rangefinder is always smart when taking a longer shot, but switching from your rangefinder to your riflescope can cost your precious seconds, and you’ll lose sight of your target, even if it’s only for a moment.

The new Eliminator III, which should be released in July, has a number of improvements that you should get excited about. The battery has been updated to give almost 5 times as many battery cycles as its predecessor, but it also has greater functionality, as it will compensate through it’s entire magnification range, so from 4x to 16x power. That’s incredibly helpful and makes the scope that much more versatile than the original, which only compensated at 12x power. The distance is greater, and the reticle has been updated as well to allow you to compensate for windage. That’s a lot of great new features, and Trevor can’t wait to get his hands on this new Burris Scope.

Next up, Trevor and Burris’ Josh Lawley talk about the Burris FastFire III, which has a new sun shade so you’ll get a better view in broad daylight. That’s huge for a lot of target shooters, and the new design for the battery allows you to change it out without unmounting the red dot sight. The Burris FastFire II is a great scope, and these new updates are just making it better.

The Burris MTAC line has also been updated, with a low-profile target knob, and the rotation for magnification on the new MTAC is a single knob instead of the entire eyepiece, which will help those who like to use Butler Creek lens caps. The reticle and quality of the scope retains the super high quality of previous MTAC scopes, so these new models are more of an evolution than a revolution, but it shows that Burris is paying close attention to their customers and their needs. Very cool.

Finally, Burris showed off the AR332 Rifle Scope, which is currently available, and it’s a fantastic, bright scope with a ton of versatility. Trevor really likes these new scopes and he’s was excited to see all the great new gear from Burris at SHOT Show 2012! I only scratched the surface of all the amazing info in this video, so be sure to watch it now, and stay tuned, because we have more great SHOT Show Videos coming out all day tomorrow!

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Nikon EFR Rifle Scope Video from SHOT Show 2012!

Jan 26 • News, Videos • 3386

Our final Nikon SHOT Show Video of the day shows off quite a cool new product. Steve is yet again speaking with Jon LaCorte from Nikon, who is showcasing the Nikon EFR Rifle Scope. EFR stands for Extended Focus Range, and it allows for a greater range of magnification, so that if you really like your Nikon EFR (and you will!) you can use it on a wide variety of rifles. The added focus range was designed with Rimfire and Air Rifle shooting in mind. Air Rifle competitions are often at fairly close range, and you’ll have a hard time getting a clear image at those close ranges.

In addition to the close range focusing, the Nikon EFR Scope is very tough. As Steve points out, this is especially important for spring piston air guns because of the unique recoil you’ll experience with those guns. The EFR can stand up to that level of recoil and keep giving you a great shot. This new Nikon scope at SHOT Show was very cool and we look forward to trying it out when it releases in March.

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