EOTech

Last year, EOTech and Insight Technology pooled their resources to create the L-3 Commercial Products Group. The group's mission is to offer the commercial market a single source that delivers products such as holographic sighting systems, tactical lasers, illuminators, thermal imaging equipment, and firearms-training devices. The first product to roll off the new assembly line--the Tactical Shotgun Forend with an Integrated LED Light (TSFL)--just made its debut at the 2012 SHOT Show.

In the past, LE operators would have to source a light as well as an attachment point, typically a Picatinny rail--all of which added weight. But by combining the light into a replacement forend the TSFL makes the process easier and reduces weight.

The TSFL features ambidextrous on/off pressure pads. Settings include constant on, momentary, strobe, and off. In high-pressure situations, simply tap the pressure pads for activation; the operator never has to adjust his or her grip to do so. The off-hand is always on the forend, at the ready, making this new integrated forend light ideal for law enforcement and even home defense.

The integrated lights will be available in either 125- or 200-lumen outputs and will run on one CR123 Lithium battery for at least 90 minutes. Each light is waterproof to 1 meter and features a custom texture, so you won't lose contact or grip in high-pressure situations. Designed to fit Mossberg 500 and 590 and the Remington 870 pump shotguns, the TSFL will be available under the EOTech brand. SRP: $350.

(888-368-4656; eotech-inc.com)

MKS Supply

 

 

The Chiappa Little Sharps Rifle in the new hot centerfire .17-caliber Hornady Hornet (3,650 fps) made its debut at the SHOT Show. The elegant and beautiful rifle is faithfully patterned after the original full-size 1874 Sharps design, right through to the octagonal barrel. The falling block action is reduced in size by 20 percent, and the overall weight is about half of the original Sharps. SRP: $1,399.

 

(877-427-4867; mkssupply)

 

 

 

 

 

Zippo Outdoors

Zippo Outdoors is introducing black and camo versions of its famous hand warmers. Each model can provide warmth for as long as 12 hours.

 

Zippo Outdoors, maker of the world-famous windproof lighter with the lifetime guarantee, is introducing black and camo versions of its hand warmer. The new versions are the same size as the existing high-polished-chrome hand warmer and will function at the same level. The black hand warmer is available in a matte finish; the camo version wears Realtree AP. Each warmer features a platinum- catalyzed glass fiber burner that lights quickly and burns reliably. The result is radiant heat without a flame, and each unit is capable of producing up to 10 times as much heat as most disposable warmers for up to 12 hours, using just 0.4 ounces of fuel (lighter fluid). SRP: $19.95, black; $29.95, camo. Both are backed by a one-year guarantee.

 

(814-368-2700; zippo.com)

Crimson Trace Corp.

The Crimson Trace Glock Gen 4 Lasergrip (four-hour battery life) fits full-size, compact, and subcompact 9mm and .40-caliber pistols.

The new Glock Gen 4 Lasergrips (fits full-size, compact, and subcompact 9mm and .40-caliber pistols) are zeroed at the factory and offer a four-hour battery life as well as the most powerful laser permitted by law.

The low-profile Lasergrip is fully compatible with the recently launched Lightguard tactical light, turning any Glock into the ultimate in low-light defensive handguns. These Lasergrips feature the smallest laser diode ever offered, with full windage and elevation adjustability and a master on/off switch. The new units fit seamlessly over the Glock's backstrap and require no gunsmithing to install. Because the laser utilizes Crimson Trace's patented instinctive activation system, the user simply picks up the gun in a normal firing grip and the pressure sensor in the grip module instantly activates the laser to project a bright dot on the target. SRP: $279.

(800-442-2406; crimsontrace.com)

Browning

Browning's aluminum Tactical Hunter Control Point flashlight benefits from a longer runtime as well as a brighter LED light.

 

 

 

New in Browning's diverse line of flashlights for the avid outdoorsman is the updated Tactical Hunter Control Point model, which now has a 20 percent brighter Luxeon Rebel LED light. The light also benefits from a longer runtime of up to 60 hours.

It features all-aluminum construction with O-ring seal for water-resistance, advanced digital circuitry for maximum power, and a Control Point Rotating Selector Switch on the tail cap. It also offers five brightness levels and three flashing modes (fast strobe, normal strobe, and S.O.S.). Available in black or Mossy Oak New Break-Up camo. SRP: $74.99 to $84.99.

 

(801-876-2711; browning.com)

 

 

 

Utility Flame

Previously available only to the military, Utility Flame is a lightweight gel that provides a safe, non-toxic flame that burns at up to 1,358 degrees F. It has a shelf life of at least six years, produces no smoke or odor, and is non-explosive. In addition, it is FAA-approved for airline travel so it can be transported globally by airplane, and will burn at high elevations (more than 10,000 feet) and at temperatures as low as -23 degrees F. A single 1.25-ounce package can burn by itself for more than 20 minutes, giving outdoorsmen ample time to build a roaring fire. All the user needs to do is tear open the package, squeeze out the gel, and light it with a match. Utility Flame will be available to retailers this spring. SRP: $5.99.

(877-773-5774; utilityflame)

Sinclair International

Sinclair International's new and improved F-Class bipod can be easily adjusted from 5.5 inches high to more than 10 inches.

The third-generation F-Class bipod includes many new features that longdistance shooters have requested. The major enhancement is a precise elevationcontrol system. In addition, the new bipod weighs nearly a full pound less than its predecessor because the arched one-piece frame is now made of 7075 T6 aluminum. Adjustable legs with new laser-etched graduations allow a shooter to easily return to a favorite height setting. Vertical height adjusts from 5.5 inches to 10.25 inches, and the leg heights are independently adjustable--an important feature when shooting on uneven ground.

(800-717-8211; sinclairintl.com)

Sentry Solutions

The Armorer's Kit builds on the concept that the right lube, rather than how you clean, is what boosts the performance and reliability of firearms. The kit contains a complete range of Sentry Solutions oil-free products, including Smooth-Kote (a selfcleaning, dry lubricant and bore treatment), BP2000 powder, Hi-Slip Grease, Tuf-Cloth, Tuf-Glide, Marine Tuf-Cloth, and Marine Tuf-Glide, along with lint-free application tools, patches, swabs, gloves, and instructions for the care of 30 or more firearms. Sentry Solutions' products use several forms of molybdenum disulphide and proprietary lubricants to smooth and protect metal surfaces at the molecular level, thus preventing gear from becoming dust magnets. SRP: $64.95.

(800-546-8049; sentrysolutions.com)

LensPen-Parkside Optical

The easy-to-pack FogKlear from LensPen isn't your average lenscleaning handkerchief. The soft cloth can deliver more than 200 anti-fog applications, with no additional liquids or sprays required.

 

Foggy lenses on glasses, binoculars, and riflescopes is more than a mere annoyance; it can cost a hunter the shot of a lifetime. FogKlear from LensPen gives lenses strong anti-fog protection in a natural fiber cloth. Each FogKlear cloth offers more than 200 anti-fog applications. And FogKlear does all the work itself--no liquids, sprays, or tissues. FogKlear is also a key component of the OutDoorPro Kit, and is environment-friendly. SRP: $8.95.

 

(877-608-0868; lenspen.com)

 

 

Battenfeld Technologies

The Anti-Cant Indicator from Battenfeld Technologies helps a shooter make sure the riflescope is properly installed on the vertical axis. That's important, as a scope that's canted slightly right or left cannot deliver maximum accuracy.

Keeping a scope perfectly aligned is critical to long-range accuracy, especially when using a bullet-drop-compensating model. That's because a scope that's off the vertical by only a couple of degrees can cause a significant decrease in accuracy, especially on longer shots. The Wheeler Engineering Anti-Cant Indicator ensures that the rifle is always held nearly perfectly vertical, helping to assure maximum accuracy.

The Wheeler Engineering Anti-Cant Indicator, crafted from anodized, machined aluminum, is available in both 1-inch and 30mm models. It easily attaches to a scope tube in the same fashion as a ring. The Anti-Cant Indicator is easy to view from all shooting positions, and when not in use it folds in for protection.

(573-445-9200; battenfeldtechnologies.com)