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F+W PUBLICATIONS, IN<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=1"></a> <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=2">700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001 </a> 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001 <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=3">RIFLEREVIEWby Scott W. WagnerMRAD It’s n</a> RIFLEREVIEWby Scott W. WagnerMRAD It’s n<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=4">We’ve all heard the saying “it’s timeto bring in</a> We’ve all heard the saying “it’s timeto bring in<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=5">With an overall length of 46.9 inches andan unlo</a> With an overall length of 46.9 inches andan unlo<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=6">interesting is that The MRAD features aspecializ</a> interesting is that The MRAD features aspecializ<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=7">fool with. The BORS is right there in front ofyo</a> fool with. The BORS is right there in front ofyo<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=8"></a> <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=9"></a> <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=10"></a> <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=11"></a> <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=12">FNH HAS THE HARDWARE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS</a> FNH HAS THE HARDWARE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=13">FN SCARTM 165 and 175Experience the reliability,</a> FN SCARTM 165 and 175Experience the reliability,<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=14">A U.S. Army Ranger splashes through a brackish di</a> A U.S. Army Ranger splashes through a brackish di<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=15">What’s it like to be thirsty? Reallythirsty? Sit</a> What’s it like to be thirsty? Reallythirsty? Sit<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=16">two to three percent of his body weight – the bod</a> two to three percent of his body weight – the bod<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=17">bottles attached to their bicycle’s frame and sto</a> bottles attached to their bicycle’s frame and sto<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=18">cooler, and hold the hydration bladder away from </a> cooler, and hold the hydration bladder away from <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=19"> • An on/off switch positioned on the mouthpie</a> • An on/off switch positioned on the mouthpie<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=20">capacity and a 1953 cubic inch cargo volume. This</a> capacity and a 1953 cubic inch cargo volume. This<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=21">70-ounce internal hydration set-up. One tube with</a> 70-ounce internal hydration set-up. One tube with<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=22">Quality across the spectrum.Colors to match y</a> Quality across the spectrum.Colors to match y<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=23">WHAT DOESMIDNIGHT </a> WHAT DOESMIDNIGHT <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=24">2SOLIDKnivesshow you getwhat youpay forby Ke</a> 2SOLIDKnivesshow you getwhat youpay forby Ke<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=25">The general-purpose blade seems to be athing of </a> The general-purpose blade seems to be athing of <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=26">and how the blades would perform. I cut through a</a> and how the blades would perform. I cut through a<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=27">is still out on how they do against car windows. </a> is still out on how they do against car windows. <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=28">SPRINGFIELDARMORY3.8 9MMCOMPACT</a> SPRINGFIELDARMORY3.8 9MMCOMPACT<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=29">The new XD(M)™ Compact9MM magazine holds anincr</a> The new XD(M)™ Compact9MM magazine holds anincr<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=30">INCLUDESFREE CASEANDGEAR!THE XD(M) 3.8 9MM COM</a> INCLUDESFREE CASEANDGEAR!THE XD(M) 3.8 9MM COM<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=31">3.8 9MM COMPACTSPRINGFIELDARMORY USA</a> 3.8 9MM COMPACTSPRINGFIELDARMORY USA<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=32">PISTOLREVIEWby Kevin MichalowskiH-K NOTJU</a> PISTOLREVIEWby Kevin MichalowskiH-K NOTJU<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=33">The first time I lookedat the Heckler and KochP3</a> The first time I lookedat the Heckler and KochP3<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=34">with the large side panels. I guess there isno a</a> with the large side panels. I guess there isno a<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=35">This data is courtesy of H-K and Todd GreenHK P</a> This data is courtesy of H-K and Todd GreenHK P<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=36">The test started in May 2009, and along withthe </a> The test started in May 2009, and along withthe <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=37"> H-K P30 · 91,6</a> H-K P30 · 91,6<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=38">I N Q U A L I T Y, I N N O VAT I O N, S E R V I </a> I N Q U A L I T Y, I N N O VAT I O N, S E R V I <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=39"> Take acloser look MR556A1 RIFLEat th</a> Take acloser look MR556A1 RIFLEat th<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=40">MR556A1 RIFLECutaway view of MR556A1/HK416 oper</a> MR556A1 RIFLECutaway view of MR556A1/HK416 oper<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=41">LIGHTFIELDAMMO GETSTHE JOB DONEMOREOPTIONS</a> LIGHTFIELDAMMO GETSTHE JOB DONEMOREOPTIONS<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=42">How can you getyour point across ata distance? </a> How can you getyour point across ata distance? <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=43">SuperStar LSSR-12Intended Use: The SuperStar is </a> SuperStar LSSR-12Intended Use: The SuperStar is <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=44">Extended Range Rubber Slug LERS -12Intended Use:</a> Extended Range Rubber Slug LERS -12Intended Use:<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=45">Double Ball LMDB-12Intended Use: The Double Ball</a> Double Ball LMDB-12Intended Use: The Double Ball<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=46"> WITH THESTERLING SMG,SIMPLE IS GOOD.</a> WITH THESTERLING SMG,SIMPLE IS GOOD.<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=47">There are some universal requirements when it com</a> There are some universal requirements when it com<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=48">to create some outstanding attachment options. An</a> to create some outstanding attachment options. An<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=49">not designed to be fancy. It was built to put rou</a> not designed to be fancy. It was built to put rou<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=50">STERLINGSPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 27 i</a> STERLINGSPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 27 i<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=51">ANYWHICHWAYVersatility a hallmark of Newbold</a> ANYWHICHWAYVersatility a hallmark of Newbold<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=52">You need to train your team with a live-fireconte</a> You need to train your team with a live-fireconte<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=53">Seriously though, no agency can gothrough traini</a> Seriously though, no agency can gothrough traini<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=54">over with the slightest breeze.Running through t</a> over with the slightest breeze.Running through t<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=55">It’s Mine.And It’sAmerican.</a> It’s Mine.And It’sAmerican.<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=56">THE RUGER® SR1911™ WWW.RUGER</a> THE RUGER® SR1911™ WWW.RUGER<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=57">THE RUGER® SR1911™ WWW.RUGER</a> THE RUGER® SR1911™ WWW.RUGER<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=58">THE RUGER® LC9™The new Ruger LC9 </a> THE RUGER® LC9™The new Ruger LC9 <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=59">THE RUGER® LC9™S P E C I F I C A T I O N S : </a> THE RUGER® LC9™S P E C I F I C A T I O N S : <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=60">0561XM-18 Meets ZTWhat happens when Rick Hinder</a> 0561XM-18 Meets ZTWhat happens when Rick Hinder<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=61"> ROLL CALLREVIEWWHAT YOUNEED WHENCARRYINGCO</a> ROLL CALLREVIEWWHAT YOUNEED WHENCARRYINGCO<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=62">The quality and reliability of Rock River Arms fir</a> The quality and reliability of Rock River Arms fir<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=63">LAR-PDS CArbineCALIBER </a> LAR-PDS CArbineCALIBER <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=64">LAR-8 MID-LENGTH A2 & A4STANDARD CONFIGURATION</a> LAR-8 MID-LENGTH A2 & A4STANDARD CONFIGURATION<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=65">.416 BarrettConversion KitChange the caliber of</a> .416 BarrettConversion KitChange the caliber of<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=66">Mossberg offersTactical ARMossberg is pleased t</a> Mossberg offersTactical ARMossberg is pleased t<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=67">LaserLyte Ruger LCPSide Mount LaserLaserLyte an</a> LaserLyte Ruger LCPSide Mount LaserLaserLyte an<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=68">LightweightCarbon-Fiber HandguardLancer’s LCH w</a> LightweightCarbon-Fiber HandguardLancer’s LCH w<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=69">100%AMERICAN MADE AK</a> 100%AMERICAN MADE AK<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=70">Centurion 39Sporter Rifle C</a> Centurion 39Sporter Rifle C<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=71">Together, We Save Lives.TM</a> Together, We Save Lives.TM<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=72">ALS® Tactical Holster without the SLS; with quick</a> ALS® Tactical Holster without the SLS; with quick<a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=73">®automatic locking system The ALS® </a> ®automatic locking system The ALS® <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=74"></a> <a title="Tactical Gear Digital August 2011 page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd36af6e?page=75"></a>