More Photos From The IWA 2012 & Outdoor Classics
Dom
15 Mar 2012
While I wasn't able to cover much of the tactical gear and real steel companies during the IWA 2012 & Outdoor Classics, I was able to take some passing snapshots while on my way to the airsoft vendors. It would be such a shame if these photos are not shared with you and even if they're not the best of photos taken during the show, at least I can show you what I've seen with my own two eyes on why you should be at the IWA for next year.
I won't be able to post all of the photos here, but some samples. If you want to view the rest of the photos, click each link on the notes I have made on the companies as you will be forwarded to the Popular Airsoft Facebook pages for each photo set.
Interesting mounting solutions from MAK
My favorite AR compact powered scope the AR322 and the updated Fastfire from Burris.
Sightron has an interesting 1-7 powered large field of view button activated scope.
Beretta clothing and firearms. Note subcompacts as they would be perfect CO2 backup. Italian design shows on the M9s.
Mechanix new tactical line of gloves is very interesting, me want.
Charge your handhelds and laptops (perhaps LiPo batteries?) with Powertraveler while on the field.
Those who have knife collections can check these and also their nicely textured pistol grips.
ATN's Javelin lights pictured with LEDs plus an interesting upside down mount for night vision equipment.
The latest Fenix Lights at Flashlightshop.de. The TK21 now has a brightness level selector right behind the lamp head, and it also does strobe. Rechargeable battery and charger available and I've been told that rechargeable cells do slightly better than standard CR123A. Pictured here is the TK21@468 and the one with the remote pressure switch the TK15@337 Lumens. Beamshot comparison: left TK 21 right TK 15.
Need I say more? If you're an airsoft player and you don't know about these. Where have you been?
Romanian high grade low powered optics. Me want.
Wiley-X glasses. There will be a review coming on their latest shooter glass--- the Saber Advanced.
Interesting mounting solution at Laserluchs. Most hunters don't have MILSPEC rails so the designers simply clamped the torch to the barrel with two extremely powerful neodymium magnets. Looks tacky but believe me it holds the device firmly in place. The device throws a huge IR or red laser dot down the range, mainly for hunting, but I think airsoft use would be appreciated since these things are 100% eye safe class 2 laser devices. The dot size can be varied anywhere from 2.5 to 25 meters at 100 meters. I have tested the visible dot on location and the dot size appeared like the size of a DVD at 20 meters so great stuff for CQB. Retails for approximately 500 eurobucks.
Not much photos, but I am showing here an HK chambered 308 WIN.
JP Rifles handguard is just not the same as Madbull's version regardless the licence.
Schmidt & Bender scopes are awesome in desert color. Me want airsoft version.
The real Blaser R93 and its versions.
The only interesting thing at Glock's booth (at least for myself) was the display of the G17s evolution. Call me a profiler but they all look alike. :)
ARMSCOR had my favorite rifle the MIG22 on display along with a nice handgun from Rock Island Armory. Me want airsoft version of both.
LUVO can make the same old boring AR platform interesting again with a .40cal version, wooden stock, grip and guard, plus a nice compensator.
The Ruger SR22 is a beauty. No other comment here.
Revision helmets and demonstration of the flexibility of their lens.
B&T guns are uber wicked regardless of what they are chambered with.
Desert Tactical Arms SRS Sniper Bullpup Rifles for military and police forces.
Rumors say FAB Defense will have something airsoft related pretty soon. Until then we can just drool over these images.
At Crosman, I was able to see the Benjamin Rogue which can be chambered 357 cal (let me remind you that this is an airgun!) and a drop in kit for MILSPEC AR lower receivers and this kit will convert your M4 to a PCP air rifle chambered 177 cal. The MAR177 kit even comes with a dummy magazine so you can practice fast reloads while shooting birds down. Both of these worth checking out.
