AMERICAN SPEEDLOADERS

Every year, the PMCI crew spends a week together in Las Vegas, Nevada, amongst some of the biggest names in the firearms market from around the world at the “Industry Only” vendors event known as SHOT SHOW. Our mission is to find those handfuls of genuinely innovative products that set themselves apart from the competition.

WILLIAMS GLOCK 42/ 43 SIGHTS

One of the most disappointing items to encounter when shopping for a new defensive handgun is to find a great deal on the pistol you want, but realize, it comes with less than stellar factory iron sights, but that can be remedied swiftly and easily thanks to Williams Gun Sight Company.

VEGA FORCE COMPANY SR-16 GAS BLOWBACK CARBINE

Whilst the majority of the focus for 6mm Training is centred around handgun models at the moment there are already training tools available licenced by companies you probably all know and love already, so this time Bill gets into things by showcasing the training version of the Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) SR-16!

SPARTAN HARSEY DAGGER

Throughout history, the dagger has managed to transcend its humble origins as a medieval belt knife to become symbolic and sacred, especially within military circles. Often characterized by a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, daggers are typically designed to be used as a thrusting or stabbing tool. During medieval times, the dagger’s ability to pierce the links of chain mail and between plates of armor made it invaluable when larger knives and swords often failed. Trampas takes a look at a very special version that’s comes courtesy of some very good friends to PMCI!

SIG SAUER M400

AR-15 platform rifles are showing up on the secondary market at 1/3 the cost of what buyers rushed to for them and interest has started to move to other platforms such as AK-47s and handguns. Luckily, there are a few companies that have continued to make high quality AR-15 rifles, such as SIG, to provide shooters with reliable, accurate and well-built products.

SMITH AND WESSON 638 AIRWEIGHT

In both civilian and law enforcement circles, the Smith and Wesson double action J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special has long been a favorite since its introduction in the 1950s. For the senior officers in Trampas’ department, the 2” barrel (often referred to as a snub nose) 5 shot revolver was a favorite “unofficial” carry pistol.

SHOT 2020

AS WE ROLLED INTO 2020, IT WAS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN FOR THE TACTICAL AND FIREARMS COMMUNITY MOVERS AND SHAKERS TO MAKE THEIR ANNUAL MIGRATION TO THE DESERTS OF NEVADA. INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD SUCH AS LICENSED FIREARMS DEALERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, MILITARY AND PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTING PURCHASING AGENTS, CELEBRITIES AND MORE DESCEND UPON LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FOR THE ANNUAL SHOT SHOW, AND THE PMCI CREW WERE THERE AMONGST THEM!

PEPPERBALL NON-LETHAL OPTIONS

EVERY DAY, ALL OVER THE WORLD, MILITARY SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUPS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CIVILIANS ALIKE ENCOUNTER CRITICAL SITUATIONS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION. OFTEN, THESE SITUATIONS ARE FORCED TO BECOME DRAWN OUT AND END IN QUESTIONABLE LETHAL FORCE DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABLE OPTIONS. WHILE TASERS AND PEPPER SPRAY COULD HAVE ELIMINATED THE THREAT EARLIER, FACTORS SUCH AS DISTANCE AND THE INABILITY TO DEPLOY FROM PROPER COVER PREVENT THESE OPTIONS FROM COMING INTO PLAY EARLY IN THE REACTIONARY GAME PLAN. FORTUNATELY, NON-LETHAL PAYLOAD DELIVERY OPTIONS FROM A COMPANY BY THE NAME OF PEPPER BALL, HAVE BEEN MAKING THEIR WAY ONTO THE BATTLEFIELDS AND STREETS OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST AREAS TO HELP.

EVERSAFE PACK

One of the biggest problems with working in the public as an armed professional is being able to discreetly carry the necessary equipment. Whether it’s an extra set of handcuffs, spare magazines or even a submachine gun and body armor, often the only option is to carry a backpack. While there are many great tactical packs on the market, they all have two major drawbacks, lack of security and the fact they all distinctly look TACTICAL.

HOME ON THE RANGE

For some of the PMCI team the winter months make it harder than ever to get out training, but as the weather starts to change for the warmer it’s time to get the gear in order, and prepare for those long summer rangetime sessions, so Bill takes a look at the gear he uses and why.

0241 TACTICAL REVISED

At PMCI we absolutely love seeing good friends doing great things and rightly benefitting from their efforts! A couple of years ago Bill got together with Sean from 0241 Tactical, and now revisits this veteran-owned company to see how they have gone from strength to strength!

Ground Combatives 2

In the last issue of PMCI Andy took a look at the standard Prone position that is commonly taught in most tactical firearms schools, military and law enforcement programs. Although the prone position is a valid part of all tactical situational training, there may come a time that you find yourself on the deck and on your back!

Tracking Devices

Sometimes the greatest learning can come from a disaster! You’re forced by circumstances to sit up and take notice or action. In an ideal world, it would be better to learn from others’ mistakes, but life doesn’t always work that way! Industry veteran Rupert G tells us more…

Shadow Xl /scar Blades

The knife industry seems to be overflowing with blades falsely marketed as “tactical” with pricing ranging from that of a fast food meal to the cost of a new gun. Sadly, a lot of real world users are easily misled into purchasing an over priced inferior knife through clever marketing. Over the years, Trampas has tested and reviewed box after box of custom and production blades with only a handful of true, fighting knives earning their way into his “tool box”.

Anti-poaching With Crow Ngo

PMCI is proud to stand with all the men and women who head out to “terra incognita” to use their hard-earned military and associated skills in one of the most demanding of settings, Africa. Whilst the mainline press tell their stories from a thinly-disguised political standpoint, here at PMCI we’re more interested in the personal stories of those that make a stand to protect endangered species and ways of life that are being fast-eroded.

Sig Sauer Legion P938

Trampas is back this issue to review another addition to SIG SAUER’s elite LEGION series with an upgraded version of their vastly popular pocket pistol, the model P938. Previously, he discussed the new Legion P238 and its origins based on the Colt Mustang design. Now, following up, this article will briefly cover how the P938 design came to be and why both men and women around the worldy are choosing it as one of the most popular concealed carry pistols on the market today.

Warm On The Range!

The colder months of the year are a great time to check out gear specifically for keeping snug when the temperature plummets and the sleet and snow drive in! Bill has been testing a number of garments suitable for just this and now brings in his findings...

After Action Assessment

We all hope that we never need to get into a gun fight but if we do, and let’s face it that’s going to happen at some point in the professional Contractor’s line of work, then we need to be properly prepared for the forthcoming event. This time Andy takes us into the often-overlooked art of the After Action Assessment.

Helikon Tex Women's Urban Tactical Pants

The Women’s Urban Tactical Pants (or UTP) from Helikon Tex are the sister pant to their well-known unisex UTP, but are specifically designed to fit the female shape, but how do they stack up? Kelly tells more…

AK 47

Rarely has a weapons system had an impact on the cultures and ideas of man as has the AK-47. The AK-47 has even been embellished as a symbol of state as is the case in Mozambique whose tricolour flag depicts the AK-47 in crossed arms with a hoe set against the background of a star and book. While Mozambique is the poster child of State failure and oppression, they seem to have captured the eternal struggle of man in part with their choice of symbols. Call Sign Lunchbox tells more...

Clawgear Milvago Mkii Fleece Hoody

Winter is a great time for us to try out fleece garments, putting them through their paces so you don’t have to! Bill takes a look at the latest version of the Milvago Hoody from Clawgear.

“Mad Mike” Hoare: The Legend

At PMCI we realise that in some circles military contractors are still viewed as “guns for hire”, or more simply put, mercenaries, former soldiers that will put their lives on the line for cold, hard cash. But is this a bad thing when they not only fight for the money, as virtually every professional soldier does, but for ideals as well? Bill looks to the story of “Mad Mike” Hoare who turns 100 years old in March 2019, to take this further.

PMCI

Book review after combat: true war stories from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Range Medical

We take to the range prepared for an opportunity to exercise, grow and develop our skills and understanding of marksmanship, gun-handling and even sometimes steal away a chance to test our skill sets in contest with others, but we often do this against a background of unconscious incompetence of the dangers that can surface while we have a good time. Our new man “Lunchbox” takes a cold-hard look at how you can prepare for those “SHTF” moments…

Vortex Optics: Razor HD Gen II Rifle Scope

Perhaps the fastest growing name in the optics industry within recent years has got to be that of Vortex Optics. Everywhere you look in magazines and on TV, top names in shooting sports and tactical training are running products from this relative new comer to the upper ranks of the optics world. This issue, Trampas takes a look at the top tier of the Vortex Optics line up, the monster sized Razor HD Gen II scope configured in 4.5-27x56 FFP variable power scope.

Glock 19x Review

Whether you love it or hate it, there is no doubt by now, Glock’s new 9mm model 19X has been one of the most talked about firearms not only from this company but any company in the market. Announced just weeks before the industry’s largest event of the year, the SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas, the Glock 19X was available to a limited number of industry insiders during Industry Day at the Range just 24 hours before the show floors opened. For those who haven’t heard about this new version of Glocks most popular 9mm model 19, Trampas and new PMCI Contributor Clint Steele bring an overview.

Giena Tactics

At PMCI we’re always scouring the market for new and innovative clothing and equipment and shows are a great place to meet new companies and check out what they have to bring to market. At IWA earlier this year Bill got a chance to speak to the team from Russian manufacturer Giena Tactics and came away impressed with what he saw.