Zulu Nylon Gear has begun producing products in the A-TACS AU pattern. Here you can see their Mega Admin Pouch, M4 Double Magazine Pouch, and their MOLLE Visor Panel.
Archive for February, 2012
Zulu Nylon Gear Adds A-TACS AU
Monday, February 20th, 2012LSS in Afghanistan – 2003/04
Monday, February 20th, 2012
We received this photo from a reader after he read our article earlier today on the recently fielded M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System. I fired it in 04 and this photo was taken before then, of a Soldier serving in Afghanistan carrying a C-More Systems Lightweight Shotgun System mounted on his M4. It’s been around awhile. No idea why it took so long to begin fielding. Check the cool 3-color Desert Combat Uniforms.
The Sports Supplement Bible
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Will Brink, the man behind Optimal SWAT has released a new book, ‘The Sports Supplement Bible.’ It covers over 60 supplement ingredients used to create many well known sports supplements. I’ve known Will for years and he has always been forthright and with over 20 years in the body building industry, he knows a thing or two on the subject.
Be sure to visit Will’s website for the book, www.sportssupplementbible.com where he talks about the book and shares several videos like the one above. So far it is available for Nook and Kindle and now hard-copy print version.
TD Gets New Arc’teryx Items in First
Monday, February 20th, 2012If you have been drooling like we have over the new Naga Hoody and Drac Jacket from Arc’teryx LEAF then fret not. You don’t have to wait any more. Tactical Distributors got them in FAST.
The Naga Hoody is available in Crocodile or the new Wolf color. It is a very interesting construction that is intended to be worn with armor or as a stand alone/layering piece. Of a modified Raglan construction, the body is breathable and the sleeves and hood are made from an abrasion resistant fabric. The sleeves are topped off with thumb loops for cold weather wear. Both fabrics feature a comfortable rear nap, just like a traditional hoody. It also incorporates a traditional polo-style zip up collar which is independent from the hood so that the neck can still be closed up even when the hood is down. Additionally, you will also note one flat chest pocket with an angled zipper. When I spoke with the guys at Arc’teryx at SHOT Show they let me know that this has an athletic cut so take that into consideration when ordering. And they weren’t kidding. I had to go up a size and it’s still snug.
If you could If you could use one word to describe the Drac Jacket it would be “Burly”. A common word in the ski industry, it is quite apropos here as well. But, in my opinion, it gives off an even more streamlined look than its predecessors the Bravo and Combat Jackets. It’s also warmer and this goes back to that Burly double weave fabric used in its construction. It features pit zips as well as two bicep pockets with Velcro fields for IFF as well as two zippered hand warmer pockets mounted low on the jacket in the traditional fashion. The cuffs incorporate die-cut laminated Velcro adjusters. Available in Crocodile and Wolf.
Tactical Distributors Tax Refund Sale Week 3 – Gloves
Monday, February 20th, 2012Tactical Distributor is covering your hands during this week’s tax sale. Get 17% off brands such as Wiley X, CamelBak, and Mechanix Wear February 20 – 22.
Get yours at www.tacticaldistributors.com
Oh Yeah, I Almost Forgot – Army Fields M26 Shotgun
Monday, February 20th, 2012Last week, the US Army officially fielded the M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System to elements of the 101st Abn Div. This is 2012. I fired it in 2004 when I was still on active duty and it wasn’t exactly brand new when I shot it at APG during a PEO Soldier range day. To put your mind in the right frame of reference, I also fired an XM8 on that day as well as a few other goodies.
(US Army photo by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st ABN Div)
The M26 is a derivative of the C-More Systems Lightweight Shotgun System manufactured by Vertu Corporation.
There are already some out there but I’m not sure why is took so long to pull the trigger this thing. As more and more troops receive it, I fully expect to hear the howls of those who have to carry this thing. It’s a good idea, just poorly executed. Don’t get me wrong, there are a couple of cool things going on here. For example, that big muzzle brake is actually there to aid the shooter in setting his stand off for breaching rounds. Unfortunately, it’s also got a lot of fleas. For one thing, it is magazine fed which will get in the way, so most guys will only load it when it is needed for breaching. Also, it’s a specialty magazine. Supply will become an issue.
(US Army photo by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st ABN Div)
But, the big issue is how it works. There is a collapsible charging handle on the side of the weapon (it can be configured for left or right hand operation) and every time you want to fire it, you have to manually charge it. Sure, it has a standalone stock, but then you get back to the action and magazine issues.
JuggerBrake
Monday, February 20th, 2012
The JuggerBrake is a product of Juggernaut Tactical, makers of the Rogue Bullpup Stock for the M14/M1A. It is a dual purpose muzzle brake, designed for long range accuracy and Close Quarter Battle (CQB).
As you can see from this unfinished sample, the three spike Air-Blade design forces gases away from the ground reducing the muzzle blast signature as well as reducing recoil and muzzle climb. It also happens to be pretty nasty and can be used for glass breaching and raking in a pinch (beware blockages) or for CQB purposes.
The JuggerBrake is coming soon and will be available through US Tactical Supply.
VTAC Quick Detach Ultralight Vertical Grip
Monday, February 20th, 2012There are two versions of the grip. One features horizontal cutouts on the grip and the other 45 deg cutouts (seen below) but both are 3.8 ounces despite being manufactured from Type II Anodized Machined 6061T Aircraft Aluminum. This is interesting because there are many who feel that you need the additional strength of metal to withstand the shock of barrel taps. The unique design relies on a simple O ring to retain 2ea AA or 2ea CR123 batteries. Additionally, it attaches to the rail via the patented DLOC system. If anything, you’ve gotta love the color name; Scorched Earth.
Yes, you can get the grip numerous places but we recommend www.skdtac.com.
