ITW Nexus has partnered up with AustriAlpin to produce the GT Cobra buckle series. The GT Cobra buckles are constructed from 100% polymer, are designed for superior crush resistance vs traditional SR buckles, and tensile loads up to 500lbs. They’re non-conductive, non-corrosive, and function in temperatures ranging from -40F to 140F (270F short term). The GT Cobra buckles come in three styles: non-adjust, single adjust, and dual adjust. All models are interchangeable, which allows for the use of various webbing sizes. The GT Cobra buckles be available in the following colors: Tan499, Black, CB498, Foliage Green, with other colors available by special request. The 1.75″ buckle in Black is shipping to master distributors now; all other buckles will follow later this month into September.
Tags: Austrialpin, ITW Nexus
Who will be first to put this thing to good use on a duty/gun belt? Challenge extended, industry.
SO Tech already did.
It sucks donkey balls that Ares Gear will not be using GT Cobra buckles any time soon due to ITW Nexus not releasing an appropriate size buckle for Ares Gear’s 1 inch webbing.
OK we know about this, when’s the release date? We’re all waiting 🙂
We’ve been waiting since SHOT last year. Last word I heard was end of September.
I would love to see these replace standard SR buckeles on nylon gear like packs and plate carriers/armor carriers. Much faster to attach and detach and stronger under heavy loads.
And way, way more expensive.
Not enough to sway me the other way.
I guess these buckles will have a place among tactical brands. I think it could be a useful quick release buckle not only for duty belts but for Plate Carriers.
Actually, duty belts are where you’ll see them most, replacing 1.75 and 2 inch acetal nylon SR buckles.