Archive for January, 2015
Looks Like Quite A Lineup In The LBT Booth At SHOT Show
Thursday, January 8th, 2015PCU Levels 1 & 2 Available Now from Massif
Thursday, January 8th, 2015Although Massif is well known for their FR garments, many do not realize that they were called upon by USSOCOM in 2011 to help modernize the multi-level Protective Combat Uniform. In addition to the Level 7 garments we recently featured, Massif also manufactures the non-FR Level 1 and 2 items. Although the designs remain simple, they achieve functionality and comfort due to the little things. For example, across the span of garments in the system, seams don’t fall one atop the other despite their ergonomic shape. Additionally, the Polartec fabrics chosen for these garments revolve around moisture management featuring excellent wicking and air permeability properties.
Now, the actual garments issued to SOF, are available to individuals as well as units and agencies not included in the original program.
Made from Polartec Powerdry 3.4oz/yd, the old 1/4 zip polo style has transitioned to a crew neck to reduce bulk.
Made from Polartec Powerdry 3.4oz/yd.
Made from Polartec Powerdry Grid Fleece 3.9oz/yd, this is a 1/4 zip design. The waffle pattern fabric compresses to half the size of its predecessor.
Made from Polartec Powerdry Grid Fleece 3.9oz/yd. The waffle pattern fabric compresses to half the size of its predecessor.
Massif will be attending SHOT show this year and will be available for private meetings. For an appointment please email Sales@massif.com.
Costa Is BIG In Japan
Thursday, January 8th, 2015Chris Costa is a pretty big deal here in the US but he’s never had a reception like the one he received during his recent visit to Japan. Here, Costa struts his stuff in front of eager fans at his welcome party held by host Peace Combat Fes 2015.
We Told You OCP = MultiCam
Thursday, January 8th, 2015From Chief of Staff of the Army GEN Ray Odierno’s lips to our ears during a Virtual Town Hall earlier this week, we learn that the Army is adopting MultiCam. That’s not really true, but it’s gold like this that undermines the Army’s assertion that the Operational Camouflage Pattern (developed as Scorpion W2) Army recently adopted by the Army is distinctly different from the MultiCam it replaces. As you know, the MultiCam camouflage pattern was developed for commercial use by Crye Precision and adopted initially by USSOCOM for worldwide use and then later by the Army and US Air Force specifically for wear in Afghanistan starting in 2010. The CSA was right about that part.
Unfortunately, licensing negotiations between the Army and Crye Precision to field MultiCam to the entire force stalled last Spring due to Army inaction, resulting instead in the Army choosing to field a home brewed variant of the Scorpion pattern developed by Crye Associates in the early 2000s. This pattern, referred to as Operational Camouflage Pattern features coloration and shapes similar to MultiCam although the Army has asserted that it is a distinctly different pattern. Below we see the two patterns together with the MultiCam atop Scorpion W2.
Remember, in Army parlance OCP is OCP, regardless if it is the MultiCam variant or the new Scorpion W2 version. MultiCam will continued to be fielded by the Army under the name OCP. However, MultiCam is a brand name of a commercially available pattern, that the US Army did not select as its new camouflage. Mistake or not, the Army should not be referring to OCP as MultiCam. Otherwise, they are misleading Soldiers and applying the proven effectiveness of MultiCam to the as-yet-unproven Scorpion W2. If GEN Odierno’s comments were in fact a mistake, then it shows that there’s really no difference between the two and calls into question the Army’s actions to field a pattern without paying for it.
Arc’teryx LEAF Launches 2015 Products
Thursday, January 8th, 2015
Arc’teryx LEAF has updated their LEAF site with the entire 2015 line. It’s not a large amount of new items but there are some major product launches here including dipping their toe in FR.
Look for:
Khard 60
Combat Uniform consisting of Assault Shirt AR, Assault Pant AR and Recce Shirt AR
Naga Hoody Gen 2
Recce Hat (not loaded yet)
Assault Glove FR
Assault Balaclava FR
Introducing the SF Ryder 9-Ti
Thursday, January 8th, 2015
Model: SF Ryder 9-Ti
Threads: 1/2-28 or M13.5X1
MSRP: $799.00
Launching: SHOT Show 2015
Specs:
9.5oz with piston
7.6″ with piston
Titanium tube, front plate and rear cap
Stainless steel baffles
1.25″ tube diameter
Federal 147 Hydra Shock 131 dB
Federal 124 FMJ American Eagle 131dB
Cerakote Black, FDE or Grey
You’ll also notice the Surefire/Zev custom match grade threaded Barrel. Available for Glock 17 & 19, look for these at SHOT Show as well.
SHOT Show Bingo
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015It’s an old favorite and never fails to entertain.
US Tactical Supply Can’t Wait To See You At SHOT Show
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
