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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Blast from the Past – Mystery Cinch
Sunday, May 20th, 2012We constantly attract new readers at SSD so every once in awhile we go back into the archives and resurrect an old post. When the Mystery Cinch was first released it was shockingly simplistic. Now, it is more poignant than ever since being adopted as part of the USMC FILBE pack. Once you look at this video you will hit yourself in the forehead with your palm and say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” In fact, simplicity might be its elegance, but it has garnered Mystery Ranch a patent.
Designed to work with any pack, the Mystery Cinch routes the straps close to the center of of the chest and prevents the straps from creeping up under the arm. Additionally, pack straps don’t adjust tight like they would during normal wear so when released from the Mystery Cinch they fall right off the arm. Its single motion, quick-release design sheds the pack smoothly. Because the Mystery Cinch uses the armor’s PALS grid it offers the flexibility to accommodate a variety of armor vests, pouch configurations, and pack straps.
SPEAR Soft Armor Award Announcement
Saturday, May 19th, 2012It’s been a long process in finding a new soft armor insert solution for SOCOM’s SPEAR BALCS program. Originally, SOCOM issued the Sources Sought Notice in December of 2010. Finally, on May 16th of this year a contract was awarded to Protective Products Enterprises, Inc with a ceiling of $49,000,000.
As we understand it, criteria for selection was weight, performance (stand alone as well as while in issue carriers) and finally cost/ value to the Government, in that order.
This award is only for the soft armor inserts and not for any carriers which are competed under different contracts.
Point Blank Wins SPEAR Soft Armor Contract
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Industry insiders have confirmed that Point Blank Enterprises has won the selection for new SPEAR soft armor to outfit Special Operations Forces. This means that Point Blank will provide the soft armor inserts regardless of carrier make.
www.pointblankenterprises.com/
Pacific Safety Products – Always A Bridesmaid, Never a Bride
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012We’ve mentioned various takeovers concerning Canadian armor producer Pacific Safety Products in the past including their recent announcement of a reverse takeover bid for Armor Works Canada. Unfortunately, it looks like that one fell through as well according to a press release on PSP’s website. It states, “that the letter of intent with ArmorWorks Enterprises LLC to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of ArmorWorks Enterprises Canada, ULC in a reverse take-over transaction (the “Transaction”) has been terminated.” Additionally, the release says, “The board of directors of the Company has exercised its option to terminate the Company’s contract with its Executive Chairman, Daniel Marks, upon 30 day’s notice.” They are also working to “create a separation between the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles…”
Looks like PSP is getting their house in order.
A Mayflower Snapshot from the 2-Way Range
Sunday, May 13th, 2012
Mayflower custom PC with custom pouches, APC with an HK417 chest rig, custom LPAAC with a custom UW GEN IV.
MTek Weapon Systems Predator G4 Faceshield
Friday, May 11th, 2012
MTek Weapon Systems has just released the Predator G4 (lighter, stronger, faster) Faceshield along with the associated MACH1 Cover. MTek tells us that the the new G4 is thinner and lighter than earlier versions yet still stops AK (7.62×39 lead core) rounds at 25 feet.
FirstSpear Cummerbund Retro-Fit Kit Offer
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
FirstSpear wants to make it even easier for you to upgrade your existing armor carrier’s cummerbund with their 6/12 & TUBES Retro-Fit Kit. Designed to fit an armor carrier with a standard hook and loop flap design and rear MOLLE or cummerbund pass-through channel, the Retro-Fit kit accommodates soft armor and enhances the performance of your carrier with FirstSpear’s Tubes closure system and 6/12 PALS compatible technology.
For a limited time, you can trade in your old cummerbund along with $99 (normal price $155.98) and get a brand new 6/12 & TUBES Retro-Fit Kit.
Available in Coyote, MultiCam, Ranger Green, Khaki, and Black. This offer includes a free 6/12 pocket for holding a pistol mag, light, or multi-tool.
To find out how to get yours, visit www.first-spear.com.
