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Introducing the Blue Force Gear M320 Grenade Launcher Holster

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

The Blue Force Gear Grenade Launcher Holster has already seen over a year of use by combat forces carrying the H&K M320 the current US Army issue 40mm grenade launcher. While the M320 can be attached to an M4 carbine or used in a stand alone mode, the holster was designed for the latter mode of operation. When used as a stand alone, the M320 resembles a rather large caliber pistol with a telescoping buttstock.

M320 holstered

As the M320 can make an M4 carbine rather unwieldy, most troops carry it in the standalone mode and have been storing it in a wide variety of field expedient manners including Blue Force Gear medium vertical pouches, SAW mag pouches, in backpacks or dangling via single point sling.

M320

While there are a couple of other holster solutions on the market, BFG took a completely unique approach. It stores and ships flat and when not mounted to your gear and can be disassembled and stored flat in a pack.

M320 Unholstering

The holster is an open top design with an adjustable cross strap allowing for use with any sighting system. A bungee loop can be placed around the grip for additional retention.

M320 Holster empty

The holster mounts to a 3 x 4 MOLLE field and can be mounted on the right side with the grip to the rear or left side with the grip forward.

www.blueforcegear.com/m320-grenade-launcher-holster

Bad Company Tactical

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Adams Industries shared this photo of some of their kit being used in conjunction with a Bad Company Tactical R2S.

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The Adams Ind gear includes a SENTINEL, an AI Surface ANVIS Mount (SAM), and an AI battery pack (AGWBP).

USAF Security Forces Mandate Use of Safariland Holster

Monday, April 15th, 2013

Last week, the Security Forces Center which serves exercises functional oversight for the Air Force’s largest careerfield issued guidance to the community mandating use of the Safariland Modular Holster System consisting of the 6004/6005 holster with the Quick Locking System for all SF applications of the M9 pistol in the Drop Leg, Hip, or Chest position. The memorandum dated Apr 5, 2013 also revokes authorization to continue to purchase Blackhawk SERPA holsters.

Mandatory Purchase and Use of the Safariland Modular Holster System Memo

(Click Image To Download Memo)

MMI Outdoor Grenade Launcher Holster System

Friday, March 29th, 2013

In addition to the MAG pack we saw last week at the GRF Expo sponsored by Darley Defense, MMI Outdoor also showed us their patent pending M320 Grenade Launcher Holster System.

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Developed in response to a need from the field for a tough and intuitive way to carry the M320, the complete M320 Grenade Launcher Holster System consists of the M320 Grenade Launcher Holster, Weapon Leash, and War Belt. In addition to being offered as a kit, all pieces of the system are available separately if needed by end users. This product does not have an NSN.

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The M320 Grenade Launcher Holster (GLH) is a semi-rigid, open-topped holster. The weapon slides into place and is secured by a self locking trigger guard clip (seen below). Secondary retention is available with an elastic tubular webbing top strap and side release buckle featuring MMI’s G-tab. the G-tab is a proprietary webbing extension that allows for easy closure of the buckle even when the user is wearing gloves. The completely open top allows any standard optics to be attached to the M320 and still fit easily into the holster. The trigger guard clip is easily field replaceable with a single screw in the unlikely event of breakage in the field. MOLLE allows the GLH to be attached anywhere based on user preference.

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The Weapon Leash is a single point harness for an M320. The user can simply girth hitch the loop end of the leash onto their chest rig or harness at a point that is comfortable for them. ITW’s MASH hook at the opposite end allows for easy attachment of the leash to the rear of the grenade launcher. This allows the weapon to be used accurately and safely without the buttstock offering considerable weight savings.

WarBelt

The final piece to this capability is the MMI Outdoor War Belt. It is a combination of an outer MOLLE belt and an inner rigger’s belt creating a supplemental load carriage system. The MOLLE belt is contoured to fit natural motion and add lumbar support to help reduce fatigue on a long movement much like a weight lifter’s belt. The rigger’s belt allows the system to fit waist sizes from 30 to 40 inches and securely hold the load in place.

mmioutdoor.net

Multicam Ambidextrous Holster Sale at LBT

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

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LBT is offering a Modular Ambidextrous MultiCam Holster on sale for 49.95 (reg.130.00).

It’s an ambidextrous, modular, universal holster designed for the 92F, 92F with rail, and 92F with ILWP. Versatility comes from the number of carry modes and weapon configurations allowed by this holster. It can be attached to a platform via PALS webbing, attached directly to a belt or used in a drop leg configuration. It also features a secondary security strap for extra weapon retention.

lbtinc.com/holsters/thigh-holsters/modular-ambidextrous-holster

Red Clover Concepts

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

Red Clover Concepts caught my eye. They are doing some pretty interesting stuff with Kydex.

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So far they only have a Facebook presence so check them out there.

TGL Reviews – Bushido Tactical’s M.I.R. (Modular Interchangeable Retention)

Monday, February 25th, 2013

The Gear Locker recently ran a review of Bushido Tactical’s M.I.R. (Modular Interchangeable Retention).

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For the dropleg-style M.I.R., Bushido Tactical has created a hybrid holster that combines a Kydex liner purpose built for each type of handgun with a more generic nylon fabric shell. One advantage to this type of system is that you only need purchase a new liner for each type of firearm. Granted, you’re going to have some set up time, but the cost savings may be just the thing you are looking for.

Read the whole review at http://www.thegearlocker.net/2013/02/bushudo-tacticals-m-i-r-modular-interchangeable-retention/

OTG Promo Video

Friday, February 8th, 2013

www.offthegridconcepts.com