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TYR Tactical HK417 Pouch

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

This is the TYR Tactical open top pouch for the HK417.

In addition to this triple mag version, there are also single mag pockets as well as double mag variants.

www.tyrtactical.com

The BFG Ten-Speed Mag Pouch Story

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Blue Force Gear’s Ashley Burnsed and Stephen Hilliard tell the story of the creation of the Ten-Speed™ mag pouch.
www.blueforcegear.com/ten-speed/

Blade Tech Modular Mount

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Here’s a quick video on Blade Tech’s Modular Mount system that allows you to move holsters and mag carriers across various platforms.

www.bladetech.com

Interested in Some Special Platatac Kit?

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Platatac just posted a picture of a new rig on their Facebook wall. It’s a niche piece of kit but they’re wondering if anyone else would be interested in it. Go check it out, let ’em know what you think. Many people are unaware that the Australian company frequently builds small batches of specialized kit that never goes out on their commercial site. If they make just a few dozen it might cost as much as $400. If they manufacture over a hundred the price could be cut in half. Go check it out.

www.platatac.com

This article first appeared on TacticalFanboy.com.

Caveat Emptor – Counterfeit FastMag Pistol

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Counterfeit FastMag™ Pistol have been popping up. We received this alert from ITW Military Products and wanted to share it.

ITW Military Products recently has been alerted by one of their loyal U.S. users about a new circulating KNOCKOFF of the ITW FastMag™ Pistol.

The ITW FastMag™ Pistol (released in 2011) is built from the same hi-strength, GhillieTEX™ IR reducing, anti-fragmentation polymer as the original FastMag™. The FMP reduces reloading time for the operator and can be mounted in the up or down position. The system eliminates the need for traditional top closures by using an enhanced urethane tension strap, providing a secure point of access. Also available in duty belt, the entire FastMag™ series is designed to ‘double-stack’ on all FastMag™ Gen. III & FastMag™ Heavy.

Unfortunately, fake knockoff versions of the FastMag pistol have been showing up on the radar that recently hit the States. While the two items seem almost identical, there are a few subtle details that will let you know you have a counterfeit. First and most noticeable, the name “FastMag” is NOT molded on the front of the counterfeit; however, the “FastMag” logo IS imprinted on the back attachment strap

Another noticeable feature is located on the back of the items (Image 2). While the ITW FastMag™ Pistol has “MADE IN USA” imprinted, the counterfeit has “MADE IN CHINA” imprinted. Other subtle features to the counterfeit are its slightly more matte finish and its flimsy rubber tension strap and attachment strap. ITW Military Products uses an enhanced urethane material for its tension strap and mounting system, the knockoff counterfeit is using a basic elastic rubber much like a rubber band. If the user can easily adjust the tension strap and/or easily stretch the mounting strap, you have yourself a knockoff counterfeit. One other easy way to tell if you are not using an OEM FastMag Pistol? Your magazines fall out!

Buyers Beware What You Order Online, AND be aware of WHERE you are purchasing your kit. If you buy from an authorized source, listed here: www.itwmilitaryproducts.com/content/list-distributors you won’t have to worry.

NavExFor – FirstSpear

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

FirstSpear displayed their wares with GSS Gear, their latest retailer.

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They displayed numerous products including the Combat Anorak, which is one of my favorite FirstSpear pieces.

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They also displayed the Siege-R. They have made some light changes to the design in order to improve the vest’s ability to fall away from the body once the Tubes are cut away. We caught them during set up so this example doesn’t have the armor mounted.

www.first-spear.com

High Ground Gear 5.56 Admin Pouch

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

The High Ground Gear 5.56 Admin Pouch consists of two M4 Mag pouches with an ultra-thin admin pocket tucked away behind. It opens forward to reveal a laminated Battlemap pocket as well as 3 pencil / grease-pencil webbing loops. It also integrates a PDA/iPhone pocket. It can be quickly closed and secured via Velcro but for extra security each side of the panel features a zipper closure.

Available in MultiCam, Tan, Coyote, UCP, and Ranger Green. Made in USA!

www.highgroundgear.com

Tell Us Who Made This Knife

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Off The Grid Concepts made the sheath for this kick ass knife but they don’t know who made it. Be the first person to identify the knife and who made it along with a website or other evidence you are right and get a laser engraved Hypalon SSD patch in Coyote.

Put your entry in the comments section and use a real email address so we can contact you.