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SHOT Show 24 – MATBOCK Update

Monday, January 29th, 2024

MATBOCK showcased updated panels for their Graverobber series. Since its inception, operators have loved the ability to adjust these panels, but as one operator said, “I know when I need to make another adjustment to the panel, I would grab a beer, turn on a movie, and get ready to do surgery.” He continued, “This is a game changer, and we will be looking forward to buying the panels.”

The pictures are from their Graverobber Assault Medic (GRAM), but all the panels will be getting this upgrade. MATBOCK also said that they will be offering just the panels for sale so you can upgrade your existing packs. The first production run of these is scheduled for February / March 2024.

To learn more about their Graverobber series check: www.matbock.com/collections/grave-robber

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Sneak Peek – Limited Edition Platatac MK5 Peacekeeper Rigs

Sunday, January 28th, 2024

Some special projects from the Platatac skunkworks do see the light of day…although in very small numbers.

25 x Platatac Peacekeeper MK5’s in limited overrun MultiCam Alpine will be offered in mid-February if you’re quick enough.

Features:

• Can carry up to six 30 Round AR/M4 style magazines (Each pouch will also accommodate 2 x AK mags, or a single 20rnd. 417/.308 mag)

• 2 x Accessories/Water bottle/GP/ANPRC 152 pouches with front zip admin pockets

• 1 x Large Velcro mesh pocket with included Velcro in zip

• 2 x Tweave 4 way stretch pockets at the flanks

• 1 x Horizontal zippered pocket with webbing loops to attach elastic loop inserts to carry a TQ, Plasti Cuffs or Cyalume

• PALS areas between pouches and on the sides of the GP pouches to attach additional MOLLE-compatible pouches

• Velcro sandwich for sub load pouches to boost carrying capacity

• Colour matched velcro loop for IFF, C/S or Flag patch with embroidered Platatac logo

• Sewn drainage holes in all pouches

Platatac Silks Alpha restock in MultiCam & MultiCam Tropic also available mid-February (MultiCam Alpine coming mid-year).

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SOTECH Debuts Their Springnose Taser 10/7 Holster, Airborne Cobra and Light Infantry Suspension System

Friday, January 26th, 2024

SOTech will be unveiling an array of new product designs at SHOT Show this year. We’ve spent the better part of 2023 conducting field tests and interviewing soldiers from the 82nd ABN, Ranger Regt, Special Forces and 25th ID developing our Light Infantry Suspension System, Airborne Cobra Pack, and medical systems. These tests are culminating in review by the Army over upcoming months. The LISS supports ensembles including rifleman, medic, leader, SAW gunner, grenadier and breacher which will be on display. The jumpable arrangement of the Cobra pack and our new series of scrim and ruck covers will also be shown. Come by booth 20059 to check them out, and if you can’t make it to SHOT, check them out in our catalogs at: sotechtactical.com/pages/catalogs US Patents and Patents Pending

After dominating the soft-shell market for Axon Tasers for 25 years, SOTECH launches its first plastic holster. Rather than adopting a pistol holster to a taser, SOTECH designed the Springnose TM around the features and requirements of both a Taser 7 and Taser 10. We worked closely with LAPD Training Division to absorb their requirements and lessons learned. We came up with a holster design that encompassed these features:

• Accessed with either strong hand or weekhand draw.

• Slim body design takes minimal space on the belt.

• Downward and rearward draw eliminates accidental weapon misidentification.

• Compressing taser against spring plate and rotating rearward provides quick draw.

• Extra retention strap with thumb snap is removable, and sewn semi rigid.

• Secondary weapon release provided by thumb depression of top hook.

• Officer can screw adjust to forward, vertical, or rearward cant.

• Officer can rearrange holster to right or left-hand wear.

• Field repairable as bottom cap is removable for access to spring compartment.

• Belt clip secures with unique inverted buttons.

• Belt clip fits 2 ¼ patrol belt and inner clip fits dress belts.

• Made in USA and US Patented and Patents Pending.

Email info@specopstech.com to request department test sample holster.

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SHOT Show 24 – Ferro Concepts Frag Bag

Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Ferro Concepts has a new grenade carrier called the Frag Bag which accepts a single M67 hand grenade.

It comes with a PALS compatible hanger which can be sandwiched between inner and outer belts or a plate carrier placard. The pouch offers a bit of elastic retention but also features a side release buckle for additional retention.

Coming soon.

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SHOT Show 24 – Watershed Airborne Waist Pack V2

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024

The Watershed Airborne Waist Pack V2 is an update to a popular waterproof back from Watershed. In addition to the removable waist belt, they’ve also upgraded the zipper to the YKK aqua seal zipper.

It holds 12.5 liters and incorporates a laser cut PALS field at the front. Offered in Black, Alpha Green and d MultiCam.

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The Big Frickin Gun Pouch from Shaw Concepts

Sunday, January 21st, 2024

Whether it’s a M240, M249, IAR, M32 or the sort you need to pack out enough to feed it for the duration of your mission / outing. The Big Frickin Gun Pouch (yes inspired by Doom) allows you the versatility to pack out different ammo types easily and then cinch the Shockcord to silence the load from making excessive noise. We also love to use it as a mini buttpack on the back of our belts. If you’re a machine gunner or the sort give it a try.

shaw-concepts.com/collections/all-products

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – FirstSpear Fight Panel is Live!

Friday, January 19th, 2024

Born from a direct request by Tier 1 operators, the Fight Panel is a placard, panel and micro style chest rig, combined. Used in conjunction with the X-Strap (sold separately), this chest rig maximizes 6/12 laser cut technology for weaving pockets and pouches and Tubes Rapid Closure System for quick donning, doffing and reconfiguring.

As a panel and placard, it can be secured into any FirstSpear carriers’ cummerbunds that attach with the Tubes Closure System. The Fight Panel has an integrated hook backed placard that joins with abdominal loop on carriers such as the Strandhögg v3.

Affixed hook and loop strips on the back of the removable placard allow for weaving into MOLLE or Laser Cut platforms in order to secure for greater load bearing beyond a standard row of magazines and general purpose pockets. Now available in Multicam and Ranger Green, while supplies last.

To see the Fight Panel and the rest of whats new for 2024, come check us out at SHOT SHOW!

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Introducing the Second Generation of Lindnerhof’s PA Magazine Pouch Series

Monday, January 15th, 2024

LENGGRIES, GERMANY (12 January 2024) – Lindnerhof-Taktik today introduced the second generation of the PA Magazine Pouch Series.

These updated products come with a wide range of enhancements and adjustments to meet current industry standards. Some of the key innovations include a redesigned construction, alpha tabs on all pouches instead of sewn-on pull handles, and the convenience of adjusting or removing the elastic cord strap on the outside of the pouch without disassembling it.

To improve functionality, the back of the pouches now features MX material with laser-cut slots and slim 20mm PALS straps. This not only reduces the weight of the pouches by approximately 5-10%, but also allows easier mounting, especially on reinforced systems like the Curv belts, compared to the previous 25mm strap.

The pouches with an external MOLLE/PALS system for attaching additional pouches (except for PA004 & PA158) have been upgraded with 20mm straps. This change not only reduces weight compared to the previously used 25mm straps, but also creates a more cohesive look when used with modern systems like the LT042/II plate carrier from Lindnerhof.

Additionally, Lindnerhof-Taktik has made some improvements to the color matrix in order to achieve a more attractive appearance. Previously, the 3fb and 5fb flecktarn versions featured single-colored MOLLE/PALS straps, such as stonegrey on the 5fb flecktarn variant. In the second generation of PA Magazine Pouches, the straps have been replaced with camouflage ones that perfectly match the pattern.

The new generation of the PA Magazine Pouch Series offers a variety of models, including magazine pouches and panels for rifles such as the HK417, multi-caliber pouches, as well as magazine pouches for pistols.

The available models are as follows:

• Double Rifle Magazine Pouch PA001/2

• Single Rifle Magazine Pouch PA002/2

• Double Rifle Magazine Panel PA494/2

• Triple Rifle Magazine Panel PA098/2

• Multicaliber Pouch PA119/II

• Single HK417 Magazine Pouch PA091/2

• Double HK417 Magazine Panel PA093/2

• Single Pistol Mag Pouch PA004-1/II

• Double Pistol Mag Pouch PA004-2/II

• Single MP Magazine Pouch PA158/II

Explore the latest products from Lindnerhof Taktik today and enjoy the improved features and modern design.