ADS will be showing their entire ECWCS Gen III clothing system (in MultiCam no less) but one of the levels should be of particular interest for Air Force personnel attending SHOT Show as it was recently approved for use by the Air Force Clothing Office.
USAF Approves ECWCS Gen III Lvl7
Magnum is definitely a favored brand of the British armed forces who adopted a MultiCam variant called Multi-Terrain Pattern developed specifically for them by Crye Precision. MTP is restricted to the UK MoD but MultiCam isn’t and due to the matching colorways, it blends right in. As we reported last September Magnum has developed two new boots in the MultiCam pattern. Unfortunately at the time we were unable to take any photos but here you can see that Magnum went to painstaking detail to manufacture a MultiCam boot that also integrated a camouflage sole. Oddly enough, when our Editor worked with the Australians in Kuwait in 98 some of them had Taipan boots with camo soles. Apparently, they had noted that their troops stuck out while in the prone due to their solid colored soles but the project was just a one off and didn’t go anywhere. Interestingly, the Canadians looked at camo soles recently and found that the enhancement made no discernible improvement in the Soldier’s signature.
At any rate, we wouldn’t be surprised to see some serious interest in these across the Pond. In fact, one of Magnum’s advisors on the project is a former Royal Marine Both the Sidewinder and Spider are impressive and include the ion-maskâ„¢ hydrophobic surface enhancement which essentially shrink wraps the entire boot so that it cannot absorb moisture into the materials.
The Sidewinder includes printed suede patches and looks to be the heavier of the two.
The Spider is one helluva boot combining numerous special touches such as a patch of super fabric to mitigate wear and tear on the boot during fast roping as well as a Tec-Tuff leather toeguard, Vent-Guardâ„¢ sandproof ventilator technology, and TPU exoframe reinforcement for increased stability.
Check them out in booth #11164.
782 is formally releasing the FR Shemaughlava at SHOT Show. We saw an early version of the Shemaughlava at Modern Day Marine in October and have been waiting for it to be available. Think of a balaclava with long tails that can be wrapped around the head and face and tied tight or loose depending on conditions. The fabric is moisture-wicking and flame resistant and the design features flat seams for comfort. Available in MultiCam and Coyote.
Additionally, 782 Gear is showing the Velocity Softshell Jacket and 1/4 Zip Pullover. These wind and water resistant garments feature athletic cuts with 2 and 4-way stretch materials for mobility and comfort. Schoeller® NanoSphere® treated 2-way stretch shell is combined with Tweave DURASTRETCH® 4-way stretch panels and a moisture-wicking lining to produce garments that weigh only Jacket -10.4 oz (296g), 1/4 Zip Pullover – 9.6 oz (272g). Available in MultiCam.
Their new website is open for business and they’re offering free shipping on all orders until January 31st. 782 Gear’s products can be seen at SHOT Show in Source One Distributors’ booth #82033. For a private showing of 782’s product line please contact Erik Rockel at Rockel_Erik@782gear.com.
SOTech will be debuting an number of new products at SHOT Show and the Army Navy Military Expo running concurrently in Las Vegas this year. The SOTech Go Bag range has been expanded once again with the SOTech Go Pack incorporating a water bottle pouch and additional side pouches which are great for for tennis shoes or camera accessories. Additionally, the SOTech Sling Bag is a modification to SOTech’s Extended Go Bag where the external pockets have been removed and replaced with MOLLE/PALS webbing running both horizontally and vertically for accessing pouches upon pull-around to the front. Both of these packs have Velcro pile on the inner walls to mate with SOTech’s camera padded insert dividers available separately.
Additionally, SOTech will be debuting a radical new feature to their BLOCS Gen III plate carrier – drop by to find out what it is…
Finally, some new upgrades and accessories for the SOCOM-issue Mission Go Bag will also be on display.
Stop by for a free gift! SOTech will be at the SHOT Show in booth #20113 and will also have a second booth in the Army Navy Military Expo at the Tuscany Suites and Casino at 255 E Flamingo Rd at Koval behind Bally’s and Paris. ANME runs Sunday, 1/16 through Wednesday 1/19.
Nelson Paint Company, in business since 1940, is introducing two new less lethal and tactical products and as well as their line of camouflage paints at this year’s SHOT Show.
Deter-It Less-Lethal Projectiles deliver a shot of kinetic energy to a suspect or animal to compel deterrence of undesired behavior without penetration or serious injury at a fraction of the cost of other less-lethal projectiles . They can be used with any standard .68 caliber paintball gun.
Deter-it Crasher Projectiles (seen above) are designed to break vehicular and structural glass upon impact during hostage and barricade incidents. Deter-it Crasher Projectiles open up entry channels for follow-up of Deter-it HEAT or other chemical munitions. CRASHER can also be used with any standard .68 caliber paintball gun.
Visit Nelson Paint at SHOT Show in booth #4227 or on the web at www.nelsonpaint.com.
We’ve already told you where to see Silynx at SHOT Show (booth #5100) and yes, it looks to be tucked back in a corner so be vigilant and make sure you find it because once you are there you will be able to see the new C4Grip.
Silynx kept telling us that they had something unexpected coming and this is certainly it. This thing really took us by surprise. They have not only integrated a wireless push-to-talk as well as controls for an ATPIAL and weapons light into the grip but have also made it somewhat modular, promising the ability to swap out grips for color and shape. Additionally, they are offering some pimpage in the form of laser engraving on the grip. Last but certainly not least, the grip is hollow and features a removable folding knife.
Propper International will unveil its new A-TACS apparel collection at Shot Show. The line includes a mil-spec ACU coat and trouser, combat shirt and boonie, all in the revolutionary A-TACS pattern. The Propper A-TACS ACU is among the most anticipated A-TACS products launching worldwide and will serve as the core component of the product line, which includes boots from Danner, packs and nylon kit from Tactical Assault Gear, single or dual point gun slings from Blue Force Gear, and weapons and optics systems from Remington, Bushmaster and Bushnell. This broad collection of introductory products represents the first full head-to-toe concealment system offering to tactical professionals in the U.S. Additionally, Propper will be displaying the Antaeus combat pack from Arc’teryx that you read about here in November.
Visit Propper at booth #10764 for your chance to win an exclusive set of the full Propper A-TACS product line, before the products are available at authorized retailers.
Tactical Assault Gear and Shellback Tactical will be unveiling several new products at SHOT Show. Make sure you visit booth #25411 to check out Shellback’s new OPERATOR releasable vest that is designed for LE/SWAT teams. The carrier will also debut with an armor package.
They are also going to be giving away free two-point adjustable slings and of course they will have a new catalog. Additionally, they are debuting a new line from Outdoor Research that will be available through Shellback. Finally, don’t forget that they feature a full line of products in A-TACS camouflage.
www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com and www.shellbacktactical.com
