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SOF Select 25 – Q-Collar Breacher Blast Study

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Q-Collar manufacturer Q30 sponsored a one-day study of a SWAT Breacher/Blast Training session to determine if the Q-Collar offers protection against blast-induced traumatic brain injury. Twenty-two members of a SWAT team were evaluated, 11 wore the Q-Collar and 11 did not. The study was conducted by a research team from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Based on a comparison of EEG activity (which may be an indicator of axonal damage from blast waves), the SWAT members who wore the Q-Collar did not have any changes in the data collected pre-blast exposure compared with the data collected post-blast exposure. The non-collar wearing SWAT members had measurable changes in their EEG data.

Based on a comparison of fMRI data, which measures working memory and auditory network function, the non-collared group has increased MRI activity (comparing pre-blast measurements to post-blast measurements), while those wearing the Q-Collar did not have increased MRI activity. This offers additional evidence of the protection provided by the Q-Collar.

To access this study as well as the Walter Reed Blast Study, click here.

SOF Select 25 – Massif Boreas Wool Fleece

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

New from Massif is the Boreas Wool Fleece is a fleece lined Merino wool jacket with superior performance to the issue nylon fleece garment.

The wool features a polyester blend for durability with Nextec EPIC encapsulation for a durable weather barrier.

It features slash hand waner pockets along with dual zippered pockets to keep items secure. The shoulders and sleeves are reinforced and there’s a chin guard behind the zipper.

SOF Select 25 – HUXWRX

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

The latest suppressor form HUXWRX is referred to as “Black Magic” due to the internal string of letters used to describe the design.

This 5.56 can uses their patented flow through design. It’s printed from Inconel 718 with an Armorlube coating which acts similarly to DLC.

Here you can see the locking collar.

It is used with a printed and machined Inconel flash hider. It’s not a good idea to combine suppressors and muzzle devices form different materials due to varied wear. They print the blank and then do the finish work.

SOF Select 25 – LALO Zodiac Infiltrator

Monday, May 12th, 2025

Coming soon is the Zodiac Infiltrator from LALO.

The LALO Infiltrator was designed for amphibious operations, like diving, swimming, beach terrain, slick rocks, riverbeds, reefs, OTB ops, and so on.

This knitted upper construction incorporates Trek Dry bamboo moisture-wicking, H20 shedding antimicrobial lining, a Dual zone cushioned EVA mid and outsole, and the sole incorporates a passive drainage system.

lalo.com

SOF Select 25 – MATBOCK Universal Hexagon Skins

Monday, May 12th, 2025

MATBOCK skins have been out for awhile. They use the MATBOCK Ghost face material which is NIR compliant, hydrophobic and extremely lightweight. Previously they would laser cut for each pattern and object they were putting them on but it was hard to keep up with new products. Plus, they kept getting asked to sell just sheets of the skins. At the same time Armor Forge came to them with the idea to just make a bunch of 1” hexagon skins and the Universal Hexagon sheet was born.

This is a flat sheet 14″ x 18″ (35cm x 45cm) of 1″ (2.5cm) hexagons, which allow you to place the hexagon on anything. The design also allows you to fully cover any surface or create your own unique pattern.

www.matbock.com/products/universal-hexagon-skins

SOF Select 15 – Mystery Ranch Gunfighter Armor Attach 2.0

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

Coming soon from Mystery Ranch is an update to the Gunfighter Armor Attach pack.

Made from 330D Cordura, they’ve added a removable compression panel, expanded primary access to bag and made the shoulder straps stowable. Additionally, it comes with zip-on PALS adapters.

SOF Select 25 – Silynx CLARUS MSG

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

Silymx has developed a new version of their CLARUS Push to Talk called the CLARUS MSG with the MSG standing for messaging.

In tunnels the IDF has faced a threat from voice comms drawing fire. Consequently, they developed a PTT with pre-recorded voice messages which can be heard through the radio and headset but are otherwise inaudible.

The front and center button is for the messaging function with four preset messages available. Two clicks through five clicks select each message. While it comes with pre-recorded messages in a calm, female voice, the user can add their own messages.

The CLARUS headset features an internal mic as well as external mics (switchable), and the system conducts a leakage test when it is first turned on.

SOF Select 25 – Platatac

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

Coming soon in a dozen patterns is the SOF Smock from Platatac.