For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at the new FirstSpear Neckie which is a modern take on the classic headover. The Neckie is a versatile fabric tube that can be worn as a turtleneck, hat, or even a balaclava. It is built from anti-bacterial materials, and constructed with a tight, open mesh design.
This mesh design aids in preventing goggles (or glasses) from fogging up when worn over the mouth. It also features low-profile pile attachment points for attaching IFF when required.
Available now in Black or Coyote. Made in the USA.
The Nemo Power Tools SPECIAL OPS is a cordless drill designed specifically for Special Operations and Special Forces. It is depth rated to up to 100m, with a salt-water resistant all-black paint job, and no logo for maximum concealment. The SPECIAL OPS Underwater Cordless Drill comes complete with the following:
215 Gear has launched a new product category on their website, Velcro Compatible. It was inspired by their Custom Tactical Bag, which allows users to interchange Velcro-backed panels and pouches.
All 215 Gear Velcro compatible items were designed for maximum modularity and compatibility; not only between all 215 Gear bags/packs/pouches they were designed around, but any manufacturers product that uses a Velcro loop field. Seen above is the Velcro Admin Panel, which was designed for holding various everyday items from personal electronics, pens, pencils, ID’s and batteries.
Many items are available in both Black and Coyote.
Fort Worth, TX, – Defense Solutions Group, Inc. is pleased to introduce a new inside-waistband concealed carry kydex holster to the DSG Alpha Holster Series. The CDC (Compact Discreet Carry) Holster is designed for low-profile all-day wear, with an adjustable cant for both appendix or behind the hip belt placement. The rubber-mounted belt clips are designed to easily slide onto standard size 1.5” or 1.75” belts, locking securely in place. The CDC Holster comes with an engineered sight channel for night sights, as well as adjustable weapon retention.
The DSG Arms CDC Holster, priced at $49-retail, is currently available in the following models: Glock 17, 19, 26, 42, and Glock 43. Models for the Sig Sauer P320/P320C/P229, Ruger LCP, M & P Shield in 9mm and .40, and the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard are in the production plans for 2016.
Features:
– Adjustable cant: upright/vertical for appendix OR forward for behind the hip
– Smooth kydex texture for comfortable carry
– Rubber mounted belt clip for easy on-and-off the belt
– Belt clip designed for secure retention through daily activities
– Adjustable weapon retention
– Engineered sight channel for night sights
– Smooth draw
ADJUSTABLE CANT & RETENTION: Holster is delivered in an upright/vertical cant. Adjust holster cant by loosening screw on right side of belt clip and re-positioning the left-side belt clip screw to the second available hole. Tighten both screws snugly after adjusting cant. Adjust weapon retention by tightening or loosening the two tension screws on lower right-side of holster.
Earlier this week, we received a new PMAG 30 AK/AKM GEN M3 from Magpul, which prompted us to pull out one of the original PMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE magazines and take a look at the differences.
The major change to the GEN M3 mag is the addition of the Stainless steel rear locking lug and steel-reinforced front lug and spine, compared to the original 30 AK MOE mag which features all polymer construction. As you can imagine, this adds a noticeable bit of weight to the magazine; the Magpul site lists the weight of the GEN M3 at 7.2 oz., and the MOE at 6.5 oz.
The patterning on the polymer body between the magazines is virtually identical, however, and they also both have the same constant curve internal geometry, stainless steel spring, paint pen dot matrix panels, and flared floorplate.
The other major noticable difference is the MOE mag has a reddish-brown follower, while the GEN M3 mag has a bright orange follower. Take note that in every image where both magazines are present, the PMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE is on the left, and the PMAG 30 AK/AKM GEN M3 is on the right.
As you may recall, we recently published an article regarding L3 Communications’ EOTech sights. In that article we shared L3’s SEC filings, changes in their user manuals and a USSOCOM Safety of Use Message which mentions Point of Impact shifts in both the low and high temperature ranges of EOTech holographic sights issued to the government.
But apparently, issues surrounding the sights have been brewing since at least Spring. In a recent memorandum to customers obtained by SSD, distributor Elite Defense discloses that EOTech has not been delivering product since April of this year. It’s our understanding that Elite Defense is the single largest distributor of EOTech sights with extensive international sales of the brand. Even more interesting than the secession of deliveries, is that Elite Defense has chosen to terminate their long distributorship. Unfortunately, it seems EOTech has not acknowledged this action, nor Elite Defense’s proposal to convert their customer base to direct sales with EOTech. It’s like they’ve gone radio silent.
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When queried, Elite Defense offered no comment regarding the memorandum other than to ask where we obtained it. That, we’re keeping to ourselves.
UPDATE – We just received this message from Elite Defense:
When Elite Defense released the letter to our international customers on 11/3/15 (published by SSD 11/5/15), we had not received any formal contact from EOTech about the termination of the relationship or our proposed transition plan. However, on the afternoon of November 4, EOTech reached out to Elite Defense. Elite Defense and EOTech are now working together to develop a plan that will focus on what is most important: a smooth transition for our customers.
