The new MK VI is manufactured from 300D Cordura making it their lightest weight jacket. It’s also the first jacket with a stowable, two-way adjustable hood. It features 11 pockets. Everything from 4 in the inside to a sleeve pocket with pen tubes to 7 on the front including chest and hand warmer pockets.
The Coyote Tan you see is the color it will come in.
Coming March, 2014.
Mossie Tactics introduced the Universal Quick Detach Loop or UQDL, fapeaturing a 661 T6 limited rotation limited rotation cup with stainless steel aircraft cable loop. It’s been over molded with O rings so it remains silent and offers a distinct tactile feel. Combined with the Mossie Tactics heavy duty QD swivel, it will hold 430 lbs.
It enables you to put a sling on any weapon. You can slide it unto a Carbine receiver extension or girth hitch it to a front sight triangle. You can also adapt it to an AK and Mossie offers a buttstock adapter for fixed stocks.
Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. I wonder how that got there.
Each year Crye Precision creates a T-Shirt that is sold during SHOT Show to raise money for charity. The 2013 T-Shirt from Crye Precision caused quite a stir. Perhaps, one year later, everyone’s point of view is a little different?
Back during AUSA we told you about 3M Ceradyne’s new Ballistic Bump Helmet. At SHOT Show we got to take a glimpse of their 3 helmet system.
Specifically, they are offering a Ballistic Bump Helmet for those who will use their helmet for bump protection but require basic ballistic protection. The aerial density 1.1 psf. There is also a Tactical Ballistic Helmet that offers ACH level protection at 1.65 psf and a Extreme Ballistic Helmet that offers Rifle threat level protection at 2.1 psf aerial density.
It’s a high cut helmet with a proprietary rail system and Wilcox shroud. The rail easily integrates another 3M product, the Peltor Comtac headset. The suspension can be configured based on customer requirements.
Look for more info soon.
Shellback Tactical released the Ranger late last year. It takes some of the most popular features of the Banshee but offering a little more coverage. It replaces the Operator but without a cutaway. It retains the Banshee’s split front as well as the badge holder and ID Velcro. Additionally, the cummerbund can be shed in favor of a simple webbing band.
The new Rebel Assault Belt will be on the market in a few months. It offers PALS compatibility along with a more narrow 1.5″ Austrialpin Cobra buckle so that you can thread it through your belt loops. An optional padding will Velcro in place.
The loop sewn in place for the buckle will accommodate a carabiner for gear but is not intended for life support.
The Heavy Water is a tritium watch from Hazard 4. It is a BIG watch with a 50mm face. Additionally, it has full tritium coverage with every marker. It offers a stainless steel case and sapphire crystal. Additionally, they offer a titanium model.
Look for several color options.
