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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Retro-Fit Cummerbund Kit

Friday, May 30th, 2014

There are lots of folks out there who would like to integrate FirstSpear’s Tubes and 6/12 technology into their existing armor carriers. In this week’s Friday Focus we’ll show you a product that does just that; the Retro-Fit Cummerbund Kit.

The 6/12 & TUBES Retro-Fit Kit is compatible with carriers that utilizes a traditional hook & loop flap system and rear MOLLE or cummerbund pass-through channel. The Cummerbund also accepts Soft Armor Inserts and 6×6 Hard Plates. Once in place, you don/doff the vest via the Tubes attachment to either side of the cummerbund. There is also a certain amount of size adjustment to the rear via the elastic cord. In addition to Tubes, you also get 6/12 which is not only backwards compatible with PALS but also accepts FirstSpear’s full line of 6/12 pouches.

Offered in Small/Medium or Large/Extra Large, in Black, Coyote, Khaki, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

FirstSpear is offering Free Domestic Ground + APO/FPO Shipping on your entire cart with purchase of retro-fit cummerbund.

In case you wondered what a typical day for the Diabolical Ronnie Fowlkes is like, check out this video that also happens to demonstrate just how tough the Tubes technology really is.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Alligator Rapid Access System

Friday, May 23rd, 2014

Although FirstSpear’s Alligator Rapid Access System debuted in the Summer 2013 catalog, we’ve never taken an in-depth look at it. This week’s Friday Focus does just that.

The Alligator Rapid Access System works as a one-handed silent closure system. Pouch contents can be accessed with a single tug of a gloved, mitted or naked hand. Additionally, it can be removed and replaced with a 1″ surface-mounted side release buckle, giving you one pocket with multiple options for access and security. It’s also streamlined and less likely to catchy on obstructions and it won’t break like traditional plastic buckles.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Cell Tag Technology

Friday, May 16th, 2014

In this week’s FirstSpear Friday Focus the indomitable Ronnie Fowlkes gives us the lowdown on their Cell Tag Technology.

Precision laser cut from Cordura, the FirstSpear Cell tags can be backed with Glow-Tape, IR or a combination of the two. I can speak from experience. FirstSpear does a great job of working with you make sure your art looks right on the patch.

These are custom items. Orders usually take 2-3 weeks with a minimum order of 6. IR orders restricted to US Mil/Govt only.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Skirmisher Firearms Training Bag

Friday, May 9th, 2014

The Skirmisher Firearms Training Bag is designed as a range pack and it’s a pretty awesome one at that. But, I bet you guys can think of a few other ways to use a bag with excellent compartmentalization options.

The Skirmisher can hold up to 3 full-sized handguns with or without lights as well as 1 AR-style rifle (broken down) and associated training gear such as ear/eye pro. Magazines, boxed ammunition and a top center bin for loose “top up” ammunition are all features of this pack. It can be transported backpack style, single strap style or carried from a continuous-length webbing handle. Padded in all key areas to protect lights, lasers and optics.

Available in Black, Coyote, Khaki, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

Dimensions: 25″ X 13″ X 4″ – This will give you a good idea of how big that is.

FirstSpear has also offered SSD readers a great deal. Buy any Skirmisher get a FREE “Other Girl” T-shirt with your order. Not shabby.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Communications Packs

Friday, April 25th, 2014

In this week’s Friday Focus we’ll take a look at the FirstSpear Comms Packs.

Offered in two sizes, the packs are identical in features. The Medium sized model offers 980 cu in of capacity and the Large model is 1800 cu in capacity.

Based off of the popular Exigent Circumstance Pack, the Comm Pack offers a decidedly urban styling in order to help mask its true role. The zippered main compartment offers ample storage for a wide variety of communications devices or other equipment and the cable access ports are discreetly located. Inside, there’s a padded laptop sleeve and zippered mesh pocket.

The pack incorporates padded shoulder straps with QR buckles as well as a low profile, padded haul loop handle at the top of the pack. The mesh, padded back of the pack offers the distinctive FirstSpear logo stitched design but don’t worry, it’s going to be against your back while your wearing it. Each side of the pack features a mesh pocket for water bottles or other items. There is also an exterior, beavertail-style flap with dual zippered compartments for quick storage. Additionally, there is a flat zippered pocket at the front of the pack under the flap.

Berry Compliant and offered in Black, Blue/Silver, Ranger Green/Coyote and Ripstop Light Grey.

For a limited time get Free domestic ground + APO/FPO shipping on your entire cart when you purchase a Comm Pack.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Padded Split Front Recce Rig, 6/12

Friday, April 18th, 2014

This week we are taking a look at the FirstSpear Recce Rig. I’ve got to say that I am a big fan of Chest rigs having used an Arktis Model 42 Rig while stationed in 3ID LRS back in the late 80s and later wearing an Eagle SF30 AK rig in Haiti in the mid-90s while on a SOT-A in 3rd Group. Something neither of those designs offered was modularity. The Padded Split Front Recce Rig, 6/12 moves the load from the waist up unto the chest on 6/9 body panels that ride left and right and accept PALS and 6/9 equipped pouches meaning you can completely customize your load.

The split-front front closes via two short TUBES attachments and incorporates a Velcro closure on the sides allowing you to stash needed items inside the body of the rig. The padded shoulder harness features a flat, H-style cross piece at the rear for comfort. The rear of the waist is held fast via a simple, 1″ webbing strap that is releasable and adjustable at either end.

Berry compliant and offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – 3 New Mag Pockets

Friday, April 11th, 2014

This week, we’ll focus on three new magazine carriers from FirstSpear, the Hybrid 5.56 Mag Shingle, Extended Pistol Mag, and Pistol Shingle 3 Mag.

Hybrid 5.56 Mag Shingle

The Hybrid 5.56 Mag Shingle offers 3 sections that integrate many preferred security and concealment features into one design including a single magazine speed reload pouch on one end. Intended for a Speed Reload on the Shooters left or right, it also features a pistol mag pocket that can be secured with the FS Standard Speed Tab or with a supplied full flap. This pocket allows the Shooter to comfortably transport 5 x 30 round 5.56 magazines and one pistol magazine. This pocket is available with the Speed Reload / Pistol Pocket arranged on the Shooters Left or Right as you can see below.

Extended Pistol Mag

This pocket is for extended double column 9, 40 & 45 pistol magazines. A full hook & loop flap provides security and a Mil-Spec elastic webbing panel provides additional tension. Many popular handheld 2 & 3 cell SureFire handheld combat lights will also fit this pocket.

Pistol Shingle 3 Mag

The pistol shingle accommodates magazines for most popular single and double (9 & 40) stack side-arms. This pocket can be set by you the User for the FirstSpear Speed Tab security cord or a full Velcro flap closure. Additional Mil-Spec elastic tension holds mags even when security tab or flap isn’t in place.

All are available in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam with 6/9 or 6/12 attachments.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Non-Destructive Marking Technology

Friday, April 4th, 2014

This week, Ronnie Fowlkes is back to tell us about the FirstSpear Non-Destructive Marking™ technology. It’s some pretty cool construction stuff that the hard core gear nerds like me will be into.

Ever pick up a FirstSpear product and notice these little white dots on the fabric? I didn’t pay them any mind because I knew what they were there for, but I failed to realize how many don’t know that they are registration markings that help the sewers assemble the item.

Over the years, a variety of methods have been used. Generally, these were chalk or grease pencil markings and later companies starting using drill or punch holes where multiple layers of fabric are stacked up and cut in a single operation. At the same time, a small diameter drill or punch is used to put holes in the fabric that help guide the folks running the sewing machines. While this method is quick, it does introduce a new hole into the fabric, ultimately compromising its integrity.

FirstSpear has taken a different approach than even the hand markings used for so long. Their Non-Destructive Marking™ technology instead relies on a water-soluble marking pen system specifically designed for FirstSpear. It allows them to place sewing guides right on the fabric for their sewing specialists to use on the manufacturing floor without permanently altering or damaging the material. Their “white dot” process takes more time but helps sustain overall material integrity. Additionally, those white dots are easily removed with a toothbrush and some water.

So now you know. Those “errant white marks” on your FirstSpear kit aren’t so errant after all. They are a deliberate production technique that is easily removed with water or through some use during a trip to the field.

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