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S&S Precision Introduces the Gear Retention Track

Monday, October 27th, 2014

While S&S Precision certainly surprised us with Performance Denim, they did tell us awhile back that they were working on new items that work with the Skeletonized Magazine Retention introduced earlier this year. The SMR wasn’t the thing but rather a component in a system.

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The Gear Retention Track (GRT), allows the user to accessorize their load out in virtually any configuration. The Gear Retention Track consists of three different track systems: The GRT – Belt, GRT – Webbing, and the GRT – Base Plate.

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The Gear Retention Track – Belt, is a polymer belt adapter that comes with the Multi Belt Stabilizer. This stabilizer is what allows you to use the GTR with a variety of widths of belts. Specifically, 2.25”, 1.75”, and 1.50”. To change the size of the opening for the belt, place the Belt Adapter face up and push down until the Multi Belt Stabilizer pops out of place. You can then rotate the Stabilizer to either 1.75” or 1.50”. Weight – 1.4 ounces.

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The Gear Retention Track – Webbing is a two piece, polymer construction that weighs 1.6 ounces. The GRT – MOLLE easily snaps and locks into place in your MOLLE webbing. Weave the two top locking tabs behind the MOLLE webbing. Once installed, place the bottom half behind the MOLLE as well and push up until you hear a click. This now gives the operator different configurations as to where they attach accessories and how many accessories they want (PALS/MOLLE compatible).

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The Gear Retention Track – Base Plate has three built in tracks. The Base Plate can be attached to the S&S Precision PlateFrame with the Plate Frame Adapter. Constructed out of a water resistant material, the adapter allows the GRT – Base Plate to securely mount to the Plate Frame. The GRT – Base Plate is also available in a kangaroo insert version which utilizes Velcro on the front of the three SMR’s that come with the GRT – Kangaroo Insert Kit, and Velcro on the back of the Base Plate. Weight – 5.6 oz

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S&S Precision’s Skeletonized Magazine Retention Utilizes the GRT to attach to the operator’s equipment. The SMR is a lightweight and low profile system to carry 5.56 magazines. It has built in retention to keep the magazine from coming out without the use of bungie or a flap. Optimizing the performance of the operator by allowing faster reloads while still retaining safety by keeping the magazine in place where it belongs. The SMR weighs 1.45 oz.

Look for additional GRT accessories coming out in the next few weeks.

www.sandsprecision.com

757 Performance Denim Demonstration Video

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014

S&S Precision has been reading your questions and produced this video to give you an idea how the Internal Belt Retention on their 757 Performance Denim Jeans works.

www.sandsprecision.com/apparel/757-s

Introducing 757 Performance Denim by S&S Precision – Pre-Order Now

Monday, October 20th, 2014

Last week I got a text from S&S Precision asking me to stop by the shop to check out something new. What I saw when I dropped in on Friday afternoon, blew my mind. I fully expected to see some new machined widget, but instead, they caught me by surprise. In the middle of a bare table lay a pair of jeans and a holster. I said, “Oh, new holster?” And they answered, “Sort of. Meet 757 Performance Denim.” At first it looked just like an ordinary pair blue jeans until I picked them up and started checking them out.

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Turns out, they’ve been planning this since January. For the past several months the guys at S&S Precision have been wearing these jeans and I never noticed. The worst part is, looking back, they’ve been taunting me while wearing them, trying to get me to realize there was something up with the pants. I never even suspected. But I’ve got to say, after having spent a moment to look at a pair on the table, these are the best discrete carry jeans I have ever seen.

Several companies have made other discreet wear versions over the years but they always “brand” by adding some feature that makes the jeans “tactical”, like a pocket or a zipper where something you’d buy at the mall wouldn’t normally have them. Not so with these. You look at them and they could be any mild mannered pair of jeans; all blue denim and gold stitching. The only overt feature that even belies their pedigree is the 757 Denim rivet button, but even that is hidden behind a belt.

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Like any covert operation, the real magic is on the inside. In this case, the secret sauce is the patented Internal Belt Retention. It allows their removable, Inside the Waist Band holster, to be integrated directly into the pants via the internal belt retention strap. this belt retention strap is designed to reverse hook on the internal belt openings. It’s threaded through the holster which is designed for standard and canted carry and will fit many popular pistol models such as GLOCK and SIG.

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Additionally, there are two low profile rear pockets. They will accommodate a single 30 rd 5.56 mm magazine or a pistol for expedient carry. Finally, there are internal pockets set into each of the two front slash pockets. These will keep pistol magazines, cell phone or a clip-style pocket knife handy. This way, your knife won’t show like with an external pocket clip and neither it nor a pistol mag will fall down into the bottom of the front pocket.

This part is awesome. 757’s are individually hand crafted in the U.S.A. from 12oz custom milled 100% cotton denim in a design finalized with a senior stylist from the fashion industry. It’s a classic American blue jean style with a straight, relaxed leg to accommodate wear with a boot or tennis shoes. While there isn’t much mechanical stretch in the denim they selected, 757 jeans are cut to move with your body for comfort as well as mobility.

This slide gives you an idea of the draw from the 757s. I see a lot of folks wearing these for a variety of purposes: concealed carry wear, undercover work, or just a good looking pair of jeans.

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757’s are prewashed. Shrinkage on the raw fabric is about 4%. But S&S cautions to never wash jeans in hot water. Wash by hand if possible to retain the best color. Also, do not machine tumble dry; air dry is best.

Before, you even ask, Women’s 757’s are in the works and coming soon. Surprise, 757 shorts are on the way too! Waist sizes 30-38in x 32 and 34in inseam. Look for expanded sizing in the future.

Pre-order special: $128.97 for one pair of 757s with Holster. That’s a great price for Made in USA pants that include a holster.

www.sandsprecision.com/apparel/757-s

O P Tactical Currently Selling S&S Precision SMR MOLLE And Belt Adapters

Saturday, October 11th, 2014

O P Tactical is selling the S&S Precision Skeletonized Mag Retention (SMR) MOLLE and Belt adapters, in addition to the SMR itself. The MOLLE and Belt adapters are not currently featured on the official S&S Precision website, so take advantage while they’re available from O P. All three components are only available in Tan, and are made in the USA.

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Skeletonized Mag Retention

S&S Precision’s Skeletonized Mag Retention is a magazine retention system which consists of two components: the magazine holster, and the Base Plate docking station. It’s a streamlined, low profile system which offers a high degree of modularity, especially when paired with additional Base Plate mounting accessories.

www.optactical.com/ssprsmrskmar.html

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SMR MOLLE Adapter

The SMR MOLLE Adapter is a base adapter that allows the SMR to interface with PALS webbing. Requires 2 columns and 2 rows of PALS to mount.

www.optactical.com/ssprsmrmoad.html

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SMR Belt Adapter

The SMR belt Adapter is a base adapter that allows the SMR to interface with a belt up to 2″ wide.

www.optactical.com/ssprsmrbead.html

For the background on the SMR system, check out these previous posts:

soldiersystems.net/2013/09/27/sneak-peek-skeletonized-magazine-retention-from-ss-precision

soldiersystems.net/2014/01/31/skeletonized-magazine-retention-from-ss-precision

Dynamis Blade Now Available for Order

Friday, October 10th, 2014

During Blade Show we gave you a preview of the new Dynamis Blade, a collaboration between our friends Navy SEAL Veteran Dom Raso and ABS Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler. They’ve known one another for years so when Dom decided to create a fighting knife he immediately turned to Daniel, who has a great reputation in the SOF community for offering high quality, specialized blades.

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Blade Specs:

-CPM3V Steel
-3.75″ cutting edge
-Single or double edged, depending on your preference
-Textured rubber handle with subtle Dynamis Shield print for both forward and reverse grip fighting (A Winkler Knives first)
-Skeletonized tang beneath the rubber grip for balance
-Jimping on the thumb ramp, under the hilt, and on the pommel to improve purchase
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There is also a Red aluminum trainer knife available with smooth edges.

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Dynamis Alliance also worked closely with S&S Precision to offer a new sheath that is responsive, intuitive and optimized for close quarters self-defense and concealed carry. It is designed to accommodate ambidextrous carry (forward or reverse grip) and features rounded edges for comfort while in the waistband.

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Right out of the gate, Dom acknowledges that the clip for the sheath of the Dynamis Blade is based on a Tracker Dan. Simply put, it keeps the sheath in place.

DynAmis is also offering a minimalist sheath for Mil/LE customers that is designed to fit in a vest’s Kangaroo pouch via Velcro (hook on one side and loop on the other) . It’s Kydex with felt lining for reduced noise.

www.dynamisalliance.com/gear/dynamis-blade

Custom Carved Longboards from S&S Precision

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014

I know a lot of you guys ride skate boards.

This is what happens when quality craftsmanship meets meticulous design…

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They’re available for direct order through their web site right now, so hurry up and get your hands on one from S&S Precision.

The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup of the Helmet World – Ops-Core and S&S Precision

Monday, September 29th, 2014

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It’s like two great tastes that go great together. The S&S Precision LockOut is a perfect fit in the Ops-Core Tac-Dip.

S&S Precision – LockOut Now Available

Friday, September 19th, 2014

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The LockOut is now available from S&S Precision. The LockOut is a personal storage device with an external dimension of 2.5″ and an internal dimension of 2.1″. It is waterproof up to 120 ft.

http://www.sandsprecision.com/lockout.html