An accurate replica of the WWII German ZF-4 telescopic sight is one thing, showing it attached to what is apparently an airsoft G-43 replica is quite another – and its causing quite a stir. The real-deal ZF-4 was quite revolutionary in its day. It offered clear 4x magnification in a compact package with a quick-release […]
Category: New Product
UF PRO Introduces Innovative New Striker X Combat Shirt
UF PRO has announced the addition of a lighter weight, higher strength, greater comfort, and all-around better performing combat shirt to its acclaimed Striker X range of tactical clothing. The Striker X Combat Shirt—designed expressly to surpass the requirement of the most demanding military users. Billed as being “Tough-as-Nails Yet Ultra-Comfortable”, the Striker X […]
US Army Awards $22 Billion Production Contract for Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS)
Have you been tracking this program? What seemed like a far-fetched science fair project only a couple of years ago is now going into production and rapid fielding. This in itself is an amazing rate of speed for just about any Army acquisition, let alone for one so revolutionary! The Integrated Visual Augmentation System […]
BEARCAT® Ultralight Plate Carrier from Direct Action
Direct Action released a teaser video for this new product a week ago, now they’ve updated us with the full details. Direct Action has introduced the BEARCAT® Ultralight Plate Carrier, a well-fitting, ultra-lightweight, and mission-tailorable Plate Carrier. The Bearcat is designed to be fully tailorable and versatile, but with a main platform that weighs only […]
Direct Action – BEARCAT® Ultralight Plate Carrier teaser
Announcing the BEARCAT® Ultralight Plate Carrier from Direct Action. Named after the legendary US Navy fighter of WWII, the Bearcat is designed to be an ultralight but versatile platform – weighing only 290 grams. Reducing the amount of laminate and Cordura® fabric to the bare minimum resulted in a significant weight loss… More information coming […]
Direct Action Releases DRAGON EGG ENLARGED® Backpack
The original Dragon Egg® backpack from Direct Action has consistently been one of the company’s best-selling products and has found a home among a wide variety of users – from commuters and hikers, to first responders, law enforcement tactical teams, and military special operations forces. This new 30-litre capacity version should prove very capable for […]
Axeon Optics New MPL1 Pistol Light
Axeon Optics has launched the exceptionally lightweight and compact MPL1 pistol light. The MPL1 delivers 300 lumens of power and features ergonomic rear switches with three light modes. Designed to maximize threat identification, the Axeon MPL1 ultra-compact and lightweight pistol light is a slender option for a powerful flashlight mounted on your accessory rail equipped […]
Direct Action HALIFAX Backpack – Now In MultiCam
The HALIFAX® is the most advanced of Direct Action backpacks and was created from the start to be an adaptable load carrier that would perform well on demanding missions. The Halifax was designed to fill the need for a 3-day medium sized patrol pack, it can be adapted for parachuting, and is compatible with the […]
G-Form Pro-X3 Mountain Bike Knee and Elbow Pads
This new product video caught my eye this morning. I’ve always wondered about the tactical applicability of such padding systems… They might get uncomfortable if you wore them for several days in the field, but what about for shorter, highly dynamic missions? I think they might offer comfort, fit and air flow advantages over both […]
BREAKING NEWS: VFC Announces Licensed Airsoft HK MG4 LMG
As we are all painfully aware, everything has been a bit discombobulated since the pandemic hit us. One of the areas that has been particularly impacted are the usual in-person trade fairs – most of which have either been cancelled, postponed, or forced to go virtual. The IWA trade show which usually takes place in […]