Introducing the Malamute Lightweight Vest from Helikon-Tex

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Strike-Hold Due to hit shelves next week, the Malamute Lightweight Vest alone layer or underneath outer layers. The hydrophobic properties of the Climashield® Apex™ material keeps the user warm and dry in cold weather conditions. The quick-drying outer layer provides durability, secures insulation material and provides crucial wind and water […]

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OSPREY Publishing: Modern African Wars (4) – The Congo 1960 – 2002

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Strike-Hold Osprey’s first title in the Men-At-Arms ”Modern African Wars” series-within-a-series appeared in 1986, and the series has been a big hit ever since. The first title was “Modern African Wars (1) Rhodesia 1965-80″, followed by “Modern African Wars (2) Angola and Mozambique 1961-74″ and “Modern African Wars (3) South-West […]

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A Made-In-America .308 semi-auto FG42?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Strike-Hold YES – is the short answer!  Now here is the longer answer…. Smith Manufacturing Group located in Decatur, Texas specializes in recreating rare, foreign, WWII-era firearms in semi-auto, ’civilian-legal’ (i.e., no special licenses or paperwork required) form. The company’s product line includes such legends as the British Bren Gun, the […]

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