Posted on June 23, 2012 by Strikehold We’ve seen other takes on this type of idea before, and even one or two others that attach at the rear-sight mount and/or replace the standard receiver cover. But this one from Parabellum Armament, and now being sold by the AK-experts at Black Heart International, looks like the […]
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This is my rifle: SKS TAPCO Rebuild
Posted on 21/06/2012 by Strike-Hold Text and Photos by Scott Bain There are almost as many reasons to own a “Black Rifle” as there are accessories to put on one. The weight reduction from wood to plastic, the addition of specialized optics / sighting systems and increased magazine capacity. Besides, they also look cool! TAPCO […]
Troop Reduction, Austerity Measures to Delay Soldier Modernisation Efforts
Posted on 11/06/2012 by Strike-Hold Many soldier modernisation programmes have been delayed or reduced in scope due to budgetary pressures and technology issues. Despite such obstacles, there still exists significant growth opportunities, particularly in many untapped European and Asian programmes. The genesis of soldier modernisation programmes began in the early 1990s when military forces sensed […]
NIKE SFB Coming Soon in Coyote Brown
Posted on 09/06/2012 by Strike-Hold NIKE’s lightweight SFB (“Special Field Boot” – not Special Forces Boot) in tan and black have been very popular with a wide range of users. Soon, they will also be available in “Coyote Brown” – although NIKE’s interpretation of CB actually looks more like an earthier mid-brown (which is an […]
UV Aiming Light with Universal Rail Clamp
Posted on June 6, 2012 by Strikehold Here’s an interesting piece of new kit that we heard about recently… The UVGS7 is the latest in a new concept of aiming light technology which provides maximum safety and flexibility in critical situations, rapid target acquisition and all the benefits of IR lasers without the use of […]
Polish “Archer” 5.56x45mm Sporter Rifle now available in the U.S.
Posted on June 6, 2012 by Strikehold The legendary Beryl Polish assault rifle is now available for the first time in the United States in a semi-automatic civilian version, the Archer. The remarkable rifle is made in Radom, Poland, and prominently displays the trademark FB (Fabryka Broni) on the left side of the receiver. Featuring […]
D-Day 68th Anniversary Airborne Operations – La Fiere
Posted on June 6, 2012 by Strikehold (all photos courtesy of US EURCOM Public Affairs Office) This entry was posted in Airborne operations, Elite Units, History. Bookmark the permalink. ← Sunday Snapshot Polish “Archer” 5.56x45mm Sporter Rifle now available in the U.S. → Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be […]
We’ve got new patches!
Posted on May 31, 2012 by Strikehold You might have seen the sneak peek on our Facebook page a few days ago – but if not, here’s a full look at our new style patches made for us by our friends at BritKitUSA. As many of you probably know, BritKitUSA make some mighty fine products […]
UK and US soldiers strengthen ties with jump onto Salisbury Plain
Posted on 30/05/2012 by Strike-Hold Over 150 paratroopers from the UK and the United States have parachuted together onto Salisbury Plain as part of an annual exchange programme called Exercise Airdrop Warrior. Pudsey-based soldiers from 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (4 PARA) joined forces with members of the US Army’s Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations […]
Drop Zone Tactical launch PenCott-GreenZone clothing line-up
Posted on May 29, 2012 by Strikehold Last week, Drop Zone Tactical unveiled their Ops Pant, Hybrid Shirt, Recce Smock and Stubby Boonie Hat in PenCott-GreenZone camouflage at the 5th Annual Alberta Tactical Officers Association Competition. Today, the rest of us got a sneak preview too. Stubby Boonie Hat, Hybrid Shirt, Ops Pants – PenCott-GreenZone […]