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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Posted on May 26, 2012 by Strike-Hold Claw Gear is a European tactical clothing and gear brand that first burst onto the scene 3 years ago with a radically BDU design called the STALKER Tactical Duty Uniform which combined features of a combat smock with a BDU / ACU top....