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Helikon-Tex introduces MP-Camo® fleece jackets

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Strike-Hold Helikon-Tex have expanded their range of fleece jackets to include two models where the fleece material is printed with their MP-Camo® (a commercial design that’s compatible with UK issue MTP camo). The “Liberty” model is a heavy duty fleece jacket for cold environments. ...

Dutch Defence Forces Operational Clothing System

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Strike-Hold We’ve been following the development, trials (and tribulations) of the new  “Netherlands Fractal Material” camouflage pattern (in both a temperate and arid version).  The one thing we’ve not had so far was any kind of official clarification of when / if it was...

Announcing the Snake Hound Machine 308 Vepr Carbine

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Strike-Hold The SHM .308 Vepr Carbine is a semi-auto Kalashnikov rifle designed to have significantly reduced recoil, maximum reliability, and 1MOA accuracy at distance – whilst firing the legendary .308 (7.62x51mm) round. Designed to compete with other .308 semi-auto platforms on the market, the...

MasterPiece Arms MPAR 556 Sporting Rifle Now Shipping

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Strike-Hold The MPAR 556 is a stamped steel design that has been under development since 2012 and was first unveiled at the 2013 SHOT Show. It features a short stroke piston design and a lightweight, free floating, two piece hard-anodized aluminum handguard with user-locatable...

Operation Market-Garden official anniversary jump 2013

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Strike-Hold   This entry was posted in Airborne operations, History, Operations. Bookmark the permalink. ← Helikon-Tex video: PenCott-GreenZone™ in action Krebs Custom and Definitive Arms team up: The AK-15 → Leave a Reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment....

Krebs Custom and Definitive Arms team up: The AK-15

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Strike-Hold The rifle is built on a Russian made Saiga 5.56mm AK. Using this as a base, Definitive Arms installs their revolutionary AR-15 mag well which allows the rifle to accept standard AR15 magazines. The Definitive Arms mag well also gives the rifle the...

Helikon-Tex video: PenCott-GreenZone™ in action

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Strike-Hold This entry was posted in Camouflage, Clothing. Bookmark the permalink. ← Australian Army’s new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 6×6 SRV Operation Market-Garden official anniversary jump 2013 → Leave a Reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment. Search for: Recent Posts...

Australian Army’s new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 6×6 SRV

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Strike-Hold The Australian Army will soon take delivery of the first Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 6×6 surveillance reconnaissance vehicles (SRV) fitted with a new customised weapons suite. Each weapon mount can accept either a Minimi 5.56mm light machine weapon or a MAG-58 7.62mm general purpose machine...