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CONTENTS 8 ARMOURY: VFC BCM MCMR Regular readers will know that the relationship between Bill and Ray at VegaForceCompany is very strong! Since he first saw the VFC take on the BCM MCMR Bill has been raving about it - and now he gets to the range with one of the first outside Asia!

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ISSUE 128 - AUGUST 2021 ISSN 2634-9515

Editor: Nigel Streeter Graphic Design: Calibre Publishing Ad Design: Deadshot Design Publisher: Nigel Streeter

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16 ARMOURY: E&L ESSENTIALS AK RANGE E&L Airsoft products are very highly respected amongst the Airsoft Action team, as they make some of the nicest classic AKs but they cost a pretty penny. This is set to change with the introduction of their “Essential” series AEGs. Bill looks at what the changes are…

22 ARMOURY: SECUTOR RAPAX M5 DMR If you feel the urge to “reach out and touch someone”, then perhaps the role of “designated marksman” could be for you! Bill gets on the range with the latest SECUTOR RAPAX M5 to see if it has the performance to live up to this role…

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34 KIT & GEAR: MAROM-X Cameras, both still and video, are with us to stay in airsoft (for good or bad!) and this month Bill looks at a system developed for day or night use and highlights the good that can come from the new MAROM-X system being developed in Israel right now!

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58 ARMOURY: ARMORER WORKS CUSTOM BLACK ACE Choosing a sidearm is a very personal thing, unless you’re a total “fanboi” for a particular brand, you’ll want to try a good few before you make your decision! Bill is looking at Hi-Capa models from various manufacturers, turning this time to Armorer Works.

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30 FEATURE: VIRTUAL-SHOT COVID19 pretty much stopped games from being played and our guns lay dormant, aside from training with them and like never before, the subject of “training aids” took on a high degree of significance! Iggy gives us the low-down on a system he’s been using to keep his “edge”.

72 NZ GAME: RISE OF THE GLA Airsoft is arising phoenix-like all over the world and as roving international airsofters, the AA Legion is on hand to document this! Iggy gets down to basics with “Callsign-C4” to report on a game in Christchurch, New Zealand, and brings us the latest on airsoft “down under”!

38 KIT & GEAR: SNUGPAK UPDATE If you want a global success story, then you have to look no further than Snugpak! Relied upon by civilians and military personnel around the world for their technically advanced sleeping systems and clothing, the Yorkshirebased manufacturer continue to innovate in their specialist fields.

76 FEATURE: PILGRIM BANDITS UK-based Pilgrim Bandits is Airsoft Action’s only officially supported charity. Here we talk with Terry “Tez” Arnett, a Volunteer Coordinator for the charity (and all-round nice guy), as to why he got involved with Pilgrim Bandits and what his role as a coordinator means.

42 THE CAGE: HEADGEAR As THE CAGE progresses we hope that by now you’re getting some valuable tips on things to look for in your own “fighting loadouts”. This time the team turns their attention to headgear - and what works best for them!

80 INSIDE AIRSOFT: ARCHWICK As they prepare to launch their eagerly-awaited L119A2 GBBR, Airsoft Action Legionnaire, Stewbacca, sits down with the Archwick team to find out what really makes them tick - and what exciting projects they’re working on for the future!

46 RED CELL: FIELD TEST DAY It looks as if summer 2021 is going to be a long, hot “Summer of Airsoft” and some of the Red Cell crew were invited to attend a private gameday, where they were able to finally start putting some of the “Test Pool” models through their paces in a game environment!

84 RELOADED: KJW CZ75 SP-01 Promises are not made to be broken and when Stewbacca game into accidental possession of a KJW CZ75 SP-01 Shadow, he promised to follow up with an in-depth review and analysis of the gun – and here he keeps his promise. Over to Stewbacca…

62 TECH: MONSTER LEVIATHAN Leviathan… You maybe misled into thinking we’re talking about the mythological sea monster from the book of Job! Monster yes, sea creature no, as this month Jimmy looks at and tests Jefftron’s latest optical ETU, both the V2 and the V3!

88 SITE TO STREET: 5.11 BOB As Frenchie comes to the end of his “Site to Street” series, he looks back at a piece of kit he first reviewed some years ago and finds out whether his first impressions – and the kit he looked at - have stood the test of time.

66 FEATURE: AA LEGION IS LIVE OPERATION BLACK ROCK 2 - Not only would Jase be playing actively with BLUFOR but James was fully involved on the “tech support” side, with the first operational deployment of his Rocket Launch System! Jase takes up the action…

90 SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP! The AA Crew are getting out to play and get involved everywhere! That means that new guns n’ gear are more important than ever, as we’re all seeking that “tacticool advantage”. So as usual, we’re pleased to share a few choice items that have caught our attention!

94 LAST POST Sometimes you find things in the most unlikely places, places where “I’ll remember where I put that” become “where did I leave it?” However, as Frenchie recently found out, sometimes re-discovery can be quite interesting…

97 MILITARY1ST CATALOGUE As with previous releases, Military1st have made sure to showcase a selection of exciting products from various brands available in their store, such as Brandit, Helikon-Tex, Pentagon, and Wisport.

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HI-CAPA • TDC Hop-Up Chamber (Compatible with TM spec)

• MASTER MODS R-Hop System • REVO.II High Performance Valve System • Steel made fire control system components (Compatible with TM spec)

• SUS301 Stainless Steel Searing Spring (Compatible with TM spec)

• Adjustable Trigger • RMR & DOC Mount • 3-dot Luminous Sights

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GUNFIGHTER COOL REGULAR READERS OF AIRSOFT ACTION WILL KNOW THAT WE VALUE OUR HARD-WON RELATIONSHIPS INSIDE THE INDUSTRY VERY HIGHLY AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BILL AND RAY AT VEGAFORCECOMPANY IS A VERY STRONG ONE INDEED! SINCE HE FIRST SAW THE VFC TAKE ON THE BCM MCMR BILL HAS BEEN RAVING ABOUT IT - AND NOW HE TELLS YOU WHY, AS HE GETS TO THE RANGE WITH ONE OF THE FIRST OUTSIDE ASIA!

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y relationship with VegaForceCompany (VFC) goes back even longer than the friendship I have with Ray, as when I moved to the USA in 2006 it pretty much coincided with launch of their “HK416” and the Gen 1 version of this superb AEG has been in my armoury ever since; in fact it’s one of the AEGs that I would never, ever part with! It’s given nearly 14 years of hard service, been sprayed up twice, serviced professionally a couple of times and, apart from a short section of wiring that needed replacing and a new hop-rubber, is STILL running on all the original internals! Sure enough, it was an “investment” when I bought it but with many, many thousands of BBs down the barrel, it has served me better than I could have hoped …and eminently more than I expected! I do love a replica of an iconic firearm and, as much as my AK and Cold War armouries continues to grow, I am always on the lookout for really righteous “AR”, plus these days I’m very selective about what I add to my personal collection. It has to be an AEG or GBB that is beautifully made, functions flawlessly and has a real “story” behind it, a model that I cannot just play airsoft with but that I wholeheartedly enjoy owning and that brings me joy when I lift it from the guncase each and every time. RIFs are not just things to be used and thrown in a bag or case after I’ve used them but are things that I care for …and about. Does this make me a “gun nut”? If it does, I’m pleased to be known as such. One new model that I have been massively excited about is the MCMR (MLOK Compatible Modular Rail) from VFC, under their new partnership and licencing agreement with Bravo Company USA, Inc. I first saw things taking shape on the new model a good while back (thanks to little “sneak peeks” courtesy of Ray) but it wasn’t until the livestream that I did with Stewbacca and Ray, live from the MOA Show in November 2020, that I’d seen anything close to the finished production model in all its glory, and at that stage it was already looking very, very good. VFC, however, like to take their time in relation to development though, only fully releasing a new model when they are 100% happy that it’s as good as it possibly can be. Looking at past performance they did exactly the same with the “HK416” many moons ago and this has turned out to be great, beautifully crafted replica with superb performance and durability and I, for one, haven’t heard anybody complaining about it either, which in this day and age of “instantaneous moaning” is quite a feat! The fact that a manufacturer takes time to get things right from the get-go, can only be a good thing 10

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for all of us. How often have we seen a RIF rushed to market because it’s right on the current trend and been disappointed due to sub-par performance and a lack of reliability? Over the years I’ve seen this just too many times and although today things are much, much better, there’s still always the possibility of a “lemon”. At shows in the past I have seen numerous AEG models that were “ready for release right now” and then they’ve taken forever to reach the player market as design faults were discovered post-initialproduction. I’d much rather have an AEG or GBB that’s gone through all the checks and balances, thorough torture-testing, design and re-design and a carefully controlled manufacturing process before I part with any cash. I also like a properly licenced replica, as I know then what I’m getting is going to be as close to the “real deal” as possible and VFC are past masters at conforming to all of the aforementioned processes. Has the build-up to the release of the BCM (Bravo Company MFG, Inc.) MCMR been just hot air though, or is it the AEG I, and others around the globe, have all been eagerly anticipating? It is, and I’ll tell you why…

BCM GUNFIGHTERS UNITE!

For anyone that has a love of firearms and specifically the AR platform, the name of BCM will be instantly familiar. If you speak to other “aficionados” they will soon tell you that we’ve been fitting “BCM-style” parts to our AEGs and GBBs for some considerable time and their “Gunfighter” grip is an absolute, outand-out classic piece of design. They’ve been around longer than you might think too, as BCM started in the garage of a USMC veteran in Wisconsin, shortly after Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. As their website proudly tells one and all, BCM was founded to support the needs of Private Security Professionals working in theatres where durable milspec components for their weapon systems were not readily available. BCM (Bravo Company MFG, Inc.) builds professional grade weaponry manufactured, reinforced and tested to meet the unforgiving needs of professional Soldiers, Law Enforcement and responsible citizens in some of the most high-threat environments in the world, products that are: “Engineered and built as lifesaving equipment with industry-leading mechanical quality control, BCM lifesaving tools serve US Military Special Operations Units, Department of Homeland Security, responsible American citizens and other government agencies at home and around the world.” Bravo Company are one of the “good guys” and

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their motto is the classic “Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum” (“If You Wish for Peace Prepare for War”) and everything they create is with this mindset in place. No shortcuts, no substitutions, no half measures and they say go on to say that “BCM was founded to provide military-standard weapons systems to the American Warrior. BCM builds them to be as unbreakable as the people who use them”. Built using the highestquality materials and tested to meet the needs of the most demanding users, BCM equipment increases survivability in dangerous situations. You may have noticed in all the reviews I carry out on replica firearm models, that I regularly make use of the words “Fully Licenced” and it’s something that is very important to me. There are many “replicas” out there that may, on first glance, look like the original that they are designed to resemble but in many cases it is just that, a “resemblance” rather than a true reproduction. Whilst this may seem unimportant, in fact it’s a vital part of how the industry works. Development of any firearm takes years and costs many thousands of buckeroos and both aftermarket parts and accessories form yet another part of the process. Trademark infringement is a serious matter and failing to work with real world firearms manufacturers could see them withdrawing their products altogether from the replica market. You might be able to buy something that “looks” like a BCM carbine or rifle but will that necessarily come with the same legacy and after-purchase backup? Many copies vary in detail to get around licence infringement and, in my mind, there is nothing as annoying as being excited by a new model, only to see the finished product just “resemble” the real thing, with inaccurate detail and spurious trademarks. In relation to the MCMR, this means that VFC have worked hand-in-hand with BCM under their “BCMAIR” program, even down to using the original design specifications of the “real deal” to provide a replica with a completely authentic look and feel. Each MCMR comes with authentic BCM markings throughout: on the unique “MOD 1 SOPMOD” stock, the ergonomic and nicely-stippled “MOD 3” pistol grip, both upper and lower receivers, on the rail itself and even on the “MOD 0 - 5.56” compensator at the sharp end, all of which means that this is a tried, tested and FULLY licenced replica! The MCMR just looks plain cool because of this.

GETTING THE INSIDE TRACK

To meet my “collector’s criteria” though, an AEG must not only be correct and look great externally, but also needs to “do work” efficiently, durably and

sustainably! With VFC’s latest AEG system inside, the MCMR is a joyous meld of realistic externals and high performance internals, which include a Digital Firing Control System, ECS Gearbox, MAPLE LEAF Competition Grade Inner Precision Barrel with the Gen II Hop Chamber and even a MAPLE LEAF Competition Grade Hop Rubber fitted as standard! The new VIRGO Digital Firing Control System has been added to ensure sharp trigger response and to allow you programmable modes of semi, burst and full auto for enhanced flexibility and the features are all that I personally require, and are very easy to set with a sequence of audible “beeps”: • For Programmable 3-round Burst Mode: Set the Selector in SEMI mode, pull and HOLD the trigger for few seconds and two “BEEPS” will be heard to initiate the second mode (SAFE SEMI - BURST). Pull and HOLD the trigger for few seconds again and the triple “BEEP” sound will be heard for the third mode (SAFE - BURST - AUTO). If you repeat the sequence again, the system will return to default start mode (SAFE SEMI -AUTO). • For Pre-Cocking in SEMI Mode: Pull the trigger several times in SEMI mode so that the piston position will be pre-cocked, to improve the reaction when shooting. • For Piston Reset by AUTO Mode: Before you remove the battery from your AEG, pull the trigger several times in AUTO mode so that the piston position is reset for storage. • For Automatic Voltage Detection: The “BEEP” sound has different modes depending on the battery voltage, three for an 11.1V, twice for a 7.4V. • For Low Voltage Alarm: When the battery is about to run out, you’ll hear the triple “BEEP” to let you know! Reputed to be one of the best internal systems in a stock gun, the VIRGO really pumps up the performance of the MCMR, making it completely “good to go” out of the box! Although the ECS gearbox has had an indifferent “press” to date, I’ve personally not had an issue with one. It’s basically a V2 design with reinforced internal components, and an inline-wired MOSFET, so it’s not earth-shattering but it is very much a “tried and tested” design and one that’s very easy to work with should you need to, with a quick-change spring guide. Adding to the VIRGO and ECS though, the MCMR comes standard with that Maple Leaf barrel and hopparts, which is great to see as this is something that we do to our own AEGs when it comes time to “move them along” in performance terms, and the AEG even www.airsoftaction.net

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comes Deans (T-Plug) ready, although VFC do provide a neat Deans to Tamiya adapter in the box.

DOWNRANGE

You might say that I come into looking at VFC’s “take” on the BCM MCMR with a bit of personal bias and I’d have to tell you that yes, I do indeed, with a completely new AEG from a manufacturer with a VERY high benchmark in place in the form of my beloved and long-suffering “416”. Many manufacturers start out with the lofty ideal of

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“achieving perfection” and for a while they strive towards that. Sadly, in the real world, those darn “profits” do seem to get in the way though and all too many times I’ve seen quality and service fall away when the dreaded “commercial outlook” comes in the equation. Overall, the fit and finish of the MCMR is impeccable, right down to the tidy

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trademarks; there’s no “trick trades” here as VFC are obviously proud to have the BCM licence and in this instance I think the finished product is all the better for that. However, all of this is well and good… Yes, it looks super-super-sweet but performance is the key to success. Having had such a positive experience with my old “416” I had very high hopes for the MCMR, so with an 11.1 LiPo installed (THREE BEEPS RAY, THREE!) and a bottle of .20g RZR BBs in hand, it was time to hit the range. First off was the chrono test. VFC have a HUGE market in the USA so I did wonder if the test model

would run a little hot for the UK and this proved to be the case, as the MCMR was running, albeit incredibly consistently, at 1.61 Joule/417fps… Thanks to the quick-change function though, it was easy to swiftly bring this down to an acceptable - and legal - UK power level with no discernible loss of performance. My “416” has never been lacking for range and accuracy (even though it’s been kept as the shortbarrelled CQB variant) so again, I expected the MCMR to perform every bit as well. Moving up to .28g RZRs I was impressed when the new AEG easily cracked BBs out to the 30m extent of my range, with no fliers or drop-offs at all, meaning that I got a nice solid “thunk” from the sandbags with each and every shot. The 120BB “Silent Mid-Cap Magazine” fed perfectly from the outset and I’ve had no problem with any of my other mags in the MCMR either. I did take the MCMR along with me when we visited Red Alert (see Red Cell this month), as this would give me an opportunity to try it at longer ranges and, after the hop settled in (after just FOUR mid-caps!), it was

happily sending .28s out to well over 60m with a flat-as-a-pancake trajectory, so I believe that when it’s fully bedded it is most definitely going to have superb range! Known for their superlative rifles and carbines, BCM firearms have been seen “in the wild” in the hands of shooters like Travis Haley and Larry Vickers, so that tells me a LOT! The CQB-11 KMR-10 was also talked about extensively in airsoft circles after it appeared being used by Chris Hemsworth in the movie “Extraction”… The fact is, that BCM stands for quality and reliability and I genuinely lusted after the “BCMAIR” MCMR when I first saw it and now that I’ve used it, this feeling has only been reinforced. I love it! There are many rifles out there that “replicate” the real thing and many of them are very, very expensive beasts, however, having now shot the MCMR I can tell you that it performs as well as the best of them! Once again VFC have created a carbine that is by no means your average “skirmish gun” but it has been designed in my mind FOR THE PLAYER! As I’ve said before of VFC products, the MCMR has been designed and made for those that truly want an airsoft replica that looks brilliant, has heaps of character and “real world” provenance operates perfectly, and that fires simple 6mm BBs with alacrity and accuracy. As I said of their SR25 ECC, the MCMR has again been designed for the player that understands what they’re looking at and also for the collector and the airsoft connoisseur… Basically it’s been designed for people like me and that is the very best recommendation I can possibly give you! I have to say that this is every bit the AEG I hoped it would be and for those of you that have been waiting so patiently you will not be disappointed. From my “modern-shooter” perspective I love it in every way possible! The MCMR is simply a stunning RIF, so if you fancy something unique, that’s high quality and really delivers on the performance front, then I’d urge you to check out this new model, and I am excited to see what my old friends at VegaForceCompany do with the “BCMAIR” program next! My sincere thanks go to my good mate Ray at www.vegaforce.com for getting an evaluation sample of this stunning new AEG to me. Please keep an eye on www.bcmair.vegaforce.com for further developments in the program. AA www.airsoftaction.net

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E&L AIRSOFT ARE A BRAND THAT ARE VERY HIGHLY RESPECTED AMONGST THE AIRSOFT ACTION TEAM. IN OUR OPINION THEY MAKE SOME OF THE NICEST CLASSIC AKS THAT ANY SELF-RESPECTING OPFOR-IST COULD EVER WISH TO OWN, HOWEVER, UNTIL NOW THEY HAVE COST A PRETTY PENNY. THIS IS SET TO CHANGE WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THEIR “ESSENTIAL” SERIES AEGS, SO BILL LOOKS INTO WHAT THE CHANGES ARE… www.airsoftaction.net

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up, it’s true, we LOVE E&L AKs! There are a few different models running at the moment within the AA Crew and the Red Cell Test Pool and, thus far, we have all (AK fans or not) been impressed by the tank-like build quality of these stunning AEGs and their performance. To date, the E&L AKM Gen II Platinum still holds our in-house record as the most power-consistent AEG out of the box we’ve ever tested and to this day that model continues to run smoothly, with shot after extremely accurate BB-shot leaving the barrel on, or very close to, the 329fps mark! It’s a fabulous AEG in all ways and the Gen II feels like it’s literally just come out of the Tula factory, as it arrives very lightly oiled, so you even get “that factory fresh smell”! As I said when I first looked at this model, the Gen II is one hell of a performer. Okay, I am biased because I love my GBB AKM so much as a model but even without the “real operating system” of an open-bolt GBB, this electric version is very, very pleasing indeed. The externals are absolutely perfect (read stunning!), the internals are the very best they can be and the performance is right up there with the best of them. I usually finish off any airsoft AK review with the question “would

this replace my gasser?” and I have to say that in the case of the AKM “Platinum” it’s still a VERY close call! I’ve lived with the “Platinum” for a good while now; it’s had literally thousands of BBs down the barrel and not once has it stuttered or misfed. I’ve fed it different brand BBs from different brand AK magazines and, just like the real deal, it’s simply said “davai” and kept on rolling.

It’s been wet, muddy and thoroughly abused but, in my opinion, this is an AEG replica that Mikhail himself would have given an approving nod to! If you like a classic AKM as much as I do, then the Gen II Platinum is going to delight you… apart from one single thing and that’s the price! To date E&L AK models have hardly been what you might describe as “budget” but even when you factor in the “you get what you pay” for argument, the price-tag has been off-putting for a model that for many players would be a “second AEG” behind their AR primary, one that would be bought largely because, a) everyone should own an AK (IMO!), and b) anyone interested in playing OPFOR seriously needs a good AK in their armoury. The older Gen II E&L replica is 100% full steel and real wood; not

only do E&L have a separate “real-steel-like” plant for the metalwork but they also have a complete woodworking shop where the wood parts are scrupulously finished to the highest standard by a carpenter’s hand. The wood parts are first boiled in oil to dehydrate them and then subjected to seven different processes before final staining and a hand polish. I’m going to say it… the wood parts are probably better finished than you’d find on a real AK! Then if you look inside a “Platinum” E&L AK what you’ll find is CNC steel gears

“TO DATE, THE E&L AKM GEN II PLATINUM STILL HOLDS OUR IN-HOUSE RECORD AS THE MOST POWER-CONSISTENT AEG OUT OF THE BOX WE’VE EVER TESTED AND TO THIS DAY THAT MODEL CONTINUES TO RUN SMOOTHLY, WITH SHOT AFTER EXTREMELY ACCURATE BB-SHOT LEAVING THE BARREL ON, OR VERY CLOSE TO, THE 329FPS MARK!” 18

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and 9mm bearings, a one-piece CNC steel cylinder, a super wear-resistant POM piston with silent piston head, super tensile piston and tappet plate and a high-torque motor; all the wiring throughout is highquality, low-resistance silver cord. Basically, everything just oozes quality but even with the superlative build quality and high internal parts specification, parting ways with nigh on UK£400 is a big ask for an AK AEG, especially when it’s probably not going to be the one that you use most to

skirmish with. However, right back when NUPROL started distributing for E&L, they worked tirelessly together to produce AEGs that are UK/EU compliant, making sure they are CE approved and that the models are suitably powered from the get-go, specifically for the UK/EU market and boy, has this paid off! But these conversations have obviously gone a step further again and with the launch of the E&L “Essentials” range of AEGs, it’s my opinion that their potential user base just got a whole lot bigger!

ESSENTIALLY AKM

To recap for those that are new to the “Kult of the Kalash”… In the real world, the AKM (“Avtomat Kalashnikova Modernizirovanniy” or “Kalashnikov modernised automatic rifle”) was the main service rifle in use with the Russian forces for many years. Introduced with the Soviet Army in 1959, it was officially replaced in Soviet frontline service by the AK74 in the late 1970s but remains in use worldwide today.

Compared to the AK47, the AKM featured detail improvements and enhancements that optimised the rifle for mass production; some parts and assemblies were conceived using simplified manufacturing methods. Notably, the AK47’s milled steel receiver was replaced by a U-shaped steel stamping. As a result of these

modifications, the AKM’s weight was reduced, the accuracy during automatic fire was increased and several reliability issues were addressed. The AK47’s chrome-lined barrel was retained, a common feature of Soviet weapons which helped to resist wear and corrosion, particularly under harsh field conditions and the near-universal Eastern Bloc use of corrosively primed ammunition. The AKM’s receiver, compared to the AK47, is stamped from a smooth 1.0 mm (0.04 in) sheet of steel. To the U-shaped stamped sheet metal receiver housing a rear stock trunnion and forward barrel trunnion are fastened using rivets. The receiver housing also features a rigid tubular cross-section support that adds structural strength. Guide rails that assist the bolt carrier’s movement, which also incorporates the ejector, are installed inside the receiver through spot welding. As a weight-saving measure, the stamped receiver cover is of thinner gauge metal than that of the AK47. The AKM is such an iconic model and, as I’ve had the “Essentials” variant for evaluation, it’s the one that I’ll concentrate on but of course it’s not the only E&L Kalashnikov variant in the new “Essentials” range out there, oh no, not by far! For those have want something more modern, the “Essentials” range covers off the AK-74, both full butt and “S”, the AK-104 and the AK-105 too, so if you’re in the market for a more up to date “Spets” or “FSB” build then there’s going to be something in the range that will undoubtedly make you smile! So, what ARE the

“THE “ESSENTIALS” RANGE COVERS OFF THE AK-74, BOTH FULL BUTT AND “S”, THE AK-104 AND THE AK-105 TOO, SO IF YOU’RE IN THE MARKET FOR A MORE UP TO DATE “SPETZ” OR “FSB” BUILD THEN THERE’S GOING TO BE SOMETHING IN THE RANGE THAT WILL UNDOUBTEDLY MAKE YOU SMILE!” www.airsoftaction.net

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differences between previous E&L models and the length inner barrel and a respectable hop unit, new “Essentials” models and what bearing does this excellent range and accuracy too. I ran the new AKM have on the price? through the chrono on .20g RVN BBs and recorded a Basically, the AEGs from the “Essentials” range consistent - and site-friendly - 1.04Joule/335fps mean. are pitched at a slightly lower price-point than the The individual shots chrono’d VERY close together, previous generations, whilst maintaining all the again like the more expensive “Platinum”, with just features that allowed E&L products to gain that alla tad more variance. Using just the iron sights, which important reputation with players. The new models are easily adjustable, I was able to hit targets and are still made of steel, have a very realistic appearance group pretty tightly at the limit of the 30m woodsand construction and come with an extremely solid range. A 7.4V LiPo battery fits easily under the top gearbox, along with very tidy internal components. cover and the hop is super-easy to adjust, so once What you get externally with the AKM is a butt, you’ve made sure the power is where it should be in lower handguard and gas tube cover made of solid, terms of site use, you can change out to .25g, or even varnished wood, oxidized steel parts throughout, a .28g as the E&L will hop those happily for in-game polymer (faux-bakelite) pistol grip, plus E&L go as far use and you’re going to get great results from the as supplying a green plastic oil bottle as part of the moment you engage! deal, which indicates to me that the externals will Many airsofters, especially those just starting out, need to be kept maintained to avoid surface rusting. try to find a replica model that will work for a variety Unlike many of the of loadouts and themes “modern” models and the E&L “Essentials that E&L make, the ELAKM” certainly ticks AKM comes without all the boxes in this “MANY AIRSOFTERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE a side optics rail but respect. If you look at the slightly oversized timeframes, the AKM JUST STARTING OUT, TRY TO FIND A “bakelite” motor/ was used way back in REPLICA MODEL THAT WILL WORK FOR pistol grip (take this Afghanistan so you’re A VARIETY OF LOADOUTS AND THEMES off and spray it with good for a “Cold War” AND THE E&L “ESSENTIALS ELAKM” clear varnish to get loadout and is still being CERTAINLY TICKS ALL THE BOXES IN the “real look”… just used today, so that’s THIS RESPECT.” sayin’!) and great wood everything in between furniture totally make cracked too. If you up for that! favour the ever-popular In terms of internals, “contractor” look then E&L “Essentials” the AKM works for that replicas are equipped with a workmanlike and durable too and if you have ANY interest in an “airsoft career” V3 gearbox that has a quick spring change system, in a modern “militia” OPFOR role, then this is an AEG along with a stainless-steel cylinder, polycarbonate that will fit perfectly - and I’m telling you now that piston with one steel tooth, abrasion-resistant POM it will more than match anything that BLUFOR may tappet plate, a set of 9mm steel bearings and durable bring to the game! powder steel gears. In operation-terms there’s a steel With great performance out of the box, reasonably trigger (AK alloy triggers are actually a failure point cheap magazines available and an asking price looking and I speak from experience!), the usual “AK-stick” to be around UK£250 (this may change slightly given space for the battery under the dust cover, a metal the changes we’re seeing in materials and shipping hop-up chamber, a useful magwell spacer insert to aid costs right now…), this is an absolutely cracking bit in swift magazine changes and the AEG comes with of kit and if you’re in the market for something other a steel 120 BB mid-cap magazine. So, fundamentally than the “AR/M4” then I’d really suggest you take a not THAT different from the more expensive good long look at this super AKM from E&L Airsoft - it “Platinum” version, other than the woodwork has really is “Essential” viewing! slightly less lustre! My thanks, as always, go to www.nuprol.com for the loan of the test sample and once they get the deliveries rolling expect to see E&L Airsoft “Essentials” DOWNRANGE models in all good airsoft retailers soon. AA On the range, E&L AKs have always given very, very respectable performance and, given the decentwww.airsoftaction.net

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REACH OUT...

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IF YOU FEEL THE URGE TO “REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEONE” IN A GOOD WAY AND DON’T FANCY THE LIMITATIONS OF A BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, THEN PERHAPS THE ROLE OF “DESIGNATED MARKSMAN” COULD BE FOR YOU! BILL GETS ON THE RANGE WITH THE LATEST SECUTOR RAPAX M5 TO SEE IF IT HAS THE PERFORMANCE TO LIVE UP TO THIS ROLE…

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ver the last few months I’ve been spending some “quality time” with a variety of great bolt-action sniper rifles - and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself in isolation with these awesome airsoft platforms! I’ve often fancied trying the sniper role in airsoft games but, to be perfectly honest, just as in the real world, it takes a very particular mind-set to perform this even adequately. In an airsoft game, a talented sniper with a higher-powered bolt-action rifle can act as a real “force multiplier” (as we found out yet again when we came up against a very talented individual in the woods during our visit to Red Alert!), reaching out beyond normal engagement distances to remove the threat of a support gunner, or take out a “high value target”. Time and again though, I come back to the fact that, even as I get older I’m still more of a “in your face, take ground” type of player and I’ll be the first to admit I just don’t have the patience (or inclination) to crawl around, or hide away in a bush in a “Ghillie Suit”, waiting for that one perfect shot. That said, I’ve often found myself at a MilSim game where, playing as OPFOR, I needed (and wanted!) to engage and harass BLUFOR in their Forward Operating Base, or FOB, seeing them jump up and down to “stand to” as I sneakily lob another BB their way. As good as my beloved rifles and carbines are, with them set to 1.07Joule/340fps and relatively short barrels, I simply don’t have the range to get beyond the return fire and some of those pesky NATO guys are darn good shots! I decided to look again at longer distance options; I wanted something with a little extra power and range but preferably semi-auto rather than bolt-action, and there’s actually a lot to go at when it comes to this type of rifle these days to fulfil the role of “Designated Marksman” (DM)! Now this is, of course, a very different role from that of the true sniper, as the DM will generally be embedded within the usual section or fire-team order of battle for any unit, so what they will carry will not (obviously) look very different from the rifle or carbine carried by other members of their squad. The main difference between a DM and a sniper, is that “marksmen are usually considered an organic part of a unit and are never expected to operate independently away from the main force, whereas

snipers usually work alone or in very small teams with independent mission objectives”. In recent conflicts it was found that the infantryman with a 5.56mm carbine or rifle was often outranged by enemies still using older, large calibre battle rifles, so the DM became a solution for helping them dominate the “middle ground”, ranges deemed beyond effective for a standard infantry platform but well inside that of a dedicated sniper rifle. Back in the early 2000’s there was huge debate in the international airsoft community, as to how we could replicate the “DM” in-game yet differentiate them from someone with a bolt-action rifle. After much debate at my own games, the team and I made the decision that a “DMR” could be a semi-auto-only rifle (taking our lead from what we were seeing in the real world) and that it had to be obviously and physically locked to semi. It could be more powerful than regular AEGs, up to 450fps on a .20g but would also have a MED of 30m to avoid unnecessary injury to the player on the receiving end. We believed this would allow an airsoft “DM” that little extra bit of “Oomph!” whilst still not giving them the total range of a bolty and we played this role successfully from that point onwards. Of course, there are now many dedicated airsoft rifles, both AEGs and GBBs, that you can buy “off the rack” to act as a DMR and I for one love this! You can buy a decent SVD or M14 EBR just about anywhere, and the sheer choice for Mod 12 SPRs and SR-25s in now somewhat mind-boggling! Many of the (socalled) DMRs though, still come as regular, full-auto AEGs, so to create a “precision marksman platform” you’ll have needed in the past to do a fair bit of internal work but now programmable systems are making this far easier!

A FAMILIAR FEEL

The features and characteristics of the “DMR” were driven by the tactical use of marksmen; by targeting high-value targets of opportunity and providing special longer-distance disruptive and suppressive fire on the battlefield, a relatively small number of marksmen can assist conventional troops by combating or harassing valuable targets and assets,

“THE CONSTRUCTION IS METAL THROUGHOUT, AND THE FINISH IS ABSOLUTELY FIRST RATE, A SEMI-MATT BLACK MIXED WITH AND EXTREMELY EVEN FLAT DARK EARTH (FDE). THE 160 BB MAGAZINE IS ALSO METAL AND FINISHED THE SAME AS THE STOCK AND RAIL.”

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such as key enemy personnel like officers, noncommissioned officers and radio operators, exposed tank commanders, designated marksmen and snipers, machinegun teams and anti-tank warfare teams. This was exactly what I picture when I think of a “DM” rifle! There are numerous airsoft manufacturers who make a DMR and SPR replicas and they are all very nice indeed. I’ve had a chance to play around with a couple of the gas versions too, like the awesome VFC SR25 ECC, which have been great airsoft guns but lacked the all-important “all year round” performance I wanted. In driving rain and sleet, or in the deep cold of a November dawn in the UK, gas guns still have a habit of under-performing! As I’ve been very impressed by the performance of the SECUTOR ARs I’ve tried to date, I decided therefore to have a look down that route for a “big boy 762” and my digging eventually led me to the RAPAX, thanks to the kind ministrations of Tim at iWholesales who very kindly advised me that I should try the new “M5” AEG. As he’s someone who most definitely knows his airsoft platforms (as well as real firearms!) I was keen to get down to the range with one of these. The “M5” suited me perfectly to fit in with need for an AEG with some extra grunt. So it was that I ordered one in and from word go I was thoroughly taken with this elegant, yet functional rifle. I’ll get this out of the way first; the M5 is, at 875mm/960mm long, physically larger than your average AR carbine and that’s without a suppressor! That said, of course what that also means is that it does have good long 6.03 inner barrel too, coming in as it does at 470mm! When you’re talking about an airsoft rifle, one of the things which helps with accuracy and range is barrel length (think smoothbore musket) and this, to me, seems the perfect interim length to fit between a carbine and a bolt-action model. Although it is a long rifle, it is far from ungainly; weighing in at 3000g it’s really not that heavy and is a rifle you can happily carry all day, especially with a sling. The construction is metal throughout, and the finish is absolutely first rate, a semi-matt black mixed with and extremely even flat dark earth (FDE). The 160 BB magazine is also metal and finished the same as the stock and rail. If you are, like me, comfortable with the controls of any of the AR variants, then those of the M5 will be completely intuitive, except that the selector is ambidextrous and only has two positions, as befits a semi-auto only rifle, so you get just Safe and Semi. Do remember though, that the M5 has a programmable www.airsoftaction.net

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electronic trigger and that the fire selector actually still has three modes of safe/semi /auto by default out of the box. However, thanks to its programming, it can be set in a second mode (which is safe/semi only), physically blocking the automatic position. If you wish to change the spring (it has a QC spring function too) and power level, you can set this rifle as you desire and use the M5 like a regular “battle rifle” or a dedicated DMR.

RANGING OUT

From the box the RAPAX M5 chrono’d nicely at 1.78Joule/439fps with .20 BBs but I’m sure that will settle to comply with the “DMR” limit found at most sites. However, with the hop set correctly (easy to do), the long inner barrel and that amount of power, I was of course interested in what the range and accuracy of the M5 would be like. I knew it was pointless taking it to my little 30-metre range, so I waited for a chance to take it to a local airgun range (where a friend is an RO) and tried it on their 100-metre range to put it through its paces. Let me tell you, I was in no way disappointed! Moving up to .30g BBs to get a more solid trajectory, the M5 hurtled them downrange with a huge “crack”, which certainly turned some heads amongst the .177 airgun boys! Once I’d dialled the excellent iron sights in, I was easily hitting “dinner plate” targets at 70m when I put my mind to it fully, which is exactly what I’d hoped for from an AEG fresh out of the box. When I returned home, much as I hate maths, I performed some basic calculations which told me that, with a slight power-tweak, a .28g BB should, in principle, be able to travel out beyond that point, although obviously at that range you begin to suffer more from environmental and wind interference. A .28g would seem, on paper at least, to offer the right point of range v consistent trajectory, although for most encounters the 70m offered by the .30g should suffice. All things considered, I’m really, really happy with the SECUTOR RAPAX M5 and it’s exactly the kind of semi-auto “reach out and touch somebody” rifle that I hoped it would be. Retailing for around UK£500, it’s a fabulous bit of kit and I’ll be very sad to hand this bad boy back to Tim! Thanks to iWholesales for providing the test model; you can check out all the SECUTOR models they have by visiting www.iwholesales.co.uk AA

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FEATURE VIRTUAL SHOT

FROM AFGHANISTAN TO AIRSOFT 2020 WAS A HARD YEAR FOR AIRSOFT WITHOUT A DOUBT! COVID19 PRETTY MUCH STOPPED GAMES FROM BEING PLAYED AND OUR BELOVED GUNS LAY DORMANT ASIDE FROM US TRAINING WITH THEM ON OUR HOME RANGES AND LIKE NEVER BEFORE, THE SUBJECT OF “TRAINING AIDS” TOOK ON A HIGH DEGREE OF SIGNIFICANCE! IGGY GIVES US THE LOW-DOWN ON A SYSTEM HE’S BEEN USING TO KEEP HIS “EDGE”… VIRTUAL-SHOT.

round the world we are back out in the skirmish field again and the good life seems to be restored! However, every now and then we still have lockdowns and our shooting skills may have slipped a little while we were not able to use our RIFs. Here in Australia a company has quietly been busy developing a solution though, a solution that is not only fun but also means you get to use your beloved RIF safely in the comfort of your own home - and work on your marksmanship skills! The Idea for “Virtual-Shot” actually started back in 2010 when Daryl, a member of the Virtual-Shot team, was serving as an Infantry Officer in the Australian Defense Force, having just been appointed the Commanding Officer for a Mentoring Team that was due to deploy to Afghanistan. They were set to deploy to a patrol base and conduct mentoring and training with an Afghan Company, with about 3-4 months to prep and get ready for the deployment. A lot of reports coming from the soldiers already over there said that the engagements they would be having with

the Taliban were sometimes close range but often typically between 300-800 meters and were usually what we called “shoot and scoot” tactics (where they would pop up fire a few shots and then disappear not wanting to stick around and get engaged in close combat). To prepare for this, Daryl wanted to refine his soldier’s marksmanship skills, to increase their rapid target acquisition and first round hit skills to be more effective at engaging fleeting targets. The difficulty he faced with this, was that they very quickly burned through their ammunition allocation and did not have enough time (or range access) to spend the time they wanted perfecting these skills. Their unit made best use of the simulation facilities on the Army base, however, getting access to these facilities was also difficult because the simulation centre could only accommodate 20 soldiers at a time and on a base of 5,000 people it was almost always booked out months in advance. Something else was needed.

“A LOT OF REPORTS COMING FROM THE SOLDIERS ALREADY OVER THERE SAID THAT THE ENGAGEMENTS THEY WOULD BE HAVING WITH THE TALIBAN WERE SOMETIMES CLOSE RANGE BUT OFTEN TYPICALLY BETWEEN 300-800 METERS AND WERE USUALLY WHAT WE CALLED “SHOOT AND SCOOT” TACTICS…”

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Daryl felt they needed an individual simulation solution that would enable soldiers to practice their marksmanship skills - and the laser-based shooting systems that were available were simply not sufficient. Fast forward five years… He had long returned from the Afghanistan deployment unscathed, although there were a few close calls and the guys had their fair share war stories to tell from the experience. In the meantime, Daryl had left the Army and started a new career in software development (a different path to most Infantry Officers). Whilst learning game development, he soon discovered that the technology to create a personal shooting simulation system (the kind that he had wanted for his soldiers) was technologically feasible with the advances in mobile technology and he set about building it…

COMPANY FORMATION

He formed the company with two close friends, one another Infantry Officer and another a Special Forces Officer, both of whom he had served with in Australia and on deployments and both with significant operational experience training soldiers. Between them they had collectively taught thousands

of soldiers to shoot from all different backgrounds, including Australian soldiers to international military personnel from Afghanistan, Iraq and Papua New Guinea. This enabled them to build-in targeted lessons and analytic tools to make learning to shoot easier. Initially, Virtual-Shot was designed for training soldiers to shoot better, however, they soon learned that civilian shooters faced the same issues as soldiers when preparing for war… Practicing and learning to shoot as a civilian is hard, because ammunition is not always available due to the cost of ammo, getting to a range can also be difficult and the current simulation systems were not easily accessible. Along the way they realised that their simulation system also worked perfectly on airsoft platforms. Not only this, but it could also teach someone to shoot effectively with an airsoft platform and that the skills they could teach with VirtualShot and a “6mm Trainer” could translate to real marksmanship skills. This meant you could effectively learn to shoot a rifle without ever firing a live round! It is basically a whole shooting range on your phone, making it the most accessible and affordable virtual shooting system in the world in my opinion!

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GETTING IT DOWN

Once you have purchased Virtual-Shot from the company: 1. First – you download the Virtual-Shot APP to your phone. 2. Then – you connect the specialised mount to your rifle, handgun or Airsoft gun and attach your smartphone. Your phone becomes a portable shooting range! The app tracks the precise movement of your rifle in real time and detects the “shot” when you dry-fire your RIF. The simulation includes an advanced range that lets you adjust target distance, target movement and the wind conditions. The built-in ballistics system mimics real world bullet trajectories, allowing you to shoot with real world bullet drop effects. In addition to all this, it also includes a full interactive video course taught by a veteran army sniper to give you the theory for all skills you need to become an expert marksman, whether you have been shooting for a while or even if you have never shot before. The app includes “game modes” that allow you to have fun hunting deer or blasting zombies. Or there is a traditional range, a junk yard with glass bottles, exploding fuel barrels, metal plates, some of which are on swing poles. It also has a “Versus” feature, that allows you to compete against your friends using built in leaderboards. Another perk Virtual-Shot has is the ability to project the application onto a screen, allowing it to be used as a coaching tool to assist 32

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others with their shooting. I tried both the scope mount set up first and then the open sights version. The scoped version is very clever in that the lower right-hand side of the screen is a magnified scope and the rest of the screen is as the other eye (not looking through the scope) would see it. The app also allows you to move the scope on the screen to either the center or the left side for lefthanded shooters. I mounted the scope attachment onto my picatinny rail after removing my red dot sight. Although fun and really fascinating, I personally prefer this set up on my DMR or bolt action rifle. For testing I was using an AR platform. Their open sights version allowed me to put my red dot back on and use it to aim. To zero your optic to the phone it has a red dot on the screen which you adjust in the app settings to sit directly behind your actual red dot, or center of your optic, when the phone is mounted in the frame on your picatinny site rail in front of the optic on your gun. This way, where you aim the airsoft gun is replicated in the range on the app. The open sights option allows you to use this on a pistol - so long as your pistol has a rail in front of the trigger guard (like a Glock or a Sig P226 MK25) to mount the frame onto. Another nice feature is having to change magazine or move the gun over to one side to replicate reloading. My favorite levels are the zombie and the junk yard ones as they have the most variety and intensity as you progress up the levels.

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“…THEY REALISED THAT THEIR SIMULATION SYSTEM ALSO WORKED PERFECTLY ON AIRSOFT PLATFORMS. NOT ONLY THIS, BUT IT COULD ALSO TEACH SOMEONE TO SHOOT EFFECTIVELY WITH AN AIRSOFT PLATFORM AND THAT THE SKILLS THEY COULD TEACH WITH VIRTUALSHOT AND A “6MM TRAINER” COULD TRANSLATE TO REAL MARKSMANSHIP SKILLS.” Has Virtual-Shot made an effect on my actual shooting? I would say yes, as it teaches you all the theory of marksmanship on the video. Then you get to try and learn for yourself in the virtual range. As an airsofter though, it’s more the game aspect I enjoyed and being able to use my own gun for the game is great. With that in mind I recommend this to anyone that does real shooting, Action Air or simply anyone that wants to keep on getting trigger time even if they can’t get to a site or game for whatever reason. These are available worldwide with stock in the US, UK, Europe and Australia so you won’t have to wait long until you receive your order. You can check them out for yourself at www. virtual-shot.com. AA

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CAMERAS, BOTH STILL AND VIDEO, ARE WITH US TO STAY IN AIRSOFT (FOR GOOD OR BAD!) AND THIS MONTH BILL LOOKS AT A SYSTEM DEVELOPED FOR DAY OR NIGHT USE AND HIGHLIGHTS THE GOOD THAT CAN COME FROM THE NEW MAROM-X SYSTEM BEING DEVELOPED IN ISRAEL RIGHT NOW!

hen it comes to adopting new technology, I am probably the last person in the AA team that should be looking at it as, until recently, I didn’t even own a smartfone! This may be an odd way to start an article about a new tactical camera system but let me explain further and I believe you’ll see why I am the one that ended up talking about the new MAROM-X Elite! To me, any piece of new “tech” must serve a purpose and there must be a darn good reason why I will add it to my personal load in game. I have my primary which spits BBs and I have my secondary which does the same but at closer range, then I add an optic for specific reasons. I have my loadbearing kit, either plate carrier for CQB or chest rig for woodland and those carry my spare magazines, comms, and sustainment gear. Other than comms, there is very little that is in any way “tech” about my gear, although I might throw on a stock or wristmounted GPS if I’m at a MilSim where the AO is large and I don’t know it well. That’s about the extent of “tech” in my usual loadout and, unless there is a VERY good reason to do so, I will not add to my load. For now, I’ll come back to my recently-acquired smartfone… I have owned a mobile since the 1990s, using it both for work and for personal use, to make calls and send text messages… and that’s it! The only reason that I have upped my “personal tech” now is that the world around me has changed, with more and more everyday aspects requiring, or benefitting from, an “App”, from simple shopping to being able to access the “www” when I wish. The main reason, however, is down to the dreaded C-19 though, mainly in relation to the possibility that I might need some form of digital vaccination certificate to travel internationally. 34

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Of course, now that I have my new “communicator” it has opened another world to me. I can now use all the wonderful “shoot-training” apps that are out there (like the “Virtual Shot” system that Iggy has covered this month) to improve my skills and of course, there’s a pretty decent camera too, one that I am still fully mastering and that means that I don’t always need my trusty Canon when I venture out! Camera technology has improved SO MUCH in recent years, not just in relation to what you have in your hand on the fone but also in the sphere of “adventure cams”, and your choices are no longer restricted to GoPros and the like, as a wide range of manufacturers, from Akaso to Insta, from Apeman to DJI and even the mighty SONY, have now put these rugged little video cameras within reach of virtually anyone! However, this is, as always, a double-edged sword! The old saying goes that “the camera never lies” but we all know from watching airsoft footage on the “tube of you’s” that actually it’s easier today to manipulate digital images and video than it was to do so with good old print! We’ve all seen the videos that show someone as an “airsoft god”, making improbable moves and taking shots worthy of the greatest military sniper - and then we’ve met them in person at a game and thought “WTF???” Let’s not forget that the movie industry spends (and makes) millions every year by “manipulating” their moving

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images to thrill and entertain us, so I’m afraid I view many online “god gameplay” videos in the same way! But, much as in the military sphere, to me there are some very good reasons why a decent, rugged and “built-for-purpose” camera system has a place in airsoft (other than taking shots of your mates when they screw up royally!) and that’s where a system like the new MAROM-X comes in!

INTEL AND RECCE

As much as a camera can be fun at any game, if you’re using it for the right reasons, it’s at the Battle and Milsim level that they really start to shine! During the First World War, cameras were used on aircraft (usually only for front line tactical applications) but by the time it came to WWII, 80% of the intelligence gained was derived from aerial photography! Having proved its worth in two World Wars, photography, both aerial and ground, has been used extensively in every major conflict since. Online research tells me that “during the Korean War it (photgrahy) was used to identify strategic targets which were then engaged in an effort to halt the Chinese invasion of the south. In Vietnam it was used in a similar role in the north to support USAF bombing missions. In the south, it was used in a tactical role trying to locate a somewhat elusive enemy. During DESERT SHIELD and STORM imagery played an important role both at the tactical and strategic levels, and proved itself as a valuable tool for the tactical commander”. Photography has a number of advantages or capabilities in the tactical sense; photography can collect data in areas usually inaccessible to the average infantryman when collected by recce and special operations assets and can provide high resolution images to identify objects in more detail. With simple formulas aerial imagery can be used to measure objects on the ground, and film provides a permanent record which can be used later to detect change in a target area. However, images (and even video) don’t provide all the answers and missions prove most successful when they encompass all intelligence assets such as physical CTR and of course, many of the same limitations (enemy defences, weather, darkness and

terrain masking) need to be taken in account. The key limitation in that list though is something we can mitigate against with technology: darkness - and that’s where the MAROM-X system begins to sing to me loud and clear! MAROM-X is the company’s commercially available night vision camera developed for consumer use. This revolutionary camera is specifically tailored for the tactical user and has been developed and designed by engineers and professionals from two of Israel’s award-winning companies. One will be instantly recognisable to gear-lovers, as Marom Dolphin was founded in 1993 as a manufacturing company for textile products. Over the years, the company has expanded its fields of activity and established itself as one of the leading companies in the tactical textile field. The other partner is NVISOL, which has been around since 2014 as a company providing soldier-oriented solutions, integration and system engineering. The company’s main goal is to find innovative solutions for tactical force’s challenges, while considering the end-user’s needs. The engineers and designers that have developed MAROM-X bring their experience of years of service in the military and stay connected to the field to stay updated with the evolving battlefield, fighting equipment and soldiers’ needs. With their extensive long-term knowledge and experience, they aim to deliver innovative tactical cameras to their customers, which allow them to fight stronger, longer and more efficiently! To get a further idea of the ethos of MAROM-X I spoke to their Business development Manager, Yakov. He told me: “Our story began 5 years ago when the special forces in the Israeli military had difficulties documenting missions. Every soldier had a GoPro camera, but during the missions, with soldiers using night vision in dark conditions, the GoPro camera failed to document the mission successfully. Then we offered the military a solution by making some adjustments to the GoPro cameras that turned them into a night vision camera. The military purchased several thousand cameras for the Special Forces. When the soldiers and commanders in the field began to demand more advanced solutions from the GoPro camera, we began to develop the MAROM-X system. “Today, we also find a challenge in the civilian market (of airsoft especially). We intend to bring the technologies we have developed for military elite warriors to the top-tier of airsoft players. Everything we create is purpose-built to enhance situational awareness for elite operators in the harshest www.airsoftaction.net

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conditions. We believe that anyone at the top of their game deserves equipment worthy of their mission!” With such a story behind their product and the sheer fact that Yakov was introduced to me by a mutual friend with years of IDF experience behind him, you can understand why I immediately took notice of MAROM-X and the fact that they intended to cater for airsofters, especially those that recognised a NV camera system could elevate mission scenarios, immersion, whilst also providing use at night!

LIVE THE ACTION!

So, what does MAROM-X actually offer? Simply put, the MAROM-X Elite Camera is jam-packed with revolutionary technology that lets you spend less time worrying about equipment and more time “living the action”, and it can capture razor-sharp 1440p QHD video and 5MP snapshots under daylight conditions, or in total darkness utilising its built-in infrared illumination. In use, when night falls or when entering dark structures, the ambient illumination sensor automatically changes the shooting mode to night vision and the camera is extremely fast and interactive, combining an efficient, streamlined system with three accessible buttons to provide rapid, ﬂexible operation. With wireless technology built-in you can transfer “intel” to your phone, frame shots, start recording, and more and the built-in GPS records the camera location to be viewed through dedicated video and location players. Of course, any piece of tech needs to be easy to carry if you’re going to take it into the wild. The MAROM-X comes with a rail attachment, so that it can be easily mounted on your primary platform, or indeed to a helmet ARCH rail. The camera is equipped with a 3200mAh high-density lithium-ion smart battery that runs for up to 9 hours of QHD video shooting and 3 hours with infrared illumination, and it’s even rated IP65 for water and dust protection, along with a 1.5 meter drop mechanical resistance. To sum up the feature set: • QHD day (colour) and night vision video camera • Automatic day/night mode, controlled by an ambient illumination sensor • Docking station for battery charging and file download to PC • Intuitive three-button operation of all immediate functions • Secure mechanical attachment, direct to helmet or rifles • Optional LED, vibration, and voice indications • Wirelessly stream to a smart device via app • 9 hours of battery life-time operation

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Built-in infrared\ white illumination 1.5 Meters drop mechanical resistance IP65 Water and dust protection 190gr (6.7oz) Length: 105mm (4.1in) Width: 44mm (1.7in) Height: 65mm (2.5in) The MAROM-X will come with full CE and FCC certification and in the box you get the camera itself (of course), along with a Docking Station, USB Cable, 32GB Memory Card, Camera Adaptors and the Picatinny mount. Let’s face it, cameras are part of our daily lives now - although within airsoft they can be used for good or not so good! Discounting the “not so good”, I can see that something once seen as “sci-fi”, just like personal comms, will only prove massively beneficial for many players, especially in a Milsim scenario! Personal camera systems will become part of the “future soldiers” load and are certainly an integral part of those development programs. As airsofters, we’ll soon be able to benefit from similar technology thanks to MAROM-X! Coming back to my opening comments, I can totally see the benefit of adding a MAROM-X camera to my load in the future and those extra grammes will undoubtedly pay dividends in game and give an extra level of immersion to review at my leisure! My sincere thanks got to my old mate Alon B for introducing me to Yakov at MAROM-X and to Yakov for working with me to bring in this report. We’ve been promised a MAROM-X camera for field-testing, so rest assured we’ll report back in full when we’ve done so. For now, if you’d like to know more about this innovative new system, visit www. maromx.com AA

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KIT & GEAR SNUGPAK UPDATE

IF YOU WANT A BRITISH… NO, MAKE THAT GLOBAL… SUCCESS STORY, THEN YOU REALLY HAVE TO LOOK NO FURTHER THAN SNUGPAK! RELIED UPON BY CIVILIANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL AROUND THE WORLD FOR THEIR TECHNICALLY ADVANCED SLEEPING SYSTEMS AND CLOTHING, THE YORKSHIRE-BASED MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO INNOVATE IN THEIR SPECIALIST FIELDS. SO WE THOUGHT IT WAS TIME TO REFOCUS ON THEM AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE LATEST ITEMS WE’VE BEEN TESTING!

he Airsoft Action team have worked with Snugpak a LOT over the years and have huge respect for what they create, and as their gear is used (and much loved) by serving military personnel, you can rely on Snugpak to get the job done each and every time. This is something we know to be true, as we’ve used the gear extensively around the globe in differing environmental condition ourselves and we’ve never found Snugpak gear to be anything less than exemplary. Writing about gear to keep you warm and comfortable in winter conditions may seem an odd thing to do in mid-summer but for us, this time of year is the culmination of many months testing! I also feel very strongly that any major spend in relation to your airsoft gear needs to be planned, so looking at gear to add to “the gear locker” now, means that we can all look to the future and take appropriate steps. Snugpak garments are not the cheapest items you’ll find in-store but they are worth the money, as they have a very long record of performance garments and gear! So where did this story begin you may ask and what is that record of continued performance and innovation? In the late 1970s, a deep-sea diver working on the oil rigs took note of the trend amongst American colleagues for their love of body warmers and

insulated vests. He and his wife believed that this would be something that would also catch on in the UK and, taking a leap of faith, they decided to start making similar garments themselves. Bryony Harris, Director and Co-Founder of Snugpak, taught husband, Brett Harris, Company Chairman, to sew. Together they produced some experimental body warmers and jackets. The couple both had full-time jobs, so every spare minute of their downtime was spent making as many garments as possible and, with the help of outworkers, a cottage industry was born. In those early days production stood at just fifteen jackets per week, but in 1977 the couple decided to invest what money they had into G & H Products Ltd (which later became Craghoppers), to gain more outdoor business experience. Two years later they made the decision to branch out on their own with Snugpak. Although still making insulated clothing they realised that if the new company was going to be successful they would need to manufacture products with yearround appeal, rather than the seasonal body warmer and sleeping bags were the logical choice. By 1984 the company had grown and the number of machinists had increased to seven; by 1986 sales had grown so strong the company had to move to larger premises. The company moved down the road to a Grade II listed old woollen mill in Silsden, where

“A COMBINATION OF STATE-OF-THE-ART INSULATION AND A HIGHLY BREATHABLE SPACEAGE REFLECTIVE BARRIER TECHNOLOGY, GIVING 0°C PERFORMANCE WITH A MINIMAL WEIGHT OF JUST 750G AND PACKING TO THE SIZE OF A OF A 24-HOUR RATION PACK, WAS A REVELATION!”

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they remain to this day. Brett knew that the way forward for the company was through innovation. Man-made sleeping bags using synthetic fill (rather than traditional down) were large, heavy and bulky. Down though, loses most of its insulative properties once wet; not an ideal product for the ends envisaged, so a synthetic alternative had to be found. Brett wanted to produce a cheaper, man-made equivalent to the expensive down-filled sleeping bag and in 1987 Snugpak launched their Softie 6 and 12 sleeping bags into the market. I recall seeing one of the original models and being amazed at the tiny pack size and light weight in comparison to their competition. The two bags were the smallest synthetic sleeping bags on the market and sales rocketed. Today, the Softie range consists of many different models all based on this initial idea but they have been constantly upgraded as new insulation and fabric technologies have emerged. Now firmly established in the camping and outdoor market, word started to spread within the military about the superior performance of Snugpak sleeping bags and insulated clothing and it was not long before olive green options of the products were widely available. When first launched in 1989, the Softie 3 Merlin sleeping bag caused a sensation. A combination of state-of-the-art insulation and a highly breathable space-age reflective barrier technology, giving 0°c performance with a minimal weight of just 750g and packing to the size of a of a 24-hour ration pack, was a revelation! The Original Sleeka jacket (which has been used worldwide by tens of thousands of forces personnel) is also from this era and is probably still the benchmark for many of the “old and bold” in the Snugpak range. Although it has been updated over the years it STILL offers an ideal balance between warmth, weight and pack size. With some superior products and a reputation for performance, Snugpak entered the 2000’s in a massively strong position, moving from being a well reputed British manufacturing company, into an internationally recognised brand, twice winning the Queens Award for Enterprise in International

Trade. In 2009 Snugpak were visited by Princess Anne. Armed Forces minister Andrew Robathan followed and visited the company in 2013. Having created the “World’s Largest Sleeping Bag” in 2014, Snugpak reinvested in new machinery to see them forward into their next generation and in 2017 they celebrated 40 years of making high-quality gear that has earned a hard-won reputation worldwide, and they keep on pumping out new additions to all the gear we already know and love!

NEW MODELS AND NEW TECH!

With such a vast range of products, from sleeping bags to bivvis and shelters, rucsac covers and accessories, clothing and hats it would be impossible to cover everything Snugpak offer so instead, I’ll focus on some key models that we’ve been using ourselves, plus new models tested over the past winter. I mentioned earlier that the original Sleeka jacket first came into being many years ago now, but this jacket model has a huge reputation and fans literally worldwide. Designed with every possible benefit in mind, the Sleeka Original has become a best-seller and for good reasons. The Paratex Light outer shell makes this jacket lightweight, windproof and water repellent but, importantly, it’s also breathable with great moisture wicking away from the body. The inside is filled with Softie Premier for warmth with a finer, softer, more durable insulation. Fondly known simply as “The Softie”, this jacket has been tried and tested in every kind of outdoor activity and in every conflict since

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the Falklands War. Many have tried to emulate it but this is the one truly original, high performance, mid-layer insulated jacket. I would guess that many of you reading this will have a “Softie” of your own already! One of the things with being involved in testing new airsoft tech, is that we spend a LOT of time on ranges and on-site and when you’re doing that, you do spend a fair amount of time in a cold, static position. You might be attending the safety briefing first thing in the morning, or breaking for lunch but it’s a rarity to find a heated Safe Zone, isn’t it? For years I’ve always had a Snugpak “Softie” jacket in the back of the car, or scrunched in my pack for just such times, for when you want a bit of instant warmth, however, this was replaced a couple of years ago with their Military Mountain Leader (MML) Smock. Developed by Snugpak with input from professional navigators, mountain leaders, climbing instructors, meteorological staff, and military personnel, the functional MML Smock was created to support the user in a diverse range of operational environments, especially when exposed to extreme cold weather. As a part of Snugpak’s “VENTURE” range, the MML6 Softie Smock is the flagship garment. It’s a tri-layer garment and uses both Paratex Micro as a face fabric and an internal Softie Premier fill, encapsulated with a Paratex Light lining. Designed to provide excellent thermal protection against the cold, the MML6 is rated -5C to -10C and also provides a high degree of wind protection. The MML Softie Smock is lighter than normal “expedition” style jackets, and uses water resistant YKK zips, making it ideal when size and weight need to be kept to an absolute minimum. It is ideally worn with a variety of base layers, such as the Snugpak 2nd Skinz Coolmax base layer, to move moisture away from the skin,

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keeping you dry and regulating core temperature in extremes of cold. The quick-drying, Paratex Micro 100% nylon material has a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish. Water repellence can be maintained with a cool tumble dry after washing and periodic re-treatment with suitable after care products, such as Nikwax and Grangers. The MML Softie Smock will keep you dry in a short, light shower, giving you time to find a safe place to stop and put on more effective waterproof layers. The MML Softie Smock can also be worn under waterproof membrane hard shells in severe weather, still allowing easy access to your essential equipment. The MML Softie Smock allows essential equipment to be carried centrally, with easy access when wearing a day sack, bergen, plate carriers and webbing systems and maintains its core functionality with other operational equipment, such as body armour. Whilst not exactly cheap at £199.95, the MML6 Softie Smock should be viewed as a long term investment, especially if you act as a Marshal on-site. Whilst players can easily head back inside to warm up, a Marshal needs to be out at all times a game is in progress. The MML6 easily lets you do this so in my mind is an invaluable addition to your kit locker, and it’s a bit of kit I’ve been extremely thankful for on many occasions! Although the MML has already given great service, this winter we’ve been putting two new models through their paces! Even now, as the weather is still “variable”, warm, windproof and water-resistant outerwear is a must for the Safe Zone, to keep you protected whether you’re re-bombing at a skirmish or “on stag” at a MilSim, and if you’re Marshalling then it’s a positive necessity! What better to protect you than Snugpak’s new Arrowhead Jacket? Based on that same “Sleeka Elite” jacket, the combination of the waterrepellent Paratex outer material

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and the exclusive Softie 100% polyester insulation, Snugpak has created a warm, breathable, windproof and lightweight jacket which provides excellent protection from the elements with a comfort rating of 0˚C. The Snugpak Arrowhead can be worn either as a cold-weather mid-layer or outerlayer garment and the brushed polyester lined neck warmer and insulated zip-off detachable hood adds valuable additional warmth, protection and versatility. Other features include deep hand warmer style pockets, internal zipped pocket, hook and loop adjustable cuffs and handy zip pockets on the arm, chest. The jacket weighs 820g and is supplied in a handy stuff sack with mesh bottom for easy compact carrying. It is available in Olive, Black and Multicam colour options in unisex sizes S to XXL. The other model we’ve had to test is the TAC3; this is an intermediate weight insulated hooded jacket with Swiss-made Softie Insulation, lined with a luxurious brushed “Thermal Suede” lining for extra comfort! At just 660g/23oz (Medium) and with a pack size of 32cm x 17cm/13” x 7”, the TAC3 is easily compressible for stowing and benefits from a really fast re-loft when you need it. The wind resistant robust outer fabric is treated with Durable Water Repellent and the jacket is rated down to -5°C/23°F. Features include a thermal roll-away, elasticated, drawcord-adjustable hood, a warm and high wicking TS1 lining, hook & loop patches on both arms, an

elasticated drawcord-adjustable hem (which helps to trap warm air and aid insulation), elasticated cuffs with thumb loops and a two-way YKK front zip with fabric baffle behind. The arm pocket, external and internal chest pocket have YKK zips too and the TAC3 even comes supplied with a stuff sack with mesh bottom for easy compact carrying! I’ve found the Multicam version to be an invaluable “packaway” piece of gear and it’s certainly one that I can recommend to you unreservedly!

LOOKING ONWARDS!

Throughout their history Snugpak have never been afraid to “take the leap” and continue to innovate on an almost daily basis. Their gear has been tested to the extreme and is trusted and revered by anyone that has ever used it. Their clothing range continues to expand and improve year on year and it’s very interesting to see them revisiting certain technologies, giving them a completely new slant as they do. It has been my - and our - real pleasure to work with the team at Snugpak over the years and although they have grown into a world-recognised brand, they are still some of the nicest and most approachable people in the industry. In the past I’ve gone to them with some strange requests for kit and not once have they let me down. They are a company that continues to do things their own way and in my mind they are all the better for that. Whilst we’ve highlighted just three super “tried and tested” models here, Snugpak have an extensive range that covers everything from base layers through to arctic sleeping bags, with packs and clothing aplenty and we will be working with them more as we introduce a new section to Airsoft Action soon, to take an in-depth look at all the gear that you may need to “get your airsoft on” …wherever and whenever you want to! For further information though on the entire range of Snugpak products and the technology behind them please visit www.snugpak.com. You’ll also find full stockist details on their website as well and you can check out their latest catalogue by visiting www. airsoftaction.net AA

“THROUGHOUT THEIR HISTORY SNUGPAK HAVE NEVER BEEN AFRAID TO “TAKE THE LEAP” AND CONTINUE TO INNOVATE ON AN ALMOST DAILY BASIS. THEIR GEAR HAS BEEN TESTED TO THE EXTREME AND IS TRUSTED AND REVERED BY ANYONE THAT HAS EVER USED IT.”

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THE CAGE HEADGEAR

THE CAGE:

HEADGEAR

AS THE CAGE PROGRESSES WE HOPE THAT BY NOW YOU’RE GETTING SOME VALUABLE TIPS ON THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR OWN “FIGHTING LOADOUTS”. THIS TIME THE TEAM TURNS THEIR ATTENTION TO HEADGEAR - AND WHAT WORKS BEST FOR THEM!

eadgear is possibly one of the most personal things when it comes to choosing gear for your own loadout and, whilst this may be driven by a particular style of cap or helmet to complete something as accurately as possible to “the real world” item, inevitably it still becomes very personal when you attach team patches, callsigns, and accessories! Even with the “real deal” we’ve seen a change in recent years, a move away from big old war helmets, field caps and berets to something more lo-drag and although the likes of the FAST and EXFIL are “de riguer” for many, the good old ballcap is still the “headpro” of choice for many of us. I’m very much in the “ballcap fraternity”, as I’ve worn one almost ever since I started playing airsoft. By the late 90’s, pictures of “operators in country” wearing ballcaps gave complete legitimacy for this as a “tacticool” choice and this has remained with us ever since. However, one design that has totally stood the test of time is the soft-brimmed “boonie” hat and in the summer months, especially in woodland environments, this is a righteous choice! I also find myself turning to this design when I’m in OPFOR mode as it’s very different to the “bump lids” worn by BLUFOR. If I’m playing indoors, however, then a good helmet is worth its weight in gold and Jimmy sets out a good argument for this in closing this month. Suffice to say, I own a few different FAST models for different loadouts but they’re all set up mostly the same, just with different fabric covers to match into specific colours and patterns of gear (Okay, I know… I am a tactical tart!).

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My FAST models will generally have a fabric overcover, usually Agilite, with nametape/callsign and then, in terms of accessories, I usually run an MPLS Helmet Light on one rail (right side), a V-LITE “jelly” above the other for recognition purposes, a “MANTA” strobe on the upper rear, and NV counterweight pouch on the lower rear. I don’t integrate my Peltors with the helmet (although I know many that do this very effectively) as, like Boycie says later, I may still wish to use my cans without the lid. If it’s a really “danger close” CQB environment I may add a slideon TMC mandible for lower face protection. This is my setup and it works for me, but with the wealth of options out there you can set up your lid just as YOU like; there’s so many examples of different setups out in the real world that you really can’t be wrong if it works for you. For once I’m going to keep my intro blessedly short, as the choice of headgear has proved to be a topic of great interest to all within the AA Legion and The Cell and the guys have really done a great job this month of providing some cool information!

OVER TO THE LEGION!

My question to everyone this time was “What is your preferred headgear for playing airsoft? Do you use a helmet or just a ballcap? What accessories do you regularly use/attach in relation to comms and safety?” and this is what they had to tell me… Chris: “CQB = FMA Team Wendy Ballistic Exfil replica, pretty plain with or without AMCU cover. I generally don’t put a lot of stuff on it, just a name tape, maybe a strobe occasionally, I pair it with Comtac 1’s which I still need to get a mic for.

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Greenside = boonie of some flavour, Frillneck for hot sunny days and a bandana. I generally don’t bother with comms but I do have headsets if I need them. My personal favourite headgear though is the Rabintex 303!” Stewbacca: “When I first got to Taiwan I would just use ESS ICE 2.4s as well as a TMC mesh lower face mask, then I got Earmor M32 electronic earpro to stop myself going deaf or getting shot in the ears, (but they were the Gen 1 type and eventually just fell apart)! Then I ended up using a TMC FAST helmet and customising the face mask to clip straight to it with Fastex QD buckles and fitting a GoPro NVG mount because I kept getting lumps on my increasingly shiny and hairless dome... And the power limits out here are a little higher even in CQB than back home!” Jon: “I ran a lid for nothing more than looks (NODS included) but decided that it was money that could be put to better use elsewhere so I sold it. I have cheapo ones that I’ll use for pictures but I’m a cap kinda guy.” Miguel: “Well, being part of a team with some uniform rules, we have both the FAST Helmets in OD and the Boonie in different patterns. The helmet I use is a FAST Helmet from Viper Tactical, a simple OD cover to cut that plastic shining, along with an LED light for night games and IR strobe just for the looks!” Bill W-R: “So, if I’m going full tac then I run a Nuprol FAST Helmet with Emerson cover and bulldog earmore clone cans with some Nuprol glasses... (BTW I’m not a Nuprol Brand Ambassador! LoL!) low cost and practical. At other times a baseball cap, Nuprol glasses and a doorman style in-ear for comms... Never really tried much else apart from the PUSH Unite face system that I run mainly for CQB.” Dan: “I’m pretty much a cap guy myself. I like the First Spear Forager. It’s foldable, has mesh lining and breathes hella better than the .MIL patrol caps or a USMC 8-point cover! Eyepro is almost always a set of ESS ICE. But if the field requires full seal, I’ll use a set of Bolle T-800’s instead. Depending on the field, I’ll sometimes pair this with a OneTigris mesh balaclava. If it’s full-out CQB with very close contact distances, then I’ll run my (now ancient) Dye i3 Pro with a thermal lens and fan assembly. I’ve got a new amplified PTT on the way to allow me to replace my old Code Red earpiece with my standalone Sordin Avengers, which I’ll plan on running for comms and general ear protection moving forward. “I typically only wear a helmet for night OPs, when I run: • Team Wendy Exfil LTP • Unity Mark 2.0’s • MSA Sordin Liberator II w/gel cups

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Gen. 3 Autogated MV-14P Pinnacle Modified HGAC JDAPT plate Wilcox L4G24 Wilcox J-Arm Wilcox lanyard Agilite helmet cover Explosive Ops Gear pouch w/1 lbs counterweight.” Jase: “I have worn a TMC/Viper lid for about 8 years now, and that all came from losing my hearing for a few days from a very loud bang at Serial 20! After that it was new ear pro and a lid to hang them off. I also felt a bit safer wearing one too, hitting my head off trees, buildings, doors and all manner of vehicles just gave me that spot of extra comfort. I have an identical set of Howard Leat Sport Impact that I use over a Ballcap too for when it’s really hot.” Boycie: “Having worn ballistic helmets in the past, I don’t tend to use them for airsoft. As long as the “lid” will protect my head from a BB and also as a “bump” protector that is spot on for me. My “greenside ops” helmet is the FMA High Cut, running an Agilite Mohawk cover in MC, FMA marker light and a mix of various makes of pads to ensure it’s comfortable for long periods. My black helmet is the FMA Carbon high cut, again with a mix of pads. On that I run a black Revision high cut cover and depending on the “look” will dictate the patches and other equipment that is on the cover/helmet. I choose not to attach my Peltors to the accessory rail; as we all know the cost of them isn’t low and add to that I also use them for other things like on the live fire range so I wear them on the standard headband and under the helmet. This also gives me the chance, in MilSims to take off my helmet to cool off and still retain the comms/ear protection.” Jimmy: “My first couple of outings I actually used a bicycle helmet lol! I didn’t know what to expect although I knew I didn’t fancy getting shot in the head but soon after I purchased a Nuprol FAST Helmet which was worn at every meet. I draped it with a fine OneTigris cover and decorated it with all the usual clobber; patches, flashing LEDs, torch, dummy GPNVG 18, battery pouch, FMA headset, and I loved the look of it tbh! I started seeing fewer and fewer helmets being used and more players wearing caps so I thought I would give it a try. I do wear a cap occasionally when playing but 8/10 times I wear a helmet both for looks and safety. I recently got an FMA Team Wendy Exfil helmet as it looked awesome in the pics and sported some top-shelf features like the ratchet and cable system the adjustable straps and very comfortable foam but, unfortunately, the thing www.airsoftaction.net

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was just too big in every way and it was like wearing a large wok and there was no holes for ventilation, so I sacked that off and searched for something different. “I found a bargain one day whilst perusing the web, it was a TMC SF Helmet in Multicam and being a fan of MC I just had to have it. It is a quality helmet I must say and fits me perfectly! I’m currently searching for the perfect cover for it, I have found some but they look very cheap and un-cheerful. Our visit to Red Alert saw the purchase of the FMA Team Wendy BUMP helmet, which is considerably smaller than the Exfil but also uses the same cable and ratchet adjustments which I do like. This one doesn’t use foam inserts, instead they have used squishy rubber cups along the inside with a padded cradle which gives the inside of the helmet some clearance from the top of your head, a very neat feature. I’m looking forward to getting out with that one. It’s a Kryptec pattern but a cover will hide that. “My use of headgear varies these days it all depends on what loadout I’m running. If I’m going full camo I tend to wear a helmet but if I’m going more “PMC” I will wear a cap. Headgear is a very personal choice but I believe it is a wise investment; let’s look at a simple scenario. You’re on the field running for an objective, both hands holding your weapon, your face pro has diminished your peripherals so you can’t see your feet, you trip on an intransigent tree stump, fall and don’t get your hands out to aid your fall quick enough due to holding your weapon, so you bash your head on a rock/tree stump/structure. This could be potentially dangerous if you are not wearing a helmet. Now I know there are some very poor-quality helmets on the market and I wouldn’t expect them to withstand being dropped from waist height but there are also some very good quality helmets that offer much more than looks. Invest in a good helmet; a good helmet doesn’t even need to cost a lot. Items an airsofter should invest in… boots, eyepro, gloves, helmet; do not scrimp on these items. Thank me later… AA

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RED CELL FIELD TEST DAY

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THANKFULLY, THE TIME HAS FINALLY ARRIVED IN THE UK WHERE GAMES ARE 100% BACK ON AND SITES AND STORES ARE POSITIVELY THRIVING - IF THE REPORTS WE HEAR ARE EVEN HALF CORRECT! IT LOOKS AS IF SUMMER 2021 IS GOING TO BE A LONG, HOT “SUMMER OF AIRSOFT” AND SOME OF THE RED CELL CREW WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRIVATE GAMEDAY, WHERE THEY WERE ABLE TO FINALLY START PUTTING SOME OF THE “TEST POOL” MODELS THROUGH THEIR PACES IN A GAME ENVIRONMENT!

irsoft, to me, is all about getting out with your friends to have a GREAT gameday, playing hard in whatever the scenario-writers throw at you, getting stuck in and delivering a really good game for those we’re playing with and against! The bottom line is that the members of Red Cell have, like many of you, been stuck indoors for way too long and although some of the crew have been able to get out and play already on an individual basis, we’ve not until now managed to gather enough bodies together in one place, at one time, to make it a proper “in game” test day. Again thankfully, this has now changed! Thanks to Cell-member “Boycie”, we were invited by Jenni and Kirk at Airsoft Anonymous to attend a private gameday at the Red Alert Airsoft site in Berkshire and although this a fair way for most of us to travel from either the Northern (Boycie), Western (Nige) or South Eastern (the rest of us) places where we live, it was an opportunity that we weren’t going to pass up, especially as there would be a roadtrip involved - and we DO LOVE a roadtrip!

Packing up the car felt just like good old times and setting out to travel saw Marcus, Jimmy and I hitting the road in high spirits! Jimmy and I chatted all things airsoft all the way to Berkshire, whilst Marcus snored softly behind us amongst the gear. Meeting up with Boycie (who was there in his “pyro” capacity with his nephew Jack along for the ride), Jenni, Kirk and TJ at the shop, we spent a happy hour or so chatting with them (and of course checking out their latest AEG and GBB creations!) before heading to the hotel for our overnight stay - and this is where, for me at least, things got a bit weird and reminded me that there are still restrictions in place due to the C-Virus! So, we park up, meet Nige and then pile into the hotel… where everything grinds to a shuddering halt… Masks on and hands sanitised, we checked in one by one at a super-slow pace, doing all the “track n’ trace” stuff you have to do at the moment and being lectured individually on what we could and couldn’t touch! Bizarrely after all of this, we ended up piling into the lift with all our gear, three at a time and nobody gave a flying (expletive deleted) about that!

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Same with Dinner. We’d booked a table for six (as per the regs at the time) but when we got into the bar we were told we needed to sit at a table for four to drink an adult beverage pre-repast - even though the table for six was ready for us to eat at later… There is some weird old shizzle that goes on in people’s heads when it comes to their personal interpretation of any form of “regulations” and I hope (at the time of writing) that in just a few days time we can finally put the “jobsworths” back in their little boxes, never to be seen again! We were careful to abide by the regs of course and when Jon and Allyssa arrived a bit later they had a table all to themselves! Herman from Redwolf UK joined us for a drink a bit later in the evening and, once again, he and I sidled off to a private table to talk “airsoft biz” before we all hit the hay! After a cracking breakfast (and more japery) it was time to head on out to the game and as we were to meet up with Ross and Tom from NUPROL onsite, we were eager to get cracking and actually play some airsoft! Now though, I’ll hand over to the guys so that they can tell you how their “AEGs of Choice” performed…

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Jon: “Evolution International is an Italian manufacturer that we have looked at in the “Cell” on our range day testing. I ran the Carbontech Ghost (more specifically the EC35AR-ETU), which is the full size rifle in that range. I also ran the, erm… Hybrid Recon/Ghost. Essentially here you have a metal Recon upper and lower receiver mated to the rail system of the Ghost EC34AR. “The two guns are internally the same. They sport a programmable ETU, have clever battery sensing and voltage warning tech, reprogrammable fire modes along with settings for pre-cocking and active braking. They both have an easy to operate rotary style hop wheel, which is essential for us gloved users. The only real differences are rail sizes, flash hider style and accessories supplied. “I’ll start with the Ghost/Recon Hybrid. It’s a lovely-feeling bit of kit. The upper and lower are metal and are of a more “classic” AR/M4 design. The stock is your run-of-the-mill nunchuck battery style, retractable type but it’s comfortable, firmly clicks into place and has a snug fit which reduces rattle. Target acquisition and transition is super-simple and fast thanks to the short (10”) MLok style rail and the provided stubby foregrip. Crowning off the business end of the rifle is an aluminium sound amplifier. The pistol grip is a Magpul-esq design and coupled with the monolithic trigger guard and straight trigger, gives a good feel in hand. Seriously, it is a really comfy rifle and as they’re not super heavy, you won’t get too much arm fatigue when operating. I was reminded of the Ares Honey Badger, this being a little sleeker. “The Ghost (the real one) is a full size rifle and it’s my favourite. There’s nothing flashy looking about it from 6 feet away. In the immortal words of Granny Wolf, “Come a little closer dear, let me look at you!” “The upper and lower are of a contemporary angular “billet” design, with an angular molded pattern, faux cooling fins on the magwell that double up as extra grip. The monolithic trigger guard has a cut out along the bottom too for that sweet, sweet weight reduction. Speaking of weight reduction, the upper and www.airsoftaction.net

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EVOLUTION GHOST L EMR CARBONTECH Price: iro UK£295.00 Age: New Weight: 2520g Length: 740mm/830mm Magazine Capacity: 120, will accept all STANAG/AR Cold Chrono: 0.95 Joule/320fps Hot Chrono: 0.92 Joule/315fps Taclite Compatibility: M-LOK Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: store.evolutioninternational.it

EVOLUTION AIRSOFT RECON E.T.S.III Price: iro UK£250.00 (Expected, TBC) Age: New Weight: 2200g Length: 650mm/740mm Magazine Capacity: 120, will accept all STANAG/AR Cold Chrono: 0.94 Joule/319fps Hot Chrono: 0.94 Joule/319fps Taclite Compatibility: M-LOK Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: store.evolutioninternational.it

EVOLUTION E-416 Price: iro UK£295.00 Age: New Weight: 2920g Length: 700mm/780 mm Magazine Capacity: 130, will accept all STANAG/AR Cold Chrono: 109 Joule/344fps Hot Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Taclite Compatibility: Standard Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: store.evolutioninternational.it

DOUBLE EAGLE M904A FCS Price: iro UK£106.00 Age: New Weight: 2140g Length: 730mm/810mm Magazine Capacity: 300, will accept all STANAG/AR Cold Chrono: 1.04 Joule/335fps (spring changed) Hot Chrono: 1.04 Joule/335fps (spring changed) Taclite Compatibility: M-LOK Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.taiwangun.com

SPECNA ARMS MK18 SA-E19 EDGE Price: iro UK£230.00 Age: New Weight: 2675g Length: 700mm/785mm Magazine Capacity: 125 (2), will accept all STANAG/AR Cold Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Hot Chrono: 1.04 Joule/335fps Taclite Compatibility: Standard rail Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.gunfire.com 48

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SPECNA ARMS SA-H12 Price: iro UK£190.00 Age: New Weight: 3000g Length: 730mm/820mm Magazine Capacity: 300, will accept Most STANAG/ AR Cold Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Hot Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Taclite Compatibility: Dedicated, SMR Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.gunfire.com CYMA CM.076A Price: iro UK£135.00 Age: New Weight: 3000g Length: 530/740mm Magazine Capacity: 450, will accept most AK-style Cold Chrono: 1.0 Joule/328.9fps Hot Chrono: 1.02 Joule/332.9fps Taclite Compatibility: KeyMod Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.taiwangun.com

E&L ELAKS74UN-A MOD A PLATINUM Price: iro UK£440.00 Age: New Weight: 3140g Length: 495/735mm Magazine Capacity: 120, will accept most AK-style Cold Chrono: 0.92 Joule/315.1fps Hot Chrono: 0.94 Joule/318.2fps Taclite Compatibility: Standard Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.nuprol.com

NUPROL ROMEO NOMAD BRAVO Price: iro UK£299.00 Age: New Weight: 3500g Length: 805/875 mm Magazine Capacity: 500, will accept most AK-style Cold Chrono: 1.02 Joule/332.9fps Hot Chrono: 1.03 Joule/333.5.9fps Taclite Compatibility: M-LOK Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.nuprol.com

ICS CXP-ARK Price: iro UK£365.00 Age: New Weight: 3365g Length: 638/884mm Magazine Capacity: 520, will accept most AK-style Cold Chrono: 0.87 Joule/307.4.1fps Hot Chrono: 0.88 Joule/307.8fps Taclite Compatibility: Railed Polymer Foregrip Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.icsbb.com

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lower are ABS or, as Evolution International calls it, “Carbontech”. Fancy Stuff! “The rail is again of MLok design which allows for all sorts of customization. Unfortunately, they didn’t come with spare fittings but I had some laying around, so decked it out with a Nuprol PEQ-15 and a Sightmark Ultra Shot Reflex Sight. It looks awesome in my honest opinion. It comes with a slightly more angular styled (have you noticed the design theme here?) and narrower stock but it’s just as comfortable to shoulder. At the end of the rail is your standard flash hider, so not as fancy as the hybrid. It’s not as agile to manoeuvre due to its extended length and unless you are a gym goer, you will suffer fatigue when shouldering for prolonged periods simply because your arm is more extended. “Overall, I like these rifles, they aren’t gaudy or too flashy, they are modern class. Think “Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s meets Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow”!” Jimmy: “It’s always nice to be able to get together with the team and test some of the latest shooters but a chance to get together and road trip is an opportunity I wasn’t going to miss. A trip to Red Alert Airsoft in Newbury would see Red Cell’s first official game/testing day. Two of the pool rifles I would be

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looking at would be a Double Eagle and an Evolution E-416. The Double Eagle has already seen quite a few rounds on my own private little range and, as a result, I had discovered and ironed out a little issue, whereas the Evolution had hardly been tested (so I had the perfect chance to put it through its paces). “In the morning I was testing the EVO E-416. This thing looks the business but to make it look even better, I added some of my own attachments: A T1 red dot, WADSN DBAL A2, Nuprol x600 torch, and Golden Eagle tracer/suppressor. The overall quality of the 416 is remarkable, it’s a very solid piece of kit - apart from a little wobble from the stock but then most airsoft stocks have a wobble, so I’m not going to slate it. Aesthetically it’s very nice to look at with its standout bronze “Cerakote” handguard and its bold markings and the fact it’s a 416 (who doesn’t love a 416?). With it you get 1x130 BB mid cap mag and a vertical foregrip. Encased in this full metal-bodied rifle are some highly desirable features, features which some higher priced rifles don’t even offer. “For starters, the main attraction for me is the ETS III, which looks very similar to a BTC Spectre and offers up a plethora of tuneable parameters. Configurable fire selector, adjustable trigger response, burst mode, precocking, ramping, active brake, cycle control, ROF control, auto voltage detection, smart trigger autoboost and low battery warning. This system is only available in rifles from Evolutions “Hardcore” range. Other features this carbine sports are a working bolt catch (making hop adjustments a bit easier), rotary hop unit for fine tune of hop and a quick change spring which is very convenient for obvious reasons! “I had high hopes for this, as on my own range as I was able to get the hop set for a 0.28 and would see BBs sent out to around 65 meters, so I was happy with that. Throughout the morning it was serving its purpose incredibly well and I was really enjoying it. The response of the rifle was very nice, giving me the ability to put several rounds out in quick succession on semi, all thanks to the ETS which was being punished a little with me spamming away on the trigger. My rounds were flying straight and true for the best part of the morning -

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but then I ran into some difficulties with hop. “My accuracy was non-existent and the range had diminished. At first if thought maybe the hop rubber was damaged but, on inspection, I found a considerable amount of contamination on the hop rubber and inside the barrel which looked to be grease. I thoroughly cleaned both the hop rubber and the inner barrel which solved the issues and both accuracy and range were reinstated. I can only assume this may have been an oversight upon assembly and a bit too much grease was used inside the piston maybe, so it wasn’t failure of any parts. If you are looking for a mid-level rifle with the latest in electronics and you want to standout, then Evolution’s Hardcore range would definitely be a brand to consider. “After lunch I would be using the Double Eagle. The DE has seen a few thousand rounds now and like I mentioned earlier, I had managed to discover a small issue - so I’ll start with that. “During initial testing on this rifle everything seemed to be working really well and it wasn’t until I started trying to set the hop for greater range that this problem became apparent. I was having difficulty getting and range out of it and the BB would drop rapidly at around 30 meters; the more hop added, the more the power would drop and the BB had no change in trajectory. I added full hop and now the BBs were jamming. Confused, I had to investigate. After close inspection I found the rubber to be quite hard and the nub very soft. After fitting a new hop rubber, a Maple Leaf Macaron and Omega nub, the performance was restored and gave me some great results. So far that is the only discernible problem I could find. “Getting back to the rifle itself, being a Double Eagle I really wasn’t expecting anything great. I’ve owned Double Eagle many years ago, which were purchased from a local surplus shop long before I even knew what airsoft was. Don’t panic it was a two-tone rifle so perfectly legal! I’ve always (up until recently) thought Double Eagle to be a cheap and cheerful toy, but oh how my opinion has been altered! Double Eagle has really stepped up and are now producing some fine platforms for the price bracket.

They have incorporated their “Falcon Fire Control System”, cleverly named as a Falcon is another bird of prey like an Eagle, geddit? The fire control gives you a basic set of adjustments and it works really quite well if I’m honest, with the ability to alter fire control, binary trigger, burst mode, trigger sensitivity, motor/battery protection. The entirety of this rifle is metal, although it is quite a lightweight so you can carry this thing all day and not get fatigued to early. The M-Lok handguard is really well-made and offers a full 12 inches, allowing for multiple rails offering much configuration. A very comfortable “Magpul” style pistol grip gives great comfort and for my hand is a perfect size. Something I always look for, is how much wobble is in the stock and this has very minimal wobble and is easily removed for battery installation. “Overall quality of this rifle exceeds the price and, in my opinion, its worth every penny - even with the hop problems I found. To solve the hop problems is easy and isn’t expensive. Would I buy one? My honest answer is yes, I would.” Marcus: “Okay, it’s true, I am not the best car passenger in the world! If I’m driving myself I can go for hours, no problem but as a passenger I suffer pretty badly from car sickness and I’m sad to say that I felt pretty rough by the time we got to Airsoft Anonymous… So much so, that I earned a new nickname for the weekend - but modesty dictates I keep that to myself! “I have to say that the guys at Airsoft Anonymous really are a great bunch - and extremely friendly! I really enjoyed visiting a shop that is different to my own and to seeing things being done that are different to the way I do them. Even though I’ve been in airsoft for many, many years you can ALWAYS learn something new, or take on board a different way of doing something. I always enjoy talking to other people that are doing things right and, most of all, care about their customers as I care for mine. I also enjoyed the fact that we could get together as a (albeit smaller) group at the hotel and have something to eat and drink together; banter with friends is always a good thing and it really has been too long since we were able to do this. After a couple of beers even the newest friends felt like old ones!

“THE E&L THOUGH IS A SUPER LITTLE AEG, ONE THAT BOTH BILL AND I HAVE USED BEFORE IN A CQB SETTING BUT I’D NOT HAD THE CHANCE TO USE IT AT LONGER RANGES - AND IT SURPRISED ME POSITIVELY! I RAN IT IN GAME WITH .28G BBS AND I BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS ENTIRELY THE RIGHT CHOICE AS THE RESULTS WERE IMPRESSIVE TO SAY THE LEAST!” www.airsoftaction.net

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“At Red Alert we found ourselves with a really welldeveloped and diverse field to play on, with a great safety brief and unobtrusive marshalling. I’d decided to bring along the E&L “Tac SU” for the day, and I’m very glad that I did, although at one point I did revert to my trusty Stoner so I could get properly stuck into “full-auto-mode”! “The E&L though is a super little AEG, one that both Bill and I have used before in a CQB setting but I’d not had the chance to use it at longer ranges and it surprised me positively! I ran it in game with .28g BBs and I believe that this was entirely the right choice as the results were impressive to say the least! In my experience, airsoft SUs can actually be REALLY accurate and, with the 120BB mid-cap magazine topped off, it was time to set the hop and the “slide” adjuster is easily accessed by simply pulling back the charging handle. Like all AKs, the SU has the lever fire selector with up being safe, mid-point being full auto, and fully down being semi; with semi engaged the E&L went to work, sending BBs to target at 50+m. Cranking up to full and this just increased the number of BBs going downrange without losing any accuracy at all. “E&L Airsoft are known for making very high quality internal parts for the Japanese market, so you’d be right to expect the internals to be interchangeable with others out there. Inside there’s a Type 3 gearbox employing Japanese technology with super tensile pistons, tappet plates, and high torque motor. Not only are the E&Ls beautifully finished externally, but inside things are equally precise. You have CNC steel gears and 9mm bearings, a one-piece CNC steel cylinder, a super wear-resistant POM piston with silent piston head, and that high-torque motor. All the wiring throughout is high quality low resistance silver cord. Basically, everything just oozes quality and will easily support power upgrades. “The little E&L is a performer without a doubt! I have to tell you that this is genuinely one of the very best AEG versions of the SU I’ve come across; the externals are first rate, the internals are solid, and the performance is great out of the box!” Bill W-R: “Sadly I wasn’t able to join the rest of The Cell up at red 52

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Alert, but having been given this AEG for long-term test (and always having a bit of a crush on it ever since being given a go by BPT when it first arrived at AAM towers), it has now had its first run out in anger on a game day and as a baptism of fire being a standard length AK, it was sent in for some fast and furious CQB action at 308 Snipers kill house in Chatham! “Expendabellies Airsoft Team had booked the venue for a team day and the gun chrono’d cold at 328fps/1Joule on .20g BBs; in game I ran it on .25g and had a blast. The action of the whole AEG is very smooth and competed well against my CQB specialist AM013 Honey Badger and King Arms M4. A few team members had a play with it and general comments were, “it’s heavier than it looks”, ”it has a good weight and feel” and “wow, that is a smooth action”. A number of the team have now started looking at buying one and it could become a squad platform! “In game I found it handled CQB with ease and after a while of getting used to the fire selector (being an M4 player), it soon become second nature and plastic was being thrown down range with ease. Some modifications have been made to the base rifle since delivery. Marcus at All Ages Airsoft in Dover has shortened the battery wiring a little and put a protective sleeve over the wires, so they are less likely to get pinched when locking the stock from folded

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mode. A simple red dot sight and sling has been fitted. In the CQB role it held its own despite not having a tracer unit, with a decent rate of fire and a 500 round hi cap magazine - as team-mate Grizzly will testify as he got zippered up the back by it. “One thing I will say straight away here and now, is that ICS have really missed a trick with this platform. Yes, it has the new fire control and tight bore etc. but from a personal perspective, why oh why was this never fitted as an EBB? An electric blowback version of this gun would make it next level, I hope this is something ICS take on board for its next iteration of this platform… “In the meantime, I have found that apart from its radical, almost M4 style looks, the one thing that sets it apart from other AK’s is the fore grip area. Most AKs come with either a hand guard or a rail system. The ICS CXP-ARK has both and this is a pleasant and very practical change and gives the AEG a very ergonomic feel in combat. July sees its next outing at a woodland site in Kent with the Expendabellies, where its range will be tested to the limit. Longer term I will be writing a RELOADED piece to update on how it has performed in the longer term, as well as any issues found and how they were overcome, however, thus far all is well.”

Bill: “As always, I’ve had the luxury of using all of the AEGs that are mentioned in this report extensively during testing but as much as I like to be 100% thorough on the range, there’s nothing like getting an AEG in game to see what “quirks” appear! Although James and Jase weren’t able to hit the road with the rest of us due to their commitments at “OPERATION BLACK ROCK 2”, Jase has fed back to me some comments on the Specna Arms H12 (416) and he tells me that it performs excellently in all respects in game, although he found it could be a bit picky on mags. I’ve therefore amended in the “stats” that it’s happy with MOST AR/STANAG Mags, but not all… This is the kind of information that we want to be able to produce for you, and the only way we’re going to do that is to get out and get our game on! “For me we’re beginning to hit the “culmination point” that was in my mind when we first discussed the “Red Cell” concept, and you can expect regular feedback on the test pool AEGs and GBBs as the year progresses. We’re starting to find those little “niggles” in some of the models, so we can start to tell you whether these are an easy fix or not - so do continue to “watch this space”! “For the super gameday and onsite testing at Red Alert I did my usual of picking one OPFOR and one www.airsoftaction.net

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BLUFOR model to beast, namely the little CYMA AK and the Specna Arms MK18. The CYMA is another “modern-SU-style” that I’ve come to love, using one regularly, however, for the test day I picked up a brand-new model to give parity in test. I’ve had the pleasure of evaluating many of the latest CYMAs and I’m really impressed by what I see from them now, especially at the prices they offer up! The new “7-Series” CYMA AK range has all the usual benefits of other CYMA models, including steel and aluminium construction and internals that are renowned for their reliability. Inside the latest models have really been “beefed” up though. What you get is a reinforced V3 gearbox and shell with 7mm steel bearings, reinforced spring guide, reinforced steel gears, a reinforced nylon piston and cylinder head, increased motor torque and a reinforced tappet plate, leading to a solid bit of kit mechanically and one that’s still very easy to work on should you wish to that will also offer good longevity. “Like any AK they’re simple and intuitive to use and, although there are other compact Russian “primaries” out there such as the Bizon and the Vityaz-SN, I do love the SU, as much as for magazine compatibility as anything else and the CM.076A pretty much ticks many boxes from the get-go. This short AEG comes with a buffer tube solidly fitted as standard, along with a very sturdy metal rail system at the sharp end. In terms of accuracy, at 45-50 meters things are perfectly fine but beyond this things started to go a little awry. I’m certain this will improve once the .076 has had time to bed in properly but I think the hop and the bucking will be the very first things to get some attention. If you’re going to use this as a “Hi Cap Skirmisher” then you should really have no issues but as a more finely tuned tool, you’re probably going to want to give it a bit of love. “At the end of the day though, this is an AEG that costs iro £135 so I really can’t be unkind about it; what you’re getting is a great bit of kit that looks utterly superb, feels so solid that you could use it to hammer nails, and is perfectly adequate in terms of performance! “To conclude this month, I’m coming back again, AGAIN to the Specna Arms “Daniel Defense” MK18, as I absolutely LOVE THIS AEG! Although I’ve seen numerous comments on t’interwebz about minor issue and niggles with this model, so far in range

testing the model we have has been exemplary and taking it in game has just proved to me what a great all-round skirmish tool it is. Yes, the motor started to whine a little recently but a little gentle fettling soon had this sorted… and that’s all she wrote. “This AEG is a “looker” that will please players that favour a more “military” model. I like to use the phrase “fighting gun” and the MK18 is most certainly that! There are no frills, no bells and whistles, just a solidly made short AR AEG that’s immediately ready to BB-up and get out onto the field with. Internally the MK18 is what again I have come to expect from Specna Arms and, for a “stock gun”, that’s top notch! Inside you get a precision 6.03 inner barrel that provides accuracy both on first and follow-up shots; this barrel works in tandem with the rotary Hop-Up that allows for very precise adjustment of the BB spin… and a factory-fitted X-ASR GATE Mosfet along with the ORION gearbox which is based on a reinforced frame! “When it comes to getting the MK18 “in game” battery fitting is simple “in the buffer tube” and the rotary hop really is easy to work with and adjust. Once set, it stays firmly in place and, with everything set, on .28g BBs the MK18 is a joy to shoot. The trigger is most certainly crisp, as just a tweak sends BBs downrange happily. On semi you really can get shots away quickly and at 30m unsupported it’s easy to get hits with each BB flying straight and true. At longer range the carbine performs superbly on .28g RZR BBs, easily and accurately sending them to target at 70m+ - and that’s straight out of the box with zero mods! Personally, that is ALL I ever ask from a new AEG! “Once again, I can only reiterate what the rest of The Cell have said and give a big THANK YOU to the guys at Airsoft Anonymous and the excellent marshalling team at Red Alert Airsoft for hosting us and letting us loose all over their site (although it was right and proper for the UKARA Police to check on us for taking RIF pics in an area adjacent to the Safe Zone!). It was fabulous to be out with some of the crew again and I am 100% looking forward to more of this kind of (Airsoft) action in the very near future.” Next month Red Cell will be returning to the test range at Warehouse 51 to bring in an AEG report that’ll be just a bit different! AA

“I’M COMING BACK AGAIN, AGAIN TO THE SPECNA ARMS “DANIEL DEFENSE” MK18, AS I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS AEG! ALTHOUGH I’VE SEEN NUMEROUS COMMENTS ON T’INTERWEBZ ABOUT MINOR ISSUE AND NIGGLES WITH THIS MODEL, SO FAR IN RANGE TESTING THE MODEL WE HAVE HAS BEEN EXEMPLARY AND TAKING IT IN GAME HAS JUST PROVED TO ME WHAT A GREAT ALL-ROUND SKIRMISH TOOL IT IS.” 54

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CHOOSING A SIDEARM IS A VERY PERSONAL THING, AND LET’S FACE IT, THERE’S SO MUCH CHOICE OUT THERE THESE DAYS THAT UNLESS YOU’RE A TOTAL “FANBOI” FOR A PARTICULAR BRAND, YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO TRY A GOOD FEW BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR DECISION! BILL’S HAVING A BIT OF A “1911” RENAISSANCE AND PICKING HIS WAY THROUGH HI-CAPA MODELS FROM VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS, TURNING THIS TIME TO ARMORER WORKS.

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’ll come straight out and say that I’ve always, up until the last couple of years, been a dyed-in-the-wool “Glock” (or “not a Glock” if you’d prefer) man when it comes to my personal airsoft sidearm. For a number of reasons a “Glock” sings to me as it’s the secondary of choice for many military and police units, so it has that little sense of being “real” - and it just so happens to be the make of pistol I owned myself, a G17 in 9mm. Sadly being back in the UK I can no longer own a real handgun, so having the “same model chambered for” 6mm BBs is as good as it gets! I fell out of love with Hi-Capas for “reasons” many moons ago; there’s no one reason why I moved away from the Hi-Capa fold, but in the past couple of years, newly-released models with their increased performance have wooed me back to that big “uber1911” style. Over the last couple of years though I’ve found myself testing more and more 1911 variants, both single stack and Hi-Capa, and my mind-set has changed somewhat and these days, when it comes to my skirmish day “fighting pistol”, it will undoubtedly be a short-barrelled Hi-Capa! And why would this be you may well wonder? The answer is easy… As much as I like a 9mm G17 in real life and would head back to that immediately if I were somewhere that I could carry “real”, when I attend a skirmish day it’s not a life and death situation, so when it comes to getting many, many BBs downrange in quick time, a Hi-Capa seems to suit me well, especially the latest generations that seem to fill your hand like a big block of steel and alloy and deliver BBs with great gusto and a real thump in your hand. The latest “1911” Hi-Capas that I’m seeing from the majority of manufacturers, just like in

the real world, have moved on considerably in terms of design and although they still retain the classic 1991-style feature and control set, there’s a lot more to them than Sgt York had way back in the day! While they still retain the classic 1911 grip-rake (acknowledged to still be one of the best around), their overall design means that they’ve been reinforced, tweaked, ported, vented, lightened, and made more “ergonomic” or extremely functional. Some models just seem like big “fighting irons”, whilst others have an aesthetic that could almost be described as elegant and even artistic - if such a thing is possible for a replica firearm! Amongst the manufacturers that are really playing with design, hedging their bets at both ends of the “Form v Function” debate, is Armorer Works (AW). AW are no longer the “new kid on the block” as they’ve been around for a few years (they launched in 2015 if memory serves correct) and their products have developed an almost cult-like following worldwide. New models are eagerly anticipated and seem to be snapped up as soon as they arrive in store. Drawing inspiration from the real shooting world and made with precision CNC slides coupled with custom-level looks, AW pistols seem to give their owners something a step above the average GBB and certainly pleasure and pride in ownership! AW’s apparent flair for the unusual, yet functional, means you are presented with great-looking, great-feeling products straight out of the box, fully loaded with parts that you would usually have to add yourself as expensive after-market additions and upgrades. However, it would appear that these enhancements aren’t just for show, as AW scrutinise every detail that goes into one of their creations, improving the appearance, efficiency, performance, and usability. www.airsoftaction.net

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I have shot a fair few Armorer Works pistols over the years and they’ve all been very nice, both in the way they look and the way they perform. I’ve looked at some and gone “WOW!”, whilst I’ve looked at others and thought “What the hell were they on when they designed THAT?” but, in fairness, the former has most definitely outweighed the latter and when I first saw the “Black Ace” it was most definitely a “WOW!” moment. It’s a chunky old piece of metal, there’s no disputing that but weighing in at 722g sans the dirty great 30BB magazine, it just goes to show that looks can be very deceptive! This is a “full size, full length” Hi-Capa but one that’s designed to feel much lighter and be more “pointable” when it comes to engaging multiple targets at speed! The Black Ace has all the things that I now expect from a “modern” Hi-Capa from the box, including a flared magwell attachment, a nicely-formed and uber-grippy “hex-pattern” pistol grip, an extended beavertail and a very cool skeletonized trigger and hammer and yes, it can be safely carried in “Condition 1” should you choose to do so, a feature of the 1911 platform that I personally love! The finish of the frame on the evaluation model was excellent throughout, with the frame and the slide in a matching satin black. The frame and slide also marry up beautifully, with a continuous series of weight-saving grooves cut into the front of the slide that carry on exactly down onto the frame, giving a pleasing yet aggressive look overall. The top of the slide at the sharp-end is also cutaway to save weight and aid in fast cycling, with a ribbed and ported outer barrel of the chunky “.45” style. The front green fibre-optic sight is fitted directly to the outer barrel, whilst the rear orange “dovetail” sight features orange fibres for ease of placement and target acquisition. One other feature that I like - and one we’re seeing increasingly as a “standard, in the box” option - is the inclusion of an RDS-mounting plate and this is easily changed out and looks able to accommodate a number of different RDS models. Under the front of the frame is a rail for lights and LAMs and this accommodates an X300 style pistol light perfectly. So, the Black Ace does in fact look… ACE! That is all very well if you want an attractive wall-hanger or something to look cool in your expensive holster but for me, the Hi-Capa has become the “get work done” tool, so I want it to be blistering in terms of performance more than anything! Great-looking?

Well, beauty they say is in the eye of the beholder and personally I love it! Put together to last? Everything indicates to me that AW have done a great job in this respect as everything fits and functions together perfectly and gives the Black Ace a real “quality” feel in your hand. At 10m the Black Ace is an ass-kicker and it keeps BBs on target with consistency and that’s really all that’s important at the end of the day, isn’t it? The Black Ace feels like - and acts like - an accurate pistol from the get go and in my opinion, where the many Hi-Capas are good, the Black Ace is better… in fact WAY better than any of the other AW pistols I’ve tried to date and as good as most full-metal models on the market! The Black Ace initially chrono’d in at 0.86 Joule/305fps on .20g BBs and green gas but it seems to enjoy being fed .28g best. With this weight of BB you get cracking performance at 10m, with consistent power delivery through the entire magazine (just a little drop off towards the end when hammering it), a smooth cycling action, good standard sights that let you get on target quickly, and a crisp trigger break that lets you stay on target too! I say “standard sights” as this is where the RDS-plate comes in and then the Black Ace takes another leap forward “a la Sofia” (Okay, that was a Gen 4 G34 MOS with Trijicon RMR but you get my point and, hopefully, the reference!). So, with that in mind let’s recap… Is the Black Ace is a GBB pistol that’s well made, operates efficiently, and put together to last? I would say yes, it most certainly is in all respects and if after your own testing you decide that this is the pistol for you, I believe you will be getting a whole heap of modern Hi-Capa goodness for your money! This is a great-looking pistol that cries out for a RDS for range and target work and can accommodate one easily, but it’s also a pistol that will serve you equally well “bare bones” in a skirmish situation when the fighting gets down and dirty… What’s not to like? Thanks again to iWholesales for providing the test model. You can check out all the Armorer Works pistols and accessories they have by visiting www. iwholesales.co.uk AA

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TECHNICAL

LEVIATHAN! JEFFTRON LEVIATHAN

LEVIATHAN… YOU MAYBE MISLED INTO THINKING WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE MYTHOLOGICAL SEA MONSTER FROM THE BOOK OF JOB! MONSTER YES, SEA CREATURE NO, AS THIS MONTH JIMMY LOOKS AT AND TESTS JEFFTRON’S LATEST OPTICAL ETU, BOTH THE V2 AND THE V3!

ased in the Czech republic, Jefftron have been involved in the airsoft industry for quite some time now and I discovered them a little over two years ago when I was introduced to my first Leviathan. I was instantly addicted and since that initial introduction I can safely say I am a Jefftron fanboi! Their profession is mainly creating electronic devices for AEG rifles, although they do produce a whole array of other accessories which will compliment any AEG. Leviathans have been made for a wide range of AEGs and also for some very specific models, such as ASG’s EVO and the TM NGRS but ultimately all portray very similar characteristics, all with one goal to “MAKE YOUR GUN SMART”. Jefftron are a company that are constantly working to give us, the players, something quite remarkable and are perpetually making good even better. The level of customer service is outstanding quite frankly and they are happy to communicate with customers, be that direct or indirect, problems are solved quickly and professionally and if a problem arises with any product 62

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you can be sure they are ironed out inside 24hours. This I can personally assure, having reported firmware issues and seen updates rolled out the very next day. Leviathans will transform an AEG and turn a stock rifle into a completely different beast, giving you far more performance over stock and will turn the most advanced builds into absolute wrecking machines. The beauty of the Leviathans is they will seamlessly work with all manner of builds and give you an edge regardless of what your setup. Their new optical devices had me a little sceptical at first, having had experience with other optical devices and encountering many problems, which left me a little perplexed to say the least and if I’m honest, left me somewhat disgruntled that the standard V2 was to be no longer made. That said, I was very happy to learn that not only was there going to be a new V2 but, alongside that, would see the arrival of the long-anticipated V3. I had to give the new optical system a chance at least and now, having installed both V2 and V3, my scepticism has since diminished.

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Jefftron have seriously impressed me once again and have raised the bar even higher in terms of performance. Their decision to convert to optics was a righteous decision hands down. Not only did they convert to optics they also incorporated the new RFTS (Real Feel Trigger System) which Jefftron worked closely on with highly experienced gunsmiths in order to give those that wanted it the “feel” of the real steel. I say “those that wanted”, as you have been given the option to utilise it or bypass it, which I feel was the correct way to go as not everyone does want it. That shows forward thinking as the RFTS does slow the trigger down marginally and for those who like to spam away on the triggers (noddin’ at you over there speedsofters!), it may push them out of the arms of Jefftron and into others in search for that responsiveness. When looking to upgrade any of my personal AEGs, my go to though is a Leviathan, as it offers me everything I look for in a Mosfet system. The pros far outweigh the small list of cons and I believe a system like this would cater for every AEG user. But in order to appreciate just how good something like this is, you also have to have dealt with the bad… i.e. that mechanical trigger system that forever locks up in semi, worn trigger contacts, worn disconnectors and until then, this to some may seem gimmicky. This is no gimmick this is a game changer. By fitting a Leviathan you remove the problematic mechanical system and pave the way for carefree enhanced airsofting. I’m not saying by fitting this device you will instantly become an overnight YouTube “celebrity airsofter”, but it will give you greater performance, a far more reliable platform and, in some cases, an edge over your opponent. Being a good airsofter is down to the individual and being a good airsofter is about more than just having good equipment!

NEW AND V2… OR EVEN V3!

So, what have Jefftron done differently with the V2? The unit itself is still of the high quality as it has always been, only now 75% of the switches have been replaced with optical sensors - with the exception of the trigger switch. It is still (in theory) a switch but a very low profile linear switch, as opposed to the small

pivoting switch. It offers very little travel, allowing for a hair trigger option as well as less chance of it being broken. I have seen the old-style switches break due to trigger over travel. Offering less than 1mm travel (to be precise it’s 0.13mm), the short travel of the trigger switch makes for lightning fast trigger response. The optical sensors which deal with the sector gear and the selector plate are very tiny little sensors. The benefit of the optical sensor is far greater than that of a mechanical switch. No moving parts makes them far more robust than the mechanical counterparts they are superseding, not forgetting the fact they are much more sensitive which does mean they can be susceptible to dirt and debris and you will need to be minimal in the application of any grease. The V3 is a fully optical unit so no switches included in this one. I was excited for the arrival of the V3; it felt like an eternity but finally the wait was over - and it was well worth the wait! The V3 is a single board, unlike the V2 which has a bottom board and a top board. The RFTS system in the V3 is much different, as it uses a separate spring which is fitted to the gearbox shell, whereas the V2 is incorporated into the top board. Again, like the V2 the RFTS is optional. Although you can lessen the travel at point of shoot by installing the little sticky pads, you are still left with a trigger that has full travel unfortunately and I’m yet to find a method to limit this travel. I had to modify the gearbox casing slightly so to not catch the selector plate sticker, as on the first attempt it was pulled off due to clearance issues but was easily remedied after a small amount of filing. With the V3 RFTS there is a much more positive feel over the V2 and the reset is far more apparent. The RFTS gives you resistance and a physical wall before operation occurs. You may need to mod the top half of the trigger slightly as I found the trigger was sticking ever so slightly on the reset, but a quick shave with the file sorted that out. Installation of both devices I found to be very easy but if you are not confident with opening a gearbox then please do seek the help of an experienced tech. Once installed they do require you to calibrate all the sensors, which Jefftron thankfully have made nice and easy. All you need to do is open and connect to the App and follow the simple set of instructions, then

“BY FITTING A LEVIATHAN YOU REMOVE THE PROBLEMATIC MECHANICAL SYSTEM AND PAVE THE WAY FOR CAREFREE ENHANCED AIRSOFTING. I’M NOT SAYING BY FITTING THIS DEVICE YOU WILL INSTANTLY BECOME AN OVERNIGHT YOUTUBE “CELEBRITY AIRSOFTER”, BUT IT WILL GIVE YOU GREATER PERFORMANCE, A FAR MORE RELIABLE PLATFORM AND, IN SOME CASES, AN EDGE OVER YOUR OPPONENT.” www.airsoftaction.net

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the App does most of the work for you and will indicate whether or not if you have installed it correctly. What does a Leviathan offer you? The Leviathan offers user-friendly operation and adjustability via the App and will work with both Android and IOS and can be downloaded for free. Any updates are free, unlike another wellknown brand but we won’t be mentioning them. Once installed and connected to the device, you can keep your device safe from other users by way of a personal 4-digit code so nobody can tamper with your settings. The App offers up a wealth of settings and a wide range of adjustment allowing the gun to be either personalised, or enable you to iron out any problems a custom build may throw your way. For each individual Leviathan, Jefftron supply a full description of functions which can be found on their website. Here I have included a list which covers both the V2 and the V3; with a list of functions like these you can really personalise how you AEG operates! MAIN FUNCTIONS: • Adds new shooting modes independent for every position on the fire selector (SAFE-SEMI- AUTO) • Three adjustable bursts (range 2 - 20 shots) • It preserves empty magazine detection like the original gun • Rate of fire can be reduce to 40%. It add breaks between shots to reduce RoF. It gives fast trigger response even with very low rate of fire, just like in a real gun • Adjustable strength active braking (can be disabled) • Pre-cocking function for instant shot on SEMI fire • Delay between shots adds time in which isn’t possible to shoot, it simulates the delay from gun reload or recoil (range 0,1 - 4,0 seconds) • Electronic fuse set sensitivity for high current detection to avoid any damage if something goes wrong 64

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• Low battery indication for 2S - 4S lipol and 3S - 4S li-fe • Virtual magazine simulates low capacity magazines, it will force the gun to stop shooting when it reach 0. There can be set warning after shot before empty magazine and how it will be reloaded • On the board are input and output ports for controlling external devices or Leviathan • Statistics screen shows shooting output with cycle timing, motor current consumption, rate of fire and temperatures. It allows you to do finetune gearbox upgrade • Application shows actual battery voltage value. Color lines indicates battery charge status where green is OK, orange will warn after each shot and red will not allow to shoot • User can save multiple settings under profiles • Update function fixes bugs and adds new features to the device • There are three shot counters. Total count every shot during the device lifetime. User counter can be reset by user anytime. Power-up counter is reset by battery connection • Error log shows errors made during the device life also can be erased by user • For better security wireless connection can be disable by the selector switch (can be deactivated) • Leviathan monitors current, voltage and temperature to avoid any damage when something go wrong. • Motor vibrates and beeps as a feedback for user • Programmed settings are saved in the Leviathan memory immediately after their change, so you can immediately test it and settings aren’t lost when is battery disconnected or lost connection with smartphone • New functions are for free for every user via online update function FIRE MODES: • Independent for every position on the fire selector (SAFE - SEMI - AUTO) • SAFE: no responding on the trigger pull. • Semi: it fires single shot per trigger pull. • Semi/BurstX: short trigger pull fires single shot, long

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trigger pull fires burst. • Binary trigger: it fires single shot when trigger is pulled and another single shot when is released. • BurstX: gun shoot burst per trigger pull. • BurstX+BurstY: short trigger press fires burstX, long trigger press makes burstX+burstY fire. • BurstX/Full: short trigger press fires burstX, long trigger press makes auto fire. • Full: gun makes auto fire until releasing trigger. • Virtual reload: pull trigger to reload virtual magazine EXTERNAL INPUT: • Works with Input Terminal: • OFF: Every signal to Input terminal is ignored. • External trigger: gun trigger is disabled and replaced by micro switch connected to Input (SIG and GND) • Burst-3 trigger: micro switch connected to Input (SIG and GND) make 3 burst fire when it is pressed. Gun trigger is still functional. • AUG trigger: selector plate detection is disabled. Gun trigger is set to selector on semi. Micro switch connected to Input (SIG, GND) is set to selector on auto. • Empty mag (NO): Micro switch activates empty magazine detection, when is connected SIG with GND. • Empty mag (NC): Micro switch activates empty magazine detection, when is disconnected SIG with GND. • Virtual reload: Micro switch activates virtual magazine reload, when is connected SIG with GND. EXTERNAL OUTPUT: • Works with Output Terminal: • OFF: output terminal works only if the Input terminal activates it. • Motor: output terminal is ON with gun motor + with IN activation. • Motor + Xs: output terminal is ON with gun motor

with time delay after gun motor is deactivated + with IN activation. Always On: the output terminal is constantly activated. There is a small list that the V2 optical is not compatible with unfortunately; KWA V2.5, S&T, Arcturus V2, ICS SSS, Ares EFCS, G&G G2, APS eSilver, and any V2 gearbox which uses a microswitch. The V3 unit will work with any V3 gearboxes, even the AUG, so STEYR users even you can make your gun smart! Jefftron are giving the user a 2-year warranty but I’m not 100% sure if that will be valid should you choose to fit it yourself. That aside, overall I’m very pleased to say that Jefftron’s decision to move over to the optical device was a great move and one that should be embraced by both old and new users. You won’t be disappointed. It really is a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with great products from the likes of Jefftron, a great contender in an ever-growing market, so thank you Jefftron! AA

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EVENT

OPERATION BLACK ROCK II LEGION GOES LIVE

WHILST MANY OF THE AA CREW WERE AWAY FOR A WEEKEND AS DETAILED IN THIS MONTH’S RED CELL REPORT, JASE AND JAMES WERE BUSY IN PREPARATION FOR A BIG MILSIM EVENT, OPERATION BLACK ROCK 2, THAT’S BEEN IN PLANNING FOR A LONG TIME AND FINALLY WAS ABLE TO HAPPEN AS C-19 RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE TO LIFT IN THE UK! NOT ONLY WOULD JASE BE PLAYING ACTIVELY WITH BLUFOR BUT JAMES WAS FULLY INVOLVED ON THE “TECH SUPPORT” SIDE, WITH THE FIRST OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF HIS ROCKET LAUNCH SYSTEM! JASE TAKES UP THE ACTION…

he “OPERATION BLACK ROCK” series is the brainchild of SEO Airsoft founder Terry Little and his team. It is not often that you get asked to sign on at an event that your close friends are running and to be told to expect something special and, having missed the first Op Black Rock due to family commitments, I was not going to miss this event! As the Task Force Intel Officer and Ops Officer are good friends of mine, “Sam Wills” and Liam Tomkinson, I thought I could get a good few snippets of what to expect but I was greeted with a straight “NO” on multiple occasions, they were not giving anything away. Fair play to them for not giving away any spoilers as it built up the excitement for me. As many of you will know, with the build-up to any event like this you go through the stress mill… Who am I teamed with? What kit shall I take? What primary shooter shall I take? …the list goes on but whatever you do, what you should not do is STRESS! Being part of the Black Mountain Milsim team, I was one of only two of the team going to the OP as a player, so I was slightly anxious as to who I will be teamed up with. All of those worries started to subside when old friends started to book onto Bravo Team, which made me very happy.

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before the Op to get us ready. “Situation: G4 intelligence has indicated the reforming and continued growth of the group called Anti Establishment Rebel alliance led by a far-right leader (Mr. Heno Rodgers). The current intent of this group is to start an uprising against the UK government based on anti-covid restrictions and the exit of the EU. It is believed that the group is being supported/trained and supplied by Russian FSB. Previous operations showed that the organisation is undertaking criminal activities. HQ commander’s intent: To deploy a Special forces unit including supports to deter, deny or reduce an armed conflict from taking place in the south of England to allow peaceful democratic talks to begin.” With the Op fast approaching I packed, checked and re-packed my kit. Primaries, secondary, ammo, bangs, smokes, batteries, battle gear, NV, sleep kit, food and water; I was sure I was pretty well set. Or so I thought…

CHOPPER DOWN!

With Saturday morning’s Safety Brief out of the way it was time to kit up and head over to the Ops Room where Terry, Sam and Liam sat us down to give us our mission tasking. Sam walked us through what Intel we had in a really well-structured mission

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plan, complete with photos and drone footage of the area. I personally had not been to an event where drone footage had been used and was really impressed by the level of immersion they were trying to instil into the Op. Once the brief was over we were assigned a Sauror APC to insert us to our drop off point. We mounted up and waited for “go time”. As our APC readied itself to move off, out of nowhere an air raid siren filled the morning air; James had struck already with his Launch System and Sirens! “Mayday!” came in over the radio from a friendly helicopter; it had come under fire from enemy missiles and was going down! With its last known location in hand we set off in the APC’s to find it. The event was starting to ramp up …and this was just the beginning! As the APCs and 4x4s steamed into the area, we were

greeted by a downed Lynx Helo with casualties. As we got out of the APC we formed a 360 perimeter ready for any possible contact should it rear its head. Let’s face it, who shoots down a chopper and doesn’t want to go in after its secret tech inside. The clock was ticking… As we started to extract the casualties and SSE, enemies started to engage our position. I jumped onto our APCs LMG to cover the banked area across from my position while a fellow Bravo team member, “Spencer”, deposited the SSE kit into the APC. Once this was done and the casualties were secured

into the vehicles, they set off for base leaving all remaining Callsigns to peel out of the fight and make their way back to base. As we entered the base there was much back-patting and excited chat from all the Callsigns that had been involved in the safe extraction of the Helo crew. It was agreed by many to be the best start to an event in a very long time; morale was very, very high! With the Helo extraction finished, it was time to bomb up again and head out on our original primary objective of the day, which was to make our way to the FOB on the far side of Imperium’s site. Once again Bravo jumped aboard the two APCs and 4X4 and headed off into the afternoon’s bright sun. Not long into our travels a loud boom cracked through the wagon and the smell of cordite filled the air, our 4X4 had taken a hit from a very well placed IED on the roadside. As we quickly tried to exit the vehicle a number of us were hit by small arms fire from across the way. As our medic, “Levi”, got to work, the surviving members set to picking off the remaining foe. Once our situation was secure we set off, now on foot sandwiched between two APCs; we moved on through a choke point where we met resistance which was dealt with swiftly and onto the FOB. Once at the FOB, Bravo’s EOD man, “Tim”, slowly but carefully worked his way through the area while we watched him do a great job of combing for IEDs. In the time he was doing this he found and made safe two IEDs which could have easily taken out our squad! So far I was feeling extremely happy with how the Op was going and with the night time not too far off, it was only going to get better. Over the course of the next couple of hours a few small fire fights broke out with the enemy, not much to report apart from good banter and some lovely well-placed grenades by Bravo’s “John and J”. Over the net, Bravo’s RO, “Richie”, received the order for us to be relieved of our position and RTB. Once back at base we were told we would be put on QRF duty until 21.00 where we would be briefed on the night’s Op’s. I couldn’t wait.

NIGHT OPS

At 21.00 we assembled into the Intel tent for our brief. Part 1 of the evening was to head out on foot as a battle group of five Callsigns where we had to take an enemy base, capture the HVT and secure vital intelligence. Once again, the briefing included high quality drone footage and photos of the area and the HVT in question. Our route had been methodically planned and set out for us and the

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“WITH A QUICK SIREN TEST DONE, THE LAUNCH CONTROLLER WAS FIRED UP AND DID ITS COUNTDOWN AND, AT THE SOUND OF THE KLAXON, THE FIRST FIRE SWITCH WAS FLICKED AND TUBE ONE ERUPTED WITH SPARKS AND FLAME AS THE FIRST ROCKET LEFT ITS MOUNTING. A SIGH OF RELIEF, IT HAD WORKED!”

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other call signs. At 23.00 all Callsigns set off on foot in complete silence in the black night sky. Being lucky enough to have my own night vision setup, this again made for that extra level of immersion as forty or so guys set out into the night, looking back along the line it was quite a sight to behold, the OPFOR had no idea what was coming for them! After a while of slow controlled movement, we reached our intended location. Poised ready for action, I checked my primary and felt like I was happy and ready to go. We set off towards the target, my M4 raised and ready to go…

CONTACT!!

Within seconds tracer fire lit up the black night sky, flashes and bangs came next as Callsigns threw in grenades as we quickly moved onto the target. My primary was up and a black silhouette appeared off to the corner of a container, I engaged my IR laser and gave the target a few BBs… What followed was a nice clear HIT, perfect! With Bravo moving through the compound and finding the building with the HVTs last known location, Bravo members set to work trying to enter, the TL’s order was given to set up a perimeter, so I moved to a position to cover the road. In the background I could hear the high-speed noise of an angle grinder cutting through a lock and a forceful entry into the HVT’s building. As this was going on, some enemy silhouettes appeared down the road and “Tim” and myself quickly picked off these enemies. Once the HVT and SSE were secure, we regrouped and moved off to a pre-set ERV. Once we arrived up at the ERV and set up a perimeter the adrenaline started to slow down as the silence engulfed our location. I took on some water and shared out the Wine Gums. At this point Alpha and Charlie had moved off in front to secure our Exfil to the base. Once it was safe to do so, we set off once again to head back to base. The walk back was uneventful, thankfully. Once back at base the Intel was looked at and the HVT was questioned for what he knew about the second HVT and this area. A plan of action was drawn up as to what we were looking at and it appeared that, from earlier drone footage, the SAM site that shot down the Helo from the morning was very close to the remaining HVT. Now into the early hours of Sunday morning, Callsigns Alpha and Charlie moved off to the FOB and Bravo was split up into two fire teams and were tasked with taking down the SAM site and

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HVT. Bravo now out on foot moved silently through the night to get to our objective point and there we split up; Bravo 1 moved off to find and destroy the SAM, Bravo 2 to find the HVT. Moving under NV, Bravo 2 snuck up to a campfire with a few OPFOR sitting around chatting. Being the last man, I found it hard to see what was going on but “CONTACT!” was called out and the still night was once again shattered. Casualties were taken on both teams but Bravo 2’s Medic quickly dealt with the situation and we moved onto our final objective, the HVT. By now Bravo 1 had destroyed the SAM site and were moving in unison with us towards the HVT’s last known location, a command tent. The night was once again a wash of shouted commands, AEG’s rattling and bangs going off. As Bravo 2 came to a small clearing, on the other side was what I thought looked like a command tent. I had a quick chat with my TL about this and we decided to take a slow and controlled walk towards it… It was at this point a casualty was taken. As I wasn’t in the immediate vicinity of the incident I cannot pass a judgement on what happened but later found out a bang went off in the vicinity of a tent leading to the ENDEX of the evening’s Op, and although “NDs” and accidents sadly do happen. Luckily everyone was okay and I feel that a positive to take from this would be to always wear ear pro at an event like this and be sure to keep your personal pyro well controlled; a lesson for us all! With the night being shut down, myself and Bravo moved back to the base and I was now ready for my sleeping bag as it was getting close to 03.00. Once back and de-kitted it was lights out, literally, I think it as a new record for myself falling asleep… At 06.30 the next morning our TL gave us a knock to ready Spencer and myself for action and as consciousness returned, I realised I had gone to sleep with my contacts in! I was having trouble with my vision and made the decision to not head out on the final Op of the event. I was annoyed with myself but these things can’t be helped. By all accounts, from listening to stories from fellow TF players the Op ended with a superb airstrike from an American fast jet! I did manage to hear a replay of the radio chat between them and again, SEO outdid themselves with another immersive factor. This will be an Op I remember fondly and is up there with a certain CAG event. So, as I sign off, I just want to give a big shout out to all the Marshals and Drivers of Imperium Battleground, SEO Airsoft for running a great Op and to all guys in Bravo, TL, Noodles, Richie, Levi, James, Spencer, Stuart, James, Tim, Reece and J. I had a blast with you guys, thank you!

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There are always two sides to any story, right? As players we all want to get stuck into a great scenario and get down to “shootin’ and lootin’” but, of course, there are those that work tirelessly behind the scenes to give us the best game environment possible! James picks things up from the “tech support” side as he gives the lowdown on what it takes to bring the “immersion level” up to par, and beyond! “Saturday 1233hrs… Incoming text msg ... Go-GoGo! A turn of the launch key and Operation Black Rock 2 is about to begin!” This marked the first live operational deployment of the system I’ve been building up in the last few issues of Airsoft Action as part of my project to bring a more immersive side to airsoft. The event was at Imperium Airsoft in Kent and SEO Airsoft’s 24hr non-stop Milsim and was fully sold out, at 110 players! To get to the point of turning the launch key my role started thirty hours earlier, at 06:30 Friday, when we began the loading of two vehicles with all the camping gear, sirens, generator, launcher and other supplies for fifty-four hours in a remote part of Imperium’s site. The launch team consisted of four people; myself, Campbell, Ben and Josh and we would be meeting Samantha and Antony from J-Tac, who would be running the pyrotechnics for the event onsite. Working together the six of us would be doing the effects for the event. Arriving on site early on Friday had been arranged with the organisers so that we (and all our equipment) could move into a remote corner, with all the equipment out of sight of any of the players to keep what we were doing “under wraps”. After a change of vehicle, to a Toyota Hi-lux 4x4 pickup truck we would be using to move around site for the weekend, we headed in and set up camp. We had worked out a cover story for our presence in game, that we worked for a fatuous company, “Union Engineering”. With patches on and civilian workman’s clothes, we were surveying for new water pipes to supply water to local villages, which meant we could move around site during the event and, if questioned by taskforce or OPFOR, we would be allowed to move on. Yup, even our presence was covered in the scenario, leading even further to total “player immersion”! With our campsite and the control tent and the launcher set up we moved on to testing. The main launch panel and other equipment had all been tested before but the rockets themselves had sat idle in the launch tubes up until now (due to a cock up by the company supplying the rocket motors). Ordered seven days before (with “next day delivery”) they were unable to send them for unknown reasons so, after www.airsoftaction.net

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a drive to their premises, I collected in person. It was now fading light on the night before the event and not ideal testing conditions when the first three tubes were loaded and ready. With a quick siren test done, the launch controller was fired up and did its countdown and, at the sound of the klaxon, the first fire switch was flicked and tube one erupted with sparks and flame as the first rocket left its mounting. A sigh of relief, it had worked! But every system has a weakness… The next inline tubes, two and three, sat eerily quiet, neither had fired and looking at the launch controller the red launch LEDs on the switches had a distinct dim glow rather than their usual red glare. There was a short in the 12v firing lines and power was lost. After an hour checking all connections in the launch controller, the launchers fire box and all the in-between leads I was at a loss, everything was in order and working - but there was just one last thing to check, the rockets themselves. After removing rockets two and three from their tubes the fault was

finally found! The rocket motors use a solid propellant, which is lit via a very thin wire igniter supplied with them. The igniters push up inside the motor and are held in place by a small plastic cap which is blasted out on ignition, the firing cables then attach to the small metal ends poking out via crocodile clips. After pushing in the plastic cap, the two small wires inside were forced together and created the short, out of sight inside

the motor, hence the loss of power. With the problem solved two and three fired and more care was taken with the igniters on future loads …although this wasn’t the last time the igniters would cause problems over the coming weekend!

GAME ON!

Another early start, and with players arriving soon, it was time for the six of us to start preparations for the opening scene of the event. As BLUFOR readied to move out at the start of the Op in their armoured column to take up control at their FOB, things would take a sudden turn for the worse for them… A friendly helo shot down by OPFOR would suddenly become a urgent rescue mission and it was our job to set this up. Sam and Anthony from J-Tac headed down to set their charges at the helo crash site, Josh and Ben would be “injured” air crew and began to apply their make-up of bloody injuries and burnt jumpsuits, Campbell began setting hidden cameras around the crash site and I had to install the avionics equipment in the empty cockpit which BLUFOR would have to strip out to prevent falling into enemy hands. With the crash site taking shape, my next job was to head back to camp and ready the launcher to simulate the SAM strike that would take the helo down. With nine tubes loaded and igniters carefully installed and double checked, by 11:00 we were set in our positions ready to go - pyro guys hidden in underbrush near the crash site to monitor their detonations , injured air crew in the helo and myself and Campbell 200m away at the SAM launch site as we waited for the “GO” message to start...

“WITHIN SECONDS TRACER FIRE LIT UP THE BLACK NIGHT SKY, FLASHES AND BANGS CAME NEXT AS CALLSIGNS THREW IN GRENADES AS WE QUICKLY MOVED ONTO THE TARGET. MY PRIMARY WAS UP AND A BLACK SILHOUETTE APPEARED OFF TO THE CORNER OF A CONTAINER, I ENGAGED MY IR LASER AND GAVE THE TARGET A FEW BBS… WHAT FOLLOWED WAS A NICE CLEAR HIT, PERFECT!” 70

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As it turned out (and as with all best laid plans) with briefing overruns the message was finally received at 12:33hrs. As BLUFOR we readying up for their deployment on the other side of the site I switched the 3 phase inverter on and cranked it up and the larger Cold War era air raid siren began its growl and wind up, instantly drawing attention from all those on site. A pre-recorded comms exchange was started over the BLUFOR comms network from the pilot of the helo approaching the area and as the big siren began its wind down the launch controller key was turned and the warning buzzers began, firing the smaller sirens for a two full minutes of the “Attack Red” signal to clear the launch site. Go time! As the fire klaxon sounded, fire switches 1,2 and 3 set off the rocket salvos and was followed by a large pyrotechnic lit by traditional fuse, which indicated the hit on the helo. The pilot’s mayday played over the comms and the action moved over to the crash site. As BLUFOR arrived on scene charges depicting cooking-off ammo and fuel fires were banging off and they began their tasks of perimeter security, extinguishing fires, first aid and medivac, sensitive equipment removal and the final demolition of the helo with charges, whilst increasingly coming under fire from OPFOR elements! Back at the launcher site, on checking, tubes 1, 7, 9 sat empty and smoking but six rockets sat in their tubes unfired; one had gone from each salvo but the next rockets in line hadn’t fired, as those darn igniters had played a “murphy” role again! As the charge had reached the first rocket in line it had ignited, firing the cap and thin wire remains of the igniter out backwards as expected but this had landed on the metal back-plate of the launcher and caused a short again in the 12v firing line and stopped the rest of the salvo’s ignition! This problem would be solved come the night launch later on Saturday but wind speed would be my new enemy by then. As the weekend event progressed, with another night-time rocket launch and the guys from J-Tac setting up charges for a vehicle column ambush, along with a massive simulated fast-air-dropped-

charge, when it came to the end we were all knackered, totalling about 5/6 hours sleep over the two nights combined - but I loved every minute of it! So, what of the launcher? Well, we got rockets in the sky and that’s what we wanted, so it was a successful weekend. As for improvements, they are already happening. The three master fire switches will be replaced with twelve individual fire switches, one for each tube so that if one rocket fails it doesn’t hold up the line and the other eleven can still fire. The metal back-plate has been fitted with a wood cover to prevent the shorting of fired out igniters. A second back up 12v transformer line will be added in case of failure of the first and for the igniters themselves, I am looking at what alternatives are available. This was all learned from one weekend’s test, which will make its next use (hopefully) flawless! Next month will look at the use of individual props and set building to really add a new dimension to airsoft realism… James out!

THANKS AND APPRECIATION

Once again, our thanks go to the great team at Imperium Airsoft and of course to SEO Airsoft for letting us get down and dirty to cover both the event and the operational deployment of James’ system! Both Jase and James reported that OPERATION BLACK ROCK 2 was a huge success, so we look forward to covering more from a great organisational team in the future, as we continue to put the “action” back into airsoft ...Airsoft Action! AA

“WE HAD WORKED OUT A COVER STORY FOR OUR PRESENCE IN GAME, THAT WE WORKED FOR A FATUOUS COMPANY, “UNION ENGINEERING”. WITH PATCHES ON AND CIVILIAN WORKMAN’S CLOTHES, WE WERE SURVEYING FOR NEW WATER PIPES TO SUPPLY WATER TO LOCAL VILLAGES, WHICH MEANT WE COULD MOVE AROUND SITE DURING THE EVENT AND, IF QUESTIONED BY TASKFORCE OR OPFOR, WE WOULD BE ALLOWED TO MOVE ON.” www.airsoftaction.net

EVENT NZ - RISE OF THE GLA

RISE OF THE GLOBAL LIBERATION ARMY! IT’S FABULOUS TO HEAR THAT AIRSOFT IS ARISING PHOENIX-LIKE FROM THE ASHES OF THE C-VIRUS ALL OVER THE WORLD AND AS A GROUP OF ROVING INTERNATIONAL AIRSOFTERS, THE AA LEGION IS ON HAND TO DOCUMENT THIS! IGGY GETS DOWN TO BASICS WITH “CALLSIGN-C4” TO REPORT ON A GAME IN CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND (NZ) AND BRINGS US THE LATEST ON AIRSOFT “DOWN UNDER”!

s soon as they announced the “travel bubble” would open, airsoft freaks in Australia started planning a trip to NZ to attend the next larger game, which was “The Rise of the Global Liberation Army (GLA)”. We arrived In NZ on the Thursday evening and went straight to our accommodation, which consisted of twin rooms, which were super comfortable, with microwave, fridge and Netflix! Of course, the first thing to do (as we always do when we arrive in NZ) was to visit the two main airsoft stores in Christchurch, “Unlimited Airsoft Shop” and “The Arena”, to pick up our airsoft guns that are in storage and also to buy supplies. This was our first port of call on Friday morning. The event itself was Saturday and Sunday but as

we always arrive before, we used the time to go to the site and play small games to make the trip worthwhile. We started by running a “Capture the Flag” in the village, one of the best areas of the field in my opinion. Unfortunately it will be demolished in the near future as that part of the site has been sold. After playing both sides of the capture the flag, we played a team “Death Match” but in pairs, where I played alongside my friend (Timothy); to my surprise we did exceptionally well and we won that game. Then we went to the other side of the site in the compound area and played a simple “Attack and Defend” game, then the same again using only pistols and even a zombie game. Lastly on Friday we checked out the Fort area and, despite having only

“OF COURSE, THE FIRST THING TO DO (AS WE ALWAYS DO WHEN WE ARRIVE IN NZ) WAS TO VISIT THE TWO MAIN AIRSOFT STORES IN CHRISTCHURCH, “UNLIMITED AIRSOFT SHOP” AND “THE ARENA”, TO PICK UP OUR AIRSOFT GUNS THAT ARE IN STORAGE AND ALSO TO BUY SUPPLIES.”

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five of us playing, it was my favourite part of the day. We played “Rush”, a game where attackers need to push the defenders to the end of a straight area, so constantly engaged in fighting and really testing your endurance through keeping up the momentum.

GAME ON!

Saturday and the main game started: “Rise of the GLA!” The event took place in a universe where the USA wages war against China to define control of the world. The Global Liberation Army (GLA) is a violent group that has taken advantage of this conflict to bring chaos and anarchy to the world. I joined the “American Army” along with most of the Aussies. My squad layout consisted of squad commander: Preacher (Phill), sniper: Rattlesnake (David), gunner: Count Zero (Timothy) and two assault: Rocket (Sven) and C-4 (myself). At 10:00 we were sent to the American base to start the game from there. The first mission for our squad was to do reconnaissance on the whole eastern area of the field and whilst pushing through the area we found and captured two key points. We held the more central point and after holding it for a while, our patience was rewarded as we eliminated a small

group of “Chinese” who tried to take the point at around 11:30. At roughly 13:00, after supporting two other American squads in capturing a third point a little further north of our position, we left the capture points with the squad we assisted and reported to our main base to take on another mission with our general. The mission was to head west towards the village and assist the Chinese Army rescue a hostage from the GLA. 13:35: We left the base and shortly afterwards we found the “Chinese Army” already engaged. Surprisingly, we got very close to them before they noticed us and, lucky for them, our mission was to help them in the rescue. As we started to push towards the village I pulled away from my squad because I was running from cover to cover to heal the wounded Chinese soldiers pushing the attack towards the village. I was the first one to find the hostage but the place was full of traps (mines, claymores, grenades activated by trip wires, dynamite), so I searched for the Chinese engineer to disarm the traps and thus save the hostage. By 14:10, together with the Chinese engineer, we managed to save the hostage with little time left

“WE LEFT THE BASE AND SHORTLY AFTERWARDS WE FOUND THE “CHINESE ARMY” ALREADY ENGAGED. SURPRISINGLY, WE GOT VERY CLOSE TO THEM BEFORE THEY NOTICED US AND, LUCKY FOR THEM, OUR MISSION WAS TO HELP THEM IN THE RESCUE.”

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before the mission was lost. As soon as we returned to the base we were assigned the last mission of the day. All our forces had to protect five tanks from being destroyed by the GLA in the east area of the field. By 15:00 we were suffering heavy casualties in a large scale attack from the GLA, however, our side maintained an effective defence, insuring the integrity of the tanks. This secured our side in the lead at the end of the day. Sunday 10:00. We were all mustered at our main base awaiting orders, where we were given a special mission. Our squad leader, “Preacher”, was entrusted with a coin that must not be taken by the enemies, which posed us a very difficult situation, as it meant that he must not die or be captured by the enemies all day. Once the game commenced, our squad was assigned to secure the perimeter of the area around the American base and keep it safe while a couple of other squads went to retrieve a mortar to our base. They got back just before 12:00 and our squad was dispatched to a compound holding some GLA prisoners; our mission was simply to keep the prisoners until there until 12:30. We fulfilled the objective; it was well beyond 12:30 and the prisoners were still under our control. However, the GLA still wanted to rescue their guys and they kept attacking us with more and more numbers. We made the call to leave the area to preserve the

Preacher’s life. At 14:00 our side received mission orders to escort a vehicle from our base to the far West of the field, insanely, a location very close to the GLA base! Initially our squad was more at the rear covering the “6”. However, as our forces were suffering many casualties and we had a mobile respawn behind our convoy, Preacher released us to attack and join our guys at the front. That was when my assault/ medic side came into action, however, running from casualty to casualty I was saving the wounded while also pushing to take more ground and force the GLA retreat. After a long confrontation and ammunition running low, we managed to successfully escort the vehicle to its destination and secure the last event of the day. I could not have asked for a more perfect squad! We all played our role perfectly and honestly. It is very satisfying to play alongside such good players and especially with such teamwork. I would also like to give a special thanks to all the referees and the organisers for arranging such a wonderful event. Roll on our next visit to New Zealand!.AA

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FEATURE PILGRIM BANDITS CHARITY

UK-BASED PILGRIM BANDITS IS AIRSOFT ACTION’S ONLY OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED CHARITY AND, LIKE ALL CHARITIES, HAS BEEN HARD-HIT BY THE PANDEMIC. WE CAUGHT UP WITH TERRY “TEZ” ARNETT, A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR FOR THE CHARITY (AND ALL-ROUND NICE GUY), TO FIND OUT WHY HE GOT INVOLVED WITH PILGRIM BANDITS AND WHAT HIS ROLE AS A COORDINATOR MEANS.

ilgrim Bandits Charity was established in 2007 with the help of Special Forces members, with the sole aim of helping and inspiring injured service personnel to live life to the full. The charity’s mantra is “Always A Little Further”, words from a poem, “The Golden Journey to Samarkand” by James Elroy Flecker, which can be found on the SAS memorial clock in Hereford, UK. These are core to the charity’s attitude, whether working with injured men and women from the military or emergency services directly, or by utilising their experiences to inspire and encourage young people and children. Pilgrim Bandits don’t do sympathy but offer the rewards of belonging to a team… encouragement, belief and the power of humour over pain. Their aim is to help those in need directly, with no compromise and soon, those who needed help become those that give it. This is achieved by pushing injured men and women into physically and mentally demanding situations that they would not have dreamed possible - kayaking extraordinary distances, jumping from aircraft, running races, trekking across inhospitable terrain. In this manner self-confidence is restored and self-belief instilled. The charity depends on the hard work of their loyal and dedicated coordinators and volunteers,

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who regularly go “Always A Little Further” to help raise awareness and vital funds - and make what they do for injured servicemen and emergency service personnel possible. Terry Arnett is the Pilgrim Bandits Coordinator for the Midlands area in the UK and tells us why he is proud to support the charity and also provides helpful advice for others who might be considering volunteering. Over to Tez… “My name is Terry Arnett and I am 53 years young, born and raised in Coventry and still live there with my wife Michelle. I have three sons: Mike, who is married with two sons of his own, Tom (18 years) and Joe (15 years). My family are part of the Pilgrim Bandits team, they have all given up their time and contributed to fundraising events over the years; organising balls, standing in all weathers outside at events and, more recently, taking part in virtual fitness events during the COVID lockdowns.”

PILGRIM BANDITS MASCOT: “BANDIT”

“Professionally, I was a serving Police Officer for thirty years with West Midlands Police, spending most of my service on the Dog Unit until I retired in 2017. The Dog Unit gave me the opportunity to name a dog bred at the school, “West Mids Pilgrim Bandit”.

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“Bandit”, as he is more commonly known, retired in 2019 and due to my connection with the charity I was fortunate to rehome him as our family pet. I am now employed as the Chief Instructor for Dog Training with Warwickshire Police, in a Civilian Police staff role.”

money raised was clearly going to help those in need and not wasted on administration and running costs. You could clearly see the effect that it was having on those it helped. Ironically, I visited the Tank Museum at Bovington and within a video played there it shows an interview with Ben Parkinson MBE, Patron of Pilgrim Bandits. The video doesn’t resemble the man I know today - he has overcome so much and that’s all because of the support he has received from his immediate family and the Pilgrim Bandits family.”

WHY PILGRIM BANDITS?

“My journey with Pilgrim Bandits has been for over ten years now. As I recall, it all started with someone sign-posting me to the charity’s website due to my association with some that were serving at that time within the military. Also, as I had been fundraising for other charities previously and had a drive to do my bit and help. Coincidentally, we were visiting the area where the charity is based and met “The Boss”, Mike …and the rest really is history! “I was drawn to the charity due to the fact that it was not like all the other charities at that time, www.airsoftaction.net

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THE ACTIVE ROLE OF A COORDINATOR A PIONEERING CHARITY “I’m immensely proud to be the “Midlands Area Coordinator” for Pilgrim Bandits and also part of the Airsoft community, a very generous group of people that have adopted the charity and me over the past few years. They have helped with fundraising games, auctions and second-hand kits sales. I have many people to thank from the Airsoft community, too many to mention, so I’m just going to say: “Thank you one and all and long may your support continue!”

“In the last couple of years, we have also had the development of the Curtis Palmer Programme, and how valuable this is, again as a small charity we have pushed our mantra “always a little further” by taking the skills of our military veterans to help coach better mental health and wellbeing with the emergency services. For me personally, this is a brilliant vision and, again, where we as a charity were first to reach out to support in this remit.”

GETTING INVOLVED

“I have had a fantastic time as a Pilgrim Bandits Coordinator, I have met some amazing people, some childhood heroes and gained some friends for life, but they are a bonus! If I hadn’t had the opportunities I have had, attending and organising some wonderful charity balls, assisting in gaining the world record for tandem skydiving, being at the celebrations when Ben Parkinson got his MBE, meeting some that took part in the Iranian Embassy siege, escorting Ben into the ring at Crufts to present the Friends for life trophy, then what else would I do with my spare time?”

“Over the past few years, I have had lots of messages from people offering to help at events. This is great but unless we have something like a bucket collection at a football stadium, generally it’s difficult to task people. I often think when you’re volunteering, ask why? Why are you doing this? What are you hoping to achieve? If the answers are something like mine, to do your bit, then start like I did, decide upon your own event, run with it, organise it, plan it and execute it - and ask us for help. We will do all we can humanly do to support you with gazebos and banners etc. Then, when you’ve done one, do another and another! Before long you’ll be like the rest of the reps, part of the wider Pilgrim Bandits family.” Pilgrim Bandits are currently looking for Coordinators throughout the UK to organise and oversee fundraising activities in your local area. This is a voluntary role and they’re looking for people with plenty of initiative, drive and fundraising ideas. If this sounds like you, please get in touch via the website: www.pilgrimbandits.org, where you can also find out more about the charity and the amazing work they do.

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INSIDE AIRSOFT ARCHWICK - PART TWO

CONTINUING OUR LOOK INSIDE THE AIRSOFT INDUSTRY, ONCE AGAIN HAVING A “MAN ON THE GROUND” IN TAIWAN PAID DIVIDENDS AS ARCHWICK PREPARE TO LAUNCH THEIR EAGERLY-AWAITED L119A2 GBBR! AA LEGIONNAIRE STEWBACCA SITS DOWN WITH THE ARCHWICK TEAM TO FIND OUT WHAT REALLY MAKES THEM TICK - AND WHAT EXCITING PROJECTS THEY’RE WORKING ON FOR THE FUTURE!

aving got to know the people behind the name ARCHWICK and a general feel for their currently released products (in the guise of their ASG sub-licensed Accuracy International authorised and officially trademarked Mk13 Mod7 and its shorter sibling compact “C” variant, as well as some of the upcoming releases they were announcing at the MOA2020 show), I found further time to sit down with Nelson at Archwick’s facility not too far from my own abode in Western Taipei, to talk in more depth about the internal processes of the company and their longer-term goals within the industry and market, including a wider range of components.

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I made time to head to their facility which is - like many other manufacturers in Taipei - a short distance from my own dwelling on the West side in New Taipei City. Nestled in the main industrial zone of New Taipei City, which is being touted as the up and coming second central business district over the coming years, Archwick have a predominantly research,

development and final assembly plant model; outsourcing the majority of their components to local machinist operations and sub-contractors (including their own part-owned CNC milling specialist) for more complex metal components such as receivers, extruded handguards and other such components which require the use of 3,4 or even 5 axis machining centres, while relying on two or three other local machine shops for turned components such as barrels and other cylindrical components essential to replica firearms. Archwick own all of their own specific tooling required to manufacture their products, such as polymer injection moulds or machining fixtures - one of the major costs involved in any form of serial production, especially regarding plastics - while their manufacturing subcontractors are also those used by some of the bigger players in the local airsoft scene, thus ensuring they receive the same exacting standards as longer-established competitors. This production approach enables them to focus more on design and innovation, as well as negotiations with their extensive group of Western

“WITH A MORE “BOUTIQUE” PRODUCT APPROACH AND PRODUCTION RUNS OF AROUND 500 UNITS OF ANY ONE PRODUCT BEING ASSEMBLED AT ANY ONE TIME, ARCHWICK ARE BY NO MEANS INTERESTED AT PRESENT IN HUGE VOLUMES, RATHER SEEKING TO PROVIDE A HIGH VALUE PRODUCT TO DISCERNING USERS”

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licensing associates. Having already struck various deals with the likes of ASG and Cybergun of Europe and EMG in the US and dealing through these licence holders with real steel entities for the likes of their premium sniper rifle platforms, such as via the ASG sub-license from Accuracy International themselves (Archwick are currently the only such sub-licensee for AI) as well as Colt in conjunction with Cybergun and EMG for their upcoming L119A2 (which is drawing a lot of attention from those seeking to recreate UK Special Forces loadouts having been brought to prominence by the SAS) and, more recently, B&T for their USW Glock pistol carbine chassis and their SPR 300 urban sniper rifle which, in real steel scenarios is not intended for combat or military use and thus has not been adopted by any national militaries (rather it is used for SWAT or other similar counterterrorism and civil security work at much shorter ranges than their previous long guns). In airsoft, the ASG Archwick SPR 300 is intended as a much more practical and affordable platform geared towards the player rather than collector market, by providing the same quality and performance but in a more accessible package. With other projects in the works involving large calibre sniper rifles (which I managed to get hands on the prototype at Archwick headquarters but can’t reveal in totality yet), the list of exciting products and collaborations with both big name real steel firearms manufacturers, as well as performing OEM/ODM work

for large names in airsoft itself on the horizon for Archwick, coupled with their entrance into the market and rapid rise to prominence in a little over a year, the future of their brand and business are already looking positive. With a more “boutique” product approach and production runs of around 500 units of any one product being assembled at any one time, Archwick are by no means interested at present in huge volumes, rather seeking to provide a high value product to discerning users - always obtaining official licenses or authorisations through channels where possible - to bring the closest replicas of real weapons to their growing diaspora of end-users worldwide. Once a new model is settled upon, the in-house design team work with the real steel details or components where possible. Sometimes parts are sourced and 3D scanned, or assessed, outside of Taiwan due to obvious legal headaches regarding firearms legislation but always striving to get the absolute closest replication of dimensions and features attainable. So, for the foreseeable future at least, it’s very much a case of quality over quantity. Using the latest industry standards in design and manufacturing, Archwick make use of 3D parametric CAD software to generate their design files which can then be used for in house 3D printing and proof of concept modelling of polymer components, or farmed out to local rapid prototyping specialists if selective

“HAVING ALREADY STRUCK VARIOUS DEALS WITH THE LIKES OF ASG AND CYBERGUN OF EUROPE AND EMG IN THE US AND DEALING THROUGH THESE LICENCE HOLDERS WITH REAL STEEL ENTITIES FOR THE LIKES OF THEIR PREMIUM SNIPER RIFLE PLATFORMS, SUCH AS VIA THE ASG SUB-LICENSE FROM ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL THEMSELVES… AS WELL AS COLT IN CONJUNCTION WITH CYBERGUN AND EMG FOR THEIR UPCOMING L119A2” www.airsoftaction.net

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laser sintering (SLS) of metal prototypes is required. When all of the components are finished and delivered they are first inspected for internal quality assurance before being sorted and stored in the primary assembly area downstairs. The main offices are upstairs but are also likely to have a secondary assembly line introduced soon as part of the internal expansion programme. Components are conveniently stored in boxes with a photo of the component on them for simplicity, as well as part numbers for more detailed identification, while all of the components for each sub-assembly (such as a fire control sear unit) are stored and labelled, along with an exploded diagram detailing the location of each of the pieces required. This organised approach allows for rapid identification and collection of all the components needed for completing the sub-assemblies of each gun, with each platform being built in phases (depending on parts availability) to maximise efficiency as well as tailor production to different end-user countries, with the likes of orange tips for the US market and limited spring power for compliance with regional power limitations. Archwick’s current production cycle allows them to optimise their use of space, with packaging cartons arriving in flat-pack bailed batches, which are then

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opened and assembled with plastic liners ready for the boxing up of part batches of the completed rifles ready for shipping. At peak production they are soon stacking sniper rifles into the rafters (consider what around 500 of them look like all boxed up and ready for shipping) and the whole process tends to take a couple of weeks just for packaging alone - especially in terms of the European market or others where mandated labels are required for each gun.

ONGOING DEVELOPMENT

Following their initial entry to the market with the Mk13 Mod7 long range sniper platform, they are developing a more practical mid-length version of it with a VSR10 equivalent barrel length, as well as their SPR 300 and other upcoming products - including their L119A2 - all of which are being developed with a great deal of user feedback incorporated, providing the best solution to the needs of those who will buy and use them, and answering any concerns or issues of earlier models and their ease of use in games. In the case of the SPR, there is the addition of a dual magazine feed system, which allows the more conventional use of flush fit VSR-10 compatible magazines that seat into the foregrip, as well as the use of realistic proprietary magazines further

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back in the furniture and mechanism where the real equivalents would be used (employing a forwardfeeding bridge system that can be initially charged with rounds that are then topped off and pushed through the feed system by successive magazine loads inserted into the rear magazine well), thus allowing the same internal mechanism to feed from two alternative points depending on whether the user wants raw convenience, or improved realism. This whole system is also easily broken down into barrel and furniture subassemblies of roughly equal length that make it ideal for compact and discreet transport when compared to other sniper rifle models and appealing to those who want something easier to carry to games and in them. Following on from these models, Archwick already have plans to push out enhanced versions of their initial licensed Accuracy International chassis based rifles; Mk13 Mod7 obviously being purely a US Naval special forces designation and actually assembled by armourers within the end units or organisations (the only complete SX338 based rifles from AI are actually supplied to the German and British forces under the designations G22 and L115A4 respectively). These variants being planned for release as future models of replicas, with the G22 variant hopefully releasing in 2022 assuming current plans come to fruition.

With the further variants of the Mk13 Mod7 on the horizon there is already a reasonably wide range of products and variants coming to the fore, which make use of the same trigger mechanism unit and components throughout, as well as a related intent to shift towards total compatibility with Marui VSR10 aftermarket parts and thereby bring a growing range of spare components and accessories to the Archwick label for use in other VSR platforms. Aside from the bolt action rifle components and the likes of the L119A2 GBBR, which will be made available as a fully assembled platform (built off the GHK operating mechanism and A+ hop unit and barrel parts), as well as an MWS compatible parts kit for those who prefer Japanese internals or want to cosmetically upgrade or diversify their Marui AR GBBR, as well as longer term plans to produce their own GBBR magazines whenever their manufacturers can finally catch up with existing workflows, with a view to offer new realistic magazines. Having already made quite a splash with a somewhat meteoric leap to the forefront of the industry and player base’s attention and with plenty of design talent and ideas to tap into along with a growing list of real steel collaborators and licensees, Archwick are already looking set to take on the best of the big players with their more niche focus and quality. AA

WORKING IN A NICHE

In general, Archwick actively prefers to seek out more niche products that other mainstream manufacturers shy away from, in order to bring more unique and properly licensed products that are executed as close to the real thing as possible, emphasising their quality and individual appeal and desire to provide the best for players and collectors alike… …and so it is with their Colt Canada L119A2. While other producers have tried to provide “unofficial” or “unlicensed” shortcut options, or upgrade kits that approximate the monolithic upper system of the AR platform derivative used by the UK’s SAS and many enthusiasts have produced their own custom examples to replicate the derivative as closely as possible, Archwick decided to “go the whole hog” and attack the design and manufacturing problem to provide a complete product available to the end user. Based on the well proven GHK gas blowback internal components and “engine”, this provides the closest replica of the gun, while also obtaining the appropriate sub licence from Colt through close cooperation and negotiations with EMG and Cybergun, to include all the proper markings and features. www.airsoftaction.net

RELOADED KJW CZ75 SP-01 SHADOW

OVERSHADOW THE COMPETITION PROMISES ARE NOT MADE TO BE BROKEN AND WHEN STEWBACCA GAME INTO ACCIDENTAL POSSESSION OF A KJW CZ75 SP-01 SHADOW, HE PROMISED TO FOLLOW UP WITH AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE GUN – AND HERE HE KEEPS HIS PROMISE. OVER TO STEWBACCA…

acquired the KJWorks CZ75 Shadow SP01 GBB pistol in a happenstance fashion way back in late 2018, when the ladies and gents of Hong Kong’s famed Umbrella Corporation Airsoft (UBCA) team made their last annual visit to Taiwan, prior to all the unpleasantness of the pandemic and local politics derailing such plans happening as frequently. As part of the competition we took part in at Action Bunker, there was a post-game raffle with some locally sourced prizes, including guns and one of the UBCA players, Muubi, ended up winning the KJWorks CZ75 Shadow SP01. However, due to the headache of taking new airsoft guns back to Hong Kong and the fact all of their players were already overburdened with their own gear and had no real use for it, he was good enough to donate it to me in order for our team to use it as a loaner pistol for new players. I also made a promise to do an in depth assessment and review when I found the time, so I’m here to fulfil that oath now, I suppose.

COMING OUT OF THE LOCKER

The SP01 languished in its box in our team locker for a while and was dabbled with by some fresh players on occasion, but for the most part our team grew fairly organically and a lot of the new members had either invested in their own gear prior to joining us, or our team members let them use our own extensive selection of guns to indoctrinate them into the habit. Eventually Kevin ended up being gifted his own 84

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SP01 as a birthday present from his wife and Ming acquired a Shadow 2 of his own accord (which I dabbled with later and decided to get my own for my birthday in 2020 once I’d gotten more into the Action Air scene). In the intervening time I decided to take the SP01 to one side myself and start working up a long term review, as it wasn’t really seeing much use as a team gun and I felt it a bit of a waste. To begin with I wasn’t overly interested in CZ guns, or metal framed pistols, aside from a passing interest in the real steel history of Česká Zbrojovka and its legendary lineage of firearms manufacture throughout the world wars to this day, as well as its branching out into competition pistols with the likes of Eric Grauffel sporting their latest CZ75 derivatives (among others) on an international stage. However, prior to engaging in Action Air I was all about modern polymer framed service style weapons from the likes of Heckler & Koch, SIG Sauer and Glock, without seeing much appeal in more traditional formats, or more tricked out race guns.

FORCED INTO IT…

After a few months of various experimentation with striker fired and DA/SA hammer fired pistols, with or without decocking features and various trigger pulls, form factors and benefits, I was somewhat forced down the road of adopting the KJWorks CZ75 SP01 Shadow GBB pistol to avoid the failures of other platforms I’d trialed - and to avoid having to dole out

RELOADED KJW CZ75 SP-01 SHADOW

any more money in terms of acquiring a new pistol and suitable number of magazines. So, I’d acquired a functional setup and all the support equipment I needed and began running the SP01 Shadow in training and stages. I was immediately impressed with the trigger, having been stuck before with striker fired or DA/SA style triggers which were always heavier or slightly spongier, the Shadow’s DA/SA trigger functions excellently in single action mode once the first round of the stage has been fired with the longer double action pull, which was on a par with the other pistols I’d trialed. The single action trigger weight is in the region of a pound (or just under) in terms of its pull, with around 4mm of first stage slack take up, followed by a further 4mm of second stage travel through the fairly crisp and light break, with a little overtravel that can be adjusted with the included grub screw featured in the upper edge of the trigger just below the pivot point. The reset is similarly intuitive and snaps back into place fairly audibly and in a tactile fashion as the spring pressure is released by the trigger finger, easily finding its mark as such and lending itself to very fast operation and the double taps essential for fast paper target hits. The safety on the original SP01 is somewhat intrusive and ambidextrous, although (truth be told) given the IPSC/Action Air rules and related manual of arms, this wasn’t such a big issue for me as I never had cause to use the safety due to our double action first shot requirement. As such, it can actually serve well as a strong hand thumb support rest, allowing you to really drive the gun well and keep your strong thumb out of the way of both the slide stop/release lever to avoid inhibiting its operation, as well as allowing your support hand thumb to rest under your strong hand thumb more comfortably and consistently - thus training your grip well and keeping it strong and controlled. I soon found myself catching up with the other guys in my shooting team, compared with my earlier efforts of using the KWA USP Compact and its less tuned trigger and smaller frame size and polymer lower construction. One benefit of the all metal construction of the slide and frame of the CZ75 series, is that it absorbs recoil impulses nicely and really stays low and on target during double taps or rapid strings and thus not suffering the same bucking motion of other lighter framed alternatives I’m used to having to use on meat targets at skirmishes.

GET A GRIP

No doubt this is one of the appeals of the real steel CZ75 series in European and US competition circuits

- and their Tanfoglio copies used extensively by the dangerous ladies of “Thai-PSC” that I follow on Instagram. The inverted frame and slide design also helps with control and handling. By having only a third of the side profile of the front end of the gun being used by the moving top slide, the high side walls of the frame wrapping over the internally seated rails of the top slide really makes a difference in terms of plenty of space to apply grip tape and get your thumbs hard up against the frame without worrying about the slide nipping them, or your grip interfering with its operation. This is a very pleasant advantage which shouldn’t be underappreciated, especially in my case and personal experience of my mammoth hands struggling with other pistol designs when using a competitive shooting grip; I tend to favour “John Wick” style Central Axis Relock grips for more combative/meat target related games. The trigger guard is also well designed, with a serrated front surface should your grip style require it but, more importantly, a reasonably high indent at the rear allowing your strong hand middle finger to ride high into the frame and improve handling and control. Coupled with the deep scalloping on each side of the frame which leads down to the trigger, there are plenty of different options for a solid grip and I can nestle my support thumb right in against this scallop and underneath the strong hand thumb resting on the safety lever, or can ride it higher along the slab side of the frame just below the top slide’s moving section (where I’ve added grip tape). The slide stop/release lever is reasonably sized, albeit only on the right side. Occasionally we are forced to fire and reload left handed by virtue of certain stages or practises, so it can mean having to slingshot the slide if reloading left handed and it doesn’t get released inertially by the sheer force of me slamming a fresh magazine in. The slide release itself can also be a problem to use on the SP01, due to the large safety lever getting in the way of your right thumb sweeping the slide release down after inserting a fresh magazine when using the gun right handed. The magazine release is reasonably sized for my liking and, being all metal with a textured surface at its front end, it sits well proud of the frame and is easily actuated by the inside of the knuckle of my own thumb or the pad of smaller handed shooter’s thumbs, with a smooth and positive operation that releases the magazine to drop free reliably for the most part in my experience. Occasionally the magazine base seal retaining cross pins can shake themselves loose and make the magazines stick a little on exit - something to be aware of and ensure is corrected during checks www.airsoftaction.net

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and magazine maintenance which will also ensure gas seal longevity. The magazines themselves have perhaps been a weak point in terms of my extensive usage and drills related beating on them. A key issue with double stack 9mm magazines is their thinner profile compared to the more typically fielded Hi Capa 45 calibre double stack offerings. The internal gas volume and resistance to “cool down” effects over repetitive use in short order, are definite concerns to consider. I haven’t had any problems thus far with leaks from seals or nozzles as such, certainly compared to some of my skirmishing guns, although the Shadow magazines do have a tendency to vent out of the bottom loading valve if over-gassed, which can catch you unaware if you don’t keep track of which magazines have been used and try to overfill one during topping off and reloading between practise rounds or stages. The cool down effect, however, has caused some chronic issues for me (compared to my Hi Capa wielding teammates), with stuttering or “gassing out”/venting of mags during strings of fire as a result of rapid reloading and reusing of magazines during colder months (by Taiwan’s standards, at least), or even in general just due to heavy usage during drills prior to practise stages towards the end of sessions. The slide stop/release lever also functions as the takedown retention lever (as with many pistols) and, in the case of the CZ75, I’ve found it to be a bit more awkward than any other pistol I have experienced thus far. It is easy enough to remove (pushing it out from the right by pressing on its nub end with the trigger finger once the top slide is slightly retracted to align the notch marked in its rear left with the corresponding mark of the rear left frame), however, upon reassembly it can be a bit of a pain to reinsert due to the hairpin spring on the inside right of the frame which holds it in place. This can obstruct its reinsertion and make it all a bit of a three handed job - with having to use some form of tool to push this spring up and out of the way - a bit of an oversight to my mind in an otherwise excellently constructed pistol. The top slide operates smoothly despite having such a large contact area (in terms of the long rails it runs in within the frame) and sometimes I wonder if metal on metal is a superior arrangement, compared to the hang ups or other return to battery issues I’ve seen with polymer framed airsoft guns in the past. The recoil spring is another somewhat “old school” arrangement, in as much that it is loose on the spring guide and can be a bit of a fiddle to deal with during 86

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disassembly and reassembly. The whole takedown of the pistol beyond field stripping is something I’ve actively avoided as it is, of course, a less modern arrangement compared to other guns I’ve owned and involves a lot of unscrewing and single components rather than sub-assemblies.

MAJOR FAILURE

On that note, the major failure I’ve had of the SP01 thus far is in the double-action operation. A few months after I started using it, the trigger stopped fully retracting the hammer during initial double action strokes, which obviously then precluded me using it in competitions as a result. Although, by this point I’d just acquired the Shadow 2 as an alternative at least, so as yet this hasn’t been repaired and the SP01 is now a backup pistol that shares magazines. It’s only recently, when I had to use it again while my Shadow 2 was out of service, that I got to the bottom of the problem. I originally assumed it was an issue with the trigger transfer bar and integral sear surfaces (that push on the hammer to cock it before release) wearing down and letting it slip. As it turns out, the entire fire control unit sub-chassis had fractured, thus allowing the hammer pivot bar to move around and dislodge, preventing the hammer being cocked fully. I’m currently awaiting a replacement part to resolve this issue and return it to working order. The rear sights are slightly adjustable by slewing them left or right around their retention screw, but this is likely more of a fitment issue regarding the dovetail they seat in being a little loose, rather than a design feature as such. The front sight has a red collimating fibre optic style post that gathers light effectively and allows you to easily and intuitively acquire it. The slide incorporates front and rear serrations to enable ease of cycling gripping either region, while the lower frame incorporates a triple slotted accessory rail, although in competition usage this isn’t as much of a concern (my teammate Kevin skirmishes his SP01 with a light mounted). Overall I’ve been fairly impressed with the KJWorks CZ75 SP01, aside from some of the more dated features and disassembly-reassembly idiosyncrasies resulting from the real steel equivalent, it replicates being an older model, it is consistent, accurate at reasonable ranges, has an excellent trigger for competition purposes and represents a decent enough option. AA

RELOADED KJW CZ75 SP-01 SHADOW

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KIT & GEAR SITE TO STREET

IS THIS THE DADDY!

AS FRENCHIE COMES TO THE END OF HIS “SITE TO STREET” SERIES, HE LOOKS BACK AT A PIECE OF KIT HE FIRST REVIEWED SOME YEARS AGO AND FINDS OUT WHETHER HIS FIRST IMPRESSIONS - AND THE KIT HE LOOKED AT HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TIME.

think I may have reviewed the 5.11 Bail out bag previously, although I cannot now find my original copy. If I did, it would have been at least four years ago and I was still in my first flush of infatuation with it. It’s fair to say that much water has passed under many bridges since then (forgive the mangled metaphor) and having looked at a number of Viper offerings over the past few editions to determine how well they make the transition from site to street, I thought it would be useful to revisit the bag to which they have all been compared, regardless of whether I made that explicitly clear in the articles. Let’s start with some basic specs from the 5.11 site: DIMENSIONS • Main Compartment - 8.25”H x 11.75”L x 4.5”D • Left and Right Side Pockets - 6.5” x 4.75” x 1.75” • Total Capacity - 544 cubic inch / 9 litre • Weight - 1.4 lbs • Made for Active Shooter Response Teams • Three front pockets hold six AR magazines • MOLLE/5.11 SlickStick® web gear expandability • 1050D nylon construction • Side utility pockets • Adjustable strap with quick-release drop • Internal hook and loop closure for pull-out pouches • Padded aero-mesh at rear to prevent abrasion • Shoulder pad is removable for added speed

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OVERVIEW

In the UK, expect to pay in the region of £60.00 for this bag, so roughly on par with the cost of the Viper Buckle Up Sling Pack (which appears to be a copy of the 5.11 4-Banger bag) with which I was so impressed. The 5.11 is simpler one main pouch, three double AR magazine pouches on the front and two zipped pockets at either end. Its capacity is greater than the BUSP; 9 litres as opposed to 5 litres, however, the way it delivers that carrying capacity is significant and makes it “the bag to beat”. The material used is an ideal weight and, at just over 1000 dernier, it is certainly hard wearing. Mine has been everywhere with me for work and pleasure over the past four years and still looks great. Importantly, it is flexible and as soft as you can expect a bag like this to be. This is an important

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consideration as it makes it comfortable to both wear and use and, unlike Maxpedition bags, it won’t abrade your hands every time you get something out of it! It also makes it more amenable to being stuffed with important things like hoodies, food, dog balls and even tactical kit. It is acceptably water resistant - it won’t stand up to a prolonged deluge but it will protect the contents against heavy showers.

IN USE

On site the utility of the AR pouches is obvious - they are elasticated to keep the magazines in place and there are substantial flaps secured with hook and look fixtures to ensure nothing gets lost. The main pouch has MOLLE loops on the back wall, so you can attach further pouches or a holster inside the bag - they are also ideal for pens, cylumes or possibly flashbangs. That main pocket will hold a good amount of stuff and I can confirm that if you find yourself shopping in Quimper, it will also take a bottle of wine without any problems! The two zipped end pockets are sufficiently large to be ideal for items you want to keep separate and secure from whatever is in the main pocket. For off-site use that would include wallet, earphones, phone, face masks, multitool or pocket-knife, drugs (the legal kind) and anything else that will fit in. Zippers and pullers are robust and high quality, I have certainly had no issues there whatsoever. Speaking of off-site use, those AR pouches are ideal for things like glasses cases, water bottles, a small flask of coffee or pretty much anything that will fit in. They are not ideal for small items as the covering flaps do not fully seal the pouch but beyond that I reckon them to be one of the stand-out features of this bag. Some users remove the elastic to make them easier

to access - I haven’t yet - but having done so on other AR pouches, I understand why you might choose to. The shoulder strap is 2-inch nylon web and does the job intended. Apparently it had a shoulder pad but I have no recollection of it so I must have disposed of it a long time ago. Likewise, the loop on the back to help secure the bag to a belt didn’t last long as I prefer to be able to move it around freely. The strap has a single, large quick-release buckle at one end, allowing the bag to be dropped in a hurry if necessary. The strap is more than adequately long, allowing carry at a height that suits you and your purpose. The bag can be worn on either side; if I were using this in a game, it would sit on my left to free up my gun hand. Off-site I wear it on my right as I’m right handed.

SUMMARY

Unlike some, the 5.11 is a real all-rounder. It is big enough to hold at least a game’s worth of gear, possibly a day’s worth if you pack thoughtfully but still meet the high speed - low drag criteria. It is a simple, well-thought out bag. It follows the basic design of many other bail-out bags and, as such, will work well on site if you want to run a very light loadout. Off-site it is comfortable and, most importantly, versatile. Yes, it has mag pouches on the front but the only person I have ever had comment on this was an ex-Para who had served in Afghanistan, so I would have expected him to recognise it for what it was. It doesn’t loudly declare its military heritage and so slips by largely unnoticed, important if you don’t want to be that guy who always wears camo, onsite and off. Given that 5.11 suggests that this is a bag for active shooter incidents that makes sense, as while it can carry all you might need in that situation, it does so reasonably discreetly, possibly a consideration if you’re operating in a non-military environment. From a reviewer’s (and owner’s) point of view, this is actually a difficult bag to write about, simply because it is so competent. There are no serious niggles or flaws to highlight. It’s not a “system” as such despite the ability to add a limited number of MOLLE accessories. It is what it is - a piece of equipment designed to do a job and to do it well. That it is still my go-to bag for most situations after several years speaks volumes about its versatility and quality. If I’m using something else, as I have been for the past few months while reviewing the Viper bags, it’s the one bag I want to get back on my shoulder. Like watches, I tend to swap bags around a bit but the 5.11 Bail Out Bag is a more constant companion than any other bag I own. It does the job every single time and I cannot think of higher praise for a bit of kit than that. AA www.airsoftaction.net

KIT & GEAR SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP!!

ANOTHER MONTH OF ACTION HAS GONE BY IN A RUSH AND FINALLY THE AA CREW ARE GETTING OUT TO PLAY AND GET INVOLVED EVERYWHERE! THAT MEANS THAT NEW GUNS N’ GEAR ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER, AS WE’RE ALL SEEKING THAT “TACTICOOL ADVANTAGE”. SO AS USUAL, WE’RE PLEASED TO SHARE A FEW CHOICE ITEMS THAT HAVE CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION!

irst up, let’s start with yet another fabulous new pistol model from our very good friends at VORSK - and this is most certainly something a little different! The VORSK VP26X is the latest model to come out of the fevered depths of the VORSK “skunkworks” and takes them onto a different platform altogether, so if you are one of the odd folk that doesn’t like a “1911” then this could be the very thing for you! Fitted with a frame mounted Breacher which extends both the pistol and barrel length, as well as bringing the 20mm Mil-Spec rail flush with the muzzle, the VP26X’s side profile is quite unique. The slide has been given some weight reduction with the addition of three forward twin-vent ports, as well as deep engravings on the rear slide grips, a now-a common feature on VORSK GBB Pistols. The reduced slide weight enhances the recoil effect (more on this later) and this feeling is further enhanced with the fitting of the Breacher. Whereas most GBB Pistols rely entirely on the locking pin to stop the forward momentum of the slide, the VP26X Breacher provides a second contact point that really amplifies this recoil sensation. VORSK touches are also found on the bespoke half-solid, half-wireframe hammer as well as the high-stippled polymer grip. The 21BB magazine comes fitted with a polymer bumper plate to protect the magazine’s metal body. The VP26X also features a DeCocking lever, so you can safely return the hammer to its safe position without discharge. The chamfered, dual-action trigger is exceptionally ergonomic and 90

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able to both cock this replica’s hammer and fire a round in one, long trigger pull!

Sight options include either fibreoptic iron sights, or Dot-Sight options – Black, Grey or Tan. The package also includes a 12mm CW/14mm CCW thread adapter for users to fit their own barrel attachments. Side-loading CO2 Magazines are available as a spare item, so you can easily be good to go with this bad-boy from the get-go! And more news from VORSK is that they have have further developed their range of consumable airsoft products with their own range of airsoft gas! As the team behind the fastest growing GBB brand, the VORSK designers know a thing or two about gas airflow mechanics and performance! Born from a desire to fine-tune their replicas with their own inhouse formulation for improved shot-consistency and gas efficiency, they have worked with leading Airsoft Gas manufacturers to produce their own GBB Fuel, V6, V8 & V12. At its heart, VORSK Gas is a propane-based mix with Silicone lubricants and treatment additives, formulated at a ratio designed to give you enhanced

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FPS and better felt recoil. The silicone and further additives provide protection to the GBB platform to maintain its performance shot after shot. We were kindly sent test samples of the three new “fuels” and found that they do indeed have a profound effect on performance levels! Using a VORSK Vengeance pistol with three separate VORSK 23BB Hi-Capa magazines, we first vented each mag to ensure it was empty. Using VORSK .20g performance BBs we then topped off the mags to the extent of their 23BB capacity and filled one each with V6, V8 and V12 fuel. The results were immediately obvious just given the difference in “kick” between each magazine and this was borne out by the means calculated after each magazine was emptied (they all emptied on one single gas fill): • V6 = 0.99 Joule/327fps • V8 = 1.09 Joule/343fps • V12 = 1.22 Joule/364fps

The V12 is fabulous if you want a big “kick” but may put some pistols over the site limit …you have been warned! All three “fuels” have been designed specifically to give optimum performance from your VORSK pistol but there’s at least one member of the AA Crew that’s gagging to get it into their GBBR, and we’ll report back when that’s happened! For now though, it’s most definitely a case that along with their range of VORSK BBs, you can now power your replica the way it was designed to be powered, with VORSK GBB Fuel. Sticking with handguns this month, we first got “eyes on” the new Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Classic 5” and 6.5” Revolvers in their IWA virtual presentation and it would seem that, with typical German efficiency, they’ve wasted no time in bringing these to market!

“A piece of history…”, “…the grandfather of all Magnum revolvers”, “…a classic”; the Smith & Wesson 629 has been described in many ways. Thanks to a striking design and high quality, all the models bearing this name have made it onto the silver screen (besides being put to their intended use). The full-metal, CO2powered version of this timeless icon is available in two barrel lengths and, true to the original, it takes six brass-coloured metal shells, each loaded with a BB. Fired by a single/double action trigger, the BBs leave the barrel with a maximum muzzle energy of two joules, which might make them a bit “warm” for some but will undoubtedly please the “practical revolver” shooters out there! The rear sight is adjustable for elevation and windage for maximum accuracy. The hop-up is also adjustable. A piercing tool for the 12 g CO2 cartridge is housed in the rubberized grip for easy access. And if you’re after a great holster for pretty much any airsoft pistol model, then KYDEX Customs will have you covered! They recently got in touch to let us know that their new Pro Series Light-Bearing Hi-Capa Holsters have just been released for players using models with Olight PL2/PL Pro and for Surefire x300, x300U, x300V, Nuprol NX200 & NX300!

These holsters are jam-packed full of features as well, which include: • 2 points of adjustable retention • Fit multiple different models of weapon light • Cut for slide mounted red dots as standard • Flared opening for easier reholstering • Open muzzle for threaded barrels and compensators www.airsoftaction.net

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• Extra clearance for enhanced magazine and slide releases • Modular mounting system allowing the holster to be mounted onto any popular mounting system on the market Available in 9 different colours and camo patterns They tell us they have a bunch in stock and ready to ship in Black or Multicam. Our good friends at Land Warrior Airsoft (LWA) pinged us that they have VORTEX Optics back in stock and anyone that knows us, will know that we have both a LONG association and a lot of love for VORTEX!

For close-in work and general shooting, it’s tough to beat a quality Red Dot Sight - and the super-light, ultra-compact, insanely-fast-on-target, incredibly durable, Vortex Optics Crossfire Red Dot is exactly that. Not only does this sight absolutely rock, it does so at a price that’s hard to argue with, especially with the fact that all Vortex Products offer lifetime warranty - including damage via airsoft use! The daylight-bright, 2-MOA dot is easy to acquire and promotes rapid engagement of targets, yet is fine enough to more precisely engage targets at distance. 11 intensity levels of brightness let shooters cater the dot intensity to the situation at hand and the skeletonised mount offers two height options – lending its functionality to rifles, shotguns and even pistols! LWA also have a few other Vortex goods coming in or currently in-stock, from other red dots (such as the SPARC® SOLAR, which harnesses the power of the sun for up to 150,000 hours of battery life!) to 92

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rifle scopes to hoodies! Be sure to check out and keep an eye on their website and to follow them on social media for updates! Moving onto clothing, the “heatwave” has yet to put in an appearance where we are, so we’re pleased to hear that Military1st have taken delivery of the Helikon-Tex Wolfhound Hoodie Jacket! Made from lightweight and durable 100% WindPack Nylon shell, with additional

Climashield Apex insulation, the Wolfhound Jacket features hardwearing YKK main zipper with glove-friendly zip pulls, chin guard and warm stand-up collar and multiple zipped pockets. The thinner elasticated VersaStretch fabric in the armpits area improves air circulation and improves overall comfort. In addition to that, the left-hand loop panel allows you to attach patches, while the elasticated wrists and bottom hem ensure maximum heat retention. Highly recommended for chilly safe zones or ranges, the Wolfhound Hoodie Jacket is also a fantastic choice for everyday use. We’ve also just received some great gear from our mates over at Invader Gear. Based in Austria, Invader Gear is a brand of tactical clothing and accessories made specifically for airsoft. Providing a range of combat shirts, trousers and smocks as well as gloves, pouches and vests/plate carriers, Invader Gear offers superior quality with the use of great fabrics and components that are ideal for airsoft, built to last both on and off the field. None of us had really tried the gear before and as it now appears to be coming

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generally more available we thought it was high time to rectify this! We’ve just received a selection of gear to try including their Combat Shirt and Predator Combat Pants, along with the Revenger TDU Shirt and some accessory items. The Invader Gear Combat Shirt features high quality standard fabrics and

components and, as the shirt is usually worn under body armour, it is designed to avoid pressure marks and provide good moisture wicking properties. The modern cut is well

balanced for a not too tight but also not too loose fit and the collar is equipped with a quality zip by YKK and can be worn open or closed to avoid intrusion of debris. Large upper-arm pockets provide quick and convenient storage and the elbows are reinforced with an additional layer of fabric, which is also intended as a compartment for elbow pads. The sleeves, collar and shoulder area of this shirt are made of a sturdy 65% cotton/35% polyester rip-stop woven fabric for great comfort and fast drying properties, whilst the torso is made of an incredibly comfortable 80% cotton/20% polyester knit fabric with good moisture wicking performance. Made of the same rip-stop fabric along with durable stretch panels and integrated (removable) kneepads, the Predator Combat pant is Invader’s “take” on the modern combat trouser and matches up to the Combat Shirt perfectly. And what’s more, the new items are all available in some pretty kick-ass Russian patterns, both “Partizan” and “Digiflora” so this is looking really great for those that want to update their OPFOR “playbox”, and it’s making quite a few of the team pretty happy, we can tell you! There’s much more to come as well, as we hear from a number of the UK and Euro distributors that new stock is now finally arriving into their warehouses in good quantities at last and that lead-times for deliveries are slowly but surely coming down as pandemic restrictions ease! Just remember to treat your fellow players with respect, and let’s put the dark days of the last year well and truly behind us! For now, enjoy your airsoft and when it comes to new guns n’ gear, Airsoft Action has your six! AA www.airsoftaction.net

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MIDNIGHT AT THE LOST AND FOUND

SOMETIMES YOU FIND THINGS IN THE MOST UNLIKELY PLACES, PLACES WHERE “I’LL REMEMBER WHERE I PUT THAT” BECOME “WHERE DID I LEAVE IT?” HOWEVER, AS FRENCHIE RECENTLY FOUND OUT, SOMETIMES RE-DISCOVERY CAN BE QUITE INTERESTING…

hange is coming thick and fast at Maison de Frenchie. The dog has eaten the stair carpet and our youngest has finally moved out. This has led to an unprecedented flurry of “projects” - a term guaranteed to make the strongest heart amongst us quail – however, I am now experienced in ripping up carpets and painting stairs. The vacant room is a larger “project”, not least because it contains a large cupboard which Madam Frenchie has had her eye on for years as a proper pantry. This is therefore my priority, however, before any work could commence it had to be emptied. Number 3 son was entirely responsible for that job as he has used it as a bike store and general rubbish repository for some years now. Fair dos - he cleaned it out completely and in doing so unearthed a couple of airsoft relics. One was my original Marui spring M16A1 - the other was more interesting…

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TACTICAL RELIC?

As the pictures accompanying this piece show, it is a crude take on the TM Tactical launcher, an airsoft gun for which I have a real passion. After the Blessed FAMAS, I have owned more of these over the years than any other gun I can think of. Their performance is nothing to write home about, and as spring shotguns go, they are harder to operate than the SPAS or the Benelli having concentric springs and a short, but stiff throw of the grip. They were however great fun, weighed almost nothing (relatively speaking) and were incredibly versatile if you were willing to see what they could do as opposed to getting hung up on their lack of range and limited ammo capacity. I acquired the basic launcher a long time ago, back when The Fort airsoft site was in its first flush of youth. That probably means that some of you were

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in Crye nappies at the time… (Crye babies?! Ed.) It is a spring M203, intended to attach to a Marui M16 but it was missing many of the necessary attachment components. This was fine as my intention was to mount it onto a FAMAS. The French military did this and frankly theirs looked to be as much of a lash up as mine did when I was done! All I can remember now, is that it involved a length of Picatinny rail and some butchered scope rings and which, to my surprise, worked perfectly well. I was worried that the handguard of the FAMAS (which held the battery) would not be up to the stress of the extra weight or the force required to cock the launcher, but those fears proved to be ungrounded. Given its age and history, the Marui FAMAS was not blessed with the best range - even guns which followed hot on its heels shot a good deal further, so it was irritating to put it mildly to quickly discover that the M203 mounted to the handguard had considerably less range than the gun itself. Although M203s aren’t particularly heavy, the addition of more weight to the front of the FAMAS was really noticeable and I rapidly questioned whether I had the cost-benefit analysis properly figured out! One the plus side, I thought it looked cool as anything and it was pretty unique. On the minus side, the whole weapon now weighed a ton, was unwieldy and gained no appreciable increase in firepower. The cons were sadly overwhelming and it didn’t even survive it’s first (and only game day) attached to my rifle. After that, it must have lurked in some dark recess for years until I stumbled upon it again. Working in retail as I did, I was permanently skint so I must have decided that the only way I could acquire another launcher was to build my own. I can tell you for nothing that the M203 is not designed to be easily converted into a big pistol! The pistol grip was carved out of wood, painted and then attached via a large screw driven vertically through the rear of the launcher. To no one’s surprise, this was not ideal and a pair of side plates were added which were screwed onto the launcher with a bolt running through the top of the grip. While still not perfect, nothing was going to fall off now. A sling swivel was screwed onto the base of the grip, that was all the attachment that was needed for this. That left sights and I honestly cannot recollect what I repurposed for those. The front sight, which folds down, looks like an old sear from a springer while the rear sight is some mount or other inverted and screwed down. I could big them up and call them “ghost ring” sights but, instead, I will say that insofar as you need sights on one of these, they work well

enough. There was no trigger guard when I got the launcher and I never bothered to either find or make one - it really is what it is. Final touch was a quick blast with matte black paint. It works just fine. There’s no stock - I couldn’t figure out a way to make one (or rather attach one) and it is a luxury on these anyway. I cannot recall any memorable games played with it but it is so workaday that I doubt I would. It’s crude and it works; that’s the best I can say for it, and until it spilled out of the soon-to-be-pantry I had no idea where it had got to. It’s interesting handling something I built years ago. The basics are fine but if I were doing it now, I would have tried to improve the appearance of the top of the launcher, currently untouched and added a fulllength Picatinny rail. I would also have removed some of the excess material from around the pistol grip but that is experience speaking; that and the fact that I now have far better tools to do that sort of thing. In short - it would look better although performance would be unaffected. It is unlikely to see any further use although I’m sure it could cope, so it will continue to be a “closet queen”, the only difference being I’ll know where it is. Things like this remind me of what seem like simpler days (although I’m sure they weren’t) and of the unmitigated fun airsoft was before it became my job. So, before I get teary-eyed and start the next sentence with “Back in my day…” I shall leave you with the FrankenLauncher and that observation that “modding” is just butchery that worked out! Until next month, Au revoir! AA

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HELIKON COVERT M-65 JACKET Modern field jacket based on the iconic M65 pattern, made of durable DuraCanvas fabric, with reinforcements in all critical points, Canadian buttons, a “break-away” zipper and a hood hidden in the collar. Two outer hip pockets can serve as dump pouches, inner pockets for magazines and a unique detachable pocket that can be used as a fanny pack for documents or a phone. Product Ref: KU-C65-DC-85

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HELIKON BLIZZARD JACKET

HELIKON WOLFHOUND HOODIE JACKET

Lightweight, breathable, and versatile outdoor jacket made of StormStrech fabric with DWR coating, with high collar and adjustable hood with visor, two zippered chest pockets with organisers, two arm pockets with loop patches for personalisation, armpit ventilation zippers and adjustable bottom hem and cuffs. Perfect protection from the wind, snowstorms, and light rain.

Lightweight, packable jacket made of durable and wind-resistant WindPack nylon, with Climashield Apex padding that keeps you warm even when wet. It also features adjustable hood, four zipped pockets, elasticated cuffs, hood and bottom, and VersaStretch armpits for enhanced comfort. Perfect as an outer layer or extra layer for long hikes and everyday use.

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HELIKON GUNFIGHTER SOFT SHELL JACKET Bestselling tactical softshell with Teflon-coated 4-way elastic Shark Skin outer, lined with super fine fleece, with concealed cobra hood and high collar, seven pockets, reinforced forearms, underarm vents and adjustable cuffs and bottom hem. Waterproof, windproof and breathable, perfect choice for all weather conditions. Product Ref: KU-GUN-FM-11

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HELIKON ANORAK MISTRAL SOFT SHELL JACKET Lightweight and breathable softshell jacket made of durable StormStretch fabric with Teflon fabric protection. Comes with an adjustable and collar-stowed hood with visor, anorak style zip opening with a chin guard, large kangaroo pocket with internal organiser, two zipped bicep pockets, Loop panels for personalisation, reinforced elbows, armpit vents and adjustable cuffs and bottom hem. Product Ref: KU-MSL-NL-60

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HELIKON WOODSMAN ANORAK JACKET Breathable anorak style jacket made of DuraCanvas and StormStretch fabrics with DWR coating, with adjustable hood with visor, anorak style zip opening with a chin guard, large kangaroo pocket with internal organiser, zipped sides, reinforced elbows, adjustable bottom hem, and cuffs. Product Ref: KU-WDN-DC-0109A

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HELIKON URBAN HYBRID SOFTSHELL JACKET Lightweight and breathable softshell jacket made of StormStretch and VersaStretch fabrics with DWR coating, with soft fleece lining, elasticated hood, 2-way main zipper with storm flap and a chin guard, vertical chest pockets, two hand pockets lined with fleece, reinforced elbows, armpit vents, and elasticated bottom hem and cuffs.

Compressible winter jacket with Climashield Apex insulation. It features a 2-way front zipper with storm flap and a chin guard, adjustable hood stowed inside the collar, adjustable bottom hem and elasticated adjustable cuffs, spacious side pockets with D-rings and organisers, inner zip dry pocket, two inside mesh pockets for drying wet items, and Velcro panels for IDs and morale patches.

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CONDOR PATROL 1/4 ZIP SOFTSHELL JACKET Multipurpose tactical jacket with DuPont Teflon coating and superfine fleece inner lining, high collar with a chin guard, 2-way YKK front 1/4 zipper with inner storm flap, stretchable Grid Fleece side panels, Loop panels and zippered pockets on each arm, reinforced forearms, and adjustable cuffs. Product Ref: 101185-006

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CONDOR INTREPID SOFTSHELL JACKET

CONDOR NIMBUS LIGHT LOFT JACKET

Lightweight and water-resistant jacket with breathable softshell membrane and superfine waffle fleece lining, full-front 2-way YKK zipper and inner storm flap, two oversized hand pockets, two large interior pockets, two hidden chest pockets and snap button cuffs. Perfect for law enforcement and security personnel, fishing, hunting and everyday wear.

Lightweight and compressible jacket with warm PrimaLoft thermal insulation and water-repellent nylon outer shell, high collar with fleece lining, YKK VISLON main zipper with a chin guard, four fleece-lined pockets, adjustable bottom hem, and stretchable softshell side panels. Excellent protection in extreme conditions.

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CONDOR ZEPHYR LIGHTWEIGHT DOWN JACKET Lightweight winter jacket made of durable Nylon Ripstop with premium dawn inner filling for maximum body warmth in cold environments, with durable YKK VISLON full-front zipper, a stand-up collar with a chin guard, two zippered hand pockets, adjustable bottom hem, and elasticated cuffs. Recommended for security and military personnel. Ideal for the shooting range and outdoor adventures. Product Ref: 101057-002

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PENTAGON H.C.P. PARKA Waterproof and breathable winter jacket with Storm|Tex membrane, adjustable hood, main zip with double storm flaps, adjustable bottom hem, and taped seams. Features zipped chest pockets and cargo pockets, hand warming pockets with tricot fleece lining and sleeve pockets with Loop area for patches. Offers thermal protection and comfort in temperatures of up to -30°C thanks to Primaloft Silver HiLoft Ultra Filling. Product Ref: K01008-06E

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PENTAGON LCP VELOCITY PARKA

PENTAGON GEN V 3.0 JACKET

PENTAGON UTA ANORAK

Compact and lightweight tactical jacket made with breathable, water-resistant Storm|Tex membrane and warm Primaloft Silver HiLoft Ultra filling. Featuring high, fleece-lined collar with a chin guard, spacious hood, water-resistant hand and arm pockets, secure inner pocket, elasticated cuffs and adjustable bottom hem, underarm vent slots and tapered seams. Perfect for cold weather.

Versatile 3-in-1 tactical jacket with a high-performance, water-repellent outer shell with breathable Storm|Tex laminated membrane. Featuring foldable storm hood, multiple zipped pockets, excellent mesh ventilation system, elasticated cuffs and adjustable bottom hem, and fully detachable warm and lightweight padded liner blouson. Ideal for everyday outdoor use, fishing, and hunting.

Tactical anorak with Nylon Taslon fabric shell, water-resistant and breathable Storm|Tex laminated membrane and superfine fleece lining on the back and shoulders, extra padded for additional warmth. It features a large kangaroo chest pocket, interlinked side pockets, sleeve pocket with Loop panel on each arm, covert chest pocket, elastic cuff adjusters as well as 2-way zippers on each side for easy access and increased ventilation. An exceptional outer garment for cold weather duties.

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PENTAGON PANTHIRAS JACKET Lightweight hooded jacket made of breathable fabrics, with warm 3M Insulation padding, full front YKK zipper, high collar with a chin guard, two zipped hand pockets and internal zipped pocket, gusseted underarm for ease of movement and additional comfort. It has elasticated cuffs, bottom hem, and hood for extra protection. Product Ref: K08032-17

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PENTAGON OLYMPUS JACKET

PENTAGON NUCLEUS LINER JACKET

PENTAGON HELIOS SUN JACKET

Lightweight tactical jacket with durable Polyester Ripstop outershell with windproof Storm|Tex coating, Nylon Taslon reinforcements and warm 80Gsm filling. Featuring spacious hood, Tricot-lined collar and hand pockets, internal document pocket and adjustable cuffs and bottom hem. Comes with a compression sack.

Lightweight and versatile jacket made of high-density, water-resistant nylon with padding for added warmth, with a full-front YKK zipper, a high collar with a chin guard, two zipped hand pockets and two internal sleeve pockets, elasticated cuffs, and bottom hem. Compatible with Pentagon’s MJC system, can be used on its own or as an insulation liner.

Lightweight jacket made of breathable, stretchy fabrics with UPF40 index for an enhanced UV protection. Comes with an adjustable hood, high collar with a chin guard and full-front YKK zipper, two zipped hand pockets and two internal sleeve pockets, mesh lining and ventilation system on the back, and elasticated cuffs and bottom hem.

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BRANDIT BW PARKA FLAG Classic and versatile BW Parka with a large hood, internal waist adjusters and adjustable buttoned cuffs, as well as four external pockets and one inside. This military parka also has underarm vents for added comfort and stylish shoulder epaulettes. Product Ref: 3163-1

£96.95

BRANDIT M51 US PARKA

BRANDIT GRID CAMO PARKA

BRANDIT M-65 GIANT JACKET

Versatile parka with a striking vintage look and fishtail finish, detachable lining for use in colder seasons, large adjustable hood, full-front zipper with a press button and storm flap, two fleece-lined hand pockets, two Napoleon pockets with a snap button closure, adjustable waist and bottom hem, and military-style print throughout.

Classic parka with a uniquely structured surface and a distinctive camouflage pattern. This military parka comes with warm padding, an insulated hood, knitted cuffs and an adjustable waistband for excellent protection in cold weather, an internal chest pocket for a wallet or phone and two hand pockets. Designed for everyday use and outdoor adventures.

Legendary field jacket with a warm removable lining, high collar with hook-and-loop closure and concealed hood. It features six large external pockets, and full-length front zipper with press studs and storm flap for complete protection against the elements. Perfect to wear all year round.

Product Ref: 3168-10

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BRANDIT WINDBREAKER FRONT ZIP Lightweight and weatherproof casual short jacket with breathable, windproof, and water-repellent outer and soft and warm fleece lining. It features a fleece-lined hood with a drawstring, full-front zipper closing, two hand pockets and one large kangaroo style chest pocket. Ideal for all outdoor activities. Product Ref: 3167-10

£53.95

BRANDIT BRITANNIA WINTER JACKET

BRANDIT MA1 JACKET

BRANDIT SHERPA DENIM JACKET

Traditional field jacket with soft teddy fleece lining and pleated back, high collar with stowable hood, front zip closure with storm flap secured with press studs and buttons, 4 front pockets with button closure, internal waist adjusters and adjustable cuffs, underarm vents, and shoulder epaulettes. Ideal for colder weather conditions and winter.

Classic MA1 Jacket with water-repellent nylon shell and warm, bright orange inner lining, wind-resistant knitted collar, waist and cuffs, heavy-duty front zipper with internal storm flap, two slanted hand pockets, two inner pockets and zipped arm pocket with pen slots. Perfect for both security personnel and everyday wear.

Classic denim jacket for cold weather season with straight cut and vintage look, soft teddy fleece lining around collar and inside, button-down front, two chest pockets, two side pockets and button adjustable handcuffs.

Product Ref: 9390-1

Product Ref: 3149-1

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£74.95

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PROPPER BA SOFTSHELL JACKET Water-resistant and lightweight softshell with microfleece lining, full-front 2-way YKK semi-automatic zipper, multiple zip pockets, reflective pull-out ID or badge panel on the left chest, underarm vents, adjustable elastic cuffs and waist. CCW compatible, it is ideal for law enforcement, military and rescue services professionals, security personnel, as well as for hunting, hiking or everyday use. Product Ref: F54280X320

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PROPPER 3 IN 1 HARDSHELL PARKA

PROPPER REVERSIBLE ANSI III JACKET

Waterproof parka with durable water-repellent (DWR) coating and fully sealed seams, front storm flap and 2-way Vislon zipper, adjustable hood and cuffs, spacious inner and outer pockets, and removable and stowable ID panels for identification. It also comes with a removable fleece jacket for additional comfort and warmth. Both elements can be worn together or separately depending on the ever-changing weather.

Reversible jacket with a fully reflective inner side, full-front zip closure and buttoned flap, high collar with a chin guard, large reversible hood, multiple pockets throughout, customisable pull-out ID panels and side zip access on the back for a duty belt. Ideal for low light situations in high traffic areas. It offers protection against elements, superior patrol utility and high visibility.

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PROPPER DEFENDER ECHO SOFTSHELL JACKET Windproof and breathable softshell jacket with DWR treatment and warm Polartec fleece lining, full-front YKK zipper with internal flap, external zippered chest pocket for IDs, chest pen pocket, two front hand pockets with zip closure, and side access zippers with security snap tabs for easy access to duty belt or additional gear. Ideal for law enforcement, military, and security personnel Product Ref: F547407001

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PROPPER M65 FIELD COAT WITH LINER Iconic military jacket made to the military specification, with water-resistant DWR finish and a removable quilted liner, a high collar with packable hood, reliable front zipper with storm flap, four spacious snapped pockets, adjustable cuffs, waist and hem, and bi-swing shoulders. Comfortable and perfect for everyday wear. Product Ref: F548509320

£120.00

SURPLUS M65 REGIMENT JACKET

SURPLUS STARS JACKET

SURPLUS WINDBREAKER

Hard-wearing field jacket with a washed cotton outer with water-repellent properties, warm and removable fleece liner, high collar with concealed hood, front zipper with snap up storm flap, 4 front pockets, and adjustable waist and bottom hem. Part of Surplus M65 Vintage clothing collection. Ideal for all outdoor pursuits no matter the weather.

Padded jacket with water-resistant micro-Ripstop shell and soft and warm teddy fur lining, removable lined hood with a drawstring, high collar, vertical splash-proof chest pocket, two zipped hand pockets, two internal pockets, adjustable bottom hem and elasticated cuffs. Perfect for a variety of outdoor activities and everyday wear.

Lightweight and weatherproof anorak style casual short jacket with breathable, windproof, and water-repellent outer and soft and warm fleece lining. It features a fleece-lined hood with a drawstring, short front zipper closing, two hand pockets and one large kangaroo style chest pocket. Ideal for all outdoor activities.

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JACK PYKE PRO-LITE HUNTERS JACKET Versatile waterproof jacket with a fully adjustable hood, hem and cuffs, stand up collar with chin guard, reinforced elbows, and full-length front zip with a double storm flap. It has two lower zipped pockets and two internal zipped pockets, perfect for valuables. It also has four inner stash pockets. Works great in any weather thanks to its 4-way stretch outer with TPU membrane with light mesh. Product Ref: JJKTPLHUNG

£110.00

JACK PYKE WEARDALE SOFTSHELL JACKET Breathable and lightweight softshell jacket with water-resistant exterior and soft fleece lining, a stand-up collar with a chin guard, weatherproof 2-way main zipper, two fleece-lined lower front pockets, one zipped chest pocket and two internal stash pockets, and elasticated cuffs with thumbholes and stretchable bottom hem. Ideal for any outdoor activities in cold and wet weather. Product Ref: JJKTWDSSG

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JACK PYKE HUNTERS JACKET Lightweight, waterproof jacket made of soft and silent Breatha-Tex stealth fabric, with a generous fit, adjustable and detachable hood, full front two-way zipper with storm flap, two handwarmer chest pockets, two bellows pockets with cartridge holders, internal chest pocket, and fold-out waterproof seat flap at the lower back. Product Ref: JJKTHUNG

£74.95

JACK PYKE WEARDALE QUILTED JACKET Extremely lightweight jacket with warm thermal insulation, a stand-up collar with a chin guard, weatherproof 2-way main zipper and weather-resistant internal flap, two zipped hand pockets, one zipped chest pocket, two inner pockets, and elasticated cuffs and bottom hem. Comes with a storage pouch. Great for any outdoor activity, work, and everyday use. Product Ref: JJKTWDQ

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HIGHLANDER HALO SMOCK Lightweight and versatile anorak jacket with a quarter zip opening, practical kangaroo pockets with waterproof zippers, adjustable and stowable hood with visor and fleece lining, underarm vents and hook-and-loop alterable cuffs and bottom hem. 210T Nylon Ripstop outer, with Teflon finish, taped seams, and microfleece lining, provide robust rain protection and warmth. Product Ref: JAC076-OG

£58.95

HIGHLANDER BOREAS PADDED JACKET Cold weather jacket with thick quilted insulation and extended cut, adjustable peaked hood, insulated neck baffle, full-front zipper with a storm flap, two outer pockets, single inner pocket, and hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs. Comfortable, warm, and cosy, ideal winter companion. Product Ref: JAC090-OG

£62.95

HIGHLANDER STRYKER JACKET Waterproof tactical jacket with Nylon Taslon outer, Ab-Tex membrane, fully taped seams, and padded insulation. Comes with an adjustable and foldable hood, fleece-lined collar, waterproof front zipper with chin guard, large fleece-lined front pockets, two small pockets on the left arm, single internal pocket, adjustable cuffs, and bottom hem. Perfect for covert urban recon and cold winter days. Product Ref: JAC089-DGY

£104.95

HIGHLANDER TACTICAL SOFT SHELL JACKET Weatherproof tactical softshell with breathable AB-TEX membrane and high-density, 4-way elastic outer layer paired with super fine fleece lining. It comes with a stow-away hood, lined, stand-up collar, seven functional pockets, reinforced elbows, adjustable wrist cuffs and waist, and armpit zips for ventilation. Offers maximum comfort and functionality in every environment. It is perfect for operators and adventurers alike. Product Ref: JAC067-TA

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HIGHLANDER LIGHTHOUSE JACKET Based on the traditional fisherman’s coat, loose-fitting, unisex, with durable, yet lightweight construction, press stud buttoned front, high collar, adjustable peaked hood, two large weather-resistant front pockets, adjustable cuffs, and taped seams. Excellent level of waterproofness throughout all seasons. Product Ref: WJ054-BK

£62.95

VIPER ULTIMA JACKET

MIL-TEC US TACTICAL FLIGHT JACKET

MFH COMMANDO JACKET SMOCK

Warm and lightweight jacket with a full-front 2-way zipper closing, high collar with adjustable, elasticated drawcord, two hand pockets, one inner chest pocket, Loop panels on sleeves for personalisation, elasticated cuffs with thumbholes, and round back bottom hem. Provides protection against elements and is perfect for hiking, travel or as casual off duty wear.

Comfortable, wind-resistant flight jacket with knitted stand-up collar, YKK front metal zipper, two large zipped front pockets, two hand pockets, one zipped pocket with two pen slots on the left arm, two internal pockets, elasticated knitted cuffs and bottom hem, ventilation holes underarms and Loop field on the chest and both arms for ID patches.

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Classic military smock with high collar and fully adjustable wired hood, two-way full-front zip closure with storm flap, two expandable chest pockets, two secure document pockets, two cargo pockets, two side pockets, oversized back pocket, small pocket on each arm, elbow pockets with removable foam padding, reinforced shoulders, underarm vents and adjustable cuffs, waist, and hem.

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MULTIPURPOSE VESTS

PENTAGON HOMER VEST Lightweight and packable gilet with 150gsm polyester padding, fleece-lined collar, full front zipper with a chin guard, two large hand pockets with fleece lining, zipped chest pocket, internal pocket, elasticated edging around arm openings and adjustable bottom hem. Product Ref: K04010-74

£58.95

PENTAGON ARCADIAN VEST

PROPPER ICON SOFTSHELL VEST

PROPPER TACTICAL VEST

Lightweight, breathable and fast-drying gilet with high, fleece-lined collar, full-front zipper with a chin guard, two large zipped hand pockets with fleece lining, zipped chest pocket, one internal pocket on the right side, elasticated cuffs around the shoulders and adjustable bottom hem. Provides warmth in a harsh environment.

Lightweight, wind- and water-resistant softshell vest with a high collar, 2-way semi-automatic YKK front zipper, five padded pockets and adjustable bottom hem. Perfect for law enforcement, military and security personnel, as well as for everyday use.

Durable and functional tactical vest, double-stitched and bartacked, with 16 pockets, YKK double zipper and Prym snap, upper back mesh lining, PALS webbing and hook-and-loop waist adjustment straps. Perfect for law enforcement officers, Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts or fishing and hunting.

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MULTIPURPOSE VESTS

HIGHLANDER REVERSIBLE GILET Reversible gilet with technical nylon shell and Tecloft insulation and two fleece-lined zippered hand pockets. Perfect base or mid-layer with a high warmth to weight ratio provides the most reliable protection from cold, wet, and windy weather. Product Ref: JAC105-N/L

£62.95

JACK PYKE WEARDALE QUILTED GILET

JACK PYKE COUNTRYMAN FLEECE

MIL-TEC FISHING VEST

Extremely lightweight quilted gilet with 200gms thermal insulation, a stand-up collar with a chin guard, weatherproof 2-way main zipper with internal weather-resistant flap. It features two zipped hand pockets, one zipped chest pocket, two inner sleeve pockets, elasticated cuffs around the shoulders and elasticated bottom hem. Comes with a storage pouch.

Traditional sleeveless vest featuring a warm stand-up collar, full-length, 2-way zipper closing, zipped hands pockets, adjustable bottom hem and stylish nubuck piping. Lightweight and comfortable, it’s ideal for cooler days.

Classic fishing vest with nine outer pockets with a variety of zipper, hook-and-loop, and press stud closings, four inner pockets with a zipper and hook-and-loop closures, and large zipper pocket on the back. Ideal for all outdoor pursuits, fishing, hunting, and shooting.

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FLEECES

HELIKON ALPHA HOODIE JACKET GRID FLEECE Hooded fleece jacket made of soft and warm grid fleece, with mesh lining, stand-up collar, full front zipper with a chin guard, two hand pockets, chest pocket, two bicep pockets, Loop panels for personalisation, reinforced shoulders and elbows, elastic cuffs, and bottom hem. Part of the Urban Tactical Line. Can be easily carried in a backpack or a pouch. Product Ref: BL-ALH-FG-35

£53.95

HELIKON PATRIOT FLEECE

HELIKON LIBERTY FLEECE

Comfortable and warm hooded heavy fleece jacket with a high collar, zipped front, six pockets, underarm vents, reinforced sleeves with hook-and-loop cuff adjusters and Loop panels for patches, and a drawstring waistband with cord lock. Ideal for fishing, hiking, and hunting, Airsoft or paintball, and other outdoor activities.

Comfortable and warm heavy fleece jacket with a stand-up collar and zipped front, six ample pockets, reinforced shoulders and elbows, underarm venting, hook-and-loop cuff adjusters, Loop panels for patches and adjustable bottom hem with a cord lock. Great for all kind of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and hunting.

Product Ref: BL-PAT-HF-02

Product Ref: BL-LIB-HF-37

FROM £67.95

£67.95

HELIKON STRATUS HEAVY FLEECE JACKET Heavyweight tactical fleece jacket with 2-way full-front zipper with a chin guard and storm flap, spacious chest pockets, utility pockets on both sleeves, mesh-covered armpit ventilation panels, reinforced collar, elbows and shoulders, adjustable bottom hem, and elasticated cuffs. Can be used as a supplementary or main layer. Part of Helikon Outback Line. Product Ref: BL-STC-HF-11

£51.95 www.military1st.co.uk

FLEECES

PENTAGON HERCULES FLEECE JACKET 2.0 Tactical fleece jacket made of double-backed super fine fleece, with a full-front 2-way YKK zipper, high collar, and integrated adjustable hood. It features two large hand pockets, two inner side pockets and a patch sleeve pocket on each arm with a Loop panel, durable softshell patches, gusseted underarms, and ventilation zippers. Perfect to wear in cold weather. Product Ref: K08026-2.0-06

£63.95

PENTAGON PERSEUS FLEECE JACKET 2.0 Universal fleece jacket made of double-backed super fine fleece, with a stand-up collar and 2-way YKK zipper closing. It features two large hand pockets, practical chest pocket and a sleeve pocket on the left arm with a Loop panel, gusseted underarms and ventilation zippers, and tough softshell patches on shoulders, elbows, and neck area. Product Ref: K08025-2.0-06

PENTAGON ATHOS FLEECE SWEATER

PENTAGON KEDROS FLEECE SWEATER

Durable and warm fleece jacket with double microfleece for added warmth, reinforced high collar with a chin guard, 2-way full front YKK zipper, softshell zippered chest pocket, two zipped hand pockets, adjustable cuffs, and bottom hem. Perfect for hiking, hunting, and fishing in low temperatures and strong winds.

Exceptionally warm fleece sweater made of 360 gsm double microfleece, with a stand-up collar, quarter front zip with chin guard, large zipped kangaroo pocket, reinforced forearms, elastic cuffs, adjustable bottom hem and flat seams.

Product Ref: K08034-06CG

Product Ref: K09023-03

£51.95

£57.95

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FLEECES

CONDOR BRAVO FLEECE JACKET Tactical fleece jacket with excellent thermal properties. It comes with a set of useful pockets, including two handwarmer pockets, zippered upper-arm pockets and inner chest pocket for small items. It also features a stand-up collar, full-front zipper with internal storm guard, elasticated cuffs with thumbholes and an adjustable waistband ensuring protection against harsh weather. It guarantees a perfect fit. Product Ref: 101096-001

£73.95

PROPPER GEN III FLEECE JACKET

BRANDIT TEDDYFLEECE TROYER

VIPER FLEECE HOODIE

Warm and comfortable jacket made of fade and shrink-resistant Polartec Thermal Pro Fleece, with a full-front YKK zipper with internal flap, raglan sleeves, stretch grid fleece panels on sides, two hand pockets, two internal chest pockets, and reinforced collar, shoulders, and elbows. Excellent for law enforcement, military personnel, and everyday outdoor use.

Warm, deep-pile fleece troyer with quarter zip opening, high collar with a chin guard, two hand pockets, zippered chest pocket, internal pocket, elasticated cuffs, and waistband. Perfect for low temperatures.

Comfortable, lightweight, and warm fleece hoodie with a double-walled hood with drawstring, front kangaroo-style handwarmer pocket, elasticated waistband and cuffs, thumbholes on cuffs, and Loop panel on each arm for patches. Great for everyday wear.

Product Ref: F54880E368

Product Ref: 5022-10

£64.95

Product Ref: VHOODFLVB

£21.55

£99.95 www.military1st.co.uk

SWEATSHIRTS

HELIKON COVERT TACTICAL HOODIE Low profile hoodie made of elastic fabric for maximum comfort, with adjustable hood, knitted sleeve cuffs, two hand pockets with hidden zipped pockets inside, two inner mesh pockets and zippered shoulder pockets almost invisible from the distance. Part of Helikon’s Urban Line. Product Ref: BL-CHF-SF-M6

£57.95

PROPPER FULL ZIP TECH SWEATER Comfortable sweater made of warm anti-pill fleece fabric, with a stand-up collar, full-front zip and 2-way double sliders, vertical zip document pocket, large front hand pockets, reinforced underarms, and elastic-bound cuffs. Warmth and comfort in a stylish profile. Product Ref: F54373Q015

£90.00

JACK PYKE WEARDALE KNITTED JACKET Warm knitted jacket with contrasting softshell panels and soft fleece lining, a stand-up collar with a chin guard, 2-way zipper with internal weather-resistant flap, two fleece-lined zipped hand pockets, one zipped chest pocket, two inner stash pockets, elasticated cuffs, and bottom hem. Ideal for hiking and hunting in cold and wet weather.

Classic weather-resistant hoodie with adjustable lined hood, elasticated waistband, and cuffs with thumbholes for better fit. Moreover, its kangaroo-style handwarmer pocket is large enough to accommodate all daily essentials, while Loop patches on each arm are perfect for IDs, tags, or morale patches. Comfortable, lightweight and warm, this low-profile hoodie is ideal for cooler days.

Product Ref: JJKTWDKNNG

Product Ref: VHOODARMTTM

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SWEATSHIRTS

PENTAGON FALCON PRO SWEATER Lightweight knitted jacket made from superfine fleece for added warmth, with high collar, two-way full-front YKK zipper with a chin guard, spacious hand pockets secured with zippers and lined with mesh, utility sleeve pocket, gusseted underarms, reinforced elbows and elasticated bottom hem and cuffs. Product Ref: K08036-03

£86.95

PENTAGON AMINTOR TACTICAL SWEATER Lightweight tactical sweater with knitted-like outer and microfleece inner lining. It comes with a high collar, a full-length front zipper with a chin guard, internal storm flap, low profile zipped chest pocket, seamless zipped hand pockets with mesh lining, reinforced elbows and shoulders, and elastic sleeve cuffs. Comfortable and warm, an excellent outdoor garment for everyday wear.

BRANDIT BW PULLOVER

HIGHLANDER CREW NECK SWEATER

Comfortable long-sleeve pullover with reinforced elbows and shoulders, epaulettes with hook-and-loop, chest pocket with pen pocket and hook-and-loop closure and knitted waist and cuffs. Ideal for hiking, travel, or casual wear.

Versatile grab and go mid-layer made of breathable and light stretch-engineered fabric with soft fleece lining for heat retention, modern cut, and classic crewneck. Perfect for hiking and everyday wear.

Product Ref: 5018-8

£20.95

£35.95

Product Ref: JAC109-GN

Product Ref: K08028-26

£72.95 www.military1st.co.uk

TROUSERS

HELIKON MBDU TROUSERS Tactical cargo pants with standard zip fly and front flap closed with hook-and-loop, wide belt loops, articulated and strengthened knees with protective pads pockets and adjustable leg cuffs for a personalised fit. These combat pants have classic front and deep back pockets, both with reinforced edges for knife clips, spacious cargo pockets closed with Canadian-style buttons, and smaller pockets on lower legs. Product Ref: SP-MBD-NR-11

FROM £63.95

HELIKON UTP FLEX TROUSERS

HELIKON PILGRIM PANTS

HELIKON HYBRID OUTBACK PANTS

A new version of popular UTP pants, made of durable NyCo fabric, with elastic VersaStretch panels in the crotch and back neck area, wide belt loops, elasticated waist and reliable YKK zipper fly with hook-and-loop. They have several useful pockets placed at the front, back and on thighs, with strengthened edges and internal organisers, which are perfect for carrying a flashlight, smartphone, AR mags and multi-tools.

Durable and lightweight outdoor pants made of DuraCanvas fabric with slightly risen and lightly padded back, hook-and-loop adjustable waist, two hip pockets with reinforced edges, buttoned pockets for EDC tools, two large cargo pockets, crotch gusset and reinforced knees with internal pockets for protective pads. Excellent for bushcraft and hiking.

Stretchable, breathable, and lightweight outdoor pants with articulated, anatomic cut, elastic waist with a hook-and-loop fastener and YKK zipper fly, wide belt loops, two classic front pockets with strengthened edges for gear clips, two front pockets, two expandable zipped cargo pockets, reinforced knees with internal knee pad compartments and cuffs with hook-and-loop adjusters.

Product Ref: SP-UTF-NR-02

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Product Ref: SP-PGM-DC-09

£74.95

Product Ref: SP-HOP-DC-1109A

£74.95 www.military1st.co.uk

TROUSERS

PENTAGON M65 2.0 PANTS Classic cargo trousers made of durable 2-way Ripstop mechanical stretch fabric, with jeans cut, elasticated tunnel tube waistband and diamond crotch. Feature regular hand pockets with reinforced fillets, expandable cargo pockets, strengthened knees and seat and triple stitching on stress points. DuPont Teflon Shield+ fabric protector repels water, oil, and stains. Product Ref: K05039-06RG

£37.95

PENTAGON H.C.P. PANTS

PENTAGON LYCOS COMBAT PANTS

PENTAGON BDU 2.0 PANTS

Winter trousers with warm 120 gsm Lithermo padding and waterproof Storm|Tex membrane, zippered tricot-lined hand pockets, hook-and-loop cargo pockets, side zip leg openings, zippered ventilation slots with mesh lining, adjustable elastic waistband, adjustable leg cuffs and taped seams. Protect against cold up to -30°C.

Tactical trousers with an anatomic fit and water-repellent coating, YKK fly zip with additional PRYM snap and button, seven belt loops, two hand pockets with reinforced edges for knife clips, two rear flapped pockets, two utility/mag pockets, two expandable front cargo pockets, two large, expandable side cargo pockets, reinforced knees and seat, articulated knees with knee pads pockets and adjustable cuffs.

Tactical pants with casual jeans fit, YKK zipper fly with button, seven belt loops, two regular front hand pockets with reinforced fillets, two rear pockets with flaps and hook-and-loop fastening, two expandable cargo pockets, small tool pocket on the right leg, reinforced seat, pleated and reinforced knees and internal drawstring tie bottoms.

Product Ref: K05043-03

FROM £33.95

Product Ref: K05034-06E

£167.95

£37.95 www.military1st.co.uk

Product Ref: K05001-2.0-51

TROUSERS

DIRECT ACTION VANGUARD COMBAT TROUSERS Comfortable combat trousers with hook-and-loop fastening with zip fly, two large hand pockets, two zippered pockets at the front with internal organiser, two expandable cargo pockets, two lower leg pockets, adjustable knee area and cuffs, and Cordura 500D reinforcements on knees that work as pockets for knee pad inserts. Ideal for shooting range, Airsoft, and law enforcement personnel. Product Ref: TR-VGCT-NCR-MCM

FROM £154.95

FIRST TACTICAL V2 TACTICAL PANTS

FIRST TACTICAL DEFENDER PANTS

VIPER ELITE TROUSERS GEN2

Professional tactical trousers made of durable, mechanical stretch micro Ripstop fabric with Teflon Shield+ treatment, with YKK zip fly, PRYM press stud and button, wide belt loops, stretch waist, running gusset, two deep front pockets, two back seam pockets, two front slim EDC gear pockets with strengthened edges, two expandable cargo pockets, and internal knee pad compartments for optional knee pads. Offer fantastic comfort and freedom of movement.

Cargo trousers created with high-level operators in mind, with Comfort Flex Action Waist, articulated and reinforced knees with double-layer knee pad pockets, running gussets, vented mesh pockets and embroidered ventilation holes, and 28 functional pockets. Great to wear in warm weather, Defender Pants are suitable for both patrol duties and demanding tactical missions.

Tactical trousers with V-stretch material panels around knees and seat, hook-and-loop zipper fly, padded waistline and hook-and-loop ankle fasteners, two deep hand pockets, two rear pockets, two front thigh pockets and two extendable cargo pockets with inner utility slots. Complete with neoprene-lined ABS removable knee pads. Offer an increased range of movement, plenty of storage space and protection. Perfect for Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts.

Product Ref: 114002-830

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Product Ref: 114002-830

£119.95

Product Ref: VTRSELGEN2VB

£67.95 www.military1st.co.uk

TROUSERS

CONDOR STEALTH OPERATOR PANTS Made of stretchable polycotton with spandex and Ripstop finish, these combat trousers come with a zip fly with button, self-adjusting waistband and a gusseted crotch, regular hand pockets, deep back pockets with reinforced edges, low profile cargo pockets and articulated knees with inner knee pad pockets. Great for tactical operations and everyday wear. Product Ref: 610T-004

£48.95

CONDOR SENTINEL TACTICAL PANTS

CONDOR CIPHER JEANS PANTS

CONDOR CIPHER PANTS

Durable tactical pants made of Polycotton Ripstop with DuPont Teflon treatment, with genuine YKK zip fly with button and five wide belt loops, self-adjusting waistband, multiple utility pockets and expandable side cargo pockets, and reinforced knees with internal knee pad pockets. Perfect for law enforcement and military personnel, outdoor activities, and everyday wear.

Comfortable trousers made from hardwearing denim, with a classic casual fit, self-locking YKK zip fly with button, seven wide belt loops, elastic waistband and versatile pockets including dedicated mag pockets. Designed for the urban operator in mind, perfect for everyday wear and demanding outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, and paintball.

Product Ref: 608-018

Product Ref: 101137-032

Breathable and lightweight pants designed for the urban operator, made of quick-drying stretch fabric, with elastic waistband, gusseted crotch and articulated knees for comfort and improved freedom of movement. Two front pockets, a small pocket inside the right front pocket, two back pockets, two gadget pockets at the back and a single zipper pocket on the right leg offer enough space to carry EDC.

£54.95

£51.95

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BRANDIT ADVEN SLIM FIT TROUSERS Comfortable slim-fit trousers with a button fly, internal waist drawstring, reinforced seat, two front hand pockets, two rear pockets with flaps and press studs, two large leg pockets and an additional pocket on each leg. Made from breathable cotton. Ideal for hiking, travel, and everyday wear. Product Ref: 9470-1

£53.95

BRANDIT PURE VINTAGE TROUSERS

BRANDIT SAVANNAH TROUSERS

BRANDIT M-65 VINTAGE TROUSERS

Heavy-wearing, super comfortable cargo trousers made from breathable cotton, with a button fly, classic hand pockets, flapped back pockets, two expandable cargo pockets on each leg with additional pockets and loops, as well as an internal waist belt and drawstring legs for a custom fit. Ideal for hiking or fishing enthusiasts.

You can wear these comfortable and lightweight 3-in-1 trekking trousers as shorts or regular pants. Made from durable polycotton, Brandit Savannah Trousers feature a zip fly with a button, six large pockets, elastic pull tabs and a single metal D-ring. Great for camping, hiking and travel.

Vintage style cargo trousers with a zip fly with a button, flapped hand pockets, flapped rear pockets, expandable leg pockets, internal waist pocket, buttons for suspenders, side waist adjusters, pleated knees, and drawstring legs. Excellent for travel and everyday wear.

Product Ref: 1011-1

Product Ref: 1001-15

Product Ref: 1003-4

£42.95

£45.95

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TROUSERS

PROPPER AEROS PANTS The athletic fit, together with the rigid waistband, articulated knees, and gusseted crotch, offer comfort and freedom of movement during any adventure. These outdoor trousers are made of lightweight and breathable but sturdy fabric with a cotton-like feel and have double stitching you can rely on. Moreover, with practical, low profile pockets to keep all your EDC at hand, these trousers guarantee exceptional performance anytime, anywhere. Product Ref: F59146B212

£64.95

PROPPER LITHOS PANTS

PROPPER MEN’S HLX TACTICAL PANTS

PROPPER MEN’S REVTAC PANTS

Versatile tactical trousers constructed from tough cotton and spandex blend, with double fabric scuff guards and double stitching for added durability. They have an athletic fit, gusseted crotch and articulated knees and functional pockets, including hand pockets with knife reinforcement, strengthened back pockets and welt phone pocket on the leg. Perfect for work and the great outdoors.

Functional tactical trousers made of Action-stretch fabric with Durable Water Repellent (DWR) treatment. They have classic fit and low-profile design and feature Action-stretch waistband, stretch gusset and side panels for increased range of movement, fly with a snap button and YKK zip, seven wide reinforced belt loops, two hand pockets with reinforced edges, two front sleeve pockets, two large side zipped pockets and two zipped pockets on the back.

Lightweight tactical pants with a professional, streamlined look, slider waistband, internal shirt gripper and gusseted crotch. There is a set of functional pockets including reinforced hand pockets, back knife pockets and cargo pockets with inner pen slots and mag/cell phone pockets for flashlights and other essential gear. Made of Cotton Ripstop with liquid and stain-resistant Teflon fabric protector.

Product Ref: F52195E250

Product Ref: F527450330

£59.95

£50.00

Product Ref: F59136A081

£64.95 www.military1st.co.uk

TROUSERS

SURPLUS AIRBORNE SLIMMY TROUSERS A redesigned version of the bestselling Airborne Vintage Trousers with a contemporary slim cut. Made of hardwearing, stone-washed cotton, these stylish trousers feature classic buttoned fly and seven belt loops, regular hands pockets, two back pockets with press stud flaps, and four expandable cargo leg pockets also with press stud flaps. Lightweight and soft, ideal for everyday wear and travel. Product Ref: 05-3603-61

£42.95

SURPLUS ROYAL TRAVELER SLIMMY TROUSERS

SURPLUS INFANTRY CARGO TROUSERS

A redesigned version of the Royal Traveller trousers with a contemporary slim cut. These trousers are made of hard-wearing soft cotton and feature standard buttoned fly, classic hands pockets, two back pockets and two expandable cargo pockets with flaps and press studs. They are ideal for everyday wear and travel. Canvas belt included.

Military-style cargo trousers made of stonewashed cotton, with a zip fly, two standard front hand pockets with press studs, two rear pockets with press studs, two reinforced thigh pockets with zippers, two reinforced calf pockets with zippers and two small side pockets, as well as drawstring waist and zipped leg.

Product Ref: 05-3702-69

Product Ref: 05-3599-61

£56.95

£47.95

SURPLUS BAD BOYS PANTS Slim fit cargo trousers with concealed button fly and five belt loops, two regular hands pockets, two back pockets with button flap and two functional pleated cargo pockets, and elasticated leg ends. Product Ref: 05-3801-36

£37.95

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TROUSERS

SURPLUS PREMIUM SLIMMY TROUSERS A reinvented version of the popular Premium Vintage Trousers with a fashionable slim cut, button fly and seven belt loops, internal waist adjusters, heavy-wearing cotton belt and pleated knees, two hands pockets, two back pockets with press stud flaps and two expandable cargo leg pockets, also with press stud flaps. Perfect for everyday wear and travel. Product Ref: 05-3602-42

£69.95

JACK PYKE DALESMAN STRETCH TROUSERS Multi-purpose activity trousers with elastic waist, zip fly with snap button fastening, two zipped upper front pockets, one large zipped rear pocket, one right zipped side pocket and ankle impact patches for extra durability. Perfect for any outdoor activity. Product Ref: JTRSDALSTG

£52.95

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JACK PYKE WEARDALE TROUSERS

MIL-TEC BDU COMBAT TROUSERS

Sturdy, yet lightweight waterproof pants with an elastic waist, eight belt loops, zip fly with front and internal button, two spacious front pockets, two cargo pockets with waterproof coil zippers, small EDC pocket on the back, and lightly padded, articulated and reinforced knees. Bonded with TPU membrane and lined with mesh for added comfort.

Classic BDU-style combat trousers with button fly, side waist adjusters, two regular hand pockets, two rear pockets, two large cargo pockets with flaps, and drawstring legs. Ideal for Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts or fishing and hunting. Product Ref: 11805034

£26.95

Product Ref: JTRSWDG

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SHIRTS

HELIKON TRIP SHIRT Lightweight and breathable shirt made of moisture-wicking fabric, with buttoned front and cuffs, classic collar with an additional pleat to protect the neck from the sun, two concealed vertical chest pockets and two small side pockets. It has two shades holders, integrated glasses wipe sewn on the bottom inner side, reinforced sides and elbow area, underarm mesh vents and ventilation cuts on the back. Product Ref: KO-TRI-NB-P8

£72.95

HELIKON MBDU SHIRT

HELIKON DEFENDER MK2 CITY SHIRT

Sturdy and highly functional shirt with concealed buttoned front with Canadian-style buttons and classic collar which can be swiftly transformed into a stand-up collar and secured with hook-and-loop. There are two expandable chest pockets and pockets on upper arms, ventilation-enhancing armpit mesh panels, reinforced elbows, cuffs adjustable with hook-and-loop, front rank tab and several loop panels for flags, morale, and name patches. Part of Helikon’s Modern Battle Dress Uniform.

Breathable and quick-drying shirt made of elastic, UPF30 sun protective fabric, with anatomic cut, classic non-rolling collar, buttoned front and cuffs, two vertical chest pockets with angled hook-and-loop flaps, two concealed chest pockets with YKK zippers, shades holder and underarm ventilation. Part of Helikon’s Urban Line.

Product Ref: BL-MBD-NR-81

Product Ref: KO-DCT-SN-P1901

£63.95

HELIKON DEFENDER MK2 TROPICAL SHIRT Travel shirt perfect for tropical weather, made of lightweight and breathable, mechanical stretch UPF30 sun protective fabric, with anatomic cut, classic non-rolling collar and buttoned front, button cuffs, two vertical chest pockets with angled hook and loop flaps, two concealed chest pockets with YKK zippers, shades holder and armpit ventilation. Product Ref: KO-DTR-PS-80

£45.95

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SHIRTS

BRANDIT US SHIRT Comfortable military-style shirt with a straight cut, classic collar, button front, two chest pockets with flaps, buttoned shoulder epaulettes and button cuffs. Perfect for everyday wear. Product Ref: 4102-3

£24.95

BRANDIT BW FIELD TUNIC

BRANDIT SLIMFIT SHIRT

BRANDIT ROADSTAR SHIRT

Durable field tunic with a straight cut, full front zippered closure with storm flap, two chest pockets and upper arm pockets with snap fasteners, hook-and-loop epaulettes, the national emblem on both arms and adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs. Ideal for military enthusiasts.

Comfortable and stylish slim-fitted shirt made of washed cotton, with a standard collar, long roll-up sleeves, large flapped chest pockets, button-down front and button cuffs. Ideal for hiking, travel, or everyday use.

Comfortable and lightweight short-sleeved cotton shirt with classic collar, button front, two buttoned chest pockets and stitched Brandit logo on the front left pocket. Ideal for hiking, travel, or everyday wear.

Product Ref: 4005-4

Product Ref: 4012-53

£37.95

£32.95

Product Ref: 4221-1

£42.95

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SHIRTS

PENTAGON LYCOS JACKET Tactical shirt made of high-density 215gsm Ripstop with a water-repellent coating, triple stitched on stress points, with re-designed collar, full two-way front zipper, storm flap secured with hook-and-loop, two chest pockets, two upper arm pockets with pen slots, roll-up sleeves with reinforced elbows and hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs. Product Ref: K02023-06CG

£38.95

PENTAGON RANGER TAC-FRESH SHIRT

PENTAGON QT TACTICAL SHIRT

PENTAGON PLATO TACTICAL SHIRT

All-purpose tactical shirt compatible with tactical vests and rigs, with Teflon Shield fabric protector, classic collar and reverse quarter-zipper closure, lightweight and breathable torso, pockets, and Loop panels on both arms, articulated and reinforced elbows, ventilated and gusseted armpits, and adjustable and gusseted cuffs. Perfect for Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts.

Low-profile and functional tactical shirt with classic collar, buttoned front and rounded hem, as well as two concealed chest pockets and ventilation ports. Comfortable and lightweight, it offers freedom of movement and a neat appearance. Perfect for work and everyday wear.

Lightweight and functional tactical shirt with a straight cut, classic collar, button front with box placket, two expandable chest pockets with flaps, two large, concealed Napoleon pockets with zips, back with plain yoke and two-button rounded barrel cuffs. Made of Polycotton Ripstop with DuPont Teflon fabric protector. Ideal for duty, hiking, travel, or everyday use.

Product Ref: K02013-03

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Product Ref: K02015-05BC

£54.95

Product Ref: K02019-04

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SHIRTS

DIRECT ACTION VANGUARD COMBAT SHIRT A top-quality combat shirt with a high collar with quarter-zip front, adjustable cuffs, and zippered arm pockets with Loop panels for personalisation. Made of breathable, moisture-wicking Polartec PowerDry FR and NYCO fabrics. This UBACS-type combat shirt also comes with durable Cordura 500D elbows reinforcements. Product Ref: SH-VGCS-PDF-MCM

FROM £89.95

PROPPER HLX SHIRT

PROPPER ACU COAT

PROPPER UNIFORM BDU COAT

Low-profile tactical shirt with a button-down collar, buttoned front, streamlined roll-up sleeves with button-adjustable cuffs, concealed chest pockets, two hidden large vertical zipped document pockets, pen slots on the left sleeve, and stretch side panels through underarms for improved range of movement. Complete with Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for dirt and moisture resistance.

Sturdy and comfortable classic ACU shirt with stiffened fold down collar, 2-way front zipper with protective flap, inverted pleat at the back, tilted chest and upper arm pockets, Loop panels for patches, adjustable cuffs, and reinforced elbows. Approved for active duty use by the U.S. Army. Ideal for Airsoft enthusiasts.

Classic military-inspired uniform shirt made of shrink and wrinkle resistant Polycotton Ripstop, with flap covered button front, 4 buttoned cargo pockets, pen sleeve in the left chest pocket and elbow patch reinforcements. Excellent duty uniform wear for law enforcement, first responders, tactical operators, or recreational enthusiasts, as well as everyday use.

Product Ref: F53265D250

FROM £51.95

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Product Ref: F547038060

Product Ref: F545025336

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SHIRTS

CONDOR TAC-PRO SHIRT Hard-wearing shirt made of lightweight Polycotton ripstop fabric, with a regular cut, button-up front, straight collar with hidden fasteners, two chest pockets with hook-and-loop closure, two concealed chest pockets with zipper closure, underarm vents with mesh fabric and buttoned cuffs. Product Ref: 101132-018

£52.95

FIRST TACTICAL V2 LONG SLEEVE TACTICAL SHIRT Professional tactical shirt with button-down collar, button front, two flapped chest pockets, two hidden vertical document pockets, chest and sleeve pen pockets, active venting system on the back, streamlined roll-up sleeves with articulated, double-layer elbow patches with elbow pads pockets, running gusset under arms and button cuffs. Made of durable Polycotton Ripstop with Teflon fabric protection. Product Ref: 111006-019

FIRST TACTICAL DEFENDER SHIRT Advanced tactical shirt with a unique yoke for minimal bulk, quarter-zip front with fold-down collar, stretch neckband and a chin guard, large sleeve pockets with pen holders and Loop panels, double-layer elbows, running gussets and vented mesh locations. Perfect for patrol duties and missions carried in warm weather. Designed with SWAT teams and high-level operators in mind.

JACK PYKE COUNTRYMAN CHECK SHIRT Comfortable and stylish checked shirt with a straight, relaxed cut, classic button-down collar, buttoned front and cuffs, single chest pocket and Jack Pyke branded buttons. Product Ref: JSHICOUNNAV

£26.95

Product Ref: 111004-729

£89.95

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T-SHIRTS AND VESTS

HELIKON TACTICAL T-SHIRT TOPCOOL LITE Tactical T-shirt made of breathable, light, and thin thermoactive polyester with moisture-wicking and quick-drying TopCool technology, with two bicep pockets with Loop panels for easy personalisation and durable webbing loop for glasses. The anatomic cut provides a comfortable fit throughout the day. Product Ref: TS-TTS-TL-35

£16.95

HELIKON UTL POLO SHIRT

HELIKON WOMEN’S T-SHIRT

Made of thermoactive polyester with TopCool technology, Helikon UTL Polo Shirt features a no-roll collar, bicep pocket and webbing loop for glasses. It offers comfort and excellent breathability, keeping you dry and cool all day long.

Lightweight, breathable, and long-lasting cotton T-shirt with anatomic cut, short sleeves and crew neck. Ideal for casual wear and training.

Product Ref: PD-UTL-TC-13

Product Ref: TS-TSW-CO-35

FROM £10.95

DIRECT ACTION WATCH MY SIX T-SHIRT Lightweight and breathable cotton T-shirt with hi-quality print on front. Product Ref: TS-WMSX-CTN-BLK

£17.95

£28.95

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T-SHIRTS AND VESTS

PENTAGON ANIKETOS POLO T-SHIRT Lightweight, quick-drying polo shirt made of polycotton fabric with antibacterial properties, with knitted no-roll collar and cuffs, standard placket with three buttons and hanging loop for microphone or sunglasses. Ideal for everyday wear, both for duty and leisure. Product Ref: K09011-08WG

£21.95

PENTAGON NOTUS QUICK DRY POLO

PENTAGON LEVANTES HENLEY SHIRT

Low profile polo shirt made of quick-drying, wrinkle-free and anti-pilling fabric, with stiffened collar for a neat appearance, a classic placket with three Pentagon branded buttons and loop for sunglasses.

Breathable Henley-style shirt made of breathable and quick-drying Micro Pique cotton, with a straight and relaxed cut, stiffened collar, a classic placket with three buttons and knitted cuffs. Perfect for off duty wear, travel, and other activities.

Product Ref: K09028-40

£26.95

Product Ref: K09025-08WG

£23.90

PENTAGON AGERON T-SHIRT SPARTAN HELMET Casual T-shirt made of soft and durable ring-spun cotton, with anti-odour technology and original artwork. Highly breathable and quick-drying, it is perfect for work, the gym and everyday use. Product Ref: K09012-SH-06

£17.95

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T-SHIRTS AND VESTS

PROPPER HLX POLO Low-profile polo with athletic fit, action-stretch fabric insert and HeiQ technology for maximum flexibility and professional look. It comes with a point collar with stays, sunglass loop at placket, mic clip slots at the shoulder seam, raglan-style sleeves, and concealed chest pocket. Perfect for duty and everyday wear. Product Ref: F53084Z015

£44.95

PROPPER UNIFORM SHORT SLEEVE POLO

FIRST TACTICAL PERFORMANCE SHORT SLEEVE POLO

All-purpose tactical polo shirt with classic fit with a professional appearance, made of breathable, quick-dry fabric, with three-button placket with a central loop, a ribbed no-roll collar and double pen pocket on left sleeve. Ideal for work and casual wear.

Breathable, moisture-wicking polo shirt made of polyester fabric with antimicrobial properties, with no-roll collar with integrated collar stays, three-button placket with robust melamine buttons, central placket loop, double pen pocket on the left sleeve, divided saddle shoulder yoke, running gusset and underarm mesh for increased breathability.

Product Ref: F53554C020

£27.00

CONDOR TRIDENT BATTLE TOP Comfortable and lightweight battle top with a crew neck, raglan sleeves, Loop panels on each sleeve for patches and a small pocket on the left sleeve with hook-and-loop closure. Made of anti-static and anti-microbial fabric, and with moisture-wicking mesh for better breathability. Product Ref: 101117-001

£39.95

Product Ref: 112509-019

£34.95 www.military1st.co.uk

T-SHIRTS AND VESTS

BRANDIT T-SHIRT Classic T-shirt made of breathable and soft cotton, with a straight, comfortable cut and crew neck collar. Ideal for summer or as a base layer. Product Ref: 4200-10

£10.95

BRANDIT BW T-SHIRT Casual T-shirt made of breathable cotton, with comfortable straight cut and classic crew neck collar. Ideal for summer. Product Ref: 4017-3

£17.95

TERVEL SPORTLINE SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT UNITED KINGDOM 2 Lightweight and breathable T-shirt made of quick-drying thermoactive micro-polyester, with an ergonomic design and flat seams. Ideal for running, hiking, cycling, team sports and summer outdoor activities. Product Ref: SPO-1125-UK2

£23.95

VIPER MESH-TECH T-SHIRT Breathable and lightweight T-shirt made of high-performance, moisture-wicking polyester, with a comfortable stretch fit, crew neck, raglan sleeve, and ergonomic flatlock seams. Ideal for the gym, outdoor activities and everyday wear. Product Ref: VTEEMTECHVB

£11.95

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SHORTS

BRANDIT SAVAGE VINTAGE SHORTS Lightweight and breathable casual cargo shorts made of durable cotton, with a zip fly and a button, nine practical pockets, webbed cotton belt, internal waist strap and drawstring tie bottoms for a custom fit. Perfect for summer camping, hiking and holiday. Product Ref: 2001-1

£42.95

BRANDIT VINTAGE CLASSIC SHORTS

BRANDIT TY SHORTS

BRANDIT URBAN LEGEND SHORTS

Breathable and lightweight cargo shorts made of durable washed cotton, with a zip fly with a button, eight practical pockets, genuine leather detailing, internal waist strap and drawstring tie bottoms for a custom fit. Comfortable and fashionable, excellent for camping, hiking and travel.

Cargo shorts made of lightweight and breathable cotton, with a buttoned fly, hand pockets, two back pockets with button fastening, two cargo pockets with snap button and small buttoned pockets on the front. Perfect for hiking, camping and off-duty travel.

Vintage style cargo shorts made of cotton, with a zip fly with a button, internal waist adjuster, seven belt loops, two regular hand pockets, two rear pockets with flaps and press studs, two cargo pockets with flaps and press studs, and drawstring legs. Perfect for summer months.

Product Ref: 2002-10

Product Ref: 2018-1

Product Ref: 2012-107

£40.95

£34.95

£35.95

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SHORTS

HELIKON URBAN TACTICAL SHORTS 8.5” A short version of Helikon’s UTP pants, excellent to wear in hot weather, either in an urban environment or the field. These shorts come with a zip fly, classic jeans ‘neck’ shape, elastic waist and ten practical pockets. Thanks to the perfect combination of military functionality and a low-profile look, Urban Tactical Shorts are ideal for law enforcement and army personnel as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Product Ref: SP-UTS-PR-32

£42.95

HELIKON OUTDOOR TACTICAL SHORTS 11” VERSASTRETCH LITE

HELIKON URBAN TACTICAL SHORTS FLEX 11”

Lightweight and stretchable shorts with hook-and-loop fastening, wide belt loops, gusseted crotch, two mesh front pockets with strengthened edges, two wide mesh pockets at the back with narrow pockets inside, and two cargo pockets with hook-and-loop flaps and zippered compartment.

Tactical shorts with elastic waistband with hook-and-loop fastener, classic jeans ‘neck’ shape, flexible VersaStretch panels in crotch and neck area, wide belt loops, standard front pockets with strengthened edges, two wide pockets at the back with two slim, depth-adjustable pockets inside, two front flapped pockets for a smartphone or AR magazine and two cargo pockets with YKK reverse.

Product Ref: SP-OTK-VL-09

£52.95

HELIKON CPU SHORTS The short version of Helikon’s CPU Pants, suitable for warmer climates and hot weather conditions. Helikon CPU Shorts feature a button fly, adjustable waist, eight pockets and reinforced crotch and seat. Excellent for general forces and security personnel, Airsoft, and paintball, hiking or fishing. Product Ref: SP-CPK-PR-13

£23.40

Product Ref: SP-UFK-NR-34

£42.95 40

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SHORTS

PENTAGON GOMATI SHORTS Tactical shorts made of stretchable Ripstop fabric, with a casual straight fit, semi-automatic YKK fly zip with button, durable belt loops, reinforced seat, front pockets with strengthened edges and mesh ventilation system, two rear flapped pockets, and expandable flapped cargo pockets. Offer excellent +50 protection from UVB rays. Product Ref: K05026-04

£49.95

SURPLUS DIVISION SHORTS

SURPLUS VINTAGE SHORTS

SURPLUS AIRBORNE VINTAGE SHORTS

Comfortable and stylish cotton cargo shorts with a zip fly, six reinforced pockets with press studs, heavy-duty cotton belt and drawstring legs. Lightweight and breathable, a counterpart of a well-known Surplus Premium Vintage Trousers, these are excellent for summer activities.

Military-style shorts made of stonewashed cotton, with button fly, two hand pockets, two back pockets, large cargo pockets, small internal pocket, drawstring legs and bartack reinforcements. Perfect for summer.

Product Ref: 07-5598-74

£37.95

Fashionable cotton shorts with a stonewashed look, with a button fly, adjustable waist and seven belt loops, two hand pockets, two expandable rear pockets and two cargo pockets with press studs, pen slots on the left cargo pocket, and drawstring legs. A shorter version of the popular Airborne Trousers.

£42.95

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Product Ref: 07-5596-62

Product Ref: 07-3598-55

£35.95

SHORTS

PENTAGON BDU 2.0 SHORTS Comfortable cargo shorts based on the classic BDU trousers, with self-locking brass YKK zipper fly and Prym snap, redesigned belt loops, reinforced seat, strengthened fillet patches on hand pockets, two rear pockets with flaps, two expandable cargo pockets, small tool sleeve pocket on the right front leg and contoured leg openings. Product Ref: K05011-06CG

FROM £30.95

PENTAGON M65 SHORTS

PROPPER MEN’S TACTICAL SHORTS

CONDOR MAVERICK SHORTS

Military-style shorts made of prewashed cotton fabric, with dart pattern waistband, YKK zip fly with inner button and Prym snap, durable belt loops, triple stitch on stress points, two flapped front pockets, two rear pockets with hook-and-loop flaps, and expandable flapped cargo pockets.

Made of durable and breathable Polycotton Ripstop, these comfortable tactical shorts feature genuine YKK zip fly, five wide and reinforced belt loops, an action-stretch waistband, reinforced seat, and multiple, easily accessible pockets for all storage needs. Perfect for the police, military, or general forces, as well as for cadets, EMT personnel, hunting or for everyday use.

Lightweight and versatile shorts made of a 4-way stretchable material, with YKK zip fly with button, elasticated waistband for IWB holsters, wide belt loops, two hand pockets, two concealed gadget pockets and two back welt pockets (all pockets with mesh lining). Offer tactical functionality and maximum comfort.

Product Ref: F525350236

£39.95

Product Ref: K05040-03

£29.90

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WATERPROOFS

PENTAGON MONLITE JACKET Waterproof jacket with DWR coating, large 3-point adjustable hood, 3-layer rubber taped water-sealed seams and knitted inner Tricot backing to provide versatile, wind and windproof protection in all weather conditions. It also features YKK main zipper with an inner storm flap, large hand pockets, internal sleeve pockets, adjustable waist, and underarm vents. Product Ref: K07015-06E

£124.90

HIGHLANDER TEMPEST JACKET

PENTAGON ARTAXES ESCAPE SOFTSHELL JACKET

JACK PYKE TECHNICAL FEATHERLITE JACKET

Softshell jacket with waterproof and breathable Storm|Tex laminated membrane and superfine Grid-Tech fleece lining, 2-way full front zipper and high collar with a chin guard, large, visored hood concealed inside the collar, multiple pockets, reinforced elbows, elasticated and adjustable cuffs, and underarm ventilation zippers for comfort and heat management.

Lightweight and breathable waterproof jacket made from Taslon Nylon with mesh lining, with adjustable and detachable hood, full-front zipper with double storm flap, weatherproof chest pocket, two lower front pockets with weatherproof zips, zipped underarm mesh vents, adjustable bottom hem, and elastic cuffs with hook-and-loop adjusters.

Waterproof and breathable softshell with AB-TEX tri-laminate fabric and taped seams, high collar with a chin guard, a full-front 2-way zipper and a double storm flap, adjustable peaked hood with wire, hidden chest zip pocket and two hand pockets with storm flaps, elasticated cuffs, and adjustable bottom hem. Perfect for unpredictable weather conditions.

Product Ref: JJKTSHLW

Product Ref: WJ009-NB

Product Ref: K08035-06G

£59.95

£96.95 www.military1st.co.uk

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WATERPROOFS

BRANDIT RIPSTOP PONCHO Multipurpose waterproof poncho made of polyurethane-coated polyester with adjustable hood, six big eyelets on hem and eight press stud buttons. One size fits all. Can be used as a tarp. Carry bag included. Product Ref: 3169-10

£25.95

HAZARD 4 PONCHO VILLA TECHNICAL SOFT SHELL A modernised version of the classic military poncho with breathable softshell membrane, large adjustable hood, fully taped seams, side snaps, perimeter grommets for hanging as tent/tarp and Loop panels on the front, back, shoulders and head. It fits over backpacks or chest-packs. Can be stuffed into its front pocket. One size fits most. Product Ref: APR-PNV20-CYT

£145.95 44

TAC MAVEN THUNDER PONCHO

MIL-TEC WATERPROOF SUIT

Multipurpose waterproof poncho made of 210D Polyester Ripstop with PU coating. Provides comprehensive protection from the rain even in extremely wet weather conditions. It can be used as an emergency shelter, groundsheet or sleeping bag cover. It comes with a compression bag to keep it small and out of the way when not in use. Perfect for camping and any outdoor activity such as hiking, fishing and hunting.

Lightweight rain suit consisting of a hooded jacket with full-length front zipper with wind flap, two pockets, underarm vents and air vent across the back, and trousers with two open pockets, elastic waist, and ankle adjusters. Comes in a carry bag. Product Ref: 10625021

FROM £20.95

Product Ref: D07001-Camo-56

£25.95 www.military1st.co.uk

BASE LAYERS

CONDOR TRIDENT BATTLE TOP LONG SLEEVE Lightweight top with a low-cut collar with ¼ zip, raglan sleeves for improved range of movement, flatlock seams and Loop panels on each sleeve for patches. Made of anti-static and anti-microbial fabric with moisture-wicking mesh for better breathability will keep you cool and dry in the hottest climates. Product Ref: 101206-001

£40.95

TERVEL OPTILINE DIGITAL SHIRT LONG SLEEVE

TERVEL OPTILINE TACTICAL SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE

Long-sleeved base layer created in seamless, dual-layer technology to create a unique digital camouflage pattern. It has multiple ventilation and moisture-wicking zones and features silver ions modified polypropylene multifilament yarn to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mould, and fungi. The outer layer created of stabilised polyamide microfiber guarantees to keep its original shape and appearance during long-term use.

Short-sleeved base layer top which combines mesh elements and 2-layer knit with an antibacterial agent to create innovative, breathable, and moisture-wicking base layer with a unique camouflage pattern. This short-sleeved, thermoactive shirt is made in seamless technology, offering additional comfort and freshness even during intense physical activity.

Product Ref: OPT-1006-SILVER/GREY

£24.95

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VIPER MESH-TECH ARMOUR TOP Lightweight and durable base layer made of high-performance, moisture-wicking polyester, with high collar with one-quarter zipper, raglan sleeves, and flatlock seams for maximum comfort. Ideal for the gym, outdoor activities, and everyday use. Product Ref: VTOPMTECHG

£14.50

Product Ref: OPT-1103-MIL/GREY

BASE LAYERS

HELIKON GEN III LEVEL 2 UNDERWEAR SET Lightweight, breathable, and compressible underwear set for cold weather use, made of seamless (flat seam) technology, consisting of a top with extended tail and raglan sleeves with thumbholes and a pair of drawers with comfortable fly and elastic waistband. Product Ref: KP-UN2-PO-02

£49.95

PENTAGON PLEXIS ACTIVITY SHIRT

PENTAGON PLEXIS ACTIVITY PANTS

BRANDIT BOXER SHORTS

Breathable and lightweight activity shirt made of a durable and stretchable knitted material blend with anti-bacterial properties and moisture-wicking Quick Dry technology. Comes with a slim-fit body design and flat-lock seams. Offers excellent comfort and thermal balance.

Breathable and lightweight activity pants made of durable and stretchable knitted material blend with anti-bacterial properties and moisture-wicking Quick Dry technology. Easily adapt to the shape of the body and come with flat-lock seams for maximum freedom of movement.

Lightweight boxer shorts made of soft cotton, with a button lock and hidden intrusion and elastic waistband for a comfortable fit.

Product Ref: K11009-01

Product Ref: K11008-01

£31.95

£27.95

Product Ref: 4500-10

£10.95

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HEADWEAR

PENTAGON BABYLON BOONIE HAT Lightweight boonie with a narrow brim, hidden tunnels around the hat’s crown for enhanced breathability, mesh lining in contrasting hi-vis orange colour, soft inner sweatband, double webbing loops around the hat and adjustable chin strap. Offers protection against the sun and rain. Perfect for all outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, or shooting. Product Ref: K13041-01

£23.95

PROPPER BOONIE HAT

HELIKON CPU HAT

PENTAGON JUNGLE HAT RIP-STOP

Hard-wearing boonie made from Ripstop fabric and sewn to military specification, with a wide reinforced brim, four metal mesh air vents for improved air circulation, adjustable chin strap, and multiple attachment points for customisation. Ideal for outdoor activities, fishing, camping, hiking or travel enthusiasts.

Redesigned boonie hat with concealed breathable mesh tunnels, narrow and adjustable brim, elastic web band around the crown, soft inner sweatband, adjustable chin strap with cord stopper and Loop patch on the top. Efficient protection against the sun and rain during all kinds of outdoor activities.

Comfortable and lightweight boonie hat with a wide reinforced brim, metal air vents on each side of the crown, multiple branch loops sewn around the crown, small inner utility pocket with hook-and-loop fastening, IR Velcro patch on the top, and adjustable chin strap.

Product Ref: KA-CPU-NR-41

Product Ref: K13014-03

Product Ref: F550155320

FROM £13.95

£13.95

£15.00

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HEADWEAR

MFH GI BOONIE HAT Sewn to military specification and made of shrink and wrinkle-resistant Cotton Ripstop, this functional and durable boonie hat has a wide reinforced brim, four metal mesh air vents, multiple attachment points and an adjustable chin strap. Excellent protection against the sun during any outdoor activity. Product Ref: 10713F

£10.95

PROPPER BDU PATROL CAP POLYCOTTON Comfortable and lightweight classic patrol cap made of hard-wearing Polycotton Twill, with single-ply construction, serged internal seams and plastic visor insert. Excellent for every military professional or enthusiast. Non-adjustable. Product Ref: F550512320

£6.95

BRANDIT LUMBERJACK WINTER CAP Warm winter hat with inner faux fur lining, protective earflaps with snap button, perforated holes for increased breathability, and buckled, adjustable closure at the back. Ideal for any outdoor activities in cold weather. Product Ref: 7010-41

£15.95

FOX OUTDOOR LUMBERJACK FUR HAT Warm and cosy fur hat with inner faux fur quilted lining, small and large protective earflaps, and chin strap with clip closure. Product Ref: 10033I

£15.95

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HEADWEAR

PENTAGON TACTICAL 2.0 BB CAP RIPSTOP Comfortable and durable tactical baseball cap with traditional 6-panel construction, two reinforced front panels, perforated air holes, six rows of bill stitching, reinforced brim’s edge, adjustable hook-and-loop strap at the back, front and back Loop panels and embroidered Pentagon logo. One size fits most. Product Ref: K13025-R-05MB

£10.95

YP LOW PROFILE CAMO WASHED CAP

CONDOR FLEX CAP

FLEXFIT WOOLY COMBED CAP

Classic baseball cap made of soft Cotton and Elasthane blend, with washed camo print, 6-panel construction, curved visor with 8-row stitching, soft buckram and perforated holes on each panel for enhanced breathability, and adjustable tab and brass buckle fastener at the back.

Classic baseball cap made of stretchy jersey fitted material, with 6-panel design, embroidered eyelets for ventilation, an integrated elastic sweatband, Loop patch panels on the front, top and back, stitching reinforcements and seamed front panel with full buckram.

Product Ref: 7048-10

Product Ref: 161080-019

Comfortable and lightweight, low profile baseball cap made of soft wool-like fabric, with a 6-panel design, curved visor with 8-row stitching, and perforated holes to keep the head cool. Patented FlexFit Tech technology guarantees elasticity and secure fit while Permacurv technology maintains the proper shape and curve of the visor.

£24.95

£20.95

Product Ref: 7049-78

DIRECT ACTION GO LOUD! FEED CAP

HELIKON LOGO CAP

PENTAGON ZAKROS RANGE CAP

Comfortable and lightweight baseball cap with a classic 6-panel design, Direct Action logo on the front panel, breathable net back panel, sturdy, wide brim, four rows of bill stitching, adjustable snapback fastening at the back for a perfect fit, and perforated air holes. One size fits most. Designed for use in hot weather conditions.

Baseball cap with traditional 6-panel construction, velour lining underneath visor, perforated air holes, hook-and-loop size adjuster at the back, set of Loop panels for IDs and patches, and embroidered Helikon logo at the front. Ideal for shooting sports enthusiast. One size fits most.

Lightweight and comfortable baseball cap made of durable and quick-drying Ripstop Nylon, with a pre-formed foldable brim for easy transport, laser-cut ventilation holes to keep the head cool, soft sweatband for added comfort, elasticated strap closure with plastic buckle at the back and elastic loop for hanging. One size fits most.

Product Ref: CP-GLFC-CTN-BRW

£12.95

£16.95 www.military1st.co.uk

Product Ref: CZ-LGC-PR-1211A

£19.95

Product Ref: K13038-17

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HEADWEAR

PENTAGON KORIS WATCH CAP Comfortable double-layer watch cap made of wool and polyester blend, with minimal seaming for extra comfort. Essential in cold weather. Perfect for the police, military, and EMT personnel. One size fits most. Product Ref: K13036-08

£7.95

VIPER LOGO BOB HAT

HELIKON RANGE BEANIE CAP

BRANDIT WATCH CAP

Warm and comfortable double-layered beanie hat with plain design and minimal seaming. Essential in cold weather conditions. One size fits most.

Lightweight beanie made of warm grid fleece, with three Loop panels for patches, small zip pocket on the back, minimal seams and cord hanging loop. Offers excellent protection against cold or wind. Ideal for law enforcement and military use, fishing and hunting enthusiasts, and other outdoor activities. Based on the famous USMC Beanie Cap. Part of Helikon’s Range Line. One size fits most.

A lightweight and comfortable watch cap with an elasticated fit and discreet Brandit labelling. Ideal for security or police personnel, for hiking and everyday use. One size fits most.

Product Ref: VHABOBLOGC

£6.50

Product Ref: 9171-8

£6.95

Product Ref: CZ-RBN-FG-11

£14.95 50

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HEADWEAR

MIL-TEC NET SCARF Soft and comfortable polycotton net scarf. It can serve as a scarf or a bandana. Product Ref: 12625070

£12.95

BRANDIT SHEMAG SCARF

CONDOR MULTI-WRAP

Soft and comfortable cotton scarf with knotted tassel ends. Can be worn as a headscarf or around the neck to protect from direct sun exposure. It can also be used as a protection from dust and sand.

Versatile, seamless multi-wrap made of stretchable, anti-static and moisture-wicking polyester micro-fibre. Fast and effective face camouflage and protection. Excellent thermal properties. One size fits most.

Product Ref: 7009-191

MFH TACTICAL 1 HOLE BALACLAVA Comfortable balaclava made of elasticated, moisture-wicking fabric, with mesh around the mouth area for better breathability, and reinforced seams. One size fits all.

£8.95

Product Ref: 212-008

MFH 3 HOLE BALACLAVA LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON

PENTAGON SKIRON NECK GAITER

MFH BANDANA COTTON

Extremely lightweight, soft, and comfortable cotton balaclava. Ideal for all outdoor pursuits such as Airsoft, paintballing as well as snowboarding, fishing, hunting etc.

Lightweight and ergonomically shaped seamless neck gaiter made of breathable, Quick Dry fabric with premium moisture-wicking treatment. One size fits all. Great for cycling, running, hiking and everyday use.

Soft and comfortable cotton bandana. Ideal for wearing as a necktie, headscarf, or pocket square. Perfect for covering mouth or head.

Product Ref: 10901J

Product Ref: K14013-DZ-00

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FROM £14.95

Product Ref: 10897B

£7.95

Product Ref: 16403G

£6.95

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BELTS

PENTAGON KOMVOS 1.5” SINGLE BELT Low-profile, hard-wearing belt, made of high-quality nylon scuba webbing, with nylon thread coating, airport-friendly non-metallic double bar POM buckle, easy blocking system and multi-row stitching. Recommended for military personnel, security and airport staff. Product Ref: K17063-08WG

£10.95

PROPPER COBRA RAPID RELEASE BELT HELIKON COBRA (FC38) Durable tactical belt made of double-layer nylon TACTICAL BELT

PENTAGON TACTICAL PURE PLUS 1.75” BELT

webbing, with genuine AustriAlpin Cobra FC38 quick-release buckle with dual retention prongs, stepless hook-and-loop length adjustment system, and hard-coated, anodised, and polished locking mechanism. Triple stitched. Use to hang thigh holsters or magazine bag, gas mask kits, and other equipment. Not suitable for climbing or as LSE use.

Tough and hard-wearing, an easily adjustable tactical belt made of durable nylon webbing with genuine, swift on and off AustriAlpin Cobra FC38 quick release buckle. Part of Helikon’s Patrol Line. Designed for everyday use. Not suitable for climbing or as LSE use.

Tactical duty belt with multi-row design, strong PVD coated 304 stainless steel safety buckle, high tensile double nylon webbing, stiffened plate, hook-and-loop locking system. Compatible with a wide range of Pentagon’s gear. An excellent choice for law enforcement and casual tasks.

Product Ref: PS-CC8-NL-35

Product Ref: K17062-03

Product Ref: F563475001

£39.95

£27.95

FIRST TACTICAL RANGE 1.75” BELT

CONDOR BDU BELT

MIL-TEC WEBBING BELT

Tactical belt made of double-duty pre-curved high-definition webbing reinforced with five rows of stitching, with airport-friendly, non-metallic Duraflex polymer double bar buckle with flip-tab buckle adjustments, cut and heat-treated tip for fray resistance, and concealed mini inner sleeve pocket. Wide construction for better fit and comfort.

Durable, low profile tactical belt made of 1.5” wide nylon webbing with airport friendly, plastic buckle with sturdy grip surface. Perfect choice for police, EMT, enforcement and military use.

Hard-wearing belt made of cotton canvas, with metal buckle and belt’s end.

£70.00

Product Ref: 240-003

Product Ref: 13110021

£9.95

£14.95

Product Ref: 143002-830

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GLOVES

MECHANIX WEAR RECON TACTICAL SHOOTING GLOVES

MECHANIX WEAR SPECIALTY VENT GLOVES These ultra-lightweight tactical gloves with breathable mesh and perforated 0.6mm palm for improved air circulation. Feature expandable flex joints, touchscreen capable palm and fingers, and integrated micro-fleece sweat wipe. Comfortable and hard-wearing, offer outstanding flexibility and protection. Perfect for military and law enforcement professionals, shooting sports and hunters. Product Ref: MSV-00

Comfortable, breathable, and hard-wearing shooting gloves with touchscreen compatible goatskin leather palm, flexible spandex at the back of the hand, pinched trigger finger for added comfort, dedicated flex points for improved mobility, TPR hook-and-loop wrist closure for a secure fit, and nylon loop for convenient storage. Part of Tactical Specialty range.

MECHANIX WEAR M-PACT GLOVES

Product Ref: TSRE-55

Product Ref: MPT-52

Extremely durable multipurpose gloves with synthetic leather palm, XRD palm padding with Armortex palm reinforcement, form-fitting TrekDry material, moulded TPR knuckle and finger impact protection, Impact Guard with EVA foam padding on the index finger, embossed and textured index finger and thumb, adjustable TPR wrist closure, and nylon cord loop for convenient storage.

£37.95

£29.95

MECHANIX WEAR THE ORIGINAL

MECHANIX WEAR FASTFIT GLOVES

Comfortable, breathable, and hard-wearing classic tactical gloves with seamless single layer palm of synthetic leather provides maximum control and dexterity, form-fitting TrekDry material, adjustable TPR wrist closure for a secure fit and nylon cord loop for convenient storage. Keep hands cool, dry and comfortable. Perfect for urban environments.

Lightweight and durable universal tactical gloves with anatomically designed 2-piece 0.6mm synthetic leather palm, breathable TrekDry cooling material, pinched fingertip construction, reinforced thumb and index finger, and stretchable elastic cuff. Ideal for military and law enforcement professionals, shooting sports and maintenance repair operations.

Product Ref: MG-08

Product Ref: MFF-05

£21.95

£14.95

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GLOVES

HELIKON RANGER WINTER GLOVES Hardwearing cowhide leather gloves for bushcraft enthusiasts, with adjustable cuffs and carabiner. Guarantee an excellent grip, protection, and warmth in harsh winter conditions. Part of Helikon’s Bushcraft Line.

HELIKON LUMBER GLOVES Hardwearing leather gloves for bushcraft enthusiasts, with elasticated and reinforced cuff with a hole and carabiner which allows attaching the gloves to the belt or backpack. Guarantee right grip and proper fit. Part of Helikon’s Bushcraft Line.

Product Ref: RK-RGW-LE-30

£51.95

Product Ref: RK-LBR-LE-30

£36.95

HELIKON RANGE TACTICAL HARD GLOVES Lightweight tactical gloves with durable, non-slip synthetic leather palm, breathable backhand, touchscreen compatible middle finger and thumb, slits on finger joints, microfiber along the thumb and fully adjustable hook-and-loop wrist closure. Maximum confidence and comfort at the shooting range. Part of Helikon’s Range Line.

Lightweight, breathable, and fast-drying tactical gloves made with genuine goat leather. Feature touchscreen-friendly fingertips, elastic fabric bonding, microfiber along the thumb, elasticated wrist closure and Hypalon loop for hanging and easy on and off. Offer great weapon feel, improved fitting and finger mobility, increased sensitivity, and maximum dexterity.

Lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying tactical gloves with touchscreen-friendly fingertips, microfiber along the thumb, stretchy fabric bonding, elasticated wrist closure and Hypalon loop for hanging and easy on and off. Offer an excellent weapon feel, enhanced fitting and finger mobility, improved sensitivity, and supreme dexterity.

Product Ref: RK-RNG-PO-4511A

Product Ref: GL-HARD-GLT-CBR

£37.95

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DIRECT ACTION HARD GLOVES LEATHER DIRECT ACTION LIGHT GLOVES LEATHER

£40.95

Product Ref: GL-LGHT-GLT-BLK

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GLOVES

PENTAGON KARIA GLOVES

PENTAGON TACTICAL STINGER GLOVES General-purpose tactical gloves made of quality suede leather, with breathable and stretchable fabric at the back of the hand, padded and reinforced palm, ventilated fingers, durable hard knuckle casing, extra casing to protect knuckles, grip patches all over, moisture-wicking sweatband, elastic cuff with hook-and-loop closure and hanging loops.

£28.95

Lightweight, protective gloves made of durable cowhide leather and fire-resistant DuPont Nomex fabric, with double stitching on the palm, padded finger joints, elasticated wrist, and short protective cuff. Perfect for work in harsh environments. Product Ref: P20001-03

£20.95

Product Ref: P20027-06

£23.95

Product Ref: P20008-01

PENTAGON SHORT CUFF PILOT GLOVES

Comfortable and durable gloves made of suede leather, with finger joint slits for unrestricted movements, air circulation system, reinforced palm with padded palm protectors, grip patches throughout, and elasticated wrist cuffs with a hook-and-loop closure. Perfect for military personnel or airsoft players.

PENTAGON 1/2 DUTY MECHANIC GLOVES Lightweight and comfortable fingerless gloves made of suede leather, with ventilated air holes, reinforced palm, additional leather patch to protect knuckles, grip patches throughout the gloves, and elasticated wrist cuff with adjustable hook-and-loop closure. Perfect for everyday wear.

PENTAGON TRITON FLEECE GLOVES Lightweight gloves made of superfine fleece with flat seams and elasticated cuffs. Comfortable and warm, perfect for cold weather. Product Ref: K14027-08WG

£8.95

Product Ref: P20010-SH-03

£13.95

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GLOVES

WILEY X APX SMARTTOUCH GLOVES

WILEY X DURTAC SMARTTOUCH GLOVES Versatile tactical gloves with touchscreen-compatible index finger and thumb, moulded thermoplastic knuckle guard for impact and abrasion resistance, synthetic leather palm and silicone print on critical areas for improved grip, neoprene cuff with easy-grip moulded TPR closure, and ventilated fingers to provide a custom fit and sufficient airflow.

Product Ref: G750

Product Ref: G700

£35.00

£43.50

CONDOR STRYKER PADDED KNUCKLE GLOVES Universal tactical gloves with reinforced synthetic leather palm, 2-way stretch spandex backhand for flexibility and breathability, high-density padded knuckle for impact protection, silicone anti-slip treatment fingertips for enhanced grip, and hook-and-loop cuff closure with moulded rubber tab. Excellent for shooting and Airsoft. Product Ref: 226-003

All-purpose tactical gloves with synthetic leather knuckle and palm protector, SmartTouch system on the thumb and index finger, ventilated fingers, and mesh back, reinforced thumb and palm patch in high-wear areas, moisture-wicking heavy-duty Lycra gussets, silicone print for enhanced grip on strategic points, and hook-and-loop adjustable cuff for a custom fit.

CONDOR HK228 SHOOTER GLOVES

MFH MISSION TACTICAL GLOVES

Classic tactical gloves with two-way stretch spandex backhand, padded synthetic leather palm, mesh backing, terry cloth thumb wipe, silicone anti-slip fingertips, and hook-and-loop cuff closure. Lightweight, flexible, and breathable, perfect for shooting sports and everyday use.

Hard-wearing, breathable, and quick-drying tactical gloves with leather-lined palm and part of the back of the hand, plastic knuckle protector, vent holes on knuckles for added breathability, foldable thumb and index finger, and rubber hook-and-loop cuff closure for a secure fit.

Product Ref: 228-007

Product Ref: 15847R

£25.95

£23.95

£27.95 56

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GLOVES

KINETIXX X-BUTHUS GLOVE KINETIXX X-ROPE GLOVE Flame and heat resistant tactical gloves with Sharktec FR palm for max grip, dynamic 3D Pyramid technology for shock and vibration absorption, reinforced knuckles and fingertips, and durable hard knuckle casing for added safety. Thermally insulated with air cushion function to prevent injuries. Hook-and-loop wrist closure offers a perfect fit.

Quality gloves with an ergonomic shape for a perfect fit, leather on the palms for good grip and tactility, digital leather reinforcements, padded thumb gusset for extra cushion, seam cover for detachable trigger finger, and extended cuff with elastic band on the wrist and a sleeve cuff. Product Ref: W+R-7100-290

£83.95

Product Ref: W+R-7100-210

£134.95

KINETIXX X-PECT GLOVE

KINETIXX X-MAMBA GLOVE

KINETIXX X-SIREX GLOVE

Extremely durable tactical gloves with synthetic leather palm, soft TPE knuckle and fingers protector, digital leather reinforcements and hook-and-loop wrist closure. Perfect for tactical operations and any outdoor activities. Suitable for police, S.W.A.T, SEK and military special forces.

Durable, water repellent tactical gloves with full-grain leather on the palms for good grip, hook-and-loop secured elasticated wrist closure for a perfect fit and loops for hanging. Anatomically shaped with a watch insert. Perfect for tactical operations and all outdoor activities.

Lightweight tactical gloves with digital leather on the palm for better grip, bi-elastic material on the back and hook-and-loop wrist closure for a perfect fit. Anatomically shaped with a watch insert. Ideal for security duties, shooting and any outdoor activities.

Product Ref: W+R-7100-260-1

Product Ref: W+R-7100-160

Product Ref: W+R-7100-230

£37.95

£31.95

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GLOVES

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S MEDIUM DUTY PADDED GLOVE FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT PATROL GLOVE Built from machine-washable goatskin leather and snag proof stretch material, these lightweight and fast-drying gloves come with reliable Pistol Grip palm, sturdy U-shaped gusset, and adjustable, rubberised hook-and-loop closure with BezelCuff watch cut-out. Great for shooting range, patrol duties, driving and everyday work.

£29.95

VIPER TACTICAL ELITE GLOVES

VIPER SPECIAL OPS GLOVES

Lightweight, general-purpose tactical gloves with durable knuckle casing, neoprene-lined upper, palm with mesh fabric, textured grip panels, inner fleece lining, vent holes on each finger, hook-and-loop adjustable wrist and plastic hook on the side for easy storage and transportation.

Ultra-lightweight general purpose tactical gloves made of durable and quick-drying material, with padded palm for added comfort, hand adjustment band for secure fit, and hook-and-loop adjustable Neoprene wrist support.

Product Ref: BVGLOELVCAM

£14.85

Product Ref: 150005-019

£34.95

Product Ref: 150001-019

£22.50

Midweight tactical gloves made of snag proof stretch woven fabric, with machine washable goatskin palm, Pistol Grip Palm, non-porous perforated foam knuckle padding and neoprene knuckles, U-shaped thumb gusset, TouchTac fingertip construction and BezelCuff watch cut-out.

Product Ref: BVGLOSOPBLK

MIL-TEC SOFTSHELL THINSULATE GLOVES Warm softshell gloves with soft internal fleece lining and Thinsulate inner filling, rubberised palm, faux leather inserts on middle, forefinger and thumb, elastic wrist, and small integrated clips. Provide superb insulation and protection for winter conditions. Product Ref: 12521302

£17.95

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FOOTWEAR

MAGNUM VIPER PRO 8.0 SIDE ZIP BOOTS Tactical boots with a durable full-grain leather upper with 900D nylon and ballistic nylon mesh panels, side YKK zipper for quick and easy on/off, EVA midsole, and high traction, oil-, fuel- and slip-resistant SRA outsole. Come with a lightweight fibre-glass shank, foam ankle roll pads, TPU reinforced toe box and heel counter, padded microfibre collar, and Cambrelle lining, which keep the foot dry and safe. Product Ref: M810043

£89.95

MAGNUM ELITE SPIDER X 5.0 BOOTS Tactical boots made of quality leather with durable Cordura AFT 3D fabric air mesh, with M-P.A.C.T Power PU insole and compression moulded RECOIL midsole, fast-wicking lining, oil and slip-resistant Vibram rubber outsole, external heel clip, rustproof and anti-glare hardware, and genuine YKK side zipper for easy donning and doffing. Product Ref: M801599-021-01

£130.00

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MAGNUM STRIKE FORCE 8.0 SIDE ZIP WATERPROOF BOOTS

MAGNUM STORM TRAIL LITE UNIFORM TRAINERS

Exceptional tactical boots with innovative ExoGel ankle impact protection and high-traction, multi-surface Michelin rubber outsole, inspired by the Michelin tires. Made of sturdy waterproof leather with hard-wearing breathable mesh panels, PU foam insole and compression moulded RECOIL midsole, non-metallic, scanner safe composite hardware and YKK side zip for easy access.

Remarkably lightweight trainers with a tight-weave technical mesh upper, abrasion-resistant PU overlays, removable moulded EVA insole and impact-absorbing CMEVA midsole, aggressive rubber outsole and secure ghillie lacing system. Offer enhanced long-lasting comfort and breathability and extra support and protection in any situation.

Product Ref: M801395-021-01

Product Ref: M801593-021-01

£99.99

£55.00 59

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BRANDIT TACTICAL BOOTS NEXT GENERATION Lightweight tactical boots made of durable suede leather and nylon mesh, with dynamic design, shock and vibration-reducing EVA midsole, an oil-resistant non-slip Nitril outsole, reinforced toe cap and heel, padded collar, and eight eyelets and six D-loops for speed lacing. Offer perfect protection to the foot and ankle. Product Ref: 9047-2

£53.95

BRANDIT DEFENSE BOOTS Lightweight and hard-wearing modern military boots with breathable upper of microfibre and 600D Nylon, shock and vibration-absorbing EVA midsole, non-slip, abrasion and oil-resistant rubber outsole, nine loop lacing system with hooks and eyelets for a secure fit and pull-on loop at the back. Product Ref: 9048-2

£64.95

BRANDIT PHANTOM BOOTS 10 EYELET Fashionable boots made of high-quality leather, with screwed, glued and oil-resistant rubber outsole, multi-directional lugs for extreme traction, reinforced heel counter for further support, steel toe cap, removable foam insole and durable metal eyelets. Perfect for cadets, guards and service personnel. Product Ref: 9002-2

BRANDIT TACTICAL BOOTS Breathable and water-repellent tactical boots made of resilient Cordura Nylon and genuine leather, with Thinsulate thermal inner lining, slip-resistant outsole, reinforced toe cap and heel, comfortably padded collar, five eyelets and four D-loops for speed lacing. Product Ref: 9010-4

£48.95

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FOOTWEAR

BRANDIT BW COMBAT BOOTS MODEL 2000 Army-style boots with lined soft leather interior, reinforced heel, robust 3-part oil-resistant rubber sole, padded upper and cushioned collar, speed lacing system and eight durable metal loops for a better fit. Design based on current issue German combat boots. Product Ref: 9033-2

£85.95

MIL-TEC COMBAT BOOTS GENERATION II

MIL-TEC CORDURA US JUNGLE COMBAT BOOTS

Lightweight and water-resistant tactical boots made of action leather and 1200D polyester, with slip guard rubber sole, reinforced toe and heel cap, Achilles heel padding and padded tongue.

Classic military boots with leather and 1000D Cordura Nylon upper, nylon reinforcements, reinforced toe cap and heel, tough, oil-proof Panama sole, padded collar and two eyelets and six D-loops for speed lacing.

Product Ref: 12829002

£74.95

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Product Ref: 12825002

£69.95

MIL-TEC TACTICAL SIDE ZIP BOOTS Tactical boots made of leather and 1200D Cordura, with Thinsulate lining, reinforced toe cap and heel, anti-slip rubber outsole, padded tongue and suede collar, speed lacing system and durable side-zipper with hook-and-loop tab. Product Ref: 12822102

£58.95

FOOTWEAR

PENTAGON ACHILLES 6” TREKKING BOOTS Lightweight trekking boots with durable suede leather and 1200D Nylon upper, 4000mm Dintex water-resistant membrane, moisture-wicking Coolmax inner liner, removable Ortholite insole, EVA midsole, rubber outsole, rubberised and strengthen toe cap and heel, padded tongue and upper and secure lacing system with hooks, loops and metal eyelets. Product Ref: K15031-04DT

£93.95

PENTAGON ACHILLES XTR 8” TACTICAL BOOTS Durable and lightweight military-style boots with leather and 1200D Nylon Ripstop upper, waterproof Hydroguard membrane, impact-absorbing EVA midsole, high traction rubber outsole with multi-directional lugs, rubberised and strengthen toe cap and heel, brake zone on the heel, padded tongue and ankle, durable laces, and eight lace system points. Offer support, comfort, maximum grip and excellent traction.

JACK PYKE HUNTERS BOOTS

JACK PYKE TUNDRA BOOTS 2

Waterproof hunting boots with a full-grain leather upper, breathable Hydroguard membrane, Thinsulate insulation, odour-resistant Agion antimicrobial treatment, Vibram Trek rubber sole, high rubber rand for all-terrain protection. These boots also have padded tongue and heel technology as well as a speed lace system.

Durable and comfortable hiking boots made of enduring 900D Cordura with waterproof Hydroguard membrane, with EVA and rubber sole, toe and heel reinforcements and internal mesh lining for comfort, protection, and increased breathability. Perfect for any outdoor activity.

Product Ref: JBOOHUN

£79.95

£135.00

Product Ref: JBOOTUNEVO

Product Ref: K15032-01

£97.95 62

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FOOTWEAR

VIPER SPECIAL OPS BOOTS

PENTAGON HYBRID TACTICAL SHOES Stylish and lightweight trainers with EVA insole, EVA and TPR rubber outsole, breathable lining and anti-slip and oil resistant sole. Perfect for any outdoor activities.

£58.95

Lightweight and comfortable tactical boots with durable 1000D Cordura upper, breathable, and moisture-wicking lining, integrated EVA midsole, internal nylon stabiliser shank, high-traction rubber outsole with multi-directional lugs, outsole wrap on the medial side, moulded TPU heel stabiliser and padded collar and tongue. Offer maximum comfort, shock absorption and excellent traction. Product Ref: VBOOVENCOY

£79.95 www.military1st.co.uk

Product Ref: VBOOSOPMC

£79.95

Product Ref: K15037-06CG

VIPER VENOM BOOTS

Lightweight and breathable tactical boots with suede leather and 1000D Cordura upper, side zippers secured with hook-and-loop tabs, EVA rubber outsole, moisture-wicking removable Viper insole, high-performance EVA rubber sole, comfortable inner padding on the tongue and seven eyelets for a better fit.

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S 7” OPERATOR BOOTS Made of durable synthetic suede leather and with a breathable mesh upper, these tactical boots come with integrated side vents, soft inner padding, gusseted tongue, torsion flex fibreglass reinforced composite shank, OrthoLite foam top layer, Achilles flex point, lightweight TPU heel clip, and a slip-resistant rubber outsole with the fast lacing system. Perfect for patrol and mission duty. Product Ref: 165010-019

£124.95

HIGHLANDER ECHO BOOTS Military-style boots with hard-wearing leather construction, Cordura and Aero mesh panels for breathability and moisture control, EVA insole for added comfort, acid, and oil-resistant moulded sole, non-metallic, rustproof and scanner safe composite toe, padded tongue and ankle for support and comfort, seven eyelets with speed lace system and durable round laces. Product Ref: FOT145-BK

£57.95 63

FOOTWEAR

1000 MILE ULTIMATE LIGHTWEIGHT WALKING SOCKS Double layer walking socks with a soft wool-mix outer layer and moisture-wicking Tactel inner layer to maintain a comfortable temperature, prevent blisters and reduce wear. HeelPower grips the heel keeping the sock firmly in place and helping to decrease irritation on the skin. Ideal for three-season walking in all boots. Product Ref: 3195B

£13.95

1000 MILE FUSION SPORT SOCKS

Light, summer walking socks with a unique combination of fibres to maintain a comfortable temperature and moisture-wicking Tactel inner layer to prevent blisters and reduce wear. Heel Power technology keeps the socks firmly in place. Ideal for two-season walking and off-road activities in lightweight boots and approach or trail shoes.

Innovative running socks with double-layer construction, soft, moisture-wicking and breathable Tactel inner layer, shaped padding on the toe area and ball of the foot, extended padding on the heel, ankle and the Achilles area, flat toe seam and ventilation mesh on the top of the foot.

Product Ref: 1998C

£12.45

£12.95

Product Ref: 2029B

1000 MILE ALL TERRAIN SOCKS

1000 MILE BREEZE LITE SOCKS

Light, soft and cooling walking socks with a merino wool outer layer and moisture-wicking Tactel inner layer, friction-reducing flat toe seam, airflow channels and top of the foot venting and arch bracing for support and custom fit. Perfect for hiking in warm temperatures.

Ultimate double-layer summer running socks made from cooling yarns, with a breathable, vented outer layer and ultra-soft inner liner. Offer UV protection, cooling effect and a comfortable fit.

Product Ref: 1950G

£11.95

Product Ref: SOC084-OG

HIGHLANDER TASKFORCE SOCKS

HIGHLANDER CRUSADER SOCKS

HIGHLANDER COMBAT SOCKS

Made of warm, quick-dry wool blend, with reinforced heel and toe, anatomical grip area and extra padding in key performance areas to reduce friction and moisture. Designed with seamless technology and vents for superior comfort and support on long marches.

Hot weather socks made of Coolmax fabric with perspiration vents for maximum breathability. Featuring elasticated midsole and anatomical grip area, reinforced heel, and toe, cushioned sole and flatlock stitching for reduced rubbing and blisters. Ideal for patrols in warm climates.

Based on the British Army design, made of a warm, durable, and fast-drying wool blend. Featuring reinforced heel and toe, cushioned sole and reinforced in key areas. Excellent all-year socks.

Product Ref: SOC083-OG

Product Ref: SOC082-OG

£10.95

£8.95

£12.45

1000 MILE APPROACH SOCKS

Product Ref: 2010W

HIGHLANDER NORWEGIAN ARMY SOCKS Based on the Norwegian Army design, with high wool content for optimal warmth and insulation even if wet and padding in critical areas to absorb shock and prevent blisters. Perfect for operations in freezing temperatures.

£14.95

Product Ref: SOC081-OG

£8.95

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FOOTWEAR

PENTAGON PHINEAS SOCKS

PENTAGON LOW CUT SOCKS

PENTAGON INVISIBLE SOCKS

Hard-wearing socks made with super fine cotton with natural anti-bacterial properties. They have an anatomical design and irritation-free components for outstanding comfort, an elastic layout for better blood circulation and superabsorbent towel backing for moisture management. Breathable and quick-drying, perfect for everyday use and outdoor activities.

Durable, low cut socks made with super fine cotton with natural anti-bacterial properties. They have an anatomical design and irritation-free components for excellent comfort, an elastic layout for bette blood circulation and superabsorbent towel backing for moisture management. Breathable and quick-drying, perfect for warm weather conditions.

Strong invisible socks made with super fine cotton with natural anti-bacterial properties. They have an anatomical design and irritation-free components for exceptional comfort, an elastic layout for better blood circulation and superabsorbent towel backing for moisture management. Breathable and quick-drying, perfect for hot weather conditions. Perfect for everyday use and outdoor activities.

Product Ref: EL14012-17

£7.95

Product Ref: EL14014-06

JACK PYKE PEBBLE SHOOTING SOCKS

JACK PYKE DIAMOND SHOOTING SOCKS

JACK PYKE PLAIN SHOOTING SOCKS

Comfortable and hard-wearing classic woollen shooting socks made with natural wool, with an anatomic gripping area to stop them from riding down. Perfect for hunting, trekking, or hiking. Matching garters included.

Comfortable and long-lasting classic woollen shooting socks with an attractive pattern and anatomic gripping area to stop them from riding down. Ideal for hunting, trekking, or hiking. Complete with matching garters.

Comfortable and durable traditional woollen shooting socks with anatomic gripping area to stop them from riding down. Complete with matching garters. Excellent for hunting, trekking, or hiking.

Product Ref: JSOSHPG

Product Ref: JSOSHDNAV

Product Ref: JSOSPLG

£26.50

£20.95

£16.95

WISPORT WINTER TREKKING SOCKS

WISPORT SUMMER TREKKING SOCKS

Warm and breathable winter socks with anatomical shape, soft lining in all critical places, wide cuffs with carefully selected flexibility, proper reinforcements, and flat seams around the toes. Keep feet warm and dry even in extreme weather conditions.

Comfortable summer socks with anatomical shape, soft lining in all critical places, wide cuffs, proper enforcements and flat seams around the toes, flexible straps on foot and around the ankle, as well as special stitching on the instep. Ensure the comfort of wearing during the summer and in warm weather conditions.

WISPORT 4 SEASONS TREKKING SOCKS

£7.95

Product Ref: WIN-TREK-BL-GR

£9.95 www.military1st.co.uk

Product Ref: EL14013-17

Product Ref: SUM-TREK-BZ

£6.95

£7.95

Breathable trekking socks with anatomical shape, soft lining in all critical places, wide cuffs with carefully selected flexibility, proper reinforcements, and flat seams around the toes. Keep feet cool and dry all year round. Product Ref: 4S-TREK-OL

£6.95 65

FOOTWEAR

MIL-TEC SNOW BOOTS ARCTIC Warm and durable winter boots with rugged polyester and rubber upper, max grip rubber outsole and removable lining of aluminium, polyester and Thinsulate. Come with buckles for adjusting the width and drawstrings with cord locks. Waterproof up to the ankles. Perfect for extreme cold weather. Product Ref: 12876000

£74.95

JACK PYKE ASHCOMBE NEOPRENE WELLINGTON BOOTS

Durable waterproof wellies with full-length zipper fastening with waterproof gusset, skid-resistant, high grip rubber sole with multi-directional lugs, and 3mm neoprene lining. Perfect for everyday wear, camping and festivals.

Tough waterproof wellies with skid-resistant, high grip rubber sole with multi-directional lugs and 3mm neoprene lining. Ideal for everyday wear, camping and festivals.

Product Ref: JBOOWASHZIP

£55.00

£70.00

WISPORT YETI GAITERS

MAGNUM M-P.A.C.T INSOLES

Sturdy gaiters with full-length zipper and hook and loop storm flap with a press stud, front laces hook for added security, upper with elastic drawcord and cord lock, elasticated calf and ankle section for a close fit and adjustable Kevlar underfoot cord. Protect boots, trousers and legs against snow, mud, sand, water, and ticks. One size fits all.

Lightweight insoles with a soft upper layer that adjusts to the foot’s contours for increased comfort, lighter density bottom layer for the stability of the arch and heel, dual impact-absorbing elastomer pads and moisture-wicking footbed with arch ventilation for breathability and comfort. One pair per pack.

Product Ref: YETI-OD

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JACK PYKE ASHCOMBE ZIPPED WELLINGTON BOOTS

Product Ref: 56947-GREY

£12.95

Product Ref: JBOOWASHGUS

LOCK LACES ELASTIC NO TIE SHOELACES No-tie shoelaces with patented double-eyelet lock device and strong elastic bungee cords. Guarantee a secure and comfortable fit and are perfect for all styles of running or hiking shoes. Each pack contains two 48” elastic laces, two cord clips and a spring-loaded quick-release lock. One size fits all. Product Ref: LL-001049

£7.45

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BAGS AND RUCKSACKS

MAXPEDITION SKYVALE MESSENGER BAG MAXPEDITION TIBURON BACKPACK Ergonomic backpack with comfortable yoke-style straps, adjustable sternum strap and stowable padded waist belt with gear loops. It comes with a lockable main compartment with hydration bladder sleeve and grayscale interior, front admin pocket, padded tech pocket and laser-cut ATLAS Attachment Lattice System. Made of two types of lightweight ballistic nylon fabrics with Teflon fabric protector for durability and water- and abrasion-resistance. Product Ref: TBRGRY

Product Ref: SKYGRY

£281.95

MAXPEDITION ENTITY 19L CCW-ENABLED BACKPACK

£197.95

MAXPEDITION LITHVORE BACKPACK

Tactical backpack with a low profile, subdued exterior made of 500D N/P Hybrid heathered fabric with Polyurethane coating, a spacious, grayscale main compartment with 13” laptop sleeve, Loop-lined rear CCW compartment and expandable external bottle holders. It features reinforced MOLLE/PALS attachment points, ergonomic padded shoulder straps and Shapeshift webbing top carry handle.

Ergonomic backpack with a functional front admin pocket, expandable bottle pockets, laser-cut attachment lattice system and bottom shock cord retention array. 3D air mesh padded back, padded shoulder straps, and reinforced Shapeshift handle guarantee comfortable carry throughout the day. Made of abrasion-resistant 1000D and 500D Hex Ripstop Ballistic Nylon fabrics with Teflon fabric protector.

Product Ref: NTTPK19AS

Product Ref: LTHGRY

£179.95 www.military1st.co.uk

Messenger bag with a frontal organiser, magnetic and zippered closure, main compartment with numerous pockets, sleeves, and loops, 15” laptop compartment and padded tablet sleeve, rear CCW compartment and laser-cut ATLAS Attachment Lattice System. It comes with a shoulder strap made of durable seatbelt webbing, a curved shoulder pad, an adjustable and storable waist belt, and a reinforced grab handle.

£164.95

MAXPEDITION ENTITY 9L CROSSBODY BAG Small crossbody bag with a sleek, modern exterior and a grayscale interior optimised for the organisation, a signature expandable bottle holder and side pocket for extra storage, reinforced MOLLE attachment points and quick-access lockable CCW compartment. It has an adjustable reinforced seatbelt webbing shoulder strap with a removable shoulder pad, stowable waist belt and comfortable grab handle. Product Ref: NTTCBSAS

£135.95 67

BAGS AND RUCKSACKS

HELIKON BAIL OUT BAG BACKPACK Bespoke escape backpack with 25L capacity, four internal mesh pockets and MOLLE panel, sleeping mat-convertible hydration system pocket, two external zippered pockets and water bottle pockets, additional beavertail transformable into an improvised bag, profiled shoulder straps with a semi-elastic chest strap, and four external handles. Can be attached to the back of a car seat. Product Ref: PL-BOB-NL-35

HELIKON ELEVATION BACKPACK Lightweight, all-purpose backpack with approx. 35L capacity, spacious, hydration-compatible main compartment with clamshell opening and inner pockets, safe, top pocket for glasses or smartphone, elastic front pocket for bulky items, slim pockets and MOLLE/PALS panels on sides, adjustable profiled shoulder straps with sternum strap, mesh-covered, breathable, and padded back, and waist belt with a detachable webbing strap and side pockets.

£131.95

Product Ref: PL-EVN-NL-1919A

HELIKON SUMMIT BACKPACK

HELIKON DOWNTOWN BACKPACK

HELIKON EDC PACK BACKPACK

Contemporary hiking backpack made of lightweight Cordura Nylon, with approx. 40L capacity, hydration bladder compatible main compartment with rolltop closure and extra access point via front zipper, top pocket for small items, side mesh pockets, elastic mesh beavertail, removable back stiffener, profiled shoulder straps and hip belt and semi-elastic chest strap.

Universal tactical backpack made of Cordura Nylon, with approx. 27L capacity and CCW compatibility, with a customisable main compartment, stiffened laptop sleeve pocket, sunglasses pocket and medium-sized pocket at the front, vertical side pockets with internal sleeve pockets and mesh 0.5L water bottle storage, adjustable and padded body contour shoulder straps, stiffen padded back with mesh lining and a durable, softly padded top carry handle.

EDC backpack made of 500D Cordura, with approx. 21L capacity, loop lined front compartment, hydration-compatible compartment, two micromesh side pockets, PALS webbing for extra MOLLE attachments, padded and ergonomically shaped back, adjustable, mesh-lined shoulder straps with sternum strap, detachable hip belt and durable padded grab handle. Part of the Helikon Urban Line.

Product Ref: PL-SMT-CD-65

£108.95

Product Ref: PL-DTN-NL-1919A

£113.95

Product Ref: PL-EDC-CD-03

£48.95

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BAGS AND RUCKSACKS

JACK PYKE CANVAS FOLD TOP RUCKSACK Functional roll-top backpack with the main compartment secured with zipper and leather strap, internal sleeve, and zippered pockets, zipped front compartment, side compression straps, padded shoulder straps and back and quick release sternum strap.

JACK PYKE CANVAS DOG BAG Classic dog bag made of durable Cotton Canvas fabric, with a large main compartment with a water-resistant lining, a traditional buckle fastening, leather trim and fully adjustable shoulder strap. Perfect for storing dog and bird watching paraphernalia. Ideal for fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. Product Ref: JBAGDOGCANBRN

Product Ref: JRUCFTOPCANG

£25.95

£31.50

JACK PYKE CANVAS DAY PACK

JACK PYKE CANVAS BACKPACK

JACK PYKE CANVAS FIELD PACK

Practical all-around backpack made of durable cotton canvas, with padded shoulder straps and back, large main compartment with drawstring closure, medium-sized front pocket and two side pockets.

Versatile backpack with a zipped main compartment, an internal elasticated sleeve pocket and waterproof leather base, small front compartment, padded shoulder straps and back, and top leather carry handle.

Vintage-style canvas field pack with a zipped main compartment, internal sleeve pockets, concealed front compartment, two elasticated side pockets, padded shoulder straps with leather trims, padded back and leather carry handle.

Product Ref: JPKDAYCANG

Product Ref: JPKBACKCANF

Product Ref: JPKFLDCANF

£27.95

£25.95

£24.95

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BAGS AND RUCKSACKS

WISPORT SPARROW 20 II RUCKSACK Military rucksack with two compartments, a front pocket with an internal organiser, MOLLE webbing throughout and side compression straps for regulating the pack’s capacity and mounting additional gear. Moreover, there is a large pocket and divider in the main compartment and two extra pockets inside the secondary chamber. It also comes with ergonomic, quick-release shoulder straps and an ACS suspension system and is CamelBak-compatible. Product Ref: SPARROW20IICOYOTE

FROM £79.95

WISPORT CROSSFIRE SHOULDER BAG AND RUCKSACK

MOLLE compatible hiking backpack made of Cordura Nylon with DuPont Teflon fabric protection, with 65L capacity, main compartment with two separate chambers, two detachable side pockets, two side slip pockets, two lid pockets, MOLLE webbing and multiple attachments points, FAS Plus Ergonomic carrying system and removable aluminium frame, adjustable and padded shoulder straps with a chest strap, and strengthened waist belt. Product Ref: RACCOON65MC-TRO

FROM £199.95

WISPORT CRAFTER RUCKSACK

WISPORT WHISTLER 35 II RUCKSACK

All-purpose tactical backpack/shoulder bag, with adjustable capacity (approx. 45-65L), large main compartment with internal pockets, adjustable quick-detach FAS Plus Military suspension system, heavily padded back, padded and stowable yoke-style backpack straps, removable shoulder strap and waist belt, durable rubberised carrying handles and PALS webbing.

New generation survival backpack made of Cordura Nylon with waterproof PU coating, with 55L capacity, 2-way access main compartment with clamshell opening and lifted lid with pocket, PALS webbing throughout, body-contouring shoulder straps, detachable and padded waist belt, air-mesh-padded back and SAS Plus carrying system. CamelBak compatible. Complete waterproof rain cover hidden inside dedicated bottom pocket.

Survival backpack with 35L capacity, large main compartment with internal pockets and hydration bladder sleeve, external admin compartment with multiple organisers, small front zipped pocket, two side sleeve pockets, MOLLE webbing throughout, padded back, enhanced SAS Ergonomic Military carrying system, adjustable shoulder straps with a chest strap, removable hip belt and rain cover hidden inside a dedicated compartment.

Product Ref: CROSSFIRERAL7013

Product Ref: CRAFTERMC

Product Ref: WHISTLER35IICOYOTE

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FROM £129.95

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CONDOR FAIL SAFE URBAN PACK GEN II Streamlined, low-profile backpack with 16L capacity, two roomy compartments with inner pockets and organisers, five outer pockets, adjustable padded shoulder straps with a chest strap, detachable waist belt, Airflow back system, side straps and Hypalon attachment points, and removable rain cover stored inside a dedicated pocket. Perfect for both demanding tactical tasks and off-duty day trips. Product Ref: 111190-027

CONDOR FRONTIER OUTDOOR PACK Versatile backpack with 20L capacity, large main compartment, clamshell opening, padded laptop and tablet sleeves, reinforced bottom and backside section with tube access suitable for hydration bladder up to 2.5L. Airmesh padded adjustable shoulder straps and Air-Flow back system provide great comfort when carried while front MOLLE webbing panel allows additional attachments. Product Ref: 111074-018

£136.95

FROM £132.95

CONDOR JAVELIN RIFLE CASE 36”

CONDOR MEDIUM ASSAULT PACK

CONDOR CONVOY OUTDOOR PACK

All-purpose tactical rifle case made of durable 1000D Polyester with lockable, Loop lined and expandable main compartment, removable hook-and-loop straps for securing a weapon, two external zipped compartments with Loop lining, removable, fully adjustable, and padded shoulder straps and two handles with a padded wrap. Fits most up to 36” (91.5cm) in length.

Tactical backpack with approx. 30L capacity, large main compartment with hydration bladder sleeve and greyscale interior, top admin compartment, customisable bottom compartment, concealed back compartment, external MOLLE webbing, padded and ergonomic back, shoulder straps and removable padded waist belt and heavy-duty carrying/drag handle.

Hydration compatible day pack with approx. 22L capacity, large main compartment with padded sleeve for tablet/laptop, front admin compartment, side and bottom pockets, heavyweight webbing for modular attachments, airflow enhancing mesh padded back, padded shoulder straps, detachable waist belt and strong carrying handles. Perfect for the military as well as camping and hiking.

Product Ref: 111046-027

Product Ref: 129-498

Product Ref: 169-498

£104.95

£79.95

FROM £76.95

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BRANDIT AVIATOR 80 BACKPACK

BRANDIT US COOPER RUCKSACK LARGE Tactical backpack with approx. 40L capacity, two separate main compartments, two front admin pockets, back pocket for hydration bladder, MOLLE webbing throughout, generously padded back, adjustable padded shoulder straps, adjustable and removable hip belt, and sturdy carry handle on top.

Product Ref: 8017-1

£96.95

Product Ref: 8008-161

£37.95

BRANDIT COMBAT BACKPACK

BRANDIT US COOPER SLING PACK

BRANDIT WAIST BAG

Heavy-duty military backpack with a water-resistant inner coating, 65L capacity, large main compartment with internal sleeve pocket, separate bottom boot compartment, two side pockets and two pockets inside the top cover, padded shoulder straps, durable carrying handle and removable and adjustable waist strap.

Functional sling pack with approx. 8L capacity, large main compartment with two internal pockets, small front admin pocket, medium-size front zipped admin pocket with an external zipped pocket, MOLLE webbing throughout, soft grab handle and adjustable, ambidextrous, and padded shoulder strap with breathable mesh and anti-slip section.

Lightweight and functional waist bag with a spacious main compartment with chlorofibre lining for increased water repellent properties, front pocket, two small utility pockets on the sides, additional back pocket, adjustable waist. Perfect choice for urban and outdoor activities.

Product Ref: 8003-10

£32.95

Robust hiking backpack with 80L capacity, water-resistant construction, spacious main compartment, flap pocket and two side pockets, front, and side loops for vertical attachments, padded back with BAS (Brandit Air System), adjustable shoulder straps with a chest strap, strong carry handle and padded hip belt.

Product Ref: 8036-161

Product Ref: 8028-5

£12.95

£35.95 www.military1st.co.uk

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CIVILIAN LAB GRAYMAN TONTO CONCEALED CARRY MINI-MESSENGER SHOULDER BAG

CIVILIAN LAB GRAYMAN MPC MULTI PISTOL CARRIER

CIVILIAN LAB GRAYMAN KATO TABLET NETBOOK MESSENGER

Low-profile urban CCW mini-messenger pack with 3.1 L capacity, padded and lined main compartment, front admin pocket with multiple organisers, two side pouches and padded sleeve pocket on the back, wide adjustable shoulder strap and durable back handle. PU-coated for added flexibility, impact and water resistance.

Compact shoulder bag with a set of movable, padded, and stiffened dividers inside the lockable main compartment, padded top pocket, large external D-ring, and side MOLLE panels for extra pouches and patches. Perfect everyday carry bag for collectors and instructors, offers plenty of space to store multiple pistols, ammo pouches, magazines and cleaning kit, hard drives, lenses, cold drinks, etc.

Modular shoulder bag with a spacious, padded main compartment, padded, and quilted fast-access back pocket and zippered side water bottle pouch, wide shoulder strap with air mesh padding and stabiliser strap, rubberised vented carrying handle, D-rings and MOLLE attachment points and large Loop panel for badges, patches, etc. Designed to protect a tablet, DSLR cameras, lenses, and other essentials.

Product Ref: CL-TTO-GRY

Product Ref: RNG-MPC-GRY

Product Ref: CL-KTO-GRY

£78.95

£127.95

£109.95

PROPPER EXPANDABLE BACKPACK

PROPPER U.C. PACK

PROPPER TACTICAL DUFFLE BAG

MOLLE compatible tactical backpack made of 1000D Cordura, with a spacious main compartment with contrast lining, rear laptop compartment, external front, and side pockets, padded adjustable shoulder straps with adjustable sternum strap, robust top drag handle and external MOLLE webbing. Compatible with hydration systems.

Fully customisable tactical backpack with a roomy, Loop-lined interior, top, bottom and side pockets, external MOLLE webbing, stiffened and padded back, padded, and adjustable shoulder straps with adjustable sternum straps, and adjustable waist belt. Inspired by the Marine Corps Assault Back.

Product Ref: F562975330

£120.00

All-purpose tactical duffle bag with a large main compartment with hi-vis. orange lining and reinforced bottom, left-side compartment with shoe tunnel, right-side compartment with internal Loop field, elasticated mesh pocket for a water bottle, adjustable shoulder strap with removable shoulder pad, durable rubberised drag handles and MOLLE attachment points.

FROM £110.00

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Product Ref: F560875330

Product Ref: F562375377

FROM £93.95 73

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FIRST TACTICAL TACTIX 1-DAY PLUS BACKPACK FIRST TACTICAL BLS JUMP BAG MEDIUM

Robust tactical backpack made of water-resistant 1000D Nylon, with approx. 36L capacity, spacious main compartment with double-layered bottom, multiple inner pockets, sleeves, and organisers, five external pockets, removable multipurpose internal backboard stay, padded back section, waist strap and dual-density shoulder straps. Features MOLLE and PALS systems compatible Lynx Laser Cut Platform, and Hook and Hang Thru System designed for carrying oversized gear.

Durable and waterproof shoulder bag designed to accommodate first aid kits and other essential tools, with two easily accessible and customisable main compartments, slanted box opening, 2” deep HD TPU bottom moulding, detachable and adjustable rubberised shoulder strap with cushioned pad, aluminium top handle, and rubber-coated gurney hooks. No medical equipment included. Product Ref: 180039-204

Product Ref: 180021-060

£199.95

£169.95

FIRST TACTICAL SPECIALIST HALF-DAY BACKPACK Robust tactical backpack made of water-resistant 1000D Nylon, with approx. 25L capacity, three internal and five external pockets, dual-density shoulder straps, double-layered bottom, inner hook-and-loop mounting platform and practical hook-and-loop web platform compatible with MOLLE/PALS. Ideal for short, overnight missions. Product Ref: 180006-060

£94.95 74

FIRST TACTICAL RECOIL RANGE BAG Tactical bag made of rugged 600D Polyester with closed-cell foam padding, with approx. 40.5L capacity and 13 specialised internal pockets and compartments, six external pockets, removable and adjustable shoulder strap with non-slip padding, durable grab handles and MOLLE panel for optional attachments. Product Ref: 180000-060

£89.95

FIRST TACTICAL CROSSHATCH SLING PACK Ergonomic and functional tactical sling pack constructed of tough 1000D Nylon, with approx. 19L capacity, four external pockets, three internal pockets, 10mm closed-cell foam padding, ambidextrous cross-body carrying strap, reinforced heavy-duty top grab handle and repositionable compression and cross-body straps. Product Ref: 180011-060

£89.95 www.military1st.co.uk

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HAZARD 4 BLASTWALL HARDSHELL SLING PACK Lightweight sling pack made of Cordura 1000D Nylon or 600D Polyester, with padded walls and modular dividers for gear organisation and protection, rear laptop/hydration bladder compartment, admin organiser panel, MOLLE webbing, 3D air mesh padded main strap and abrasion-resistant moulded back pad. Perfect for lighter mirrorless camera systems, DJI drones and laptop/tablets, and motorcycle use.

HAZARD 4 AIRSTRIKE TECH AIRLINE ROLLING CARRY-ON Carry-on roller made of Invista 1000D Cordura, with a large main compartment with movable padded dividers and modular padded bay, multiple handles, metal shoulder strap mounts, telescopic locking pull handle, bottom glide-rails, and all-terrain, rugged, smooth-rolling wheels. PU-coated for added flexibility, impact- and water resistance. Perfectly sized for the most common photo gear.

Product Ref: BS-PBS-SCP

Product Ref: LUG-ASTK-BLK

£259.95

£291.95

HAZARD 4 LONGSHOT DELUX LONG GUN BAG

HAZARD 4 HIBACHI HARD MOLLE SLING PACK

HAZARD 4 EVAC ROCKET (V2017) SLING PACK

Tactical rifle/shotgun transporter bag with the main compartment with an internal tie-down system and lockable zippers, full-length organiser compartment and front admin compartment. Fits most assault rifles up to 40” long, equipped with optics and inserted mags. It can be used as a handbag, shoulder bag or backpack, or as a shooting mat.

Compact sling pack made of PU-coated Invista 1000D Cordura, with a unique multi-use divider panel, secure back-pad, admin organiser and MOLLE webbing, 3D air mesh padded main strap, moulded back panel and grab handles. The sling configuration allows sliding it from the back to the chest for fast access. It fits mirrorless DSLR systems, drones, military/tactical gear. Ideal for motorcycle use.

Sling pack with approx. 20L capacity, large main compartment with clamshell opening, soft lining, removable padded divider and two mesh pockets, semi-hard front case, large admin compartment, MOLLE webbing, two large side pockets, 3D air mesh padded shoulder strap, 3D thermo moulded ergonomic padded back panel and durable grab handles. Made of PU-coated Invista 1000D Cordura. Hydration bladder compatible.

Product Ref: H4-RFL-LGST-CYT

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Product Ref: BS-HBC-CYT

£197.95

Product Ref: BS-RK17-CYT

£165.95 75

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DIRECT ACTION DUST MK2 BACKPACK

DIRECT ACTION GHOST MK2 BACKPACK

DIRECT ACTION DRAGON EGG MK2 BACKPACK

Hydration compatible tactical backpack, made of 500D Cordura, with approx. 28L capacity, laser-cut MOLLE/PALS system, detachable 3.5L external organiser pocket, elastic shock cord for helmets carry, padded back with Combat Vent System, quick-release shoulder straps with a chest strap, and removable hip belt with standalone use option.

Low profile, hydration compatible EDC backpack made of 500D Cordura, with 25L capacity, laser-cut MOLLE/PALS system, large main compartment, four external pockets and concealed rear compartment, padded, and stiffened back with Combat Vent System, quick-release shoulder straps with added chest fastening, and detachable hip belt.

Compact tactical backpack, made of 500D Cordura, with approx. 20L capacity, laser-cut MOLLE/PALS system, main compartment with internal mesh pocket and laptop sleeve, front admin compartment, expandable side pockets, concealed back compartment, heavily padded back with Combat Vent System, detachable hip belt and padded shoulder straps.

Product Ref: BP-GHST-CD5-RGR

Product Ref: BP-DEGG-CD5-WDL

Product Ref: BP-DUST-CD5-PBL

£159.95

£136.95

£125.95

FOX OUTDOOR WATERPROOF DUFFLE BAG DRY PAK 20

FOX OUTDOOR WATERPROOF DUFFLE BAG DRY PAK 40

FOX OUTDOOR WATERPROOF DUFFLE BAG DRY PAK 30

Lightweight and compact foldable waterproof bag with 20L capacity, watertight Roll and Clip closure and tough welded seams seal, large main compartment, splash-proof outer pocket and two side pockets, ventilated and padded back panel, robust grab handle and adjustable and padded shoulder straps with a chest strap. Excellent travel carry-all haversack or grab-and-go backpack.

Foldable and waterproof low-profile duffel bag with 40L capacity, watertight Roll and Clip closure and tough welded seams seal, vinyl-reinforced top edge, transparent window for tags, labels, or IDs, detachable, padded and mesh-lined shoulder strap, padded drag handle, and hi-vis safety reflective patches. Keeps valuables, clothing and gear protected from the elements.

Compact and foldable tube-shaped waterproof bag with 30L capacity, watertight Roll and Clip closure and tough welded seams seal, vinyl reinforced top edge, rounded bottom, bungee cord for additional attachments, adjustable and detachable shoulder straps, stiffened grab handle and night-time safety reflective patches. Great for kayaking, surfing, sailing, skiing, camping, etc.

Product Ref: 30529

Product Ref: 30528

Product Ref: 30526

£64.95

£60.95

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HIGHLANDER BAHN 22L BACKPACK

Product Ref: RUC245-BL

Versatile backpack made of stonewashed 600D polyester with water-resistant PU coating, with a generous main compartment with greyscale lining, padded bottom and dedicated laptop partition, padded top pocket with a keyper, and two side pockets with additional mesh sleeves for water bottles. It has ergonomic padded shoulder straps with hi-vis stripes, an air-mesh padded back and a soft top carry handle. Ideal for commuters and travel enthusiasts.

£110.95

Product Ref: DS182-FNT

HIGHLANDER BEN NEVIS 65L RUCKSACK Multi-day rucksack made of durable, water-resistant 450D Nylon honeycomb ripstop, with twin main compartment, inner and outer lid pockets, large elastane stretch front and side pockets, and bellows side pockets. It also features a T3 Tri Active Adjust back system, padded shoulder straps and hip belt for comfort and perfect fit. Complete with a waterproof rain cover.

£62.95

HIGHLANDER SUMMIT 40L BACKPACK

HIGHLANDER CARGO BAG 100L

HIGHLANDER VENTURE DAY SACK

Hiking backpack made of PU-coated 300D Dobby Nylon Ripstop XTP, with 40L capacity, large main compartment with divider, hydration bladder sleeve and bottom access, top lid with inner and outer zip pockets, front, and side pockets, walking pole/ice axe attachment points, Airflow Back System, padded shoulder straps with a chest strap, and padded hip belt with side pockets. Complete with rain cover.

Rugged duffel bag made of 600D XTP Polyester, with 100L capacity, easy access zippered main compartment, zippered front pocket for small accessories, adjustable and removable padded shoulder strap, and hard-wearing grab handle.

Compact hiking backpack made of PU coated Polyester Ripstop, with 20L capacity, spacious main compartment with elasticated inner sleeve pocket, zippered front pocket, two elasticated side pockets, external shock cord attachments, air-mesh padded back, lightly padded shoulder straps with a chest strap, and durable carrying handle.

Product Ref: RUC261-BL

£57.95 www.military1st.co.uk

Product Ref: RUC259-DE

£24.99

Product Ref: DS174-OG

£24.95

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PENTAGON KYLER BACKPACK

PENTAGON AKME BAG Practical backpack made of waterproof Polyester 600D, with approx. 22L capacity, large main compartment with padded laptop sleeve and zipped pocket, expandable external pocket with a weather-resistant flap, side bottle pocket on each side, padded back, adjustable and padded shoulder straps and a durable grab handle.

Product Ref: K16073-03

Product Ref: K16104-06

FROM £107.95

£38.95

PENTAGON NATAL 2.0 REBORN BACKPACK Functional backpack made of Nylon 500D, with approx. 32L capacity, large main compartment with internal padded laptop sleeve, fleece-lined front pocket, two side bottle pockets, two side utility pockets, elastic bungee system on the front, air-mesh padded back and adjustable and padded shoulder straps. Hydration system compatible. Product Ref: K16026-2.0-03

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Sturdy tactical backpack made from 1000D Nylon, with a large main compartment with several administrative and utility inner pockets, low profile external side pocket on each side, lined sunglasses pocket, hydration bladder pocket, anatomic shoulder straps with a chest strap, 3D mesh padded back with a removable stiffening plate, and MOLLE webbing throughout.

PENTAGON TELAMON BAG

PENTAGON KLEOS MESSENGER BAG

Ambidextrous tactical bag made of Polyester 600D and 420D Nylon Ripstop, with approx. 8.5L capacity, main compartment with two zipped mesh pockets and a key clip, front zipped pocket, CCW pocket, small, zipped rear compartment, multiple webbing loops, padded back, adjustable main strap, removable stabiliser strap and a top carry handle.

Compact messenger bag made of 600D Polyester, with a customisable main compartment, inner sleeve pocket, admin compartment with sleeve pocket, elastic loops and a key clip, front vertical zippered pocket, sleeve pocket on the back and adjustable shoulder strap.

Product Ref: K16108-08WG

£21.95

£34.95

Product Ref: K16096-08WG

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VIPER VX BUCKLE UP GUN CARRIER

VIPER VX BUCKLE UP SLING PACK Compact and versatile tactical sling pack with a customisable main compartment and external admin pocket with Loop ID panel, air-mesh padded back, two main grab handles and padded shoulder straps. Fully compatible with the Viper VX Buckle up range.

Tactical gun carrier compatible with Viper’s VX Buckle Up range, with a generously padded main compartment, large, zipped front pocket, padded 3D mesh islands on the back, adjustable and padded shoulder straps with sternum strap, and durable carrying handles. Can be worn as a backpack or as a handbag. Product Ref: VGCARVXBUG

£69.95

Product Ref: VSLPCKVXBUGRN

£53.95

VIPER VX EXPRESS PACK

VIPER VX BUCKLE UP CHARGER PACK

VIPER COVERT PACK

Compact tactical backpack made of durable 700D Polytech, with 15L capacity, customisable main compartment with a quick opening system, detachable grab bag, padded tablet compartment and four zipped mesh pockets. Also features a sunglasses pocket, elasticated side pockets and MOLLE panels, comfortable shoulder straps and a 3D air mesh padded back. Excellent for tactical operators, hiking and daily commute.

Lightweight and compact go pack made of durable 700D Polytech, with an expandable main compartment with a hydration sleeve, expandable lower front pocket, zipped upper front pocket, MOLLE webbing on the back for attachment to plate carriers, removable and adjustable shoulder straps, and robust top drag handle.

Compact tactical backpack with Loop-lined front compartment, padded bladder pocket, covert back compartment, elasticated mesh side pockets, adjustable and padded shoulder straps with sternum strap, padded 3-point Ventex back panel, 3-tier front MOLLE panel, four D-ring attachments, two Viper retainers, and Loop ID panel with heat-treated Viper logo at the front.

Product Ref: VBVXEXPVCAM

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Product Ref: VBVXBUCHAG

£38.50

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£38.00 79

COMBAT GEAR

CONDOR PHALANX PLATE CARRIER Reliable and durable plate carrier with easy access plate pockets, front document pocket and large Loop ID panel on the front and back for IDs or morale patches, adjustable shoulder straps with padded and removable low profile shoulder pads, and grid-styled cummerbund system. Compatible with VAS cummerbund system.

CONDOR CYCLONE PLATE CARRIER

CONDOR RECON CHEST RIG

Tactical plate carrier with front and back internal compartments for soft or hard armour plates (plates are not included), front map pocket, padded shoulders with quick release ITW NEXUS buckles, adjustable and detachable cummerbund, emergency drag handle and MOLLE webbing throughout. Offers maximum comfort and quick adjustments and modifications.

Tactical chest rig with three built-in stacker/kangaroo style mag pouches, front pocket with hook-and-loop panel, two open-top utility pockets, inner mesh pocket, padded cross-back shoulder strap with webbing and D-ring and Swivi-Lockster - swivel quick release buckles. Allows rapid, seamless access to mags for faster reloads with up to six AR/M4 mags and six pistol mags.

Product Ref: US1020-498

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Product Ref: MCR5-498

CONDOR T&T POUCH MOLLE

CONDOR RIP-AWAY EMT POUCH LITE

CONDOR BATTLE BELT GEN II

Low-profile, versatile utility pouch with clamshell opening with paracord adjuster, large main compartment with dual zipper sliders, one internal sleeve, one zipper pocket, multiple elastic holders, foldable, removable vinyl sleeve, and a panel for IDs and patches. Ideal for storing essential tools, mini flashlight, pocket knife, pen, other accessories, first aid supplies, maps, or ammo.

Light first aid bag with rip away quick deployment design, clam-shell opening, zipper closure with dual sliders, strong grab handle, MOLLE webbing throughout and hook-and-loop ID Panel. Perfect for storing a complete first aid kit for a single person.

Contoured belt with 3D mesh lining, two rows of MOLLE webbing for modular attachments, two openings for leg rig attachment and four D-rings for harness. Provide extra space for modular attachments and accessories. Can be used in conjunction with Condor H-Harness. Inner belt not included.

Product Ref: 201203-027

£83.95

Product Ref: MA64-001

FROM £29.95 80

Product Ref: 191031-498

£32.95

£51.95

Product Ref: 241-498

£27.95

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MAXPEDITION ACCORDION UTILITY POUCH

MAXPEDITION FIRST RESPONSE POUCH MAXPEDITION DAILY ESSENTIALS POUCH MOLLE compatible utility pouch made of 1000D Ballistic Nylon, with laser-cut ATLAS attachment lattice system, shapeshift webbing carry handle and the main compartment with greyscale interior and multiple elastic straps and pockets. Part of Maxpedition AGR line.

Daily Essentials Pouch comes with a padded main compartment with a greyscale interior, front zip pocket, laser-cut ATLAS attachment lattice system on the front, and 2 TacTie PJ5C Polymer joining clips for secure attachment to MOLLE gear or belts. Part of the Maxpedition AGR product line.

Product Ref: FRPGRY

Product Ref: DEPTAN

£48.95

£46.95

MAXPEDITION EVERYDAY ORGANIZER

MAXPEDITION COMPACT ADMIN POUCH

MAXPEDITION PHONE UTILITY POUCH

Medium size organiser made of 1000D Ballistic Nylon, with a semi-rigid front, main compartment with a greyscale interior, inner pockets, sleeves and elastic keepers, a hook-and-loop field for patches, contoured carry handle, and laser-cut nylon composite attachment backing.

Lightly padded tactical admin pouch with laser-cut ATLAS attachment lattice system, laser-cut nylon composite attachment backing, zipped front compartment and the main compartment with a greyscale interior, inner sleeves, elastic keepers and loops.

Product Ref: ERZTAN

Product Ref: CAPTAN

£46.95

£45.95

Fully adjustable and lightly padded utility pouch with dual Nylon fabric construction, front smartphone pocket, main compartment with two-way YKK zipper and greyscale interior, laser-cut TPU-840D Nylon composite attachment backing, two TacTie PJC3 Polymer joining clips for secure attachment to MOLLE gear or belts, and skin-friendly seatbelt webbing.

Functional utility pouch with front laser-cut ATLAS attachment lattice system, laser-cut nylon composite attachment backing, zippered front compartment and the main compartment with a greyscale interior, accordion-style stiffened dividers and sleeves. Product Ref: AUPTAN

£54.95

Product Ref: PUPTAN

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HELIKON TRAINING MINI RIG Universal, removable and adjustable H-harness with adjustable hip, double rifle mag insert, main pouch with internal organiser and mesh pocket, four small fixed pouches, adjustable pouch flaps with position markers, two fixed AK/AR rifle mag pouches, central cargo pocket, MOLLE/PALS panel at the bottom and three personalisation panels. Product Ref: KK-TMR-CD-01

HELIKON MODULAR INDIVIDUAL MED KIT Universal MOLLE pouch made of 500D Nylon Cordura with spacious interior and removable insert, detachable waist strap and reflective paramedic cross. The insert has four-way folding construction, mesh pockets and three rows of elasticated loops, rubberised handles, a front Loop panel with reflective paramedic cross, a clear vinyl window, and reinforced pull-out handles.

£82.95

Product Ref: MO-M02-CD-12

HELIKON URBAN ADMIN POUCH

HELIKON MINI SERVICE POCKET

HELIKON NAVTEL POUCH

Multipurpose MOLLE pouch with spacious interior and removable insert, “U” shaped two-way YKK zip opening, large zipped inner pocket, four internal elastic retainers and expandable outer front pocket. The insert has stiffened tri-fold construction, hook-and-loop fastening, three rows of elastic retainers, multiple nylon sleeves and a rubberised carry handle.

Lightweight and sturdy utility pouch, with weather-resistant YKK zipper and clamshell opening, stiffened construction, internal pockets and elasticated bands including dedicated nylon dirty pocket for soiled objects, and reinforced hanging loop. Perfect as a tactical storage case for shooting essentials or maintenance tools. Part of Helikon Range Line.

Lightweight utility pouch made of 500D Cordura, with a padded main compartment with 2-way YKK zipper, front pocket with a hook-and-loop closure, and elastic pen slots. Ideal for smartphones, GPS devices and other small items. Fully compatible with PALS/MOLLE systems.

Product Ref: MO-O03-CD-12

Product Ref: MO-MSP-CD-12

£30.95

FROM £24.95

£42.95

Product Ref: MO-O08-CD-12

£16.90

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FLYYE DUAL AK MAGAZINE POUCH MOLLE Double magazine pouch made of Invista 1000D Cordura nylon, with two compartments with hook-and-loop flaps and press studs for additional security, drainage holes at the bottom and internal padded dividers. Can hold 6 AK magazines. Product Ref: FY-PH-M007-RG

FROM £28.95

FLYYE G36 SINGLE MAGAZINE POUCH Mag pouch made of waterproof Invista 1000D Cordura Nylon, with top flap with quick release buckle, elastic cord with lock, stiffened side walls and drainage hole at the bottom. Designed for G36C magazines (can hold up to two G36 magazines). Product Ref: FY-PH-M026-RG

FROM £26.95

FLYYE DOUBLE P90/UMP MAGAZINE POUCH MOLLE Double magazine pouch made of PU treated Invista 1000D Cordura nylon, with hook-and-loop closing, designed for storing two P90/UMP magazines. Product Ref: FY-PH-M022-RG

FROM £26.95

FLYYE TRIPLE M4/M16 MAGAZINE POUCH MOLLE

FLYYE PRC 148 MBITR RADIO POUCH MOLLE

FLYYE SMALL ACCESSORIES POUCH MOLLE

Triple M4/M16 magazine pouch made of Invista 1000D Cordura Nylon, with three compartments with drainage holes, hook-and-loop secured flaps with non-slip tabs and elasticated securing loops. Fits six M4/M16 magazines, alternatively three M14 or G36 mags, or any magazine in a similar size.

Tall open top radio pouch made of waterproof Invista 1000D Cordura Nylon, with closed cell foam padding, wide elastic strap around outside of the pouch to ensure snug and secure fit of the communication unit, and two vertical holes on the side walls for wiring. Designed to fit the PRC 148 MBITR radio or any other device in a similar size.

Heavy duty small accessories pouch made of waterproof Invista 1000D Cordura Nylon, with one main compartment with a drainage hole at the bottom, the YKK pull zipper closure and UTX snaps.

Product Ref: FY-PH-M003-RG

Product Ref: FY-PH-C010-RG

FROM £22.95

FROM £20.95

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Product Ref: FY-PH-C005-RG

FROM £16.95

COMBAT GEAR

BRANDIT SIDE KICK BAG NO.2

BRANDIT BOTTLE HOLDER II

Practical leg pouch made of 600DEN Polyester, with a zipped main compartment, one zipped side pocket, one back sleeve pocket with a hook-and-loop closure, MOLLE webbing throughout, front Loop field for patches, and detachable and adjustable hip and leg straps.

Durable bottle holder made of chlorofibre-coated 600DEN Polyester, with a padded main compartment with a lid closure, two-way zippered front pocket with internal mesh sleeve pocket, MOLLE webbing throughout, metal HK style Slot Snap Hook, removable and adjustable shoulder strap and hook-and-loop field on the front.

Product Ref: 8063-4

£20.95

Product Ref: BS-PBS-SCP

£259.95

BRANDIT MOLLE POUCH FIRE

BRANDIT MOLLE POUCH TACTICAL

BRANDIT MOLLE MULTI POUCH SMALL

Versatile pouch made of water-resistant 600D Polyester, with a spacious main compartment with lid closure, an internal elasticated sleeve mesh pocket, two lateral pockets and elasticated loops, padded back area for extra protection of fragile items, and external MOLLE webbing throughout.

Universal pouch made of water-resistant 600D Polyester, with the main compartment with a snow guard and padded back area for extra protection of fragile items, three external elasticated mesh sleeve pockets and MOLLE webbing throughout.

Expandable pouch made of 600D Polyester, adjustable in height, with flap and quick release buckle, stiffen back for extra protection of fragile items, MOLLE webbing throughout and two elastic loops on the back.

Product Ref: 8047-4

Product Ref: 8046-4

£15.95

£12.95

£8.95

Product Ref: 8050-4

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COMBAT GEAR

PROPPER 9X8 DAILY CARRY ORGANISER

PROPPER 6X11 REVERSIBLE DUMP POUCH

PROPPER 7X4 TWO POCKET MEDIA POUCH WITH MOLLE

Universal organiser for various everyday essential items with elastic organiser panel, main compartment with two-way zip opening, internal elasticated loops for pens and Loop field for customisation, front Loop field for patches, rear sleeve pocket with hook-and-loop closure and durable carrying handle.

Universal, MOLLE compatible reversible dump pouch with two-way zip closure. Can be turned inside out and attached to a backpack with a Loop. Ideal for storing medium or large-sized items.

Compact media pouch with the main compartment for small electronic devices and front compartment with elasticated pen loops and a net pocket. It can be securely attached to a backpack with MOLLE to keep all accessories close at hand.

Product Ref: F56470A330

£24.95

Product Ref: F56480A236

PROPPER 10X6 STRETCH DUMP POCKET

PROPPER 7X6 MEDIA POUCH WITH MOLLE

PROPPER ADJUSTABLE TOOL POUCH

MOLLE compatible dump pouch with expandable construction. Ideal for storing a phone or other small items.

Media pouch with the main compartment with elastic loops for secure storage and two-way zip closure. Ideal for storing small electronic items such as a phone, compact camera, or cords. It can be securely attached to a backpack with MOLLE to keep all accessories close at hand.

Product Ref: F56630A236

£18.95

£31.95

Product Ref: F56520A236

£18.95

Practical adjustable tool pouch with hook-and-loop closure. Can be attached to any backpack or vest with a Loop field. Perfect for storing flashlight, knife, or multitool. Product Ref: F56580A236

£10.95

Product Ref: F56490A236

£16.95

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COMBAT GEAR

ALTA INDUSTRIES ALTAFLEX 360 KNEE PADS VIBRAM CAP ALTALOK Tactical knee pads with durable Vibram cap and Cordura Nylon cover, compression recovery 1/2” neoprene foam padding and the original AltaLOK Easy On/Off fastening system. Additionally, a finished brushed tricot liner wicks away moisture and keeps out dirt and debris. Sold in pairs. Adjustable to fit most sizes. Product Ref: OK-F3V-CD-11

Tactical knee pads with durable Vibram cap and Cordura Nylon cover, moisture-wicking Tricot liner, widely set dual strapping system and the original AltaLOK Easy On/Off Fastening System. Biomechanically designed, they offer excellent knee motion and comfortable fit and 360-degree traction and a superior grip. Sold in pairs. Adjustable to fit most sizes.

FROM £42.95

Product Ref: OK-C3V-CD-34

ALTA INDUSTRIES ALTACONTOUR 360 ELBOW PADS VIBRAM CAP ALTAGRIP

ALTA INDUSTRIES ALTAPRO S KNEE PADS ALTALOK

ALTA INDUSTRIES ALTAFLEX ELBOW PADS ALTALOK

Tactical elbow pads with tough Cordura Nylon cover, sectional foam padding, moisture-wicking Tricot liner, the original AltaGRIP hook-and-loop fastening system, and Vibram cap for 360-degree traction, exceptional grip, and the best possible protection. Sold in pairs. Adjustable to fit most sizes.

Tactical knee pads with flexible plastic cap secured with six brass grommets, padded with compression recovery foam, and lined with brushed tricot. Also feature a durable Cordura Nylon cover and dual strapping with the original AltaLOK Easy On/Off Fastening System and unique Alta Strapkeeper System to secure excess straps from flapping. Sold in pairs. Adjustable to fit most sizes.

Tactical elbow pads with durable Cordura Nylon cover, original AltaLOK Easy On/Off fastening system and skid-resistant caps with compression recovery 1/2” neoprene foam padding and moisture-wicking brushed tricot liner. All for a comfortable, secure fit and excellent elbow protection and flexibility. Sold in pairs. Adjustable to fit most sizes.

Product Ref: OK-PSL-CD-34

Product Ref: OL-AFL-CD-02

FROM £30.95

FROM £27.95

Product Ref: OL-C3V-CD-11

FROM £43.95

ALTA INDUSTRIES ALTACONTOUR 360 KNEE PADS VIBRAM CAP ALTALOK

FROM £56.95

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COMBAT GEAR

VIPER VX BUCKLE UP CARRIER GEN 2

VIPER VX BUCKLE UP READY RIG

VIPER STUFFA POUCH

VX Buckle Up compatible plate carrier with removable EVA plates, padded front and back internal panels, front admin compartment and Loop field, detachable five-row laser cut MOLLE system on the front, laser cut MOLLE system on the back, adjustable and demountable mesh vented sides, quick-release buckles and removable and vented Hypalon shoulder straps with bladder and comms retention.

VX Buckle Up compatible chest rig made of 700D Polytech with medium and small zippered pockets on the front with Loop ID panels, two elasticated mag/tool pouches, rear hook-and-loop compartment for mag sleeve customisation, quick-release buckles, elastic loop retention straps and fully adjustable straps throughout.

Volume-adjustable and MOLLE compatible pouch with a spacious main compartment with a weather-resistant lid with buckle fastening, two attachment straps at the back and exterior shock cord for lashing or size adjusting. Ideal for storing necessary gear, first aid kit, tools, and accessories.

Product Ref: VRRIGVXBUCOY

£14.50

Product Ref: VCARVXBUG2DCOY

£36.95

Product Ref: VPSTUFC

£79.95

MIL-TEC IFAK POUCH 25-PIECES LASER CUT

MIL-TEC LASER CUT BELT POUCH SMALL

MIL-TEC OPEN TOP DOUBLE MAG POUCH

Individual First Aid Kit with 25 pieces included (bandages, plasters, scissors, etc.), with a flap marked with a red carrying handle, quick access main compartment with two-way clamshell zip opening and laser-cut MOLLE system on the front.

Practical belt pouch with a horizontal design, single main compartment with an internal sleeve pocket and clamshell opening, laser-cut MOLLE at the front with loop field for patches, and MOLLE straps system on the back. Perfect for storing small tools and accessories.

Open top double mag pouch with quick-release bungee retainers for added safety and durable MOLLE attachments on the rear. Fits four standard magazines.

Product Ref: 13491001

Product Ref: 13487301

£22.95

£14.95

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Product Ref: 13497001

£13.95

COMBAT GEAR

PENTAGON ELPIS 15X15 POUCH PENTAGON MILON TACTICAL VEST Lightweight plate carrier made of 500D Cordura Nylon, with front and back laser-cut MOLLE webbing panels, easy to access plates compartments, hidden documents pocket, emergency quick-release system at the front, internal 3D mesh padding for enhanced ventilation, adjustable side straps and adjustable and padded shoulder straps. Compatible with LVL IV+ ballistic plates (not included). One size fits most. Product Ref: K20007-03

Multi-functional, MOLLE compatible handheld organiser made of durable Cordura Nylon, with a lightweight and sturdy design, 2-way YKK zipper, laser-cut PALS, snap hook for key attachment and two internal pockets. Can be effortlessly attached to any MOLLE-compatible vest or backpack. Product Ref: K17069-03

£26.95

£135.95

PENTAGON VICTOR UTILITY POUCH

PENTAGON OSCAR UTILITY POUCH

PENTAGON KYVOS UTILITY POUCH

Multifunctional everyday utility pouch made of 500D Cordura Nylon, with internal mesh sleeve pocket, elastic loops, and carabiner, MOLLE webbing at the front and back.

Versatile everyday utility pouch made of 500D Cordura Nylon, with two internal elastic loops and plastic carabiner, Loop fields for patches at the front, and MOLLE webbing at the front and back.

Product Ref: K17085-06E

Product Ref: K17084-06E

Lightweight utility pouch made of sturdy 500D Cordura Nylon, with two-way YKK zipper closing, elasticated mesh pocket and multiple elastic bands inside, padded back to protect fragile gear, and MOLLE webbing at the back.

£18.95

Product Ref: K16084-03

£17.95

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EYEWEAR

WILEY X WX BOSS GLASSES Classic, durable and lightweight glasses with a unique wraparound fit, removable facial cavity seal, Venice Gold Mirror lenses and lightweight Triloid nylon frames. 100% UVA/UVB protection with distortion-free clarity. Meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1 industrial standards for high-mass and high-velocity impact protection. Black zippered case, cleaning cloth, and T-Peg elastic strap included. Product Ref: CCBOS12

£159.00

WILEY X WX VALOR POLARIZED GLASSES Durable and lightweight glasses with lightweight Triloid nylon frames, double injected temple tips for added stability and shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with scratch-resistant T-Shell coating. 100% UVA/UVB protection with distortion-free clarity. Meet ANSI Z87.1-2010 high velocity and high mass impact standards. Black zippered case and a cleaning cloth. Product Ref: CHVAL12

WILEY X WX VALLUS GLASSES

WILEY X WX KINGPIN GLASSES

Classic glasses with a wraparound fit, shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses, lightweight Triloid nylon frames and double injected temple tips for added stability. 100% UVA/UVB protection with distortion-free clarity. Supports RX plug-in adapter (not included). Black zippered case, cleaning cloth and leash cord included.

Classic glasses with a wraparound fit, polarised Venice Gold Mirror lenses and lightweight Triloid nylon frames. Block 100% of UVA/UVB rays. Can be fitted with prescription lenses. Ideal for fishing in shallow water and target shooting. Black zippered case, cleaning cloth and leash cord included.

Product Ref: ACVLS07

£139.00

Product Ref: ACKNG04

£149.00

WILEY X WX BREACH GLASSES

WILEY X WX IGNITE GLASSES

WILEY X WX ROGUE COMM GLASSES

Classic glasses with a wraparound fit, Dynamic Ventilation System, lightweight Triloid nylon frames and double injected temple tips for added stability. A removable facial cavity seal protects eyes from fine dust, pollen, irritants as well as peripheral light. Black zippered case, cleaning cloth, leash cord, and T-Peg elastic strap included.

Classic glasses with a wraparound fit, shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses and lightweight Triloid nylon frame. 100% UVA/UVB protection with distortion-free clarity. Meet the MIL-PRF-32432(GL) ballistic standards. Can be fitted with prescription lenses. Black zippered case, cleaning cloth and leash cord included.

Classic glasses with a wraparound fit, changeable shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses, lightweight Triloid nylon frames, thin COMM temples and double injected temple tips for added stability. 100% UVA/UVB protection with distortion-free clarity. Black zippered case, cleaning cloth and leash cord included.

Product Ref: CCBRH01

Product Ref: ACIGN01

Product Ref: 2853

£109.00

£99.00

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EYEWEAR

SWISS EYE SUNGLASSES NOVENA

SWISS EYE HORIZON SUNGLASSES

Aerodynamic and lightweight glasses with robust, interchangeable polycarbonate lenses (Smoke FM, Orange and Clear) with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating, flexible, shatterproof Grilamid TR90 frame, rubberised fluted nose bridge and temples for a secure hold. Spare lenses, microfiber pouch and a hard case included.

Sports glasses with flexible, shatterproof TR90 frame, interchangeable polycarbonate lenses with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating, and rubberised, fluted nose bridge and temples for a secure hold. 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection up to 400nm. Available with a removable RX clip adapter. Spare lenses, microfiber pouch and a case included.

Product Ref: 12466

Product Ref: 12581

£89.95

SWISS EYE ATTAC SUNGLASSES

SWISS EYE OUTBREAK LUZZONE

SWISS EYE RAPTOR GLASSES

Durable and lightweight glasses with robust, interchangeable polycarbonate lenses with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating and frame with a ventilation system. Offer a full peripheral view, reliable protection from the wind and any impact and distortion-free 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection. Spare lenses, microfiber pouch and a hard case included.

Lightweight glasses with strong, shatterproof polycarbonate lenses with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating, flexible, anti-allergic frames made of PC and unique, rubberised and fluted temples. 100% UVA-, UVB- and UVC- protection up to 400nm. Microfiber pouch included.

Lightweight and robust shooting glasses with adjustable temples and ballistic polycarbonate lenses with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating. 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection up to 400nm. Spare lenses (Orange and Clear) and a microfibre cleaning pouch included.

Product Ref: 14052

Product Ref: 10162

£54.95

£39.95

BOLLE SILIUM SAFETY GOGGLES

BOLLE X1000 TACTICAL GOGGLES

Ultra-lightweight glasses with Polycarbonate/TPR frame, polycarbonate lenses with CSP and anti-fog and anti-scratch coating, non-slip bridge and flexible ergonomic temples. Meets EN 166 FT, EN 172. Microfibre pouch included.

Versatile goggles with high heat resistant TPV frame with Equaliser ventilation technology, a pivot for helmet wearers, a ballistic lens with anti-scratch and anti-fog coating, and adjustable, 35mm wide, non-slip strap with a quick-release system. Offer panoramic field vision. Black carry case and a microfibre pouch included.

Product Ref: 40392

£59.95

BOLLE TRACKER GLASSES Tactical glasses with polycarbonate frame and temples, polycarbonate lenses with anti-scratch and anti-fog coating, interchangeable foam reinforcement and side vents. Adjustable headband and a microfiber pouch included. Protection against UV radiation, medium impact energy, impact at extreme temperatures, and liquid drops. Product Ref: 15645015

£24.95 90

Product Ref: 15651200

£24.95

Product Ref: 15634600

£85.95 www.military1st.co.uk

CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

HIGHLANDER BLACKTHORN 1 TENT Compact, inner pitch first trekking tent with a bedroom for one, side storage area, durable polyethene groundsheet, pre-attached high visibility guylines and taped seams. Hydrostatic head: 2000mm². Pitching time: 5 minutes. Zipped carry bag with handles included. Product Ref: TEN131-HG

£52.95

HIGHLANDER SYCAMORE 4 TENT

HIGHLANDER CYPRESS 4 TENT

HIGHLANDER JUNIPER 3 TENT

Airy and spacious easy outer pitch first tunnel-style tent with a large bedroom for four people and a roomy living area with pre-attached groundsheet, high visibility guylines and taped seams. Hydrostatic head: 3000mm². Pitching time: approx. 15 minutes. Heavy-duty carry bag included.

Spacious, easy outer pitch first tent with vis-a-vis style layout, two double bedrooms, large living area with window and curtain, pre-attached high visibility guylines, low and high-level vents, and taped seams. Hydrostatic head: 3000mm². Pitching time: 10 minutes. Heavy-duty carry bag with handles and extendable zip for easy packing included.

Compact, inner pitch first dome tent with a spacious bedroom for three, a small porch/storage area with pre-attached groundsheet and windows and low and high-level vents. Hydrostatic head: 2000mm². Pitching time: 5 minutes. Zipped carry bag with handles included.

£220.95

Product Ref: TEN122-TL

£68.95

HIGHLANDER BIRCH 2 TENT

MIL-TEC PYRAMID TENT ‘’TIPI’’

MIL-TEC RECOM ONE MAN TENT

Inner pitch first dome tent with a bedroom for two, small front porch, sturdy groundsheet, pre-attached high visibility guylines and taped seams. Hydrostatic head: 2000mm². Pitching time: 2 minutes. Zipped carry bag with handles included.

Summer tent for four, with PU-coated 190T Polyester outer shell and durable groundsheet. 1000mm hydrostatic head. Compact carry bag with handles and shoulder strap included.

Compact one-person tent with zippered entrance and mosquito net, storage space, right and left ventilation holes, fibreglass poles and taped seams. Drawstring carry bag included.

Product Ref: 14227000

Product Ref: 14201005

£106.95

£96.95

Product Ref: TEN124-MD

Product Ref: TEN129-RTR

£157.95

Product Ref: TEN127-DB

£62.95 www.military1st.co.uk

CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

HIGHLANDER PHOENIX EMBER 250 MUMMY SLEEPING BAG Comfortable mummy-style sleeping bag with 210T Polyester Ripstop shell, soft 210T Polyester Pongee lining, 250gsm QFX Spiral Hollowfibre filling, durable foot made of 150D Oxford with PU coating, mobile phone pocket, Season rating: 3. Comfort temperature: 1°C. Lower limit temperature: -4°C. Upper limit temperature: 11°C. Stuff sack included. Product Ref: SB243-OG

£52.95

HIGHLANDER PHOENIX SPARK 150 MUMMY SLEEPING BAG

HIGHLANDER TREKKER 50 MUMMY SLEEPING BAG

HIGHLANDER SLEEPLINE 350 MUMMY SLEEPING BAG

Comfortable mummy-style sleeping bag with 210T Polyester Ripstop shell, soft 210T Polyester Pongee lining, 150gsm QFX Spiral Hollowfibre filling, durable foot made of 150D Oxford with PU coating, mobile phone pocket in shoulder baffle, Season rating: 1. Comfort temperature: 8°C. Lower limit temperature: 4°C. Upper limit temperature: 17°C. Stuff sack included.

Compact mummy-style sleeping bag for warm climates, with 400T/20D Ripstop Polyester shell, soft 400T/20D Ripstop Polyester lining, 50gsm Mono Hollowfibre filling, adjustable hood, and integrated mosquito head net. Season rating: 1. Comfort temperature: 12°C. Lower limit temperature: 8°C. Extreme temperature: -2°C. Stuff sack included.

Comfortable sleeping bag mummy-style sleeping bag with 190T Polyester shell, soft Polyester Pongee lining and 350g/m2 Polyester Mono Hollowfibre filling. Season rating: 2-3. Comfort limit temperature: 5°C. Lower limit temperature: 3°C. Stuff sack included.

Product Ref: SB242-OG

Product Ref: SB235-BL

£36.95

£34.95

HIGHLANDER CADET 350 JUNIOR SLEEPING BAG

EXPLORER SELFINFLATABLE THERMO MAT 200X66X6

Comfortable mummy-style kids sleeping bag with polyester outer, soft polyester lining, 350gsm 3D Hollowfibre filling and shaped durable foot box. Seasons rating: 3-4 season. Extreme temperature rating: -5°C. Comfort range: 10°C to 0°C. Stuff sack included. Ideal for camping and hiking.

Waterproof and washable self-inflating thermal mat for excellent heat insulation, with Polyurethane foam filling, firmly welded outer shell, two hook-and-loop straps for attachment. Carry bag and repair kit included. Ideal for hiking, camping, and fishing.

Lightweight and hard-wearing hammock with tarpaulin 2000mm HH and integrated mosquito net with internal pockets. Easy and quick assembly. Maximum load: 110kg. The hanging kit includes two strong webbing straps, two karabiners, guys and pegs. Perfect to use instead of a tent for one person.

Product Ref: SB121-HC

Product Ref: 14420400

Product Ref: TA153

£25.95

£53.95

Product Ref: SB232-RD

£29.95

HIGHLANDER CRUSADER HAMMOCK

£57.95 www.military1st.co.uk

CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

HELIKON RANGE CHAIR Lightweight, foldable chair made of 500D Cordura and aluminium, with mesh panels for enhanced breathability and two mesh pockets for water bottles or similar items. Supports weight up to 150kg. It can be used on various grounds. Product Ref: AC-RCR-CD-11

£94.95

HIGHLANDER MOON CHAIR

HIGHLANDER LUMBAR CHAIR

Comfortable and padded foldable camping chair with PVC coated double layer outer and sponge inner, and steel frame with powder coat finish. Supports weight up to 100kg. Can be used on different grounds. Carry bag included.

Lightweight, foldable chair made with PVC coated 600D Polyester, with powder-coated steel frame, adjustable lumbar support, and drink holders on both armrests. Ideal for camping, picnics, or festivals. Carry bag included.

Product Ref: FUR085-DE

Product Ref: FUR069

£41.95

£39.95

Product Ref: 14402003

HIGHLANDER CAMP BED

HIGHLANDER MALLAIG DRYBAG 35L DUFFLE BAG

HIGHLANDER TROON DRYBAG 70L DUFFLE BAG

Lightweight and durable, foldable waterproof bag with 35L capacity, main compartment with rolltop access, reinforced and stiffened carry handle, compression straps and Duraflex quick-release buckles. Keeps valuable accessories, camping gear, and clothes safe from water, dirt, or dust.

Foldable waterproof bag with 70L capacity, main compartment with watertight rolltop sealing, adjustable and removable padded shoulder straps and hard-wearing front grab handle. Keeps valuable accessories, camping gear and clothes safe from water, dirt, or dust.

Product Ref: DB107-RD

Product Ref: DB106-RD

£28.95

£34.95

Heavy-duty camping bed made of durable, PVC-coated 600D Polyester. Carry bag included. Product Ref: FUR008

£26.95

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MIL-TEC US TYPE 190X65CM FIELD COT Portable camp bed with water repellent Polyvinyl Chloride-coated Oxford Nylon cover and strong aluminium frame. Maximum load capacity: 120kg. Easy to assemble and clean. Carry bag with zip closure included.

£64.95

CAMPING AND SURVIVAL KLEAN KANTEEN TKWIDE 1900ML INSULATED BOTTLE LOOP CAP Wide insulated bottle made of 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, with high-performance Climate Lock vacuum insulation, durable, chip-resistant Klean Coat finish, electropolished interior, rounded edges, leakproof cap and TK Closure internal thread design compatible with a range of leak-proof TKWide caps. BPA free. Product Ref: K64TKWSSL-SB

£54.95

KLEAN KANTEEN TKWIDE 946ML INSULATED BOTTLE LOOP CAP

KLEAN KANTEEN CLASSIC 800ML BOTTLE SPORT CAP

KLEAN KANTEEN KID KANTEEN 355ML BOTTLE SIPPY CAP

Slim insulated water bottle made of 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, with 946ml capacity, leakproof Loop Cap, wide mouth, high-performance Climate Lock vacuum insulation, electropolished interior, rounded edges and chip-resistant Klean Coat finish. Keeps contents hot up to 22 hrs and cold up to 75 hrs.

Classic stainless steel with 800ml capacity, slim design, durable, chip-resistant Klean Coat powder finish, wide opening for easy filling and pouring, rounded edges, electropolished interior, leakproof Sport Cap 3.0, BPA-free. Dishwasher safe. Perfect for work, gym, camping and travel.

Small water bottle made of 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, with 355ml capacity, leakproof Sippy Cap with removable valve for easy cleaning, electropolished interior, rounded edges and chip-resistant Klean Coat powder finish. BPA free. Dishwasher safe.

Product Ref: K32TKWSSL-BS

Product Ref: K27CPPS-WP

Product Ref: K12CSIPPY-BS

£36.95

£19.95

£16.95

KLEAN KANTEEN 473ML TUMBLER VACUUM INSULATED STRAW LID

HIGHLANDER SEALED THERMAL MUG

HELIKON TRITAN BOTTLE WIDE MOUTH (550ML) CLEAR

Vacuum insulated tumbler with durable, chip-resistant Klean Coat powder coat finish and electropolished interior. Keeps drinks hot for 4 hours and iced for 20. Great to use at home, work or when camping. Includes the splash-resistant Tumbler Lid and 8 mm stainless steel straw.

A double-walled mug with 330ml capacity and a specially designed storage compartment in the lid for teabags or coffee granules. Keeps drinks warm for up to 12 hrs. Product Ref: CP163-OG

£10.95

Made of almost indestructible Tritan material, this water bottle comes with a wide inlet, transparent black finish, screw cap with a plastic loop and removable insert preventing spitting out. It doesn’t impact flavours and is environment-friendly. Perfect choice for the gym and outdoor enthusiasts.

Product Ref: K16VSSCS-BS

Product Ref: HY-WM5-TT-0001A

£22.95

£10.95 www.military1st.co.uk

CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

EARTHWELL WOODIE SINGLE WALL BOTTLE 800ML WALNUT Single-wall stainless steel water bottle with 800ml capacity, electropolished interior, tactile EarthGrip powder coat finish and durable, leakproof cap topped in walnut or maple hardwood. Perfect for both rural and urban adventures. BPA free. Dishwasher safe. Product Ref: EA-792794

£29.95

EARTHWELL KEWLER OPENER VACUUM BOTTLE 946ML

EARTHWELL ROASTER LOOP VACUUM BOTTLE 473ML

Durable and safe insulated bottle with TempLock double-wall vacuum insulation, wide mouth for easy filling and pouring, neat EarthGrip powder coat finish and Kewler Cap with handy built-in bottle opener. Keeps content iced up to 72 hours and cold up to 24 hours. BPA free. Dishwasher safe.

Stainless steel bottle with TempLock double-wall vacuum insulation, tactile and durable EarthGrip Powder Coat finish, a leak-free cap made with ThermaGrid, and a convenient attachment loop. Keeps beverages hot for up to 8 hours or cold for 30 hours. BPA free. Dishwasher safe.

Product Ref: EA-793029

Product Ref: EA-793197

£44.95

£29.95

HIGHLANDER 500ML CAMPSITE BOTTLE Insulated stainless steel bottle for hot and cold drinks with 500ml capacity, lockable, leak-proof lid with handle and wide mouth for easy filling and pouring. Keeps drinks cool for up to 24 hrs. Product Ref: CP232-SL

£15.95

MIL-TEC US STYLE CANTEEN AND CUP

JACK PYKE CARTRIDGE 750ML FLASK

JACK PYKE STAINLESS HIP FLASK 6OZ

Durable water bottle with 1L capacity. Complete with lightweight aluminium cup and durable polyester cover with secure press stud fastening, drain hole at the bottom and small pouch for water purifying tablet.

Sturdy cartridge-shaped flask made of 18/8 stainless steel with 750ml capacity, vacuum-insulated walls, and press button pourer. Perfect for shooting enthusiasts.

Stainless steel flask with captive non-leaking screw lid top, slim profile with a rounded shape and Jack Pyke logo on the front. Perfect for travel, camping, hiking, hunting, or fishing.

Product Ref: JFLACAR73G

Product Ref: BJFLAHIPST6

Product Ref: 14506020

£16.95

£7.40

£14.95 www.military1st.co.uk

CAMPING AND SURVIVAL KATADYN GRAVITY CAMP 6L WATER FILTER Foldable gravity water filter with 6L capacity, high-quality AntiClog Ultra Flow Filter, water level indicator window and removable outlet hose with quick-release auto shut off valve. Output: 2L per minute. Removes bacteria, cysts, and sediments. Ideal for families, camps, expeditions, tour operators, scouts, or military use.

HIGHLANDER ROLL UP WATER CARRIER Durable roll-up water sack with 11L capacity, wooden handle, and non-leak tap. Perfect for camping, picnics, fishing, or general use.

Product Ref: 27138

Product Ref: CP014

£117.95

£10.95

BRANDIT TOILETRY BAG MEDIUM

WILDO CAMP-A-BOX

PRO-FORCE MESS TINS

Foldable toiletry bag made of robust 600DEN polyester, with quick-release buckle closure, one zipped compartment, two elasticated mesh pockets, detachable mirror, internal D-ring, durable carry handle and rotating plastic hook for hanging.

Smart eating set of the plate with lid, two Fold-a-Cups, cutting board, spice shaker and Spork. Small enough for the backpack pocket and BPA free.

A set of two aluminium mess tins with 1.3L and 1.5L capacity and foldable steel handles. Easy to clean and store. Ideal for scouts, cadets, and military. Perfect for camping kitchen or travel

Product Ref: 14671000

Product Ref: CS016

Product Ref: 8060-1

£22.95

£10.95

ATWOOD ROPE 300FT NANO CORD

VIPER TACTICAL WHISTLE

Strong and lightweight cord, UV, rot, mildew resistant. Length: 91.4 m. Tensile strength: 17 kg. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, crafters, fishing, etc.

Lightweight and durable whistle with attachment clip and lanyard loop. An essential part of an outdoor or marine survival pack.

Product Ref: CD-NC3-NL-32

Product Ref: BVWHTACG

£14.95

£4.95

£17.95

HIGHLANDER DOUBLE EMERGENCY SURVIVAL BAG Lightweight, high vis orange 120x210cm emergency bivi bag for two people with survival tips and instructions printed on it. It easily fits in a pocket or backpack. It can be used to build a short-term shelter. Ideal in an emergency. Perfect for camping, mountaineering. Product Ref: CS036-OE

£7.95 96

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SHOOTING

WISPORT FALCON WEAPON BACKPACK Lightweight and water-resistant weapon carrier for professional operators, with multiple MOLLE attachments points, dedicated rifle compartment with stiffened top lid and internal straps, adjustable quick-detach SAS suspension system, removable frame, padded and adjustable shoulder straps and removable stiffened waist belt. Can accommodate and cover rifle up to 43.3”. Product Ref: FALCONCOYOTE

FROM £149.95

HELIKON DOUBLE PISTOL WALLET

WISPORT RIFLE CASE 100CM

PROPPER RANGE BAG

Practical gun case made of durable Cordura, with spacious main compartment padded with a thick removable sponge, an external pocket, large front MOLLE panel, fully adjustable shoulder straps, waist belt and two carrying handles. It can be worn as a backpack, over the shoulder or as a bag and used as a shooting mat.

Durable and functional range bag with a large padded main compartment with hi-vis lining and two adjustable internal dividers, front pocket with six pistol magazine slots, rear pocket with Loop field and removable fold-out mat, MOLLE webbing and adjustable shoulder strap. Removable hook-and-loop organiser panel included.

Double pistol case made of 500D Cordura, with generously padded and stiffened main compartment with weather-resistant two-way YKK zipper and inner Loop-lining or customisation, expandable pocket with five elastic keepers and customisable two handgun transport inserts and triple magazine insert. External Loop field for patches or IDs at the front and durable carry handles.

Product Ref: FUTERAL100OD

Product Ref: F56380A330

Product Ref: MO-DPW-CD-12

FROM £109.95

£80.00

£38.95

JACK PYKE MULTI GUN CLEANING KIT

JACK PYKE SHOTGUN CLEANING KIT 20G

VIPER GUN MAT AK47

Gun cleaning kit in a wooden box with a brass snap catch for most popular gun sizes. Perfect for demanding shooters with a collection of guns in their collection.

Three-piece heavy-duty brass rod set (12G, 20G and .410) with two wool mops and one bronze wire brush in a black plastic storage box. Product Ref: JSGCLEAN20

Durable gun cleaning mat made of flexible and rollable rubber material, with anti-slip bottom rubber surface and low friction top surface. Contains Production History, Specifications, Overview, Operating Cycle, Disassembly, Component list. Dimensions: 35”x11.4” (89x29cm).

Product Ref: BJGCLEAN

£13.95

Product Ref: VGMATAK47

£29.95 www.military1st.co.uk

£14.50 97

SHOOTING

HELIKON ACCURACY SHOOTING BAG LARGE ROLLER

HELIKON ACCURACY SHOOTING BAG CUBE

Roller-shaped shooting bag with fitted straps, textured non-slip side and durable hanging loop/lanyard eye. Makes a perfect rest for elbows and arms. Reduces the amount of recoil felt by the shooter. Perfect choice for a long-range competition, tactical shooting or weapon zeroing. No filler included.

Cube-shaped, brick-sized shooting bag with fitted straps, textured non-slip side, and durable hanging loop/lanyard eye. Makes a perfect rest for elbows and arms. Reduces the amount of recoil felt by the shooter. Perfect choice for a long-range competition, tactical shooting, or weapon zeroing. No filler included.

£125.95

Product Ref: AC-SRL-CD-11

Product Ref: AC-SBC-CD-11

£20.95

£16.95

CAMOSYSTEMS NETTING BASIC SERIES MILITARY 6X3M

CAMOSYSTEMS NETTING CRAZY CAMO 3X2.4M

CAMOSYSTEMS NETTING 3-D FLECKTARN ULTRA-LITE 3X1.1M

Durable and lightweight reversible camouflage screen with unique 3D leaf-like foliage, made of waterproof, rot and mould resistant nylon with polyurethane coating. Multi-season performance.

Durable and lightweight reversible camouflage screen, made of waterproof, rot and mould resistant nylon with polyurethane coating. Non-toxic and environmentally friendly. UV treated. Multi-season performance.

Durable and lightweight reversible camouflage screen with special 3D leaf-like foliage, made of waterproof, rot and mould resistant nylon with polyurethane coating. Multi-season performance.

£106.95

Product Ref: 14479022

£26.95

MFH GHILLIE JACKAL SUIT 3D BODY SYSTEM

HELIKON CAMOUFLAGE GHILLIE SUIT

MIL-TEC GHILLIE PARKA ANTI-FIRE BASIC

Lightweight and breathable three-part ghillie suit set with 3D Body System camouflage technology, made of waterproof and fire-retardant polyester, consisting of a jacket with detachable hood, trousers with elastic waistband and pass-through pockets, and a headpiece.

Highly breathable and lightweight four-part ghillie suit set made of breathable mesh, consisting of a tunic, drawstring pants with pass-through pockets, a hat with mosquito netting, and weapon camouflaging tape. Compressing ribbons and transfer bag included.

3D camouflage effect ghillie parka with a hood and press buttons front closure. Made of rot and mould resistant and fire-retardant polyester mesh and polypropylene. Carry bag included.

Product Ref: 07705T

Product Ref: KP-GHL-PO-07

£106.95

£82.95

£42.95

HELIKON BACKBLAST MAT Fully featured shooting mat made of 500D Cordura Nylon, with foam insulation between layers, anti-slip elbows and knees areas, pin loops, ammo wallet pouch, repositionable non-slip monopod pad and adjustable 3-point bipod stabilising Y-strap. Product Ref: AC-MBB-CD-12

Product Ref: 14466020

£48.95

Product Ref: 14461021

Product Ref: 11962100

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MISCELLANEOUS

HIGHLANDER BLAZE 10 LED TORCH Large torch with 20 Lumens, ten ultra-bright LEDs, twist On/Off switch with a rubber ring, non-slip rubberised grip and durable wrist strap. Power source: 3x D batteries (not included). Product Ref: TOR167

£10.95

PRINCETON TEC SYNC LED HEAD TORCH

HIGHLANDER VISION 2+1 LED HEAD TORCH

Versatile, water-resistant headlamp with one Maxbright LED with spot beam, one Maxbright LED with flood beam, one Ultrabright red LED, up to 90 Lumens brightness, five light modes, and interchangeable mounting system. One size fits most.

Handsfree light with six Lumens, two white LEDs, one red LED, two light modes, easy to reach power button and adjustable elastic strap. Power source: 3 x AAA batteries (not included).

Product Ref: TEC525/BK

£8.95

£39.95

PATCHLAB ARCTIC CHAMELEON PATCH Durable, flexible, and washable PVC rubber patch with a raised 3D layered effect. Pre-sewn with hook-backed construction. One patch per pack. Product Ref: OD-CAC-RB-20

£15.95

HELIKON BEARDMAN BUSHCRAFT PATCH Durable, flexible and washable PVC rubber patch with a raised 3D layered effect. One-piece pre-sewn and hook-backed construction. One patch per pack. Product Ref: OD-BMB-RB-02

Product Ref: TOR159

MAXPEDITION BEER MUG MORALE PATCH Original 3D morale patch with unique design, made from PVC rubber, with hook back to attach to the loop lining, and with additional loop field lined sheet for sewing onto clothes or protecting hook back when not in use.

£6.95

Product Ref: BEERS

JACK PYKE TIE, HANKY AND CUFFLINKS GIFT SET PHEASANT

JACK PYKE CARTRIDGE SALT AND PEPPER POTS

JACK PYKE BOTTLE OPENER PHEASANT

Gift set consisting of a tie, hanky, and cufflinks with a pheasant motif in a presentation gift box. Perfect choice for hunting enthusiasts.

Gift-boxed . A pair of stainless steel salt and pepper pots with a polished finish and countryside feel. Ideal as a gift for hunting or outdoor enthusiast. Capacity: 35ml.

A Pheasant-shaped bottle opener made of polished zinc alloy. Ideal as a gift for any outdoor and hunting enthusiast. Presentation box included.

Product Ref: JSALPEPCART

£15.50

Product Ref: JGSTHCPHEASG

£24.95 www.military1st.co.uk

£39.95

£5.95

Product Ref: JBTLOPPHEAS