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Contents OCTOBER 2019

CONTENTS 6 NEWS News from around the world of airsoft. 10 SHOOTER’S GALLERY Photos from The Airsoft Surgeon 2019 Shield Cup. 12 ARMOURY: SA-S02 CORE Bill has been on a bit of a mission to find the right distance rifle to add to his “Project Precision” armoury and turns his attention to one of the latest spring bolt-action variants from Specna Arms. 16 ARMOURY: SIG MCX MOCK SUPRESSOR Phil Bucknall kicks off this month with a nice custommade number that’s also 100% made in the UK by a company that holds high standards and quality control at the core of everything they do. 18 ARMOURY: ICS XPD COMPACT Airsoft Action and ICS go back a long way and new territory for them means new stories for all of us, and this time we turn to the latest of their “in house” designs, the BLE XPD Compact! 22 ASOS: FN 2000 Square-eyed ‘softer, Steve Takle, looks for sightings of FN Herstal’s love-it-or-loathe-it bullpup assault rifle across movies, TV and videogames. 26 EVENT: AIRSOFT SURGEON SHIELD CUP Following a break in 2018, the Airsoft Surgeon Championship returned to the UK and proved to be as popular as ever and once again, Airsoft Action was there to cover the event. 32 EVENT: AIRFEST 2019 Over the weekend of 26th-28th July, Kelly “Femme Fatale” Hardwick headed back to NPF Bassetts Pole for their famous annual festival… “3 days of Paintball/Airsoft heaven”. 36 FEATURE: AIRSOFT PHOTOGRAPHER On a recent visit to Mid Wales Airsoft, Bill and Nige were introduced to Lauren Davey, who has a passion for both airsoft and photography and thought you might like to hear her story… 38 FEATURE: LIFE WITH A… In the first of a new series exploring gameplay with various types of RIF, Steve T tackles the heady stratosphere that is the sniper rifle. 42 AA INTERVIEW: JOE SKILLINGS So what do you do if you don’t own the gun you want to play with, or fancy trying something different – without the expense of buying (yet) another RIF? Phil Bucknall chats with the boss of a company that might just have the answer. 46 EVENT: WAR & PEACE REVIVAL July means Bill’s annual trip to Paddock Wood Hop Farm in Kent, to catch up with friends and enjoy the

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mighty military spectacle that is The War & Peace Revival and in 2019 he finds it even more “airsoftfriendly” than ever before! 50 FEATURE: ATTACKSENSE TARGETS Trawling the interweb for new and interesting airsoft products, Phil Bucknall came across a video that piqued his interest and he had to find out more. 56 ARMOURY: ICS BLE BM9 Can ICS’ GBB pistols match their innovations in the long game and bring a long-in-the-tooth sidearm up to date? Steve T puts the brand new BM9 through its paces. 60 SITE: MID WALES AIRSOFT Last month you may have seen some great pictures in The Gallery from Mid Wales Airsoft and after visiting their site, Bill brings us his views on a hidden gem that’s well worth your attention if you’re in need of something just a bit different from your usual skirmish field! 64 KIT & GEAR: KYDEX FNX HOLSER Sometimes finding the right holster for your new pistol can be a real pita! When Phil Bucknall needed one for the Marui FNX Tactical, he turned to holster creator, Kydex Customs. 66 KIT & GEAR: KINETIXX GLOVES Bill takes a look at the very latest tactical gloves from German brand KinetiXx to see if they make the cut! 70 VERSUS: STEN v MP40 This month in VERSUS Bill takes the AGM STEN head to head with the technically superior Maschinenpistole 40 and finds that in airsoft form they’re not so far apart at all! 74 THE COLLECTOR: SPAS 12 Continuing his series looking at collectable airsoft replicas, Frenchie turns to one that has had as much exposure on the big screen as in real life. 76 THE CAGE: CHEST RIGS After an eye-opening discussion amongst the AA team last month in relation to the use of Chest Rigs, this month Bill follows up with an overview of what the crew like when it comes to Plate Carriers, a bit of kit that now seems essential to airsofters worldwide! 80 LAST POST: CHRONO CONFUSION Frenchie has probably chronoed more guns than most of us have had hot dinners! Well, maybe not but he certainly knows a thing or two about the subject – and the confusion that surrounds it. 86 SITE DIRECTORY & ACTION AIR CLUBS Looking for a skirmish site, or your local Action Air Club? Then we may have the answer, with pages of sites and clubs throughout the UK.

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A SHORT WHILE AGO, AIRSOFT ACTION WAS CONTACTED BY A READER, TIM BROWN, WHO ASKED IF WE COULD GIVE THE CHARITY HE SUPPORTS A BIT OF PUBLICITY – AND WE ARE ONLY TOO HAPPY TO OBLIGE. OVER TO TIM… My name is Tim Brown and I’m going to tell you a story about Paul Sapsford, myself and our “RBLI Journey”. It all started with Paul coming to me back in January asking me if I could help him, after he saw me doing some patches I made for my group on Facebook for the Pilgrims Bandit charity at the start of the year. The group is Pew Pew Airsoft Community (Official) Group on Facebook, which I run. When I meet Paul for a coffee and chat, he had told me his story and asked if I could help. How could I say no? He knew what I can achieve when I set myself to a task and I would add that it is a great thing to do to help a fellow airsofter in our community, not only to raise money but to bring people out and raise awareness about PTSD. This is Paul’s story, in his own words: “Everyone knows what PTSD is and we have all heard about servicemen coming back from active duty and experiencing the lasting effects. However, few people know that it effects everyday people like you and me as well – and I have to say I was one of them. My name is Paul and in 2005 I had an accident at work which changed my life forever. I was taking a cover of a joint box and I was electrocuted. I would have died if it were not for an apprentice who knocked me off my ladder. For years I tried to come to terms with what had happened to me. I would cry at work. I had flashbacks but didn’t talk to anyone. Not even those closest to me. It was not until over a year had passed that I was diagnosed with PTSD. The Royal British Legion Industries gave me support. They organised counselling and supported me with getting back to work. My family and friends supported me during this time. In particular my sons took me to airsoft. It was a new world that I entered into and gave me an escape. So what does this have to do with PTSD? I want to give back to the Royal British Legion and we are organising an airsoft event to raise awareness of PTSD and the value of the work that Royal British Legion Industries does for everyday people like you and me. So here we are now, please support and help raise awareness for P.T.S.D and what RBLI do for us all.” So how are we doing in just under four months (at

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the time of writing)? We can honestly say we have been overwhelmed by the response and have raised £7,190 to date. Paul, myself and RBLI want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us and to site owners who have help us hit this target - you have all have been amazing! Our goal is now to hit £10k for the year and to do this, we need to reach all the other people it has not reached yet, so they too can jump on board and help us do the biggest charity thing Airsoft has seen across the UK... Paul and I both want to say a special and massive thank you to Apocalypses Airsoft Site in Kent, who have been the biggest supporter so far, helping us raising just under £3,000k of the total. So, thank you to Martin Holwill and Jon Davies and as you can see in the photos, Selena from RBLI Team came down to give them a thank you letter for the big donations! So what next? IF you come and Join our Community group on Facebook (Pew Pew Airsoft Community (Official)) you cannot only join an amazing airsoft community, you can follow the RBLI Journey and also be a part of it everyone is welcome! We will be launching a Limited Edition Patch in next few months, to celebrate 100 YEARS of RBLI and these are already being taken up like hot cakes - and no one has seen it yet! We will also be visiting sites on-going and will also be at the National Airsoft Festival – hope to see you there!

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RECENTLY, BILL HAS BEEN ON A BIT OF A MISSION TO FIND THE RIGHT DISTANCE RIFLE TO ADD TO HIS “PROJECT PRECISION” ARMOURY AND ALTHOUGH DEVELOPMENT OF THIS EXCITING CONCEPT IS WELL UNDERWAY, HE’S KEEPING HIS OPTIONS OPEN WITH NEW MODELS TO HIT THE MARKET. THIS TIME HE TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO ONE OF THE LATEST SPRING BOLT-ACTION VARIANTS FROM SPECNA ARMS. SPECNA ARMS HAVE REALLY BEEN ROLLING out the new CORE AEG models since IWA earlier this year, and what a collection they have to offer! The new AEGs have been attracting a huge amount of attention both on-page and online and in my opinion, 100% rightly so, as they offer great performance and a whole host of excellent features that just a few years ago you would have been paying top dollar for! But nestling inside their huge family of AEGs are a couple of not-so-humble spring rifles that also offer both out-of-the-box grunt and exceptional value for money, namely the SA-S03 CORE and SA-S02 CORE bolt-action sniper rifles.

that doesn’t mean that there’s not space to look at new things that become available, so when I was given the opportunity to have a look at the new SA-S02 CORE and to put it through its paces on the range, it was most definitely an opportunity I wasn’t going to pass up. In terms of looks, the SA-S02 CORE (and indeed its more “mil-looking” sibling, the SA-S03 CORE) closely resembles the seasoned “real world” M40 rifle design; the S02 emulates the A3 variant and the S03 the A5. The M40 sniper rifle has been in service with the USMC since 1966 and earned its spurs during the Vietnam War; the original version it was a “militarised” version of a highly successful Remington model 700 sporting rifle

Over the past year I’ve been cementing the details of how “Project Precision” will work and right now the lads and I are fine-tuning both the detail of this and the RIFs we will use to compete against one another. As I told you last month in the introduction to the concept, it’s something we’ll be rolling out further and I’ll return

with short action, and featured a traditional wooden stock, integrated non-removable magazine and Redfield 3-9X telescope sight.

“THE FURNITURE ITSELF IS MADE FROM METAL AND REINFORCED POLYMER; THE USE OF “NCORE” REINFORCED POLYMER MAKES THE CONSTRUCTION VERY DURABLE AND ADDS A NICE MATT FINISH TO THE CHASSIS.” to the latest developments next month in more detail. Suffice to say, there has been a LOT of fettling going on as we get our guns “good to go” and I’ll look forward to sharing details of this with you during the next few months as we move from “prep” to “comp”! Although things are advancing well with our personal choices of GBB, AEG, and Springer to use,

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During 1970s M40 rifles were upgraded to M40A1 configuration, which featured new McMillan stocks made from polymer and new Unertl 10X telescope sights. The M40A3 was the next step in evolution and it was adopted in 2001. The M40A3 features the same Remington model 700 “short” action but with different barrels and improved McMillan stocks. In 2009, the

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M40A3 was superseded by yet another version, the M40A5. M40A5 rifles were either built “bespoke” or upgraded from M40A3 donors with a new polymer stock, a detachable magazine system developed by Badger Ordnance, Schmidt & Bender sights and a forward rail mount for the AN/PVS-22 night vision optic.

BANG ON!

What you get with the SA-S03 CORE model from Specna Arms is the more “military A5” looking rifle with additional rails in place and a muzzle brake (the real deal uses a Surefire muzzle brake compatible with a suppressor) but as I wanted to keep things fairly low-key for “Project Precision”, I decided that the SA-S02 CORE model was more suitable for my needs. Both rifles feature the same internal setup, so it’s really a question of “the look” and feel you want to achieve that will dictate which one you go for. The basic S02 comes in just under 100€, with the S03 at 123€. To keep everything “in house” with Specna Arms though, I decided upon a plain black rifle (you can have either model with black, tan, OD, or Multicam furniture) package that comes with a Harris-style bipod and 3-9x40 scope and mounts. Each rifle comes with three 20BB magazines, so with the package you’re all set (the package sells for around 140€ so is a good bargain!). The rifle when you receive it consists of two main elements; the chassis with the stock/butt and the barrel with the chamber. This makes shipping straightforward in a smaller box than you might expect,

and the assembly requires only three hex screws to put the rifle together fully; it took me all of fifteen minutes to marry everything up. Up top is a standard Picatinny mounting rail, so it’s again easy to fit the scope that’s included in the package. I was actually very pleasantly surprised with the standard of the optic provided as it’s clear as a bell, quite unlike some of the “thrown in” optics you get with a package deal! The S02 also features a short section of rail for the bipod and has two double-sided swivels for the attachment of a QD tactical sling; if you prefer you can mount the bipod to the swivel stud which brings it closer to the chassis.

EXTERNALS

The furniture itself is made from metal and reinforced polymer; the use of “Ncore” reinforced polymer makes

the construction very durable and adds a nice matt finish to the chassis. In addition, metal elements feature a Nano Coating finish that prevents scratches, and

metal parts include the entire external barrel along with the chamber, trigger and charging handle as well as RIS accessory rails and all assembly elements such as screws, with the bolt carrier featuring laser-engraved Specna Arms markings. The chassis with the butt, butt pad and the magazine are made of solid polymer, and

the butt has a comfortable rubber pad, the thickness of which can be adjusted using a set of exchangeable overlays. In combination with the adjustable cheek pad it allows adjusting the butt to user preferences. A neat safety is located next to the bolt and can be operated with your thumb.

INTERNALS

Internally the S02 and S03 (apart from the Hop-Up chamber and the magazine) are fully compatible with the ever-popular VSR-10, which enables easy power tuning and means that spare and upgrade parts will www.airsoft-action.online

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never be an issue! The adjustment slide for the Hop-Up chamber is located on the chassis, which enables very simple and quick adjustment on the go.

OVERALL

Overall the S03 is solid as a rock once you get all the parts together, and I have to say that it looks the business too! Initial power testing on a .20g BB gave me a very consistent mean of 1.65 Joule/423fps which is brilliant straight from the packaging! Range from new was also solid out to the 50m testing distance using a .30 BB, and of course once the rifle has had a couple hundred more BBs through it, I’m expecting the S02 to reach out even further! The scope is a delight to use, and the bipod nice and sturdy when you’re shooting

prone, so from me the entire package gets a big “thumbs up”. We’ve now had numerous discussions within the AA team and there is general agreement that what Specna Arms are providing in their AEG range is absolutely fabulous value, and right now I have to say that this carries over entirely to their spring-powered distance rifles! Although, as always, time and further use will tell, my initial thoughts on the SA-S02 CORE are all positive.

At the price offered this is a super package, and the only thing that I will personally change is the optic mount as I like things to be as tight as possible to the bore. Other than that, the SA-S02 CORE is good to go, and I’m looking forward to getting it on the longer range as “Project Precision” moves onwards! My sincere thanks go to Patryk from gunfire.com for arranging the SA-S02 CORE package for testing; please do visit the busy Gunfire website for details of the entire Specna Arms range and much, much more! AA

“INITIAL POWER TESTING ON A .20G BB GAVE ME A VERY CONSISTENT MEAN OF 1.65 JOULE/423FPS WHICH IS BRILLIANT STRAIGHT FROM THE PACKAGING!” 14

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JTAC CUSTOM/VIRTUS TRAINING SYSTEM

VTS300

PHIL BUCKNALL KICKS OFF THIS MONTH WITH A NICE CUSTOM-MADE NUMBER THAT IS ALSO 100% MADE IN THE UK BY A COMPANY THAT HOLDS HIGH STANDARDS AND QUALITY CONTROL AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING THEY DO. JTAC CUSTOM HAS BEEN AROUND for a while and is a goto resource for all things ERG and custom builds based on the ERG platform, or non-recoil KWA guns. This isn’t all they do and if you are interested in custom items, check them out at www.jtaccustom.co.uk. This review focusses on one of the first products brought to market under the Virtus Training System banner and is a pretty niche item catering, as it does, for one very specific customer - and that’s SIG MCX owners! It’s true that there are a plethora of airsoft suppressors out there, with the SF RC2 being quite possibly the single most common one you’ll see on the field thanks to its widespread use in the US military and the fact it looks pretty good too. What there isn’t, however, are any SIG-specific suppressors and that’s understandable really, given that before the MCX was released there wasn’t a huge amount of modern up to date SIG rifles available and so aftermarket part companies haven’t focused on it either. That is one of the strengths of a smaller company; they can oftentimes produce something that isn’t viable for larger companies to look at.

“YOU CAN ACTUALLY SCREW INTO THE BASE PORTION A XCORTECH XT301 TRACER UNIT. YEP, YOU CAN RUN IT EITHER AS A MOCK SUPPRESSOR OR AS A VERY WELL-HIDDEN TRACER UNIT - AND IN THIS ROLE IT EXCELS.” VTS300

The VTS300 is a fully CNC’d mock suppressor with correct markings (which is “7.62mm” as the MCX is chambered in 300BLK and not 5.56mm), really, really nice machining and flat black anodising. The crown on the muzzle is beautifully done and looks amazing and

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the anodising is extremely smooth and uniform across the whole surface, including the grooves that are cut into the body. The really interesting thing about the VTS300 is that it is actually two pieces. This is great news because you can fill it with the foam discs mine came with to add some noise deadening to the gun, or (and this is the fun part) you can actually screw into the base portion a Xcortech XT301 tracer unit. Yep, you can run it either as a mock suppressor or as a very well-hidden tracer unit - and in this role it excels. The tracer unit threads in easily and is dead centre in line with the barrel and the muzzle. Its very clear to see the attention to detail that has gone into this product. We’ve already mentioned the finish but further to that, the machining on the threads is buttery smooth and when you screw or unscrew the two pieces, the threads simply glide over each other, which is a sure sign of good quality and good QC at work. There’s none of that scratchy, tight or roughfeeling some lesser products have and once the two pieces are together the connection is seamless, making it look like a single piece. To attach it to the muzzle of your MCX it uses the pretty much standard -14mm thread and again, even this threading and the finish on the part is top notch. I don’t have an MCX but I used it on my PTS N23 and it looked spot on - it didn’t cause any problems due to excessive weight on a very small gun and even looked right too. Purists may grumble but in real life you could use a 300BLK on a 5.56mm gun; it just wouldn’t be as effective. If you have an MCX though and you also have the suppressor compatible rail, then you should

definitely take a gander at this offering from JTAC as it will finish off your load out perfectly!

SPECIFICATION

Okay, specification-wise the suppressor is made from 6082 Aluminium and weighs 305g without the tracer unit installed. It is 175mm long and has a diameter of 42mm. It will take either a Xcortech or Acetech tracer unit and will work with others that have a thread of 11mm and diameter no greater than 29mm. This is great to see and I’m really happy to see a UK-based company filling in the gaps for niche products that also work on other airsoft guns too. I have had the privilege of seeing some of the other products in the VTS pipeline and I’m very excited by what they have coming out. Stay tuned and I look forward to bringing more VTS goodies your way soon. If you want to buy the VTS300 or to see what they have coming, then go to the link at the start of this article or check them out on Facebook. Finally, thank you to John from JTAC/VTS for the loan of this review item. I promise I’ll return it ...soon …ish! AA

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POCKET PISTOL POWER! OVER THE PAST FEW ISSUES WE’VE BEEN MAKING THE MOST OF OUR GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH I CHI SHIVAN, TO REALLY GET THE LOWDOWN ON THEIR LATEST PISTOL MODELS AND INNOVATIONS. AIRSOFT ACTION AND ICS GO BACK A LONG WAY AND NEW TERRITORY FOR THEM MEANS NEW STORIES FOR ALL OF US, AND THIS TIME WE TURN TO THE LATEST OF THEIR “IN HOUSE” DESIGNS, THE BLE XPD COMPACT! I’VE BEEN RACKING MY BRAINS recently to think what my first ever ICS AEG was and when I bought it and I’m going to have to go with one of their shorty, folding stock ARs around 2007! I can’t believe that so many years have passed and so many ICS guns have come and gone in the testing armoury, but luckily ICS AEGs have always been good to me! In all those years and over numerous different models I’ve personally never had an issue or a problem with an ICS RIF and long may that continue! They’ve always been a bit of a “trusted ally” when it comes to fielding an AEG and they are always easy and fun to work on and maintain. In recent months, though we’ve been having a look at some of their new handgun models, more the “replica” versions rather than their own “Black Leopard Eye” or BLE designs and as you’ll have seen, there have been some very minor niggles with these that I am totally unused to seeing in relation to ICS! Thankfully, when it comes to the BLE models I’m going to say straight out that there is not a niggle anywhere in sight! I’ve had the pleasure of trying out the XAE, XFG, and ALPHA pistol variants and all of them have been spot on, solid and workmanlike out of the box, with good performance to boot. You’ll find no

complaint about any of these models from me, so when the chance to try the latest XPD Compact came along I was all too keen to get hands on. Although I’m a fairly sizeable bloke I do love a small pistol and I own both a Glock 26 and a Detonics Combat Master in my pistol collection. These super “sub-compact” handguns are often referred to as a “pocket gun” and personally, I like the sub-compact size for a backup, especially when playing an OPFOR role because they are lighter and easier to carry anywhere. The “compacts” though will often be referred to as an “EDC/CC” pistol given that they are generally slightly smaller than their full-sized brethren. “Compacts” are meant to be more concealable, and the sub-compact is even more concealable than that! A “compact” is essentially a handgun with a smaller frame for easier carry and concealment and I come back to my OPFORrelated comment in this respect. For airsoft use it may also be argued that, in essence, we are dealing with handgun models that by and large have the exact same range as each other and therefore I would pose a question to you… Unless you are building a loadout where a very specific pistol model is a “must have” then why would you bother carrying a great big hunk of metal when you can have the same (if not

“THESE SUPER “SUB-COMPACT” HANDGUNS ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO AS A “POCKET GUN” AND PERSONALLY, I LIKE THE SUB-COMPACT SIZE FOR A BACKUP, ESPECIALLY WHEN PLAYING AN OPFOR ROLE BECAUSE THEY ARE LIGHTER AND EASIER TO CARRY ANYWHERE.”

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better, and more of that later!) performance from something that is physically smaller and lighter? I understand that there are possible legal ramifications in relation to our personal defence in law here in the UK in that the term “Realistic Imitation Firearm”, when taken 100% literally, could negate some of the models and designs that are “airsoft specific” as they could, at a push, be deemed “unrealistic”, which raises that thorny question of why we want such high degrees of realism in the first place. This is an area we must be constantly mindful of but in real terms a model like the ICS XPD Compact that has no direct “real world” variant to draw on, still looks and feels like a true firearm and when you look at the sheer number of different compact firearms available (here I’d quote the Glock 19, H&K VP9, SA XDM, and S&W M&P, etc.), then I believe a non-shooter would be hard pressed to notice! The fact is that I actually love that airsoft companies are constantly innovating and creating their own designs and I’m aware of at least two airsoft models now that are being seriously looked at by real firearms manufacturers as “possibilities” to turn from 6mm to their respective favourite calibres. Sadly our defence in law will not allow us to buy either of these should they eventually come to fruition as production models!

SMALL AND OH, SO SWEET!

So, I’ve admitted that I like more compact pistols and to date have owned (and still own) a couple already. Would I then add the ICS XPD Compact to my armoury? You betcha!!! Like most of the “in house” designs that ICS create, the XPD Compact is beautifully presented and put together. Available in plain black, black/tan, tan/black, and plain tan the finish of the little pistol is superlative and oozes quality. ICS have spent a lot of time getting their tan colouration “just so” and this effort means that if you go in that direction, you’ll get something that looks GREAT! Like many modern handguns the XPD features a polymer lower with a full-metal slide so even “mag out” it feels lovely in the hand with a reassuring heft, although when you have the mag inserted the weight sits nicely right over your fist. To give you an idea of the true compact nature of the pistol, when I have my trigger finger extended alongside the trigger guard there is only 30mm of muzzle and rail projecting (yup, that rail is short…), so what’s in your fist is nigh on “it”. The overall length of the XPD is 167.4mm, and of this 75.5mm is inner barrel so it really is one tidy little package; if you fancy adding a suppressor though ICS

can provide you with a 14mm CCW barrel adapter. As standard, the XPD Compact comes with a short 17BB gas magazine with a projecting polymer floorplate, but if you’re a larger player you might wish to invest in the 24BB extended mag which ICS offer as an accessory. Not only does this have a greater BB capacity but it’s also slightly longer with an extended collar that perfectly matches the special “diamond textured” grip. In terms of look and feel I can’t fault the XPD Compact in any way as it’s a lovely little pistol. “But what about ‘grunt’?” I hear you ask, as of course good looks without performance are about as useful as a chocolate teapot! Luckily the XPD does properly live up to the claims that ICS make about “increased performance” thanks to their new “REVO”

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“ON THE RANGE THE XPD IS A REAL HOOT AS THAT HARD-KICK, FASTCYCLING ACTION REALLY COMES INTO PLAY AND KNOWING THAT YOU’RE NOT GOING TO RUN OUT OF GAS DURING YOUR FIRST MAG MEANS THAT YOU CAN REALLY PUT SOME BBS DOWNRANGE AT A RATE OF KNOTS!” Quantitative Injection Valve, which gives an upswing on the longevity of your mag fills and faster cycling. I found in testing that I got four full 17BB mags and three 24BB mags per single fill which is very good indeed. And when it does come to testing there are some other unique little features that make me love the XPD Compact and the first of these is in relation to safety. Although there is no “manual safety” (as such) on the pistol, you do get a couple of features that help to make it super-safe until you want to take your shot, namely a trigger safety, a “grip” safety and a sliding catch incorporated in the lower rail that lets you totally isolate the pistol’s operation. I also love the fact that ICS have begun to incorporate luminous front and rear sights on their pistols, which makes target acquisition a snap and in the case of the XPD Compact you also have a visible “loading indicator” at the rear. All of the features combined give you a really “shootable” pistol that at the same time is extremely safe.

ON THE RANGE

On the range the XPD is a real hoot as that hard-kick, fast-cycling action really comes into play and knowing that you’re not going to run out of gas during your first mag means that you can really put some BBs

downrange at a rate of knots! Power is sensible, with a mean reading through the chrono of 0.73 Joule/281fps using a .20g BB. Accuracy at 10m is very good indeed, with nice tight groupings possible if you put your mind to it. The enlarged trigger guard means that the XPD is still fine if you’re using gloves with reinforced/protected fingers and for me, the extended magazine made the pistol very comfortable indeed to shoot. Although the XPD is by no means a “replica” I am led to understand that it is largely compatible with existing “XDM” holsters. I’m going to make a small observation here to conclude, one that I have shared with the ICS team and that is that their own “in-house” pistol designs seem to be absolutely niggle free, whereas when they try to go the “historic model” route, the wheels tend to wobble a bit! I’m all for companies innovating and extending their offering but when your own designs, designs just like the BLE XPD Compact, are so bloody good in the first place, why bother with something else? ICS, please keep going your own sweet way and in me you will have a fan and friend for life! Our thanks go to ICS for kindly providing this test model. ICS AEGs and GBBs are available from all good UK stockists so check out your local shop for more information, along with visiting www.icsbb.com for the very latest news. AA

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FN F2000

AS SEEN ON SCREEN: TACTICAL TUNA SQUARE-EYED ‘SOFTER, STEVE TAKLE, LOOKS FOR SIGHTINGS OF FN HERSTAL’S LOVE-IT-OR-LOATHE-IT BULLPUP ASSAULT RIFLE ACROSS MOVIES, TV AND VIDEOGAMES. I’m a fan of FN’s futuristic assault rifle. In a world of me-too M4s and AKs, the Tactical Tuna stands out on the airsoft field like an iPhone in a pile of Nokias. All ergonomics and body-form buttstock, this is an assault rifle for the 21st century that makes more popular platforms seem archaic by comparison.

IN THE REAL WORLD

Belgium’s FN Herstal revealed the STANAG-fed bullpup F2000 at the IDEX defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi in 2001 before releasing the 5.56x45mm F2000 NATO rifle that same year. Building upon previous advances in the P90, the F2000 was designed to be a truly ambidextrous platform. This extends beyond the polymer stock and control surfaces to the patented front ejection system that avoids lefties catching a face full of hot metal that is a common problem with more conventional rearward ports. With a modular design, the F2000 was originally intended for use with an integrated 1.6x magnification scope but it is also available as a Tactical variant with a Picatinny rail, iron sights and a vertical foregrip. The standard foregrip can also be swapped out for either a 40-mm EGLM underbarrel grenade launcher, or the M303 underbarrel module for tear gas or marker projectiles. The F2000 has proven popular with special forces around the world, including Belgium, Chile, India, Pakistan, Peru, and Poland. It’s also seen service with the regular troops from Saudi Arabia, Croatia, Libya and

most notably Slovenia, who specified an “S” variant with a raised Picatinny rail that doubles as a carrying handle. Confusingly, the semi-automatic civilian model also carries an “S” for the FS2000. First available in June 2006, it features a longer barrel, a permanent flash hider and no bayonet lug.

MOVIES

It took six years from launch for FN’s finest to reach the silver screen in 2007 - and when it did, it was in a movie based on a video game, wielded by an Interpol operative in Hitman. And it would be another two years before it attained hero status in the hands of Channing Tatum in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, as well as notoriety with the T-600 Terminators in the regrettable Terminator Salvation.

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2010 saw the F2000 wielded not only by action hero Sly Stallone, but also martial arts maestro Jet Li in the enjoyable action romp that was The Expendables. It was

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mounted on “War Machine” that same year in Marvel’s tentpole movie, Iron Man 2. And adding to the list of modern action movie men, gruff Brit, Jason Statham, used an F2000 as “Bishop” in 2011’s The Mechanic, as well as making an appearance

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just this year with Hollywood’s nicest man(™), Keanu Reaves, in the armoury for “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”. This may not be a long list, but it is at least distinguished.

Of course, the Battlefield franchise couldn’t keep such a distinctive weapon to itself, with the F2000 also putting in appearances in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 - arguably the last great instalment in a formerly almighty series - as well as Medal of Honor in 2010. Counter-Strike fans got to grips with the F2K in 2009’s Online before it made the move from PC fanboys in 2007’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl to the console kids as the “MAK-200” in 2013’s Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Bringing things bang up to date, if you haven’t been fortunate enough to encounter it, World of Guns from Noble Empire Corp gives users the chance to strip down and reassemble a wide range of firearms. And of course, the F2000 is one of the featured models. Introduced as an update at the beginning of last year, the model features 161 parts, as well as HWS and Aimpoint accessories and a cutaway mode.

You’d think that TV sci-fi producers on a budget would adopt the F2000 as their first-born, but appearances have been surprisingly few and far between. Between 2006 and 2009, the F2000 found favour with CBS’ The Unit and Dennis Haysbert’s Sergeant Major Jonas Blane. It also appears in Nikita being used by Michael, played by Shane West, as well as Person of Interest also from CBS and created by Jonathan Nolan, the co-screenwriter of The Dark Knight trilogy with executive producer, JJ Abrams. The F2K also pops up in 2016 for series six of the perennially popular zombie-thon, The Walking Dead, being used by the Saviors in episodes 12 and the series finale.

GAMES

Ah, video games! Where would we get our fix of screen-based weaponry without you? Literally the year after the F2000 was released, it first appeared as the “SC-20K” in 2002’s Splinter Cell. It reappeared two years later in the sequel, Pandora Tomorrow. The SC-20K would also go on to appear in Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory and Double Agent before morphing into the “SC3000” in 2010’s Conviction. That SC-20K also put in an appearance in 2007’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 before publisher Ubisoft paid up for the official license. As a result, the F2000 the appears in 2012’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, as well as Online/Phantoms in 2014 and the open world Wildlands in 2017. But we will never forget its debut in the mighty Battlefield 2 in 2005, which marked the F2K’s move into the major leagues. The series went on to bring the Belgian bullpup back for 2012’s Battlefield 3.

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A BRIDGE TOO FAR?

Why the futuristic lines of the F2000 haven’t cut a swathe through screens everywhere is beyond us. Not only does it look completely unrecognisable compared with previous firearms, it also offers significant operational benefits. Perhaps Belgium’s finest sets itself too far from the conventional East-West divide to readily translate into the black and white, good/bad dichotomy usually employed by screen-based storytellers on popular shows such as Strike Back and SEAL Team. In a world where the conventional shorthand would have us believe that M4 = good guys and AKs = the baddies, maybe the F2K is just too confusing for creative committees to get on board with? I mean - who could credit the audience with being informed, after all... Regardless, FN’s F2000 remains both a distinctive and capable AEG for airsofters that’s now available again in the UK from Cybergun and overseas by G&G. We’d happily recommend either version for fans of the Tactical Tuna. AA

IN BAD COMPANY

And we could not be happier to note that the F2000 appears in possibly THE finest FPS campaigns in recent years with 2008’s Battlefield: Bad Company and its sequel two years later. They’re still worth a playthrough a decade later.

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2019 SHIELD CUP FOLLOWING A BREAK IN 2018, THE AIRSOFT SURGEON CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNED TO THE UK AND PROVED TO BE AS POPULAR AS EVER AND ONCE AGAIN, NIGE WAS THERE TO COVER THE EVENT. BEFORE I SAY ANYTHING ELSE, I want to offer huge congratulations to everyone involved in the Airsoft Surgeon 2019 Shield Cup – and I do mean EVERYONE! Organisers, shooters, Range Officers, Sponsors and particularly Mark and Terry of FPS for the time, effort and work they put in, which resulted in the best action air event I have had the privilege to cover (and I have covered quite a few)! From the first “Range Hot” to the last “Range Clear” this year’s event was both run and shot in the absolute spirit of friendly competitiveness – but I am probably getting ahead of myself a bit. If you are one of our many, many readers who have started reading Airsoft Action in the last couple of years, you might be wondering what this all about, so I hope you will forgive me if I do a short re-cap… But first, a quick question… Who among you has not seen the video of Keanu Reeves and Halle

“John Wick 3” without thinking “Blimey! That’s pretty tasty shooting (or words to that effect)!!” Both actors wanted to make the film as realistic as possible to be able to replicate what operators do on a day to day basis, so spent six months training to get it right. They both put (quite literally) thousands of rounds downrange as they went through gun handling, transitions and manoeuvring procedures until they were second nature and a large part of their training was with pistols. One scene in the video shows Halle Berry moving forwards down a line of targets, putting rounds into each using a pistol. In another you see Keanu Reeves doing much the same with a variety of targets located at different distances and heights. Both scenarios required a combination of fluid movement, accurate shooting and excellent gun handling, including rapid mag changes and re-loads. OK, so now take the essence of what they were doing and turn it into a form of competitive pistol shooting, but substitute the real weapons with airsoft versions and you have one of the fastest-growing shooting sports in the world today, called “Action Air”. Known as “Practical Shooting” in the real steel world, Action Air is run along the same lines and using the same rules, which are laid down by the IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) and include specifications for just about every aspect of the

SO, WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO IN AN ACTION AIR COMPETITION? THAT’S SIMPLE AND CAN BE SUMMED UP IN FOUR WORDS… “SHOOT FAST, DON’T MISS!” Berry blasting their way down a course of fire as they trained for

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sport, including some very stringent safety rules. In a nutshell, action air pistols are treated exactly the same as their real steel cousins and the penalties for breach of these rules can lead to instant disqualification from an

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event. So, what do you have to do in an Action Air competition? That’s simple and can be summed up in four words… “Shoot fast, don’t miss!” Simple but sometimes fiendishly difficult as your targets can be partially hidden (or even completely hidden and not shown unless you successfully hit a different one first); some might move, rotate or swing from side to side, while others might require to “go prone”, or shoot from a seated position. You might have to open “doors” or “hatches” to expose your targets, you may have to carry on object with you, or your pistol and ammo might have to be retrieved from different locations before you can start shooting. It comes as no surprise that all of this may sound strangely familiar to some airsofters as it includes elements often found in-game, particularly if you are into CQB or scenario-based games – the only difference being that no-one is shooting back at you! In fact the only person you are actually shooting “against”, is yourself and that might sound a bit odd as action air is a competitive shooting discipline, so surely you must be up against other shooters and that is, of course, correct also – so how does it all work?

SETTING THE STAGE(S)

Action Air matches are run over a series of “stages”, each of which can consist of a number of static and/or dynamic targets. All the targets are determined by rules set by the IPSC, the most common of which consists of a brown cardboard “pear-shaped” target sub-divided into three scoring areas (Alpha, Charlie and Delta) and any shot which falls outside of these areas is a miss (known as a “Mike”). These targets can be set at different heights and distances from the starting/shooting position and may also be partially hidden by white “noshoot” targets, which (as the name implies) you will be

penalised for shooting. Thrown into the mix might be small “popper” targets that fall backwards when hit and these might even be electronically attached to other dynamic targets which are only activated when the popper is downed. All targets are set up within individual “stages” that might include obstacles to be negotiated in order to gain a clear sight line to a target, as shooters move down “corridors”, shoot through “windows”, knock open “doors” and “hatches”, or maybe pull on a rope with one hand while shooting with the other. One particularly “challenging” stage at this year’s event included a pair of contra-rotating arms with four “no-shoots” on the front arms, alternately hiding and revealing the four targets on the rear arms. Each stage has a static “start position” but after that, it is down to the shooter to decide how they will move through the stage, or even if movement is necessary. Stages can be either “short”, “medium” or “long” and a match normally consists of stages in the ratio of 3-2-1 (3 short : 2 medium : 1 long) and with limits on the number of rounds to be carried per mag, may require one or more mag change to complete. In other words, you have to be “switched on” at all times and the better your movement, gun handling and accuracy, the higher your score is likely to be. I say “likely” as your score is determined by combining the time taken to complete the stage with the score you achieve, to give you a “hit factor” and it is this hit factor that results in your final stage score. However, unlike many other sports, it really “ain’t over ‘til its over”! In football, if a team is five-nil up with one minute left on the clock, it would be (almost) impossible to lose, however, in action air you could be the runaway leader going into the final stage of the match but until you have fired your last shot, “shown clear”, made sure your hammer is down, your gun is safely holstered and the Range Officer (RO) has called “Range Clear”, a silly mistake could result in a “DQ” (DisQualification) and it would all be for nothing.

THE AIRSOFT SURGEON

Clarence Lai is the Airsoft Surgeon and widely considered to be the father of airsoft practical shooting as we know it. Not only is he an absolute demon on the

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“I CAN TELL YOU FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE THAT, HAVING SHOT MY DAUGHTER’S AIRSOFT SURGEON PISTOL, GOING BACK TO MY “ORDINARY” HI-CAPPA WAS LIKE GETTING OUT OF THE FINEST FERRARI AND INTO A FORD MONDEO. WELL MAYBE NOT QUITE THAT BAD BUT YOU GET MY MEANING!” range and a master of the pistol, he also creates some of the worlds finest pieces of airsoft art, turning ordinary pistols and rifles into extraordinary airsoft weapons that not only look visually stunning but shoot like nothing you have ever shot before. I can tell you from personal experience that, having shot my daughter’s Airsoft Surgeon pistol, going back to my “ordinary” Hi-Cappa was like getting out of the finest Ferrari and into a Ford Mondeo. Well maybe not quite that bad but you get my meaning! In 2012 at IWA in Nuremberg, I was chatting with Clarence and Chris Kong of RedWolf Airsoft about airsoft practical shooting and the fact that there were no competitions in the UK, or even Europe. “Why don’t we do one?” asked Chris and just six months later the first Airsoft Surgeon European Championship took place at The Grange. Two years later, as the event grew rapidly and with shooters travelling from as far afield as Hong Kong, Brazil and all over Europe, a bigger venue was required, so moved to StrikeForce Airsoft in Gloucester, where it stayed for three years. In 2018 the first Action Air World Shoot took place in Hong Kong and it was decided not to run the Airsoft Surgeon Championship that year due to the costs involved for shooters to attend both events. It also meant Chris could look for a different venue as, although StrikeForce is massive and had more than enough space to accommodate the event, events in Europe at venues such as the Olympic Centre and NABV in Holland, had raised the bar in terms of shooter expectations and local facilities. Chris and I had already spent over two years looking for a suitable venue but it was during a chat with Mark Rooney of First Person Shooter on the Isle of Wight, when he mentioned that they were developing an old

dock-side building for Action Air, that resulted in us travelling down to Newport – and the wheels were set in motion for this year’s venue. All I can say is that the amount of work that Mark, Terry and the rest of his crew put in was simply amazing! They turned an almost derelict, rubbish-filled building into a truly first-class CQB/Action Air location which, although smaller than we would have liked, made a perfect, custom-built location. It was probably the first time an Action Air event had been waved at by people aboard passing yachts and other river craft.

COMPETITION TIME!

Being in a smaller venue meant both the number of stages and competitors would need to be reduced and this resulted in 120 shooters from all over the world, challenging each other (and themselves) over 16 stages. Team GB’s Action Air Captain, Justin Cooper, did a superb job designing the stages, including just the right balance of “challenge” and “fun”, with a good mix of technicality and speed thrown in for good measure. Mark and his crew then built the stages according to Justin’s plans and, even though everything had been done “remotely”, they were so accurate Justin only had to make two minor alterations! Following the Range Officers pre-shoot, where they compete amongst themselves to check out all the stages, the competition proper kicked off on the Saturday morning and, such was the organisation and efficiency of the event, some squads had completed well over half by close of play. Saturday evening saw the traditional “Shooter’s BBQ”, where much food was eaten, a few “cold ones” consumed, friendships forged and lively banter enjoyed, before a good night’s sleep and back to it on Sunday. Shooting started again on Sunday morning and by late morning some squads had already completed all 16 stages and were starting to relax in the seasonal sunshine. By mid-afternoon the match was complete and all that remained was to wait for the scores – but the shooting wasn’t actually finished for everyone…

SHOOT-OFF!

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other on in a head-to-head “Shoot-Off”. Two rows of six poppers had been set up and shooters, who were drawn in pairs, simply had to be the first to knock down their six targets. The winner over “Best of Three” would then advance to the next round. As you can imagine, with everyone watching, the banter and audience “participation” was brilliant – although absolutely silent as each round started. First it was down to eight, then four and it is here I want to digress for a moment to tell you about one particular competitor, Logan Grimes.

This was Logan’s first ever match and he had shot well over both days, especially remarkable as he has only recently taken up the sport – and even more remarkable because Logan is just seven years old! His dad, Ian, is also a shooter (although not taking part this weekend, in order to stay with Logan) and when Logan said he’d like to try shooting, he never expected his son would turn out to be a natural! Now a First Person Shooter member, Logan shot the same stages and took part in the Shoot-Off against adult competition. In fact, he was eventually knocked out by (probably) the oldest shooter at the event – but only after taking him to a decider! There were other young shooters at the event too, including Kiko, who has shot in previous Championships and Tom, another FPS shooter who is developing into a very fine competitor (and he is pretty damn fast as well!). It is the young shooters of today who are the lifeblood of the sport and it was excellent to see so many willing to step up and take on the adults. The Shoot-Off was eventually won by João Costa from Portugal but he had one more challenge left before he was done… the Airsoft Surgeon himself. I don’t think I need to say who won, let’s just say Clarence doesn’t take prisoners and leave it at that! Back outside a raffle and sale of some very special Airsoft Surgeon pistols raised over £2,000 for Maggie’s Cancer Charity, followed by all the awards being given to winning competitors, before everyone started saying goodbye to old (and new) friends and making the homeward journey – until next year!

spoke to) it was the most FUN! I’ll end with a message that Chris Kong put on Facebook at the end of the event, as I think it sums up everything I would want to say. Over to Chris… “…it was certainly a memorable weekend catching up with old friends and making new friends from all over the world. Thank you to Mark Rooney, Terry Dove and his team at FPS for working tirelessly over the last 9 months building and setting all the stages. Thank you to UKPSA, who trusted us to keep promoting Action Air and supporting the match with targets. Thank to all my Sponsors, Gugar Ribas, GunFire/ Specna Arms, Nuprol, VFC and my main sponsor Shield Sights, James and Jeremy, thank you so much for supporting us. Thank you to Vic and Owen of Popular Airsoft for covering the event, live streaming so the whole world can watch us in action. Thank you to Nigel of Airsoft Action who have supported us right from the beginning where it all began and we can’t thank him enough. Thank you to Anna of Maggie’s Caring Centre in Cheltenham who made the journey to Isle of Wight and we are extremely pleased to have raised a good sum of money going to a good cause. Thank you to all my helpers, my officials, stats team, range officers, thank you so much for helping tirelessly over the weekend. Thank you to my special officials, Bart-Stats Director, Ronnie-Chief Range Officer, Andy-Range Master and Justin-Match Director, who made it all possible. Lastly, and most importantly THANK YOU to all you SHOOTERS. Without you, there wouldn’t be this championship. Thank you for believing in us, supporting us and flying in from far away to be with us. We are very fortunate to say you are now part of our SHOOTING FAMILY. The next Championship will be at Birmingham NEC over the Valentines weekend next February BUT, we are still working out the financial side, logistics and man power to make this happen. I will get confirmation very soon to advise to all. On behalf of Clarence and I, thank you so much and see you all very soon. Safe travelling home. Chris.”

ALL GOOD THINGS…

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AIRFEST 2019 @ NPF OVER THE WEEKEND OF 26TH-28TH JULY, KELLY “FEMME FATALE” HARDWICK HEADED BACK TO NPF BASSETTS POLE FOR THEIR FAMOUS ANNUAL FESTIVAL… “3 DAYS OF PAINTBALL/AIRSOFT HEAVEN”. AIRFEST IS HELD ANNUALLY AT NPF Bassetts Pole, which is located in the West Midlands and is one of the most well-known paintball sites in the UK. It is a huge festival where teams and players from around the world attend to sling some paint, compete in competition tournaments, enjoy a huge players party and get the chance to check out all the new kit from some of the biggest names in the industry. In 2017, NPF introduced airsoft to the festival and the airsoft presence within the festival has grown year on year! The event is, as always, centred around a huge festival arena area that holds the trade stands, food vendors, the bar area and the player party arena with the Fireball Squadron and NPF paintball fields in the surrounding areas that are a short walk away. It truly has that “festival” feel but with a trade show edge! This year there were more retailers onsite than ever before, including Enola Gaye - selling their world famous pyrotechnics and soft goods, JD Airsoft bringing a wide selection of airsoft guns, accessories and gear from their superstore in Cannock, Tactical Coffee Company - a veteran owned business, magfedpb.co.uk, Warped Gear, Valken and many others where players could purchase new kit. There was also a good range

over a set of apparatus then construct the catapult and engage the targets that were barrels with signs such as “Free Wifi here!”. NPF also invited back their resident festival masseuse Anna, who was offering full body massages for a reasonable price. SIXMIL and West

Midlands Airsoft brought their mobile range down for the weekend with various RIFs so players could get some target practice in and try out some new weapons. Onsite this year there was also a large selection of food vendors including K&N with their catering van selling all the festival favourites such as burgers, baps etc, the Lavazza Coffee rig for some great early morning

“I FORGOT FOR A WHILE HOW CLOSE THIS SITE ACTUALLY IS WHEN YOU GET INTO THE UNDERGROWTH! THE FIREFIGHTS OVER ONE OF THE BUILDINGS WAS SUPER INTENSE EVEN GOT TO ROOM TO ROOM CLEARING IN WOODLAND WHICH WAS AWESOME!” of activities onsite and the British Reserve 225 FD SQN returned this year with a new challenge. This year teams had to transport the components of a catapult in pieces

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you follow me on IG, you know I love some wings!) The ticket price this year rose to £95 and that included camping for the duration of Airfest - Friday to Sunday morning (although for an additional £10pppn you could stay the Thursday before and Sunday night). The facilities, as always, were very good. The camping area for players is a huge field that is adjacent to the festival area where attendees can set up tents, caravans and motorhomes and have their cars parked next to their camp if they wish (something I really like because it means you can keep all your expensive kit safe in the car!) If you choose to do so, there is an option to purchase bands that enable you to use the shower block on site (entrance to the shower facilities is by band only, so don’t try sneaking in!) and they have plenty of portaloos dotted around the camping and main arena areas. In previous years they have had women’s only portaloos which was always superappreciated but this wasn’t the case at this year’s event, which was a little disappointing. I would love to see this facility return in next year’s festival. Although NPF runs airsoft skirmishes twice monthly, the airsoft games for airiest are run on the adjacent site, Fireball Squadron. For those of you that haven’t played at Fireball, the site is a dense, thick woodland that is so close in areas that you can have a member of the opposite team standing next to you in the brush and not notice! It is a maze of shrubbery with some large open spaces filled with wooden buildings, jeeps and other structures that has been running for over 20 years.

GAME ON!

Friday is when Airfest officially kicks off! The camping area and registration on Friday opens at 7am, along with the catering and trade show stands, and the rolling games/activities commence from 10am. I arrived at 11am on Friday morning, just in time for the festival bar to open at 12pm! The main game on Friday started at 2pm and was called “Downed Pilot” - for this game a senior test pilot

in the Kosgrovian Air Force had been shot down near to the Baljski Border and the mission was to recover and either capture, or recover, as he was holding intel. As I was unable to spend Friday night at NPF, I spent my Friday at the festival visiting the trade stands and catching up with old friends/making new ones. I left shortly before the Dusk game “Cold War” started, which ran from 7pm. The story behind the night game was the conclusion of the Kosgrovian War - the Kosgrovian’s had to defend their sites around the capital from the Bajakians who, in turn, had to take these sites and capture the warheads to increase their firepower. The game ran until 9pm, ready for the Friday night movie that commenced at 10pm - which this year was John Wick! Players are invited to bring their snacks, beverages and camping seats into the arena area for the movie which is shown on an enormous screen. I was unable to stay Friday evening due to family commitments prior to planning Airfest, so I went home and returned in the morning.

DAY TWO

I returned to the event at around 10.30am on the Saturday (after dropping my niece off at her Mum’s) and made my way straight to NPF for the remainder of Airfest - and I arrived to a lot of rain and mud! Despite the weather being wonderful sunshine the day before, the heavens opened during the night and continued throughout the morning (and through to the next day as well, but it wouldn’t be Airfest without a little bit of rain). As I was late for the first game, I spent the morning catching up with followers and chatting to them, which is always a good laugh and one of the most

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awesome parts of my job. At 1pm I kitted up and got on the field, the safety brief and game brief given by the Marshalls and site staff of Fireball Squadron was comprehensive and covered all the important points. After that we set out on our first missions. On Saturday this year, NPF/Fireball ran the big game “Diamond Wars” which is a legacy game that sees USDE and HMC battle it out for control of the land, diamonds and the overall victory. Our first mission was to capture ground from HMC (I was on USDE) and hold it. I forgot for a while how close this site actually is when you get into the undergrowth! The firefights over one of the buildings was super intense even got to room to room clearing in woodland which was awesome! After an intense fight the game was called! After a short break in playing, the afternoon session began and in this game we had to raid the embassy and the prison for “bodies”, retrieve them and store them at our respawn. Our team went really hard at this mission and managed to capture 8 out of the total hostages by raiding the embassy, although we did face some really fierce pushback on the prison. HMC were worthy adversaries.

PLAYERS PARTY

The players party is the highlight of Saturday and after the games end there is a short break before the

infamous players party begins at 7.30pm, when the NPF staff take to the stage in the arena and the bar opens. The players party is a chance for airsofters and paintballers to mingle, drink unlimited free drinks (included in your ticket price) and watch some onstage entertainment.

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Sunday this year was an interesting one, as usual there was a few sore heads from the players party and with the heavy rain that lasted from 7pm Saturday and all through the night, the games were unusually quiet. I chose to spend my Sunday exploring the trade stands. The game on Sunday, “Ground War”, generally starts at 12pm and ends at 4pm, in which the briefing states the Blajakian militia must recover lost ground from the Kosgrovians. The winners of the weekend were announced at 4.30pm. Overall, I had a great time at Airfest 2019, as I have done every year! If you’re an airsofter looking for an event to attend before the NAE to get you in the mood for the festival season, Airfest 2019 is definitely something you should consider! I love that the airsoft presence is growing year on year, and I’ve noticed now NPF have combined airsoft and paintball, the communities aren’t at polar opposites - there are more airsofters trying paintball and more paintballers trying airsoft! The event is great value for money, especially taking into consideration that all your drinks for the players party are included AND you get 3 day’s worth of game days! The facilities are good - great trade stands so you can shop until you drop and great eateries so you needn’t worry about going hungry but I would love to see a return of the “Women Only” portaloo, especially the morning after the players party! Lastly, I would like to say a huge thank you to Jed, Kerry and the NPF team for a great weekend, the hospitality I am shown year on year is very much appreciated. See you next year! www.airsoft-action.online

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LAUREN DAVEY:

AIRSOFT PHOTOGRAPHER ON A RECENT VISIT TO MID WALES AIRSOFT, BILL AND NIGE WERE INTRODUCED TO LAUREN DAVEY, WHO HAS A PASSION FOR BOTH AIRSOFT AND PHOTOGRAPHY AND THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO HEAR HER STORY…

HELLO AIRSOFT ACTION READERS! I’m Lauren and I’m the site photographer for Mid Wales Airsoft. I’m 24 and live in Newtown Powys, Mid Wales. I’ve lived here all my life but love to travel and see what Wales has to offer. I love being in the middle of everything going on and always love a little trip to the local airsoft site in AbbeyCwm-Hir for amazing surroundings and perfect photo opportunities. I love socialising with friends and being around the amazing extended family I have found, both on site and in the Mid Wales Airsoft shop in Newtown. Airsoft definitely has an amazing social side and I love how many different people I’ve met and have strong friendships with today! Photography has been a passion of mine since I was in college and it’s something I want to keep going with in the future. My airsoft photography adventure started with popping into the shop to see a friend who hadn’t long started airsoft and from then on I was made to feel as welcome as I am today and became part of the madness that the whole team loves. From making teas and coffees in the shop to helping around on site for Tish and Tim, it all changed when I was asked to be

without hesitation. I had a good chat with Ioan “Iggy” Roberts who filmed the promo and got a few pointers off Ioan and Tish on what to do and how to go about things when taking my photos. I’ve been doing airsoft photography for just over a year now and have attended as many games as I can in this time. So far I’ve been using a standard Canon EOS 1200D but I’m looking at getting a bigger and better lens so I don’t have to be as close to players to get the perfect shot, as I always find myself in the firing line which I’ve got to admit hurts like mad! But... (touching wood) I’ve had nothing broken as of yet, even though there is still plenty of time. With protection equipment available, I think it’s time to invest in something to protect my lens from getting smashed! I’ve only ever photographed the Mid Wales players at our own site but I would love to explore more sites with them when they attend games at different places. I love the Mid Wales Airsoft site as it offers a large mixed terrain site, with amazing natural and manmade hidden areas, which are perfect to get those much-wanted shots on your friends. From ferns to the village, bunkers and a stream, it offers so many great

“MY AIRSOFT PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE STARTED WITH POPPING INTO THE SHOP TO SEE A FRIEND WHO HADN’T LONG STARTED AIRSOFT AND FROM THEN ON I WAS MADE TO FEEL AS WELCOME AS I AM TODAY AND BECAME PART OF THE MADNESS THAT THE WHOLE TEAM LOVES. ” involved in a promo video for Airsoft Great Britain which can be found on their website. With this on the cards I had a chat to Tish and Tim about going out with my camera the next time I attended a game day and like that, I was off and out in the middle of the battlefield

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photography opportunities for myself and some brilliant photos for people to share with their friends. I’ve taken so many photos of everyone on site but I would never be able to decide which one is my favourite! Somehow they are all so photogenic!

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“THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CREDIT I COULD GIVE TO TISH AND TIM FOR THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY THEY HAVE GIVEN ME TO BE PART OF THE AMAZING TEAM WE HAVE AND I’M SURE A LOT OF PEOPLE WILL SAY THE SAME! THANK YOU EVERYONE AT MID WALES AIRSOFT FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR US ALL!” There is not enough credit I could give to Tish and Tim for the amazing opportunity they have given me to be part of the amazing team we have and I’m sure a lot of people will say the same! THANK YOU everyone at Mid Wales Airsoft for everything you do for us all!

But enough about me! Check out some photos I’ve taken of Mid Wales Airsoft and enjoy – and if you ever come to Mid Wales Airsoft, be sure to come and find me if you want some photos of you in-game! Lauren. AA

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BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE IN THE FIRST OF A NEW SERIES EXPLORING GAMEPLAY WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF RIF, STEVE T TACKLES THE HEADY STRATOSPHERE THAT IS THE SNIPER RIFLE. IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT MOST airsofters use an AEG assault rifle for their primary weapon. And with good reason - they’re relatively affordable, mostly reliable (these days), generally offer a combination of decent range and accuracy, plus they’re… familiar. But there are other options out there. This series will explore different kinds of RIFs and how just changing your gun can also change your gameplay. Let’s start the series with the very pinnacle of airsoft excellence and the high tidemark that everyone seems to aspire to - the sniper rifle.

GOD MODE

Is there any more glorious gun than the all-powerful sniper that grants godly kills at legendary ranges and turns ordinary airsofters into Sunday heroes? Made popular by various YouTube influencers such as Novritsch and Swamp Sniper amongst others, the airsoft sniper role has become romanticised to such a point that new players want to get on board the sniper train from

talking about that single strike at long range through cover. Let’s zero in on that - pun intended - one kill in half a day’s play. Ok, that might be a worst case scenario but it’s why many players new to the sport that adopt the sniper role straight out of the gate, abandon both in next to no time, sell their expensive rifles at a loss and leave the game disillusioned. For that reason, we’d always recommend any new player earn their stripes with an assault rifle before choosing to specialise. But with all that said, deploying as a sniper might mean that a single trigger pull could be the kill shot that turns the tide for the game, defends your base in the dying seconds of a game or launches an offensive with a clear forward line. It’s that kind of “kingmaker” moment that marks the sniper role apart from the infantry. If you’re looking for a killstreak highscore, don’t get a sniper rifle. If you want to press forward to take the objective in record time, then think again. If you don’t like prickly bits in your bits, then the sniper role is not

“IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A KILLSTREAK HIGHSCORE, DON’T GET A SNIPER RIFLE. IF YOU WANT TO PRESS FORWARD TO TAKE THE OBJECTIVE IN RECORD TIME, THEN THINK AGAIN. IF YOU DON’T LIKE PRICKLY BITS IN YOUR BITS, THEN THE SNIPER ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU.”

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day one, with the dream of recreating their supremacy in video games like Call of Duty. But airsoft sniping isn’t just a matter of Left Trigger, Left Stick, Right Trigger, rinse and repeat...

THE KINGMAKER MOMENT

The truth is that your kill ratio will drop dramatically as a sniper versus any AEG. If you want to trade doublefigure safe zone tallies with your friends, then abandon all ideas of sniping. While your squadmates swap notes about the 10th kill of the day before lunch, you’ll be OCTOBER 2019

for you. The truth of airsoft sniping is that you will spend a lot of time doing not very much and being quite uncomfortable for far fewer shots on target. But when you get that kill? Oh, it feels SO good!

A BETTER CLASS OF KILL

Anyone can advance on opposing forces with an AEG and a blistering Rate of Fire, plus repeated visits to the respawn. If you’re lucky, you’ll kill more than you get killed. But you’ll find the connoisseur of the killfield

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50 metres further back, picking off individual targets before they even know what hit them. There is no sweeter sound on a Sunday than, “HIT!” closely followed by “Who hit me???” I would LOL, but that might give my position away, so cue Muttley sniggering instead. This is satisfying stuff. But to get those kind of results means that you first need to get yourself into a viable position - and that takes patience and fieldcraft. With the raised stakes when every single shot counts, a sniper has a lot of steps to get to the moment when you pull the trigger. Sure, you could return fire, cycle the bolt and shoot again when pressed, but in that time the opposition will spray your position with a hail of BBs. Best not to get involved in an exchange of fire you’ll never win.

FOOLS RUSH IN

Unless you play milsim with rules that allow snipers to insert ahead of the start of the game, an airsoft sniper will be disadvantaged from the get-go. From the charge into the field, if the opposing forces are close enough, any range advantage you might enjoy will be negated by ROF before you can even spot a tasty bush to dive into or barrier to leer over. In fact, rushing into the fray is rarely the best tactic - better instead to take your time and move forward with stealth. I’ll not claim to be an expert by any means, but when I insert or advance, I take care to make sure that every step through the undergrowth makes as little sound as possible and try to avoid being given away by my shadow. If I hadn’t showered that morning, I might even try to keep the wind in my face too… If you get time to set up sniper shop in an effective firing position, one player can wreak havoc on an entire opposing force simply by denying lines of advancement. You might find an overwatch position to protect your squad from incoming fire or soften up the enemy’s

comprehension of stealth and fieldcraft goes a long way in airsoft sniping. Have-a-go-heroes need not apply, but if you have a tactical approach to gameplay and you’re happy with long periods of inactivity, then is there any role that’s more satisfying?

THE HARD(WARE) TRUTH

The whole point of a sniper rifle is that it will outrange a “standard issue” AEG and give you more options for long range hits. Sadly, just about any so-called sniper rifle will fail to live up to expectations out of the box. The venerable Tokyo Marui VSR-10 is the most frequently recommended sniper platform, but what a lot of new players don’t realise is that as standard, any £100 AEG will outrange you, whilst also having a far higher RoF. To be blunt, you’ll be on a hiding to nothing. A lightly modified VSR or clone will return slight benefits for a couple of hundred pounds’ investment. And even then, you still need some tech skills to dial in the performance. So you’re looking at around £400 and some spannering chops just to be viable. Luckily, there are now a couple of options for an effective out-of-the-box sniper solution as long as you’re willing to make that initial investment. Either Novritch’s SSG24 or the SRS offer a stock sniper rifle that works as you’d expect. No, they’re not exactly cheap, but they shortcut a whole lot of trial-and-error modifications. Of course, you can still mod them - and many owners still spend £hundreds tweaking to their heart’s content - but at this point, it really is just tweaking. The base models offer performance on a par with a heavily modded rifle for about the same cost; maybe less. But rather than spending megabucks on a spangly sniper rifle up front, maybe a better route into sniping

“THERE IS NO SWEETER SOUND ON A SUNDAY THAN, “HIT!” CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY “WHO HIT ME???” I WOULD LOL, BUT THAT MIGHT GIVE MY POSITION AWAY, SO CUE MUTTLEY SNIGGERING INSTEAD. THIS IS SATISFYING STUFF.”

flanks for an advance. I’ve played on the same field with snipers that have single-handedly humiliated the opposition and turned entire areas of the map into a no-go zone. I’m nowhere near their level, but I do have an appreciation of their skills, as well as the time and effort it takes to get there. And maybe it’s that kind of basic understanding that’s enough to make for a decent airsoft sniper. Even if you’re not at the sharp tip of the spear like Chris “American Sniper” Kyle, a common

would be to use a decent long-range AEG and practice your skills as a sneaky shooter until the weapon itself is the limitation, not your skills. That would be the smartest time to pick up a sniper rifle in earnest.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

But there are still a couple of other considerations even if you have your perfect sniper rifle dialled in. First amongst which is the fact that in airsoft, snipers are subject to a Minimum Engagement Distance (MED),

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which is usually 30m due to the higher FPS that could cause real damage up close. Within MED, you’ll need a sidearm for when “stuff” goes down. The most popular option for snipers is far and away Tokyo Marui’s MK 23. It’s a remarkable pistol that’s as effective at range as many rifles - and being Non-BlowBack (NBB), it’s as silent as they come, which could be crucial in disguising your position. But more active players will be just as well served by pretty much any GBB pistol - which it has to be said are a lot more fun to use. Finally, there’s the additional need for effective camo. If you’re serious about your role as a sniper, then you’ll not only use a suppressor cover and a rifle wrap, but also a ghillie suit - whether it’s bought or built. It might seem like overkill in the safe zone, but breaking up the human outline is essential to avoiding detection. That could cost up to another £200. Nobody said sniping was going to be cheap...

its allure, sniping is rarely a shortcut to legendary status. That will always go to the player that storms the objective. But could they have made their move without you? If you play out every game in your mind like chess and you can visualise the changing frontiers as each game unfolds, then you owe it to yourself to take your airsoft to the next level and give sniping a go. More often than not, you’ll lag far behind the kill count and the rest of your team may ask what exactly it is that you’ve been doing all game. It isn’t for everyone, but when you find that perfect position and either defend or open up advances? Oh, that is pure gold! AA

A GAME OF CHESS

Life as an airsoft sniper is both frustrating and satisfying - and not always in equal measures. At its best, of course you can reach out and touch people at ranges that AEG users can only dream of. Who wouldn’t love that? Well, anybody that doesn’t want to crouch/kneel/lie down for ages in prickly bushes, hard rocks or muddy puddles. If that doesn’t sound like fun, it really isn’t! Until you make that one-in-a-million shot… Oh, the until makes everything worth it - for a player of a certain mindset. How much you’ll enjoy playing sniper will depend entirely on how you approach every skirmish. Despite

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JOE “JOHN WICK” SKILLINGS

OWNER OF SIXMIL.COM

SO WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU DON’T OWN THE GUN YOU WANT TO PLAY WITH, OR FANCY TRYING SOMETHING DIFFERENT – WITHOUT THE EXPENSE OF BUYING (YET) ANOTHER RIF? PHIL BUCKNALL CHATS WITH THE BOSS OF A COMPANY THAT MIGHT JUST HAVE THE ANSWER. BACK IN THE MARCH ISSUE OF AIRSOFT ACTION, Kelly brought us an update on the latest loadout packages from SixMil.com. Recently I have seen how quickly the company has grown and wanted to find out a bit more about them, so sat down with owner Joe “John Wick” Skillings to have a chat and find out what makes him tick. AA: So, Joe, tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into Airsoft? Joe: “Like most, I was introduced to the sport through a friend who convinced me to “come and play army” with him one weekend. After a bit of persuasion I went to a local site (Stormforce Airsoft) with him and got hooked. I’ve been playing around eight years now and SIXMIL has been up and running since Summer 2015.” AA: How did SIXMIL come about? Joe: “In a nutshell, it started as a favour to my local site, to help out occasionally when they received bookings for hire weapons that exceeded their eight hire maximum. The site owner knew I had a surplus of rifles from when I used to get my mates together from time to time for a game, and so I was happy to help out. I didn’t really consider it as a business at this point to be fair, far from it, more a hobby but I enjoyed it and decided to try something different - and have some fun with it at the same time. “Because of this, I think I went in with a mindset of “what I would have wanted from my first hire” probably a terrible way to form a profitable business idea and definitely not the simplest! I opted to offer a range of weapons and started to add some clothing and equipment options as well. Very quickly this approach 42

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proved fairly popular with players, and the number of hire requests increased quickly. Within a few months the site owner asked me if I would like to manage the hires for the site in its entirety and I saw a chance to experiment a bit more and jumped at the opportunity! “And that’s basically how it started… I picked a range of weapons, sidearms, clothing options, chest rigs, and tactical accessories, set up my website to present and offer them in a way that I hoped would engage new players and get them excited. I tried to choose decent brands and offered upgrades and addons for weapons to appeal to the “CoD” generation, that I personally think appreciate these kind of options. I also built an on-site armory that was not just meant to be practical but that I wanted to excite players and hopefully gave them the “wow factor” from the minute they arrive on site. “This approached worked amazingly and from 8 hires per game when I started, I took the site up to 20-25 hires per game, consistently by the end of year one and 45-55 hires per game by the end of year two! I couldn’t believe the response to be honest and it’s fair to say neither could the site owner Mark!” AA: So how much kit do you have? Joe: “Too much (according to the better half) …or never enough (if you ask me)! “As it stands, I keep around 150 hire rifles in stock at present, with about 30 additional specialist weapons and a further 20-25 sidearms. They get rotated out regularly and they are kept maintained and serviced by my excellent (and very patient) gun-tech Tom. For me, having a reliable and skilled gun-tech on hand has been one of the most important parts to making the business

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run smoothly and grow. Without Tom I think I would have had a meltdown long ago!... He’s a bloody legend. “As far as the kit goes I dread to think! The new 2nd Generation of Loadouts added a mountain of new kit in the last eight months, and albeit being a huge further investment, have been a brilliant success, building on the popularity of the first range of packages amazingly. If I was to guess, I would say at present I hold in stock around 120-140 chest rigs at any one time, around 200250 clothing sets (everything from Multicam, DPM, MTP, Marpat etc to PMC style Coyote Tan, OD Green, Black and Grey sets), of which most form part of the Loadout packs. “Finally, when you add accessories like Fast helmets, clothing accessories like gloves and knee pads, team comms radios, and all the other tactical kit options we stock, it’s enough to kit up a small army I like to think!” AA: Are there any brands you simply wouldn’t use for whatever reason, or companies you have a lot of faith in? Has that been borne out in what you’ve experienced? Joe: “I wouldn’t say there are entire brands I wouldn’t consider using. I think most brands have their strengths and weaknesses, products I don’t rate, and some products I think they excel at. Cyma are a good example of that for me… Their AK’s, G36’s and MP5’s are oustanding weapons, I can’t rate them highly enough. At the same time I find their M4 and sniper platforms pretty terrible if I’m honest. “There’s been a lot of trial and error for me around brands and products in the last four years but maybe that’s half the fun sometimes. I must admit I do enjoy putting new kit through its paces and its fair to say new players really know how to stress-test my kit to its limits! “I’ve got to say though I really rate Specna Arms at the moment… In the last 12 months I’ve replaced my entire stock of M4s (approx 45 rifles) with Specnas and added an additional 20 rifles from their 416 variant range as well. I have been blown away by their AEGs, they really are bomb proof and perform incredibly. I personally think you’d struggle to find another manufacturer that can beat their price/quality ratio at present.” AA: It was your recommendation of Specna Arms that made me buy one without having ever used one! You obviously get through a lot of equipment so what do you look for in a product before you’d have it as part of your hire fleet? Joe: “As you’d expect, a decent balance between price, durability and performance to be honest. Durability is a massive factor for me for obvious reasons. Some of the kit I supply gets some serious abuse week after week and needs to stand up to that for as long as possible before it needs to be cycled out.” AA: BBs… You must get through a fair few. What’s the best bulk BB out there do you think? Do you give rental players a choice or stick to one particular weight? Joe: “For my hires and in the quantities I need, I swing towards Nuprol RZRs and also the largely unheard of Big Foot brand from iWholesales. Both perform excellently in my experience. I need BBs that aren’t going to shred hops and jam barrels as with the amount I get through

(between 180,000 – 250,000 per month on average) and the number of weapons using them each week, I simply can’t afford this kind of damage. Both of these brands I rate very highly and perform well across our entire range of weapons. “As for the weights, these can’t be picked by the players and are set by myself to each weapon model – but they do vary depending on the weapon you choose from our list, ranging from .02g to .28g.” AA: You have quite a few very comprehensive packages and I’ve seen players at game days in the full set up who’ve told me it’s all rented! Why do you do this rather than just say a gun and a couple of mags? Joe: “Again, its about getting the new players excited, to get the most out of their first experience into the sport and give them the options to hire anything from a basic gun if they want or walk out into game kitted up as well (and sometimes better I may say) than the regulars. I felt this would help bridge that gap between new and regular players and also address that stigma that I personally feel new players can (sometimes) suffer from - feeling “left out” or “separate” to the regulars. “I would estimate that around 65-70% of my hire players add additional kit options to their rental package with full loadout packages making up about 35% of these packages in the past two years.” AA: Leading on from that; I’ve seen on your website you don’t just offer basic guns but rather have quite a mix up to and including guns most people wouldn’t lend to a friend, let alone rent to a stranger and that’s the Marui recoil guns! Why? Do you have criteria that they have to meet to rent a recoil AEG or can anyone have a go? Joe: “Yeah, the Elite Range was introduced in 2018 to try and tap into a group of players I don’t think anyone was tried hiring weapons to before (as far as I am aware)…. Regulars! Very simply put, I have had years of people asking my advice about some of the top end weapons and not being a super-duper industry expert, a lot of the time I wasn’t really able to help. I gave them my honest opinions about weapons I had used and tested, but overall it comes down to personal experience and personal choice in my opinion when you are thinking of shelling out £600-£800+ on a super pew. “So players now had the choice to rent weapons like TM Recoils (416s, Scars, M4s), Krytak Vectors, AA12s, ASG Evos and so on for the day and get skirmishing with them before they make the decision to invest that kind of cash. I wasn’t sure how popular this would be but it took off really fast, players loved it and found the service really useful. “There are specific criteria to hire an Elite Range weapon – 12 months playing experience – over 18 – UKARA registration etc. This is to protect the players from expensive repair bills caused by inexperience as much as it is to protect my investment into this range to be fair.” AA: That’s fair enough! It’s a heck of an investment on your part so I get that you need to protect it as best as possible. Are you not worried they’ll get broken? I’d be a literal quivering wreck I think if I knew I had several £500+ guns running around the woods with strangers!! Joe: “There’s always that risk of course, like there is

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with the standard weapons but to be fair that’s why the player criteria are in place when hiring from this range and touch wood, this has meant to date I think I’ve only had two minor repairs that I have had to make to Elite Range weapons.” AA: That’s really good and I’m glad you haven’t had to take a hit on broken kit. Where can people rent your packages? Which sites do you operate from and do you have any plans to cover more? Joe: “At present we have three permanent site armouries, at Stormforce Airsoft, West Midlands Airsoft : FOB and West Midlands Airsoft : High Command. I am always on the look out to expand and offer our services to other sites in the Midlands if we can, and I am sure within the next year or two the number of permanent on-site armouries will increase.” AA: We’ve talked before about ranges and I believe you have something pretty interesting along those lines. Care to tell us about it? Joe: “The SIXMIL Mobile Range was an idea that I played with and really wanted to do after speaking to one of the site owners we supply to – Paul from West Midlands Airsoft. They had run successful mobile airsoft shooting ranges across the country a few years ago, as a way to promote their sites and push the sport into customer bases that had maybe never heard of it. The opportunity came up this year to kick this idea off and so I approached Paul and asked him if he wanted to partner up on this project and see what we could come up with. “When it came to putting them together I really enjoyed that part and probably approached it like the hire business – simple and easy didn’t work for me. Having looked around I wanted to offer a variety of target options and layout configurations for the ranges. They came together really well in the end and we operate a number of target options on them from simple metal “plinking” style targets for those that want to go full-auto crazy, to precise and hugely fun electronic target systems, including the very precise Excortech 12-target system and most recently, the awesome and very adaptable new Attack Sense 10-target system. “These have proved really popular at both airsoft/ paintball events as well as non-combat sport specific events like Cosford Airshow and Staffordshire County show. “It has been an amazing opportunity to get out and promote the sport and our businesses, both in the airsoft community and (in many respects more importantly to us) the larger general public, most of whom have never even heard of airsoft when we attend these massive public shows and events.”

the stress and pressure of managing, maintaining and acquiring a functioning hire weapon fleet and at the same time pull in a LOT more new players to these sites from the range of weapons and kit we offer. “Two new Loadouts are currently being thought about for the loadout range and the chest rig tab on the website will be going from five to twelve options within a few weeks (we have some lovely new Helikon Guardian rigs and Condor micro-plate carriers as part of this which I love!). “Basically, one thing I’ve learnt so far is keeping the new player options fluid and expanding keeps new players coming and sites growing! New players become regular players and regular players promote the sport to their friends and family far more effectively than site adverts can.” AA: Thats a heck of a lot of options and I’d say that hire players at the aforementioned sites have never had it so good!! Thanks for your time Joe and all the best for the future. I hope SIXMIL continues to grow and develop. Before we sign off; do you have any last words for our readers? Joe: “Cyma G36C’ are awesome, Specna rocks! 95% of internal upgrades are a waste of money! Please don’t try and use our weapon’s barrel as an entrenching tool …and whatever you hear, I didn’t cry at the end of Stranger Things Season 3… It’s a lie!” AA: Ha!! Yeah, okay right...sure! Of course you didn’t! Thanks again Joe and see you on the field soon matey!

AA: What’s next for sixmil? You’ve done very well so far and you’re very popular on site, so where do you go next? Joe: “I think growth-wise, towards the end of this year and maybe into next year as time frees up for me and the business is now ticking over smoothly, I’d like to expand to at least one more permanent woodland armoury and 1 more indoor CQB armoury too. I see the massive benefits what we do offers not only the new players but the sites themselves – we take away all

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EVENT REPORT WAR & PEACE REVIVAL 2019

JULY MEANS BILL’S ANNUAL TRIP TO PADDOCK WOOD HOP FARM IN KENT, TO CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND ENJOY THE MIGHTY MILITARY SPECTACLE THAT IS THE WAR & PEACE REVIVAL AND IN 2019 HE FINDS IT EVEN MORE “AIRSOFT-FRIENDLY” THAN EVER BEFORE! WHEN IT COMES TO CERTAIN AIRSOFT games, and especially MilSim events, we talk a lot about “immersion” and to my mind, if you really want to feel you’re in the midst of things, then The War & Peace Revival, or simply “W&P” as we lovingly call it, is one of the very biggest events of its kind in Europe! It’s a show that brings friends from all corners of the UK and further afield to my home county of Kent and not only are there huge displays of tanks, armoured and soft-skin vehicles but there are also some excellent static living history areas that give a real insight into how your average “squaddie” got by day to day, from WWI, WWII, through Vietnam into the Cold War and even some that bring things bang up to date “modern day”. As I’ve noted before, The Hop Farm is not the easiest place to get to but when you do get into the show, all the pains of the journey and the ticket price will seem 100% worthwhile as the vehicle owners and exhibitors put massive effort into their vehicles, equipment and uniforms to ensure that (as much as humanly possible) it is totally period correct. So if you’re in need of inspiration, or need reference pictures for a certain loadout, this is most definitely the show to visit! The War & Peace Revival it’s a five-day military and vintage festival that is packed full of education and entertainment. Visitors to W&P will be able to catch up with friends while watching the incredible actionpacked battle re-enactments; these are not just groups of people running around playing soldiers but full-scale choreographed battles that give you a taste of the action, with blank firers and heaps of pyro helping to create some absolutely amazing spectacles. The Living History setups are superbly impressive too and provide a unique picture of life in conflict with depictions from WWI to the present day; you can see the British “squaddies” living in trenches and “bashas”, GIs in Vietnam with their “tracks” and helicopters, Russians kicking back with a cold “Stoli”, or “Rhodies”

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on patrol. If you’re really lucky you can even get a ride in one of the vehicles!

AIRSOFT, BIGGER AND BETTER!

When I wrote my report on the show last year I stated that I hoped that airsoft was on the resurgence and I’m very pleased to report that this proved to be the case for 2019! Airsoft now appears to have its very own area which thankfully is growing year on year; thanks to the understanding of airsoft by the new show organisers, airsoft is not simply tolerated at the show but actively and wholeheartedly encouraged! It was great to see “regulars” like of Dave from TAG Airsoft (a fellow OPFOR enthusiast it would seem!), along with Airsoft World who are there each and every year. It was also fabulous to see that the new airsoft area is thriving, with Trent and the NUPROL stand seemingly even larger than before, ably flanked by Chris

and his family team from “308 Sniper” quite literally going “great guns” on the retail side; new to the show this year was Steve from Fubar Bundy, along with stands from Combat UK and Apocalypse Airsoft. Both Valken AEGs with Chris, and the new Arthurian Airsoft AEGs with Steve, seemed to be garnering a lot of attention and of course, now that NUPROL are distributing some other quality brands like LCT, E&L and BOLT, along with their own fine wares there was an awful lot to drool over! Alongside the NUPROL stand again was SAS-veteran and supporter of airsoft “Big Phil” Campion’s “Try CQB” arena, which was busy all the time. Folk not only a chance to try airsoft but also an opportunity to speak direct to the man himself. Phil was gracious enough once again to “chew the fat” with me and his stories never cease to amaze! Once again I will say that I hope others will be encouraged to join next year and truly cement airsoft at the show! I also had my annual chance to get together with

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other members of the “old and bold” airsoft OPFOR group and there was also a meeting which took place that gathered a number of seasoned “MilSim Minds” in one place at one time - I have to say I was really thrilled by some of the new ideas I heard being discussed.

SHOPPING TIME!

Aside from visiting some excellent re-enactment groups like Three Sixty History and their award winning “Black Hawk Down” display, Modern Forces who this year

had an their usual excellent “Nam” stand, a number of new groups had gone to town on more modern “Cold War” themes. As usual though, I spent most of my time drooling over military vehicles of all shapes and sizes, especially the plethora of Landies! In the enormous traders area, you’ll find De-Acs and parts, militaria, antiquities, vehicle parts, books,

to the small lean-tos of the “one man bands” with their splendid “rummage piles” of gear. The number of stands appeared to be up again from last year but many of the traders from across the channel really seem to be upping their prices (yet again). I still think W&P is a great place to pick up some super bargains if you know what you’re looking for but again I have to admit that this year I came away with only some reference books and some wargames bits. No War & Peace would be complete for me though without visiting Jip at Cold War Collectables for AK parts, and

this year he seemed super-chilled, no doubt thanks to the buckets of ice-water and fans... proper prep and all that! The Hop Farm sadly is always a bit of a “faff” to get to but the 2019 show was obviously another huge success and clearly indicates that W&P is back to full form! Next year’s War & Peace Revival appears to be scheduled for 23 – 27 July 2020 at The Hop Farm Family Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, and, as always, I hope to see even more airsofters there than this year! AA

memorabilia, clothing and uniforms and all manner of essential “nick-nacks” and this is a complete treasure trove if you know what you’re looking for. This year the “fair” was as mind-bogglingly huge as ever, with massive marquees like that of Soldier of Fortune down www.airsoft-action.online

FEATURE ATTACKSENSE TARGETS

ELECTRONIC TARGETS TRAWLING THE INTERWEB FOR NEW AND INTERESTING AIRSOFT PRODUCTS, PHIL BUCKNALL CAME ACROSS A VIDEO THAT PIQUED HIS INTEREST AND HE HAD TO FIND OUT MORE. I OFTEN FIND MYSELF TRAVELING through the internet to find new and exciting things to review or just to look into more and see what it’s all about. One evening whilst on YouTube, I saw a video from Georaga Airsoft with some rather funky target system that responded to being hit and could run different programs, all done through a wireless link. Not only that, but it gave real quantifiable data and, as a scientist at heart, having a way to actually measure any improvements was a huge plus. I found the company and had a look round their website and that’s where the below is taken from: “AttackSense is a wireless electronic target system that’s affordable, versatile and easy to use. Our targets work across a large area and connect to an app that lets players act out a variety of target practise, competitive shooting and multi-player scenarios. “You can use our targets in a firing range to provide interactive and fun games while players arrive and during breaks, or create new styles of events and competitions outside of regular game days. Up to 32 targets can be connected together using our round builder to create complex practical shooting and kill house configurations, with automatic scoring and interactive leaderboards. “Whether you’re a site owner seeking to enhance game day experiences, a club looking to modernise your shooting ranges, or an Airsofter needing to get their fix between meets, AttackSense provides a fun and competitive new angle on shooting targets.” Wow, right!? I mean that’s quite a lot of functionality and potential isn’t it? I got in touch with the guys who own and run this UK-based company to see if I could borrow a set for a review and I was delighted when a few days later a couple of boxes arrived. I’d been sent the starter pack, which retails for £395 and includes five targets, five batteries, five tree mounts, a battery charger and five replaceable front panels. What you’ll need on top of this if you want to run them on stands, is a set of camera light stands (available from the AttackSense shop or Amazon/eBay) and an Android device to run the app that controls it all. You can buy a tablet pretty cheaply to do this and the guys had included a LenovoTab E7 in the boxes. They offer this an option with the 3D printed mount and a tripod stand, for a very reasonable £79 extra.

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SETTING UP

Setting up is a breeze. Once the tablet is on and you’ve opened up the app, just connect the batteries to one of the targets and it will become the “Master”; wait until you see this one on the screen and then plug the rest in. Any target can be the Master unit so there’s no worries that you’ve connected them up wrong. You can attach up to 32 targets to one control unit but trust me; after having a go with ten, that’s more than enough and that number had both the old heart rate and adrenaline going at max output! Once they are connected, they will be able to communicate with each other anywhere in a square 100m x 100m - and that’s a pretty big area. If it is in dense woodland though, these numbers will be reduced as the signal will obviously have interference but it is rarely more than a few metres difference. From here it is simply a case of entering your name if you so wish and then picking your poison. Speaking of which, there are 11 options on there, which include things like “Shoot When Lit”, “Target Practice”, “Shoot No Shoot” and a particular favourite of mine, an electronic version of a dueling tree, where you have to get all the targets your colour whilst another shooter does the same. That is an immense amount of fun but the first few times I guarantee you will fluff a mag change or transition and you will get it so wrong you just start swearing!

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There is also a “Custom Round Configurator” option, so you can program the targets to do exactly what you want from them - even having previously “hit” targets coming back into play at a predetermined point, which is a pretty cool feature and a definite improvement over paper targets or knockdown ones. The guys at AttackSense are always evolving the product offering and can write pretty much anything. They welcome feedback and suggestions and since I’ve owned a set; there have already been three updates to the software! Yes you read that right as well! I put my money where my mouth is and stumped up for a set of targets to use for gun reviews and so far they have proved that they don’t just test the shooter but also the kit you’re using very effectively, so I think they can only be a benefit to my playing and reviewing of future purchases.

THE APP

Through the app you get real time data on the status of the targets, their batteries and of course the all important data on how well you’re shooting. I would suggest that to get a baseline score do a round of “Shoot When Lit” first, before you do anything else and then crack on with whatever you want to have a play with but at the end of your session (the supplied batteries can last for the best part of a day so you could be a while!), repeat the “Shoot When Lit” program and then, using the in-app recording, you can check your scores and see, hopefully, an improvement. The first time I used it I noticed I was approximately 50% faster than my first run and I have improved more since then too, mainly in my mag changes and transitions, which were frankly shocking to begin with. I basically had to take all that I thought I knew about how good a shot I was and chuck it in the bin! It was quite the revelation. Add in the “double tap” feature and it just gets crazy difficult with ten targets and you can get lost very, very quickly but it does focus the mind and, with a bit of practice, you can get pretty tasty with your preferred gun (or guns).

HOW IT WORKS

So how does this magical system work then? Well, the “Target” is an aluminium sheet with a plastic correx faceplate screwed to it; which is replaceable as after a few hours they start to look a little worn. In the centre of this is a CNC milled opaque lens, protecting the RGB LEDS that provide the different colours for “Shoot No Shoot” or other and they are perfectly bright enough to be seen at distance so you know you’ve hit them. Each hit also registers on the controller and there’s a beep too, so it guarantees that you know what’s what. They don’t currently say where on the target they are hit, just that they are hit and I found most people tended to aim for the light in the centre anyway

so it was good to hear that this part is pretty much bulletproof. So far my set shows absolutely zero signs of use or damage on the lenses, not even a slight indent and they’ve been hit so many times at close range and with different weight BBs as well as different FPS guns. Everything to make the targets work is contained inside 3D printed boxes on the back of each aluminium backing and there are no moving parts to be knocked about by continued hits and the aluminium sheet is plenty thick enough to provide years and years of trouble free use. The batteries are also protected in 3D printed cases that slide onto mounts next to the target box so there is no danger of damaging these during use. Once you’ve finished a round, the app can display a multitude of stats to embarrass you, including your worst split or worst reaction time but it really does drive you to do better. I took my set to West Mids Airsoft one Sunday and the same guys kept coming back to try to beat firstly each other and then their own best times. It got very competitive and gave me a good chuckle until I had to prove myself by doing a run. Thankfully, the practice had paid off and I smashed it! (Inside I was like a baby lamb being circled by a hungry wolf however!) I could genuinely keep on writing about how much fun these are and all the features they have packed into them but the best thing to do is to have a go! I know for a fact several site owners have bought sets and if you want a go, have a word with your local sites to see about getting some or if you’re in a team, then consider going in together for a set to minimise the expense. There is also at least one mobile range that goes to different events around the UK who have ten targets and that’s the one run by SIXMIL and West Mids Airsoft, so if you’re at an event and see them there then have a shoot – and see how good you really are! I know the chaps behind these targets aren’t resting on their laurels and they’ve already intimated that there is quite a lot to come in the future, so I look forward to revisiting AttackSense and seeing what else they have to torment me with! Stay tuned as there will be more to follow… AttackSense Targets can be found at www.attacksense. com and also on Facebook and Instagram. Go check them out. AA

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OVER THE HILL - OR A CAN ICS’ GBB PISTOLS MATCH THEIR INNOVATIONS IN THE LONG GAME AND BRING A LONG-IN-THETOOTH SIDEARM UP TO DATE? STEVE T PUTS THE BRAND NEW BM9 THROUGH ITS PACES. AFTER YEARS OF PRODUCING so-called “long guns” that have, quite rightly, earned the Taiwanese company a small army of staunch supporters, I Chih Shivan Enterprise (ICS) has recently moved into the highly competitive GBB pistol market. It’s a bold move to step outside of their comfort zone and you know that it won’t be an easy transition, as they face off against established brands in the sector. I’ll admit that I have a soft spot for the firm because my first “proper” AEG was an ICS - and it never skipped

a beat. The company has built a strong reputation since 1998 for quality and reliability, as well as innovation amongst other things thanks to their AEG split gearbox design, which is genuinely brilliant! The question is whether they can they bring that same kind of out-ofthe-box thinking to the world of secondaries? Their first pistol was 2017’s Alpha Black Leopard Eye, a reasonably priced proprietary design that was well received. Since then, we’ve had the all-purpose XFG and compact XPD and, this year alone, they’ve treated us to the KORTH PRS (reviewed in the August issue) and the PM2 Makarov clone (reviewed last issue). But right now we’re interested in ICS’ take on the instantly recognisable Beretta M9. It’s not unfair to say that we expect great things from such a respected brand and a price tag of £140. With the BLE BM9 having, quite literally, been released in the UK today as I write these words - it’s time to see if it can pass muster.

MIGHTY MEATY... OR..?

So the M9? Are we all up to speed with its role as the US military’s long-serving sidearm and starring roles in movies like Die Hard and Lethal Weapon? Good - we don’t need to spend more time on the basics, then. We’re pleased to report that upon first impressions, the BM9 looks and feels pretty

“THE COMPANY HAS BUILT A STRONG REPUTATION SINCE 1998 FOR QUALITY AND RELIABILITY, AS WELL AS INNOVATION - AMONGST OTHER THINGS THANKS TO THEIR AEG SPLIT GEARBOX DESIGN, WHICH IS GENUINELY BRILLIANT! ” 56

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good. The dimensions seem spot-on, which means that a wide range of holsters and accessories will work with this all-new model from day one. The mostly metal construction - including a CNC precision machined slide - gives the BM9 the kind of meaty presence you’d want from this famously weighty weapon, even if it’s a bit lighter than expected. Where the firearm weighs in at 1.16kg, this imitation is just 873g - including magazine. But unless you did a sideby-side comparison with the actual pistol, you probably wouldn’t think about it and still come away happy.

WHAT’S THAT COMING OVER THE HILL?

Given that the M9 platform is more than a little long in the tooth, to say the least, ICS has done a great job marketing the BM9 as a real contemporary contender with its “Feel like a monster” ad campaign. If you haven’t seen it, it includes a video showing the pistol being thrown around, submerged in puddles, generally abused and keeping on trucking. It’s glorious stuff! I’ll be honest and declare that I’ve not exposed our review sample to the same rigours - Fire Support would never forgive us... In terms of appearance, ICS has been smart with their trademarks, with non-coloured engraving to either side of the slide. They read, “BLE BM9 CAL 6MM MADE IN TAIWAN” on the left, with “MANUFACTURED BY ICS AIRSOFT” to the right. There’s the usual advice to read the manual before use on the right of the frame, while the left carries a serial number, plus “Cal .6mm/24 BB”.

HOME ON THE RANGE

Anyone familiar with the platform will feel at home immediately, from the usual curvaceously chunky form to the controls that are exactly where you’d expect them to be. That’s good news for any upgrading M9 owner, meaning that they’ll take to this new incarnation in a heartbeat. Speaking of controls though, one thing that we find almost inexcusable on a RIF in this price range - the key words here being “Realistic” and “Imitation” - is that unlike the real thing, the ambidextrous safety isn’t a functional decocker. That alone instantly rules out any potential purchasers that are looking for a truly authentic experience from their airsoft arsenal. But that detail aside, the overall performance is decent. The highest FPS we recorded using 0.20s was 309, with a low of 201, averaging 232 across multiple mags. That’s quite the variance and never exactly genre-

defining, but that could be offset by the need to re-gas less often, as per the marketing claims. Accuracy is acceptable, hitting cans more often than not between 10-20m.

MOAN ON THE RANGE

There are a few things we don’t like though. There’s a visible gap between the frame and the slide forward of the trigger guard, through which you can plainly see the spring that’s an instant airsoft giveaway. While nobody else is likely to notice it on the playing field, it’s such an eye-catching shortcoming for the user that it detracts from the overall experience of using a replica sidearm. And while metal is used for the majority of the construction, it’s a shame that the plastic grips make that slight “tick” sound when you scratch them, suggesting the use of cheaper materials. At least you can swap them out for TM compatible versions. There’s a 14mm CCW steel suppressor adaptor included in the box, but we were surprised by how hard it was to screw in, with the feeling that the threads were destroying themselves. It’s probably not something you’d want to swap too many times. More concerning is the magazine buttplate that rattles around on the end of the mag and even falls off during normal operation. It flexes in your hand too, which may be a design feature, but it just feels like a weak point that’s going to fail sooner rather than later. As an aside, one thing that we find really odd is that ICS’ product page claims the BM9 to have interchangeable “backtraps” (sic). That’s neither something that the original weapon has, nor can we see how it’s possible on our review sample. We can safely say that there are definitely no additional backstraps included with the retail packaging that we received.

IS THIS A REVO-LUTION?

Every new product needs a Unique Selling Point and with ICS’ new range of pistols, that’s the all-new REVO

“IT INCLUDES A VIDEO SHOWING THE PISTOL BEING THROWN AROUND, SUBMERGED IN PUDDLES, GENERALLY ABUSED AND KEEPING ON TRUCKING. IT’S GLORIOUS STUFF! I’LL BE HONEST AND DECLARE THAT I’VE NOT EXPOSED OUR REVIEW SAMPLE TO THE SAME RIGOURS” www.airsoft-action.online

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magazine gas system. The Taiwanese firm claims that it increases the magazine gas injection capacity by up to 30 per cent. The thinking behind the system is that it’s easier to properly fill with gas by releasing any unnecessary air pressure in the mag. ICS calls it “a game changer… with the potential to amazingly upgrade your pistol’s performance”. The marketing claims dramatically improved gas performance of up to 80 BBs - or four magazines per refill. So how does ICS’ new REVO system perform? We’ll have to give you a one-two verdict on that.

pistols, it only gets back in the game after you reseat the magazine. But perhaps the biggest problem is that if you pull the trigger too fast - we’re not even talking spamming it - the BM9 has a fit, with the slide rocketing fore and aft while your finger is nowhere near the trigger, venting gas as it does so. If ammo had been coming out at that rate, it could cause problems at close quarters. Could these cycling issues be down to gas cooldown? Possible, but unlikely. We experienced this a couple of times with temperatures in the low-mid 20s Celsius, so what would happen in a winter skirmish?

ONE-TWO COMBO

SUCKERPUNCH

One: with the included magazine and after a promising start, we repeatedly got just a couple of mags of BBs out of the BM9 before we needed to gas up again. That’s only about the average fill ratio you’d expect from any GBB pistol at around 300 FPS. But it quickly got worse too... After just a couple of days, simply trying to fill the included mag resulted in a frosty eruption and clouds of gas. Even painstakingly observing the manual’s instructions to fill perpendicular to the body of the

magazine and not the base plate, this has to be the lossiest fill valve we’ve tried in a long time. So while the BM9’s performance is decent, that’s only if you can coax enough rounds out of the mag before it utters the sigh of disillusionment and asks to be fed again. Two: Fire Support kindly sent a replacement mag to see if these problems were a one-off occurrence or a design flaw. The results were not as clear-cut as we’d expected. The good news is that now we really are reliably getting four reloads of 20+ BBs per gas refill. Okay, it may struggle on the fourth mag, but that gas efficiency is admirable. The bad news is that the slide still doesn’t lock back on empty every time - even on a fresh charge of gas. Even more concerningly, the BM9 repeatedly stops launching BBs mid-mag - maybe due to the staggered stack of BBs leaving the odd void - but unlike other

Regular readers will know I’m a sucker for Beretta’s venerable sidearm and as an ICS fan, the BM9 should have everything going for it. But it all falls short from the moment we opened the packaging. Would you be happy if your new £140 pistol arrived just rattling around loose in a plastic bag inside the cardboard box? No - me neither. What about if the only padding was just a thin layer of foam underneath that was cut on the wonk too? Of course it’s a tiny detail, but it hardly speaks of exacting quality control. Airsofters aren’t exactly short of M9s to choose from, with everyone from KWC and WE to KWA and Tokyo Marui finding a place for it in their range. As a result, any new incarnation has its work cut out to earn its keep and on this showing, we can only conclude that we could confidently buy a sidearm for half the price that would perform twice as well. If your heart is set on an M9, not only is G&G’s GPM92 - which we’d suggest is the BM9’s closest competitor - up to a third cheaper now at around £100, but if you’re willing to import KWAs PTP from the continent for 25% more outlay as we covered last issue, you can own an M9 that’s simply in another league. As an execution of an established platform, the new BM9 gets a lot of things right. It looks alright, it feels alright and - barring that non-functional decocker - it shoots alright… when it works. And therein lies the problem. There are so many alternatives out there that beat it to the punch in terms of performance, reliability, authenticity or price that it’s hard to recommend the ICS BLE BM9. AA ICS BLE BM9 Available from: Fire-support.co.uk Power source: Green gas FPS: 232 avge (tested) Weight: 873g (tested) Length: 216mm Inner barrel length: 110mm Inner barrel diameter: 6.03mm Action: Double Mag capacity: 20 Hop up: Adjustable

“EVERY NEW PRODUCT NEEDS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT AND WITH ICS’ NEW RANGE OF PISTOLS, THAT’S THE ALL-NEW REVO MAGAZINE GAS SYSTEM. THE TAIWANESE FIRM CLAIMS THAT IT INCREASES THE MAGAZINE GAS INJECTION CAPACITY BY UP TO 30 PER CENT. ” www.airsoft-action.online

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HOW (RANGER) GREEN IS YOUR VALLEY!

LAST MONTH YOU MAY HAVE SEEN SOME GREAT PICTURES IN THE GALLERY FROM MID WALES AIRSOFT AND AFTER VISITING THEIR SITE, BILL BRINGS US HIS VIEWS ON A HIDDEN GEM THAT’S WELL WORTH YOUR ATTENTION IF YOU’RE IN NEED OF SOMETHING JUST A BIT DIFFERENT FROM YOUR USUAL SKIRMISH FIELD!

OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS it’s been my absolute pleasure to make the acquaintance of Tish and Tim from Mid Wales Airsoft and I’m extremely pleased to tell you that this has grown into a very good friendship! It’s quite usual for me to speak to different site owners, not only in the UK but such is the lot of a roving airsoft reporter, that we rarely get to make long-lasting mates on a “home site”, although visiting certain sites year after year (our favourite ones!) does mean that you do get to know the community well. I think Tish will be the first to admit that our initial conversations were a little “feisty”; she’s a great proponent for airsoft, not only in relation to their site but for airsoft in Wales generally. She’s a forthright lady and let me know when we first spoke in no uncertain terms that she felt that Welsh Airsoft was not getting the coverage it should and that I should “Bloody well sort it!” After much back and forth I made a promise to her that this would change and I sincerely hope that this has proved to be the case. The fact that we now talk regularly as good mates would indicate to me that it has and after finally paying a visit to the Mid Wales site, I can certainly see that she was 100% right to berate me initially! Now I say “finally” as I’ve had an outstanding invite to visit Tish, Tim and their crew for the last couple of years but as you’ll all know, “the last couple of years” have been a little challenging for me health-wise and my “high mileage airsoft adventures” have been a

somewhat curtailed to say the very least! Thankfully I appear to have finally beaten the beast and things are coming round, so it was with great delight that I arranged with Nige to make a roadtrip to “an area south of Newtown and north of Llandrindod Wells” off the A483 in Powys, to see what I’d been missing.

ENGLAND V WALES

Each July Mid wales Airsoft host their annual “England v Wales Friendly” and our trip happened to coincide with that. This year was the 4th year for the event, a fairly small one and not very well known and once again Tish advised me that numbers would be quite modest; I’ll come back to this later… Heading down a narrow lane from the main road, Nige and I soon came across some very obvious signage leading to the site itself; the track from the lane to the site gets even narrower as you progress but is in excellent condition and makes no demands on your car suspension (unlike some I could mention!). There’s a generous parking area when you get to the entrance proper and on the left-hand side we found the level and short-mowed camping field for those staying overnight for the “England v Wales” event, along with some of the cleanest portaloos I’ve ever seen! Parking up, we then followed signs down an unmade track to the central Safe Zone and again, this was an absolute revelation! Many sites have a covered safe area for players to chill out before, during and

“WALKING DOWN TO THE SAFE ZONE WE’D PASSED A VERY SIZEABLE STAND OF PINE WOODS WHICH LOOKED PERFECT FOR A “PLATOON HARBOUR”, THEN MOVED BY SOME WELL-DEVELOPED BUNKER STRUCTURES AND A WOODEN “HELO” AT THE TOP OF THE HILL.”

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“I WAS TOLD THAT PLAYERS ARE PUT OFF AT THE SIZE OF “HAMBURGER HILL” (A MOUNTAIN!) AND TIM SAID THEY’D HAD A FEW PLAYERS RUN UP THERE - BUT COMPLAINED AFTERWARDS THAT THEY HAD LEFT HALF A LUNG BEHIND!” after games but I have to say that the Mid Wales take on this is a very different thing! A single building sits in the centre of the safe area and it houses not just the onsite shop and booking in area, but a comfy lounge for players that even has a log burner! Moving to the rear of this there’s a separate “back barn” where you can bomb up and get a hot drink and I understand from some of the locals, that this is a great area for an impromptu “social” when the chance arises!

CHALLENGING TERRAIN!

All good so far then and we really hadn’t even set foot on the site proper, as in total there’s something in the region of 170 acres to play over! Walking down to the Safe Zone we’d passed a very sizeable stand of pine woods which looked perfect for a “platoon harbour”, then moved by some well-developed bunker structures and a wooden “helo” at the top of the hill At the bottom of the hill we found an area of trenches and berms (the land owner runs high-end 4x4 driving courses on the area) ideal for a little CQC action, and then a further bunker by the entrance to the woodland. To give you an idea of this first part of the site, I’ll simply say that I’ve played on smaller areas and this is just the start! Moving into the woodland proper, you’ve got a huge area of mature trees with some pretty dense under-brush, both ferns and other, along with further (4x4) trenches and berms to negotiate - Tim advised me not to try and wade through the water in the trenches as in some places it’s over four feet deep, with more mud beneath! Inside the woods there is a well-built wooden village that has been designed so it’s

easily reconfigured to keep things fresh. The woodland seems to run on for miles but the boundaries are very obvious, so you’ve always got a point of ref as to where you are on the site. …and still the terrain changes! Moving from the woodland you’ll come into some other areas that look deceptively flat but actually aren’t at all, as there are even more trenches and berms hidden in the long grass. Tim told me: “During mid-summer though the ferns are all up and you can hide in a forest of greenery and because they cover such large areas you can literally get from one gaming area to another without being seen, ideal cover for “sneaky snipers”. For the first half of the summer the grass is very long, just as you get used to it being so long and rely on it for being one “sneaky mother-humper” it all gets chopped down and you’re back to no grass!” All of this leads to the major challenge of the site and that’s their very own, awe-inspiring “mini-Brecon Beacon”! I was told that players are put off at the size of “Hamburger Hill” (a mountain!) and Tim said they’d had a few players run up there - but complained afterwards that they had left half a lung behind! This is a super area that’s eminently playable but you will need to be very fit or take things very steady to get the best from it. Tim and I discussed that for a MilSim-style game, this would be a superb place to put an OP as it takes in the majority of the valley below, as well as looking out over the true Beacons far in the distance!

TOP PLAY

So, with all the terrain and features to play over I have to admit being a little shocked that there weren’t more

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SITE REPORT MID WALES AIRSOFT

was truly excellent and I have to give a huge “well done” to one and all. Moving away from the gameplay itself, Tim and Tish had kindly arranged for Nige and I to meet the owner of the land, who turned up in a corking little Polaris buggy and proceeded to show us everywhere - and everything - on site and what a super character he turned out to be! I won’t spoil it but if you visit I am certain he’ll be able to regale you with his stories of when the site was a military training area and its connection to UKSF! Now, for once, I can tell you WHY I haven’t visited the Mid Wales Airsoft site for so long but suffice to say, it won’t be so long until I return! Whatever your “flavour” of airsoft may be, this site can offer it in bucketloads and Tim has an idea to run a weekend MilSim element directly alongside, and as part of, a skirmish day. This to me is a very interesting idea, one that could really challenge the right MilSim players in a new and exciting way and I’ll be sure to report back if this develops.

THANK YOU

Right now I’d like to thank Tish, Tim and all the Mid Wales staff and players that made for such an enjoyable day and I sincerely look forward to visiting again, for the next “England v Wales”, the site itself, the gameplay and, without doubt, for the cookie-crumb-basedcheesecake! If you fancy paying Powys a visit yourself, then simply head on over to www.midwalesairsoft.co.uk for more information both on the shop and their games.

players there to enjoy the weekender! Tish explained to me that they’d had a lot of people, even entire teams, that had booked on and paid for the “England v Wales” but that simply hadn’t arrived… go figure that! What I did see were the local “core” players who, after a humorous and comprehensive safety brief from Tim, went at things full pace. Most of the play was (refreshingly) on semi-auto and the hit taking was exemplary. Players went back and forth around “The Village”, with ownership changing several times during the course of the game but at no time did I hear anything other than “Hit!” - plus some very entertaining banter! Snipers and DMR-users were in their element and I saw one particular sniper get so close to the buildings that the final shoot out went down to pistols, illustrating to me that “M.E.Ds” were scrupulously adhered to. The standard of play by everyone present

“I WON’T SPOIL IT BUT IF YOU VISIT I AM CERTAIN HE’LL BE ABLE TO REGALE YOU WITH HIS STORIES OF WHEN THE SITE WAS A MILITARY TRAINING AREA AND ITS CONNECTION TO UKSF!”

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KIT & GEAR KYDEX CUSTOMS FNX HOLSTER

KYDEX CUSTOMS FNX HOLSTER SOMETIMES FINDING THE RIGHT HOLSTER FOR YOUR NEW PISTOL CAN BE A REAL PITA! WHEN PHIL BUCKNALL NEEDED ONE FOR THE MARUI FNX TACTICAL, HE TURNED TO HOLSTER CREATOR, KYDEX CUSTOMS. IN THE LAST ISSUE, ONE OF MY fellow contributors covered a nice leather holster for the new Shadow 2 handgun from ASG. Like Steve, I too had a new pistol that is a little bit different to the norm and that’s the Marui FNX Tactical I reviewed last month. As lovely a gun as it is, it presents a few issues by being more unique and the biggest issue is finding a holster that’s specifically made to fit it, at a price that’s not earth-shatteringly stupid. I used my Warrior Universal Holster on my DCS plate carrier but to run it on my battle belt, I wanted something different. What I wanted was a lower-riding holster that I could swap out with my Glock Safariland one, so it also had to mount to the QLS system. Having made a lot of Kydex holsters in the past, I knew it had to be one made of this thermoplastic so it would be a perfect fit for my new toy. It just so happens that Kydex Customs make a FNX holster made for the VFC/Cybergun version that came out a few years back and after some discussions with Taig, the gentleman behind Kydex Customs, we thought it should work just fine, so he dispatched a black taco style Kydex holster for me to try out.

TACO STYLE

As I’ve already mentioned, Kydex is a thermoplastic that, when heated, can be moulded using a press, something to mould; some heat proof foam and a heck of a lot of pressure. “Taco style” refers to how the holster looks,

in this case like a taco as a single piece of Kydex is folded over in half to make the shell of the holster and it looks like a... you got it… a taco! It’s then secured on the open side to give you the retention and to hold the shape. I’d not used a taco one previously but for the mounting system I had in mind, it was by far the best option as it reduces the overall holster size. It arrived in due course and I bolted the QLS fork onto the back. This is the first area where the attention to detail is evident as in the back is a moulded mounting for the QLS fork - other mounting options are also available. The moulding for the mount is proud of the back of the holster so that the screws don’t come into contact with the gun on the inside and the moulding was spot on, so the holes all lined up perfectly with the fork mount. Looking at the front of the holster, the definition of the detail was pretty good too. It’s not always easy to get a lot of definition, as it takes more pressure whilst moulding and the indent inside the trigger guard is just right. This is important, as this area is what provides most of the grip for the gun when holstered. Inside it’s also been blanked out sufficiently to prevent any snags whilst drawing. Once it was on the belt, I set about setting the tension using the screw near to the trigger guard. I

“TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHO USED TO MAKE THESE, WHEN I SAY THAT’S NOT ALWAYS A GIVEN BUT THE MUZZLE SEEMED TO NATURALLY GO WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO AND THEN THE HOLSTER CHANNELED THE GUN ALL THE WAY HOME.”

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targets set up, it was time to get to work!

PRACTICE MAKES...

It took a while to get my draws how I wanted them but the holster did exactly what it was supposed to. The draw was smooth and easy but you could feel the retention working and there was a little click as it cleared the top. Whilst it is a low profile design, it was remarkably easy to find it again and re-holster the gun. Take it from someone who used to make these, when I say that’s not always a given but the muzzle seemed to naturally go where it was supposed to and then the holster channeled the gun all the way home - upon which you could feel the resistance until it sort of “popped” and then you could feel the gun was secure. As this style doesn’t have any active retention systems, the click is a good audible as well as tactile check that the gun is in properly. For me, items like holsters are working and doing well when you don’t notice you’re using them and the Kydex custom FNX holster fell into that category. It isn’t perfect... I would’ve liked to have seen a more polished edge all round but as I say, it’s a very, very minor thing and more aesthetics than function. Overall it is a very competent design and does what it’s meant to with no fuss or fanfare. I’m very happy with it after a few range sessions and a couple of games, I’m much better at using it now too. If you’re interested then check them out at www.kydexcustomsuk.com for their full range of stock items and they also do bespoke commissions and one offs too. AA

wanted it loose but not too loose as it’s a big heavy gun and I didn’t want it to bounce out. Once I’d got that set, which only took a couple of practice draws and reholsters, I was good to go and so with the Attack Sense www.airsoft-action.online

KIT & GEAR KINETIXX GLOVES

HANDLING THE JOB! THE TEAM AT AIRSOFT ACTION ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR GOOD KIT TO HIT THE MARKET, NOT SIMPLY GEAR THAT’S 100% FIT FOR PURPOSE BUT EQUIPMENT THAT’S GOING TO GIVE YOU GOOD SERVICE AND GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY! BILL TAKES A LOOK AT THE VERY LATEST TACTICAL GLOVES FROM GERMAN BRAND KINETIXX TO SEE IF THEY MAKE THE CUT! GLOVES ARE TRICKY THINGS to get right, aren’t they? How often have you parted with money for a pair of “tacticool” gloves that offer you entrance to the “operatorz world” and found that in reality, they are sub-standard, poorly fitting and frankly an absolute waste of your hard-earned shekels? When I first started out in airsoft gloves were not such a “thing” and an old pair of black leather “NI Gloves” from your local surplus store were probably your best bet! When I moved to the USA in2006 though, my eyes were opened to the possibilities of what I could use to cover my hands safely as every tactical store seemed to be offering cool models designed both for law enforcement and the military. For a while I was like a fat boy in a bun shop and every couple of months I’d pick up another model. Online forums were “de-rigueur” for the discerning tacticalist at the time and it seemed to me that someone was ALWAYS posting about bloody gloves! Of course, the dissemination of information about which unit is using which glove model has accelerated with the rise of social media, and now new gloves seem to come along on an almost daily basis (or so it seems to me!). With so many glove models out there, how the hell do you decide on the right glove for you? What considerations should you take into account? For me there are three main areas to look at: GRIP The most important thing for me is grip. A glove is of no use to you if it hinders the ability to grip your AEG or restricts access to using technology. Because of this, many users choose to go with “old skool” fingerless gloves - but not me! Of course grip is related to handling your RIFs; before

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you take every shot, you have to have the feeling of contact with your trigger or it can become a distraction from getting the shot, and there are now are designs which feature special finger tips to provide superior grip perfect for using technology, handling small items, and shooting needs. DEXTERITY Another thing I look for in tactical gloves is to find an option that allows not just grip, but also dexterity. Some tactical gloves are designed to protect your hands from damage by way of padded knuckles but if the material over the knuckle is too thick, it will impede your dexterity. Likewise, if a glove is the wrong size, it can get in the way of movement. When it comes to finding the right sizing to ensure ease of movement, remember that phrase, “fits like a glove” as your guideline; the right fit of a glove should feel natural. COMFORT When it comes to fabrics and technology many gloves still use leather or “manufactured leather” exteriors, or specially bonded synthetic blends. While it certainly has its place in relation to overall comfort, a better option is to choose one that incorporates both in expertly designed ways. For instance, gloves should have leather for exceptional durability, contouring and waterproofing abilities, but you also want materials that offer some breathability either through the use of specialist lined interiors which are absorbent or through breathability features built into the glove. The matter of comfort is important since you will be wearing these gloves all day!

KINETIXX

With all of the above in mind, when our good mate Lukas from Military1st contacted me to say that they would be carrying the German glove brand Kinetixx,

KIT & GEAR KINETIXX GLOVES

I was very glad to hear the news! W+R, the company behind the KinetiXx brand, have some 90 years of expertise in the manufacturing of gloves. The family business was established way back in 1928 by the tanner Jakob Weiblen and his brother-in-law, the glove maker Theodor Rümmelin, in Neuhausen an der Erms. W+R then moved to the neighbouring town of Metzingen in 1936 where the first glove factory was built. The factory originally produced leather driving and work gloves, with the first synthetic-fabric gloves arriving on the scene later. Gloves by W+R are characterised by technical innovation and reliability. As a sought-after supplier to the police and armed forces, customers all over the world rely on their decades of experience and their in-house development department, with its modern laboratory, cutting, stitching and quality control sections. KinetiXx Tactical gloves have become part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for some police forces, military units or Special Forces and are therefore now part of their basic equipment. Lukas very kindly sent me two pairs of the new gloves to physically test (although the range is comprehensive) and these were the KINETIXX X-LIGHT LIGHT OPERATIONS GLOVE COYOTE and the KINETIXX X-PECT GLOVE CAMOUFLAGE. Both gloves sell for under the £40 mark which to me is good value for a well-made technical tactical glove, although the top-of-the-line X-TREM TACTICAL OPERATIONS GLOVE will set you back nearly double that, however, as always you do “get what you pay for”! The X-LIGHT LIGHT OPERATIONS GLOVE is a pretty no-nonsense affair and is designed to provide the maximum level of comfort and breathability. The

glove features a U-shaped gusset for better recoil control, reinforcement patches on the back as well as on the palm for better grip and the adjustable rubber hook-and-loop closure allows it to fit the wrist perfectly. The upper material is 100% Aramid, the palm 60% Polyamide, 38% Polyurethane, 2% Other, whilst the reinforced areas are 60% Polyamide, 38% Polyurethane, 2% Other. They therefore benefit from Abrasion resistance (Level 2), Blade cut resistance (Level 1), Tear resistance (Level 2), and Puncture resistance (Level 1) which overall gives a very solid glove that is most certainly going to stand up to use on the airsoft field, and give you good levels of both comfort and protection!

The X-PECT GLOVE notches things up a bit, as they are extremely durable and specially designed to provide the maximum level of comfort and protection during professional use. The palms are made of synthetic leather for good grip and abrasion resistance, while specially designed digital leather reinforcements and soft TPE knuckle and finger protectors guarantee both protection and dexterity. In this model the upper material is 94% Polyamide, 6% Elastane, the palm 60% Polyamide, 38% Polyurethane, 2% Other, and the reinforcements 100% Leather. The stats on these stack up well too, with Abrasion resistance (Level 2), Blade cut resistance (Level 1), Tear resistance (Level 2), and Puncture resistance (Level 1). The gloves are also anatomically shaped with a hook-and-loop wrist closure for a perfect fit.

I’ve been using both models for a little while now, and as a pretty bog-standard “Size Large” I will say that the fit is very good indeed, with little excess fabric and certainly no “bag” in the palm area when you make a fist; this can cause issues if you’re using a slim pistol grip as the extra fabric acts as an unwelcome buffer to a solid grip! As we’ve had a little warm weather recently (Haha!) I believe that most gloves would have struggled to keep your hands comfortable but given the price of the Kinetixx models, I was pretty impressed with how they dealt both with heat and getting rid of sweat. Yes, they did get wet from sweat but equally they were very fast drying once I removed them and hung them to air. Overall they completely match my requirements in terms of Grip, Dexterity, and Comfort and they are even touchscreen compatible should you wish to use them in conjunction with your phone or other device (okay I had to borrow my wife’s phone to test this, but I am after all a techno-luddite!) In my opinion they offer great levels of performance for a good price and what more can a cash-strapped airsofter ask for? For more information and to view more models in the KinetiXx glove range please do pay a visit to www. military1st.co.uk. AA

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VERSUS STEN V MP40

SCHMEISSER V THE PLUMBER’S NIGHTMARE EXPEDIENCY IS OFTEN THE MOTHER OF INVENTION AND DURING WWII WE BRITS WERE ALL TOO HAPPY TO LOOK TO BOTH EXPEDIENCY AND INVENTION IN THE FACE OF SEEMINGLY OVERWHELMING ODDS. THIS MONTH IN VERSUS BILL TAKES THE AGM STEN HEAD TO HEAD WITH THE TECHNICALLY SUPERIOR MASCHINENPISTOLE 40 AND FINDS THAT IN AIRSOFT FORM THEY’RE NOT SO FAR APART AT ALL! IF THERE’S ONE SINGLE WWII AIRSOFT replica that you’re going to own, I’m betting, like me, that it will be the German Maschinenpistole 40, or MP40! Commonly known to us all as “The Schmeisser” it’s an iconic SMG that has graced the silver screen in many war movies and filled the pages of our childhood comic books, probably with accompanying speech bubbles with words such as “Achtung!” and “Eat lead Tommy schweinhund!” WWII was a war where technology and industry undoubtedly played a major part. In general - and I am going “broad brush” here - the Germans certainly had the technology down (scarily so!) and initially the powerhouses of the Ruhr Valley et al were able to manufacture both to high tolerances and in large volumes. As we all know, as WWII dragged on this manufacturing capability was eroded through aerial bombing campaigns and another manufacturing giant entered the fray, in the form of the USA. It could be argued that the sheer manufacturing power of the American heartland genuinely helped to win the war against the Axis forces, as huge volumes of weapons, equipment, tanks and aircraft were churned out in record time and numbers. Against this, we saw the Germans continue to innovate with new battlefield weapons like the Sturmgewehr 44, new tank designs and even jet fighters for the Luftwaffe.

But at the outset of WWII the humble infantry soldier was, like or not, going to be using pistols, rifles and machine guns that were still the same as those their fathers would have seen in WWI! Infantry doctrine had changed from the suicidal mass advances over “no man’s land” but when it came to radical change, it was really the Germans who took the crown initially with their lightning, combined arms “Blitzkreig” tactics. And their basic weapons mix had changed too; although the venerable MP38 and the Kar98 were still the most common weapons for the German infantry soldier, new firearms technology meant that they also had increasing access to the likes of the fast-firing MG34 ( a gun that could be argued launched the rise of the squad level GPMG) as a support weapon, and “The Schmeisser” as an individual weapon.

MP40

The Maschinenpistole 40 (“Machine pistol 40”) was a direct descendant of the MP 38, which was in turn based on the MP 36, a prototype made of machined steel but in wartime the MP38, although an excellent SMG, was deemed too expensive to produce during the war years. The MP 38 was a simplification of the MP 36 and the MP 40 was a further simplification of the MP 38, with certain cost-saving alterations, most notably

“ITS ADVANCED AND MODERN FEATURES MADE IT A FAVOURITE AMONG SOLDIERS AND IT IS ESTIMATED THAT FROM 1940 TO 1945, AN ESTIMATED 1.1 MILLION WERE PRODUCED BY ERMA WERKE!”

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in the more extensive use of stamped steel rather than machined parts. Designed by Heinrich Vollmer, the MP40 was heavily used by infantrymen and by paratroopers, on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Its advanced and modern features made it a favourite among soldiers and it is estimated that from 1940 to 1945, an estimated 1.1 million were produced by Erma Werke! The MP40 with its 32 round magazines was a real workhorse for the German soldier, offering a sound rate of fire (500-550 rpm) combined with good accuracy out to its 250m maximum range - and all this in a package weighing under four kilos!

STEN

Faced with changing tactics and the changing nature of the war, we Brits knew that we had to have a counter to

the MP40 and the STEN was the answer! Prior to 1941 the War Department were purchasing all the Thompson submachine guns they could from the United States but both cost and the entry of the USA themselves to the War meant an alternative had to be found! The Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, was commissioned to produce an alternative. The STEN name came from of names of the designers, R. V. Shepard and H. J. Turpin and from the factory where they worked (Enfield Arsenal) and although the design was crude, ugly and simple (it was often described disparagingly as “The Plumber’s Nightmare”), it proved to be one of the single most effective submachine guns of WWII! Firing the 9mm Parabellum round (the same as the MP40), the crudeness of the STEN also meant it was light, at just 3.2 kilos. It also had a solid ROF at

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versus STOVER STEN V VMP40 RPD

500-600 rpm, although the effective range was only about 100m! The real joy of the STEN though, was undoubtedly its simplicity of construction, as it used simple stamped metal components and minor welding, which required minimal machining and manufacturing. Much of the production could be performed by small workshops, with the firearms assembled at the Enfield site. Over the period of manufacture The STEN design was further simplified; the most basic model, the Mark III, could be produced from five man-hours of work, and some of the cheapest versions were made from only 47 parts! Over four million STENs in various versions were made in the 1940s, and they were used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and the Korean War. They were also effective insurgency weapons for resistance groups and the odd STEN is still seen in the field to this day!

ONE COMPANY, TWO GREAT AIRSOFT REPLICAS!

I’ve been lucky enough to have had both the AGM STEN and MP40 in the armoury, and they are two airsoft replicas that I dearly regret selling! I bought both as they are totally iconic WWII (and beyond!) firearms and having played a good few “WWII games” in my time, they were sensible purchases and neither were too expensive, plus they actually shared the very same magazines in airsoft guise! At one point, tired of the “shall we be US Airborne or Fally” debate, I decided that I’d actually like to do a French Resistance loadout, so both the MP40 and the STEN made total sense. In time though, I decided to pursue “The Pacific” for my WWII gear and both AEGs were sold to fund a BAR (which I hasten to add never got bought!). When I visited Mid Wales Airsoft (you’ll see my report on this site this month too) I got to talking

to Tim about airsoft guns that we’d “loved and lost” and actually the AGM STEN MKII came out pretty high in that list for both of us! The full metal STEN was a bit of a boyo and that’s no lie and with no safety and full-auto only, it had to be handled well wherever you were! Inside though, it was pretty interesting, as it featured a modified M14-style gearbox with a modified motor cover-case, and a custom metal gearbox that had fully upgradeable, TM-compatible gears. Running on a 7.4 LiPo my STEN had a more than respectable ROF and chucked out BBs accurately to 30+m at around 1.01 Joule/330fps on a .20g, although I did tend to use .28s with it as lighter BBs had a tendency to “fly” no matter how you set the hop! The AGM MP40 was a totally different beastie and I have to admit I do fancy another one! As I said earlier, the MP40 used the self-same 50 BB magazines as the STEN (win!) and mine performed flawlessly all the time I owned it. The AGM MP40 was basically a reinforced and re-designed version of the original Top MP40 from Japan, but with a price that was affordable and performance that was more than acceptable! With full metal externals and reinforced high-performance internals and metal gearbox, the AGM was a real fire-breather, especially if you popped in an 11.1 LiPo (NOT recommended at all if you wanted your MP40 to last, but huge fun!). It was both a collector’s item and a skirmish-ready AEG with endless upgrade possibilities! Bog standard it was no slouch, kicking out .20g BBs at about 1.07 Joule/340fps again to 30+ metres. It was solid as a rock, even with the collapsible stock open and I have to admit that it was genuinely one of those AEGs that you would just take out of the armoury and admire again and again! Pricewise neither model was ever going to break the bank, as they both initially sold for under £200, and spare 50 BB metal mags could be had for a little over a tenner apiece. I’ve noticed that these prices have risen a little today, but both the MP40 and the STEN are still very affordable AEGs. WWII Airsoft does seem a bit quiet at the moment so if you’re a fan of firearms from the WWII era, or just want something a bit different then now is a great time to pick one up. Without doubt, I believe that “WWI ‘soft” will come around again and sadly then we’ll probably see a slight hike in prices. For now though, I’ll close with “Thank you for the memories AGM!!” AA

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THE COLLECTOR

THE COLLECTOR: SPAS 12

CONTINUING HIS SERIES LOOKING AT COLLECTABLE AIRSOFT REPLICAS, FRENCHIE TURNS TO ONE THAT HAS HAD AS MUCH EXPOSURE ON THE BIG SCREEN AS IN REAL LIFE.

SPAS-12 FROM LA FEMME NAKITA - 1990

IT’S REALLY NO SURPRISE THAT the SPAS 12, like the Ingram MAC series of submachine guns, has a movie presence that far outweighs its impact on the real world. Film is a visual medium and the SPAS 12 has visuals in spades. The fact that it was never really regarded as a particularly “good” shotgun doesn’t matter to Hollywood – it looks huge and evil and it proclaims trouble loud and clear. You have probably seen more Mossberg 500s or Remington 870s on screen, but these are simply excellent, long serving and hard-wearing sporting guns and they look it. Had Arnie wielded either of these during his visit to the Police Station the end result would have been much the same, but simply not as visually dramatic.

So, where did the SPAS 12 come from and what does “SPAS” stand for anyway? Sources vary on the name: it is claimed that it stood for Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun originally but was changed to “Sporting Purpose Automatic Shotgun” in a vain attempt to convince national authorities that it wasn’t a “combat” shotgun, and therefore not subject to bans or restrictions. In this, the makers Franchi, failed and it’s not really surprising – the gun was designed for law enforcement and looks like it has just stepped out of a war zone. The SPAS 12 was introduced in 1979 as a military/law enforcement shotgun. Chambered for 12 gauge 2¾” shells, the action is either gas or manually operated; and the change button, located under the front of the pump handle simply clears or obstructs the gas port. It can fire either full powered ammunition in semi-auto mode or can be quickly changed to pump action to handle lowered-powered less-lethal loads, such as bean bags or tear gas – loads which are simply not powerful enough to cycle the action. In addition, this flexibility allows the user to manually load single rounds if necessary, for a specific task. Production ceased in 2000 with around 37,000 being produced, which is a lot of guns, however, when compared to the eleven million Remington M870s manufactured to date, the SPAS 12 looks like a very rare beast indeed. The iconic folding stock with the arm hook

“A SPAS 12 IS NEVER GOING TO BE MISTAKEN FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A BLOODY BIG GUN – NO ONE WOULD MISTAKE IT FOR A BROOM HANDLE OR A WALKING STICK, EVEN IN POOR LIGHT.” 74

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contributes to the aesthetic of the gun but does less for its use. The idea that you might regularly fire a full-powered shotgun single handed is one for the world’s masochists and when used as a stock it is less than comfortable, although the 10lbs weight of the gun and the buffer inside the receiver do soak up some of the recoil. I have read mixed reports regarding the reliability of the SPAS 12, some praise it, others less so. It never achieved wide acceptance within the Military or law enforcement communities – again using the M870 as a

comparison – the list of US users of that shotgun include all branches of the military and a list of law enforcement bodies as long as your arm. It is its distinctive looks which made the gun a darling of film and TV. A SPAS 12 is never going to be mistaken for anything other than a bloody big gun – no one would mistake it for a broom handle or a walking stick, even in poor light. In the hands of the hero it is an immutable right-hand of God exacting vengeance, in the hands of criminals it stands testament to how far they are willing to go to ensure that their nefarious schemes succeed – it is power incarnate.

IN AIRSOFT

Airsoft isn’t short of SPAS 12s, although I am sure over the years I have seen some shotguns badged as SPAS 12s that were anything but. The daddy of them all is the Tokyo Marui SPAS 12 – of which I have had a few over the years. Marui were the first to introduce the triple-barrelled airsoft shotgun and they have used the design not only in the SPAS but in Benellis and grenade launchers – underslung and stocked. All use the shotgun shell 30 round magazine that slots into the loading trap on the bottom of the gun. Nearly all of the Chinese-built triple shot shotguns are direct clones of the Marui, utilising the same three cylinders, three hops and three barrels inside a single receiver. This gives a reasonable facsimile of the spread of a shotgun in use – really painful close up but at range you stand a chance of all three missing you. In this, the triple-barrelled guns are remarkably like their real-world inspirations in terms of effective range, not something that can be said for most airsoft guns. Marui did make a folding stock for their SPAS 12 – it wasn’t standard and frankly I have wrestled more

unicorns than I have seen these. In fact, I am only certain that I have seen one, which I owned until I foolishly sold it. Adding the stock makes an already large gun larger and arguably more unwieldy. While I would love to have a stocked SPAS 12 these days, I was always happier to play without the stock. To the best of my knowledge no one else makes a stock for this gun. ASG are now marketing a licenced copy of the SPAS 12, and Double Eagle, the Chinese manufacturer do one that looks identical - minus the branding. It’s a guess on my part, but not I suspect an unreasonable one, that the guns are the same. You can still get the Marui version either second hand or new if you are lucky with one of their production runs. It is worth bearing in mind that these three guns are almost identical in their design, varying in finish, materials and quality, so any comment about one generally applies to the others.

FOR COLLECTORS

Since this series is all about collecting, I’ll just cut to the chase: if you want a SPAS 12 as a wall-hanger, take the time to hunt down a Marui original. It really is that simple. While the others are really good guns for the money, none have the finish in terms of texture and colour that the Marui has, and it is this, it’s appearance, which really sets it well apart from all the others. I have no doubt you could paint the cheaper guns to look better, but that’s not what I’m about here. If you are lucky enough to find a Marui with a stock, grab it if you can afford it. They are rare and they are far and away the most iconic iteration of this weapon. The Chinese-made guns are a far better choice if you actually want to play. The plastic they use internally has proved over the years to be stronger than the ABS inside the Marui gun and less prone to being damaged by short stroking the pump action. That’s a story for another day. If I had the opportunity, I would have a stocked Marui just to look at and occasionally handle (fondle?) and a Double Eagle to actually go play with, it’s cheap enough and hardy enough to justify having two SPAS 12s in the house! AA

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THE CAGE:

PLATE CARRIERS AFTER AN EYE-OPENING DISCUSSION AMONGST THE AA TEAM LAST MONTH IN RELATION TO THE USE OF CHEST RIGS, THIS MONTH BILL FOLLOWS UP WITH AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT THE CREW LIKE WHEN IT COMES TO PLATE CARRIERS, A BIT OF KIT THAT NOW SEEMS ESSENTIAL TO AIRSOFTERS WORLDWIDE! I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT LAST MONTH, when I asked the team about their choice of Chest Rig, I was honestly quite shocked to hear their replies in that the majority seem to have ditched “racing snake” kit for something a bit more meaningful, so I thought that this time I’d follow up with asking them which type of plate carrier they wear and why! It must be said that I have noticed a big change over the past few years from simple belt kit and chest rigs to more “professional” sets of gear and, as with everything we airsofters look at, the choice of what to buy is a massive one. Obviously, there are the “real” companies out there making military standard plate carriers that are going to go to war somewhere, and if you have the money this market is now so large that there are few models that you can’t legally buy. Even if the “real deal” is for some reason unavailable, then we’ve started to see manufacturers, even some of the “big names”, branching out into what they call the “enthusiast market” with models that are sometimes de-specced in the level of fabrics and components used but otherwise design-comparable and far cheaper. This also means that folk can own great gear when the original might be restricted under ITAR! And then, of course, you have companies making kit specifically for the airsoft market. If you look closely at just how good some of the latest “airsoft specific” kit is, I think you’ll be surprised at how good it has become, as the standard that is being adhered to is not far off the old “mil-spec” of just a short few years ago. There’s a good few “real deal” shooters that I know that happily use generic gear on a day to day basis as it’s cheap to replace - and you don’t mind if you trash a 50 buck carrier, where you most certainly would if it were the $500 version! Add to this that a number of companies in the

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former Soviet states have now opened for business in a pretty major way (Grey Shop, I’m looking at you!) and that are now teasing us with some righteous OPFOR gear, and the lure of the “proper plate carrier” becomes even greater!

OVER TO THE TEAM!

So, without further ado, the question I posed the AA Team this month was “Which Plate Carrier do you prefer, and why?” and the answers were pretty conclusive as to “real v repro”! Callum: “I am in love with my ANA M2 right now! It’s a much lower profile than anything else I’ve worn but it can fit four mags across the front and keeps nice and tight to your body without the usual cumberbund that I

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prefer having. Early days, but it’s up there as my current favourite!” Taz: “ANA M2 for me as well, that and the Warrior DCS are my two favourites. I like the ANA MK2 because it has all the real estate I need and is comfortable; same with DCS!” Scott: “I’ve been wearing the Gen 1 Crye JPC since they were launched. Everything is so samey-same these days I struggle to see any point in changing. Unless it’s for training or I want a big rig, in which case the most

comfortable I’ve ever used is the 5.11 Tactec. Mind you, I’ve been looking at grey rigs and the new Viper plate carrier is lovely!” Angelo: “Agreed, Viper have really upped the ante with their kit!” Craig: “I use a TMC MP20; it’s a copy of the LBX Armatus II and it’s great! The clip-on Velcro panels at the front allow me to swap out my mags for different RIF models quickly and the same with the back panel for packs, etc. It’s lightweight and great for my style of play. I also have a TMC copy of the CRYE CPC which is for when I need to carry a bit for more and fits like a glove!” Steve: “Can’t help on this one!” (I guess Steve is as old skool as Bill! Ed) Phil: “I use Warrior DCS’s. I have a Multicam version that’s packed with a bit more carrying capacity for longer games. I like to keep the front low profile so only run a triple elasticated M4 pouch on the front, a Warrior universal pistol holster on the right cummerbund, and a triple warrior pistol mag pouch on the left in front of the radio pouch. I combine it with a Warrior assaulter back panel where I keep another three mags and extra pyros/ BBs in the pull off pouch at the bottom of the panel. I will occasionally wear my Warrior battle belt with holster

and a double rifle mag pouch and double pistol mag pouch if I’m going all in! “My “go-to” though for most games is my… erm... other Warrior DCS in coyote brown. It has a six mag M4 pouch on the front, Warrior universal holster on the right, double Warrior pistol mag pouch on the left and a radio pouch on the rear, which is...you guessed it! Warrior. I like the Warrior kit and none of it has ever failed on me, ever. I looked at a real JPC2 but it offers nothing I haven’t already got for a lot more money. I even looked at the new warrior LPC but again; no need!”

I find it interesting that given my colleagues and I rarely play on the same team, a couple of models seem to make their way through the lot of us. For the OPFOR fans it certainly seems like the model of choice is the tried and tested ANA M2, whilst across the board the Warrior DCS is popular. For my own part, again I’m a bit of a “gear whore” so I have a number of plate carriers knocking around both real and replica, from an original M69 Nam era “Flak Jacket”, BHD-style black PACA LVBAV, through the classic DDPM OSPREY MKI and up to a pair of Warrior DCS’, one Multicam, and one Ranger Green. Recently though I’ve been honing a new set of Ranger/Adaptive green kit, and as I want this to be more “fast and loose” but equally up-to-the-minute, I’ve laid hands on a spanky Spitfire MKII carrier from Direct Action. I’m not alone in this as Tom has also invested in the same model and I’ll be reporting in more depth on the latest from Direct Action in a future issue of AA and, as always, look forward to Tom having input on this as well, as I know he likes to put his kit through the mill as much as I do! AA

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CHRONO CONFUSION FRENCHIE HAS PROBABLY CHRONOED MORE GUNS THAN MOST OF US HAVE HAD HOT DINNERS! WELL, MAYBE NOT BUT HE CERTAINLY KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT THE SUBJECT – AND THE CONFUSION THAT SURROUNDS IT. I WAS ASKED MY OPINION BY A FRIEND, on a YouTube video that sought to explain Joule Creep. I suppose it’s as good a term as any but it’s a little misleading. The presenter’s assertion was basically this: If you chrono a rifle with 0.2g BBs and find it to be within fps limits and then load 0.4g BBs into it and chrono it again, the muzzle energy will be much higher. This isn’t Joule Creep so much as physics. Physics and confusion on the part of the presenter.

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I have written about this in years gone by but it’s worth revisiting. Energy = Mass x Velocity. Alter any of those three values and you get different results. 0.2g x 328 fps = 1 Joule. 0.4g x 328fps = 2 Joules. 0.4g x 400fps = 2.98 Joules. A sniper rifle chrono’ing at 450fps with 0.2g ammo will, if the velocity is maintained generate 3.76 Joules with 0.4g. Ah! I hear you cry, but the BB doesn’t travel as fast when it’s heavier. You’re quite correct but you are also missing the point here. My point isn’t about

SPEED KILLS

We have become obsessed with speed – measured in feet per second – when what we should be measuring is energy. We even have limits in law now to work to: 1.3 Joules for full auto guns and 2.5 joules for single shot rifles. I would contend that it is also easier and better for sites as you get a more meaningful result. Forget making sure that the player is chrono’ing with 0.2g, let them use their normal ammo, let them leave the hop on, just check the muzzle energy in Joules. 1.3 Joules or under? Cool, it’s legal. Over – not using that here! Nearly all chronos will give an energy reading, and the site can set its own limits; one joule for full auto and two joules for snipers? Cool, do it. Also, before anyone screams about hop, there are some guns that increase in velocity as hop is applied (the Marui VSR is a case in point) but regardless there are much easier ways to get a gun to underperform at chrono – or, as I prefer to call it – cheat! That’s an admin matter for the site. By measuring speed with a known weight of ammo we have to make assumptions about the resulting

“THERE ARE SOME GUNS THAT INCREASE IN VELOCITY AS HOP IS APPLIED (THE MARUI VSR IS A CASE IN POINT) BUT REGARDLESS THERE ARE MUCH EASIER WAYS TO GET A GUN TO UNDERPERFORM AT CHRONO – OR, AS I PREFER TO CALL IT – CHEAT!” fairness, or joule creep or any of that stuff – my point is that for years we have been measuring the wrong thing. The terminal damage a projectile inflicts is directly related to the energy it imparts to the target, which is why a teeny-weenie NATO standard 5.56mm round travelling at around 3,000 fps is not to be trifled with. At 50 fps it would be much safer… 80

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muzzle velocity. Why we should continue to make that assumption when it is easy to measure the value that matters most is a matter that I struggle to get my head around. The problem is, getting the industry to change will require either a degree of coordination, or bravery on the part of retailers who can see the ultimate value.

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NEVER MIND THE QUALITY...

That brings me onto the matter of 6.44mm BBs. That’s a 0.56g BB if you want to apply the above so if you want to run that in the UK at 450 fps, you have an airgun – 5.27 Joules. To stay within the Policing and Crime Act (PACA) restrictions your gun needs to do a maximum of 310 fps with that ammo and your hop set as you will use it – that is bang on 2.5 Joules. Using heavy ammo is not a new idea at all – going for a hybrid calibre is. It begs the question – why? Is there really a significant difference in the performance of a 6.44mm sphere versus a nominally 6mm sphere? I would take a look back at the piece I did on Barrels, I suspect there is far greater influence being exerted there. Cynically I cannot help but think that this is a means to get extra weight into a BB that is only slightly larger than what is regarded as normal. There are technical issues around permissible materials that make ramping the weight of 6mm ammo above 0.4g quite challenging. If weight was key, why not go straight to 8mm? Or is it a combination of proprietary parts, barrels especially and increased weight? Again, is there any significant technical development in the barrels for this new round? That would be worth shouting about but I’m not hearing anything…

BARRELS

Airsoft barrels are unlikely to show any real development soon. “Rifled” barrels could work astonishingly well but were limited to relatively low velocities, so it is probably not that. It will be interesting to see how well a halfgramme projectile performs at 310 fps – the hop is going to be doing a lot of heavy lifting I suspect Stealth will be essential as you’ll be able to see it strolling towards you and possibly have time to set up a deck chair and sit down to avoid it! Ok, that’s really cynical of me but there are laws at play here in the UK; PACA for one and physics for another. This hybrid ammo is going to have to travel relatively slowly to be legal and I wonder if that will frustrate the very purpose of it. I read that some sites are threatening to ban it

already, I would say wait and test it at the maximum permitted velocity. Is it any more dangerous that a 0.4g BB travelling at 365 fps – both of which give energy readings in alignment with the law as it now stands? Airsoft is awash with really cool ideas and occasionally some genuinely good ones that move things along. Snipers are by their nature quite fanatical about getting the absolute max out of their guns, which I completely understand, and some will buy into this, but for my three pence worth, this will fizzle like so many ideas have before. In territories where higher muzzle energies are allowed, it might make a significant difference, but I doubt it will have much impact here. Sorry – that’s a dreadful pun.

MUZZLE ENERGY

It is high time airsoft got over its love affair with speed and started using muzzle energy as the determining factor as to whether a particular gun is site-safe or not. Like the constant government advice that tells motorists that “speed kills”, the truth is far more nuanced and there are better and more useful ways of determining the likelihood of damage from an airsoft gun. It wasn’t idle curiosity that persuaded the former Forensic Science Service to deliver their test results in terms of muzzle energy. Airgun law is also couched in exactly the same terms and it’s no surprise that the relevant passage in the PACA uses exactly the same terms. We have been doing ourselves a disservice for many years now and it is time that sites and players took a step into the light and started measuring their gun’s performance using a metric that actually makes some sense. AA

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www.cotswoldairsoft.co.uk

Colchester, Essex CO1 2ZF

Tel: 07724629140

Tel: 01206 790046

COMBAT AIRSOFT Just off the A11 outside Thetford Norfolk

www.dtwairsoft.co.uk

follow signs for Combat Paintball

CUMBRIA AIRSOFT

Tel: 07703 045849

Dumfries, DG12

DEPARTMENT CQB AIRSOFT

www.combatairsoftgames.co.uk

cumbria.airsoft@virgin.net

Unit 8, Winston Ave, Croft, Leic. LE9 3GQ

www.cumbria-airsoft.com

Tel: 01455 285605

CONTACT FRONT

www.thedepartmentcqb.co.uk

Wattons Lane, Matchams, Bournemouth

DANGER CLOSE AIRSOFT

BH24, 2dg

Ellough Lark Raceway, Benacre Road,

Tel: 0845 116 2830

Ellough, Norfolk

info@contactfront.co.uk

Tel: 07455 906132

ELITE BATTLEZONE Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1NX Tel: 07968 448475 www.elitebattlezone.co.uk

COMBAT READY CQB

DARKWATER AIRSOFT LTD.

38 Full Street, Derby DE1 3AF

Mobile: 07947 558433

Tel: 01332 493258

EXPERIENCE AIRSOFT

www.darkwaterairsoft.co.uk

Email: info@combatreadyairsoft.co.uk

Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 0AN

Email: darwaterairsofthythe@gmail.com

www.combatreadyairsoft.co.uk

Tel: 01380 728982

DARKWATER AFTER DARK C.Q.B,

www.experienceairsoft.co.uk

(Battlezone Building), Britannia Lane,

CERBERUS AIRSOFT – RIVOCK EDGE Keighley, BD20 0LS Tel: 07891 469492 www.cerberusairsoft.co.uk

COMBAT READY OUTDOOR Middle Wildpark Farm, Wildpark Lane, Brailsford, Ashbourne DE6 3BN Tel: 01332 493258 Email: info@combatreadyairsoft.co.uk www.combatreadyairsoft.co.uk

Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3NA DARKWATER SITE

FIREFIGHT COMBAT SIMULATIONS

Dering Wood, Church Lane, Shadoxhurst,

Lewisham, SE13 5SU Tel: 07973 240177

Ashford TN26 1LZ

www.firefight.co.uk

facebook.com/afterdarkcqb

facebook.com/darkwaterairsoftdarkwater

FIFE WARGAMES www.airsoft-action.online

SITE DIRECTORY FIND SOMEWHERE TO BE THIS WEEKEND…

St Andrews, KY10 3XL

STEALTH WOODS – OTLEY

info@fifewargames.co.uk

Stealth Woods, Dob Park, Norwood Bottom Road, Otley LS21 2NA Tel: 0161 727 8863

www.fifewargames.com

FINMERE AIRSOFT Buckingham, MK18 4JT Tel: 07976 184897 www.finmereairsoft.com

FIREBALL SQUADRON Sutton Coldfield, B75 5SA Tel: 07582 684533 www.fireballsquadron.com

FIRST & ONLY:

Staffordshire ST13 8TL Tel: 0161 727 8863 www.firstandonlyairsoft.com

FIRST & ONLY: CROSSFIRE WOODS – PRESTON Moss Lane East, Preston PR4 3SP 0161 727 8863

FIRST & ONLY:

Bull Ring Farm Rd, Leamington Spa CV33 9HJ Tel: 0161 727 8863 www.firstandonlyairsoft.com

GREENZONE COMBAT

Tel: 0161 727 8863

FIRST & ONLY:

Oak Road, Wrexham, Denbighshire LL13 9RG Tel: 0161 727 8863

THE BASE CQC – YATESBURY 1 Jugglers Ln, Yatesbury, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 8YA Tel: 0161 727 8863

GROUND ZERO WOODLAND Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 2DF www.groundzerowoodland.com

Farcet, Peterborough, PE7 3DH Tel: 01733 247171 www.freefirezone.co.uk

FRV AIRSOFT Annacloy, Downpatrick, BT30 8JJ Tel: 07730 586926 www.frvairsoft.com

Cilyrychen Quarry, Llandybie, Ammanford, Camarthenshire, SA18 3JG Tel: 01269 850404 www.fullmetalairsoft.co.uk

Near Kinver, Kidderminster DY11 5SA Tel: 0161 727 8863

GUN HO AIRSOFT Guisborough, TS7 0PG

Kent TN12 0HP Tel: 01622 831788 / 07876 263290 www.invictabattlefield.co.uk

ISLAND RECON AIRSOFT COMBAT Near Shorwell, Isle of Wight, PO30 www.islandrecon.co.uk

Tel: 07525 435696

LAND WARRIOR AIRSOFT

www.gunhoairsoft.co.uk

Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4LG Tel: 0131 654 2452

GUNMAN AIRSOFT – TUDDENHAM Cavenham Road, Tuddenham, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6DF Tel: 07711 774461 (Doug) or 07711 774401 (Josh) www.gunmanairsoft.co.uk/gunmanairsoft-tuddenham/

www.airsoftedinburgh.co.uk

LAC AT COMBAT ZONE Saxillby, LN1 2JW Tel: 07775 877057 www.lincolnshireairsoftclub.co.uk

LAGAN AIRSOFT CLUB

GUNMAN AIRSOFT – MIDLANDS

Belfast BT170AE / Tel: 07733128484

The Grange, Frogmore Grange, Balsall

LEEDS AIRSOFT: THE FOUNDRY CQB

Common, Coventry CV7 7FP Tel: 01676 532 384

Estate, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan

Drakelow Tunnels, Kingsford Country Park,

Wilden Park Road, Staplehurst,

17G Stationview, Dunmurry,

FULL METAL AIRSOFT

THE OUTPOST – KIDDERMINSTER

INVICTA BATTLEFIELD

Tel: 07964 751047

FIRST & ONLY:

Unit S2 Mill 1, Swan Meadow Industrial

FIRST & ONLY:

www.greenzonecombat.com

THE ARMOURY – WREXHAM

THE MILL CQB – WIGAN

Tel: 0161 727 8863

Co. Armagh, BT60 1NE Tel: 07772 919974

Stealth Woods, Dob Park, Norwood Bottom Road, Otley LS21 2NA

Tel: 0121 643 2477 info@grangelivegaming.com

FREE FIRE ZONE STEALTH WOODS – OTLEY

Bravo One Birmingham,

THE JUNGLE – HARBURY

www.firstandonlyairsoft.com

FIRST & ONLY:

GRANGE LIVE GAMING 93–99 Holloway Head, B1 1QP

ANZIO CAMP Blackshaw Moor, Nr Leek,

Tel: 07792 680297

GASS AIRSOFT – PENN Penn Bottom, Bucks, HP10 Tel: 07907 788970 www.gassairsoft.co.uk

info@suspensionofdisbelief.co.uk www.giairsoft.co.uk/Skirmish-days

GUNMAN AIRSOFT – EVERSLEY The Welsh Drive, Fleet Road (A327), Eversley, Hants RG27 0PY Tel: 07711 774461 (Doug) or 07711 774401 (Josh) www.gunmanairsoft.co.uk/gunmanairsoft-eversley/

Haigh Park Road, Stourton, Leeds LS10 1RX Tel: 0113 277 7707 / 07968 258952

LINDSEY AIRSOFT Manby, Lincolnshire, LN11 8HE Tel: 07955 487983 www.lindsey-airsoft.co.uk

MATLOCK COMBAT GAMES Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5FW Tel: 07974 507166

HILTON PARK AIRSOFT

www.matlockcombatgames.com

Wolverhampton, WV10 7HU Tel: 08000 354490/ www.paintballuk.com

MAYHEM AIRSOFT Upper Harbledown, Nr. Canterbury, Kent

FIRST & ONLY: SHELL SHOCK WOODS – BRIDGNORTH Uplands Coppice, Off B4363, Bridgnorth,

GASS AIRSOFT – PIDDINGTON Piddington, Oxfordshire, OX25 1 Tel: 07907 788970/ www.gassairsoft.co.uk

HOMELAND TACTICAL AIRSOFT Spanby, Lincs, NG34 0AT/ Tel: 07971 560249 facebook.com/HomelandTacticalAirsoft

Shropshire WV16 5LS

CT2 9AX Tel: 07802 837440/07949 486510 Email: mayhemairsoft@hotmail.com www.mayhemsoutheast.com

Tel: 0161 727 8863

GRANGE FARM AIRSOFT FIRST & ONLY:

Leicester, LE9 9FP www.gingerliberationfront.com

OCTOBER 2019

HUMBER AIRSOFT North Lincolnshire, DN21 www.humberairsoft.co.uk

MIDWALES AIRSOFT Abbey Cwm-hir, Midwales, LD1 6PG Tel: 01686 627594

SITE DIRECTORY FIND SOMEWHERE TO BE THIS WEEKEND…

www.facebook.com/Midwales-airsoft

OBAN AIRSOFT – ILL ARGYLL Argyll and Bute, PA37 1

MILITARY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Wrightington, WN6 9PL Tel: 01942 514724 www.militaryoutdooradventure.co.uk

Tel: 07967 710185

RED1AIRSOFT CQB

www.argyllsurplus.com

Red1 CQB. Kings Langley, WD4 8RN Tel: 07956 522691/01727846069

OP-TACTICAL UK – TEAN-OPS Tean, Staffordshire, ST10 4JT

MILSIM UK Checkley, Staffordshire, ST10 4NS Tel: 07523 916607 www.milsimuk.co.uk

Tel: 07964 990831

www.op-tac.co.uk

Tel: 07751 586781

NCIS AIRSOFT

Fenwick, Ayrshire, KA3 6AY Tel: 07904 998250 www.nomadairsoft.com

Hants, BH23/ Tel: 02380 899369

PHOENIX AIRSOFT Welbeck Airsoft, Academy, Budby Road, Notts NG20 9JX

NO LIMITS AIRSOFT Unit 4, King Street, Gatehead, NE8 2YP info@nolimitspaintballandlaser.co.uk Tel: 07464 482410/ 0191 441 4574

NORTHERN ALLIANCE AIRSOFT Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3LQ Tel: 01845 565465 www.northernallianceairsoft.co.uk

Tel: 07956 587213 / 01623 812483 www.phoenix-airsoft.co.uk

PLATOON 1HQ Rochester, Kent, ME1 1 HQ Tel: 01634 829063/ www.ptt-1hq.co.uk

PLAYERS OF WAR High Bonnybridge, FK1 3AD Tel: 07767 203979/ www.playersofwar.co.uk

NORTHFLEET CQB Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9AA Tel: 07968 448475 www.elitebattlezone.co.uk

Trickley Coppice, London Road, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5SA Tel: 0121 323 1000 info@npfairsoft.com www.facebook.com/npfairsoft

PREDATOR COMBAT GAMES

www.predatorcombat.com

www.s8airsoft.com

SENTINEL AIRSOFT Dunstable, LU6 2EE Tel: 07535 896683 www.sentinalairsoft.co.uk

Co. Londonderry, BT45 8NA Tel: 07713 273102 www.sg1combatgames.co.uk

SHROPSHIRE AIRSOFT WAR GAMES Holbrook Coppice, Buidwas Bank (A4169),

SKIRMISH AIRSOFT BILLERICAY

www.ravensairsoft.co.uk

SKIRMISH EXETER

Tel: 07956 522691/01727846069 www.red1airsoft.co.uk

STORMFORCE AIRSOFT Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 4LD Tel: 07515 937633 www.stormforcepaintball.co.uk

SUSSEX AIRSOFT Slinfold, RH12 Tel: 020 8150 9284 www.sussexairsoft.co.uk

S.W.A.T. AIRSOFT Boathouse lane, South Wirral, Cheshire, CH64 3TB www.swatairsoft.eu Tel: 07703 177756

TA EVENTS Hemel Hemstead, Herts, HP2 7QB Tel: 07894 059794 /www.ta-events.co.uk

Reynoldston, Swansea SA3 1AS Tel: 01792 473336 www.tacticalwales.co.uk

TACTICAL WARFARE AIRSOFT Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PL Tel: 0203 490 8008/07983 657093 www.tacticalwarfare.co.uk

Exeter, Devon, EX4 5/ Tel: 01548 580025 www.airsoftexeter.co.uk

TAZ AIRSOFT Farr, Inverness IV2 6XB Tel: 07848 448408

SOUTH COAST CQB Browndown Road, Lee-On-Solent

TECH BRIGADE

PO13 9UG Tel: 07533 434203

Newgate Street, Hertfordshire. SG13 8NH Tel: 07841 713356 www.techbrigade.org

RED1AIRSOFT Chislehurst, Bromley BR7 6SD

Coventry, CV3 6NX Tel: 07831 429407 www.stirlingairsoft.com

TACTICAL WALES AIRSOFT

www.airsoft-billericay.co.uk

www.airsoftcumbria.co.uk

STIRLING AIRSOFT

Tel: 07786 192832 / www.aceairsoft.co.uk

Tel: 01277 657777

Tel: 01900 85645

Portland, Dorset, DT5 2EG Tel: 07984 656947 www.specopsairsoft.co.uk

SG1 COMBAT GAMES

Suffolk, IP8 4 / Tel: 01473 831563

Hetton, Sunderland, DH5 0 Tel: 07983 333521 / www.nscairsoft.co.uk

Tel: 01642 281220 www.ntac.co.uk

Tel: 07974 026517

Billericay, Essex, CM11 2TX

Wigton, Cumbria CA7 3SZ

SPEC OPS AIRSOFT– THE ROCK

Shotts, North Lanarkshire, ML7 5AB

RAVEN’S NEST

NSC AIRSOFT

Durham, DL4 2ER

SECTION 8 AIRSOFT

Ballynahinch, BT24 8NF

RAW WAR AIRSOFT CUMBRIA

NTAC

Cambridge, CB24 8RL

Buildwas, Telford, Shropshire, TF8

Tel: 02897565651 / 07825169631

NPF AIRSOFT, NPF BASSETTS POLE

RIFT AIRSOFT (COTTENHAM) Tel: 07751 586781 / www.riftairsoft.com

PATHFINDER GROUP AIRSOFT MILITARY SIMULATION Former RAF Camp Sopley/Merryfield Park,

NOMAD AIRSOFT

www.riftairsoft.com

OVER THE TOP AIRSOFT CLUB Anglesey, LL71 8VW www.ottairsoft.

Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7EU Tel: 07984 656947 www.specopsairsoft.co.uk

RIFT AIRSOFT COM’S SITE 3 Chipping Warden, OX17 1LZ

github.io / Tel: 07895 478634 Edinburgh, EH14 4 nick@ncis-airsoft.co.uk www.ncis-airsoft.co.uk

www.red1airsoft.co.uk

SPEC OPS AIRSOFT – BLOXWORTH

SOUTHDOWN AIRSOFT Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0LR Tel: 07766 770830 www.southdownairsoft.com

www.airsoft-action.online

SITE DIRECTORY

Email nige@airsoft-action.co.uk to add or change a site listing

FIND SOMEWHERE TO BE THIS WEEKEND…

TASK FORCE SKIRMISH

UCAP GREEN OPS

Tel: 07877 210898

Cowbridge, S Glamorgan, CF71

Linch, West Sussex, GU30 7

www.worthingairsoft.co.uk

Tel: 02920 593900

Tel: 07590 818881

www.taskforcepaintball.co.uk

www.ucap.co.uk

THE BUNKER

Church Lane

Aberystwyth www.aberairsoft.co.uk

ULTIMATE WARGAMES – FAWKHAM

Tel: 07841 462806

Fawkham, Kent, DA3 8NY

S75 3DQ

Tel: 01268 796130

01226 414004 To Book

YORKSHIRE TACTICAL AIRSOFT - THE MANOR Sheffield

www.ultimatewargames.co.uk

THE DEPOT Glasgow, G45 9SB Tel: 0161 727 8863 www.thedepotglasgow.com

ULTIMATE WARGAMES – LIMPSFIELD Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0RH

THE EX SITE Mold, CH7 4 Tel: 07840 001975 www.theexsitewales.co.uk

THE WARGAMES CENTRE Lundholm Road, Stevenston, Ayrshire, KA20 3LN www.thewargamescentre.com wargamescentre@gmail.com

www.ultimatewargames.co.uk

URBAN ASSAULT Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1 Tel: 01733 247171 www.urbanassault.org.uk

YORKSHIRE TACTICAL AIRSOFT - THE PIT S72 8RE 01226 414004 To Book

YORKSHIRE TACTICAL AIRSOFT - THE PINES Bawtry Forest Great North Road 01226 414004 To Book

Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0UN

THUNDER PARK AIRSOFT Luxulyan, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL305FA

www.vikingairsoft.co.uk

PRACTICAL SHOOTING DIRECTORY

Tel: 01726 858613 or 07590 030887

WARMINSTER AIRSOFT

www.thunderpark.co.uk

Warminster, BA12 7RZ

Food & drinks available on site

www.warminsterairsoft.co.uk

TORRENT WARFARE

WEST MIDLANDS AIRSOFT

Co Tyrone, BT71 4DY Tel: 07922 377131

F O B (Woodland), Hollington Road, Upper

Birmingham, B1 1QP

Facebook: search ‘Torrent Warfare’

Tean, Staffordshire, ST10 4JT

Tel: 0121 643 2477

On site parking, HPA Top ups, covered

http://www.grangelivegaming.com

safe zone, male & female toilets, hot lunch

Facebook: GPS

included, free tea and coffee available all

Macclesfield, SK10 4SZ

info@grangelivegaming.co.uk. Range

day. Site memberships.

Tel: 07428 024874

open for booking Wed-Sun. Club nights

Tel: Paul – 07861427553

www.trojan-airsoft.com

every Thursday, 6.30-10.30.

Email: paul@wmairsoft.co.uk

TROJAN AIRSOFT

GRANGE PS Bravo One, 93-99 Holloway Head,

www.wmairsoft.co.uk

WATFORD PRACTICAL PISTOL CLUB

TROJAN AIRSOFT – OLYMPUS CQB

WEST MIDLANDS AIRSOFT

WatfordPPC@gmail.com

Weir Mill, Viaduct Street, Chestergate,

High Command (CQB),

Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7JP

DOUBLE TAP PSC

Doulton Trading Estate, Doulton Road,

Tel: 07428 024874

Rowley Regis B65 8JQ

www.trojan-airsoft.com

Tel: Paul – 07861427553

StrikeForce CQB, Morelands Trading Estate, Bristol Road, Gloucester GL1 5RZ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Double-Tap-Practical-Shooting-Club979585958732937

Email: paul@wmairsoft.co.uk www.wmairsoft.co.uk

UCAP AIRSOFT Portsmouth, Hants, PO17 6AR Tel: 07590 818881

www.ucap.co.uk

WORTHING AIRSOFT Arundel Road, Worthing

OCTOBER 2019

EAST BARNET SC MOD-approved gun club PP, IDPA, IPAS, IPSC, 3GUN UKPSA Coaches UKPSA-qualified Range Officers Equipment hire available www.ebsc.co.uk ebpracticalpistol@gmail.com

Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley

Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6DG

VIKING AIRSOFT

Info@islandrecon.co.uk www.4dsportsclubs.co.uk Facebook:@fpsiow

FPS ACTION AIR IPSC 24 Scarrots lane Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2JD 07964 751047 Open five nights a week 7pm-10pm

HALO MILL The Penthouse, Colne Valley Business Park, Manchester Road, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5QG Tel: 01484 840554 www.halomill.com

XSITE PRACTICAL SHOOTING Fryers Farm Lane, High Wycombe, Bucks HP14 3NP Tel: 01494 881430

SOUTH WEST PRACTICAL SHOOTERS (SWPS) Action Air IPSC Club Based at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre near Charmouth The Tunnel, Axminster Road, Charmouth, Dorset DT6 6BY Contact: SWPSClub@Outlook.com

TYPHOON SHOOTING ACADEMY Mondays in Braintree, Essex. Details on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/290646868310496

TYPHOON AIRSOFT TARGET SHOOTING CLUB Fridays in Sible Hedingham, Essex. Details on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TyphonCQB Both clubs offer Action Air, 2 & 3 Gun, IPAS and Dynamic Action Sport. Contact via FB or 07939 557029.

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Dear All, We are happy to present you with the sixth edition of the Military 1st catalogue with carefully selected examples of apparel and gear from a variety of brands available in our store. We included a collection of attire and equipment from brands that remain invariably popular with our customers such as Brandit, Highlander Outdoor, First Tactical, Mechanix Wear and Viper Tactical, and a couple of new ones, like the renowned manufacturer of high-performance gloves - KinetiXx. This catalogue is a result of not only individual picks and customers’ feedback but also our visits to the best industry exhibitions such as the IWA & OutdoorClassics. This year was no different, with brands such as Helikon-Tex, Pentagon, Propper and Wisport showcasing an impressive array of new clothing, bags, backpacks and accessories. Their popularity among the visitors in Nuremberg was proof that they are going to be an instant hit with our shoppers, and for that reason, they are presented here. We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all our remarkable fans, friends and customers whose support and votes allowed us to enter the final of the 9th edition of the Airsoft Players Choice Awards and ultimately win the title of the Best Gear Retailer for Europe. It’s the third time we’d been honoured with the trophy handed to us by the Popular Airsoft team. For us, this confirms that our brand new website, innovative solutions we’ve implemented and service provided by the whole Team create a pleasant shopping experience. A growing social media fanbase, as well as rising TrustPilot ratings, only strengthen this feeling. As always, please bear in mind, this catalogue is only a small part of the vast assortment. So, as usual, we invite you to visit our website. Don’t forget we offer free delivery and returns to our customers in the UK and free shipping to several countries worldwide, including Ireland, Australia and the United States as well as 60 days Returns Policy.

JACKETS MULTIPURPOSE VESTS FLEECES SWEATSHIRTS TROUSERS SHIRTS T-SHIRTS AND VESTS SHORTS WATERPROOFS BASE LAYERS HEADWEAR BELTS GLOVES FOOTWEAR BAGS AND RUCKSACKS COMBAT GEAR EYEWEAR CAMPING AND SURVIVAL LAMPS AND TORCHES SHOOTING MISCELLANEOUS

3-12 13-14 15-17 18-19 20-27 28-32 33-36 37-40 41 42-44 45-49 50 51-55 56-62 63-75 76-84 85-86 87-93 94-95 96-98 99

Many thanks for your custom and your constant support! Military 1st Team

Best Gear Retailer for Europe

All prices displayed are in pounds sterling (GBP £) and include VAT at the current rate. Please note that products prices and specifications may change during the life of this catalogue and all products offered for sale are the subject of availability. For the most up to date information on prices and availability, please visit our website at www.military1st.co.uk

JACKETS

HELIKON LEVEL 7 WINTER JACKET Compressible winter jacket with Climashield Apex insulation. It features a 2-way front zipper with storm flap and 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 clothes, and Velcro panels for IDs and morale patches. Product Ref: KU-L70-NL-35

£144.00

HELIKON WOLFHOUND LIGHT INSULATED JACKET

HELIKON TROOPER SOFT SHELL JACKET

Lightweight and compressible water-repellent jacket with durable nylon shell and Climashield Apex insulation, stand-up collar and YKK VISLON main zipper, multiple zipped pockets, underarm vents, adjustable bottom hem and reinforced wrists. Perfect for security officers and armed forces personnel, camping and hiking.

Lightweight and water-resistant soft shell jacket with Teflon DuPont coating, 2-way front YKK zipper, adjustable hood hidden inside the collar, 7 pockets, underarm zip vents, bottom drawstring, hook and loop adjustable cuffs and rounded upper sleeve loop panels. Product Ref: KU-TRP-NL-02

Product Ref: KU-WLF-NL-36

£98.40 www.military1st.co.uk

£79.40

HELIKON WINDRUNNER WINDSHIRT Lightweight and easy-to-carry wind jacket with micro Ripstop Nylon shell and Teflon DuPont coating. Features an adjustable hood, laminated brim and half-zip front, large front hand pocket accessible from both sides, two internal pockets, underarm mesh vents, reinforced elbows, elasticated cuffs and adjustable bottom hem. Perfect for fishing, camping and jogging. Product Ref: KU-WDR-NL-14

£50.90 3

JACKETS

PENTAGON TIFON JACKET Ultra-lightweight tactical jacket with high-performance Ydor|Tec membrane, a tricot-lined high collar, stowable and adjustable storm hood with visor, 2-way front zipper with chin guard and double storm flap, 6 pockets, reinforced and articulated elbows, and concealed underarm ventilation zippers. Waterproof and breathable, perfectly suited for everyday wear in the big outdoors. Product Ref: K07012-Camo-51

£150.00

PENTAGON GEN V 2.0 PARKA

PENTAGON LCP 2.0 PARKA

PENTAGON LCJ JACKET

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

Warm and comfortable parka with Storm|Tex laminated membrane and water-resistant Nylon Taslon outer shell, Primaloft Eco filling, high collar with large hood, full-front 2-way water-repellent zipper with a chin guard, multiple pockets, underarm vents, hook and loop panels and adjustable bottom hem. Easy to compress and perfect for everyday wear, travel and hiking as well as for security and military personnel.

Warm and breathable jacket with Storm|Tex membrane and polyester soft shell body, full-front 2-way YKK zipper and a chin guard, tricot-lined high collar, fleece-lined hand pockets, inner zippered document pocket, elastic cuffs and adjustable bottom hem. Insulates and gives excellent protection against wind and rain in all harsh weather conditions. Compression bag included.

Product Ref: K01004-2.0-17

Product Ref: K08031-01

£166.00

£81.00

Product Ref: K01002-2.0-03

£128.50

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JACKETS

PENTAGON ARTAXES SOFT SHELL JACKET Comfortable tactical soft shell with water-resistant and breathable Storm|Tex laminated membrane and Grid-Tech super fine waffle fleece lining. This versatile jacket is ideal for moderate to cold weather conditions, and it features high collar with foldable hood, 2-way front YKK zipper, five mesh lined pockets, underarm ventilation zips with insect repellent mesh, and loop panels for patches. Product Ref: K08011-05MB

FROM £91.50

PENTAGON NOSTALGIA JACKET

PENTAGON UTA ANORAK

PENTAGON GERAKI JACKET

Multipurpose tactical jacket with durable and lightweight Polycotton Ripstop outer and super soft tricot lining. It features full-front YKK zipper with glove-friendly zip pull and high collar with a chin guard, 2 zippered hand pockets, internal vertical pocket, snap button adjustable cuffs and waist, back shoulder gussets for increased comfort and movability, and reinforced elbows for added durability.

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 the additional warmth, it features large kangaroo chest pocket, interlinked side pockets, 1 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.

Specially designed winter jacket with super-soft nylon shell and 550 duck down filling. Featuring high collar with a chin guard, durable Nylon Taslon Ripstop panels on shoulders and arms, 2 hand pockets, single chest utility pocket, elasticated cuffs and strong YKK zippers throughout. Perfect for an active lifestyle. Comes with a small carry pouch.

Product Ref: K03008-06CG

Product Ref: K08017-06G

£70.00

£110.00

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Product Ref: K08020-03

£124.00 5

JACKETS

BRANDIT M-65 GIANT JACKET Legendary field jacket with a warm removable lining, high collar with hook and loop closure and concealed hood, 6 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: 3101-1

£84.95

BRANDIT BRITANNIA WINTER JACKET

BRANDIT BW PARKA

BRANDIT MARSH LAKE PARKA

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.

Classical field parka with removable button down liner, large lined hood, high collar with button closure, full-length zipper and buttoned storm flap, 2 buttoned chest pockets, 2 buttoned hand pockets, inner chest pocket, shoulder epaulettes, adjustable cuffs and internal waist adjusters. Excellent for everyday wear throughout the year.

Classic fishtail parka with full-length quilted lining and teddy fleece lining, adjustable hood, high collar with double button closure, 2 chest pockets, 2 large angled hands pockets, internal chest pocket, and adjustable waist and hem. Warm and weather resistant, ideal for winter. Product Ref: 9442-1

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£89.95 6

£99.95

£69.95

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JACKETS

BRANDIT WINDBREAKER 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. Product Ref: 3001-1

£39.95

BRANDIT MA1 JACKET

BRANDIT BRONX JACKET

MFH AUSTRALIA SOFT SHELL JACKET

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.

Military style short-cut field jacket with soft quilted lining, large adjustable hood with quilted lining, wind resistant collar, front zip closure with storm flap, 2 expandable chest pockets, 2 expandable hand pockets, single left sleeve pocket, and knitted cuffs and bottom hem. Lightweight and warm, excellent for colder weather conditions.

Waterproof and windproof jacket with superfine fleece lining, standing collar and 2-way front zipper with chin guard, single chest pocket, 2 hand pockets, pocket on left upper arm, pocket on a right forearm, reinforcement chest and elbows, armpit ventilation zippers and adjustable cuffs. Great for security personnel, hiking and fishing and other activities in mild climates.

Product Ref: 3149-5

Product Ref: 3107-107

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£69.95

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JACKETS

PROPPER DEFENDER ECHO SOFT SHELL JACKET Windproof and breathable soft shell 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

£123.95

PROPPER M65 FIELD COAT WITH LINER PROPPER BA SOFTSHELL JACKET 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, 4 spacious snapped pockets, adjustable cuffs, waist and hem, and bi-swing shoulders. Comfortable and perfect for everyday wear.

Water-resistant and lightweight soft shell with micro-fleece lining, full-front 2-way YKK semi-automatic zipper, multiple zip pockets, Product Reflective pull-out ID panel, 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: F548509330

£120.00

PROPPER PACKABLE UNLINED WIND JACKET Ultra-lightweight packable rain jacket with DWR treatment, adjustable, contoured and elasticated hood, full-front 2-way zipper, functional zippered chest and hand pockets and elasticated sleeve cuffs. Can be quickly stowed into its own pocket at the back. Perfect for military or law enforcement personnel to provide protection from the wind and rain in various weather conditions.

Product Ref: F54280X330

FROM £90.00

Product Ref: F54343D330

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JACKETS

PROPPER REVERSIBLE ANSI III JACKET Reversible jacket with a fully reflective inner side, full-front zip closure and buttoned flap, high collar with 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. Product Ref: F543375001

£227.95

SURPLUS M65 REGIMENT JACKET

SURPLUS PEA COAT

SURPLUS KING GEORGE 59 JACKET

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.

Classic slim fit pea coat with double-breasted front and 8-button closure, warm quilted lining, weather resistant stand up collar and wide lapels, 2 front hand pockets, 2 zipped inner pockets, and a back slit for added comfort of movement. Stylish protection against the wind and cold.

Traditional waist-length jacket with red tartan lining, stand-up collar with button tab, reliable front zipper, 2 button down hand pockets and elasticated cuffs and waist. Perfect for everyday wear, various sports and leisure time.

Product Ref: 20-2501-61

£84.99

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£59.99

£32.99

JACKETS

JACK PYKE GALBRAITH SMOCK Breathable, silent and waterproof smock with a laminated membrane, head over style with baffled neck zip, large front pocket with covered, weatherproof zip, 2 angled lower pockets with weatherproof zips, and adjustable wrist bands. Product Ref: JSMKGALB

£67.50

JACK PYKE ARGYLL SMOCK

JACK PYKE RANNOCK JACKET

Waterproof and breathable smock with laminated membrane and mesh, extra length baffled front half zip, removable hood with drawstring and adjustable peak, 2 upper “crossover” pockets and 2 lower angled pockets with weatherproof zips, neoprene inner cuff bands, and adjustable outer cuffs and waist.

Waterproof and windproof jacket made of brushed tricot, with a laminated membrane and mesh lining, integrated and adjustable snorkel-type hood, high collar, full-front 2-way zipper with double storm flap, 2 expandable pockets at the lower front, adjustable cuffs and bottom hem. Excellent for all weather conditions and ideal for hunting, stalking or bird watching.

JACK PYKE TECHNICAL FEATHERLITE JACKET Lightweight coat made of waterproof Nylon Taslon with mesh lining, full-front zipper with double storm flap, detachable hood, 1 chest pocket and 2 lower front pockets with weatherproof zips, underarm vents, elastic drawstring at the bottom hem and elasticated cuffs with hook and loop adjusters. Perfect for warm but wet weather.

Product Ref: JSMKARGB

£149.95

Product Ref: JJKTRANFG

Product Ref: JJKTSHLW

£52.95

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JACKETS

CONDOR INTREPID SOFT SHELL JACKET Lightweight and water-resistant jacket with breathable soft shell membrane and superfine waffle fleece lining, full-front 2-way YKK zipper and inner storm flap, 2 oversized hand pockets, 2 large inner pockets, 2 hidden chest pockets, and snap button cuffs. Perfect for law enforcement and security personnel, fishing, hunting and everyday wear. Product Ref: 101133-027

£92.95

CONDOR COVERT SOFT SHELL JACKET

CONDOR NIMBUS LIGHT LOFT JACKET

CONDOR AEGIS HARDSHELL JACKET

Breathable soft shell with microfleece lining and durable polyester outer with water-repellent DuPont Teflon Shield+ fabric protector. It features a stand-up collar, 2-way front zipper with storm flap and chin guard, 2 hidden chest pockets with removable ID panels, 2 low profile hand pockets, concealed upper back pocket, reinforced elbows and rubberised cuffs.

Lightweight and compressible jacket with warm PrimaLoft thermal insulation and water-repellent nylon outer shell, high collar with fleece lining, Vislon YKK main zipper with chin guard, 4 fleece-lined pockets, adjustable bottom hem and stretchable soft shell side panels. Excellent protection in extreme conditions.

Comfortable and functional waterproof jacket with hardshell material and taped seams, full-front waterproof zipper with storm guard flap, waterproof pockets, underarm vent zippers, and adjustable bottom hem and cuffs. Ideal for cold and wet weather. Product Ref: 101083-001

Product Ref: 101097-018 Product Ref: 101049-002

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£87.95

£147.95

JACKETS

HIGHLANDER STOW & GO PACKAWAY JACKET Lightweight jacket with tough nylon shell, adjustable peaked hood with mesh lining, full-front zipper with a high collar and chin guard, 2 front zip pockets, adjustable cuffs and hem, taped seams, and back vents for increased breathability. Comes with a convenient stuff sack so can be easily stowed when not in use. Waterproof, windproof and breathable, ideal for unpredictable weather conditions. Product Ref: JAC077-RD

£27.95

HIGHLANDER MEN’S BARRA INSULATED JACKET

HIGHLANDER MEN’S HIGHLAND DOWN JACKET

Lightweight, compact and breathable jacket with Tecloft Hybrid filling and 380T Nylon shell, wind-resistant construction and a fitted design. Comes with full-front zipper with chin guard, elasticated hood, large zippered hand pockets, rounded hem at the back and elasticated cuffs. Excellent for hiking, trekking and casual wear.

Lightweight, breathable and wind-resistant jacket with 550+ premium duck down fill and narrow baffled construction, high collar, full-front zipper with chin guard, large zippered hand pockets, and elasticated cuffs and bottom hem. Perfect as a base or outer layer when camping or hiking.

VIPER SNEAKER JACKET A mix of an insulated body warmer and a soft shell jacket. It comes with a full-front zipper, built-in hood with fleece lining and elasticated brim, soft shell side panels with fleece lining, and fleece lined soft shell arms with elasticated cuffs and covert thumbholes with covers. Perfect for a range of outdoor environments and can be comfortably worn under a chest rig or a plate carrier.

Product Ref: JAC074-BK Product Ref: JAC082-NB

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£69.95

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MULTIPURPOSE VESTS

PENTAGON PATROCLUS VEST Quality gilet with 550 duck down filling and strong Nylon Taslon Ripstop shell. It features fleece neck warmer, full-front YKK zipper with a chin guard, 2 hand pockets and practical chest pocket. Lightweight and compressible, it’s perfect for everyday tasks and travel. Product Ref: K04006-01

£102.50

PENTAGON HECTOR VEST

PROPPER ICON SOFT SHELL VEST

PROPPER TACTICAL VEST

Uniquely designed gilet with 550 duck down filling and super soft nylon shell. It features tricot neck warmer, full-front YKK zipper with a chin guard, 2 hand pockets and practical chest pocket. Lightweight and compressible, it packs small into its own chest pocket.

Lightweight, wind- and water-resistant soft shell vest with a high collar, 2-way semi-automatic YKK front zipper, 5 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 Velcro waist adjustment straps. Perfect for law enforcement officers, Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts or fishing and hunting.

Product Ref: K04007-17

Product Ref: F54290X330

Product Ref: F542750330

£100.00

FROM £60.00

£64.00

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MULTIPURPOSE VESTS

JACK PYKE COUNTRYMAN FLEECE GILET Lightweight and durable shooting vest with nylon mesh and suedette trim, full-length padding for left- and right-handed shooters, 4 cartridge pockets with riveted stress points, adjustable elasticated waistband and 3/4 length double puller zip. Product Ref: BJGILFLCOUNAV

£26.50

HIGHLANDER MEN’S UIST INSULATED GILET This lightweight, compact and warm gilet made of technical nylon and padded with Tecloft hybrid insulation, with stand up collar, full-front zipper with chin guard, large hand pockets and adjustable bottom hem. Offers protection against harsh weather when hiking, trekking or travelling. Product Ref: JAC083-NB

MIL-TEC SOFT SHELL VEST

MIL-TEC RANGER VEST

Lightweight and comfortable water-repellent softshell vest with soft lining inside, high collar and YKK Vislon 2-way main zipper, 3 pockets and drawstring waistband. Perfect for camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Lightly padded, sleeveless vest with stand up collar, full-length front zipper and wind flap, and 5 useful pockets.

Product Ref: 10708001

Product Ref: 10706001

£27.95

£36.95

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FLEECES

HELIKON PATRIOT FLEECE Comfortable and warm hooded heavy fleece jacket with a high collar, zip front, 6 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. Product Ref: BL-PAT-HF-11

FROM £58.40

HELIKON STRATUS HEAVY FLEECE JACKET

HELIKON INFANTRY DUTY FLEECE JACKET

HELIKON ALPHA TACTICAL GRID FLEECE JACKET

Heavyweight tactical fleece jacket with 2-way full-front zipper with chin guard and storm flap, spacious chest pockets, utility pockets on both sleeves, mesh-covered armpit ventilation panels, reinforced collar, elbows and shoulders, and adjustable bottom hem and elasticated cuffs. Can be used as an additional or main layer. Part of Helikon Outback Line.

Durable and warm tactical heavy fleece jacket with a stand-up collar and a full-front zipper, 4 large pockets, reinforced shoulders and elbows, bicep and chest loop panels, adjustable hook and loop cuffs and elastic corded bottom. Excellent for military and security personnel, hunting and fishing, as well as Airsoft, paintball or hiking.

The enhanced version of the well-known Alpha Jacket, with a stand-up collar, full-front YKK zipper with chin guard, 5 pockets, loop panels for personalisation, adjustable bottom hem and elastic cuffs. Part of Helikon’s Urban Tactical Line. Perfect to wear as a separate layer or in combination with outer soft or hard shells.

Product Ref: BL-INF-HF-17

Product Ref: BL-ALT-FG-11

£50.90

FROM £41.90

Product Ref: BL-STC-HF-09

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FLEECES

PROPPER COLD WEATHER DUTY FLEECE Duty fleece made of antistatic and anti-pill fleece with polyester woven stress and abrasion points. Comes with durable full-front YKK zipper, 5 pockets, badge tab kit, elasticated cuffs and side seam zip for duty belt access. Comfortable and warm, ideal for military and fire professionals, security personnel and everyday use. Perfect to keep yourself warm in the colder months. Product Ref: F54314W001

£81.95

PROPPER GEN III FLEECE JACKET Comfortable jacket made of warm, fade and shrink resistant Polartec Thermal Pro Fleece, with full-front YKK zipper with internal flap, raglan sleeves, stretch grid fleece panels on sides, 2 hand pockets, 2 internal chest pockets, reinforced collar, shoulders and elbows. Excellent for law enforcement, military personnel and everyday outdoor use. Product Ref: F54880E233

£99.95

PROPPER PRACTICAL FLEECE PULLOVER

HIGHLANDER MISSION FLEECE JACKET

Versatile 3-layer fleece jacket with waterproof and breathable Ab-Tex membrane, visor hood, full-front Modern style pullover with smoothed faced fleece, 1/4 front zipper with chin guard, zippered pocket on YKK zipper with chin guard, capacious hand pockets, utility pocket on left sleeve, adjustable bottom hem chest with reflective pull-out ID panel, concealed zipper pocket on the right side of the chest, zippered and thumbholes on handcuffs. Perfect for security and law enforcement personnel, outdoor enthusiasts pocket on left sleeve, large hand pockets, adjustable waist and elasticated cuffs. Ideal for law enforcement, and everyday wear. military and rescue, security personnel, as well as Product Ref: JAC011-OG everyday use. Product Ref: F54300W330

£43.95

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CONDOR MATTERHORN FLEECE Warm tactical knitted fleece with mid-length stand-up collar, full-length zipper closing with internal storm guard, 2 zipped hand pockets and elasticated cuffs. Ideal for light travel, work or as a base layer for hunters or outdoor sports enthusiasts. Product Ref: 101050-018

£62.95

PENTAGON HERCULES FLEECE JACKET 2.0

PENTAGON PERSEUS 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, 2 large hand pockets, 2 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.

Universal fleece jacket made of double backed super fine fleece, with a stand-up collar and 2-way YKK zipper closing. It features 2 large hand pockets, functional chest pocket and sleeve pocket on the left arm with a loop panel, strengthened elbow patches, gusseted underarms and ventilation zippers, and tough softshell patches on shoulders and neck area.

Product Ref: K08026-2.0-08WG

Product Ref: K08025-2.0-03

£58.00

£56.50

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PENTAGON ARKOS FLEECE SWEATER Warm and comfortable fleece sweater made of double backed super fine fleece, with a high collar, full-front YKK zipper with a chin guard, and 2 zipped hand pockets with inner mesh lining. Excellent for hunting, hiking or everyday wear. Product Ref: K08033-06

£35.00

SWEATSHIRTS

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, hiking and travel. Product Ref: K08028-01

£66.00

PENTAGON LEONIDAS 2.0 SWEATER

PENTAGON PENTATHLON SWEATER

MFH NAVY SWEATER ACRYLIC

Tactical hoodie with a high collar and full-front YKK zipper closing, 2 hand pockets and a single chest pocket with wiring eyelet, knitted waist and cuffs, and soft loop panels on each arm for badges and patches. Great for covert duty, shooting range or everyday outdoor use.

Comfortable and practical tactical sweater with high collar and gusseted hood, 3 reinforced pockets, elongated lower back, elasticated cuffs and drawstring adjustable waist, and reversed YKK zippers. Perfect for cold and windy weather. Ideal for tactical duties, shooting range and great outdoors.

A classic navy sweater with a high collar, 1/4 front zip closure and long sleeves. Perfect as off-duty casual wear or travel. Product Ref: 05505B

£33.95

Product Ref: K08016-2.0-08WG

£44.00

Product Ref: K08023-03

£52.50

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SWEATSHIRTS

PROPPER 1/4 ZIP JOB SHIRT Comfortable tactical job shirt made from a cotton and polyester blend, with a stand collar, YKK Vislon zipper, microphone clips, dual depth chest pockets, side pockets, hem cuffs and ribbed sleeves, and reinforced elbows. Excellent for military, police and security personnel, hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities. Product Ref: F54840Y450

£53.95

PROPPER FULL ZIP TECH SWEATER

PROPPER V2 HOODIE

VIPER TACTICAL HOODIE ZIPPED

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.

Crafted from highly stretchable and lightweight smooth-faced jersey fleece material, with 3/4 front zip closure, contoured hood for added weather resistance, and 2 zippered pockets for storing smaller tactical essentials. Warm and comfortable, it’s perfectly suited for both covert field duty and casual wear. Perfect for a variety of outdoor activities such as Airsoft or hunting.

Comfortable, breathable and lightweight hoodie with adjustable hood, full-front zipper with glove-friendly zipper pull, soft fleece inner lining, 2 hand pockets, knitted cuffs and waistband, hook and loop panels on each arm, and discreet Viper Tactical brandling. Ideal for the gym, jogging and everyday wear.

Product Ref: F54373Q330

£90.00

Product Ref: VHOODTACVCAM Product Ref: F54812K236

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TROUSERS

HELIKON UTP TROUSERS Part of Urban Tactical Line, Helikon Urban Tactical Pants come with a zip fly and wide belt loops, 12 pockets, elastic waist with side adjusters, strengthened seat and knees for extra durability, as well as knee hook and loop pockets for pad inserts. Low profile and robust, these are ideal for forces and security personnel, Airsoft, paintball or hunting, and everyday wear. Product Ref: SP-UTL-PR-13

FROM £60.40

HELIKON COVERT TACTICAL PANTS

HELIKON OUTDOOR TACTICAL PANTS

HELIKON CPU TROUSERS

Comfortable tactical trousers made of lightweight and moisture-wicking nylon, with zipper fly, elastic waistband and wide belt loops, deep front and back pockets, two side EDC pockets, internal front slip pockets, articulated knees and gusseted crotch. Perfect for discrete carrying of a weapon and various equipment. Suitable for law enforcement, military use and outdoor enthusiasts. Part of Helikon’s Urban Line.

Breathable, lightweight and quick-drying, the OTP trousers feature an elastic waist with hook and loop fastener and a YKK zip fly, 10 functional pockets and reinforced knees with internal compartments for knee pads. Part of Helikon’s Outdoor Tactical Line, these trousers are perfect for hiking and other outdoor pursuits.

Ergonomic and practical CPU trousers feature 10 functional pockets, a button fly, adjustable waist and legs, reinforced seat and knees and hook and loop compartments for knee pad inserts. Great for forces personnel and cadets, Airsoft and paintball fans or fishing and hunting. Available in a variety of colours and camouflage patterns.

Product Ref: SP-OTP-NL-14

Product Ref: SP-CPU-PR-35

£74.40

FROM £38.90

Product Ref: SP-CTP-NL-09

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TROUSERS

PENTAGON WOLF COMBAT PANTS Durable trousers with deep hand pockets with reinforced fillets, hook and loop secured rear pockets, small utility pockets on the front, expandable cargo pockets and calf utility pockets, external knee pad pockets with Cordura patches, adjustable waist and cuffs, internal cuff hooks to attach trousers to boots or gaiters, diamond crotch and Coolmax waist lining. Perfect for travel, hiking and hunting. Product Ref: K05031-06RG

FROM £104.00

PENTAGON GOMATI XTR PANTS

PENTAGON ROGUE HERO PANTS

PENTAGON VORRAS CLIMBING PANTS

Practical combat trousers with semi-automatic YKK zip fly and 5 waist loops, regular hand pockets with strengthened edges and mesh ventilation system, expandable cargo style pockets and flapped rear pockets, diamond crotch, articulated and reinforced knees and leg-off zipper system for quick changeover. Perfect for demanding outdoor excursions.

Tactical trousers made of hardwearing 2-way mechanical stretch twill fabric, with self-locking YKK zip fly and 6 belt loops, regular hand pockets with reinforced fillets and inner sleeve pockets, classic rear pockets, concealed mag pockets, small tool pocket on right leg, diamond crotch and triple stitching at stress points. Perfect for everyday wear, hiking, hunting or paintball.

Water-resistant and breathable cargo trousers with triple stitched stress points and reinforced knees, seat and ankles, deep hand pockets with reinforced fillets, spacious cargo pockets and zipped rear pockets, internal ventilation system and diamond gusset. Thoughtfully designed for demanding outdoor uses these are every adventure enthusiast must-haves.

Product Ref: K05030-06CG

Product Ref: K05033-17

Product Ref: K05016-03

£65.00

£42.00

£71.00

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TROUSERS

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S DEFENDER PANTS Created with high-level operators in mind, these cargo trousers feature 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 specialised pockets. Great to wear in warm weather, Defender Pants are suitable for both patrol duties and demanding tactical missions. Product Ref: 114002-830

£119.95

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S VELOCITY TACTICAL PANTS

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S V2 TACTICAL PANTS

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S SPECIALIST BDU PANTS

Made of mechanical stretch Ripstop with Teflon Shield+ treatment, these ultra lightweight cargo trousers feature a heavy-duty YKK zipper and Prym snap, 7 wide belt loops, multiple pockets, running gusset and articulated and reinforced knees with double-layer knee pad pockets. Perfect for law enforcement, military, and security personnel, and everyday wear.

Ultra-lightweight tactical trousers made of 2-way mechanical stretch micro Ripstop fabric with Teflon Shield+ treatment, with YKK zip fly and 7 wide belt loops, multiple utility pockets, expandable cargo pockets, running gusset as well as articulated and reinforced knees with double-layer knee pad pockets. Ideal for law enforcement, military and security personnel, and for everyday use.

Comfortable and functional combat trousers with DuPont Teflon Shield+ treatment, zip fly with press stud and button, wide belt loops, various utility pockets, expandable cargo pockets with elasticated entrance, knee pad pockets, double seat and running gusset. Excellent for the police, military or general forces, EMT personnel, hunting or other outdoor activities.

Product Ref: 114008-019

Product Ref: 114011-055

Product Ref: 114006-830

£69.95

£54.95

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TROUSERS

CONDOR CIPHER JEANS PANTS Made from hardwearing denim, these comfortable trousers have classic casual fit and feature self-locking YKK fly zip with button, 7 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 or paintball. Product Ref: 101137-032

£48.95

CONDOR TAC-OPS PANTS

CONDOR ODYSSEY FLEX PANTS

CONDOR STEALTH OPERATOR PANTS

Lightweight and breathable cargo trousers made of Polycotton Ripstop, with a straight cut, YKK zip fly with button, 7 wide belt loops and self-adjusting waistband, 8 functional pockets including 2 cargo split pockets, external knee pad pockets, adjustable leg cuffs, articulated knees and gusseted crotch. Maximum comfort, mobility and strength. Ideal for tactical situations and everyday wear.

Functional tactical trousers made of durable nylon fabric with a water-repellent and stain resistant finish, featuring an elastic waistband, genuine YKK zipper fly with button, 5 wide belt loops, reinforced knees and multiple utility pockets including 2 zippered cargo pockets. Excellent for law enforcement and military personnel, everyday use and all outdoor activities.

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: 101077-030

Product Ref: 101108-028

Product Ref: 610T-007

£54.95

£70.95

£45.95

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TROUSERS

BRANDIT PURE VINTAGE TROUSERS Heavy-wearing and super comfortable cargo trousers made from breathable cotton, with a button fly, multiple pockets, internal waist belt and drawstring legs for a custom fit. Ideal for hiking or fishing enthusiasts. Product Ref: 1003-15

£36.95

BRANDIT ROYAL VINTAGE TROUSERS

BRANDIT M-65 VINTAGE TROUSERS

BRANDIT SAVANNAH TROUSERS

Comfortable Brandit Royal Vintage Trousers feature buttoned fly, webbed cotton belt, suspenders loops, 2 front, side and back pockets, drawstring waist and fully adjustable hems. Perfect for everyday wear as well as for hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities.

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

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 button, 6 large pockets, elastic pull tabs and single metal D-ring. Great for camping, hiking and travel.

Product Ref: 1002-3

Product Ref: 1001-10

Product Ref: 1011-1

£64.95

£34.95

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TROUSERS

PROPPER MEN’S STRETCH TACTICAL PANTS Functional tactical pants made of stretchable nylon and spandex blend with Teflon protector, with durable YKK zip fly and Prym snap, 5 wide reinforced belt loops, action-stretch waistband, multiple pockets including pleated side cargo pockets, reinforced seat and knees with knee pad pockets. Perfect for the police, military or general forces, cadets, EMT personnel, hunting and everyday wear. Product Ref: F52522Y250

£62.00

PROPPER MEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT TACTICAL PANTS Comfortable and lightweight tactical pants with a low-profile design, 9 pockets, an action-stretch waistband, reinforced seat and knees and extra-large belt loops. Made of breathable Polycotton Ripstop fabric with DuPont Teflon fabric protector. Product Ref: F525250250

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PROPPER ACU TROUSERS

MFH BDU COMBAT TROUSERS

Classic ACU trousers made of fade, shrink and wrinkle resistant Polycotton Ripstop, with button fly, reinforced seat, expandable forward-tilted cargo pockets, knee pads compartments, and internal drawstring tie bottoms for a custom fit. Ideal for military, law enforcement and security personnel as well as Airsoft and paintball or fishing and hunting enthusiasts.

Comfortable BDU trousers with button fly and side waist adjusters, large double button cargo style pockets, reinforced seat and knees, and internal drawstring tie bottoms. Suitable for general forces personnel and cadets. Great for Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts or fishing and hunting.

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TROUSERS

VIPER CONTRACTORS PANTS Tough combat trousers with a YKK zip fly with hook and loop and button, wide belt loops, 6 useful pockets as well as felt-lined utility slots, reinforced knees with knee pad compartments, elasticated waist, gusseted crotch and drawstring tie bottoms for a comfortable fit. Product Ref: BVTRSCONCOY

£39.95

VIPER TACTICAL ELITE TROUSERS

SURPLUS ROYAL TRAVELER TROUSERS

SURPLUS AIRBORNE VINTAGE TROUSERS

Durable and functional combat trousers with a zip fly with button, regular hand and back pockets, 2 zippered front pockets, 4 cargo pockets and cotton belt. Perfect for any outdoor activity, everyday use or as workwear.

Comfortable, vintage style cargo trousers made of quality soft cotton, with button fly, regular hand and rear pockets, 4 reinforced cargo pockets with press studs, and drawstring waist and legs for a better fit. Ideal for hiking and fishing enthusiasts.

Product Ref: BVTRSEL

Product Ref: 05-3700-64

Product Ref: 05-3598-62

£49.95

£52.99

£36.99

Robust tactical trousers with zip and hook and loop fly, elasticated waist adjustment, 10 utility pockets including expandable cargo pockets, reinforced seat, hook and loop knee retention strap and neoprene-lined ABS removable knee pads. Perfect for Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts.

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TROUSERS

MIL-TEC BDU RANGER COMBAT TROUSERS Classic BDU style combat trousers with button fly, side waist adjusters and drawstring legs and 6 pockets including large cargo pockets with buttons. Suitable for general forces personnel and cadets. Ideal for Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts or fishing and hunting. Product Ref: 11810001

£17.95

MIL-TEC ASSAULT SOFTSHELL PANTS Robust soft shell trousers with 3-layer structured, water-repellent outer and fleece lining, large belt loops and internal suspender loops, elasticated waistband with high backside, reinforced hand pockets, hook and loop back pockets and two sets of leg pockets, reinforced knee area and adjustable leg cuffs. Perfect for Airsoft, hiking, hunting or bushcraft.

MIL-TEC WARRIOR TROUSERS WITH KNEE PADS Durable tactical trousers with zip and hook and loop fly, wide belt loops, 6 pockets, removable hard plastic knee pads, adjustable legs, versatile D-ring at the front, rapid wear system and 2 straps at the waist level for additional support. Perfect for tactical operators. Product Ref: 10513656

Product Ref: 11380012

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£46.95

HIGHLANDER ELITE TROUSERS Hard-wearing combat trousers with zip fly, button fastening and 7 belt loops, reinforced seat, deep hand pockets, rear pockets with button fastening, adjustable cargo pockets, lower leg side pockets and internal cuff drawstring. Great for military enthusiasts and outdoor activities. Product Ref: TR127-HC

£26.95

SHIRTS

HELIKON DEFENDER MK2 SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT A new generation of the classic Defender Shirt combines tactical features with a casual style and look. Built from durable and lightweight Ripstop fabric, it features a classic button-down non-rolling collar, buttoned front, 2 concealed front pockets with inner mesh lining, 2 front cargo pockets, double stitching at major seams for extra strength, sunglasses holder and a locker loop for easy storage. Product Ref: KO-DS2-PR-02

£36.90

HELIKON CPU SHIRT

HELIKON SFU NEXT SHIRT

HELIKON PCS SHIRT

Original long sleeve shirt with a mandarin collar, zip front with flap, 7 pockets, underarm zippers, hook and loop cuff adjusters, reinforced elbows with pouches for elbow pad inserts and loop panels for patches. Ideal for forces personnel and cadets, Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts or fishing and hunting.

Long sleeve uniform shirt with a regular collar, button front with flap, 6 large pockets, reinforced elbows, hook and loop adjustable cuffs and hook and loop panels for patches. Excellent for forces personnel and cadets, Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts as well as fishing and hunting.

Combat shirt with a mandarin collar, 2 large chest pockets, angled upper arm pockets and smaller lower arm pockets, cuffs with enlarged buttons, wide hook and loop panels for patches, and Velcro fastened chest epaulette for a unit or rank slide.

Product Ref: BL-SFN-PR-35

£39.40

Product Ref: BL-CPU-PR-14

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Product Ref: BL-PCS-PT-33

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SHIRTS

PROPPER TAC.U COMBAT SHIRT Comfortable and lightweight combat shirt with collar and sleeves made of durable Battle Rip fabric and moisture-wicking torso with antimicrobial treatment, articulated elbows and underarm gusset, 5 pockets, and integrated thumbholes at cuffs. Ideal for military professionals and Airsoft and paintball enthusiasts. Product Ref: F541738377

FROM £70.00

PROPPER ACU COAT

PROPPER UNIFORM BDU COAT

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: F547038929

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PROPPER COVERT BUTTON-UP LONG SLEEVE SHIRT Casual long sleeve shirt made of comfortable and non-iron fabric with a classic collar, false-button front, single patch pocket on the chest with a pen loop, 2 hidden chest pockets with quiet magnetic closures, adjustable 2-button cuffs and underarm gussets. Perfect for work and everyday wear. Product Ref: F53170V607

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SHIRTS

BRANDIT US SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE Comfortable short-sleeved military-style shirt with a straight cut, 2 chest pockets with flaps and buttoned shoulder epaulettes. Perfect for everyday wear. Product Ref: 4101-3

£17.95

BRANDIT JOSH SHIRT LONG SLEEVE

BRANDIT SLIMFIT SHIRT

BRANDIT ROADSTAR SHIRT

Casual shirt made of breathable and lightweight cotton, with a classic collar, button-down front with box placket, single rounded patch pocket on the chest, and stylish double-button rounded cuffs. Perfect for everyday wear.

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 stylish lightweight short-sleeved cotton shirt with button down front, 2 buttoned chest pockets and stitched Brandit logo on the front left pocket. Ideal for hiking, travel or everyday wear.

Product Ref: 4019-4

Product Ref: 4005-10

Product Ref: 4012-38

£34.90

£27.95

£24.95

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SHIRTS

PENTAGON SCOUT SHORT SHIRT Classic short-sleeved casual shirt, plain yoke style, made of lightweight and breathable material with antibacterial treatment, with a classic collar, buttoned front with box placket and single chest pocket. Excellent for work, hiking, travel or everyday wear. Product Ref: K02018-08C

£44.00

PENTAGON RANGER TAC-FRESH SHIRT

PENTAGON CHASE TACTICAL SHIRT

MFH US 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.

Tactical shirt, plain yoke style, with a classic collar, buttoned front with box placket, expandable front pockets with pen slots and sunglasses loops, 2 concealed chest pockets with YKK zippers, long roll-up sleeves, gusseted ventilation holes with moisture-wicking mesh, sleeve plackets and button cuffs. Ideal for duty, hiking, travel or everyday use.

Under Body Armour Combat Shirt with lined stand-up collar, quarter zip front closure, lightweight and breathable torso, various zippered or hook and loop pockets, double pen pocket, articulated elbows, hook and loop pockets for elbow protectors, and underarm gusset. Great for military professionals as well as Airsoft and paintball.

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£50.00

Product Ref: 02611B

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SHIRTS

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S DEFENDER SHIRT Designed with SWAT teams and high-level operators in mind, First Tactical Defender Shirt features unique yoke for minimal bulk, quarter-zip front with fold-down collar, stretch neckband and a chin guard, large sleeve pockets with sleeve pen pockets and loop panels, double-layer elbows, running gussets and vented mesh locations. Perfect for patrol duties and missions carried in warm weather. Product Ref: 111004-830

£79.95

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S SPECIALIST LONG SLEEVE BDU SHIRT

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S SPECIALIST LONG SLEEVE TACTICAL SHIRT

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S SPECIALIST SHORT SLEEVE BDU SHIRT

Made of double Ripstop fabric treated with DuPont Teflon Shield+ fabric protector, this tactical shirt features a button-down collar, buttoned front with concealed melamine buttons, low-profile chest pockets with pen slots, hidden document pockets with hook and loop closure, utility pocket on left forearm, Active Venting System at the back and button-adjustable cuffs.

Made of double Ripstop fabric with DuPont Teflon Shield+ fabric protector, this tactical shirt features buttoned front with melamine buttons, Active Venting System at the back, running gusset, hidden document pockets, low-profile front chest pockets, button adjustable cuffs and placket for a perfect fit. Excellent for the police, security, military and EMT personnel.

Durable short-sleeved tactical shirt with DuPont Teflon Shield+ fabric protector, buttoned front with concealed melamine buttons, Active Venting System at the back and running gusset, hidden document pockets, low-profile front chest pockets and longer body length design with a shirttail. Great for police, security, military and EMT personnel. Product Ref: 112005-055

Product Ref: 111002-830

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£44.95

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T-SHIRTS AND VESTS

HELIKON UTL POLO SHIRT Made of thermo-active polyester with TopCool technology, Helikon UTL Polo Shirt features no-roll collar, bicep pocket and webbing hanger for glasses, and offers comfort and great breathability keeping you dry and cool all day long. Product Ref: PD-UTL-TC-13

£24.90

HELIKON TACTICAL T-SHIRT Made of breathable and thermoactive polyester with TopCool technology, Helikon Tactical T-shirt comes with 2 bicep pockets with loop panels for easy personalisation and durable webbing loop for glasses. The anatomic cut provides a comfortable fit throughout the day.

HELIKON CHAMELEON IN THORAX T-SHIRT Lightweight, breathable and durable cotton T-shirt with short sleeves, crew neck and high-quality imprint at the front. Perfect for everyday use. Product Ref: TS-CIT-CO-02

Product Ref: TS-TTS-TC-13

£14.40

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HELIKON WOMEN’S T-SHIRT Lightweight, breathable and long-lasting cotton T-shirt with anatomic cut, short sleeves and crew neck. Ideal for casual wear and training. Product Ref: TS-TSW-CO-11

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£12.40

T-SHIRTS AND VESTS

PROPPER I.C.E. MEN’S PERFORMANCE SHORT SLEEVE POLO Tactical polo shirt made of breathable and moisture-wicking fabric, with a concealed button-down collar, 3-button placket, central placket loop, gusseted underarm mesh, 2-channel pen pocket on the left sleeve and side slits with longer back. Ideal for duty wear, field sports enthusiasts, hunting or hiking. Product Ref: F534172452

£45.00

PROPPER MEN’S UNIFORM SHORT SLEEVE POLO All-purpose tactical polo shirt made of breathable, quick-dry fabric with 3-button placket with a central loop, a ribbed no-roll collar and double pen pocket on left sleeve. Ideal for casual off-duty work, training facility wear, office wear and any other duty which does not demand a formal uniform. Product Ref: F53554C450

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PROPPER SYSTEM TEE

JACK PYKE T-SHIRT LONG SLEEVE

Breathable and lightweight short sleeve T-shirt made of quick-drying and antimicrobial fabric, with crew neck collar, raglan sleeves, concealed zip pocket, mesh venting at high-heat areas, dual-layer fabric at the hip, and ergonomic seams at shoulders and sides. Excellent for use in hot temperatures.

Long-sleeved T-shirt made of 180g cotton, with classic crew neck and in a distinctive camouflage pattern. Ideal as an outer or base layer. Product Ref: JTEELSEVO

£18.95

Product Ref: F53730S330

£32.95

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T-SHIRTS AND VESTS

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

£37.95

PENTAGON ASTIR VEST TRAIN YOUR PASSION

PENTAGON AGERON T-SHIRT ETERNITY

PENTAGON ANIKETOS POLO SHIRT LONG

Lightweight sleeveless top made of soft ring-spun cotton with moisture-wicking Quick Dry technology, with unique Pentagon branding, round neck and double-needle stitching on the bottom hem. Ideal for training, outdoor activities or everyday wear.

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 casual off-duty work, the gym and everyday use.

Lightweight and quick-drying long-sleeved polo shirt with antibacterial properties, knitted no-roll collar and cuffs, standard placket with 3 buttons and hanging loop for microphone or sunglasses. Excellent for everyday wear, both for duty and leisure.

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£15.50

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£15.50

Product Ref: K09013-05

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T-SHIRTS AND VESTS

VIPER TACTICAL POLO SHIRT Breathable, lightweight and quick-drying polo shirt with a small pocket on each sleeve with hidden button closure and mic loops, button placket with sunglass loop at the placket, and loop panel on the left sleeve. Product Ref: VTEEPTACTTM

£17.95

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S COTTON SHORT SLEEVE POLO WITH PEN POCKET

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S PERFORMANCE SHORT SLEEVE POLO

Lightweight and fade resistant polo shirt made of a cotton pique knit fabric. It features a no-roll collar with integrated collar stays, an integrated mesh knit panel at the back of the collar, 3-button placket with industrial strength melamine buttons, central placket loop and shoulders loops suitable for mic or sunglasses, and double pen pocket on the left sleeve.

Breathable and moisture-wicking polo shirt with antimicrobial properties, no-roll collar with integrated collar stays, 3-button placket with robust melamine buttons, central placket loop, double pen pocket on left sleeve, divided saddle shoulder yoke, running gusset and underarm mesh for increased breathability.

Product Ref: 112508-055

Product Ref: 112509-729

£27.95

£29.95

MFH T-SHIRT Made of breathable and lightweight cotton, MFH T-shirt features ribbed crew neck collar, double-stitched hems for added durability and comfortable straight cut. Ideal for training, work, everyday wear or outdoor activities. Product Ref: 00103T

FROM £9.95

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SHORTS

HELIKON URBAN TACTICAL SHORTS 8.5” This short version of Helikon’s UTP pants is excellent to wear in hot weather, either in an urban environment or the field. The shorts come with a zip fly, classic jeans ‘neck’ shape, elastic waist and 10 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 and outdoor enthusiasts. Product Ref: SP-UTS-PR-32

£36.90

HELIKON CPU SHORTS

PROPPER MEN’S TACTICAL SHORTS

PROPPER BDU 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, 8 pockets and reinforced crotch and seat. Excellent for general forces and security personnel, Airsoft and paintball, hiking or fishing.

Made of durable and breathable Polycotton Ripstop, these comfortable tactical shorts feature genuine YKK zip fly, 5 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.

Made of shrink and wrinkle resistant Polycotton Ripstop, these fully functional BDU shorts feature a zip fly, 7 belt loops, adjustable bartacked waist tabs and 6 pockets. Ideal as duty wear for military and security personnel, law enforcement as well as for field sports enthusiasts, hunting or outdoor activities in warmer weather.

Product Ref: SP-CPK-PR-14

£23.40

Product Ref: F526138330 Product Ref: F525350236

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£29.00

SHORTS

BRANDIT URBAN LEGEND SHORTS Made of breathable cotton with fashionable vintage design, these classic cargo shorts feature a zip fly with button, 6 practical pockets and internal waist belt and drawstring legs for a comfortable custom fit. Lightweight yet durable, ideal for camping, hiking and outdoor games and off-duty travel. Product Ref: 2012-2

£27.95

BRANDIT SAVAGE VINTAGE SHORTS Lightweight and breathable casual cargo shorts made of durable cotton, with a zip fly and button, 9 useful pockets, webbed cotton belt, internal waist strap and drawstring tie bottoms for a custom fit. Perfect for summer camping, hiking and holiday.

BRANDIT INDUSTRY VINTAGE 3/4 SHORTS Casual vintage style cargo shorts with a 3-quarter length design, a zip fly with button, 6 pockets including cargo pockets, external waist adjusters, drawstring legs and genuine leather details. Comfortable and lightweight. Great for summer.

Product Ref: 2001-10

Product Ref: 2003-4

£34.95

£30.95

BRANDIT SWIMSHORTS Comfortable swimshorts made of quick-dry polyester, with an elasticated waistband with drawcord, side pocket with hook and loop fastening and drainage grommets, fishnet lining with flat-locked seams, and triple-stitched stress points. Excellent choice for summer time and leisure activities. Product Ref: 9153-53

£19.95

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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, strengthened fillet patches on hand pockets and contoured leg openings and knee pads pockets. Ideal for demanding training and everyday wear. Product Ref: K05011-51

FROM £26.50

PENTAGON HIPPOCAMPUS SWIMMING SHORTS

SURPLUS ROYAL SHORTS

Quick-drying swimming shorts made of 100% polyester with a velvet finish. Featuring air escape grommets and triple stitched inseam, outseam, as well as front and back rise. Perfect for summer. Small carry pouch included.

Lightweight and durable combat shorts come with a zip fly with button, cotton waist belt, regular hand pockets, 2 zippered front pockets, 2 back pockets and 4 adjustable cargo pockets with flaps and snap button closure. Perfect for hiking, trekking or everyday use in hot weather.

Product Ref: K05019-03

Product Ref: 07-5599-68

£20.00

£39.99

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SURPLUS ENGINEER VINTAGE 3/4 SHORTS Comfortable 3/4 long vintage shorts made of soft stonewashed cotton, with a zip fly with button, 6 reinforced pockets, drawstring legs and loops for braces. Great for summer hiking and travel. Product Ref: 07-5597-62

£30.99

SHORTS

CONDOR CELEX WORKOUT SHORTS Comfortable workout shorts made of moisture-wicking and breathable 4-way stretch fabric with a Ripstop finish, with full running gusset and zippered stash pockets. Perfect for the gym and demanding training. Product Ref: 101104-018

£37.95

CONDOR RUNNING SHORTS

HIGHLANDER ELITE SHORTS

MFH US BDU BERMUDA SHORTS

Comfortable running shorts made of lightweight nylon, with a relaxed fit, internal brief mesh liner, inner pocket, elasticated waistband and side splits for added range of movement. Ideal for high-intensity activities, gym workouts and jogging.

Comfortable combat shorts with a relaxed fit, zipper fly with button, drawcord adjustable waist, 7 belt loops, deep hand pockets, 2 rear pockets with flaps, and 2 cargo pockets with button closure and drawcord pocket tighteners. Suitable for hunting, fishing and various outdoor activities.

Classic BDU shorts with a button fly, regular hand pockets, 2 rear button-down pockets and large button-down cargo pockets, side waist adjusters and durable belt loops. Perfect for summer.

Product Ref: 101159-001

Product Ref: TR129-HC

£16.95

£19.95

Product Ref: 01512T

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WATERPROOFS

PENTAGON ATLANTIC RAIN JACKET 2.0 Water-resistant tactical rain jacket with a breathable Storm|Tex membrane, taped seams and super fine fleece lining, a high collar with soft lining, full-front YKK zipper and double storm flap, adjustable and concealable hood, zipped hand pockets and 2 internal pockets. Excellent for cold and wet weather conditions. Product Ref: K07009-06E

£67.50

HIGHLANDER TEMPEST JACKET Waterproof and breathable soft shell 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 2 hand pockets with storm flaps, adjustable elasticated cuffs and adjustable bottom hem. Perfect for unpredictable weather conditions. Product Ref: WJ009-OG

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JACK PYKE TECHNICAL FEATHERLITE TROUSERS Breathable and lightweight waterproof trousers made of Taslon Nylon with mesh lining, elasticated waistband with cord lock, 2 weatherproof pockets, hook and loop ankle cuff adjusters and side boot zips, and tough Cordura ankle and shin impact area. Ideal for hiking, hunting and fishing and general outdoor wear. Product Ref: JTRSSHLW

MFH US PONCHO RIPSTOP Robust and multifunctional waterproof hooded poncho made of PVC coated Ripstop material, with side snaps, eyelets on hem and ties at each corner. Lightweight and compact, complete with a carry bag, it will fit in every backpack. Essential for festivals, hiking, hunting and fishing. Product Ref: 08524T

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BASE LAYERS

TERVEL OPTILINE SHIRT LONG SLEEVE Long-sleeved base layer top created with polyamide microfiber and polypropylene fabrics with silver ions. It features seamless, dual-layer technology with breathable and moisture-wicking mesh elements to provide optimal ventilation and moisture management. Perfect for an intensive workout and running. Product Ref: OPT-1007-BLACK/BLUE

£25.95

TERVEL OPTILINE LIGHT TACTICAL SHIRT LONG SLEEVE

HIGHLANDER MEN’S PRO COMP LONG SLEEVE TOP

HIGHLANDER MEN’S BAMBOO 190 SHORT SLEEVE TOP

Long-sleeved lightweight base layer top with a distinctive camouflage pattern, made of polyamide microfiber and polypropylene fabrics with silver ions. It features seamless, dual-layer technology with breathable and moisture-wicking mesh elements to give optimal freshness and sweat management during any workout.

Lightweight and breathable base layer top made of quick-drying polyester and elastane blend, with flatlock seams. Great for hiking, trekking and other outdoor activities.

Lightweight and breathable short sleeve top with flatlock stitching, made of biodegradable, antibacterial and hypoallergenic bamboo material. Comfortable and moisture-wicking, it is excellent for any outdoor activity.

Product Ref: OPT-L1003-MIL/GREY

Product Ref: BL126-BG

£19.95

Product Ref: BL129-BK

£19.95

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BASE LAYERS

TERVEL OPTILINE OPT 1107 SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE Short-sleeved base layer top made with polyamide microfiber and polypropylene fabrics with silver ions. It comes with seamless and dual-layer technology with breathable and moisture-wicking mesh elements. Perfect for an intense workout and running. Product Ref: OPT-1107-BLACK/GREY

£25.95

TERVEL OPTILINE SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE

TERVEL OPTILINE LONG BOTTOMS 3/4

Anatomically designed thermo-active top with short sleeves, created in seamless and dual-layer technology, with antibacterial properties and multiple ventilation zones. Ideal base layer for outdoor activities and the gym.

Lightweight and moisture-wicking 3/4 long training pants made of polyamide microfiber and polypropylene fabrics with silver ions, with elastic waistband. Offers maximum comfort and freedom of movement in every situation.

Product Ref: OPT-1109-BLACK/BLUE

Product Ref: OPT-3107-BLACK/GREY

£25.95

£21.95

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TERVEL OPTILINE RUNNING SHORTS Anatomically designed running shorts with adjustable inner waist cord, small inner sleeve pocket, highly reflective details for added safety and breathable mesh elements for maximum comfort and moisture-wicking. Product Ref: OPT-3208-BLACK/LIGHT GREY

£22.95

BASE LAYERS

PROPPER MIDWEIGHT BASE LAYER TOP

PENTAGON PINDOS 2.0 THERMAL SHIRT

MFH US UNDERSHIRT LEVEL II GEN III

Breathable and lightweight long sleeve activity top made of moisture-wicking and breathable blend of polyester and spandex with Polygiene antimicrobial treatment to prevent unpleasant smell. Perfect to wear as a tactical base layer, at the gym or when out and about in the outdoors.

Breathable and lightweight long sleeve thermal shirt with soft microfleece backing and exceptional thermal, moisture-wicking and antibacterial characteristics. Excellent as an underbody armour wear, at the gym or training facility.

A warm and flexible base or mid-layer with an amazing fit, moisture-wicking finish, flat seams, fleece grid, mock turtleneck and a mid-chest front zipper. Keeps the body warm and dry in cold climates.

Product Ref: K11003-2.0-06

Product Ref: 11401B

£27.00

£15.95

PROPPER MIDWEIGHT BASE LAYER BOTTOM

PENTAGON KISSAVOS 2.0 THERMAL PANTS

MFH US UNDERPANTS LEVEL II GEN III

Breathable and lightweight bottoms with elastic waistband, made of moisture-wicking and breathable blend of polyester and spandex with Polygiene antimicrobial treatment to prevent unpleasant smell. Perfect to wear as a tactical base layer, at the gym or when out and about in the outdoors.

Stretchable and warm underwear pants with excellent thermal and antibacterial properties, with low profile design and soft microfleece backing. Perfect quick-drying tactical base layer for outdoor activities, the gym and training.

Made from lightweight, breathable and moisture-wicking fabrics these thermo-active base layer underpants come with grid fleece, elastic waistband and access fly. Perfect as a part of the layering system in cold weather.

Product Ref: K11004-2.0-06

Product Ref: 11411B

£27.00

£15.95

Product Ref: F53803T330

£31.95

Product Ref: F52883T330

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HEADWEAR

PENTAGON BABYLON BOONIE HAT Lightweight boonie hat with a narrow brim, hidden tunnels around the hat 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: K13041-50

£21.00

HELIKON CPU HAT

PROPPER TACTICAL BOONIE HAT

MFH GI RIPSTOP BUSH HAT

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 hook and loop patch on the top. Efficient protection against the sun and rain for all kinds of outdoor activities.

Hard wearing tactical boonie hat made from Ripstop fabric with Teflon fabric protector, with a wide reinforced brim, internal pocket for map or documents, 4 metal mesh air vents, adjustable chin strap, and multiple attachment points for customisation. Great choice for outdoor activities, fishing, camping, hiking or travel enthusiasts.

Sewn to military defence specification and made of shrink and wrinkle-resistant Cotton Ripstop, this functional and durable boonie hat is fitted with 4 metal mesh air vents and multiple attachment points, adjustable chin strap and wide reinforced brim. Excellent protection against the sun during any outdoor activity.

Product Ref: KA-CPU-PR-14

Product Ref: F551950250

Product Ref: 10713C

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£14.95

£9.95

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HEADWEAR

HELIKON RANGE BEANIE CAP Lightweight beanie made of warm grid fleece, with 3 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. Product Ref: CZ-RBN-FG-11

£12.95

PROPPER FLEECE WATCH CAP

BRANDIT JERSEY CAP BICOLOUR

PENTAGON STEPSIS BEANIE

This simple and lightweight watch cap made of stretch fleece material will keep your head warm in every situation. It provides excellent protection against cold and wind. Perfect for military use, as well as outdoor activities including hunting or fishing. One size fits all.

Comfortable, warm and lightweight reversible cap made of breathable and stretchable soft cotton with plain design. Excellent for everyday wear. One size fits most.

Lightweight, stretchable and breathable beanie with a low profile design, made of quick-drying material with soft microfleece lining. Excellent for the gym, jogging, walking or active outdoor enthusiasts. One size fits most.

Product Ref: F55063S233

£9.95

Product Ref: 9168-82

£11.90

Product Ref: K13035-03

£7.00

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HEADWEAR

HELIKON TACTICAL BASEBALL WINTER CAP SHARK SKIN Breathable winter baseball cap with classic 6-panel construction and embroidered air vents, warm inner fleece lining, size adjuster at the back and a set of loop panels for ID and morale patches. Designed for use in cold weather conditions. Mid-depth cut works with a variety of LE/Mil headgear systems. One size fits most. Product Ref: CZ-BBW-FS-35

£10.95

HELIKON TRUCKER LOGO CAP

CONDOR TACTICAL TEAM CAP

CONDOR FLAT BILL TRUCKER CAP

Lightweight and durable baseball cap with a traditional 6-panel design, 4 rows of bill stitching, sturdy brim, embroidered Helikon logo on the front panel, perforated air holes and breathable mesh back panel to keep head cool as well as an adjustable snapback fastening at the back. Great for outdoor enthusiasts and everyday use. One size fits most.

Classic baseball cap with embroidered ventilation holes, loop panels on the top and back for patches, and an adjustable strap with buckle on the back. Comfortable and lightweight, excellent for work and leisure. One size fits most.

Lightweight baseball cap made of durable polycotton with Ripstop finish, with a traditional 6-panel design and 4 rows of bill stitching, sturdy wide brim, loop panel with embroidered Condor logo for customisation, and breathable mesh panel and an adjustable snapback fastening at the back. A must-have accessory for any outdoor enthusiast. One size fits most.

Product Ref: CZ-TLC-CT-2520A

Product Ref: TCT-001

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£21.95

£11.95

PENTAGON TACTICAL 2.0 BB CAP RIP-STOP

PENTAGON VISOR BB CAP

Classic visor cap with curved peak, base stiffening Lightweight tactical baseball cap made of high-quality plate, cushioned band, size adjustable strap and ID panel at the front. Perfect for all range of outdoor Ripstop fabric, with a classic 6-panel design with double stitched crown, strengthened brim edges and activities including hunting, hiking, fishing and trekking. One size fits all. ventilation holes, 3 loop panels and fully adjustable buckle strap at the back. Ideal for outdoor, camping and hunting enthusiasts as well as for everyday use. Product Ref: K13044-06CG Product Ref: K13025-Camo-60

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Product Ref: 161150-008

£8.95

PROPPER HOOD FITTED KNIT MESH CAP High-quality baseball cap made of polyester stretch mesh, with comfortable flex fit and lightweight construction, sturdy wide brim and ventilation holes and mesh panel on a back for breathability. Perfect for on and off duty wear. Product Ref: F55894V330

£12.95 47

HEADWEAR

PENTAGON ZAKROS RANGE CAP Lightweight and quick-drying range cap made of durable Nylon Ripstop, with a foldable brim for easy transport, laser-cut ventilation holes, elasticated plastic buckle closure at the back and soft sweatband material for added comfort. Perfect for warmer climates, suitable for action sports, Airsoft, paintball or fishing and hunting. Product Ref: K13038-17

£10.95

PROPPER BDU PATROL CAP

HELIKON PCS CAP

JACK PYKE COUNTRYMAN CAP

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.

Comfortable and lightweight PCS uniform army cap, made to the British Army specifications, with ventilation holes on sides to keep the head cool and foldable flap suitable for protecting ears.

Traditional flat cap made of silent stealth material with a laminated membrane, with a ribbon sweatband and brushed mesh as well as taffeta lining. Waterproof and breathable, ideal for hunting and other shooting sports.

Product Ref: F550512320

£11.95

£6.95

Product Ref: CZ-PCS-PT-33

Product Ref: JHACAPEO

£10.95

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HEADWEAR

BRANDIT SCARF LOOP KNITTED Comfortable, lightweight and warm single-piece soft snood design, finely knitted for casual look and feel. Perfect protection against the cold and wind. One size fits most. Product Ref: 7003-128

£13.90

CONDOR THERMO NECK GAITER

PENTAGON FLEECE NECK GAITER

MIL-TEC SHEMAGH

Warm and breathable neck gaiter made of soft and stretchable microfleece, with elastic band on top. Anatomically shaped for comfort. Ideal for walking, trekking or hiking. One size fits most.

Anatomically shaped seamless neck gaiter made of stretchable and breathable double-sided microfleece, with elastic band on top for a perfect fit. Excellent for concealment and protection against the wind and cold. Can be worn as a neck warmer mask, balaclava, scarf or beanie. Ideal for walking, trekking or hiking. Product Ref: K14012-08

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

Product Ref: 221106-003

£7.95

£5.55

MFH HEADWRAP

MIL-TEC TACTICAL BALACLAVA

Lightweight, comfortable and extremely versatile traditional cotton headwrap with 2 tie handles and necktie at the back. Offers superb protection from wind and the sun. One size fits most.

Highly breathable and lightweight, quick-drying balaclava. Can be used as a neck gaiter or a full face balaclava. It can be worn under a helmet for extra comfort. One size fits most.

Product Ref: 10163S

Product Ref: 12110184

£5.95

£10.95

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Product Ref: 12610000

£6.95

MFH 3 HOLE BALACLAVA LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON Extremely lightweight, soft and comfortable cotton balaclava. Ideal for all outdoor pursuits such as Airsoft, paintballing as well as snowboarding, fishing, hunting etc. Product Ref: 10901B

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BELTS

HELIKON DEFENDER SECURITY BELT

HELIKON NAVY SEAL BELT

FIRST TACTICAL BDU 1.75” BELT

Heavy duty non-metallic tactical belt designed to carry basic equipment for Mil/LE operators, with special 3-point buckling system and durable nylon webbing. Comes with an inner belt for added security. Designed for Airsoft, paintball, hunting or patrol duties.

Tough and hard wearing classic cotton belt with slide catch buckle system, matt grey colour steel fastening with Navy Seal insignia and the end made of brown leather.

Simple and functional belt, made of double layer pre-curved high-density webbing, with semi-rigid heavy wearing construction, hook and loop adjustable holeless design with multi-row stitching, concealed mini inner sleeve pocket and durable steel and aluminium buckle with an easy-grip blocking system. Perfect for duty, patrol, shooting range and active outdoor use.

Product Ref: PS-DEF-NL-02

Product Ref: PS-NSE-CO-02

£10.95

£15.90

Product Ref: 143000-060

£11.95

FIRST TACTICAL RANGE 1.5” BELT Tactical belt built from pre-curved high-density double layer webbing, equipped with a low profile non-metallic Duraflex polymer double bar buckle, concealed mini inner sleeve pocket and cut and heat treated tip. Perfect for military and security personnel, cadets, hunters, Airsoft enthusiasts or casual wear.

PROPPER COBRA RAPID RELEASE BELT Sturdy and practical belt made of a double layer of heavy duty nylon webbing, with lightweight semi-rigid construction, quick-release AustriAlpin Cobra Buckle System (FC38), and hook and loop length adjustment system. An ideal choice for the military and security personnel, cadets, hunters, Airsoft players or casual users.

Product Ref: 143004-830

£17.95

PROPPER TACTICAL BELT Airport-friendly tactical uniform belt built from a single layer heavy duty nylon webbing and equipped with a low-profile non-metallic buckle. Perfect for the military and security personnel, cadets, hunters, Airsoft players or casual wear. Product Ref: F560375233

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GLOVES

MECHANIX WEAR THE ORIGINAL GLOVES

MECHANIX WEAR M-PACT GLOVES Extremely durable multipurpose gloves with sonic welded Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) knuckle and finger impact protection, rubberised grip material on the thumb and index finger, D3O palm padding and form-fitting TrekDry material. Ideal for shooting range, military personnel, Airsoft, paintball or hunting enthusiasts.

All-purpose tactical gloves for military professionals with breathable TrekDry material, single seamless layer 0.8mm synthetic leather palm, reinforced thumb and index finger, and Thermal Plastic Rubber (TPR) hook and loop cuff closure. Perfect for military, law enforcement or shooting sports. Product Ref: MG-77

Product Ref: MPT-60

£21.95

£29.95

MECHANIX WEAR FASTFIT GLOVES 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.

MECHANIX WEAR TEMPEST TACTICAL COMBAT GLOVES

MECHANIX WEAR RECON TACTICAL SHOOTING GLOVES

Quality tactical gloves with 3-dimensional patterning, Kevlar thread construction, high-dexterity, flame-resistant and touchscreen capable goatskin leather palm, and low-profile closure. Part of Tactical Specialty range. Excellent for the military, law enforcement or security personnel.

Tactical gloves with goatskin touchscreen compatible leather palm, Spandex at the back of the hand, three-dimensional patterning and pinched trigger finger for extra comfort. Part of Tactical Specialty range. Perfect for military and law enforcement personnel or shooting sports. Product Ref: TSRE-55

Product Ref: MFF-88

Product Ref: TSTM-55

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£54.95

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GLOVES

HELIKON URBAN TACTICAL VENT GLOVES

HELIKON UTL TACTICAL GLOVES

Breathable and flexible tight-fitting tactical gloves with neoprene backhand for moisture resistance and synthetic leather for comfortable handling, PVC non-slip grip lining, conductive fingertips and adjustable cuffs with hook and loop closure. Firm grip, hand protection and comfort in any situation.

Lightweight and heavy-duty full finger tactical combat gloves with embossed neoprene outer side, flexible, non-slip PU finish on the inner side, special porous material on the palm, reinforced knuckles with Impact Gel, and elastic cuffs with hook and loop closure.

Product Ref: RK-UTV-PU-01 Product Ref: RK-UTL-PU-01

£19.90

HELIKON RANGE TACTICAL HARD GLOVES

HELIKON ALL ROUND TACTICAL LIGHT GLOVES

Lightweight and durable tactical gloves with non-slip, durable 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 and fast-drying versatile tactical gloves with a non-slip synthetic leather palm, breathable backhand, touchscreen compatible middle finger, microfiber along the thumb, and hook and loop wrist closure. Ideal for shooting sports, driving and everyday work. Part of Helikon’s Range Line.

Lightweight and durable universal tactical gloves for military and law enforcement professionals, made with synthetic leather, with touchscreen-friendly fingertips, microfiber along the thumb, elastic fabric bonding, and hook and loop wrist closure. Perfect for patrol duties and shooting sports.

Product Ref: RK-ATL-PO-0135A

Product Ref: GL-HARD-PES-CBR

£19.90

£29.90

Product Ref: RK-RNG-PO-0135A

£22.40 52

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GLOVES

HIGHLANDER COVERT GLOVES General purpose military gloves made of long-lasting, flame-resistant 1000D XTP Polyester Suede, with tear and cut resistant Para Aramid lining, reinforced fingers and palm, cushioned impact zones and hook and loop adjustable neoprene cuffs. Perfect for law enforcement, military professionals and Airsoft enthusiasts.

HIGHLANDER DUTY GLOVES Comfortable and lightweight tactical gloves with hard leather hand protector, cowhide leather palm, double stitched stress points, padded finger protectors and adjustable hook and loop cuffs. Great for every professional or an amateur player, as well as for any other outdoor activities.

Product Ref: GL086-HC

£21.95

Product Ref: GL087-HC

£21.95

PENTAGON TACTICAL STORM GLOVES

PENTAGON MONGOOSE GLOVES

PENTAGON KARIA GLOVES

Breathable and hard-wearing tactical gloves made with fire-resistant DuPont Nomex fabric and cowhide leather, with contoured knuckle protectors and reinforced finger joints, double stitched palm with foam padding as well as Velcro adjustable cuffs. Ideal for combat activities and shooting games.

Breathable and lightweight combat gloves made of durable antisweat nylon, with suede leather palm grip, finger joint slits and adjustable cuffs with hook and loop closure. Excellent in hot weather conditions, for army and law enforcement personnel. Great for Airsoft and paintball.

Lightweight tactical gloves made of suede leather and spandex, with tough knuckle padded protection, double layer palm reinforcement, extra palm padded protection, grip patches, sweatband and adjustable cuffs with Velcro closure. Perfect for military & law enforcement personnel or paintball and Airsoft fans.

Product Ref: P20021-06

Product Ref: P20025-03

Product Ref: P20027-03

£30.00

£17.00

£21.50

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GLOVES

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S SLASH PATROL GLOVE

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S MEDIUM DUTY PADDED GLOVE 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 cutout.

Universal tactical gloves made of machine-washable goatskin leather and wrinkle-resistant stretch woven fabric, with Pistol Grip Palm, U-shaped gusset, TouchTac touchscreen-friendly fingertips, hook and loop closure and BezelCuff watch cut-out. Excellent for patrol duties, driving, and everyday work.

Product Ref: 150005-019

Product Ref: 150009-019

£24.95

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT PATROL GLOVE

MIL-TEC TACTICAL GLOVES LEATHER / KEVLAR

MIL-TEC SOFTSHELL THINSULATE GLOVES

Built from machine-washable goatskin leather and snag proof stretch material, these lightweight and fast-drying gloves come with reliable Pistol Grip palm, strong U-shaped gusset and adjustable, rubberized hook and loop closure with BezelCuff watch cut-out. Great for shooting range, patrol duties, driving and everyday work.

Lightweight and durable tactical gloves made with goatskin leather and Aramid Kevlar, with removable plastic knuckles protectors, reinforced finger joints, double stitching in stress points and adjustable cuffs with hook and loop fastening. Great for Airsoft players and combat activities.

Warm tactical softshell gloves with soft inner fleece lining and Thinsulate inner filling, rubberised palm material, faux leather inserts on middle, forefinger and thumb, elastic wrist and small integrated clips. Provide superb insulation and protection for winter conditions.

Product Ref: 12504202

Product Ref: 12521385

£24.95

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£34.95

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GLOVES

CONDOR STRYKER PADDED KNUCKLE GLOVES

CONDOR HK228 SHOOTER GLOVES Basic tactical gloves with 2-way stretch spandex backhand, padded synthetic leather palm, mesh backing, terry cloth thumb wipe, silicone anti-slip fingertips, and hook and loop cuff closure. They are lightweight, flexible and breathable. These gloves are perfect for shooting sports and everyday use.

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 finger tips for enhanced grip, and hook and loop cuff closure with moulded rubber tab. Excellent for hunting, shooting and Airsoft.

Product Ref: 228-007

Product Ref: 226-003

£23.95

£25.95

KINETIXX X-LIGHT LIGHT OPERATIONS GLOVE

KINETIXX X-TREM TACTICAL OPERATIONS GLOVE

Lightweight and extremely durable ergonomic gloves with U-shaped gusset, reinforcements patches on the back and palm, and adjustable rubber hook-and-loop closure. Abrasion, cut and tear resistant, provide the maximum level of comfort and breathability, better recoil control and grip.

Remarkably durable tactical gloves with ergonomic design, anatomically shaped leather reinforcement patches, U-shaped gusset, flame-retardant fabric on the finger joints, and hook-and-loop wrist closure. Abrasion, cut and tear resistant, offer excellent energy absorption, recoil control and reliable grip.

Product Ref: W+R-7100-250-2

Product Ref: W+R-7100-240-1

£31.95

£72.95

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KINETIXX X-MAMBA GLOVE Durable and anatomically shaped tactical gloves with full-grain leather palm, watch insert, loops for hanging and elastic wristband with hook-and-loop wrist closure. Water repellent, abrasion, cut and tear resistant, they guarantee good grip and provide the maximum level of comfort and protection. Product Ref: W+R-7100-160

£37.95

FOOTWEAR

MAGNUM ELITE SPIDER X 8.0 SZ BOOTS Made of quality leather with strong 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. Perfect everyday footwear for both work and out-of-work activities. Product Ref: M801591-021-01

£145.00

MAGNUM STRIKE FORCE 8.0 SIDE ZIP WATERPROOF BOOTS Exceptional tactical boots with an 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. Product Ref: M801395-021-01

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MAGNUM PATROL CEN BOOTS Ergonomically designed low-cut patrol boots with a water-resistant full-grain leather upper, moisture-wicking inner lining, removable and replaceable insole, padded collar, blucher lacing system and slip-resistant sole with acid and alkali resistant ladder grips. Ideal for all kinds of outdoor actives such as hiking, paintballing or hunting.

MAGNUM STORM TRAIL LITE UNIFORM TRAINERS 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: M800290-021

£79.95

Product Ref: M801593-021-01

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FOOTWEAR

BRANDIT GLADSTONE BOOTS Smart vintage style boots with a breathable leather upper, warm and fast-wicking teddy fleece inner lining, oil and slip resistant rubber outsole, and 9 eyelets with speed lacing system. Perfect for everyday use. Excellent in colder weather. Product Ref: 9015-5

£59.95

BRANDIT TACTICAL SIDE ZIP BOOTS Enduring and breathable tactical boots with suede and nylon upper, warm Thinsulate thermal inner lining, slip-resistant rubber outsole, reinforced toe cap and heel, durable side zipper, padded collar and 9 eyelets for a custom fit. Excellent choice for everyone who is looking for military quality footwear designed for demanding situations. Product Ref: 9017-70

BRANDIT PHANTOM BOOTS 10 EYELET Robust and comfortable military boots with leather upper, 10 eyelets, safety steel cap and slip resistant, screwed and glued rubber sole. Ideal for cadets, guards and service personnel. Product Ref: 9002-2

£49.95

BRANDIT KENYON BOOTS Comfortable and stylish boots made of breathable soft suede leather, with robust rubber sole, 6 eyelets and speed lacing system, lightly padded interior and padded collar. Great for everyday wear. Product Ref: 9029-70

£54.95

£49.95

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JACK PYKE HUNTERS BOOTS 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. The boots also have padded tongue and heel technology, and speed lace system. Product Ref: JBOOHUN

£135.00

FIRST TACTICAL MEN’S 7” OPERATOR BOOTS

PENTAGON ACHILLES 8” TREKKING BOOTS

PENTAGON ACHILLES XTR 6” TACTICAL 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.

Lightweight and breathable trekking boots made of suede leather and 1200D Nylon Ripstop, with water-resistant Dintex membrane, Coolmax inner liner, removable Ortholite insole, EVA midsole and outer rubber sole, rubberised and strengthen toe cap and heel, speed lacing system and padded tongue and collar. Part of Pentagon Tactical Duty series.

Durable and lightweight tactical boots made of 1200D Nylon Ripstop and leather, with waterproof Hydroguard membrane, impact absorbing EVA midsole, high-traction rubber outsole with multi-directional lugs, brake zone on the heel, rubberised and strengthen toe cap and heel, and padded tongue and ankle. Offer unmatched support and comfortable wear.

Product Ref: K15033-04DT Product Ref: 165010-019

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£99.90

Product Ref: K15030-01

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FOOTWEAR

VIPER COVERT BOOTS Ultra lightweight combat boots with suede and Cordura upper, leather finish on Achilles tendon and collar, durable slip and oil resistant outsole, padded tongue and collar for added comfort, heat treated Viper logo at the ankle and tongue, and non-metallic seven-stage eyelet lace up fastening. Ideal for law enforcement personnel or Airsoft and paintballing. Product Ref: VBOOCOVBLK

£45.00

VIPER SPECIAL OPS BOOTS

HIGHLANDER ELITE FORCES BOOTS

HIGHLANDER ECHO BOOTS

Lightweight and breathable tactical boots made of suede leather and durable 1000D Cordura, with high-performance EVA rubber outsole, moisture-wicking removable Viper insole, comfortable inner padding, padded tongue, 7 eyelets and side zippers secured with hook-and-loop.

Comfortable combat leather boots with genuine leather upper, waterproof and breathable membrane, EVA padded shock-absorbing footbed, an internal steel shank for exceptional support on rough terrain, PU and rubber outsole for a better grip, padded ankle collar and tongue for comfort, and non-reflective metal speed lacing system. Excellent for rugged outdoors.

Lightweight military style boots made of hard-wearing suede and Cordura, with aero-mesh panels, EVA insole, moulded acid, oil and fuel resistant sole, reinforced toe, seven eyelets with silent speed lace system, and padded tongue and ankle. Offer support, extra breathability and moisture control Product Ref: FOT145-TA

Product Ref: VBOOSOPMC

£79.95

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Product Ref: FOT144-BN

£84.95

£54.95

FOOTWEAR

1000 MILE 4 SEASON WALK SOCKS

1000 MILE ULTIMATE LIGHTWEIGHT WALKING SOCKS

These durable, single layer socks offer superior fit, support and comfort, and come with an extended padded heel zone, top and arch venting, arch bracing and flat toe seam to reduce irritation. Recommended for 4-seasons walking.

Sturdy socks with innovative design and material technology, unique double layer construction of moisture-wicking inner Tactel layer and a moisture absorbing merino wool-mix outer layer, braced arc and flat toe seam.

Product Ref: 2240S

Product Ref: 3195N

£14.95

£11.99

1000 MILE APPROACH SOCKS

1000 MILE FUSION WALKING SOCKS

1000 MILE BREEZE LITE SOCKS

Functional socks with 1000 Mile own double layer construction of moisture-wicking inner Tactel layer and moisture-absorbing merino wool-mix outer layer, arch bracing and heel power grips. Perfect for a variety of activities in warmer weather.

Innovative 3-4 season double layer socks with moisture-absorbing merino wool-mix outer layer and moisture-wicking inner Tactel layer, arch bracing, padded Achilles tendon and extra padding for toe, ball and heel zones. Designed for maximum performance.

Lightweight socks with breathable NILIT BREEZE layer and cool ultra-soft liner, braced arch, padded heel and toe areas, and multiple ventilation zones for added air circulation. Suitable for various activities such as running, racket sports, gym and cross-training.

Product Ref: 1998N

Product Ref: 2032S

Product Ref: 2010W

£10.99

£13.99

£10.95

FIRST TACTICAL ALL SEASON MERINO WOOL 6” SOCKS

FIRST TACTICAL COTTON 6” DUTY SOCKS 3-PACK

FIRST TACTICAL PERFORMANCE 6” SOCKS

Moisture-wicking and quick-drying merino wool crew sock with high density cushioning, seamless ring toe construction, integrated over top mesh panels and anchored arch band. Suitable for medium height tactical boots.

Lightweight, moisture-wicking and quick-drying socks made from finely gauged natural fibre, with seamless toe construction, integrated over top mesh panels and extra cushioning beneath the sole for all-day comfort in any weather conditions.

Tactical performance crew sock with excellent moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties, enhanced arch support, anchored arch band, reinforced heel and toe, and lightweight ultra-sheer leg design limits slipping and rolling.

Product Ref: 160005-017

Product Ref: 160001-019

Product Ref: 160003-019

£9.95

£13.95

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FOOTWEAR

HIGHLANDER MERINO WOOL CREW LINER SOCKS

HIGHLANDER BASE WOOL SOCKS Comfortable and breathable socks with wool rich construction for extra warmth, braced arch and ankle, padded heel and toe, and flatlock toe seam. Perfect to wear in lower temperatures.

Soft, fast-wicking and fast-drying socks with merino wool rich construction, braced arch, ventilation zone on the upper bridge, reinforced heel and toe, and flatlock toe seam. Can be worn on its own or with another sock. Ideal for use in colder temperatures.

Product Ref: SOC121-B/G

Product Ref: SOC130-CH

£8.95

£8.45

HIGHLANDER BAMBOO TREKKING SOCKS

WISPORT SUMMER TREKKING SOCKS

PENTAGON PIONEER 2.0 TREKKING SOCKS COOLMAX

Lightweight and comfortable socks with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, braced arch and ankle, padded heel and toe, and flatlock toe seam. Keeps feet dry and odour-free. Great for everyday wear and any outdoor activity.

Durable and comfortable socks with a soft lining and ventilation zones in all critical places, washing-resistant and antibacterial CoolMax finish, padding and reinforcements around heel and toes, special stitching on the instep, and flat seams around toes. Designed for hiking in warmer climates or summer.

Product Ref: SOC124-BK

Product Ref: SUM-TREK-BZ

Product Ref: K14022-2.0-17

£10.95

£6.95

£7.00

PROPPER WOOL PERFORMANCE BOOT SOCKS

HELIKON HEAVYWEIGHT SOCKS

MFH EXTRA WARM SOCKS LONG

Thick socks with wide, non-pinching welt, anatomic heel construction, strengthened support zones and flatlock toe seam. Guarantee comfort, warmth and protection even during intensive and prolonged wear. Excellent for a variety of outdoor activities in low temperatures.

Comfortable and warm, classic long socks made of full terry cloth. Perfect for a vast variety of outdoor activities, fishing, hiking and camping.

Product Ref: F56795G001

Product Ref: SK-HWT-WA-01

Product Ref: 13653B

£14.95

£11.95

£9.95

Durable and lightweight socks with cushioned footbed, ventilation channels for increased breathability and moisture-wicking, and antimicrobial Copper CuTec fibres and AlphaSan Silver based technology for added protection from odour or stains. Ideal for trekking and hiking.

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Breathable and hard-wearing crew long socks with heel and toe reinforcements, elasticated midsole, flatlock stitching and Coolmax technology and perspiration vents that improve breathability and moisture-wicking. Perfect for everyday use, outdoor activities and work.

FOOTWEAR

HELIKON SNOWFALL LONG GAITERS

WISPORT YETI GAITERS

Full-length hiking gaiters made of laminated Cordura, with elasticated calf band made of VersaStretch fabric, length-adjustable stirrup straps, full-length storm flap, and heavy-duty hooks for lace-attachments. Protect boots, pants and calves against snow, mud, sand and water. Part of the Helikon’s Outback Line. One size fits all.

Robust 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.

Product Ref: BU-SLG-CD-11

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Product Ref: YETI-MC

FOX OUTDOOR AQUA SHOES NEOPRENE

MAGNUM M-P.A.C.T INSOLES

Fast-draining and quick-drying water shoes made of neoprene foam, with comfortable TPR rubber outsole with non-slip tread, a soft collar with elastic drawstring cord surrounding the ankle, solid 3D mesh on sides and reinforced seams. Protect feet from sharp objects in the water. Perfect for water sports activities. Product Ref: 18315A

£25.00 62

JACK PYKE SHIRES WELLINGTON BOOTS Waterproof boots with a rubber upper and sole, gusset with strap and soft cotton lining. Perfect for everyday wear, gardening and dog walking, hunting and fishing, or camping and festivals. Product Ref: JBOOWSHG

£29.95

FROM £28.95

Lightweight insoles with a soft upper layer, lighter density bottom layer, dual impact absorbing elastomer pads and moisture-wicking footbed. Offers enhanced comfort, ventilation, stability and shock absorption. Product Ref: 56947-GREY

£12.95

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE REFLECTIVE ELASTIC LACES Made of tough elastic bungee cord, with spring-loaded quick release lock and high visibility reflective fleck. Perfect for all styles of running shoes, trainers or casual lace-ups. Ideal for any outdoor activities including running, cycling or hiking. One pair per pack. Product Ref: 6731N

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HELIKON SUMMIT BACKPACK

Bespoke escape backpack with 25L capacity, 4 internal mesh pockets and MOLLE panel, sleeping mat-convertible hydration system pocket, 2 external zippered pockets and water bottle pockets, additional beavertail transformable into an improvised bag, profiled shoulder straps with a semi-elastic chest strap, and 4 external handles. Can be attached to the back of a car seat.

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.

Product Ref: PL-BOB-NL-3501A

Product Ref: PL-SMT-CD-11

HELIKON BAIL OUT BAG BACKPACK

£114.00

£94.00

HELIKON RATEL MK2 BACKPACK

HELIKON EDC PACK BACKPACK

HELIKON GROUNDHOG PACK

All-purpose tactical backpack with approx. 25L capacity, hydration-compatible main compartment, an external utility and admin compartments, PALS webbing for additional MOLLE attachments, padded, stiffened and ergonomically shaped back, mesh-lined shoulder straps with sternum strap, removable hip belt and reinforced grab handle. Part of the Helikon Patrol Line.

EDC backpack made of 500D Cordura, with approx. 21L capacity, loop lined front compartment, hydration-compatible compartment, 2 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.

Small and functional hiking bag with 10L capacity, spacious main compartment with hydration bladder hanger, expandable front pocket, stowable mesh beavertail and side mesh pockets, MOLLE Lite webbing on sides, stiffened back with air mesh padding, profiled shoulder straps, minimalistic hip and chest belts and sturdy carrying handle. Product Ref: PL-GHG-NL-11

Product Ref: PL-RT2-CD-11

Product Ref: PL-EDC-CD-11

£63.00

£41.90

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£42.90 63

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MAXPEDITION RIFTCORE BACKPACK

MAXPEDITION ENTITY 23 CCW-ENABLED LAPTOP BACKPACK

Ergonomic tactical backpack made of water and abrasion resistant ballistic nylon, with 23L capacity, lockable main compartment, dedicated padded tablet compartment, quick release yoke-style shoulder straps with adjustable sternum strap, stowable padded waist belt and laser cut ATLAS Attachment Lattice System. Part of AGR Advanced Gear Research line.

Low profile urban backpack with 23L capacity, lockable main compartment with inner pockets, grayscale interior and tuckable magnetic wings for quick closure, lockable padded laptop compartment, ergonomic padded shoulder straps with adjustable sternum strap, removable waist belt, top carry handle, and a trolley handle pass-through for easy carrying while travelling.

Product Ref: RFCGRY

£249.95

MAXPEDITION GRIDFLUX SLING PACK Ergonomic sling pack with a lockable main compartment with internal organisation, dedicated padded tablet compartment, external fleece-lined semi-rigid EVA pocket, expandable water bottle pocket, reinforced padded shoulder strap, stowable swivelling stabiliser strap, sturdy grab handle and Laser cut ATLAS Attachment Lattice System. Part of AGR Advanced Gear Research line.

Product Ref: NTTPK23CH

£230.95

MAXPEDITION IRONCLOUD ADVENTURE TRAVEL BAG

MAXPEDITION MINI VALENCE SLING BAG

Comfortable travel pack, carry-on friendly for most flights, with a lockable padded main compartment with a grayscale interior, dedicated padded laptop and tablet compartments, reinforced yoke backpack straps and laser cut ATLAS Attachment Lattice System. Can be carried by the side handle, by the shoulder strap or by the backpack straps.

A compact version of the Maxpedition’s Valence Sling Bag, made of water and abrasion resistant ballistic nylon, with a unique convertible design, dual access main compartment, Loop-lined CCW compartment, front organiser compartment, high-grade 3D air mesh backing and repositionable and adjustable shoulder strap. Part of AGR Advanced Gear Research line.

Product Ref: GRFGRY

Product Ref: RCDGRY

£185.95

£256.95

Product Ref: MVLGRY

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WISPORT REINDEER 75L RUCKSACK

WISPORT SILVERFOX 2 40L RUCKSACK

The latest generation survival backpack made of Cordura Nylon, with 75L capacity, large main compartment with 2 separate chambers, 2 lid pockets, 2 side sleeve pockets and 2 detachable side pockets, quick-detach and FAS Plus Ergonomic carrying system, air mesh padded back with removable aluminium frame, adjustable shoulder straps and reinforced waist belt.

Survival backpack made of PU coated Cordura Nylon, with 40L capacity, 2-way access main compartment with removable internal organiser, hydration compartment, 2 spacious side pockets, PALS webbing, SAS Plus carrying system, air mesh padded back, adjustable and padded body contour shoulder straps with sternum strap, and removable, wide hip belt with padded support.

Product Ref: REINDEER75ATACS-IX

Product Ref: SILVERFOXII40RAL7013

FROM £159.95

WISPORT CROSSFIRE SHOULDER BAG AND 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. Product Ref: CROSSFIRECOYOTE

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FROM £139.95

WISPORT STORK BAG Multipurpose tactical duffle bag made of water-resistant nylon, with approx. 50L capacity, large main compartment with 2 internal pockets and stiffened bottom, multiple external pockets, PALS webbing, removable shoulder strap with shoulder pad, and durable carrying handles. Ideal as a travel carry-all or grab-and-go pack. Product Ref: STORKCOYOTE

FROM £99.95

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: FALCONRAL7003

FROM £149.95 65

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HAZARD 4 PILLBOX HARDSHELL DAYPACK HAZARD 4 FREELANCE SMALL PHOTO SLING PACK Professional sling bag made of Invista 1000D Cordura, with approx. 14.5L capacity, 2-way access padded main compartment with removable dividers, padded laptop/tablet compartment, front admin compartment and semi-hard case, 3D thermoformed padded back panel, and wide 3D padded shoulder strap with stabiliser strap. Perfect for carrying cameras, tablets or drones.

Hardshell backpack made of water-repellent Invista 1000D Cordura, with a lined main compartment with movable padded dividers, a front admin organiser compartment, CCW compartment, MOLLE attachment points, ergonomically padded back panel, padded shoulder straps with a chest strap, and removable wide waist strap. Safely holds a camera, other electronics and additional gear.

Product Ref: H4-FTO-FLC-CYT

£139.95

Product Ref: H4-BKP-PBX-BLK

£179.95

HAZARD 4 PLAN-C DUAL STRAP EVAC PACK

HAZARD 4 LONGSHOT DELUX LONG GUN BAG

HAZARD 4 MPC MULTI PISTOL CARRIER

Tactical backpack with approx. 18L capacity, large main compartment with removable padded divider and two mesh pockets, hydration bladder compartment, admin compartment and a semi-hard case at the front, 2 side pockets, 3D thermoformed ergonomic padded back panel, adjustable padded shoulder straps with stratum strap, and multiple MOLLE attachment points.

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. Can be used as a handbag, shoulder bag or with optional straps as a backpack. Fits most up to 40” long assault rifles equipped with optics and inserted mags. Can also be used as a shooting mat.

All-purpose tactical transporter bag made of Invista 1000D Cordura, with a lockable main compartment with removable divider panels and stiffened floor, adjustable shoulder strap, heavy-duty padded handles and front and sides modular MOLLE webbing. Perfect for carrying precious items such as hard drives, lenses, electronic devices, etc. Product Ref: H4-RNG-MPC-BLK

Product Ref: H4-BKP-PLC-CYT

Product Ref: H4-RFL-LGST-CYT

£132.95

£192.95

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CONDOR TITAN ASSAULT PACK Quality combat backpack with 40L capacity, double access main compartment, backside compartment with padded sleeve for up to 15” laptop or hydration bladder, top front compartment with an organiser panel and 2 side zip pockets. Complete with Airflow back system for increased ventilation and back support, anatomically designed shoulder straps and MOLLE for additional attachments. Perfect for military personnel as well as camping and hiking.

CONDOR VENTURE PACK Original backpack with 27.5L capacity, main compartment with padded laptop sleeve and 3 mesh pockets, front compartment with admin organiser, open top compartment in the middle, padded 2.5L hydration compartment, MOLLE webbing and additional external front pocket. Complete with padded and reinforced back section, adjustable shoulder straps and detachable waist belt.

Product Ref: 111073-002

Product Ref: 160-001

FROM £162.95

FROM £87.95

CONDOR FRONTIER OUTDOOR PACK

CONDOR ROVER PACK

CONDOR CONVOY 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.

Multi-function tactical backpack with a clamshell design, large main compartment with colour contrast interior and padded laptop storage, stiffened and padded back with Airflow System and removable back support, ergonomic and padded shoulder straps, removable waist system, heavy-duty compression straps and laser cut MOLLE panel.

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: 111074-019

Product Ref: 111138-498

Product Ref: 169-001

FROM £125.95

£105.95

FROM £72.95

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CIVILIAN GRAYMAN PATROL PACK THERMO CAP DAY PACK CIVILIAN DROPSHOT RACKET STYLE PADDED RIFLE CASE Tennis racket-style rifle carry case made of water-resistant, light and smooth Dobby Nylon, with approx. 37.9L capacity, padded main compartment with rifle attachment and lockable pull tabs, middle admin compartment for rifle mags, pistols, etc., 2 zippered and padded compartments for accessories, and removable shoulder strap. Perfect for carrying up to an M4 length rifle/shotgun.

Low-key urban backpack with hydration compatible main compartment, zipped middle compartment, padded and lockable laptop compartment, admin organiser pocket, semihard case for sunglasses, thermoformed moulded back panel, padded shoulder straps with a removable chest strap, detachable waist belt, 3 large grab handles, MOLLE webbing and D-Rings.

Product Ref: H4-CL-DRP-BLK

£126.95

£153.95

CIVILIAN GRAYMAN TAKEDOWN CARBINE SLING PACK

CIVILIAN GRAYMAN SMUGGLER PADDED RIFLE SLING PACK

CIVILIAN GRAYMAN KATO TABLET NETBOOK MESSENGER

Tactical sling pack with approx. 25.4L capacity, main compartment with padded and movable internal divider, a flat back compartment for a hydration bladder, 3 front utility pockets, 3D thermoformed padded back panel, 3D padded shoulder strap with stabiliser, and large grab handles throughout. Specially designed for carrying various rifles or carbines.

Large rifle sling bag made of PU coated Dobby Nylon, with a 39L capacity, lockable and padded main compartment with nylon rifle tie-downs and padded sleeve dividers, 3 external utility pockets, single back compartment, 3D thermoformed moulded back, padded shoulder strap and sturdy carrying handles. Fits rifles with mounted optics.

Practical shoulder bag with a loop-lined main compartment with adjustable divider and sleeve pockets, flap compartment, admin pocket under the flap, quilted side pouch, quilted tablet pocket at the back, adjustable shoulder strap with air mesh, removable belt strap and a padded top carry handle.

Product Ref: H4-CL-SMG-BLK

Product Ref: H4-CL-KTO-GRY

£169.95

£77.95

Product Ref: H4-CL-TKD-GRY

£132.95 68

Product Ref: H4-CL-PTO-GRY

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PROPPER EXPANDABLE BACKPACK

PROPPER U.C. PACK Fully customisable tactical backpack with a spacious, 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.

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 a hydration system. Product Ref: F562975236

FROM £110.00

Product Ref: F560875236

£120.00

PROPPER BAIL OUT BAG

PROPPER TACTICAL DUFFLE BAG

PROPPER PACKABLE BACKPACK

Hard wearing and practical bail out bag made of 600D Polyester, with two large, Loop-lined main compartments, 2 side pockets, 3 mag pouches, adjustable and detachable shoulder strap with removable pad, and MOLLE panels in the front for additional pouches. Excellent for military and law enforcement personnel, as well as for everyday carry or commuting.

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.

Lightweight and stowable backpack made of durable micro-ripstop Nylon, with a large main compartment, 2 external compartments, 2 side mesh pockets, adjustable and padded shoulder straps, and durable carrying handle. DWR treated for water repellency. Perfect for short walks, cycling or city sight-seeing. Product Ref: F56884D236

Product Ref: F56930A236ONESZ

Product Ref: F562375236

£41.95

FROM £93.95

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£37.95 69

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PENTAGON KRYER BACKPACK

PENTAGON QUICK BAG MOLLE compatible daypack made of 500D Cordura, with front zippered pocket, expandable bottom zippered pocket, main compartment with tablet pocket and exit port for hydration pipe, laser cut MOLLE panel, removable and padded shoulder straps and durable top carrying handle. Perfect for hiking, trekking and everyday use.

Multipurpose 24hr backpack made of 500D Cordura Nylon, with 2 roomy compartments, padded laptop sleeve and hydration bladder pocket, sturdy laser-cut MOLLE panels and bungee cord, air mesh back panel, padded shoulder straps with quick-release buckles and adjustable waist belt. Perfect for hiking, trekking and travel. Product Ref: K16085-03

£115.00

Product Ref: K16086-03

FROM £55.00

PENTAGON PHILON BACKPACK

PENTAGON PROMETHEUS BAG 45L

PENTAGON MESSENGER UTILITY BAG

Functional tactical backpack with 2 spacious compartments and hydration bladder section, 2 front utility pockets, padded back with non-slip pads, adjustable shoulder straps, waist belt and chest strap, and laser cut MOLLE webbing. Durable and water-resistant, it’s ideal for tactical use or hiking and travel.

Tactical duffel bag made of water-resistant 600D Polyester, with a 45L capacity, padded and lockable main compartment with a reinforced bottom, large side pockets, integrated, adjustable and air-mesh padded shoulder straps, and durable and padded carry handles. Perfect as a travel carry-all or gym bag.

Compact utility bag made of 640D Polyester, with the main compartment with a padded tablet pocket, practical front organiser, back pocket and a zippered compartment on the flap, hard wearing shoulder strap and laser cut MOLLE panel for attaching additional equipment. Product Ref: K16087-03

Product Ref: K16080-03

Product Ref: K16082-03

£71.00

£39.50

£30.00

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HIGHLANDER BEN NEVIS 85L RUCKSACK HIGHLANDER CERBERUS ASSAULT PACK 30L Spacious military day pack with 30L capacity, 2 main compartments with internal utility pockets, rear laptop/tablet compartment, insulated and padded front pocket, Air mesh back system, adjustable and padded shoulder straps and waist belt, Duraflex accessories and integrated rain cover. Designed in Scotland. Product Ref: TT183-HC

£69.95

Heavy duty trekking backpack made of 450D Nylon Honeycomb Ripstop, with 85L capacity, 2-way access main compartment, detachable and adjustable floating lid with 2 pockets, large elastane front and side pockets, T3 Tri-Active Adjust back system, heavily padded shoulder straps, removable chest strap and padded waist belt with zippered pouches. Integrated rain cover stored at the bottom of the backpack. Product Ref: RUC246-BL

£112.95

HIGHLANDER VORLICH 40L BACKPACK

HIGHLANDER SUMMIT 40L BACKPACK

Spacious hiking backpack made of lightweight 210D Nylon, with hydration compatible 2-way access main compartment, 2 lid pockets, elasticated front and side pockets, EVA/Mesh moulded back system, padded shoulder straps with chest strap, removable hip belt with extra compartments, Pole Park attachment for walking poles, and a rain cover inside the hidden bottom pocket.

Lightweight hiking backpack with 40L capacity, large main compartment with drawcord divider, 2-way access and sleeve for a hydration bladder, zippered front pocket, 2 lid pockets, 2 side pockets, AVB Air vented back system, padded shoulder straps and chest strap with whistle buckle. Zippered compartment at the bottom of the pack stores detachable rain cover.

Product Ref: RUC253-BL

Product Ref: RUC179-FG

Product Ref: RUC192-TD

£62.95

£52.95

£32.95

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HIGHLANDER TREE CAMO BACKPACK 25L Durable and water-resistant backpack in unique Three Deep camo pattern, with 25L capacity, upper front admin pocket, lower front utility compartment, 2 side mesh pockets, mesh padded back, lightly padded shoulder straps and hard wearing carrying handle. Ideal for military, hunting or Airsoft enthusiasts.

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FIRST TACTICAL SPECIALIST 1-DAY BACKPACK

MOLLE compatible 3-day tactical backpack with approx. 62L capacity, large loop-lined main compartment, front admin compartment, full-size side pockets, numerous smaller individual pockets, generously padded back and shoulder straps, and Hook and Hang Thru System for storing oversized gear. Ideal for law enforcement and military personnel.

Robust tactical backpack made of water-resistant 1000D Nylon, with approx. 36L capacity, 5 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: 180035-019

Product Ref: 180005-060

FIRST TACTICAL TACTIX 3-DAY BACKPACK

£194.95

FIRST TACTICAL CROSSHATCH SLING PACK Ergonomic and functional tactical sling pack constructed of tough 1000D Nylon, with approx. 19L capacity, 4 external pockets, 3 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: 180011-019

£79.95 72

£99.95

FIRST TACTICAL RECOIL RANGE BAG Tactical bag made of tough 600D Polyester with closed-cell foam padding, with approx. 40.5L capacity and 13 specialised internal pockets and compartments, 6 external pockets, removable and adjustable shoulder strap with non-slip padding, durable grab handles and MOLLE panel for optional attachments. Product Ref: 180000-060

£79.95

FIRST TACTICAL SUMMIT SIDE SATCHEL Durable and functional tactical satchel made of 1000D Nylon, with approx. 8L capacity, spacious main compartment, a hidden back CCW pocket, 5 external pockets, reliable internal hook and loop mounting platform and padded shoulder strap. Product Ref: 180012-830

£69.95

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BRANDIT AVIATOR 65 BACKPACK

BRANDIT COMTBAT BACKPACK

Robust hiking backpack with 65L capacity, water-resistant construction, spacious main compartment, flap pocket and 2 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.

Heavy-duty military backpack with a water-resistant inner coating, 65L capacity, large main compartment with internal sleeve pocket, separate bottom boot compartment, 2 side pockets and 2 pockets inside the top cover, padded shoulder straps, durable carrying handle and removable and adjustable waist strap.

Product Ref: 8016-14

Product Ref: 8003-10

£69.95

£24.95

BRANDIT US COOPER PATCH RUCKSACK

BRANDIT URBAN CRUISER BACKPACK

BRANDIT CANVAS BAG LARGE

A functional everyday backpack with 20L capacity, spacious main compartment, small front zip pocket and 2 side mesh pockets, external bungee cord web and boardcatcher straps, padded back, adjustable padded shoulder straps with a chest strap, and adjustable waist belt.

Large army-style canvas bag with a spacious main compartment with protective side flaps and sleeve pocket, expandable front pocket, side and rear attachments loops, and detachable and adjustable wide shoulder strap. Ultra-portable and lightweight, perfect for daily commuting or travel.

Product Ref: 8030-147

Product Ref: 8002-70

£26.95

£15.95

Reliable tactical backpack with 25L capacity, 2 large main compartments and 2 front admin pockets, concealed hydro pack sleeve, ergonomically designed shoulder straps, removable quick-release hip belt, multiple MOLLE attachment points and a large front loop panel for customisation. Perfect for military personnel, camping, hiking or travel. Product Ref: 8022-14

BRANDIT US COOPER RUCKSACK MEDIUM Durable and water-resistant 25L military backpack with 2 separate main compartments, 2 front admin pockets, rear hydro pocket, padded back, adjustable air mesh padded shoulder straps, adjustable and removable hip belt, multiple lateral compression straps and robust MOLLE attachment points. Product Ref: 8007-70

£27.95

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FOX OUTDOOR WATERPROOF DUFFLE BAG DRY PAK 20

FOX OUTDOOR WATERPROOF DUFFLE BAG DRY PAK 60

FOX OUTDOOR WATERPROOF DUFFLE BAG DRY PAK 40

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 2 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.

Compact and foldable tube-shaped waterproof bag with 60L 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.

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.

Product Ref: 30529

Product Ref: 30527

Product Ref: 30528

£61.95

£54.95

£56.95

DIRECT ACTION GHOST MK2 BACKPACK

DIRECT ACTION DRAGON EGG MK2 BACKPACK

DIRECT ACTION DUST 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, 4 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-AGR

Product Ref: BP-DEGG-CD5-UGS

Product Ref: BP-DUST-CD5-PSS

£129.00

£119.00

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VIPER COVERT PACK

VIPER TACTICAL JAGUAR PACK

Compact tactical backpack with padded bladder pocket, fleece-lined front compartment, 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, 4 D-ring attachments, 2 Viper retainers and loop ID panel with heat treated Viper logo at the front.

Uniquely designed patrol pack made of durable Hex-Tech Ripstop fabric, with 19L capacity, spacious main compartment with an internal sleeve pocket and clamshell opening, quick-release helmet hammock, front utility pocket, padded shoulder straps with a chest strap, webbing utility loops on both sides, and laser cut MOLLE webbing. Product Ref: VBAGJAGG

£38.95

Product Ref: VBAGCOVC

£38.00

VIPER BANSHEE PACK

VIPER SNAPPER PACK

VIPER COVERT SHOULDER PACK

Versatile sling bag made of durable HEX-TECH Ripstop, with approx. 12L capacity, front laser cut MOLLE webbing, large main compartment, small side zip pocket lined with a soft fleece, side mesh pocket with an elastic brim, padded back panel, and adjustable and padded quick-release shoulder strap with small zip pocket.

Compact shoulder bag made of tough HEX-TECH Ripstop, with a padded main compartment and tablet-compatible internal pocket, large protective flap with a transparent inner zip pocket and large outside zip pocket, laser cut MOLLE webbing throughout, removable quick-release shoulder strap with a padded wrap, and padded carry handle on the top.

Lightweight and versatile tactical shoulder bag with adjustable shoulder strap, large main compartment with 2 internal slip pockets, 2 front utility pockets, covert rear pocket and 2 side sleeve pockets. PU coated, ideal for everyday use.

Product Ref: VBAGBANG

£21.55

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Product Ref: VBAGCSG

£26.50

Product Ref: VBAGSNAPG

£26.95 75

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HELIKON GUARDIAN CHEST RIG

HELIKON TRAINING MINI RIG

Functional chest rig made of Cordura Nylon, designed to work with a backpack and belt kit, with padded cross-back shoulder straps and waist strap, 2 utility pouches, 3 double mag pockets, 2 open-top standard mag pouches, 2 mesh pockets, PALS webbing for additional MOLLE attachments, and channels on straps for wiring, antenna, hydration tubes etc.

Universal, removable and adjustable H-harness with adaptable hip, double rifle mag insert, main pouch with internal organiser and mesh pocket, 4 fixed small pouches, movable pouch flaps with position markers, 2 fixed AK/AR rifle mag pouches, central cargo pocket, MOLLE/PALS panel at the bottom and 3 personalisation panels. Product Ref: KK-TMR-CD-12

FROM £71.90

Product Ref: KK-GCR-CD-11

FROM £71.90

HELIKON CHEST PACK NUMBAT

HELIKON E&E POUCH

HELIKON MINI SERVICE POCKET

Functional and easily accessible chest pack made of 500D Cordura Nylon, with detachable inner organiser and map pocket, 2 elastic front pockets, elastic cord at the bottom and 3D mesh back panel. Provides space for organising maps, compasses and other outdoor essentials. Intended to be carried on the chest so won’t interfere with backpack shoulder straps.

Strong and functional, lightly padded multipurpose pocket with 2L capacity, weather-resistant flap, internal nylon slots and cord loop, drainage grommets at the bottom and external MOLLE webbing. Perfect organiser for essential tools and accessories can be easily attached to any belt, MOLLE backpack or vest. Part of the Helikon’s Bushcraft Line.

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.

Product Ref: TB-NMB-CD-11

Product Ref: MO-U03-CD-12

Product Ref: MO-MSP-CD-12

£49.90

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MAXPEDITION DAILY ESSENTIALS POUCH

MAXPEDITION ACCORDION UTILITY POUCH

MAXPEDITION COMPACT ADMIN POUCH

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.

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.

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: DEPGRY

Product Ref: AUPGRY

Product Ref: CAPGRY

£46.95

£54.95

£45.95

MAXPEDITION FR-1 MEDICAL POUCH

MAXPEDITION 12” X 5” BOTTLE HOLDER

MAXPEDITION FATTY POCKET ORGANIZER

Practical bottle holder made of 1000D ballistic Nylon with DuPont Teflon fabric protector, with closed-cell foam-padded main compartment, front zippered pocket, adjustable carry strap, PALS webbing and loop field for patches. Designed to carry a large water bottle, a camera lens and other similar shaped objects.

The pocket organiser made of water and abrasion resistant 1000D ballistic Nylon, with a clamshell opening, multiple inner pockets and elastic bands, large carry handle, back MOLLE straps and front loop field for patches. Drops into or attaches onto a backpack or bag. Ideal for carrying important travel documents, tools and outdoor accessories.

Product Ref: 0323F

Product Ref: 0261F

£56.95

£31.95

Specialised medical pouch made of lightweight, water and abrasion resistant 1000D ballistic Nylon, with the adaptable interior, draw bridge opening, multiple zipped and mesh pockets and elastic loops, durable carry handle, PALS webbing and exterior shock cord for lashing. Product Ref: 0226F

£49.95

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COMBAT GEAR

CONDOR VANQUISH PLATE CARRIER

CONDOR RONIN CHEST RIG Fully adjustable tactical chest rig with quick-release buckles and durable Nylon straps, 2 waist panels, internal map pockets, multiple MOLLE attachment points, air mesh padded H-harness, front and back Velcro patch straps, 2 metal D-rings and carrying handle with soft fleece material. One size fits most.

Compact, low profile customisable plate carrier with easy access plate pockets, front document pocket, removable buckle for attachments (female end), front and rear MOLLE webbing, air mesh padding, durable drag handle and adjustable shoulder straps with shoulder pads and hook and loop guides. Part of versatile Condor Vanquish Armor System. Product Ref: 201079-498

FROM £68.95

Product Ref: MCR7-498

FROM £48.95

CONDOR TIDEPOOL HYDRATION CARRIER Compact, low profile and functional hydration carrier with clamshell design for easy bladder access, removable shoulder and sternum straps, outside zip pocket for storing smaller items, MOLLE webbing and loop panel for morale or identification patches. Perfect for vehicle drivers and operators. Compatible with any plate carrier or chest rig. Product Ref: 111030-498

FROM £43.95 78

CONDOR GENERAL PURPOSE POUCH

CONDOR VT HOLSTER

Universal, MOLLE compatible pouch with a spacious main compartment, 2-way zip closure, pull tabs, elasticated inner mesh pocket and a drainage hole, external front zipped pocket and heavyweight webbing for additional attachments.

Vertically mounted, MOLLE compatible universal pistol holster made of high-quality nylon, with lightly padded double flap with large hook and loop closure, unique retention system with additional hook and loop strap to secure a weapon. The wrap-around design fits a variety of pistols, even with laser or flashlight mount.

Product Ref: MA67-498

FROM £18.95

Product Ref: MA69-498

FROM £21.95

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COMBAT GEAR

FLYYE MOLLE STYLE PC PLATE CARRIER Lightweight tactical vest made of durable and waterproof Cordura Nylon, with easy access compartments for soft or hard armour plates, integrated internal belt with elasticated section and side mesh pockets, heavy-duty MOLLE webbing for attaching extra accessories, emergency drag handle and adjustable padded shoulder straps. Product Ref: FY-VT-M010-MC

FLYYE PATHFINDER CHEST HARNESS

FLYYE VERSATILE HOLSTER MOLLE

Functional chest harness made of water-resistant Cordura Nylon, with large admin pouch with a variety of inner pockets including transparent map pouch and elastic strips, 4 front mag pouches and 2 side pistol mag pouches, adjustable and padded shoulder straps and adjustable waist belt. One size fits all.

An ambidextrous leg platform made from Cordura Nylon, with hidden holster suitable for most pistols, 2 built-in pistol mag pouches, non-slip PVC back panel, adjustable leg and belt straps, and heavy-duty MOLLE webbing.

Product Ref: FY-VT-C010-MC

Product Ref: FY-HR-C001-MC

FROM £32.95

FROM £125.95

FLYYE EV UNIVERSAL DOUBLE MAGAZINE POUCH MOLLE Universal double magazine pouch made of water-resistant Cordura Nylon, with 2 mag compartments with elastic securing loops, non-slip tabs and drainage holes at the bottom, and MOLLE webbing.

FLYYE GPS POUCH MOLLE Functional, MOLLE compatible GPS pouch made of water-resistant Cordura Nylon, with Velcro-secured main compartment with a transparent front wall and a drainage hole at the bottom. Perfect for storing GPS navigation device, the pouch allows the user to handle the GPS unit without having to remove it from the pouch.

Product Ref: FY-PH-M024-MC

FROM £20.95

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FLYYE MEDICAL FIRST AID KIT POUCH MOLLE Practical medical pouch made of durable Cordura Nylon, with a single inner pocket and multiple elastic bands, YKK pull zipper closure and UTX snaps. Designed for storing technician first aid kits, medical accessories and tools. Product Ref: FY-PH-C006-MC

Product Ref: FY-PH-C026-MC

FROM £22.95

FROM £18.95

COMBAT GEAR

FIRST TACTICAL TACTIX 6X10 UTILITY POUCH

FIRST TACTICAL INTERNAL KNEE PADS

Tough utility pouch made of water-resistant texturised 500D Nylon, with interior mesh pocket and 4 hooked platform attachments. Perfect for storing smaller gear, larger tools, electronics, camera or smartphone, or food products.

Durable knee pads with soft EVA compression moulded foam padding, texturised outer mesh fabric, closed-cell foam structure, venting channels and geometric impact 3D profile. Compatible with First Tactical trousers with knee pad pockets. 2 pads per pack.

Product Ref: 180014-830

£22.95

Product Ref: 142501-019

£9.45

FIRST TACTICAL TACTIX 9X6 UTILITY POUCH

FIRST TACTICAL TACTIX 3X6 UTILITY POUCH

Durable utility pouch built of water-resistant texturised 500D Nylon, with internal mesh pocket and 4 hooked platform attachments. Excellent for storing smaller gear, tools, maps and notepads.

Strong utility pouch constructed of water-resistant texturised 500D Nylon, with removable and reversible foam sleeve and 2 hooked platform attachments. Ideal for storing short, narrow tools and camera or portable GPS devices.

Product Ref: 180013-830

£22.95

Product Ref: 180016-830

£17.95

FIRST TACTICAL TACTIX WAIST BELT Lynx Laser Cut Platform compatible with standard MOLLE/PALS systems, made of durable 500D Nylon, with stiffened and closed-cell foam construction, Pull Forward design, large front loop field and quality Duraflex hardware. Product Ref: 180048-830

£22.95

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COMBAT GEAR

VIPER ASSAULT PANEL

VIPER EXPRESS SIDE WINDER POUCH

VIPER STUFFA POUCH

Professional, MOLLE compatible tactical panel with a set of sewn-on vertical and horizontal pouches, hydration sleeve and PALS webbing platform on the back. Designed to work along with a chest rig, vest or backpack. Perfect for shooting range or Airsoft.

MOLLE compatible multipurpose pocket with an express opening system, padded main compartment, front compartment with internal organisers, expandable side sleeve pocket and 2 attachment straps on the back. Provides fast and easy access to essential gear, first aid kit, tools and accessories.

Volume-adjustable and MOLLE compatible pouch with a spacious main compartment with a weather-resistant lid with buckle fastening, 2 attachment straps at the back and exterior shock cord for lashing or size adjusting. Ideal for stocking necessary gear, first aid kit, tools and accessories.

Product Ref: VASPANC

Product Ref: VPEXSWC

£26.50

£14.95

Product Ref: VPSTUFC

VIPER EXPRESS UTILITY POUCH LARGE

VIPER ELITE UTILITY POUCH

VIPER SCROTE POUCH

Functional pocket with an express opening system, main compartment with internal slots and bungee retention loops, 2 attachment straps on the back, PALS webbing straps on each side and loop patch at the front for customisation. MOLLE compatible. Excellent for storing basic gear, first aid kit, tools and equipment.

Compact utility pouch with open top for fast draw, quick release bungee retainers, PALS webbing and 2 attachment straps at the back. Fits a variety of tools or accessories. Can be easily attached to any MOLLE-webbed vests, bags and rucksacks.

Multifunctional, water-resistant tactical carry pouch with a spacious zipped compartment with elasticated internal loops, and loop patch at the front for customisation. Can be attached to any belt or loop-lined surface. Perfect for storing first aid kit and tools.

Product Ref: VPUTEXLC

£14.50

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Product Ref: VELPUTC

£13.95

£14.50

Product Ref: VSCRC

£10.95

COMBAT GEAR

HAZARD 4 FRONTLINE ASSAULT RIFLE LOADOUT CHEST RIG

HAZARD 4 JELLY ROLL MEDIUM PADDED MOLLE LENS CASE

Complete chest rig made of durable and water-repellent Invista 1000D Cordura, with a set of sewn-on pouches including 8 front AR/AK mag pouches, 2 side utility pouches and a flat pocket under Velcro-patch flap. It features exclusive strap system allowing fit adjustment in just two pulls. Perfect for carrying mags, med-kit, radio and MRE’s.

Heavily padded MOLLE compatible case made of PU coated Invista 1000D Cordura, with an internal flap-top pocket for lens caps, wipes or filters, and wide loop area at the front for badges and patches. Fits one prime or wide-angle zoom lens. Product Ref: H4-JLR-55-CYT

£26.95

Product Ref: H4-CHE-FTAS-CYT

£149.95

MFH MISSION II UTILITY POUCH

MFH MAP CASE MOLLE

MFH MOLLE BAG

Versatile utility pouch made of 420D Cordura Nylon, with a spacious main compartment, an external zip mesh pocket, hook and loop surface at the back, attachment loops and top carrying handle. Perfect for military professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

MOLLE compatible map case with a functional main compartment with a clamshell zip opening, a detachable internal clear document sleeve and 2 large accessories pockets, front organiser pocket, 3 pen holders and loop panel for patches.

Multipurpose water bottle carrier with 2 zipped compartments, PALS webbing, durable D-Rings and HK-style slot snap hook, and front loop panel for customisation. Great for work, hiking, travel and everyday commute.

Product Ref: 30604R

Product Ref: 30609R

£20.95

£17.95

Product Ref: 30306R

£20.95

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COMBAT GEAR

PENTAGON ELPIS 15X15 POUCH

PENTAGON ZEUS PLATE CARRIER Low-profile tactical plate carrier for large and small plates. Made of 500D Nylon, it comes with laser cut MOLLE webbing, chest utility pocket, 3D mesh padding, 4-point stealth Duraflex buckles, and emergency quick-release and reassembly system. Comfortable and breathable, designed for prolonged use.

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 2 internal pockets. Can be effortlessly attached to any MOLLE-compatible vest or backpack. Product Ref: K17069-08WG

FROM £24.00

Product Ref: K20006-03

£106.50

PENTAGON ELPIS 15X10 POUCH

PENTAGON KEROS UTILITY POUCH

PENTAGON RAW TRAVEL KIT POUCH

Versatile, MOLLE compatible tactical organiser made of tough Cordura Nylon, with lightweight and compact design, genuine 2-way YKK zipper, snap hook for key attachment, 2 internal mesh pockets and external laser cut PALS. Can be easily attached to any MOLLE-compatible vest or backpack.

All-purpose tactical pouch made of robust Cordura Nylon, with genuine two-way YKK zipper, padded back to protect fragile gear, internal elasticated slip pocket and a removable insert with multiple elastic loops, and D-ring on the top. Can be quickly attached to any MOLLE-compatible vest or backpack.

Multi-purpose travel pouch with a single main compartment with 2 zippered inner mesh pockets and hanging loop, full zipper opening with genuine YKK zip and cord puller, texturised non-slip bottom and extremely strong handle. Perfect for storing all the necessary accessories while out and about. Product Ref: K17071-08WG

Product Ref: K17070-08WG

Product Ref: K17072-08WG

FROM £19.50

£16.95

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£12.95

COMBAT GEAR

MIL-TEC M.RELEASE MOLLE COMBAT VEST

MIL-TEC INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID KIT LASER CUT POUCH

Size-adjustable combat vest with 4 M4 mag pouches, 2 single pistol mag pouches, admin, radio and utility pouches, MOLLE webbing throughout and rescue hand grip on the back. Allows for one hand opening/release via front release handle and cable. Can be enhanced by padding or plates.

First aid pouch with hi-vis. red carrying handle, main compartment with 2-way clamshell zip opening, hook and loop flap and internal elastic loops, laser cut MOLLE panel with loop field for patches, and removable MOLLE fixing system on the back. Can be filled with first aid kit or other equipment.

Product Ref: 10740005

Product Ref: 13491049

£99.95

MIL-TEC MOLLE BELT POUCH LARGE Multifunctional everyday carry pouch with water-resistant PVC coating, spacious zipped main compartment with an inner slip pocket and elasticated bands, and external PALS webbing. Compatible with all MOLLE vests and backpacks. Perfect for storing first aid kit and tools. Product Ref: 13487149

£13.95

£19.95

MIL-TEC LASER CUT BELT POUCH SMALL 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. Product Ref: 13487349

£13.95

MIL-TEC PROTECT ELBOW PADS Specially designed elbow protectors with elastic hook and loop fasteners, thermoplastic rubber and soft EVA padding for added comfort and impact resistance. Perfect for military personnel, paintball and Airsoft. Sold in pairs. One size fits most. Product Ref: 16232349

£13.95

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EYEWEAR

WILEY X WX BOSS GLASSES Durable and lightweight glasses with classic design and unique wraparound fit, shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with water-repellent T-Shell hardcoat and removable facial cavity seal. Block 100% of UVA/UVB rays and guarantee distortion-free clarity. Zippered clamshell case and a microfiber cleaning cloth. Product Ref: CCBOS01

£99.95

WILEY X WX ECHO GLASSES

WILEY X WX GRAVITY GLASSES

WILEY X WX ENZO GLASSES

Strong and lightweight glasses with triloid nylon frames, shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with scratch-resistant T-Shell hardcoat, and removable facial cavity seal. Block 100% of UVA/UVB rays. Frames can be fitted with prescription lenses. Semi-hard zippered case and cleaning cloth included.

Lightweight glasses with shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with scratch-resistant T-Shell hardcoat, triloid nylon frames and removable facial cavity seal. Polarised Blue Mirror lens absorbing reflections across mirrored surfaces. Black semi-hard zippered case and cleaning cloth included.

Unique ballistic glasses with injected rubber temples, rubbered nose piece, shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with scratch- and fog-resistant T-Shell hardcoat, and removable facial cavity seal. Provide maximum glare reduction on sunny days and no colour distortion. Zippered clamshell case and cleaning cloth included.

Product Ref: CCECH03

Product Ref: CCGRA04

Product Ref: CCENZ01

£99.95

£149.95

£99.95

WILEY X WX VALOR GLASSES

WILEY X WX SLEEK GLASSES

WILEY X WX ROGUE GLASSES

Multi-functional glasses with low-profile triloid nylon frame and shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with scratch-resistant T-Shell hardcoat. Rated as OSHA grade occupational protective eyewear. Meet and exceed ANSI Z87.1-2003 high impact and optical performance standard. Semi-hard zipped case and cleaning cloth included.

Lightweight glasses with the thin temple, removable facial cavity seal, RX Ready frames and shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with scratch- and fog-resistant T-Shell hardcoat. Wiley X Climate Control series. Zippered clamshell case and cleaning cloth included.

Low-profile tactical glasses with WX curved temple system, double injected frame, adaptable Take Flight nose bridge and shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with scratch-resistant T-Shell hardcoat. Protective case and microfibre storage bag included.

Product Ref: CHVAL05

Product Ref: CCSLE01

Product Ref: 2802

£139.95

£99.95

£114.95

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EYEWEAR

SWISS EYE APACHE GLASSES Lightweight and durable shooting glasses with ballistic, shatterproof polycarbonate lenses with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating. Perfect eye protection from the wind, the sun (UV400) and unexpected fragments. Pouch and case included. Product Ref: 40231

£59.95

SWISS EYE RAPTOR GLASSES

SWISS EYE SUNGLASSES SANDSTORM

SWISS EYE SUNGLASSES NET

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. Microfibre cleaning pouch included.

Durable glasses with anti-allergic and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses, and lenses with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating. 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection up to 380 nm. Safety certificates: EN 12312-1, ANSI Z87.1, EN 166. Soft microfiber pouch included.

Lightweight shooting glasses with a shatterproof polycarbonate frame and lenses with anti-fog and anti-scratch coating, and adjustable nose pads. 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection up to 380 nm. Safety certificates: EN 12312-1, ANSI Z87.1, EN 166.

Product Ref: 10163

Product Ref: 40371

Product Ref: 40362

£34.95

£39.95

BOLLE TRACKER GLASSES

BOLLE BANDIDO GLASSES

WILEY X SPEAR GOGGLES

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 microfiber pouch included. Protection against UV radiation, medium impact energy, impact at extreme temperatures, and liquid drops.

Protective glasses with polycarbonate frame and temples, and polycarbonate lenses with ESP (Extra Sensory Perception) and anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings. Protection against UV and solar radiation, and low impact energy. Supplied with a cord.

NVG compatible goggles with triloid nylon frame, shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses with scratch-resistant T-Shell hardcoat, symmetrical venting system and removable facial cavity seal. Provide max glare reduction and no colour distortion, enhance contrast on low or medium light conditions.

Product Ref: 15645002

Product Ref: 15642000

Product Ref: SP293DLT

£19.95

£12.95

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CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

HIGHLANDER BLACKTHORN 1 XL TENT Inner pitch first trekking tent with a bedroom for one, side storage area, durable groundsheet, pre-attached high visibility guylines and taped seams. 2000mm hydrostatic head. Pitching time: 5 minutes. Zipped carry bag with handles included. Product Ref: TEN131XL-HG

£69.95

HIGHLANDER BLACKTHORN 2 TENT

HIGHLANDER HAWTHORN 2 TENT

HIGHLANDER BIRCH 3 TENT

Outer pitch first trekking tent with a bedroom for two, front porch storage area, tough groundsheet, pre-attached high visibility guylines and taped seams. 2000mm hydrostatic head. Pitching time: 5 minutes. Zipped carry bag with handles included.

Outer pitch first tunnel style tent with 2-person design, large porch area, fibreglass poles, steel pegs, high visibility guylines, taped seams and zippered carry bag. 2000mm hydrostatic head. Ideal for camping, trekking, hunting or festivals.

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

Product Ref: TEN132-HC

Product Ref: TEN142

Product Ref: TEN130-RTR

FROM £69.95

£109.95

£64.95

MFH TUNNEL TENT “HOCHSTEIN”

MIL-TEC TENT 2 PLUS 2 PERSON

MIL-TEC PYRAMID TENT ‘’TIPI’’

Summer tent for two, with mosquito net entrance, PU-coated 190T Nylon outer shell and durable groundsheet. 1200mm hydrostatic head. Compact carry bag included.

Summer tent for four, with a large sitting and storage area, strong groundsheet and fibreglass tent poles. 1200mm hydrostatic head. Compact carry bag with handles and shoulder strap 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.

Product Ref: 32143B

Product Ref: 14226100

Product Ref: 14227000

£44.95

£119.95

£99.95

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CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

HELIKON SUPERTARP Versatile shelter made of tough, coated ripstop polyester, with reinforced and glued seams and strengthened attachment points. Can be used as shelter, sleeping bag cover or emergency carrying sheet. Two covers included. Perfect for hunting, fishing, camping or travel. Product Ref: PO-STP-PO-14

£42.90

HIGHLANDER SLEEP CAPSULE MUMMY SLEEPING BAG

HIGHLANDER SLEEPLINE 350 DOUBLE SLEEPING BAG

HIGHLANDER SLEEPLINE 350 MUMMY SLEEPING BAG

Oversized mummy style sleeping bag with strong shell material, soft and snug interior, 250g/m2 Polyester Mono Hollowfibre filling, and 2-way anti-snag zippers with a full-length baffle. Excellent warmth to weight ratio. Season rating: 2. Comfort temperature: 8°C. Lower Limit: 5°C. Stuff sack included.

Comfortable standard sleeping bag with strong shell material, smooth interior fabrics, 350g/m2 Polyester Mono Hollowfibre filling and full-length 2-way zip with a baffle. Excellent for family camping and festivals. Season rating: 2-3. Comfort limit temperature: 5°C. Lower limit temperature: 3°C. Stuff sack included.

Classic, comfortable sleeping bag with durable shell material, soft inner fabrics, 350g/m2 Polyester Mono Hollowfibre filling and full-length 2-way zip with a baffle. Perfect for family camping and festivals. Season rating: 2-3. Comfort limit temperature: 5°C. Lower limit temperature: 3°C. Stuff sack included.

Product Ref: SB234-BL

Product Ref: SB229-DB

Product Ref: SB232-DB

£34.95

£42.95

£24.95

HIGHLANDER DRAGON’S EGG SLEEP SYSTEM

HIGHLANDER CRUSADER HAMMOCK

HIGHLANDER COMFORT CAMPER MAT

Lightweight and a hard-wearing hammock for one person with tarpaulin and integrated mosquito net with internal pockets. 2000mm hydrostatic head. Easy assembly. Perfect to use instead of a tent. Maximum load: 110kg.

Lightweight and comfortable sleeping mat made of ultralight and insulating EVA foam with a contoured shape for improved protection from cold, wet and debris. 3 season rating. Perfect for camping, hiking and backpacking. 2 elastic straps for storage included.

Product Ref: BIV005-OG

Product Ref: TA153

Product Ref: SM117-OG

£79.95

£54.95

£14.95

A waterproof and breathable sleeping system consisting of a bivi bag and a built-in self-inflatable mattress. 5000mm hydrostatic head. 2-way water-resistant zip closure and taped seams for extra waterproofing. Season rating: 4. Ideal for light, solo travelling.

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CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

HELIKON RANGE CHAIR Lightweight, foldable chair made of 500D Cordura and aluminium, with mesh panels for enhanced breathability and 2 mesh pockets for water bottle or similar items. Supports weight up to 150kg. Can be used on various grounds. Product Ref: AC-RCR-CD-11

FROM £81.90

HIGHLANDER DELUXE MOON CHAIR

HIGHLANDER LUMBAR CHAIR

MFH BW SLEEPING PAD

Oversized 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. Carrying 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.

Lightweight, comfortable and water-resistant folding sleeping pad made of EVA-foam. Easy to fold, carry and clean. Ideal for camping, hiking, festivals, work and travel.

Product Ref: FUR071-BL

Product Ref: FUR069

Product Ref: 31385

£62.95

£37.95

£29.95

HIGHLANDER MALLAIG DRYBAG 35L DUFFLE BAG

HIGHLANDER TROON DRYBAG 70L DUFFLE BAG

HIGHLANDER X-LIGHT DRY SACK 80L

Lightweight and foldable bag made of Trilaminate PVC, with 35L capacity, watertight main compartment with a rolltop opening, compression straps and reinforced and stiffened carry handle.

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

Product Ref: DB113-RD

£26.95

£27.95

£14.95

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Lightweight and flexible dry bag made of waterproof XTP LITE fabric (PU coated taffeta Polyamide), with watertight Roll and Clip closure system, taped seams and tube shape for the maximum capacity. 5000mm hydrostatic head.

CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

EARTHWELL KEWLER OPENER VACUUM BOTTLE 946ML 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. Product Ref: EA-792961

£44.95

EARTHWELL ROASTER LOOP VACUUM BOTTLE 592ML

EARTHWELL WOODIE VACUUM BOTTLE 650ML

EARTHWELL SINGLE WALL STEEL CUP 473ML

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 and phthalate-free. Dishwasher safe.

Stainless steel water bottle with a 650ml capacity, TempLock double wall vacuum insulation, precision crafted hardwood cap and elegant EarthGrip powder coat finish. Keeps content iced up to 72 hours and cold up to 24 hours. BPA and phthalate free. Dishwasher safe.

Reusable and nestable stainless steel pint cup with 473ml capacity and durable EarthGrip powder coat finish. Doesn’t transfer flavours. BPA and phthalate free. Dishwasher safe.

Product Ref: EA-793326

Product Ref: EA-792930

Product Ref: EA-792640

£32.95

£39.95

£11.95

HELIKON FOLD-A-CUP BIG

HIGHLANDER LARGE 300ML STEEL INSULATED MUG

WILDO CAMP-A-BOX

Multi-function foldable cup with 600ml capacity and convenient handle. Resistant to hot water, cold and crushing. Suitable for coffee, milk, tea, hot water and drinks. Easy to clean. Part of the Helikon’s Bushcraft Line.

Strong and durable mug made of high grade 18/8 stainless steel, with a 300ml capacity, double walled insulation and plastic handle. Keeps beverages at a steady temperature, cold or hot. Perfect for travelling and camping.

Smart eating set of the plate with lid, 2 Fold-a-Cups, cutting board, spice shaker and Spork. Small enough for the backpack pocket and BPA-free.

Product Ref: TK-FCB-PP-02

Product Ref: CP041

Product Ref: 14671000

£6.45

£8.95

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CAMPING AND SURVIVAL HELIKON TRITAN BOTTLE WIDE MOUTH 1 LITRE 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. Doesn’t impact flavours and is environment-friendly. Perfect choice for the gym and outdoor enthusiasts. Product Ref: HY-WM1-TT-01

£8.50

KLEAN KANTEEN WIDE MOUTH INSULATED 355ML BOTTLE CAFE CAP 2.0

KLEAN KANTEEN 592ML CLASSIC INSULATED BOTTLE LOOP CAP

An insulated version of the original Klean Kanteen Classic bottle with high-performance, double wall Insulated bottle with an electropolished interior vacuum insulation, wide mouth, electropolished which doesn’t retain or impart flavours, leak-proof and easy to clean Café Cap 2.0, and high-performance interior and leakproof Loop Cap. Keeps contents hot 20 hours, or iced 50 hours. Portable, reusable, vacuum insulation to keep the content hot for up to and recyclable. 8 hours. Perfect for enjoying your coffee on the go.

Classic stainless steel water bottle with a 532ml capacity, wide mouth, electropolished interior and leakproof Sport Cap 3.0 with soft silicone spout. Easy to clean. Dishwasher safe. Fits in most cup holders and standard bike cages.

Product Ref: K12VWPCC-SC

Product Ref: K20VCPPL-FP

Product Ref: K18CPPS-BS

£25.95

FROM £25.15

FROM £15.95

KLEAN KANTEEN 473ML TUMBLER VACUUM INSULATED

HIGHLANDER HYDRATOR WATER BOTTLE 850ML

JACK PYKE STAINLESS HIP FLASK 8OZ

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.

Tritan water bottle with 850ml capacity, transparent finish, screw cap with a lockable leak-proof lid and high flow spout. Easy filling and pouring. BPA free. Perfect for backpack’s side pouch.

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: K16VSSC-PS

Product Ref: CP231-GN

Product Ref: BJFLAHIPST8

FROM £19.75

£9.95

£7.95

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KLEAN KANTEEN CLASSIC 532ML BOTTLE WITH SPORT CAP 3.0

CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

GRAYL ULTRALIGHT WATER PURIFIER BOTTLE + FILTER GRAYL Ultralight Purifier allows you to purify water anywhere with just one press. With a 473ml capacity and compact, durable construction, it’s perfect for camping, hiking and travel. Comes with the outer refill, inner press, interchangeable purifier cartridge and loop cap for easy attachment. Product Ref: GR-004355

£59.95

KATADYN MINI MICROFILTER The lightest and most compact water filter on the market. Durable and easy to use, reduces chemicals, improves the taste of water and doesn’t require batteries to operate. Comfortably fits in a jacket pocket or waist pack, and is ideal for hiking, hunting, travel, bushcraft or camping.

Gravity water filter with high-quality AntiClog Ultra Flow Filter, water level indicator window and removable outlet hose with quick-release auto shut off valve. Removes bacteria, cysts and sediments. Ideal for families, camps, expeditions, tour operators, scouts or military use.

GRAB&GO EMERGENCY KIT 1 PERSON Fully equipped emergency kit made of durable and water-repellent 600D Polyester, designed for paramedic personnel and active outdoor users. It features padded main compartment, 2 side pockets, 1 back pocket and clear ID pocket, and adjustable shoulder straps.

Product Ref: 27126

Product Ref: 27139

Product Ref: 16027801

£119.95

£109.95

£99.95

HELIKON AUTOMOTIVE MED KIT POUCH

PENTAGON HIPPOKRATES FIRST AID KIT

MAXPEDITION LIGHTWEIGHT TOILETRY BAG

First aid kit pouch with paramedic cross symbol at the front, zippered clamshell opening, main compartment with 4 elasticated loops and mesh pocket, and double stitching on stress points. Necessary while hiking, camping, fishing etc.

Low profile wash bag made of abrasion resistant 420D Nylon, with a spacious main compartment with organisers and greyscale interior, lightweight Duraflex buckles and shapeshift webbing carry handle. Can be hanged via buckle connector or garment hook.

Product Ref: MO-M07-CD-12

Product Ref: K19029-06

Product Ref: LTBTAN

FROM £47.90

£15.95

£64.95

Compact pouch made of durable 500D Cordura designed to accommodate vehicular first aid kit. Comes with hi-vis paramedic cross, elasticated loops and cords, multiple mesh pockets, removable stiffened organiser insert and detachable shoulder strap. Comfortably fits under the seat and inside door or seat pockets. Easily attaches to car’s upholstery.

KATADYN BASE CAMP PRO 10L WATER FILTER

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CAMPING AND SURVIVAL

LEATHERMAN TREAD LT BRACELET Tread LT is a lighter, slimmer version of the famous Leatherman bracelet with strength and versatility of the original. Compact, fully customisable and travel-friendly, it is made of durable 17-4 stainless steel, features 29 tools and comes with 25-year manufacturer’s warranty. Product Ref: LTLTB

£195.95

FOX OUTDOOR DOGGE III OUTDOOR SHOVEL

MFH TYPE II JEEP STEEL SHOVEL WITH WOOD HANDLE

HIGHLANDER DOUBLE FOLDING SHOVEL

Multifunctional outdoor shovel made of top-quality Extra strong and stable shovel with a body made carbon steel and aerospace aluminium, with hollow of durable steel and a wooden handle. An essential handle, shovel blade with a saw and ruler, and tool for home and garden. non-movable top and movable bottom foam grips elements. Can be used as a shovel, hammer, chopper, saw, wire cutter, hoe, and an emergency auto hammer.

Heavy-duty foldable tactical steel spade with a serrated edge for breaking ice, chopping or sawing roots. Compact when folded. Useful in case of emergency. Ideal for camping, hunting, scouts, or gardening.

Product Ref: 27003

Product Ref: 27018

Product Ref: CS028

£89.95

£14.95

£9.95

MFH PARACORD 100FT

MIL-TEC CARABINER ABS

MIL-TEC PINEAPPLE CORD STOPPER

Strong, versatile nylon paracord. Great for outdoors, camping, binding, tying up, braiding, crafting and more. Not designed for climbing.

High strength, lightweight plastic carabiner with durable inner spring, textured grip and large latch. Glove-friendly. Two carabiners per pack. Not for climbing.

Set of 10 cord stoppers in shape of Mk 2 grenade with durable metal spring for a stronger lock. Ideal as a replacement or upgrade for military or outdoor kit.

Product Ref: 27515K

Product Ref: 15921006

Product Ref: 13458235

£14.95

£5.95

£4.75

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LAMPS AND TORCHES

FIRST TACTICAL MEDIUM DUTY LIGHT Impact and water-resistant high-performance tactical duty light made of aerospace grade aluminium, powered by 2 AA batteries, with 2 lighting modes, a rubberised momentary-on switch, interchangeable screw-on bezels, 3.75 hrs of running time, super bright 274 lumens output and 130m high beam distance. Product Ref: 141003-019

£39.95

FIRST TACTICAL SMALL TRITAC FLASHLIGHT

FIRST TACTICAL MEDIUM PENLIGHT

HELIKON DEFENCE FLASHLIGHT

Impact and water-resistant high-performance tactical flashlight made of aerospace grade aluminium, powered by 1 CR123 battery, with ultra bright LED technology, 3 lighting modes, multiple lugs for improved grip, reversible NextGen metal pocket clip and rubberised switch button at the rear.

Impact and water-resistant high-performance tactical penlight made of aerospace grade aluminium, powered by 2 AAA batteries, with single lighting mode, ultra bright LED technology, momentary-on switch rear button, black anodised finish, fully reversible metal pocket clip and lugs for improved grip.

Pocket-sized, high-intensity tactical LED flashlight with CREE Q3 LED, 3 output modes, aerospace-grade anodised aluminium body, 125 lumens. Powered by 2 AA batteries.

Product Ref: 141004-019

Product Ref: 141001-019

Product Ref: FL-DEF-AL-01

£39.95

£26.95

HIGHLANDER 3W ALUMINIUM OPS LED TORCH

HIGHLANDER 7 LED COLLAPSIBLE LANTERN

HIGHLANDER 24 LED REMOTE CONTROL LANTERN

Pocket-sized tactical duty torch with an aluminium body, one ultra bright 3W LED, hi-vis press button switch, anti-roll ring, non-slip grip and durable attachment clip. 80 lumens. Powered by 2 AA batteries.

Easy to operate and long-lasting collapsible camping lantern with 7 ultra bright white LEDs and durable folding arms. 14 lumens. Powered by 3 AA batteries. Ideal for travelling light and compact.

Robust and weatherproof large camping lantern with a rubberised finish, remote control with keyring attachment, and folding carrying handle with hanging hook and compass. 48 lumens. Powered by 3 D batteries (not included).

Product Ref: TOR179

Product Ref: TOR173

Product Ref: TOR172

£11.95

£13.95

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LAMPS AND TORCHES

HIGHLANDER SHINE 3W CREE LED HEAD TORCH Compact and portable handsfree headlamp with one ultra bright white 3W Cree LED, red LED, 3 light settings, easy to reach the power button, swivel head for easy adjustments and adjustable elastic strap. 120 lumens. Powered by 3 AAA batteries. One size fits most. Product Ref: TOR164

£13.95

PRINCETON TEC VIZZ LED HEAD TORCH

PRINCETON TEC BYTE HEADLAMP

Waterproof head torch powered by 3 AAA alkaline batteries, lithium or rechargeable batteries, with regulated white Maxbright and white and red Ultrabright LEDs, up to 165 lumens, 3 modes, Heatsink technology and nylon and rubber head straps. Ideal for camping, climbing, paddling and work.

Water-resistant head torch powered by 2x AAA alkaline batteries, with white Maxbright LED, and white Ultrabright LED, 3 modes, large push button switch and asymmetrical single arm bracket. Up to 100 lumens. Ideal for camping, climbing, fishing, running and work.

Product Ref: TEC500/BK

Product Ref: TEC250/BKG

Product Ref: TOR185

£49.95

£24.95

£17.95

HIGHLANDER FORNAX 5 LED HEADLIGHT

PRINCETON TEC MERIDIAN EMERGENCY STROBE

LUMICA LIGHT 6” SAFETY LIGHT STICK

Handsfree headlamp with 5 white LEDs, sequential light modes, water-resistant rubber coating and adjustable elastic strap. 10 lumens. Powered by 3 AAA batteries. One size fits most. Excellent for night activity.

Durable and low-profile emergency strobe and locator light with 1 white Maxbright LED, 1 red Maxbright LED, 2 modes and waterproof body. Up to 100 lumens. Powered by 3 AAA alkaline batteries. Ideal for hiking, kayaking and travel and as a part of an emergency kit.

Product Ref: LED052

Product Ref: TEC70/NY

Product Ref: MA049

£8.95

£32.95

£4.99

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HIGHLANDER WAVE 3 WATT CREE SENSOR HEADLAMP Hands-free headlamp with one ultra bright white 3W Cree LED, movement sensor and adjustable elastic head strap. 110 lumens. Powered by 3 AAA batteries. One size fits most. Ideal for night activity, camping or travel.

Safe, cold and efficient light solution under all weather conditions. Up to 12 hrs glow duration. Non-toxic, non-flammable and waterproof. Provides 360 degrees light source. Gated hook and eye fastener for easy attachment. One light stick per pack.

SHOOTING

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-11

£109.00

JACK PYKE COUNTRYMAN HUNTERS VEST

JACK PYKE SPORTING SKEET VEST

Classic shooting vest made of durable cotton canvas, with Suedlite shoulders, 2 large front pockets, 2 handwarmer pockets, 12 cartridge holder band and extra large game pocket to the rear.

Ambidextrous hard-wearing skeet vest with easy access double cartridge pockets, breathable polyester mesh and contrasting suedette trim.

Product Ref: JVESCOUNHUN

Product Ref: JVESSKTG

Product Ref: BJTARSPIN

£39.95

£14.95

JACK PYKE CHUKKA TARGET

HELIKON ACCURACY SHOOTING BAG LARGE ROLLER

HAZARD 4 BUNDLER RIFLE WRAP

Freestanding chukka multipoint target made from a black steel frame.

JACK PYKE SPINNER TARGET Professional spinner target made of strong black steel. It is ideal for beginners as well as professionals. Suitable for leisure or competition.

Roller shaped shooting bag with a textured non-slip side, fitted compression/adjustment straps and durable hanging loop. Makes a perfect rest for elbows and arms.

Extremely durable rifle divider/wrapper with hook and loop closure tabs, foam padding and 3 inner pockets. Keeps separate parts or accessories inside of transport bags, backpacks or cases. Prevents upper/lower rifle pieces from scratching.

Product Ref: JTARWALK

Product Ref: AC-SRL-CD-11

Product Ref: H4-ACS-BUN-CYT

£10.95

£17.40

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SHOOTING

PROPPER 8X12 PISTOL CASE

PROPPER LOGO PISTOL RUG 11”

HELIKON SINGLE PISTOL WALLET

Tactical pistol storage case made of 1000D Nylon, with dual tapered grab handles, lockable main compartment, internal T-strap pistol holder, 3-channel organiser, loop field and a zippered compartment for accessories. Can fit one pistol and 3 magazines.

Heavily padded pistol case with a lockable compartment and soft inner lining. Ideal for keeping gun protected during storage or transport.

Tactical single pistol storage case with padded and stiffened construction, 2-way weather resistant YKK zipper, loop-lined main compartment, customisable handgun transport insert and double elastic magazine insert with hook backing, and durable carry handles.

Product Ref: F561775330ONESZ

Product Ref: F56650A23611

Product Ref: MO-SPW-CD-12

£31.95

£15.95

£26.40

CAMOSYSTEMS NETTING BROADLEAF MILITARY 3X3M

CAMOSYSTEMS NETTING 3-D FLECKTARN ULTRA-LITE 6X2.2M

CAMOSYSTEMS NETTING PREMIUM SERIES MILITARY 3X3M

Durable and lightweight reversible camouflage screen with unique 3D leaf-like foliage and special nonreflective coating. Waterproof and rot and mould resistant. UV treated, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Quiet and rustle free.

Strong and lightweight reversible camouflage screen with special 3D leaf-like foliage. Waterproof, rot and mould resistant. UV treated, non-toxic an environmentally friendly. Multi-season performance.

Long-lasting and lightweight reversible camouflage screen for all seasons with original 3D leaf-like foliage. Waterproof, rot and mould resistant. UV treated, non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

Product Ref: 14481042

Product Ref: 14463021

Product Ref: 14465060

£69.95

£59.95

MFH GHILLIE JACKAL SUIT 3D BODY SYSTEM

VIPER CONCEALMENT VEST

MFH BW FABRIC TAPE 5CM X 5M

Lightweight and breathable 3-part ghillie suit consisting of pants, jacket and headpiece. 3D Body System camouflage technology. Waterproof and fire-retardant. Perfect for hunting, fishing, Airsoft or paintball.

Lightweight and durable concealment mesh vest with detachable hood, adjustable chest and waist straps, and robust elastic bands to match the terrain with local foliage or concealment materials. One size fits all. Compression carry mesh pouch included.

High strength duct tape perfect for covering torches, flasks or weapons. Temperature resistance up to 90°C. Suitable for fishing, hunting, hiking or Airsoft. One roll per pack.

Product Ref: 07705T

Product Ref: VVESCCAM

Product Ref: 28341V

£99.95

£44.95

£6.95

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SHOOTING

YUKON SIDEVIEW 10X21 BINOCULARS

LUGER ST 10X50 BINOCULAR

Compact binoculars with 10x magnification, Porro optical system, foldable objective lens caps and contoured rubber eyecups. Padded carry case with shoulder strap included.

Robust and lightweight binoculars with 10x magnification, aspherical lenses, Porro and BK-7 prisms, Luger DIM full coating and full rubber armouring, and tripod adapter fitting. Carry pouch with shoulder strap and cleaning cloth included.

Product Ref: 22142

Product Ref: 163-1050-19

£56.95

£104.95

LUGER DA 8X42 BINOCULAR

LUGER DX 10X42 BINOCULAR

LUGER LR 10X26 BINOCULAR

Sturdy and waterproof binoculars with 8x magnification, Roof and BaK-4 prisms, centre focus, full rubber armouring and tripod adapter fitting. Carry pouch and cleaning cloth included.

Waterproof binoculars with 10x magnification, BK-7 prisms, phase corrected roof prism system, centre focus, full rubber armouring and tripod adapter fitting. Carry pouch with belt loop and neck strap and cleaning cloth included.

Waterproof binoculars with 10x magnification, aspherical lenses, Roof and BaK-4 prisms, centre focus and full rubber armouring. Suitable for police and security services. Carry pouch with belt loop and floating strap and cleaning cloth included.

Product Ref: 154-842-19

Product Ref: 150-1042-1

Product Ref: 118-1026-1

£159.95

£419.95

£107.95

LUGER LW 8X25 BINOCULAR

YUKON SCOUT 30X50 WA SPOTTING SCOPE

YUKON EXELON 3X50 NIGHT VISION SCOPE

Water-resistant spotting scope with durable rubber armour body, rugged collapsible design, 30x magnification, multicoated optics with a high-resolution image and large diameter 50mm objective lens with immense light-gathering capability.

Compact and water-resistant NV scope with built-in Infrared Illuminator, 3x magnification, two tripod mounting threads and Sure-grip ABS plastic body with rubber inserts. Voltage: 3V (1 CR123A battery - not included). Padded MOLLE carry case with hand strap and cleaning cloth included.

Product Ref: 117-825-39

Product Ref: 21023

Product Ref: 24101

£109.95

£54.95

£289.95

Waterproof binoculars with 8x magnification, Roof and BaK-4 prisms, centre focus, Luger dim full coating and full rubber armouring. Carry pouch with belt loop and floating strap and cleaning cloth included.

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MISCELLANEOUS LEATHERMAN TREAD TEMPO WATCH

FIRST TACTICAL RIDGELINE CARBON FIELD WATCH

A unique and stylish watch with unidirectional diver’s bezel and glow-in-the-dark hour and minute hands, combining well-known Tread bracelet, a multiple interchangeable tool band, with a sleek, water-resistant, Swiss-made quartz timepiece.

Lightweight and water-resistant action timepiece with durable carbon resin PA housing, genuine Japanese quartz movement, watch hands coated in super-luminova, stainless steel back, custom First Tactical hardware and laser cut webbing band.

Product Ref: LTTWS

Product Ref: 144000-830

£499.95

£159.95

SEEK THERMAL COMPACT ANDROID CAMERA

HAZARD 4 CHEATSTICK #1 RULER / MORSE MOLLE PATCH

HAZARD 4 3D OPERATOR SKULL MORALE PATCH

This compact and ultra lightweight thermal imaging camera plugs directly into Android smartphone and converts it into an advanced thermal imager suitable for contractors, homeowners, outdoor enthusiasts and more.

Reference patch made of 3-D injection moulded TRP rubber, with practical cheat ruler with morse code, textured handles, lanyard holes on each side, and aluminium carabiner. Made to fit into MOLLE loops with hook-handle, admin panels and pockets in bags.

Durable, flexible and washable morale patch made of TPR rubber with a raised 3D layered effect and hook backing.

Product Ref: SK-UW-EAA

Product Ref: H4-PAT-CTSK1-CYT

Product Ref: H4-PAT-OPSK-GRN

£249.95

£9.95

£6.95

MAXPEDITION BIOHAZARD SKULL MORALE PATCH

MAXPEDITION KOKOPELLI MORALE PATCH

HELIKON BEARDMAN RANGE PATCH

Original 3D morale patch 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.

Product Ref: BZSKA

Product Ref: KOKOS

Product Ref: OD-BMR-RB-19

£5.95

£5.90

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Weather resistant PVC rubber patch with raised 3D layered effect, hook-backed.