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PIG CR-UTV-MS Upgrade Straps

By on May 21, 2012 in Tactical Gear

The Universal/SKD version of the Eagle Chest Rig is an absolute classic in the world of tactical gear and it was the very first chest rig that I ever bought. The only complaint that I ever had with it was that the shoulder straps had too much padding and I would prefer an H-harness. Those happen to be the exact issues that the new PIG CR-UTV-MS Upgrade Straps address.

The PIG CR-UTV-MS Upgrade Straps bring some additional features and functionality versus the original straps. They are non-padded which helps keep your shoulders clear for the butt of your rifle and backpack straps and they can be converted to H-harness configuration with the addition of a PIG CR H-Harness Kit. They also feature elastic loops that can be used to route comm wires or hydration tubes.

There are tons of these chest rigs out there in the hands of shooters and I suspect that a lot of them will really appreciate the features of the new PIG CR-UTV-MS Upgrade Straps. Check out the PIG CR-UTV-MS Upgrade Straps on SKDTAC.com.

MagPod Delays

By on May 19, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

I have good news and bad news about the highly anticipated MagPod. The good news is that the people behind MagPod are dedicated to getting it exactly right. The bad news is that getting it exactly right can take a while. The MagPod product launch has been delayed. This is the announcement from MagPod:

ANNOUNCEMENT:

We are going to have to delay launch of MagPod until probably October; the reason is because material selection has not been finalized, and we are still planning to make at least one more round of short-run mold prototypes for beta testing before committing to production.

Thanks for your understanding.

Based on my experience with a prototype, the MagPod will definitely be worth the wait. Keep up to date on Mag-Pod.com and the MagPod Facebook page.

SIGMA Project Plates – More Details

By on May 19, 2012 in Tactical Gear

GAMMA+ Plate shown with Shellback Tactical Banshee PC

I have received more details on a story that we broke yesterday about the upcoming SIGMA ballistic armor plates. Body Armor Outlet sent along these specs:

  • Dimensions: 10″x12″
  • Weight: 5.5 lbs.
  • Multi-hit
  • Stops: 7.62x51MM NATO, 7.62x39MM, M855, M193
  • Operating temperature: -50F to 200F

These are very similar to the listed specs of the TAP GAMMA+ plates that the SIGMA is based on. I should have more details soon and video of the testing that I can share. I should also have a plate coming that I can test. Stay tuned.

Thank you Body Armor Outlet for the additional details.

Fight and Flight Tactical Defilade

By on May 18, 2012 in EDC, Survival, Tactical Gear

There are tons of backpacks on the market that are designed to conceal handguns. There aren’t many that can conceal and handgun and protect you from ballistic threats. The Defilade from Fight and Flight Tactical can do both.

The Defilade is a compact backpack that can be used to organize and carry all sort of standard everyday items. However, it can also carry a ballistic plate (and/or a soft armor plate backer) and a handgun. The plate and soft armor are carried in a slip pocket that is inside the main compartment of the bag. The handgun is carried in a pouch that is accessible from three different locations (right, left, and top) so that the bag is completely ambidextrous. The back of the bag has two loops that allow you to slip the bag on like a centurion’s shield. With practice, transferring the pack from your back to your arm and drawing your handgun can be relatively quickly. I suspect that the pack could also be worn on your front using the backpack straps if you needed to free up use of your support hand.

There are two version of the Defilade available – Tactical and EDC. The Tactical model features external MOLLE webbing for adding additional pouches and a detachable “tail gate” which is like a beaver tail storage area that can be used to secure a rifle or other bulky items. The EDC model has no external MOLLE or tail gate which gives it a more innocuous appearance.

Both models have airmesh on the harness for comfort, hydration ports, external sleeves for clipping items like knives and flashlights, and internal Velcro for adding organization. The exterior dimensions of the bag at 17x12x5″ so there is a fair amount of space for gear even with a handgun and rifle plate on board.

Check out the Defilade at Fight and Flight Tactical.

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