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Whiskey Two-Four Plate Carrier 06

By on October 12, 2020 in Tactical Gear

WTF’s Plate Carrier 06 is made in the USA from US made, milspec, solution dyed, Berry compliant, IRR compliant nylon fabrics. Plate Carrier 06 is available for small, medium, large, and x large SAPI and 10 x 12 plates.

Plate Carrier 06 accepts WTF’s Accessory Panels, SwiftClip® placards, and similar.  Plate Carrier 06 accepts WTF’s proprietary G Hook back panels and cummerbunds attached with hook and loop.  Plate Carrier 06 plate bags have a generous stretch panel and will accept a wide variety of industry standard size plates in respective sizes.

VELCRO® Brand USA hook and loop panels both front and back accept IFF, ID, etc. On both plate bags, two webbing loops accept split bar female buckles for accessory panel docking. VELCRO® Brand USA One-Wrap strips make hydro and commo management easy and quick. PALS (often erroneously referred to as MOLLE) back panels, hydro back panels, aid and litter back panels, explosive breaching back panels, thermal breaching back panels, commo back panels, and other back panels offer added value and versatility to scale as necessary.

Optional shoulder pads (sold separately) enhance comfort and routing options while further reducing fatigue.

Plate Carrier 06 uses MIL-DTL-32439 500D nylon, MIL-W-17337 & A-A-55301 nylon webbing, A-A-55126 nylon hook & loop, A-A-59826 bonded nylon thread, MIL-W-5664 nylon elastic, safe and modern machinery, and well compensated skilled labor to produce a cost effective, versatile, scalable, plate carrying solution.

Plate Carrier 06 is manufacturable. Whether for direct or dealer sale, this design is realistic for us to keep in stock or near stock with (as close to) on demand cut & sew (as we can get) and replenishing inventory on the fly. This design represents a balance of durability, ease of assembly, machine operator fatigue reduction, COTS materials use, cost effective cut and sew methods, self jigging/locating design, scalability, and usability.

Plate Carrier 06 is lightweight. A size medium Plate Carrier 06 is just under 1lb / 450g with Cummerbund 02 and without an accessory panel.

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Wilde Custom Gear Expanding

By on October 9, 2020 in Tactical Gear

Wilde Custom Gear has moved to a new, larger facility and brought on new staff to expand their operations. Between their massive order volume lately and the efforts around the move, there have been some lead times on orders.

If you have been waiting to order something like their flagship custom MOLLE Gun Safe Door Organizer Panel, now is the time.

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The EDC Tool Roll: Knipex Cobra Pliers 87 00 100

By on October 8, 2020 in EDC, Reviews, The EDC Tool Roll

The EDC Tool Roll is a feature on Jerking the Trigger in which we profile various every day carry worthy tools. The tools shown aren’t multi-tools but rather real tools, that by virtue of their compact size, light weight, usefulness, or unique functionality, can find a place in any range kit, emergency kit, or every day carry bag.

Feel free to comment on the tools that you carry so we can all learn! The discussion on these posts has been very valuable so far.

The Knipex Cobra Pliers 87 01 125 are one of my all-time favorite tools, one of the reasons I started writing The EDC Tool Roll series, and the most viewed review in this series. I am certainly not the only one who took notice of these handy little pliers. Knipex has certainly taken note of the attention that the everyday carry community has given to the 87 01 125 because they have launched an addition to the Cobra line that is actually aimed directly at the EDC market.

Shown: 87 00 100 on the left compared with the 87 01 125 on the right

The new Cobra Plier 87 00 100 follows the Knipex Cobra pattern with its large jaw opening, excellent hardened teeth, and easy adjustment. It is also an inch shorter in overall length than the already fairly compact 87 01 125. However, this isn’t just a smaller version of an existing product. It actually brings a number of thoughtful features that fit it’s intended purpose as an everyday carry item.

There are two changes that make these new, smaller Cobra Pliers more EDC-friendly. The first is the lack of a rubberized grip. The grip on the Cobra 87 01 125 is comfortable and useable but it adds thickness and can make the pliers stick in your pocket a bit. The new 87 00 100 has well-shaped, bare steel handles with checkering for grip. These bare grips make the pliers slide in and out of the pocket with ease.

The second EDC update is the use of a detent adjustment instead of a button lock. This allows the user to adjust the size of the pliers with one hand as there is no button to press. It also streamlines the pliers significantly and removes sport for lint to accumulate.

Shown: The 87 00 100’s jaws are slimmed versus the 87 01 100

I should also note that the new 87 00 100 has slimmer jaws. I am not sure that this change makes them any more EDC-friendly but it does make them great for getting into tight places and reduces the weight. One of the main selling points of Knipex pliers is always the jaws and they always seem to get them right.

The 87 00 100’s jaws open wide to about 1.1″ which means you can do real work with these diminutive pliers. Speaking of diminutive, they are just under 4″ long and weigh in at a scant 2.18 ounces. They fit easily into the coin pocket on most jeans with just a bit of the handle sticking out.

Unless you need the larger size of the 87 01 125, the new 87 00 100 is a no-brainer for EDC. The slim and slick design, one-handed adjustment, and lightweight make it a joy to carry. They may be small but still outwork the marginal pliers found on most multitools.

Where to Buy:

I don’t have a source for Knipex Tools locally so I buy all of mine online, usually from Amazon: Knipex Cobra Pliers 87 00 100 on Amazon

Previously Reviewed Alternatives:

See all the reviews for previous tools: The EDC Tool Roll

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ATF Issues Cease & Desist for Honey Badger Pistol by Q

By on October 7, 2020 in Guns

The ATF is at it again. Once again, they have inserted themselves between citizens and their rights. With a few keystrokes, they have hung the threat of legal action over the heads of good people who bought an item that was perfectly legal before the ATF changed their minds.

The ATF issued a formal cease & desist letter to Q stating that, in their opinion, the Honey Badger pistol is now a short-barreled rifle. There was no additional guidance or reason given which is absolutely absurd and leaves everyone wondering about the future of pistol braces. Q is working with SB Tactical (the manufacturing partner for the Honey Badger’s brace) and the NRA to rectify the matter.

You can learn more at LiveQorDie.com and read Q’s direct statement on the matter HERE. The document linked has suggestions for how to contact various lawmakers in order to let your voice be heard on this matter and I strongly encourage you to do so.

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