by 53gr | Oct 29, 2014 | TGR Body Armour Reviews
My second year in Iraq, I took along a MSA TC2000 ballistic helmet. More commonly known as the MICH (or in the Army, the ACH), this helmet provides level IIIA protection from fragments and pistol rounds. Why did I buy my own instead of taking what the Army would give...
by 53gr | Oct 6, 2014 | TGR Body Armour Reviews, TGR Survival Gear Reviews
We usually think of the British Isles as a place of tradition, but the family-owned company British Tactical is developing some interesting and innovative products. Their flagship piece of piece of kit is called the Multi-Purpose MOLLE Platform, or MPMP for short. It...
by 53gr | Aug 10, 2014 | TGR Body Armour Reviews
If you’re in the market for a plate carrier, you have a lot of choices in today’s market. For those who want a great package on a shoestring budget, I heartily recommend the Osprey Mk4 plate carrier. I first saw the Osprey line of body armor in Basrah,...
by 53gr | Aug 21, 2013 | TGR Body Armour Reviews, TGR Survival Gear Reviews
After the slight trouble I ran into with the Ten-Speed mag pouches on the BELTminus, I went with a different design. However, I was quite impressed with both the strength and the lightweight nature of the Ten-Speed products. Feeling that they simply needed a firm...
by 53gr | Apr 8, 2013 | TGR Body Armour Reviews
Flecktarn is an excellent camouflage pattern for temperate climates such as the one I live in. As stated in a previous article, I highly recommend surplus German gear in this pattern for its utility and low cost. However, there aren’t a lot of armor options for...
by 53gr | Apr 2, 2013 | TGR Body Armour Reviews, Uncategorized
I’ve had a certain fascination with Russian culture and products ever since a Slavic buddy taught me to drink during my freshman year. This continued through my time in Israel (which is why I still speak Hebrew with a Russian accent) and to the present day. I...
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