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Edit: wrong ID (thought this to be BA7932 vest, but I was wrong), sorry.

Croatian Sayeret Maglan reenacting team:

Thanks, Heeb. here's the compplete kit: and this is the original, IDF LOTAR Eilat unit:

Here's one AEG made to look like typical IDF SF CT rifle from about 2008-2010 period, with following accessories: - TDI/FAB/CAA stock (old type) - ARMS #40 BUIS - MARS sight - TDI/CAA X6 rail system - TDI rail panels - TDI/CAA folding grip - TDI/CAA flashlight mount - Surefire 6P flashlight - IDF sling and stock/foregrip elastic bands There are many identical products bearingTDI, CAA or FAB names, so I guess these companies are closely related or even the same company using different names.

LOL, just today I found about black hemet cover. It is simple black fabric held by black elastic band. I did it myself few minutes ago. I'd advise against "ultimate warrior set" from Zahal, it is just too much. Sure those bands are used, but with everything there your rifle will be overpimped unrealistically. Same for stock from your link (I had it some time ago) - it is a quality commercial product but rarely (if at all) used by IDF. FAB pistol grip will fit only GBBR, not AEG. IF you have an AEG and absolutely must have such grip, I found that G&P G27 is closest (although bigger

Belt seems to be standard IDF, Zahal has those in stock. Avoid "Improved helmet bands" as green is stitched to black so you can't remove it easily. Instead, use classic IDF helmet band. Helmet is standard, NV is PVS-7, Wilcox mount. Uniform is standard Bet and quite new and shiny, rank seems to be Samal Rishon (Staff Sargeant) although very rarely worn in action. Vest is probably Marom Dolphin, but they are often modified at unit level. Bulletproof vests are worn in CT situations, but I don't think soldier wears it in this photo. Stock is CAA CBS (not GLR16-S stock, I've never

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LOL, Heeb, I just hope you don't hold it against me if I post some more: Sorry

Modern IDF loadout for non-urban environment.

A few new photos from Croatia:

Zahal sizes seem not to be sized down. However, authentic stuff can be found on eBay, seller is zorba139. Those items are army issue, usually worn but in decent condition and sizes are listed in inches/centimeters. Unlike online stores, with this seller you can be sure you are buying real deal issue gear and not replicas. This is especially true regarding slings, helmet covers and bags - most items in online stores are not original.

Here's my take on IDF 1982. Lebanon invasion loadout: Not perfect (boots), but will do for now .

Not all are IDF loadouts, but here's a recent event organized in Croatia, involving IDF regulars, IDF SF, Hamas terrorists, Palestininan protesters, Jewish settlers. Photos should speak for themselves

New photo of LOTAR Eilat airsoft team from Croatia:

@validtumoralarm - Those photos are of Yamam, photographed by Ziv Koren. Yamam is Israeli special police, with huge budget and liberty to chose whatever they like as their gear and weapons. Strictly speaking, they are not IDF. Their gear is also somewhat different from IDF SF - flight suits instead of regular IDF uniform, and you can see some fancy items like Underarmour hood, Oakley gloves, ESS eyewear, Suunto watches. Not so typical for IDF SF and especially not for lower budget units. They also seem to be some of last SF units to use Trijicon reflex sight, most others have switched to Mepr

Glock 17/19 is the most common gun in the IDF (and only used by counterterror or similar specialist units; and even then only few unit members carry it), followed by SIG P226 (non railed). There is a small number of SIG P228 too. Most SIGs are from pre-Glock era of IDF (1990-2000s). Notable SIG users are - Sayeret Duvdevan and LOTAR Eilat, not sure about Makal. There may be very rare exceptions due to private purchases, but those are extremely rare and should not be considered for an IDF impression, IMHO. FAL has been last used by the IDF in late 1960s, now it is long gone (as is the Galil

IDF LOTAR Eilat airsoft team from Croatia. Video:

The uniform is very new, can't remember when mine was that shiny. Sometimes it is better to buy used stuff, just for that worn out look. You also need an IDF sling, I can't remember if I've ever seen an IDF soldier without one. And yes, some more dust and dirt would improve the kit quite a lot . If you are certain of what you are doing, you can even add gadgets to your rifle - IDF SF do it more and more. But be careful, it is very easy to make mistakes, as IDF stuff is not so common, unlike Magpul and such which are out of the question. I'd suggest TDI grips, FAB stock, TDI X6 rail

Regarding MARS, it is unlike anything I've seen before - it has optical prism instead of lens with reflective coating, which gives it superb optical clarity. No tint or reflection whatsoever. It also has optical sensor which adjusts brightness relative to your surroundings, as well as automatic shut off/on function. @ericfine50 - I've bought it through private sale, but if you are in US, you can buy civilian version (google Fraser Volpe MARS) or original ITL MARS on eBay and gun forums. It is not cheap though. @Leadmill - Yes, IDF stuff is generally overpriced online. @Nepsilon -

Please don't remind me. I guess I officially became a fanatic IDF collector

Thanks, Heeb. And just two days after the shoot this came in the mail: