arne71 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 What kind of helmets are these guys wearing? Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Are they not MICH 2000s? or similar? Grim Link to post Share on other sites
-Angel- Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 The opinion seems to be "PASCUT"; http://www.soloint.co.uk/product.php?productid=446 Link to post Share on other sites
arne71 Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 @Darkchild..... FN MINIMI™ 7.62 Machine Gun Selected by British Military 08 June 2011 FN Herstal has recently been awarded a new contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of up to 176 MINIMI™ 7.62 light machine guns by the end of 2011. The contract also includes optional quantities of a further 250 MINIMI 7.62 machine guns to be delivered annually over a three-year period from 2012 to 2014 should these options be exercised. The MoD selected the machine gun manufactured by the Belgian firearms manufacturer following several months of functional testing under various environmental conditions. The MINIMI 7.62 is lightweight (8.4kg) and can therefore be carried over rough ground and fired from standing position while providing the range and target effect of the 7.62 ammunition. The model chosen by the MoD also features a sliding buttstock for easier carriage that incorporates a hydraulic buffer for stabilised rate of fire and reduced recoil forces. The MINIMI 7.62 machine gun offers similar ergonomics and maneuverability as the MINIMI 5.56 machine gun chambered in 5.56mmx45mm NATO calibre. The MINIMI 5.56 has already been in service in their thousands with the British Armed Forces since 2003. Belgium-based FN Herstal is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of small calibre weapons, integrated weapon systems and associated ammunition for military and law enforcement as well as special forces operators worldwide. Is this the end of the gimpy, or will it be retained as a wheacle mounted weapon? Or is this purchase simply meant to supplement the current weapon platforms, due to the need for more 7.62 weapons? Link to post Share on other sites
piesoft Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Dunno if darkchild is about But any truth in the rumor That an OpsCore helmet will be the MK8? Link to post Share on other sites
rolling-thunder Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I've just taken delivery of the MTP BDUs from ebairsoft & i'm surprised how well they are made.Time will tell if they stand up to playing airsoft in but they look & feel the business with out having to buy dodgy kit taken out of the back door{this is dodgy copied kit}.At £50 & some pennies posted to my front door i think they are worth the money.I have games on the last two weekends of this month {one of which is a weekender} so it will be interesting to see how the gear copes. Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hi, sorry I havent posted in ages but real life got in the way. I'm out of the army in October so haven't really got much more in the way of airsoft relevant kit to trial. from the previous page: The sharpshooter is issued on a one per section basis, to provide a sharpshooter capacity (yanks call it a DMR). the best shot in a section gets it as his personal weapon and receives additional training. Note this is not sniper training. The GPMG isn't going anywhere, the 7,62mm lmg is being brought in to boost section firepower over the current lmg. The ops core helmet is current SF issue, we trialled it but it doesn't meet coverage requirements for regular forces so probably will be rejected. When this thread closes down I will open up a new one to document my adventures as a Close Protection Operative. Until then, bye bye. Darkchild Link to post Share on other sites
piesoft Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Darkchild, You got any new info on what will be the new body armour and load bearing gear? I think you mentioned something about Eagle Ind being involved a while back. Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 PECOC died, replaced by VIRTUS. I have no information on these projects as of yet. Darkchild Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 NERCOPOST MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA Any news on that CPO thread Darkchild? Am considering the RMP's especially Close protection and would be seriously interested in it as I'm sure alot of the other guys on the forum would be... Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Last time darkchild was on here was 9/12/2011, not sure if he bothers on here any more(?). Link to post Share on other sites
Iceman^ Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hi guys, came across "40mm grenade chestrig" in ebay. Looks pretty used, but I'm wondering were they ever issued, and during which conflict? Link to post Share on other sites
Shardik Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Link or pic? Link to post Share on other sites
loki7491 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Does it have a zip up the middle like a waist coat with several angled pouches on each side or is it a full blown chest rig? If it is the waist coat type (and having no pics or links i am speculating) they were introduced as a trial. Operations in Afghan saw the move from traditional webbing to plate carriers with pouches so the vest was pretty much obsolete before it took off. There is a military tailor in Arborfield near reading who still makes them to original spec. If you happen to own about £600 of grenades then it can be pretty cool for airsoft. To my knowledge, they never made it past the trials and development stage and into field force Army due to the change in kit for Afghan, but just because i never saw it is by no means the final nail in the coffin. Some infantry units may well have used them during the kit transition period and there is always the possibilty that SF units used them in secret. If it is more chest rig - completely dis-regard everything above as without a piccy i have no idea what you are refering to! Link to post Share on other sites
Iceman^ Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Will try search my pc for a pic. Looks similar to the rifle mag Chicom. Pouches are the type you find on quad 40mm pouches. Link to post Share on other sites
Iceman^ Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Here's the photo. Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thats not so much of a chest rig, more a type of bandoleer. the strap at the top goes over the shoulder, and the other goes around the waist. it sits more on the users side i think? correct me if i am wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
loki7491 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 It is indeed a bandoleer... think of it as a hand bag for grenades! You would have your "normal" grenades in the pouches on your kit. If you planned on being out for a while or were gong in for a deliberate or planned attack you would want to carry extra ammo... this it what you would carry it in. It has been in service since we have had the UGL and has been to every conflict since the introduction of the UGL. Hope this helps Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 A lot of guys have had it re tailored for use on a belt kit. You will find countles pictures around the interned of it as such. Grim Link to post Share on other sites
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