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gear review | 33 Sponsored by Team Alpha.ie 5.11 Tactical Series - ATAC PLuv Tactical Flashlight Otis Technology Shotgun Micro Cleaning System The manufacturer says... The 5.11 ATAC Flashlights are built for longevity and durability. Our All Terrain All Conditions Flashlights are powered by either lithium batteries or alkaline batteries for your convenience. The ATAC PLuv is compact and lightweight and stores conveniently just about anywhere. Its 375 nm wavelength output is ideal for verifying the authenticity of driver's licenses, IDs, and even searching for deadly scorpions. The ATAC PLuv is a great addition to the 5.11 ATAC flashlight line. The ATAC PLuv is compact and lightweight and stores conveniently anywhere. Its 375 nm wavelength output is ideal for verifying the authenticity of driver's licenses, IDs, and, yes, you can see scorpions in the dark with the ATAC Pluv! The seven hour runtime on a single AAA battery means you can get through a whole shift on just one battery! Features/Benefits: Tested To ANSI FL1 Standard, Aerospace Grade Aluminium Construction, (1) AAA Alkaline battery included, Regulated Circuit for maximum output, 375 nm wavelength output, 7 hour runtim, 3 Meter impact resistance, IPX4 Water Resistance Rating, Momentary and Steady On Tailcap Switch, Steel Pocket Clip, Polycarbonate lens, Textured Reflector. The manufacturer says... Otis Technology cleaning kits are the primary focus of this popular weapons maintenance company. In operation since 1985, Otis Technology has been striving to create the highest quality cleaning tools on the market for over two decades, and they've largely succeeded. Otis Tech cleaning kits use the unique Breech-to-Muzzle cleaning methodology to methodically scour every aspect of your favorite firearms with several different components. With these cleaning tools, you can remove dirt and fouling by cleaning toward the muzzle and away from your weapon's action. With the 400 Micro Cleaning Kit, you can clean .410 through 12/10 gauge shotguns without disassembling it. This shotgun kit contains a 36" Memory-Flex® cleaning rod, an internal thread solid brass slotted tip, large and small Patch Savers®, .5oz. Otis O85® Ultra Bore® Solvent, all-caliber patches, and a 12/10 gauge bore brush. Colour: Blue price: €27.99 Our reviewer Cpl Paddy Power (Inv Sec MP GP, DFTC) says... The Atac 5.11 tactical light is a 3 inch pen type torch with a clip for easy access from shirt or sleeve pocket. It has two light functions: constant on and a momentary on. Battery life is 7 hours using 1 AAA battery (included), it is weather proof with a 3m light beam. From a Military Police point of view it is best suited in a security aspect i.e. the marking of ordnance when issued from a store, this could be numbered prior to issue with a ultra violet pen (not included) in a area that can then be checked using the UV light. It is NOT suited to cover a large area. It is referred to as tactical light so again this may be best used in the area of night exercise's for the purpose of reading of maps, etc as there is the momentary switch for quick on and off light. Overall, one in your battle vest would be used. Durability 9 - Run time/battery life 8 - Impact Resistance 8 Water Resistance 9 Model: FG-400 price: €11.60 Coy Sgt John Keenan (Cadet Sch, Mil Col) says... According to OTIS this kit is in service with the US armed forces, law enforcement professionals and the world's best hunters. The kit consists of a plastic coated steel cable pull through, bore brush and special bore patches. It comes with full instructions on the proper procedure of gun cleaning. Rather than a daily or after shoot kit this for me will form part of my maintenance / servicing kit. The pull through swab is a new and sound device and does a very efficient job. The kit includes all the basic parts for cleaning but there are add-ons which would enhance the kit and be very useful in gun maintenance. The kit's full set of instructions would need to be studied and mastered before use or the gun could be damaged. There are sufficient parts to get the task done but the kit could have included a T-bar for the pull-through for use with cold or oily hands (it is available in an add on kit). The cleaning rod is a plastic coated steel cable and would need to be kept away from the rim of the muzzle as it is being pulled through, as prolonged incorrect use would cause damage to the muzzle rim. The kit includes a guide to the different kit add-ons available, so it could be used for work or sport. With slight changes in procedure this kit is suitable for any gauge shotgun. I like the kit, it is compact so it can be carried in a pouch or pocket and thus can be used immediately after shooting which is important with shotguns. I recommend this kit and the scraper set which is available as an add-on kit. Easy assembly 9 - Fit (Thread, barrel on all shotguns) 10 Effectiveness 9 - Price 10 This month Team-Alpha is offering a €100 Voucher to be used on their website www.team-alpha.ie. For a chance to win this prize please answer the following question: How much is a pair of 5.11 Tactical RECON Trainers (Black) on the team-alpha website? Answers on a postcard to An Cosantóir's regular address or by email to subs@military.ie, closing date 21 October 2013. Winner will be the first correct entry drawn. Last month's winner of a €100 voucher for Team-Alpha.ie was Adam Brannigan, Curragh Camp. www.military.ie the defence forces magazine

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