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gear review Hatch Specialist AllWeather Neoprene Shooting/Duty Gloves Size: Large Model: NS430 Price: €30.00 The manufacturer says... Constructed of neoprene for comfort, flexibility and warmth. Palm made of Synsi-feel™ synthetic leather for excellent grip and accurate feel. Extreme-grip™ sewn onto palm and fingertips for maximum grip. Hook and loop closures keep gloves firmly in place. Hatch Specialist All-weather Neoprene Shooting/Duty Gloves are ideal for all-weather weapon use and all day wear. The snug, comfortable fit has made them a favourite choice of US law enforcement professionals. Also available with a Thinsulate liner. Our reviewer Sgt Karl Byrne (PR Branch, DFHQ) says… I have used the gloves while doing various activities including weapons training, hill walking and recreational exercise. The neoprene construction is both comfortable and warm in windy and cold weather, although I wouldn't expect them to hold up in sub-zero conditions they are still quite warm. The synthetic leather palms offer very good grip even under wet conditions. The hook and loop closures don't loosen easily but are not a struggle to open either. The gloves have a tight fit but once you're wearing the right size they feel natural. The only down side to these gloves I found is that they don't offer any kind of water proofing, that said I wouldn't hesitate to purchase them. Comfort 8 - Durability 7 - Fit 9 - Grip 9 - Dexterity 7 | 35 Sponsored by Team Alpha.ie Eickhorn Soligen Pocket Rescue Tool II price: €87.50 The manufacturer says... The Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. PRT tool range is excellent for those who want a small lightweight emergency pocket tool. Every product is designed and manufactured to provide long lasting trouble free service. Each is a precision tool and is as such must be used and cared for in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in order to maintain peak performance at all times. Standard features of all Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. Pocket Rescue Tools (PRT): Laser cut ice hardened corrosion free blade steel 440A in black or steel finish. MIL spec: -40°C / +80°C operating temperatures, laser cut serrated cutting edge, window puncher/ glass breaker, half serrated cutting edge, maintenance free ergonomically designed all weather handle grip with aluminium finish, oversized thumb stud internal blade release mechanism and a pocket clip. Our reviewer Airman Jason Byrne (105 Sqn, No 1 Ops Wg) says… This knife comes presented in a nice sturdy aluminium box with a tool for removing the blade. Upon opening the knife I found that it fitted very comfortably into my hand due to it's ergonomically designed all weather handle grip. The glass breaker on the handle works extremely well. There is a secondary blade encased in the handle which is for cutting seat/safety belts which works well too. The blade release mechanism made it easy to fold the blade down and the trouser clip holds the knife in place securely. In my opinion I would highly recommend this knife for drivers as the features mentioned above would be very useful in case of an accident. In my opinion the price is definitely well worth it for a survival tool of this calibre. Handle Grip 10 - Glass Breaker 10 - Function 10 – Sharpness 10 Blade release 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 month's prize answer the following question: How much is an Arc'teryx Drac Jacket Wolf on team-alpha.ie? Answers on a postcard to An Cosantóir's regular address or by email to subs@military.ie by the 19th February 2014. Winner will be the first correct entry drawn. Last month's winner was: Alan Breen www.military.ie the defence forces magazine

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