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GEAR REVIEW ASP TRIAD LED FLASHLIGHT Retail Price: €97.95 nise battery strength and adjust the driver to compensate for any change in voltage is a beneficial feature for tactical use. Each Triad is precision machined from high-strength, aerospace aluminium. A satin-black, hard- coat finish is accented by an extremely durable, foamed-vinyl grip. The Triad is powered by Lithium cells with a 10-year shelf life, is O-ring sealed for water resistance, and has been performance tested under the most severe conditions. The Triad's activation system is sensitive A flagship flashlight for ASP, the Triad is described as 'a new generation of high- intensity LED light'. The Triad features independent focusing elements that can be set to either a room-illuminating halo or a focused, central, penetrating beam. There is also a strobe function. The Triad's LEDs provide an intensively bright light that is considerably higher than similar palm-sized flashlights on the market. The Triad's ability to automatically recog- GLOVES Retail Price €49.95 gear review | 33 The new sponsors of our Gear Review page is Team-Alpha, a company founded in 2008 to provide a dedicated on- line store for law enforcement personnel and members of the military to purchase extra equipment and clothing. Starting with brands such as 5.11 Tactical, Streamlight and ASP, the company expanded their range with the addition of several more brands to cater for the hunting, outdoor and Airsoft markets as well. They are committed to bringing their customers the highest quality and best value products into the future. Sponsored by Team Alpha.ie CAMELBAK MXC COMBAT These gloves are used by the US Army and have been combat tested in close-quarter battle, military opera- tions on urban terrain (MOUT) and working in and around heavy equipment and vehicles. The MXC Combat Gloves feature a military Kevlar® brand fibre blend (96% Kevlar® for flame retardancy and cut-resistance and 4% P-140 anti-static fibre for safety around fuels, explosives and electronics). The design also incorporates the Flex- Cut™ index finger, which provides maximum dexterity and flexibility without material build-up in-trigger. There is also concealed, interior seam stitching using para-ara- mid thread, which enhances durability, especially around vulnerable fingertips The MXC Combat Gloves have a smooth-leather palm, fingers and knuckles, specially treated to improve durability, and a Kevlar® fibre knit cuff that provides easy-on, easy-off comfort. These gloves also have proven perspiration/moisture resistance, incorporating a tan- ning technology which keeps leather soft and supple for the life of the glove, even after repeated exposure to perspiration or moisture. and quiet, the rear-mounted switch provides universal orientation when grasping the light, and the over-moulded activation button is always under the thumb. The three-position rotary collar is positive and direct: in the cen- tremost position the switch is locked off, and the collar is rotated to the right for constant- on and to the left for intermittent light. Tested by Cpl Finola Lafferty (DFHQ) "The Triad's independent focusing element, which can illuminate the room or provide a focused penetrating beam, is a very useful feature. It provides a very bright light and the flashlight itself is, light, waterproof and extremely durable. Although it's a bit pricey I would still recommend this flashlight." Rating: Brightness 10/10; Battery Life 7/10; Ease of operation 8/10; Value for money 6/10; Durability 8/10. Tested by Alan Kelly (Depot Ord, Retd) "I used these gloves on two recent visits to the range and found the quality very good. They were breath- able, comfortable and flexible and they didn't impede mobility or dexterity of the fingers. The leather provided a good non-slip contact with the rifle, which was still pretty good even when wet. I felt no loss of sensitivity on the trigger and trigger control during firing was not affected. While I found the gloves are not waterproof and not ideal for the cold I still think they are suited to typical Irish weather. Overall I would say they are good value and would recommend them to a friend." size) 10/10; Grip 10/10; Value for money 9/10. Rating: Comfort 9/10; Fit (true to www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE COMPETITION This month Team- Alpha are offering the complete Magpul DVD Collection consisting of The Art of the Tactical Carbine Volumes 1&2 (7 discs) and The Art of the Dynamic Handgun (4 discs), featuring over 21 hours of practical and instructional material. FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THIS MONTH'S PRIZE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: IN WHAT YEAR WAS TEAM- ALPHA FOUNDED? Answers on a postcard to An Cosantóir's regular ad- dress or by email to subs@ military.ie by 23rd May 2012. Winner will be the first correct entry drawn. For information on more of Team-Alpha's products visit www.team-alpha.ie or contact customerservice@team-alpha. ie. You can also follow them on:

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