SKD Tactical FDT-Delta Gloves - SHOT Show 2017 Day 3

This review covers the SKD Tactical Presscheck Assault Gloves, developed with Chuck Pressburg. Key features include a micro-suede palm with silicone grip, touch-capacitive fingertips, a nose wipe, and a unique bite tab for easy donning and doffing. The gloves offer excellent dexterity and tactile feel for firearm manipulation, even in cold conditions, and support the Warriors Heart Foundation.

This video provides an in-depth comparison of PIG Full Dexterity Tactical Gloves and older Mechanix 0.5mm High Dexterity Gloves, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses for tactical use. The PIG gloves are lauded for their exceptional dexterity, seamless finger construction, integrated microfiber nose wipes, and robust durability over five years of use. The Mechanix gloves, while decent, are noted for having more 'dead fabric' and a less refined fit compared to the PIGs, suggesting PIG gloves are the current champion for shooting and combat applications.

SKD Tactical is releasing updated Pig Gloves with premium leather palms and new colorways, including Multicam and Multicam Black for the Alpha line. They are also introducing Alpha Plus FR and Delta Plus FR models featuring Merino and Nomex materials. Additionally, SKD Tactical is launching a riser mount for the Aimpoint PRO optic in three heights (1.73", 1.93", 2.26") designed to work with existing hardware and offer various co-witness options.

Sean from SKD Tactical introduces new tactical gear from SHOT Show 2018. Key releases include the Alpha Plus gloves, an evolution of their Delta Glove with a full leather palm and touchscreen compatibility, available in Multicam Black. They also unveil a 3L hydration carrier, designed with a wider footprint and a 4-inch band to prevent 'fat belly' when fully loaded, while maintaining a 2L footprint to avoid overhang on plate carriers. The Bravo FR glove is also being reintroduced.

This review of the PIG FDT Alpha Gloves by SKD Tactical highlights their design for operational use, emphasizing dexterity for firearm manipulation and smart device interaction. The instructor notes their value for tactical environments and range use, comparing them to other glove models and discussing their performance in a hunting scenario.

This review covers the PIG FDT Delta Utility Gloves by SKD Tactical, highlighting their features for tactical applications. The gloves offer a breathable mesh back, a single-layer palm for dexterity, a pull tab for easy donning and attachment, touchscreen compatibility on the thumb and forefinger, and silicone printing for enhanced grip. They are suitable for mundane tasks like magazine loading and weapon manipulation, including fine motor skills required for pistol handling.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.