Featured The 5.11 XPRT Uniform Line Dave Merrill April 21, 2017 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More 5.11 recently released an entire new military uniform line called the XPRT series and we got our hot little hands on it during Warrior Expo West put on by ADS Inc. The 5.11 XPRT uniform consists of three parts: Trousers, a Combat Shirt, and a Blouse, all of which are manufactured from NYCO fabric. NYCO is a specialized Cordura ripstop with a “No melt/no drip” fire rating. Let's start off by looking at the trousers. Of course there are a ton of pockets. 16 pockets. Something that we really liked was that instead of buttons or zippers, 5.11 opted to use magnetic closures with the XPRT tactical pants. Even with the ankle “dip can” pocket. There are areas for stretch and ventilation below the beltline and crotch. There's also extra padding on the inside of the beltline. The XPRT pants can be used with internal knee pads and there are pathways cut for external pads if one opts for those instead. There's also a kelvar-line gusseted crotch. The combat shirt is called the XPRT Rapid Shirt. The Rapid Shirt features quiet zippers, pockets for articulating elbow pads, and padded shoulders. The underside of the shoulder pads are textured to help with breathability. The 5.11 XPRT Tactical shirt has 7 pockets to include dual bicep pockets, front utility chest pockets, pen pockets, and a forearm pocket. And as you guessed: stretch and ventilation. You can read more about the 5.11 XPRT uniforms on their webpage here. Though stay tuned, because there are some interesting things to come in their Fall 2017 line Explore RECOILweb:Unusual Suspects: Spike Knives and ShivsFirst Look: Masterpiece Arms Rimfire Series RiflesHudson Manufacturing Admits All Warranty H9 Pistols Are Now Just a Pile of PartsMan Makes Silencer with 3D Printer NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
