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Old 09-24-2004, 08:46   #16
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Ok, I did some more investigating. The MOLLE gear the SDS makes is not made overseas. It is made in Pensillvania. The do produce items like shaving kits, garmet bags, gym bags and civilian duffles and packs with Army logos on them for AAFES. These are the products that are made overseas.
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Old 10-04-2004, 04:54   #17
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Blackhawk RACK gear is made in Vietnam, and almost identical to the SDS version.

Noticeable differences: BPG woody cam is darker and it is not nylon, also neither has the company of origin on it IIRC, so that may well be a BPG pouch.

As for SDS producing MOLLE overseas, I have my doubts since the majority of their gear is sold via gov't contract and they have done considerable expansion of their stateside facilities (check the website).

I have had serious heartburn in the past with SDS (warranty in particular), but am going to offer their gear as a stateside alternative to BPG, plus BPG is or already has sold out all of their RACK gear.
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Old 10-04-2004, 08:16   #18
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OP, when are you going to get a real job again?
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Old 10-04-2004, 08:59   #19
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Razor, what's up bro? I got's me a job, check your PM...
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Old 10-04-2004, 09:02   #20
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I'm not familar with SDS, and Google only shows some pieces sold by other retailers. Anyone got a link?
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Old 10-04-2004, 09:18   #21
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www.specialtydefense.com should work, or try a google for Specialty Defense Systems.
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Old 10-05-2004, 19:49   #22
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While what your bud said makes sense in theory, a customer service employee of SDS (Mike Walker) has confirmed that there are two actual production lines--one in the US for making govt contract equipment, and one in VN for making commercially available equipment.

Pretty much says it all.

You guys can doubt it all you want, but when you order it straight from SDS and it arrives with "Made In Vietnam"on it it doesn't really leave much doubt in my mind.

Thanks for the info Razor.
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