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One of these things is not like the others - Nylon Combat Helmet Liners

One of these things is not like the others Nylon Combat Helmet Liners For years collectors have been upset with sellers when they purchase a M-1 helmet with nylon liner and discover that the liner doesn’t fit right in the helmet. What these collectors don’t know is that soldiers being issue these helmets complained to the Army about the exact same problem.

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Lower Profile - Better Concealment?

Lower Profile - Better Concealment? Experimentation with a reduced initial draw had nothing to do with issues relating to concealment, rather the primary reasons were to address breakage issues related to residual stress and ballistic limits.

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