PMCI - February 2017

My sincere thanks go to Leigh at Blueye UK for providing
the test model, and please be sure to check out www.
tacticalgoggles.co.uk for more information on both the
models themselves and stockist details.
MODI JPC STYLE PLATE CARRIER
We’re pleased to welcome our new kit reviewer “JT” to
the PMCI fold this issue; with a twenty year connection
to the UK military and as a keen recreational and
competitive shooter, we welcome his input to all
things “gear”.
Blueye UK very kindly provided for me to “use and abuse”
the Jagers. I’ve worn a wrap-round style from another
manufacturer for years now, and have actually been
through three pairs of those; the design and profile of
the Jagers is similar, but also a bit more up to date, and
certainly for me the fit is very, very good. They are also
extremely light at just 30g but in no way feel flimsy.
The Glasses I received came in a very nice stiffened hardcase
with a zip closure, and a good deal of foam padding
internally to keep everything in place. They also arrived
with three lenses, clear and smoke, plus High Definition
Orange (you can have them without the High Def is you
so desire); the lenses are easily and swiftly interchanged
by simply removing the cushioned nosepiece, popping a
small retaining catch over the bridge, and simply sliding
one lens out to replace with another. Also included in the
package is a retaining strap and soft lens cloth.
The Jagers are extremely comfortable to wear, even over
extended periods of time, and I’m pleased to report that I
suffered from almost zero fogging, and that’s straight out
of the box! Vents within the top of the lenses allow air
circulation to actively minimise any build-up of moisture.
Now even with the High Definition lens the Jagers retail
for UK£150 which is slightly less than the glasses I’ve worn
historically; however, the safety specifications of the Jagers
also exceed that of my old ones so they are superb value
for money.
Although the range of Goggles and Sunglasses offered
by Blueye UK is a very tight one, I truly believe that they
have some great looking designs that also offer immense
amounts of protection. Whilst they are not the cheapest
eyepro on the market in my opinion they sit exactly where
they should price-wise; indeed, you can’t put a price on
your eyesight, can you?
It seems that no matter what plate carrier/load carrying
equipment that you use, people are always looking for the
“Holy Grail” of kit. Films come and go and various rigs and
camouflage become the latest must haves. Having spent
a lot of time wearing load carrying equipment over the
years both on and away from the range, I’ve had a lot of
opportunity to try out numerous rigs and to date, the Crye
JPC has been my favourite. In fact it is still my go to rig
when heading out to train on the range.
The problem came when instead of my usual Multicam
Crye Precision JPC, I needed a black rig to fit in with the
scenario we were using for a training day. So my hunt for
a black Crye JPC began. Unfortunately this rig was likely to
be worn once or twice then consigned to the back of the
kit cupboard until it was needed again, so I didn’t want
to spend a fortune (Crye JPC’s can run to around £300
including shipping) so I began to look at “JPC style” rigs.
GEAR ON TEST
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