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Posted: 12/29/2015 3:47:33 PM EDT
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I am in the market for a new ballistic helmet and came across the 3M helmets. I am looking at their ultra light weight ballistic bump and their combat high cut ballistic helmet. Anyone have any hands on with them? It looks like they are running the team Wendy suspension systems and shroud, but I am not sure. I am also looking for a distributor for them. thx Abomb |
| That helmet in the link above is the same I bought, try to get it with a coupon they send out every now and again. I can't speak for fit due to it being with my parents back CONUS, but my dad seems to think it is well made and as stated above, has a Ceradyne tag on the inside. |
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Quoted: Thanks for another option OP, this helmet really has my interest. |
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Already gents, so today I got my hands on a demo 3M high cut ballistic. The rep brought the 3m helmet along with a United shield high cut and a Team Wendy Exfil ballistic. Right off the bat the 3m won with the Team Wendy cam fit over the united shield, plus the 3m is less expensive then the United shield. For the 3m pads, it's has pads that are found in the mich or any standard issue helmet. I don't mind the pads at all, but when I tried on the Exfil with the epic air pads it's was a night and day difference. The little time I had the epic pads on my head, I fell in love. So I wore the 3m for a couple hours during training and I had not head aches. With my ops core bump I get raging head aches and pain around my temples, which is caused by the vertical plastic piece that connects to the rear screws. The team Wendy cam fit wins for me. The weight of the helmet is much lighter compared to the mich I have, and that is even with comms on the 3m. I only have a couple hour in the helmet, so once I get more time with it I can give a better opinion. I have the demo m3 for a couple weeks, so I'll keep you all filled in and will post some pics in short time to come. I'm going to try to get my hands on a 3m light weight ballistic bump helmets next. Abomb |
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Already gents, so today I got my hands on a demo 3M high cut ballistic. The rep brought the 3m helmet along with a United shield high cut and a Team Wendy Exfil ballistic. Right off the bat the 3m won with the Team Wendy cam fit over the united shield, plus the 3m is less expensive then the United shield. For the 3m pads, it's has pads that are found in the mich or any standard issue helmet. I don't mind the pads at all, but when I tried on the Exfil with the epic air pads it's was a night and day difference. The little time I had the epic pads on my head, I fell in love. So I wore the 3m for a couple hours during training and I had not head aches. With my ops core bump I get raging head aches and pain around my temples, which is caused by the vertical plastic piece that connects to the rear screws. The team Wendy cam fit wins for me. The weight of the helmet is much lighter compared to the mich I have, and that is even with comms on the 3m. I only have a couple hour in the helmet, so once I get more time with it I can give a better opinion. I have the demo m3 for a couple weeks, so I'll keep you all filled in and will post some pics in short time to come. I'm going to try to get my hands on a 3m light weight ballistic bump helmets next. Abomb I had a team Wendy bump helmet and it was the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn, I'm wondering could the TW pads be used in the 3M? |
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Quoted: Is there any way to affordable get into a helmet? You like on a budget. http://www.stormseekermilitarysurplus.com/apps/webstore/products/category/1258842?page=1 |
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Quoted: I had a team Wendy bump helmet and it was the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn, I'm wondering could the TW pads be used in the 3M? Quoted: Quoted: Already gents, so today I got my hands on a demo 3M high cut ballistic. The rep brought the 3m helmet along with a United shield high cut and a Team Wendy Exfil ballistic. Right off the bat the 3m won with the Team Wendy cam fit over the united shield, plus the 3m is less expensive then the United shield. For the 3m pads, it's has pads that are found in the mich or any standard issue helmet. I don't mind the pads at all, but when I tried on the Exfil with the epic air pads it's was a night and day difference. The little time I had the epic pads on my head, I fell in love. So I wore the 3m for a couple hours during training and I had not head aches. With my ops core bump I get raging head aches and pain around my temples, which is caused by the vertical plastic piece that connects to the rear screws. The team Wendy cam fit wins for me. The weight of the helmet is much lighter compared to the mich I have, and that is even with comms on the 3m. I only have a couple hour in the helmet, so once I get more time with it I can give a better opinion. I have the demo m3 for a couple weeks, so I'll keep you all filled in and will post some pics in short time to come. I'm going to try to get my hands on a 3m light weight ballistic bump helmets next. Abomb I had a team Wendy bump helmet and it was the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn, I'm wondering could the TW pads be used in the 3M? |
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So not as light as I had thought, but I am still very happy with it so far. Next week while I am at shot show, I will make sure to stop at the 3M booth and get some hands on with the Ultra Light weight ballistic. Thanks for the update, doesn't look that much different than the Ops Core. |
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Quoted: Thanks for the update, doesn't look that much different than the Ops Core. Quoted: Quoted: So not as light as I had thought, but I am still very happy with it so far. Next week while I am at shot show, I will make sure to stop at the 3M booth and get some hands on with the Ultra Light weight ballistic. Thanks for the update, doesn't look that much different than the Ops Core. |
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So I got back from shot show last week. Got my hands on the ultra light weight ballistic bump at the 3m booth. HOLY CRAP, was that helmet light! I literally thought I was holding my ops core bump helmet, but it was 3A rated. I was all googly eyes and happy until I asked the price point......$1300 ish MSRP. While I was there, I looked at several other helmets that were similar. Another option that is similar the M3 ULWBB was the Armorsource Ultra light weight high cut ballistic helmet. The weight felt identical to the 3m helmet and the price tag did too. So as of now I am leaning towards the the TW Exfil (which I have in hand now), and the United Shield Spec Ops Delta. |
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So I got back from shot show last week. Got my hands on the ultra light weight ballistic bump at the 3m booth. HOLY CRAP, was that helmet light! I literally thought I was holding my ops core bump helmet, but it was 3A rated. I was all googly eyes and happy until I asked the price point......$1300 ish MSRP. While I was there, I looked at several other helmets that were similar. Another option that is similar the M3 ULWBB was the Armorsource Ultra light weight high cut ballistic helmet. The weight felt identical to the 3m helmet and the price tag did too. So as of now I am leaning towards the the TW Exfil (which I have in hand now), and the United Shield Spec Ops Delta. Sounds like the ULWB is priced competitively with the OC Maritime. Did you see the new Protech helmets? |
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Nothing else on the ultra light weight bump from 3m. My distributor has yet to get his hands on one. I have had the TW ballistic as a demo the last couple of weeks and really wish I could pinch it into my budget this year, but buy a 40 mike mike and munitions hurt a bit. So far I am a big fan of the TW, but for the same padding, suspension system and little more weight, I can get my hands on a untied shield delta for $650 with a wilcox three hole shroud and arc rails. So that price is hard to beat. The weight is important to me because I do run a PVS-14 and counter weight when I put the helmet to work. Abomb |
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Quoted: Sounds like the ULWB is priced competitively with the OC Maritime. Did you see the new Protech helmets? Quoted: Quoted: So I got back from shot show last week. Got my hands on the ultra light weight ballistic bump at the 3m booth. HOLY CRAP, was that helmet light! I literally thought I was holding my ops core bump helmet, but it was 3A rated. I was all googly eyes and happy until I asked the price point......$1300 ish MSRP. While I was there, I looked at several other helmets that were similar. Another option that is similar the M3 ULWBB was the Armorsource Ultra light weight high cut ballistic helmet. The weight felt identical to the 3m helmet and the price tag did too. So as of now I am leaning towards the the TW Exfil (which I have in hand now), and the United Shield Spec Ops Delta. Sounds like the ULWB is priced competitively with the OC Maritime. Did you see the new Protech helmets? |
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Nothing else on the ultra light weight bump from 3m. My distributor has yet to get his hands on one. I have had the TW ballistic as a demo the last couple of weeks and really wish I could pinch it into my budget this year, but buy a 40 mike mike and munitions hurt a bit. So far I am a big fan of the TW, but for the same padding, suspension system and little more weight, I can get my hands on a untied shield delta for $650 with a wilcox three hole shroud and arc rails. So that price is hard to beat. The weight is important to me because I do run a PVS-14 and counter weight when I put the helmet to work. Abomb I don't mind spending the extra coin on the TW, but I have to ask is the juice really worth the squeeze seeing they use the TW system? The other thing is that the TW accessories cost more as well. |
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I did not see the new protech. That's interesting. Based on the rest of the new super light weight helmets, I bet its in the same price range of $1000+ Quoted:
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So I got back from shot show last week. Got my hands on the ultra light weight ballistic bump at the 3m booth. HOLY CRAP, was that helmet light! I literally thought I was holding my ops core bump helmet, but it was 3A rated. I was all googly eyes and happy until I asked the price point......$1300 ish MSRP. While I was there, I looked at several other helmets that were similar. Another option that is similar the M3 ULWBB was the Armorsource Ultra light weight high cut ballistic helmet. The weight felt identical to the 3m helmet and the price tag did too. So as of now I am leaning towards the the TW Exfil (which I have in hand now), and the United Shield Spec Ops Delta. Sounds like the ULWB is priced competitively with the OC Maritime. Did you see the new Protech helmets? The only coverage I saw of them was his: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/01/26/new-protech-ballistic-helmets/ |
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Quoted: I don't mind spending the extra coin on the TW, but I have to ask is the juice really worth the squeeze seeing they use the TW system? The other thing is that the TW accessories cost more as well. Quoted: Quoted: Nothing else on the ultra light weight bump from 3m. My distributor has yet to get his hands on one. I have had the TW ballistic as a demo the last couple of weeks and really wish I could pinch it into my budget this year, but buy a 40 mike mike and munitions hurt a bit. So far I am a big fan of the TW, but for the same padding, suspension system and little more weight, I can get my hands on a untied shield delta for $650 with a wilcox three hole shroud and arc rails. So that price is hard to beat. The weight is important to me because I do run a PVS-14 and counter weight when I put the helmet to work. Abomb I don't mind spending the extra coin on the TW, but I have to ask is the juice really worth the squeeze seeing they use the TW system? The other thing is that the TW accessories cost more as well. |
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Quoted: The only coverage I saw of them was his: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/01/26/new-protech-ballistic-helmets/ Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: So I got back from shot show last week. Got my hands on the ultra light weight ballistic bump at the 3m booth. HOLY CRAP, was that helmet light! I literally thought I was holding my ops core bump helmet, but it was 3A rated. I was all googly eyes and happy until I asked the price point......$1300 ish MSRP. While I was there, I looked at several other helmets that were similar. Another option that is similar the M3 ULWBB was the Armorsource Ultra light weight high cut ballistic helmet. The weight felt identical to the 3m helmet and the price tag did too. So as of now I am leaning towards the the TW Exfil (which I have in hand now), and the United Shield Spec Ops Delta. Sounds like the ULWB is priced competitively with the OC Maritime. Did you see the new Protech helmets? The only coverage I saw of them was his: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/01/26/new-protech-ballistic-helmets/ |
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Quoted: So I wore the 3m for a couple hours during training and I had not head aches. With my ops core bump I get raging head aches and pain around my temples, which is caused by the vertical plastic piece that connects to the rear screws. The team Wendy cam fit wins for me. The weight of the helmet is much lighter compared to the mich I have, and that is even with comms on the 3m. I only have a couple hour in the helmet, so once I get more time with it I can give a better opinion. |
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Quoted: Is there a difference in the temple plastic on the Ops Core OCC Dial vs Lux Liner Worm Dial Fitband? Quoted: Quoted: So I wore the 3m for a couple hours during training and I had not head aches. With my ops core bump I get raging head aches and pain around my temples, which is caused by the vertical plastic piece that connects to the rear screws. The team Wendy cam fit wins for me. The weight of the helmet is much lighter compared to the mich I have, and that is even with comms on the 3m. I only have a couple hour in the helmet, so once I get more time with it I can give a better opinion. |
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So far my conclusion in this whole thing is I will not wear any ops core suspension systems again. I actually will be selling a ACH/MICH Occ dial liner in the near future and sell my ops Core base jump for a TW exfil bump. I'm still waiting on getting my hand on the untied shield spec ops delta, but I am hoping the sales rep for got he left me with his TW Exfil ballistic.....just kidding. |
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