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Posted: 9/1/2014 11:50:52 AM EDT
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Search the Tac Gear forum there's been a number of threads pertaining to this - some recent.
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Posted: 9/1/2014 12:01:20 PM EDT
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Search the Tac Gear forum there's been a number of threads pertaining to this - some recent. My issue is wanting to try it on. It's like shoes |
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Posted: 9/1/2014 12:09:58 PM EDT
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Plate carriers are like shoes but plates you can measure for.
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Posted: 9/1/2014 12:50:00 PM EDT
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Here is what I did. Took the specs of medium and large plates and cut out pieces of cardboard. Used 2 pieces of 550 cord to act as make shift shoulder straps and then tried on my different "plates"
According to this thread:http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_10/349140_Proper_wear_of_Hard_Armor__with_anatomical_diagrams_.html medium size plates work for myself, so that what I ordered. The large would have worked, but I did notice problems when trying to form a 2 handed pistol grip. As far as plate carriers go, I don't really see a lot of difference between the quality brands. Could be wrong on that, but it seems that a plate carrier is a plate carrier. Edit: This is the plate carrier that I have: https://www.diamondbacktactical.com/store/plate_carriers/ |
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Posted: 9/1/2014 12:52:52 PM EDT
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Lots if differences but the good ones are all quality. I like minimalist stuff
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Posted: 9/1/2014 1:02:02 PM EDT
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are there any that are short enough to not be a problem with my hsgi war belt?
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Posted: 9/1/2014 2:48:40 PM EDT
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are there any that are short enough to not be a problem with my hsgi war belt? Most normal PC's will not interfere with a war belt. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 9/1/2014 3:32:54 PM EDT
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Most normal PC's will not interfere with a war belt. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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are there any that are short enough to not be a problem with my hsgi war belt? Most normal PC's will not interfere with a war belt. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile the voodoo tactical one does not work with it. even with the shoulder straps all the way tight. are there any good brands people recommend? |
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Posted: 9/1/2014 7:11:37 PM EDT
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I really don't think you could go wrong with any of the name brands like Mayflower, Velocity, Tyr, Crye, Tag, etc.
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Posted: 9/1/2014 7:44:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/1/2014 7:49:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/1/2014 8:44:59 PM EDT
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Badfish25 already provided the link to sizing your plates to your body. Your t-shirt, suit, pants, etc size does not matter, only how much of your vitals are covered. Find what size plates you need based on that then look for a quality carrier that is sized to take the plates. It really is that simple. Some plate carriers such as the Mayflower APC take into account your waist size for the cummerbund, but most seem to be a one-size-fits-most except for sizing it to the plates.
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