User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 1:54:46 AM EDT
[#1]
Being short and having a PC is probably going to cause some hangups with the gear. How high does your stuff rise above the belt?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 1:57:18 AM EDT
[#2]
I'd being ditching the 1st line war belt altogether in favor of a belt holster and just kydex for pistol mags on my support side.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 3:47:20 AM EDT
[#3]
Here is a small APC. Its hard to read the scale on the crappy picture, but from the bottom of the plate carrier to the top edge is about 15". Measure from where your collar bones come together (this is there the top edge of the plate should ride) and measure down from there. That will give you an idea where the plate carrier will ride. The other options you listed are probably going to be similar.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 4:11:08 AM EDT
[#4]
Your local National Guard armory will get you properly kitted out for free, teach you how to use everything for free AND throw in an overseas tax-free vacation, to boot.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 7:45:47 AM EDT
[#5]
Google and Youtube are your best resource out there. When you find a PC you like, google it and look at the images section of people wearing it. That will give you an idea of the gaps between the bottom and the warbelt. Also lots of gear reviews on Youtube. And even call up the company selling the PC and talk them. Tell them your concerns. Crye really helped me a ton when ordering my CPC. Read reviews on the website if they have any.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 8:58:18 AM EDT
[#6]
I picked up an "Active Shooter Response Kit" from KDH (http://www.kdhdefensesystems.com/products/law-enforcement/concealable/active-shooter-response-kit) to keep in my personal car. I wanted a slimmed down carrier with stand-alones and a few mags. It's six rows of molle across total. I have it set up with a set of BFG whisper pistol and rifle mag pouches, TQ, and two sets of flexcufffs on the back. Price was right for SA level IV and a carrier, but don't know if they do civilian sales.
I put it on one of my "warrior sized" partners and it was damn near full coverage for him. I wear medium plates so for me it's just cover what's important. Might be worth taking a look. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 12:46:42 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I'd being ditching the 1st line war belt altogether in favor of a belt holster and just kydex for pistol mags on my support side. Ok, Just be prepared for the chance you may have to go drop leg on both of those depending on how low the PC will fit you. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 12:58:49 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Ok, Just be prepared for the chance you may have to go drop leg on both of those depending on how low the PC will fit you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
I'd being ditching the 1st line war belt altogether in favor of a belt holster and just kydex for pistol mags on my support side. Ok, Just be prepared for the chance you may have to go drop leg on both of those depending on how low the PC will fit you. See that's the whole point, it almost does me no good to buy one until I can find someone locally who has the same problems as myself and see what worked for them. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 7:51:29 PM EDT
[#9]
Crye JPC is sized around your plate. I'm a short guy at 5'5"/155, and the PIG, JPC, APC, and Banshee all fit me fine, though its always near the smallest adjustment of the shoulder straps to get the correct plate height.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 8:57:25 PM EDT
[#10]
How short are you? I'm 5'4/140LBS and I use a war belt in conjunction with a TAG banshee and 10x12s (I do have an 8x10 on the way to replace my front plate though.)
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 8:58:23 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Your local National Guard armory will get you properly kitted out for free, teach you how to use everything for free AND throw in an overseas tax-free vacation, to boot. Not everyone makes the cut. I got shot down for having a hay allergy I regretfully mentioned 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/26/2015 11:39:33 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
How short are you? I'm 5'4/140LBS and I use a war belt in conjunction with a TAG banshee and 10x12s (I do have an 8x10 on the way to replace my front plate though.) We are the same height. Weight range as well, but I'm stocky and show it in my shoulders and chest. How do you like your Banshee? |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/27/2015 9:20:48 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
We are the same height. Weight range as well, but I'm stocky and show it in my shoulders and chest. How do you like your Banshee? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
How short are you? I'm 5'4/140LBS and I use a war belt in conjunction with a TAG banshee and 10x12s (I do have an 8x10 on the way to replace my front plate though.) We are the same height. Weight range as well, but I'm stocky and show it in my shoulders and chest. How do you like your Banshee? I like it. The cummerbund is a little bit big for me, but it still works. I only have two complaints about the design. The shoulder buckles make shouldering a rifle a little difficult, I've gotten used to it so it's not too bad. Practice it, and find your sweet spot. The way you have to put it on, is there's a flap on the front that the cummerbund goes under, then you tuck a flap back up under the carrier towards you. It's not very fast, and a little bit of a pain in the ass because I have to suck in to get my stomach/chest back enough from carrier to shove that flap back under to the velcro. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/27/2015 10:21:00 AM EDT
[#14]
First step is to determine the correct size plates; there's a thread in the active section of this forum, with anatomical diagrams. Read that first, and research types of armor, vendors of same, and, before you obtain your plates, contact the PC mfr to inquire if the selected plates will fit their PC properly.
I would think that your current belt, unless very wide, could ride a bit lower on your torso, but doing so might require the use of suspenders of sufficiently thin profile to allow wearing them under the PC. I would strongly suggest going this route, even if it means obtaining a different belt and suspenders to go with it. If you must ditch your belt, then I would suggest getting a PC with a cummerbund that will allow attachment of some of the stuff currently on your belt. You may need a short drop platform for your pistol. which will interface properly with existing holster and PC cummerbund. I suggest not going this route, as having a pistol attached to the cummerbund makes for awkward donning and doffing of the PC, generally speaking. Price the various PCs after they are similarly set up. For example, an LBT 6094 PC will have most all the bells and whistles, and is so priced. The Shellback Banshee (also a well-regarded unit) is pretty much a la carte in its basic form. These are my suggestions, and obviously you will be the one to decide what's best for you. |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
