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Posted: 1/15/2021 11:16:15 AM EDT
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Quoted: I'm just getting back into the AK and realized that I have no way to carry any mags (other than my Chinese Vietcong style chest rig and E German 4 mag "purse" that I bought 30 years ago). I've got tons of pouches for my AR but nothing for the AK. I'd like to use an AK in 2gun competitions but I dont want to carry my mags in my pockets. What do ya'll use and recommend? pretty sure eeetac pouches will work but i can confirm when i get home |
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Posted: 1/15/2021 11:17:27 AM EDT
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The HSGI tacos or scorpions work pretty well.
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Posted: 1/15/2021 11:28:21 AM EDT
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I use 5.45 and 74 mags extensively in 2G and Run n Gun. I run SR-25, FAL, and AR pattern mags too under the same belt and carriers. For those, I use the G-Code Scorpions. You will want to have molle if you're using the R1 Clips. On a PC, I run a v1 shaw concepts placard. They fit a little tight in there, but definitely work out. In a chest rig configuration, I use a velocity systems mayflower gen V and VI with the 5.56 inserts. On the mayflower though, you will need to place your magazines rounds up because the lug will complicate things on there.
I ahve little personal background in the 7.62x39 deal, but I know the G-Code scorpions work fine for those ina belt config. The esstacs can work, but the lugs make it a very tight fit. |
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Posted: 1/15/2021 11:44:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I use 5.45 and 74 mags extensively in 2G and Run n Gun. I run SR-25, FAL, and AR pattern mags too under the same belt and carriers. For those, I use the G-Code Scorpions. You will want to have molle if you're using the R1 Clips. On a PC, I run a v1 shaw concepts placard. They fit a little tight in there, but definitely work out. In a chest rig configuration, I use a velocity systems mayflower gen V and VI with the 5.56 inserts. On the mayflower though, you will need to place your magazines rounds up because the lug will complicate things on there. I ahve little personal background in the 7.62x39 deal, but I know the G-Code scorpions work fine for those ina belt config. The esstacs can work, but the lugs make it a very tight fit. thanks i was thinking of my g code belt. i have a few different set ups |
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Posted: 1/15/2021 12:10:13 PM EDT
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 Old school |
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Posted: 1/15/2021 1:32:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI've got the E. German version of that in their "raindrop" pattern. It came with 4 Weiger 5.56 mags when I bought it around 2003. I'm looking for something more tactical and faster on the draw. Like maybe something kydex that I can put on a belt but I'll settle for one of the taco style ones. |
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Posted: 1/15/2021 2:44:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The HSGI tacos or scorpions work pretty well. I'm looking at the HSGI Taco Shingles 3 mag pouch but it's almost impossible to find out if the will fit AK mags bullets down. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 9:08:30 PM EDT
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Either a bag of some kind, in the soft case with the rifle or in a mil surplus 4 cell pouch (which is what I assume you are looking for) - if you hunt around you will find 4 cells at a good price (there are alot of 3 cell models too but I say go for 4). RTG gets them in and there are a bunch of other companies that sell them over time - now just might not be the best time to buy so have patience, its not a restricted item so it will be back.
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:01:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:25:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat looks ok but I'm looking for something to wear on the belt where a reload can be grabbed in a hurry. I'll probably go with the HSGI TACO. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:09:54 PM EDT
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I have a Chinese 6 mag chest pouch and some random 8 mag chest rig. These are fine as the 7.62 AK is a backup platform here. My son uses tacos on a plate carrier for his 5.45 AK. Were I to upgrade rigs, I'd probably be looking at the tacos since they work for 7.62 mags as well.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:12:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm looking at the HSGI Taco Shingles 3 mag pouch but it's almost impossible to find out if the will fit AK mags bullets down. They will. Just not real smooth to insert because of the locking lug. They come out fine. |
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Posted: 1/19/2021 12:01:25 PM EDT
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I use Tacos, that way I don't have to swap pouches when I swap rifles. They will accepts 7.62x39 AK mags in any orientation, bullets down or up and facing forward or back.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 1:32:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2021 1:17:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryFinslayer83 What bandoleer is that? |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 3:12:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Finslayer83 What bandoleer is that? Looks like UW Gear. I have one as well, they make really stout gear. |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 9:01:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/15874/91199B44-1AB3-407F-B5C2-1888F80FB931_jpe-1794666.JPG Either this or my old Blackhawk Omega vest from the early 90s. Yup. I have one too. From the early 90's when we were buying Chinese SKS' and cases of X39 for $119.... |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 3:40:16 PM EDT
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Does anyone have an idea why the Chinese made some chest rigs that held 6 AK magazines instead if the seemingly much more common 3 mag rigs? I got my 6 mag rig in the 1980s and have never run across another one since.
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Posted: 1/28/2021 10:38:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does anyone have an idea why the Chinese made some chest rigs that held 6 AK magazines instead if the seemingly much more common 3 mag rigs? I got my 6 mag rig in the 1980s and have never run across another one since. You made me go dig up my old Chinese chest rig. It's a 6 mag one with the 3 double mag pouches with dividers in each. I bought it in the early 90's. Looks 100% identical to the one ironhandjohn posted. The only markings on the back are in Chinese and a few red stamps with various numbers in red "87" and "02" probably inspector stamps or maybe factory/shop. I dont think I would want to run around the jungle too long with 6 loaded AK mags on this thing. I believe it's designed for only one human wave attack. |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 10:13:41 PM EDT
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The Type 81 chest pouches hold four mags.
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Posted: 1/28/2021 10:33:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/15874/91199B44-1AB3-407F-B5C2-1888F80FB931_jpe-1794666.JPG Either this or my old Blackhawk Omega vest from the early 90s. Yep, got both the Omega and the Chinese “lifchik” |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 10:44:27 PM EDT
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Rob Ski has a video where he talked about a problem he ran into with the Tacos and storing the mag bullets down. The bullets sometimes catch on the exposed bungee cord on the front left of the pouch--stripping the round, or worse, spinning it up horizontal with the base of the cartridge still in the mag. Kinda kills your speed on an emergency reload. The G-Code Scorpions use a similar design but the bungee is lower and not exposed. I went w/ the scorpions for that reason but haven't really run them through the paces yet.
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Posted: 1/29/2021 1:34:53 PM EDT
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I just use surplus mag pouches. East German mostly for standard AK mags. I have several 5 cell pouches (Hungarian I think) that hold Galil surplus 35 round mags perfectly. They were like 3 or 4 dollars each if you bought 10.
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Posted: 1/29/2021 2:49:40 PM EDT
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https://uwgearinc.com/minuteman-4---6---mini.html
Probably my favorite option I've across so far. Good retention, easy access, and lots of adaptability. |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 9:13:42 PM EDT
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FWIW I just buy surplus 4 cell com block mag pouches when I find them cheap / on sale.
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Posted: 2/1/2021 9:25:29 AM EDT
[#26]
G code scorpions on the belt and an esstac tall 7.62 placard on my plate carrier. Both work great.
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Posted: 2/2/2021 8:41:29 PM EDT
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Chinese 5 Cell 30 Round Satchel
 Chest Rig - Type 81 - 4 Cell 30 Rounder Inexpensive - $40 total 1 30 round magazine in the gun that's 300 rounds (310 with a 40 rounder in the gun). |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 7:52:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Type 81 chest pouches hold four mags. +1 That or the 3-pouch are great. Compact and simple. |
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Posted: 2/6/2021 11:54:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: G code scorpions on the belt and an esstac tall 7.62 placard on my plate carrier. Both work great. This is looking like the best option. For running and gunning in a 2 or 3-gun match I just need 1, maybe 2 spare mags on my belt that I can grab in a hurry one handed without fumbling with primitive buttons or clasps. Then losing the remaining mags while I sprint to the next fault line. If I end up storming the wire at Firebase Gloria, I'll carry the 6 mag Chinese chest rig or my 4-cell E. German AK mag purse. |
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Posted: 2/7/2021 2:57:09 AM EDT
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I bought few Romanian surplus AK magazines and it included a Hungarian carrying case. Not too beat up but obviously used. I also bought a AK cleaning kit and oil/solvent bottle as well.
 I also have surplus Romanian one that I put on my belt. 
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Posted: 2/11/2021 10:38:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is looking like the best option. For running and gunning in a 2 or 3-gun match I just need 1, maybe 2 spare mags on my belt that I can grab in a hurry one handed without fumbling with primitive buttons or clasps. Then losing the remaining mags while I sprint to the next fault line. If I end up storming the wire at Firebase Gloria, I'll carry the 6 mag Chinese chest rig or my 4-cell E. German AK mag purse. The G Codes on the belt are very fast for me and easy to re-index. I use it for both AR and AK mags. I've tried a bunch of other AK mag pouches and what I like most about the esstacs and G codes is that you can easily get a full grip on the mag. They're both uni-directional so you can have the mags oriented whatever way makes most sense for your reload grip. Just so you're aware, the esstacs are not made to be Ak mag pouches (they're just the standard 7.62x51 pouches). Locking tabs sometimes get caught up (nothing severe) when re-indexing. |
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Posted: 2/12/2021 5:55:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought few Romanian surplus AK magazines and it included a Hungarian carrying case. Not too beat up but obviously used. I also bought a AK cleaning kit and oil/solvent bottle as well. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287847/1FBBD3E6-345F-445C-A587-72D197F4CB62-1814410.jpg I also have surplus Romanian one that I put on my belt. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287847/77BF554A-F8D4-410E-97F8-D442D75A9630-1814414.jpg The Hungarian bag is my favorite. I love that thing. I, too, bought an oil bottle and cleaning kit just to put in the pouch! |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 10:04:02 PM EDT
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74 mags..... South African pattern M83 chest harness.
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Posted: 3/2/2021 11:24:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Hungarian bag is my favorite. I love that thing. I, too, bought an oil bottle and cleaning kit just to put in the pouch! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I bought few Romanian surplus AK magazines and it included a Hungarian carrying case. Not too beat up but obviously used. I also bought a AK cleaning kit and oil/solvent bottle as well. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287847/1FBBD3E6-345F-445C-A587-72D197F4CB62-1814410.jpg I also have surplus Romanian one that I put on my belt. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287847/77BF554A-F8D4-410E-97F8-D442D75A9630-1814414.jpg The Hungarian bag is my favorite. I love that thing. I, too, bought an oil bottle and cleaning kit just to put in the pouch! Anyone running a Russian Smersh rig? I just learned of these, been thinking about getting one to carry my mags for my RPK instead of just hanging a 4 cell pouch around my neck. I have seen a few variations, some for 30 round mags, some for RPK-74 mags. |
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Posted: 3/3/2021 8:56:24 PM EDT
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I finally received both the G-Code Scorpion and the HSGI Taco. Both seem to operate on similar design principal of the semi-rigid shell held together with the elastic band.
Both seem to hold my various AK mags bullets down no problem and I havnt had the mag's lugs catch yet during an extract. That is exactly what I was looking for: A way to carry 1-2 mags on my belt for easy one handed reloads. I like the way the HSGI looks a little better but the G-Code seems a little more rigid and have a more solid belt loop system so maybe will hold up better. Who knows. Loaded AK mags are heavy, especially the steel mags so time will tell how these hold up with me running around with them. |
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Posted: 3/4/2021 12:05:29 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Loaded AK mags are heavy, especially the steel mags so time will tell how these hold up with me running around with them. They will both hold up good. |
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Posted: 3/8/2021 9:09:28 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone running a Russian Smersh rig? I just learned of these, been thinking about getting one to carry my mags for my RPK instead of just hanging a 4 cell pouch around my neck. I have seen a few variations, some for 30 round mags, some for RPK-74 mags. I’ve got a smersh (non-molle type), ak variant. It’s a solid rig. |
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