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Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
@cdholmes I couldn't decide either so I got both. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/425212/20191004_181258-2993x3991-1138268.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By cdholmes:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Skip on the AR500 stuff, it's imported. If you're spending Banshee money but won't put much on the carrier you'd be better of with something more minimalist, something along the lines of the JPC. That said since you're looking at 10x12/11x14 carriers and said your "stuck between level III and III+" I'm guessing you're considering steel armor? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/425212/20191004_181258-2993x3991-1138268.jpg |
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Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Thinking when it's time to upgrade my PC it's going to be the Daeodon. Was really liking the way it fit. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By cdholmes:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Skip on the AR500 stuff, it's imported. If you're spending Banshee money but won't put much on the carrier you'd be better of with something more minimalist, something along the lines of the JPC. That said since you're looking at 10x12/11x14 carriers and said your "stuck between level III and III+" I'm guessing you're considering steel armor? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/425212/20191004_181258-2993x3991-1138268.jpg |
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If I had to be stranded in an island for a long time with a male arfcommer it'd be eesmith. I'm not gay, but I do get lonely. - Kalahnikid
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Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
I really like it a lot. The ASS? https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26fc5f_174ac09fe6544beb895a6260b5d890d9~mv2_d_2048_1544_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_548,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/26fc5f_174ac09fe6544beb895a6260b5d890d9~mv2_d_2048_1544_s_2.webp View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Thinking when it's time to upgrade my PC it's going to be the Daeodon. Was really liking the way it fit. Originally Posted By Seiran:
You and a few others have me looking at the Daeodon Lite. Hopefully someone from Esstac will be out at Northwest with samples. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26fc5f_174ac09fe6544beb895a6260b5d890d9~mv2_d_2048_1544_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_548,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/26fc5f_174ac09fe6544beb895a6260b5d890d9~mv2_d_2048_1544_s_2.webp |
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If I had to be stranded in an island for a long time with a male arfcommer it'd be eesmith. I'm not gay, but I do get lonely. - Kalahnikid
tnsparky Medikeighted Rest In Peace, Brothers. |
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Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
I really like it a lot. The ASS? https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26fc5f_174ac09fe6544beb895a6260b5d890d9~mv2_d_2048_1544_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_548,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/26fc5f_174ac09fe6544beb895a6260b5d890d9~mv2_d_2048_1544_s_2.webp View Quote |
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"If you cant do something smart, do something right"
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No plates yet, still recovering from buying this and upgrading a couple ARs.
First Spear Strandhogg MBAV cut First Spear admin pouch Velocity systems swift clip system Combat ready vertical clip adapter Haley strategic micro chest rig Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Heineken:
Lovin' the slickster. super nice, and packs up nice and tight, easy to store. 9lbs 4oz total with hesco sapi medium 3810s. no need for added shoulder pads nice and comfortable. https://i.ibb.co/VHvgYFV/IMG-20191028-151229677.jpg https://i.ibb.co/CK1hNMV/IMG-20191028-151214536.jpg https://i.ibb.co/vDW1bvF/IMG-20191028-151200436.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By rksonex:
Looks like a pretty good fit with the plates in the carrier, how snug do those medium SAPI size 3810's fit? I assume that's a medium slickster? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By rksonex:
Originally Posted By Heineken:
Lovin' the slickster. super nice, and packs up nice and tight, easy to store. 9lbs 4oz total with hesco sapi medium 3810s. no need for added shoulder pads nice and comfortable. https://i.ibb.co/VHvgYFV/IMG-20191028-151229677.jpg https://i.ibb.co/CK1hNMV/IMG-20191028-151214536.jpg https://i.ibb.co/vDW1bvF/IMG-20191028-151200436.jpg |
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Awesome thanks! I was fixing to order that exact combo but I can’t stand a sloppy plate to carrier fit.
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Originally Posted By ChrisM516:
Crye Airlite in black. Went with black for three reasons: 1. Working out with a black plate carrier is non-threatening. Nobody thinks twice about a black weighted vest. I use Rogue plates and found them to be very comfortable. 2. In a situation where it needs to be more "covert" wearing it over a black shirt is less intrusive. In fact, it is fairly unobtrusive on most dark solid shirts. The plate carrier is thin and slick enough that wearing it under clothing makes the color irrelevant. 3. SHTF...loaded up with Multicam pouches and accessories, most of the black is covered anyways so it doesn't make huge amount of difference in the environments I usually find myself in. I'm overseas so for the time being it's mostly used for working out until I get back to the States and can outfit it with plates. Probably getting a few pouches for the holidays :) Edit: I almost forgot the fourth reason for black...the wife wanted one as well, but they had to match, and she wanted a black one so...better to have two black plate carriers and a happy wife than mismatched plate carriers and an unhappy wife or none at all. https://i.imgur.com/LVKpHyL.jpg https://i.imgur.com/x5DY5t2.jpg View Quote And yes, black can still easily be covered with any camo pattern or other gear if needed. |
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''Wisdom is the combination of knowledge and experience free of bias''- bigjunk
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Nothing to crazy.
We have armor on our rigs but if I ever have to get somewhere POV on that worst day I have my own set. Or if that bad guy picks my house I’m good. I’ve got a simple cheat rig to throw over it for the zombie big boowho starts. AR500 Veritas with cumberbund currently with 3A soft armor but a set of LVL 3 steel ready to drop in. Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By bigjunk1:
I personally like black. Black seems like more of a tactical mission /SWATish set up vs. camo. How many civilians will ever be using their carrier in a forest, desert or jungle battlefield situation anyway? If SHTF and you are battling opponents in open terrain, you probably made some bad choices to start with. The most likely use for a carrier and gear outside the military would be traveling at night in a SHTF situation, so black makes sense. And yes, black can still easily be covered with any camo pattern or other gear if needed. View Quote If you're out in the open, it doesn't matter if your PC is multicam or black, you're going to stand out unless it's covered. But if you're say in the woods, it does matter if you're wearing black or a color/pattern combo that blends in with your surroundings. |
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Originally Posted By vjf915: If it's night time, do you honestly think that coyote or multicam will show up any easier than black? Unless it's reflective or a bright color, should be fine. If you're out in the open, it doesn't matter if your PC is multicam or black, you're going to stand out unless it's covered. But if you're say in the woods, it does matter if you're wearing black or a color/pattern combo that blends in with your surroundings. View Quote Yes, I know most don’t run NV but if the guys (whoever they may be) looking for you have NV you’re fooked. Black sticks out like a neon sign under NV. And in low light you’d be surprised at how much better camo hides better than black. I also thought like you until I saw this with my own eyes. Cheers. |
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Originally Posted By AIWB: It matters enough, actually, unless you’re running around in pitch black. Yes, I know most don’t run NV but if the guys (whoever they may be) looking for you have NV you’re fooked. Black sticks out like a neon sign under NV. And in low light you’d be surprised at how much better camo hides better than black. I also thought like you until I saw this with my own eyes. Cheers. View Quote I'll post a picture of my PC soon to make up for the chatter in a picture thread |
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I know black isn't ideal but I wear these things often enough for work that I knew what I wanted for a personal carrier for the reasons I outlined. It ain't perfect, but it checks the boxes.
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"If you own an AR-15, you have taken your life back. You have the ability to protect yourself and your family and it is a critical part of our culture of self-reliance and individual responsibility." - Chuck Pressburg
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Anyone experimented with adding a soft armor MOLLE cummerbund to a Ferro Slickster? I’ve heard that the one off a Mayflower APC will work, but would like to be certain before I place an order.
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Originally Posted By doubleclaw:
Anyone experimented with adding a soft armor MOLLE cummerbund to a Ferro Slickster? I’ve heard that the one off a Mayflower APC will work, but would like to be certain before I place an order. View Quote |
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Not to mention the new side pockets will accept side plates and therefore soft armor. Theres also a few companies that can make custom cummerbunds as well
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SSgt Jason A Decker. 11-6-09
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Originally Posted By vjf915:
I don't have personal experience with the APC, but I do have a Slickster. I can't see why any cumberbund of proper length that attaches by velcro on both sides wouldn't work. View Quote Now all I gotta do is squirrel some money away from the wife so I can get the cummerbund and soft armor. |
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New to this...and want to get a carrier.
Hows the (((Modular Plate Carrier LBT-6094A)))? |
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IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND.
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Originally Posted By tooly:
New to this...and want to get a carrier. Hows the (((Modular Plate Carrier LBT-6094A)))? View Quote For a lot of people the JPC really is as close to ideal as you can get, but if you want to carry a huge load of stuff then the 6094 or AWS OCPC (or similar carriers) will be better options. Then if you want to be totally slick none of those are ideal. All depends on what you need it to do. |
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@ me if you have questions about body armor, hearing protection, or tactical equipment in general.
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Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Depends on your needs. For a lot of people the JPC really is as close to ideal as you can get, but if you want to carry a huge load of stuff then the 6094 or AWS OCPC (or similar carriers) will be better options. Then if you want to be totally slick none of those are ideal. All depends on what you need it to do. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
New to this...and want to get a carrier. Hows the (((Modular Plate Carrier LBT-6094A)))? For a lot of people the JPC really is as close to ideal as you can get, but if you want to carry a huge load of stuff then the 6094 or AWS OCPC (or similar carriers) will be better options. Then if you want to be totally slick none of those are ideal. All depends on what you need it to do. |
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SSgt Jason A Decker. 11-6-09
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Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Depends on your needs. For a lot of people the JPC really is as close to ideal as you can get, but if you want to carry a huge load of stuff then the 6094 or AWS OCPC (or similar carriers) will be better options. Then if you want to be totally slick none of those are ideal. All depends on what you need it to do. View Quote |
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This one?
So I can some how add a small back pack to this? So I can put good good size plates in the front and back? Sorry for the dumb questions. |
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You are correct. That is the JPC we reffer to. It has back panels available. But I'll caution you. Don't overload yourself. Long gone are the days of carrying everything on your person. If you are just starting out, you won't need much. PC, plates. You might be fine with a large. Ammo and med. Start there forst3but don't put on every piece of gear just because.
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SSgt Jason A Decker. 11-6-09
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Originally Posted By tooly:
Want good stuff...to poor to buy cheap. Dont want to hump a shit ton of stuff. Plates..side plates "maybe" mag pouches, first aid...as I get it, i will ad stuff. Need I believe xl. Im 6'2 and been told Im like a line backer. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Depends on your needs. For a lot of people the JPC really is as close to ideal as you can get, but if you want to carry a huge load of stuff then the 6094 or AWS OCPC (or similar carriers) will be better options. Then if you want to be totally slick none of those are ideal. All depends on what you need it to do. All the guys I've talked to said no need unless you're planning on being static |
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Yeah side plates are not necessary CONUS. Speed and mobility vs. Protection and all that. Stay light
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SSgt Jason A Decker. 11-6-09
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Ok..no side plates. Just front and back plates.
Mag pouches put a small ifak and be done, to start. If I just run that...would I be better off getting LBT carrier? Will it protect more of my body but still not to bulky? Thank you guys...I really appreciate your help. |
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Originally Posted By tooly:
Ok..no side plates. Just front and back plates. Mag pouches put a small ifak and be done, to start. If I just run that...would I be better off getting LBT carrier? Will it protect more of my body but still not to bulky? Thank you guys...I really appreciate your help. View Quote |
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@ me if you have questions about body armor, hearing protection, or tactical equipment in general.
Looking for vintage body armor advertisements/posters. |
Originally Posted By stoner01:
Yeah side plates are not necessary CONUS. Speed and mobility vs. Protection and all that. Stay light View Quote That's my thought process anyway. I can always scale down if I feel the need to go 100 miles west into the mountains |
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Originally Posted By cone256:
Where would I be going that I need to be speedy and mobile? All of my gear, ammo, food, water, etc are all at my home. Where exactly would I be going? That's my thought process anyway. I can always scale down if I feel the need to go 100 miles west into the mountains View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By cone256:
Originally Posted By stoner01:
Yeah side plates are not necessary CONUS. Speed and mobility vs. Protection and all that. Stay light That's my thought process anyway. I can always scale down if I feel the need to go 100 miles west into the mountains |
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SSgt Jason A Decker. 11-6-09
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Originally Posted By tooly:
Ok..no side plates. Just front and back plates. Mag pouches put a small ifak and be done, to start. If I just run that...would I be better off getting LBT carrier? Will it protect more of my body but still not to bulky? Thank you guys...I really appreciate your help. View Quote My philosophy is scalability. Plate carrier. Front and rear plates only. Basic ammo load and med kit |
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SSgt Jason A Decker. 11-6-09
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IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND.
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Originally Posted By stoner01:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284414/20180524_165544_jpg-1188207.JPG My philosophy is scalability. Plate carrier. Front and rear plates only. Basic ammo load and med kit View Quote |
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Originally Posted By tooly:
I thought maybe different carriers had different size plates they could carry. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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@ me if you have questions about body armor, hearing protection, or tactical equipment in general.
Looking for vintage body armor advertisements/posters. |
Originally Posted By tooly:
What size is that...not for nothing and Im new at this stuff but that looks like it would fit on me like if I was to put on a 5 inch note book on my chest. View Quote |
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SSgt Jason A Decker. 11-6-09
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Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Carriers (good ones anyway) come in different sizes, sized according to the size of plates you wear. You size yourself for plates and then get a carrier to match your plates. Carriers like the JPC, AWS OCPC, and LBT 6094 come in the SAPI size range, from Small to Extra Large. There actually is Extra Small as well but demand for that size is so low most manufacturers don't make anything for it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core |
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SYSTEM MESSAGE: "stop drawing penises on the internet"
I knew Ambien wasn't for me after I ate two entire holiday pies that were needed for the next day and spent thousands of dollars online while eating them. |
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
What's crazy to me I found out is a lot of largish guys wear mediums due to mobility and weight preference. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core |
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Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core |
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SYSTEM MESSAGE: "stop drawing penises on the internet"
I knew Ambien wasn't for me after I ate two entire holiday pies that were needed for the next day and spent thousands of dollars online while eating them. |
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Interesting article. Simply because he mentions down to belly button and that's longer than I've seen recommended from other guys View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core |
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