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Posted: 1/13/2021 8:31:02 PM EDT

Hi guys!

I have a set of L210s on the way and I am looking for a good carrier for them, preferably below about $200.

I think I want a minimalist type of carrier and I see that the Ferro Concepts Slickster is out of stock. I was wondering what you guys might recommend?

I know some people will say the Trex Arms AC1 plate carrier but I am not too fond of the way it is cut. Is there an alternative closer to the Slickster?

On a slightly different topic, how comfortable are the shoulder straps on the Slickster? They look thin so it makes me wonder.

Thanks!

Posted: 1/13/2021 9:03:14 PM EDT

[#1]

I have an Velocity Systems LEPC that I got for 155 during Black Friday , normally around 179 or so. Its a bit more padded than an Slickster and I really like it, although I just got an esstac Daeodon ass that I am comparing it to right now.

I believe raf just got a sample from wtfix on their plate carrier 06 that he liked https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Gear-Review-Whiskey-Two-Four-Plate-Carrier-06/10-518915/

Posted: 1/14/2021 7:27:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Id second the Velocity LEPC... Just got one and love it. If you're trying to avoid wait times... I got mine from a vendor on ebay...

Here you go:

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Posted: 1/14/2021 7:42:02 PM EDT

[#3]

What do you mean by the way the Trex AC1 is cut?

Posted: 1/14/2021 8:06:59 PM EDT

[#4]

I have the plate carrier 6 and it is pretty minimalist. There is a review further down in this section.

Posted: 1/14/2021 9:17:06 PM EDT

[#5]

First Spear STT is quite slick. A bit more structure than a Slickster, particularly in regard to the cummerbund, but the same ballpark. It can be run 100% slick with nothing sticking out if that's what you want.

Posted: 1/14/2021 9:24:34 PM EDT

[#6]

Great timing on this question. I'm in the same spot and generally have the slickster and AC1 as my first two choices.

Posted: 1/14/2021 10:32:41 PM EDT

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I have one of these as well. Very very happy with it.

I have a mayflower quad placard on it now, but have a beez triple mag placard and 3 cell cummerbund on the way. Mini dangler for med.

Well under $200 and US made.

Posted: 1/14/2021 11:42:14 PM EDT

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I have one of these as well. Very very happy with it.

I have a mayflower quad placard on it now, but have a beez triple mag placard and 3 cell cummerbund on the way. Mini dangler for med.

Well under $200 and US made.

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I have the plate carrier 6 and it is pretty minimalist. There is a review further down in this section.

I have one of these as well. Very very happy with it.

I have a mayflower quad placard on it now, but have a beez triple mag placard and 3 cell cummerbund on the way. Mini dangler for med.

Well under $200 and US made.

Yeah the 125 bucks on the Coyote and black is pretty crazy, and 150 for most other normal patterns, that and the amount of sizes is cool as well. If I didn't already have my esstac and LEPC I would consider it.

Posted: 1/15/2021 12:22:19 AM EDT

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I am sure you guys know that these plates are 10x12

What size carrier would I need for these? I am assuming medium?

Looking hard at the NEW Velocity Systems Mayflower LEPC.

Posted: 1/15/2021 9:18:00 AM EDT

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I bought a Tactical Tailor Rogue carrier. Pretty slick & comes with padding on the inside already like you have to add to some other carriers. I did just order a Ferro cummerbund though from Legit Kit on ebay to replace the factory one bc I wanted better retention of stuff in the cummerbund pockets.

Posted: 1/15/2021 3:59:59 PM EDT

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I am sure you guys know that these plates are 10x12

What size carrier would I need for these? I am assuming medium?

Looking hard at the NEW Velocity Systems Mayflower LEPC.

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I believe medium would be correct, at least that is what I had for my 10x12s, the LEPC does have a quite generous cut at the bottom probably to fit something longer like a sapi plate.

https://doubletapsurplus.com/pages/size-chart-velocity-systems-apc