I posted this once here and asked about these russian chest rigs I see in photos.
A few people posted that they were crap and constructed of cheap material. I wouldn't think so... But I've never seen one in person.

I was looking at the M23 Pioneer vest. I would like to have one if nothing for collection purposes. But I would still like to know if they at all durable???

I'm not expecting something on par with a 250 dollar US made Vest. But I'm not expecting to get a vest that would tare the minute you shoved an AK mag in it??

You guys understand where I'm coming from? Stottman would probably know.

I'm looking at these rigs here and here

Are these authentic Russian vests? The word Airsoft makes me a little scared about ordering one.

I got their M21 "Tarzan" vest on a trade...Construction is simple...Gets the job done. There are alot of things that could be heavier duty, but none that would really improve the performance. Kinda like my rifles :)

Jake,I've been thinking about one of their Afghan era vests,they seem to be built a little better than the newer ones.

I have not messed with..

My only knowledge with that kind of stuff is either Cold War era stuff for collection, or modern US stuff for work...