Posted: 8/10/2009 1:09:51 PM EDT
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I am looking at getting a chest rig and have narrowed it down to two pretty good choices. I was wondering if anyone has used either of these, has a comments, feedback etc.
The usage would be in a SHTF scenario or possibly if I can find the time to do some three gun or tactical type shooting competition. My criteria: under or around $100 and not too big or bulky (I could always keep my LBE if I wanted something with more storage than a small backpack). If needed I could always carry extras in an assault back or my Camelback. Anyway - here are the two I had in mind: 
Eagle Chest Rig, Universal/SKD Version Link 
Eagle LE Active Shooter Chest Rig Link They're pretty similar. In the first one - I like the easy accesability of the mags, but wonder if you used one, would the other fall out easily? The second one fixes that, but they are a little harder to get to (However it appears that they can be secured in the "open" position). The first one can be equiped with a thumbreak to act as a holster, but I think I'd use my Balackhawk Serpa more than a mag pouch. I can't tell if I like the individual flaps over the pistol mag / flaslight pouches or the bigger flaps - seems like a toss up Anyway, does anyone have any ideas / experieence / suggestions? |
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The universal open mag pockets can be easily modified with a length of ellastic cord through the grommet holes for retention.
The padded straps are nice if not worn over a thick/armored vest... then they get a bit bulky. Either one will get you going, and after some use you'll know what you want. |
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I really like my universal chest rig
you cant see a ton of detail, but here it is in action at a local shoot (pay no attention to the targets I miss) mag change was not captured, due to obstruction by poles/scorer, but it did go smoothly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOe4X5mFXJA |
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I've got the SKD universal. Really a pretty nice rig overall. There is a member that sells a fix for the most annoying thing (for me) and that is that the X-harness sometimes comes together and rubs on my neck. I've considered just putting some 6" athletic armbands on them at the neck for addl comfort.
After having a chest rig, I'm not sure that I wouldn't like to have a battle belt of some kinds as well. Gear on the belt is nice. ETA I removed the retention straps for the rifle mags. I just don't like velcro and snaps on gear. Retention is good enough to hold a single PMAG in each pouch without a problem. |
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Great - I think that answers my question. I was concerned that if the pouches hold two mags, and I removed one I was worried they would become too loose - so thats not the case, right? If you were being swung around from a helo or a ceiling fan by your ankles, one might might come out. The elastic really gets a workout if you shove 2 PMAGs in there. I don't really want to carry 8 mags in most cases, so I just put one mag in each. GI and PMAGs work fine. 
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