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Posted: 10/20/2005 3:59:22 AM EDT
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Been looking seriously at just plain old chest rigs and wondered if anyone had any experience with them. I am told by several buddies that for no nonsense gear a chest rig is the way to go. Dropped on a site called Tactical Assault Gear and looked at several that look to fill the bill. Anyone have one? I have several vests to go with several different rifles, but often times don't want to take all that gear, etc....Figured a chest rig would be ideal for many situations. Just some comments from those that own one would be appreciated, things to look for, not look for, shy away from, etc? |
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Bought a schweet one from SKD the other day, (like the ones in use by mercs in Iraq). You can see their ad on the EE or a link to them is there in the Industry forum. Mike added: here it is: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=90&t=300229 |
HSGI Warlords are my personal favorite for chest rigs, several configuration to choose from. Great prices at SKD Tactical. Good luck.
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Not only is that a pretty nice idea for civilian shooters (losing the MBITR pouch for PALS), that is a really good price as well. I can't think of any 3-gun type of equipment that can compete with that for value. |
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it boils down to what you see yourself using, in what role over what timeframe. Just because some ubertactical PSD is using gear does not translate to "it will work for me" One thing to keep in mind, that simplicity is key, and that 'bigger' translates to MORE weight and that if you get a particular rig, train in it so you know how that rig will work for you. |
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sit down and make a list of your requirements and then come back and ask for suggestions. i'm not being a smart-ass, but you're kinda asking a generic question... like "i've been thinking about buying a car, what is a good car?" a lot of people get a modular system and add what they need. if you find yourself moving towards working in different environments, you may change it to fit what you do in that environment. there, that's my generic answer.
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Good responses here. The best being to analyze what you'll actually need it for. The chest rig platform works for just about everyone, but obviously the needs of a Marine in iraq are much different than a cop, PSC, shtf rig, etc. As for platforms I'd recommend anyone of these depending on whether or not you intend to run plates. I've owned all three of these (and a bunch of others) and still have the top two. this is probably the most comfortable, non-sagging plate carrier I've ever even tried on. It is my favorite one by far. The Eagle Plate carrier with cummerbund store1.yimg.com/I/optacticalgear_1869_5038908 This is a nice cheap choice. It works well for the money. Blackhawk STRIKE recon commando chest rig store1.yimg.com/I/optacticalgear_1866_75147635 and of course the Spec ops tech hellcat......if you're not running plates. It's a little pricey compared to some, but the mag pouches are already included, so it's cost effective. store1.yimg.com/I/optacticalgear_1866_67709025 All of these are available from www.optactical.com or www.lightfighter.com |
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another good option is to get a MAV from Tactical Tailor And then add pouches based on your need. I would get a two piece MAV and 2 three mag shingles for a start. Then once you have decided what you need to do with it, buy the pouches. They are practically giving away the stuff in woodland camo right now. 
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two piece MAVs steal front real estate, look into a one-piece and remove that crappy plastic piece that holds the two shoulder straps ASAP. it's going to break anyway. i used a one-piece for a while, the plastic broke. i found it was a blessing. if you keep one of the shoulder straps snapped you can grab it in a hurry and just throw it over your head and one shoulder. snap the other one on the go. get the back later, or you can party without it if you need to. P.S. ~ if you get a one piece, you may also expand with a MAV bib. throw a velcro panel on the bib and you have a very good place to put IR/ID panels and tags. with either one you may expand to a Y-harness for the back and another IR/ID panel or CamelBak/ hydration carrier. |
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