Ok, did a search and came up dry. And the couple of topics I found did not answer some of my
questions.
So: I'm ready to jump in and get some 1st rate gear/armor. I have narrowed it down to a particular
type of gear; the MOLLE plate carriers, particulary the Eagle C.I.R.A.S. and the like. My questions
are :
1)I know good gear costs money, but is there any place cheaper than Eagle's retail price of
$584.80 for the above piece? If not, fine, but it's gonna hurt for a little while.
2)On Eagle's website the C.I.R.A.S. appears to be soft body armor, and simply needs plates.
Is this correct? If not, why the price?
3)For those running this setup; how does it hold up, and how much does your loadout weigh?
4)And finally; where is the best place to purchase MOLLE pouches(that hold up under use)?
In case someone asks what the use will be; It would be used for special duty at my dept.,
including all training I attend, and of course . . . . . . SHTF
I appreciate everyone's input on this, as this will be quite a purchase for me, and I want to
get the right "stuff", and know the ins and outs of this gear.