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Posted: 1/6/2009 7:00:48 PM EDT
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does anyone know where to find those upper half manikins like in stores to display my gear in my gun room? would love to get a few to hold my chest rigs and plate carrier instead of tossing them in the corner or closet.
Thanks 
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| We made 4x4 crosses when I was deployed to keep the gear off the ground. A 4x4 post 3ft tall, notched out about a foot from the top. Then a piece about 16in notched out in the center to fit into the first post. Screw or bolt together, then put some 2x4 legs on it and your done. I've also seen them built taller with addition stuff hung on the 4x4 pole below the body armor. Sorry no pics tho. |
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http://www.galls.com/goid/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=BP373&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=datafeed&utm_campaign=Froogle-Datafeed&__skl_fd_skuid=BP373&__skl_fd_uan=1 Heres a pic of the 4x4 post thing http://www.pbase.com/junk_camera_soldier/image/81575133 Thanks for the pic!!!! |
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If it contains Kevlar, I still strongly suggest against hanging it vertical if you are storing it long term. I understand soldiers out in the field using the gear crosses to help save room in cramped quarters and giving them quick access to their gear but A) when their armor expires, they get new issued armor that they don't have to pay for and B) they are taking it off and putting it on multiple times per day.
Armor hangers for people that have it for "just in case" SHTF is backwards intuitive. Hanging Kevlar vertically can eventually loosen the weave or shift it taking away from its ballistic resistance. Kevlar needs to be stored flat, cool and dry unless you have the resources and enjoy replacing your soft armor every 5 years or so. Then if you do hang your gear for quick access and say, "Well I'll take the soft armor inserts out and lay them flat." then it is hardly quick access. If you are just hanging things like chest rigs or plate carriers from it, feel free. I'm just trying to put in some advice for some people that may not be aware of this. |
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This is what I use, pipe from the hardware store with a metal base. http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z205/mfo88/100_2140.jpg Was there any welding involved in that? |
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Tks, but I was looking for more along the lines of this type. My stuff is secure I'm not worried about that, I just don't like the idea of putting money into something that sits out of site the majority of the time. http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r191/ar15nutz/GTGDUB_09.jpg The maniquin in the pic you posted is a punching bag that can be bought at any sports authority. |
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