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Originally Posted By stoner01: CD, you should. I'm interested. And because pic thread. What I ran in a class last weekend https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/284414/1000003756-3334442.jpg |
If I had to be stranded in an island for a long time with a male arfcommer it'd be eesmith. I'm not gay, but I do get lonely. - Kalahnikid
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Originally Posted By stoner01: Yep. Out at Stuck Originally Posted By stoner01: Originally Posted By Seiran: Nice. Class here in Casper? Yep. Out at Stuck |
If I had to be stranded in an island for a long time with a male arfcommer it'd be eesmith. I'm not gay, but I do get lonely. - Kalahnikid
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Rest In Peace, Brothers.
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Originally Posted By Seiran: Ah, yeah, the Cutting Edge Tactics and Training course. My coworker tuned up his rifle and cerakoted it fresh about a month ago. He enjoyed the hell outa mine, both of em actually |
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"I'll come for the killing and stay for the cheesecake"
SSgt Jason A Decker. 11/6/09
"I'll come for the killing and stay for the cheesecake"
SSgt Jason A Decker. 11/6/09
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Originally Posted By stoner01: CD, you should. I'm interested. And because pic thread. What I ran in a class last weekend https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/284414/1000003756-3334442.jpg Everytime I tried to start working on it today, something interupted it. See how tomorrow goes. |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Plate carrier started (Level III steel plates with padding), material cut for 1/2" seam Attached File 4 ea Panels -(1000 denier Cordura) 12x16.5", cut 3x3.5" on bottom each side. 4 ea Yoke straps 2x8.5" (Dyneema IIRC) 4 ea Cummerbund 4x24" elastic 4 ea 4x6" Hook/Pile 2 ea 4x9" Pile 2 ea 2x5.5" Hook/Pile 2 ea 3x5" Hook/Pile 2 ea Molle sections (Dyneema) |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Panels-Molle sewn on, pile sewed on for cummerbund, hook/pile on for plate closure on bottom. Added one more 2x9" pile under Molle on front. Cummerbund-hook & pile sewed on. Will have mag slots sandwiched between elastic, hence two Yoke and shoulder pads not stated yet Attached File |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Will finish tomorrow. Attached File Attached File |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Originally Posted By 135Patriots: https://i.imgur.com/cZUwHcX.jpg Very nice |
Those who would give up essential liberty, to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety
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Two panels and yoke done Attached File |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Starting shoulder pads 4- 8.5x9” panels 2- 2x7” hook/pile 2- 2x6.75” foam pads Attached File |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Couldn't remember if either 1/4" or 1/2" seam, its 1/4". Do use 1/2 on one short side for edge Attached File Sew box together (good sides facing in) along other 3 edges 1/4" seam and turn inside out. Attached File Box/X stitch pile velcro far side, insert foam but don't sew foam yet. Flip over and sew hook velcro. Attached File Now fold velcro over unto itself locking it. Center foam, unfold and W stitch pattern foam. Attached File Put shoulder pads in place. Have fold against neck to prevent open ends rubbing neck. Note: shoulder pads not needed worn under clothing, nice to have for external wear however. Another note to self, maybe use softer 500 denier Cordura instead of 1000. Attached File |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Next is the cummerbund. This one is a bit complicated. 4-4x24" elastic 4-4x6" hook/pile 4-1.5x11" nylon webbing 4-3/4' x7" nylon webbing 4-3/4' x3" nylon webbing 4-3/4' x2 1/2" nylon webbing 4-3/8" x2" .060 kydex 4-1/8" x 17" shock cord 4- small cord locks Attached File |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Repeat x 4 using 7" webbing and kydex. Ensure shock cord can pass through loop. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Cummerbund assembly Attached File Attached File Had to remove one of the shock cord tabs on wrong side. Also forgot to stitch down sides of kydex tab. (fixed that detail) Small details you forget about. Attached File Sewing half’s together and then done mag slots Attached File |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Half done. Three additional mags can sandwich between Panel and Cummerbund. (carrier in back ground) Attached File |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Was going to finish it tomorrow but had the itch to finish. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Sides Attached File Attached File Back Attached File |
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Correct Multicam mag cell for plate carrier Attached File Attached File |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Correct Multicam mag cell for plate carrier https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_1074_jpeg-3342771.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_1075_jpeg-3342772.JPG Now those are needed. I wish retention was available on mine. Attached File |
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Made this today Attached File |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Nice. I can tell you are a man who understands the anatomical limitations of your shoulders |
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Another person wanted one (2nd brown) Attached File 2 panels reversed for sewing (seam on inside) Attached File Turn inside out, add Velcro to shoulder straps a sew together Attached File Completed Attached File |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Attached File Battery holder tube thing normally lives in the small dangler, otherwise this is more or less how my carrier has been for the last few years. |
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Originally Posted By 135Patriots: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/487230/1000009542_jpg-3364359.JPG Battery holder tube thing normally lives in the small dangler, otherwise this is more or less how my carrier has been for the last few years. Super simple and well laid out. I dig it. |
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You're always doing cool projects |
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Originally Posted By MeatBag: You're always doing cool projects Thanks. Made 3 more PCs since that one and 3 range bags last few days. Attached File |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Thanks. Made 3 more PCs since that one and 3 range bags last few days. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_2401_jpeg-3365490.JPG The PC and range bags look awesome. How long have you been sewing? |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Thanks. Made 3 more PCs since that one and 3 range bags last few days. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_2401_jpeg-3365490.JPG Nice work. Are the mag holders in the pic part of the range bag or are they placards? |
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Originally Posted By wsix: Nice work. Are the mag holders in the pic part of the range bag or are they placards? Pistol mag holders are velcro back and rifle has velco on both sides. There's pile velcro inside and out for the mag carriers to hook to. They also can go unto my plate carriers for quick reload. PC is made with a 3 AR mag cell and Range bag usually just comes with one 3 cell Pistol and 3 cell Rifle. These guys asked for 2 per and 4 cell pistol. They shoot everyday. |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Made 2 more 7.62mm carriers today Attached File Range bag loaded with carriers and more M9 mags in zipper pouch Attached File Attached File |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Originally Posted By tc2129: Very cool. Your stuff looks great Thank You. That grey bag above was my sewing project back then. |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21'
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Originally Posted By Clasky: https://i.imgur.com/2aOKhFA.jpg Dig the set up |
Those who would give up essential liberty, to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety
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Anyone have experience with strange times tactical/enamel pie? Just saw their modular placard/chest rig setup on EOD fish, really liking the look of the features on that setup. Planning on ordering the placard and wings to set up my PC with the cummerbund running overtop of the mag cells full time, I found myself liking the traap as a standalone chest rig a little more than I expected after slapping some kywis in it. |
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Originally Posted By dnmccoy: Looking for some recommendations. I got the green light for a new carrier setup. Im looking for ideas on something very minimal, nothing more than just mags on the front, Ifak is on the belt @dnmccoy I would go T.Rex AC series…new AC0 is slick. Personally, I’d go with the AC1 before they are out of stock. The new AC1.5 is also a good option. All on sale until EOD tomorrow…AC0 & AC1.5 are 15% off…AC1 is 30% off. |
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This year the Black friday bug bit me, these Special Equipment plate carriers were 50% off and for 89.99 i bought one. Italian made, like the legacy Ciras vests the front and back panels and the cummerbunds are joined at the lower back via a quick release cable (it's a marine vest). However there are more modern parts, like a front removable avs type flap with 3 single STANAG inserts and the cummerbunds while being difficult to replace have velcro pockets for soft armor plus pals and velcro on the inside face to put extra stuff and the part next to body has strips of loop to put QORE type comfort pads (4 simpler pads made of fabric mesh and foam are included). The vegetato colrway with Olive velcro and webbing while looking like it came directly from 20 years ag is made that way because it matches some issue gear and it's the only authorized colorway in certain units (i think this is going away hence the discount), they offer full vegetato too. 
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Originally Posted By smitty_007: @dnmccoy I would go T.Rex AC series…new AC0 is slick. Personally, I’d go with the AC1 before they are out of stock. The new AC1.5 is also a good option. All on sale until EOD tomorrow…AC0 & AC1.5 are 15% off…AC1 is 30% off. Originally Posted By smitty_007: Originally Posted By dnmccoy: Looking for some recommendations. I got the green light for a new carrier setup. Im looking for ideas on something very minimal, nothing more than just mags on the front, Ifak is on the belt @dnmccoy I would go T.Rex AC series…new AC0 is slick. Personally, I’d go with the AC1 before they are out of stock. The new AC1.5 is also a good option. All on sale until EOD tomorrow…AC0 & AC1.5 are 15% off…AC1 is 30% off. I can’t say enough good things about the T3 gear tomahawk LC, it was sub-$140 for black friday. Might still be on sale. Got some adhesive velcro to get some pads on that won’t slide around, that’s about all I’ve had to complain about. Dual QD shoulders actually works nicely with it, too, since having a 1” cobra buckle on the dominant side eliminates a shelf where your buttstock likes to snag when the strap is hard mounted with a plastic D-ring. Routing comms is a little awkward when you want your radio on the side that you frequently disconnect, though. Thought about mounting a wing to the rear bag, and running everything up that and over the shoulder, it’s got a nice space under the outer molle to secure stuff with onewrap, and gets any antenna out of your way. This also frees up that wing real estate up front, assuming your comms SOP lets you set and forget, for the most part. |
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