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Originally Posted By bdover: @hoody2shoez how did they royally fuck it up? -Using xpac was a mistake. This thing is going to be expensive while not lasting long. -the entire design philosophy is based around some very very specific needs... breachers and Grenadiers. What they needed to do was a generational update to the 119. They have solid products in the light/midweight category. Instead they went for the heavyweight maritime category, a space they have almost zero chance to succeeding in. First spear, s&s, and matbock own that space. It's also a very space to compete in. |
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Originally Posted By waddlingweezol: What inserts are you using for your magazine pouches? I see a few of you guys have these. My BFG 10 speed pouches barely have any retention anymore, and I was wondering if there was some aftermarket fix like kywi inserts. Sorry if I missed it posted earlier, just jumped into this thread I don't think those are inserts, that looks like tegris sewn into the mag pouch for rigidity, probably to aid in magazine re-insertion. |
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Originally Posted By marnsdorff: I don't think those are inserts, that looks like tegris sewn into the mag pouch for rigidity, probably to aid in magazine re-insertion. Thanks, I see that now. At first it looked like those were 10 speed mag pouches. These look pretty interesting. I like the 10 speeds, but after a year of use mine have very little retention left. |
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Originally Posted By waddlingweezol: Thanks, I see that now. At first it looked like those were 10 speed mag pouches. These look pretty interesting. I like the 10 speeds, but after a year of use mine have very little retention left. That's the drawback to elastic on pouches. |
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Originally Posted By waddlingweezol: What inserts are you using for your magazine pouches? I see a few of you guys have these. My BFG 10 speed pouches barely have any retention anymore, and I was wondering if there was some aftermarket fix like kywi inserts. Sorry if I missed it posted earlier, just jumped into this thread The front placard is Unobtanium Gear Sleds. I’ve been very happy with and it has held up great over several years of substantial use. I have ten speeds on the cummerbund and they’re great until they aren’t, just like you said |
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Howsabout leftovers? See, my work changed my shift, location and days off, AND required me to come up with armor for the location, so my primary PC has been totally redone for that job, which also requires no ammunition. But I wanted to work with what I had left for a bare-bones "bump in the night" rig. The plate carrier was a gift from a fine member here. Thank you again! Stand-alone level 3 UHMWPE plates. Three P-Mags. One ersatz medical kit, has Quik Clot, gauze, triangle bandages, etc. One CAT. A REALLY cheap but wicked sharp freebie 5.11 knife that came with a pair of boots. I simply had no idea what to do with it, and it's been living in a desk drawer for years. Sharp eyes will not the shoulder pads are two different sizes - I have no idea where the matchings ones are hiding. Another sharp eye will note there is only one cheapo tube style quick release - I was gifted a set of two, but I put one here and one on the work armor. All I need is one side to open, as far as I know. Nothing matches color wise - not entering a fashion contest, I don't think And that's it. Not planning on leaving the house, so no hydration pouch - if I HAVE to leave, I have things I can grab quickly. I see a lot of things it appears people here desperately need, but I don't have and have no idea IF I need them. If I have time to put this on and grab the rest of the HD setup, well, it's a really bad day. That's it. Leftovers go to war. Total investment in this setup is probably less than 300$ Suggestions for changes/upgrades are always welcome, other than, "go be poor somewhere else".  Attached File |
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Originally Posted By armoredman: Howsabout leftovers? See, my work changed my shift, location and days off, AND required me to come up with armor for the location, so my primary PC has been totally redone for that job, which also requires no ammunition. But I wanted to work with what I had left for a bare-bones "bump in the night" rig. The plate carrier was a gift from a fine member here. Thank you again! Stand-alone level 3 UHMWPE plates. Three P-Mags. One ersatz medical kit, has Quik Clot, gauze, triangle bandages, etc. One CAT. A REALLY cheap but wicked sharp freebie 5.11 knife that came with a pair of boots. I simply had no idea what to do with it, and it's been living in a desk drawer for years. Sharp eyes will not the shoulder pads are two different sizes - I have no idea where the matchings ones are hiding. Another sharp eye will note there is only one cheapo tube style quick release - I was gifted a set of two, but I put one here and one on the work armor. All I need is one side to open, as far as I know. Nothing matches color wise - not entering a fashion contest, I don't think And that's it. Not planning on leaving the house, so no hydration pouch - if I HAVE to leave, I have things I can grab quickly. I see a lot of things it appears people here desperately need, but I don't have and have no idea IF I need them. If I have time to put this on and grab the rest of the HD setup, well, it's a really bad day. That's it. Leftovers go to war. Total investment in this setup is probably less than 300$ Suggestions for changes/upgrades are always welcome, other than, "go be poor somewhere else". https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/360589/bump_in_the_night_armor_jpg-3636731.JPG Hey, that's not being poor. It's got the basics you need, and while it's not matching or gucci camo, it works for the role you want it to do. TAG made decent stuff, so it's not a total piece of crap. Only changes I'd say would be maybe add a flashlight and move the med kit to the side in case you need to go prone? |
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Originally Posted By armoredman: Howsabout leftovers? See, my work changed my shift, location and days off, AND required me to come up with armor for the location, so my primary PC has been totally redone for that job, which also requires no ammunition. But I wanted to work with what I had left for a bare-bones "bump in the night" rig. The plate carrier was a gift from a fine member here. Thank you again! Stand-alone level 3 UHMWPE plates. Three P-Mags. One ersatz medical kit, has Quik Clot, gauze, triangle bandages, etc. One CAT. A REALLY cheap but wicked sharp freebie 5.11 knife that came with a pair of boots. I simply had no idea what to do with it, and it's been living in a desk drawer for years. Sharp eyes will not the shoulder pads are two different sizes - I have no idea where the matchings ones are hiding. Another sharp eye will note there is only one cheapo tube style quick release - I was gifted a set of two, but I put one here and one on the work armor. All I need is one side to open, as far as I know. Nothing matches color wise - not entering a fashion contest, I don't think And that's it. Not planning on leaving the house, so no hydration pouch - if I HAVE to leave, I have things I can grab quickly. I see a lot of things it appears people here desperately need, but I don't have and have no idea IF I need them. If I have time to put this on and grab the rest of the HD setup, well, it's a really bad day. That's it. Leftovers go to war. Total investment in this setup is probably less than 300$ Suggestions for changes/upgrades are always welcome, other than, "go be poor somewhere else". https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/360589/bump_in_the_night_armor_jpg-3636731.JPG I just got a tag carrier on clearance, amazing for the money. Super comfortable and stable. I did cut off the flap to use a Haley rig as a placard or have it slick. |
Behold, my things: CPC with front flap removed and DOPE, AERO with DOPE, Sunsnow (high quality repro) AVS MBAV with Equinox cummerbund and SLEDS, AWS LAB belt with angled pistol kywi's, rifle kywi, repro BFG med pouch I also have a black belt for work, exactly like the pictured MC one (only difference is an LBX blowout pouch instead of the repro BFG (repro because I was unsure how much I would like the BFG style over the LBT/LBX, so I wanted to try a cheap one out before dropping $100 on a simple pouch. IFAK is empty because I just got it and haven't filled it yet...plus all med gear is currently in my work vehicle and in the LBX on my work belt). |
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Originally Posted By ak4784: @Combat_Diver What is the story with the Arborist patch pictured a couple of pages back? I have a good friend that is a professional arborist and he would love that! lol. Source? Private group run for a bunch of folks from the big riot thread in GD. I also have one. |
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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: Private group run for a bunch of folks from the big riot thread in GD. I also have one. Ahh. 10-4. Very cool. I assume it doesn't have anything to do with trees then....or maybe it does, just not in the professional arborist sense lol. Thanks! |
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Originally Posted By ak4784: Ahh. 10-4. Very cool. I assume it doesn't have anything to do with trees then....or maybe it does, just not in the professional arborist sense lol. Thanks!
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RS Callsign Mayhem Midget
"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 AZ_SBR: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54860413587_574c9e9455_c.jpg  
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Attached File Did some upgrades to my carrier. It's been a while since I played with it at all, and I seem to be missing a rifle placard somewhere. I can't for the life of me figure out where it might have gone too. So I got some Jtac hooks and repurposed an old Mayflower I had from back in the days. It's nice because it holds 4 mags instead of 3, and has pockets in the front, for different stuff like my 3x micro magnifier if I'm not using it. I had to cut off the old qasm buckles from the Mayflower, as it made it sit funny. I also need to do something with the TQ holder on the right side, as it may interfere with my pistol draw. |
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Originally Posted By Stretchman: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/453455/IMG_20251106_171432696_HDR_jpg-3654362.JPG Did some upgrades to my carrier. It's been a while since I played with it at all, and I seem to be missing a rifle placard somewhere. I can't for the life of me figure out where it might have gone too. So I got some Jtac hooks and repurposed an old Mayflower I had from back in the days.It's nice because it holds 4 mags instead of 3, and has pockets in the front, for different stuff like my 3x micro magnifier if I'm not using it. I had to cut off the old qasm buckles from the Mayflower, as it made it sit funny.  I also need to do something with the TQ holder on the right side, as it may interfere with my pistol draw. Funny, I consider my Mayflower placard to be my most modern gear… I like it so much I have the matching chest rig so I don’t have to switch the placard back and forth. |
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Originally Posted By Vaquero: Funny, I consider my Mayflower placard to be my most modern gear… I like it so much I have the matching chest rig so I don’t have to switch the placard back and forth. I'm pretty sure it was the first placard I got, and it's been so long I can't remember when I actually bought it. It does have the plastic mag clips that hold them in the pouch, I can't remember if it came with them or if I installed them myself. So, the magazine safety straps are redundant, but, I see that as a good thing. |
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Anyone have advice for adding placard ability to a standard LBT 6094? Was looking at the Haley Strategic adapter that seems to be out of stock everywhere. https://haleystrategic.com/plate-carrier-placard-adapter |
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Spiritus and , I believe Peroz have kits. Ferro. Most will have at least the clips. I used to have one about 10 years ago that was 4 strips of hook and the clips. I cannot remember the name now. |
RS Callsign Mayhem Midget
"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 GTRider245: Anyone have advice for adding placard ability to a standard LBT 6094? Was looking at the Haley Strategic adapter that seems to be out of stock everywhere. https://haleystrategic.com/plate-carrier-placard-adapter @GTRider245 assuming it’s Velcro under that front flap you can cut the flap off & add placard adapters like the below to the appropriately spaced molle loop in the area above the front flap. I did this up an old surplus ciras plate carrier. Disclaimer, this is a permanent modification when you cut the flap off. https://hrttacticalgear.com/placard-buckle-adapter/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22841525729&gbraid=0AAAAADEr1jJFW7l3t-JPa41rQ0yREDwPc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlue2no_rkAMVikf_AR1YfhKiEAQYBCABEgIcsvD_BwE Edited for spelling. |
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