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Posted: 8/21/2015 11:40:05 PM EDT
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I notice a lot of tactical gear uses those "quick release buckles" (the thing you squeaze together to make it come apart, ironically not quick IMO) At first I thought it was just on cheap chinese junk, but I notice some USGI and high end pouches and holsters even use them. What is the purpose for that rather than snaps or velcro? To me it takes fine motor skill to release those bastards, where as if I'm in a gun fight I want to be able to just grab and rip at my mag pouches to get my reload FAST!
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Velcro is loud. That's fine when you're in combat. It's not so fine when you're sitting in an ORP or in a linear ambush.
Snaps are a pain in the ass. That's what was on the old LBV and we got rid of them for a reason. If you look at a bunch of old ALICE gear, you'll undoubtedly see the little pull tabs have ripped loose from around the snaps. I can't tell you how many times I've seen snaps stuck together on the grenade pouch parts of ALICE mag pouches or compass/first aid pouches. Heck, I've got a Tactical Tailor small utility pouch where the plastic snap has broken. Part of the snap is still sewed to the top flap, allowing it to close, but the snap is broken in half. QR buckles are fairly easy to manipulate quickly, unless they're new-when they tend to be tight. Given enough use, though, they'll loosen up enough that they're easy to manipulate without coming undone. If you're having a hard time with them, it might also be a matter of needing to develop a little more strength in your fingertips. Don't try to be dainty with them, as if you're trying to prevent them from becoming damaged. Squeeze them like your life depends on it and pull the top part up as you squeeze. |
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