Posted: 1/9/2009 8:26:21 PM EDT
| What yall's favorite vests or tactical vests? I am looking at purchasing one. I like the Blackhawk Cutaway. |
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im heading down to airsoft atlanta tomorrow to pick one up...cant beat $35 for a vest that actually works....its a cross-draw vest with i think 3 m16 mag pouches, and 3 pistol mag pouches, plus weapon...plus molle attachments on the sides...
its a condor vest i think? |
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3280 Peachtree Corners Circle
Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 449-9991 http://www.airsoftatlanta.com/ |
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im just doing it for the cool factor....in 3 gun matches...keeps the pistol at your waist...spare mags for both pistol and rifle, and its got padded areas on shoulders for slings.....
might even throw in a walkie-talkie in the sholder thing and a throat mic. not everything has to serve a complete purpose...i just think it looks cool |
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I use a Blackhawk Omega Phalanx(sp?) HSV for work. It works well for what I do because I can carry pistol mags, shotgun shells, AR mags, a radio, handcuffs, OC, and it even has room for a small set of binoculars in a dump pouch on the right side. There's also attachment points on the back for more pouches/packs/etc., and it will hold a camelback.
With LEO work, the vest works much bettor for me than a chest rig, but for purely shooting-related work, I would probably use something different. Some people like Blackhawk stuff and some do not. Personally, all the Blackhawk gear I have used has held up well over the years, and, since I can get it through LEO supply places at a pretty good price, it doesn't beat my wallet up too much, either. That being said, there are a LOT of good manufacturers out there, and nearly as many vest configurations as there are shooters. I agree with DKing... try before you buy! -Chris |
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where is a good place to get one for us bigger fellows   Hey, Eagle... check with manufacturers whose products you are interested in... I know the vest I use is adjustable about four different ways for length, width, etc. It goes from a tight fit on me (I am not a very big guy), to downright HUGE. -Chris |
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where is a good place to get one for us bigger fellows Hey, Eagle... check with manufacturers whose products you are interested in... I know the vest I use is adjustable about four different ways for length, width, etc. It goes from a tight fit on me (I am not a very big guy), to downright HUGE. -Chris HUGE being a LEO term of art... 
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well...he said he wanted it for looks and cool factor. price is usually my biggest factor when buying things for cool factor. I haven't fired nearly that many rounds with mine on, but I'll keep an eye on the shoulder.
Thanks for the heads up, maybe I can reinforce it before it falls apart. |
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well...he said he wanted it for looks and cool factor. price is usually my biggest factor when buying things for cool factor. I haven't fired nearly that many rounds with mine on, but I'll keep an eye on the shoulder. Thanks for the heads up, maybe I can reinforce it before it falls apart. duck tape |