vests/chest rigs

[Tora]

Have a look at this one.

http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=55CR00&C=C1261

It's the "Low Profile Chest Rig" from Blackhawk. I think it would work the best for what you are asking about.

[mightymouse]

There ya go can pick it up at any Army surplus store

Very state of the art. In the 1950's. Offer the man a pilum or heck, upgrade to a musket.

Just because its cheap and available doesn't mean its a good idea.

Have a look at this one.

http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=55CR00&C=C1261

It's the "Low Profile Chest Rig" from Blackhawk. I think it would work the best for what you are asking about.

Couple of problems with that rig. The pistol mags are on the wrong side for him, since he's left handed. The rifle mags are ok on what will be his weak side, but theres not an area for a dedicated I-F-A-K/Medical kit. And since it's all sewn in place, it can't be reconfigured without some difficulty.

Ok, stupid *** question, why does the filter bust a gasket over F-A-K (without the dashes)? All it stands for is First Aid Kit.

[StagLefty]

Kelly-found the TT modular tac-vest for $90 atTexas Tactical-looks like a good deal-Thanks to everyone for the feedback-Didn't realize this would be almost the can of worms of deciding which AR to buy !!!

[Tora]

Couple of problems with that rig. The pistol mags are on the wrong side for him, since he's left handed. The rifle mags are ok on what will be his weak side, but theres not an area for a dedicated I-F-A-K/Medical kit. And since it's all sewn in place, it can't be reconfigured without some difficulty.

Your right, my bad.

Try this one.
http://www.spectergear.com/mk2_chest_rig.htm

[StagLefty]

Thanks Tora-that's another good option.

[Tora]

For what you have stated as your needed ueses, I like this kind. I'ts low profile (easy to hide under say a windbraker) and you can drive with it on. It's not alot of ammo, but you should't need that much, and you can have other things that may be needed; IE cell phone, camera...

[westy1970]

I know this has been beaten to death already, but I will pipe in anyway.

I am a fan of the older Blackhawk stuff and I have not seen any one their new generation, so I won't comment on it.

I did just pick up an Eagle chest rig from SKDtac. It seems well made and will carry just enough so you are not overloaded for daily type work. This is not a field peice however as there are no provisions for carrying a lot of stuff, so you need to be close to your support or carry a bag with you. I bought the thumbreak option so I can carry 6 mags and a pistol with a light on it. The front pouches appear to be able to hold pistol mags or a flashlight, but I have not tried that as of yet. I think for the price, it is a good option.

http://www.skdtac.com/index.asp?Page...PROD&ProdID=36

[John Moses Browning]

If it's of any interest, there's also Russian made chest rigs. They seem just as versatile as the more expensive American made ones, but at much less cost.

Here's a couple of sites:

http://www.redsoldier.com/All-Produc...4Pa38Ta38Ta3r0

http://www.russiancombatgear.com/

The second site seems to be having some display problems, just click the "View All Products" tab on the bottom left to sift through their inventory.

So far, here are a handful of ones I've been contemplating:

http://www.russiancombatgear.com/product_details/Pioneer_M23_(Splav).php

http://www.russiancombatgear.com/product_details/Tarzan_M32_(Splav).php

Those two are made for AK mags, but here's one for AR mags, however, it's a bit more expensive since it's American made:

http://www.redsoldier.com/T-A-G-Rifl...2&category=454

[StagLefty]

I know this has been beaten to death already, but I will pipe in anyway.

I am a fan of the older Blackhawk stuff and I have not seen any one their new generation, so I won't comment on it.

I did just pick up an Eagle chest rig from SKDtac. It seems well made and will carry just enough so you are not overloaded for daily type work. This is not a field peice however as there are no provisions for carrying a lot of stuff, so you need to be close to your support or carry a bag with you. I bought the thumbreak option so I can carry 6 mags and a pistol with a light on it. The front pouches appear to be able to hold pistol mags or a flashlight, but I have not tried that as of yet. I think for the price, it is a good option.

http://www.skdtac.com/index.asp?Page...PROD&ProdID=36

Thanks Westy-this is the same one I've been leaning to.

[westy1970]

I played with mine a little more today. Don't bother with the thumb break thingy for holding a pistol. My 1911 flopped around and my Glock bit little better, so it's not worth the money for the "upgrade". For the front pockets, you could hold 4 double stack mags or 8 1911 mags plus 8 M4 mags. I tried my flashlight but it didn't fit, but a shorter one would. The only thing I would do different is a better back strap, like on the BH commando chest rigs. Still, well worth the money.