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Posted: 1/16/2014 11:39:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spartikis:
You run that belt with the plate carrier?! That setup has got to be heavy, steel plates, 13 AR15 mag, with the mag in your rifle youre carrying 420 rounds, thats a whole ammo can!! not to mention the 5 double stack pistol mags. Im not trying to be a jerk here, i understand everyone needs are different, just seems a little excessive is all, even soliders typically dont carry more than 6 spare mags. ~S Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spartikis:
Originally Posted By shooters101:
Originally Posted By oxmav3rickxo:
Ever thought of switching the rifle mags on your left side with your pistol mag pouches? Maybe use a triple TenSpeed pouch from Blue Force Gear for em? Cant say that I have. I guess I just always thought to have them up front. This is the third version of this PC set up and so for the one I like the most. I do plan to upgrade the pistol pouches to HSGI Tacos soon so when I do I might they that and see how i like it. I also run a belt system with this PC. The multi cam dump pouch is just a temp pouch I run when I and doing OPFOR for DARC in NLR As some of the evolutions run quite long and I can go thru a lot of mags I use this to carry more mags. http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-1.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-2.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-3.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-4.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-5.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-6.JPG Here is video LINK to one of the day runs shot with a GoPro in my NVG mount on my Ops-Core. Thanks You run that belt with the plate carrier?! That setup has got to be heavy, steel plates, 13 AR15 mag, with the mag in your rifle youre carrying 420 rounds, thats a whole ammo can!! not to mention the 5 double stack pistol mags. Im not trying to be a jerk here, i understand everyone needs are different, just seems a little excessive is all, even soliders typically dont carry more than 6 spare mags. ~S LOL yeah its a lot to carry. I know your not trying to be a jerk!  If you watched the youtube vid you see I have an issue with pulling the trigger! LOL So When I set this up first I was running just the PC and this had a good load out. Im running ceramic plates to help cut down the load with the exception of the side plates I got from the group buy on the AR-500 coated ones so that add some more weight back. When I am just running the PC I carry my M&P in an IWB holster. Its not the fastest draw but it works well. There are other times when I want to run light and fast these times I run just the belt. The big first aid kit lets me place a 2nd FT-60 in it to still have comms. Then there are the times I want everything I got cause I know I am up for a good fight and run both giving me the best armor and the max ammo I need.
I know it seems excessive but when you run out of ammo and there are still people shooting at you (via in my lifetime this has only happened in OPFOR using simunitions) it sucks huge monkey balls! So I like to error on the side of I can alway dump shit off if I need to be more mobile or go for longer distances. And keep in mind in most cases soldiers have access to a hell of a lot more back up that is either on station or can be on station real fast thus giving them a real game changer. I hope I never find myself in need of this system other than the times I'm getting free and valuable training while OPFORing at DARC! This is just my take on it. Thanks |
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Posted: 1/16/2014 12:50:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spartikis:
You run that belt with the plate carrier?! That setup has got to be heavy, steel plates, 13 AR15 mag, with the mag in your rifle youre carrying 420 rounds, thats a whole ammo can!! not to mention the 5 double stack pistol mags. Im not trying to be a jerk here, i understand everyone needs are different, just seems a little excessive is all, even soliders typically dont carry more than 6 spare mags. ~S Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spartikis:
Originally Posted By shooters101:
Originally Posted By oxmav3rickxo:
Ever thought of switching the rifle mags on your left side with your pistol mag pouches? Maybe use a triple TenSpeed pouch from Blue Force Gear for em? Cant say that I have. I guess I just always thought to have them up front. This is the third version of this PC set up and so for the one I like the most. I do plan to upgrade the pistol pouches to HSGI Tacos soon so when I do I might they that and see how i like it. I also run a belt system with this PC. The multi cam dump pouch is just a temp pouch I run when I and doing OPFOR for DARC in NLR As some of the evolutions run quite long and I can go thru a lot of mags I use this to carry more mags. http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-1.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-2.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-3.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-4.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-5.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-6.JPG Here is video LINK to one of the day runs shot with a GoPro in my NVG mount on my Ops-Core. Thanks You run that belt with the plate carrier?! That setup has got to be heavy, steel plates, 13 AR15 mag, with the mag in your rifle youre carrying 420 rounds, thats a whole ammo can!! not to mention the 5 double stack pistol mags. Im not trying to be a jerk here, i understand everyone needs are different, just seems a little excessive is all, even soliders typically dont carry more than 6 spare mags. ~S Actually I think one of the other threads one of the SF or other HSLD guys was saying that he had been known to carry around 13 rifle mags but it was dependent on the mission and situation and what hills they had to hump over. |
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Posted: 1/16/2014 2:16:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gotuonpaper:
Actually I think one of the other threads one of the SF or other HSLD guys was saying that he had been known to carry around 13 rifle mags but it was dependent on the mission and situation and what hills they had to hump over. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gotuonpaper:
Originally Posted By Spartikis:
Originally Posted By shooters101:
Originally Posted By oxmav3rickxo:
Ever thought of switching the rifle mags on your left side with your pistol mag pouches? Maybe use a triple TenSpeed pouch from Blue Force Gear for em? Cant say that I have. I guess I just always thought to have them up front. This is the third version of this PC set up and so for the one I like the most. I do plan to upgrade the pistol pouches to HSGI Tacos soon so when I do I might they that and see how i like it. I also run a belt system with this PC. The multi cam dump pouch is just a temp pouch I run when I and doing OPFOR for DARC in NLR As some of the evolutions run quite long and I can go thru a lot of mags I use this to carry more mags. http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-1.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-2.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-3.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-4.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-5.JPG http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/belt-6.JPG Here is video LINK to one of the day runs shot with a GoPro in my NVG mount on my Ops-Core. Thanks You run that belt with the plate carrier?! That setup has got to be heavy, steel plates, 13 AR15 mag, with the mag in your rifle youre carrying 420 rounds, thats a whole ammo can!! not to mention the 5 double stack pistol mags. Im not trying to be a jerk here, i understand everyone needs are different, just seems a little excessive is all, even soliders typically dont carry more than 6 spare mags. ~S Actually I think one of the other threads one of the SF or other HSLD guys was saying that he had been known to carry around 13 rifle mags but it was dependent on the mission and situation and what hills they had to hump over. Will depend on mission, but the setup looks like its the 'go to' default starting point rather than something to tackle what you'd face 80% of the time and then supplement. If I wore everything I was issued, I would have died on the way there. I always wonder about setups with many, many pistol and rifle mags and wonder if they've ever all be donned, and then ran in for 1/4 to 1 mile. Just from going hunting at night with a Crye Airframe, PVS14, carbine AR with a PEQ2A, warbelt with 2 mags, 1 pistol mag, small misc pouch and my sidearm as well as 3L of water I can tell you that even this is no joke for 4+ hours at a time when dealing with desert and mountainous terrain with constant climbs and descents at probably 1/5 the weight that some load-outs seem to be. Even when I do wear a plate, I have 3 rifle mags on it, 1 pistol mag and supplement with the belt. That's 3 pistol mags total (1 on PC, 1 on belt, 1 in the pistol) and 6 rifle mags (3 PC, 2 belt, 1 rifle). Either way I'm set for a bit and am either sufficiently equipped, or have a way to further supplement if I needed those 20+ mags or whatever, but I don't haul them all around just incase. Was always told that if I found myself in a place needing more than 6-8 mags; I was in the wrong place. Go run in your gear. |
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Posted: 1/16/2014 6:16:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IbuildedIT:. Nice set up, what pistol mag is that? m&p 30round? |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2014 10:18:54 PM EDT
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My humble beginner's kit.
She hasn't seen much use yet but I think this setup works for me. How'd I do for a nasty .civ on a budget? Go easy 
Armor: Small IOTV w/ Soft Armor Inserts Front - USGI Triple Mag Pouch, an Esstac Shorty KYWI Double Mag Pouch, and a Grenade Pouch (all hold 10rd mags...NY  )
Back - PIG Hydration Carrier, TT Dump Pouch Left CBun - USGI IFAK Right CBun - USGI Triple Mag Pouch with dividers cut out KDH SPCS/Magnum TAC-1 (I really dislike this PC compared to my IOTV and will probably get rid of it). No plates yet...I'm 5'10 about 140 lbs. Pretty slender build. I'd like to get some level IV stand alone protection but since I do have the soft armor inserts I'd settle for ICW. I've considered the Midwest Guardian plates but I think 10x12s will be too wide for me to properly shoulder a rifle. Was also considering 8x10 plates from bulletproofme but I'm thinking those may be too short to provide adequate coverage and may not sit properly in my carrier. So for now I'm looking for a good deal on Small SAPI/ESAPI plates. Helmets: MSA TC-2000 w/ Multicam Cover Tan RBR Mach II "Gunfighter" Ear Pro: Howard Leight Impact Sport Pack: Ares Combat XII Just picked up this pack on their Black Friday sale. Only seen some light use but so far I'm impressed. Will serve mostly as a range bag but I like having the option of attaching it to my PC if I need to. Weapon: Spike's 14.5" middy w/ pinned DynaComp Spike's NiB BCG Troy Tritium Di-Optic Folding Rear Site VTAC Padded Sling Patches are all from SKD and SupplyCaptain, and name tapes (blurred for OpSec  ) are from eBay.
A Few Questions: Will 10x12 plates or Medium SAPI/ESAPI even fit into a Small IOTV? Since I wear an IOTV should I just stick to SAPI cut so the plates fit the carrier correctly? Are there other options I'm overlooking? I'm not interested in AR500 at this point. Overall, what say the hive? |
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Posted: 1/17/2014 8:05:05 AM EDT
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Any preference for a color for urban environment?
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Posted: 1/17/2014 8:35:29 AM EDT
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Shooters101, is your carrier for work?
Thanks for all the pics and info on your setup. |
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Posted: 1/17/2014 7:02:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By killintime:
Any preference for a color for urban environment? Depends on the specific urban environment. Something up north: gray would probably be best. Southwest: you could get away with tan. South: green likely wouldn't be at a disadvantage. |
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Posted: 1/17/2014 10:36:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By killintime:
Any preference for a color for urban environment? Depends on how much you blow it up first New York would be kind of hard to blend into but in Fallujah it'll get a lottle easier. Preparation is key.
Multicam is ok and ACU (as much as it pains me to say) works pretty well in concrete and gravel environments. Of course once night falls or if you step foot into a grass field or treeline, you'll glow in the dark. Same for Kryptek Raid. For urban type camo thats looks good but not much function, I really like Kryptek Typhon a lot and MultiCam black is slowly growing on me. |
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Posted: 1/17/2014 10:39:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CrazyWhiteGuy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFC_Dustin:
Depends on how much you blow it up first New York would be kind of hard to blend into but in Fallujah it'll get a lottle easier. Preparation is key.
Multicam is ok and ACU (as much as it pains me to say) works pretty well in concrete and gravel environments. Of course once night falls or if you step foot into a grass field or treeline, you'll glow in the dark. Same for Kryptek Raid. For urban type camo thats looks good but not much function, I really like Kryptek Typhon a lot and MultiCam black is slowly growing on me. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFC_Dustin:
Originally Posted By killintime:
Any preference for a color for urban environment? Depends on how much you blow it up first New York would be kind of hard to blend into but in Fallujah it'll get a lottle easier. Preparation is key.
Multicam is ok and ACU (as much as it pains me to say) works pretty well in concrete and gravel environments. Of course once night falls or if you step foot into a grass field or treeline, you'll glow in the dark. Same for Kryptek Raid. For urban type camo thats looks good but not much function, I really like Kryptek Typhon a lot and MultiCam black is slowly growing on me. No way. To the naked eye in the dark Acu is fine if you're not moving around a shit ton. It's also gets dirty quickly. Acu in the day time is nut sack. Eta. It's also one thing to take a picture in some place that blends or doesn't, playing hide and seek with actual .mil types or hunters is a different animal. |
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Posted: 1/17/2014 11:07:02 PM EDT
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Camouflage is more about field craft than patterns. Anything will be bad if you don't use the principles that have been proven to work. Anything can be good if you use it right.
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Posted: 1/17/2014 11:35:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TaskForce]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capt-Planet:
Camouflage is more about field craft than patterns. Anything will be bad if you don't use the principles that have been proven to work. Anything can be good if you use it right. Well said. I have said it soo many times now but folks spend way too much time focusing on camos and colors when there are things that are a lot more important to worry about. But i get it and I do it too. Camos and colors are visual and humans like to focus on things like that. |
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Posted: 1/17/2014 11:38:04 PM EDT
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First PC as a stopgap in the meantime while I save up for a PIG - BlackHawk Low Vis PC with Midwest Guardian plates.
It's slick other than a strip of Velcro you could put two nametags on. I figure this would be something pretty cheap I can wear a chest rig over to tide me over until I get a PIG, and then once I have a PIG I can always keep this to put under some clothes if for some reason I would ever feel the need to discreetly have armor on It was about $44 shipped
from DVOR. 
Got it in the mail today, threw in the plates, and found out the reviews I'd read maybe weren't as accurate as I hoped. They said 10x12 plates fit in the large. I know the Midwest plates are a little smaller than that, but they settle to the bottom of the PC leaving about a 1-1/2" gap at the top: 
Would putting a strip or a double-thickness strip of a cut up ground mat work to boost the plate up to the top of the pocket? (Sorry for the sideways pics - don't know how to rotate and save on this stupid Windows 8 computer  )
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Posted: 1/17/2014 11:48:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/17/2014 11:51:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheMountaineer:
First PC as a stopgap in the meantime while I save up for a PIG - BlackHawk Low Vis PC with Midwest Guardian plates. It's slick other than a strip of Velcro you could put two nametags on. I figure this would be something pretty cheap I can wear a chest rig over to tide me over until I get a PIG, and then once I have a PIG I can always keep this to put under some clothes if for some reason I would ever feel the need to discreetly have armor on It was about $44 shipped
from DVOR. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=60205 Got it in the mail today, threw in the plates, and found out the reviews I'd read maybe weren't as accurate as I hoped. They said 10x12 plates fit in the large. I know the Midwest plates are a little smaller than that, but they settle to the bottom of the PC leaving about a 1-1/2" gap at the top: http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=60206 Would putting a strip or a double-thickness strip of a cut up ground mat work to boost the plate up to the top of the pocket? (Sorry for the sideways pics - don't know how to rotate and save on this stupid Windows 8 computer )That would probably work. I use closed cell foam. |
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Posted: 1/18/2014 2:28:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blacktide:
That would probably work. I use closed cell foam. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blacktide:
Originally Posted By TheMountaineer:
First PC as a stopgap in the meantime while I save up for a PIG - BlackHawk Low Vis PC with Midwest Guardian plates. It's slick other than a strip of Velcro you could put two nametags on. I figure this would be something pretty cheap I can wear a chest rig over to tide me over until I get a PIG, and then once I have a PIG I can always keep this to put under some clothes if for some reason I would ever feel the need to discreetly have armor on It was about $44 shipped
from DVOR. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=60205 Got it in the mail today, threw in the plates, and found out the reviews I'd read maybe weren't as accurate as I hoped. They said 10x12 plates fit in the large. I know the Midwest plates are a little smaller than that, but they settle to the bottom of the PC leaving about a 1-1/2" gap at the top: http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=60206 Would putting a strip or a double-thickness strip of a cut up ground mat work to boost the plate up to the top of the pocket? (Sorry for the sideways pics - don't know how to rotate and save on this stupid Windows 8 computer )That would probably work. I use closed cell foam. You should be able to make the foam work. I wrapped my steel plates in pieces of a surplus sleeping mat to better fill the plate pocket and keep everything snug. |
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Posted: 1/18/2014 11:46:28 AM EDT
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My question is, how do I get the foam to stay under the plates? What's a good way to keep it all aligned?
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Posted: 1/18/2014 3:12:23 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheMountaineer:
My question is, how do I get the foam to stay under the plates? What's a good way to keep it all aligned? Duct tape. |
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Posted: 1/18/2014 11:56:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blacktide:
Duct tape. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blacktide:
Originally Posted By TheMountaineer:
My question is, how do I get the foam to stay under the plates? What's a good way to keep it all aligned? Duct tape. Shoulda guessed
I'll try it out. |
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Posted: 1/19/2014 12:45:41 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/19/2014 11:18:10 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tvcasualty:
My humble beginner's kit. She hasn't seen much use yet but I think this setup works for me. How'd I do for a nasty .civ on a budget? Go easy
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/34/h1dh.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/203/n4bt.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/845/bxec.jpg Armor: Small IOTV w/ Soft Armor Inserts Front - USGI Triple Mag Pouch, an Esstac Shorty KYWI Double Mag Pouch, and a Grenade Pouch (all hold 10rd mags...NY )
Back - PIG Hydration Carrier, TT Dump Pouch Left CBun - USGI IFAK Right CBun - USGI Triple Mag Pouch with dividers cut out KDH SPCS/Magnum TAC-1 (I really dislike this PC compared to my IOTV and will probably get rid of it). No plates yet...I'm 5'10 about 140 lbs. Pretty slender build. I'd like to get some level IV stand alone protection but since I do have the soft armor inserts I'd settle for ICW. I've considered the Midwest Guardian plates but I think 10x12s will be too wide for me to properly shoulder a rifle. Was also considering 8x10 plates from bulletproofme but I'm thinking those may be too short to provide adequate coverage and may not sit properly in my carrier. So for now I'm looking for a good deal on Small SAPI/ESAPI plates. Helmets: MSA TC-2000 w/ Multicam Cover Tan RBR Mach II "Gunfighter" Ear Pro: Howard Leight Impact Sport Pack: Ares Combat XII Just picked up this pack on their Black Friday sale. Only seen some light use but so far I'm impressed. Will serve mostly as a range bag but I like having the option of attaching it to my PC if I need to. Weapon: Spike's 14.5" middy w/ pinned DynaComp Spike's NiB BCG Troy Tritium Di-Optic Folding Rear Site VTAC Padded Sling Patches are all from SKD and SupplyCaptain, and name tapes (blurred for OpSec ) are from eBay.
A Few Questions: Will 10x12 plates or Medium SAPI/ESAPI even fit into a Small IOTV? Since I wear an IOTV should I just stick to SAPI cut so the plates fit the carrier correctly? Are there other options I'm overlooking? I'm not interested in AR500 at this point. Overall, what say the hive? Why are those mags so short? They got to be hell trying to grab out of them pouches. Oh, didnt see the location.
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Posted: 1/19/2014 3:20:24 PM EDT
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Figure I'll post a pic or two of my set up.
The plate carrier is a Condor, yeah it sucks, and i'll give me cancer after raping babies, but it works for me. med SAPI plates with Palm defence 12x10 IIIA backers. sling routed through the carrier to take the weight off my neck (yeah, I am a pansy) double AR/pistol mag shingle with random 10/30 AR mags and M&P 9mm mags. double accessory pouch with a SOG multitool and a SF G2. CAT tourniquet my 2M ham radio (yes I am licensed, yes I actually have people who will listen on the other end, plus it scans out of the 2M band and I can listen to local FD and LE traffic.) FAK on the left side with a mora stuck behind it as I can't find anywhere else to stick it. Standard 2" web belt another double AR/pistol mag single, same set up, AR and M&P mags. Another FAK, with tourniquet Pistol and holster (bet I am the first guy to post a revolver in this thread. ) The M&P in the safariland is the normal load out but I was shooting my M28 and am too lazy to switch it out.
The helmet is a PASGAT with IIRC team Wendy foam pad upgrade and a Muitcam cover (I need to just paint it.) The AR is a S&W M&P15 sport with a 13" Troy (my a thousand sand fleas infest his underwear) alpha, Magpul CTR stock, MOE grip and BUISs, SF P6 flashlight on a thorntail mount by IWC, a GG&G single point sling mount, a Primary Arms RDS and a Novesky sling mount for a bipod. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2014 7:24:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pumbaajk:
Why are those mags so short? They got to be hell trying to grab out of them pouches. Oh, didnt see the location. it's not terrible, a little tricky in the beginning but like anything with some practice it becomes muscle memory. at first the kydex in the KYWIs are pretty stiff so they take some time to break in. i'm looking to get a few ranger plates to make it a little easier. even though I only have 10 rounders I like to have the ability to carry 30s just in case 
it's okay to laugh... there is no constitution in NY  
for you non .mil guys running ESAPIs, where do ya'll buy them from? |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2014 11:19:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOrigin Posted By tvcasualty:
My humble beginner's kit. She hasn't seen much use yet but I think this setup works for me. How'd I do for a nasty .civ on a budget? Go easy
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/34/h1dh.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/203/n4bt.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/845/bxec.jpg Armor: Small IOTV w/ Soft Armor Inserts Front - USGI Triple Mag Pouch, an Esstac Shorty KYWI Double Mag Pouch, and a Grenade Pouch (all hold 10rd mags...NY )
Back - PIG Hydration Carrier, TT Dump Pouch Left CBun - USGI IFAK Right CBun - USGI Triple Mag Pouch with dividers cut out KDH SPCS/Magnum TAC-1 (I really dislike this PC compared to my IOTV and will probably get rid of it). No plates yet...I'm 5'10 about 140 lbs. Pretty slender build. I'd like to get some level IV stand alone protection but since I do have the soft armor inserts I'd settle for ICW. I've considered the Midwest Guardian plates but I think 10x12s will be too wide for me to properly shoulder a rifle. Was also considering 8x10 plates from bulletproofme but I'm thinking those may be too short to provide adequate coverage and may not sit properly in my carrier. So for now I'm looking for a good deal on Small SAPI/ESAPI plates. Helmets: MSA TC-2000 w/ Multicam Cover Tan RBR Mach II "Gunfighter" Ear Pro: Howard Leight Impact Sport Pack: Ares Combat XII Just picked up this pack on their Black Friday sale. Only seen some light use but so far I'm impressed. Will serve mostly as a range bag but I like having the option of attaching it to my PC if I need to. Weapon: Spike's 14.5" middy w/ pinned DynaComp Spike's NiB BCG Troy Tritium Di-Optic Folding Rear Site VTAC Padded Sling Patches are all from SKD and SupplyCaptain, and name tapes (blurred for OpSec ) are from eBay.
A Few Questions: Will 10x12 plates or Medium SAPI/ESAPI even fit into a Small IOTV? Since I wear an IOTV should I just stick to SAPI cut so the plates fit the carrier correctly? Are there other options I'm overlooking? I'm not interested in AR500 at this point. Overall, what say the hive? The medium sapi/Esapi will not fit the small kdh. Not sure bout the iotv. I would venture to say they would cuz the plate picket in my large was HUGE |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2014 11:40:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solodevice]
[#25]
Just about done. Just waiting on my flat ifak from raven tactical, my new radio and grabbing a eotech for the lead slinger. Also not sure if I wanna keep this ACH helmet or just grab a bump style. Honestly I only care for it because it holds my light on the side. Otherwise it's a pain, not a fan of the over ear coverage. Mayflower APC ESAPI's with backers. Running the mayflower triple mag inserts in the kangaroo and both cummerbunds. Have a basic ifak in the front. Next to that I have a benchmade belt cutter. Great for gear and clothing also. Another TQ across from that. TCI TABC II head set w/ PTT. just need a conversion done on my connector so it will work with my particular radio. The two eagle mag pouches are for my Multitool and light. |
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Posted: 1/20/2014 6:04:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tyler315:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/kungfoohustle/Mobile%20Uploads/20140119_003138.jpg Specs? |
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Posted: 1/21/2014 1:30:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tyler315]
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango_6:
Specs? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango_6:
Originally Posted By Tyler315:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/kungfoohustle/Mobile%20Uploads/20140119_003138.jpg Specs? -Ranger Green Banshee -LTC LVL 4 Plates w/ LVL 3A Backers -Valley Operational Wear 3A Side Armor -Kangaroo Velcro Mag Pouch -TAG Hydration Carrier w/ Camel Back Reservoir -LBT Padded Shoulder Strap Covers (made for LBT assault pack, but fit Banshee) -Izula knife -TAG Rampage Admin Pouch -BDS Double Pistol Mag Pouch -VHF/UHF Radio 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/21/2014 3:14:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/21/2014 4:45:21 PM EDT
[#29]
LBT 6094A with Lvl III Sapis and backers. Pretty simple. Just the three mag LBT kangaroo insert and a TQ. My belt has an IFAK in an ATS tear away.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/30/2014 9:09:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Monkeyapeman]
[#30]
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Here the latest gear setup which I'm pretty damn happy with! Basics of the setup are: Line1: TyrTactical Gunfighter Belt, HSGI Universal Drop with GCode (Glock 19/x300), with 2 HSGI Double Decker Tacos. Plate Carrier: HSGI Weesatch w/ Shoulder Pads, Eagle Admin Pouch, HSGI Bleeder, used a Voodoo Tactical AR pouch to hold my CAT tourniquet, got a MOLLE attachment for the Surefire helmet light (red/white LED), Spyderco Manix2 knife, HSGI hydration pouch. The beauty of the Weesatch is the integrated pouches, I can go light with 4 mags, or really load up hard with 10 plus 2 on the belt. The front panel is slick for comfort while prone. Rifle: Noveske 10.5 Mk18, EXPS3 dot sight, fixed front sight with the KAC micro rear, mini-scout light with off-set mount, CTR stock, BCM grip, VTAC MK2 sling, Surefire 3-prong FH for the SOCOM mini-5.56, and ZOMG this shit is so sick. LOVE IT!!!! 1st world gear problems. embarrassed that texas flag is upside down! |
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Posted: 2/2/2014 7:57:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: CT-Shooter]
[#31]
added an HSGI blowout pouch to my PC for quick and easy access to medical essentials.
question, right now I'm using a tactical tailor 3 rifle mag panel on the front of my carrier, would it be wise to swap these out with 3 single mag Taco's? i shoot M1A's and AK's along with my AR and supposedly taco's are pretty universal, so it would be nice to be able to run everything on one PC. but 95% of the time i will be running an AR so i don't want to sacrifice any ease of use that the TT triple pouch gives me with the AR. 
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Posted: 2/2/2014 9:59:46 AM EDT
[#32]
You know that bleeder pouch can hold much more useful stuff than two TQs right?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/2/2014 10:10:11 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
You know that bleeder pouch can hold much more useful stuff than two TQs right? actually i think that's only 1 TQ
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Posted: 2/2/2014 11:01:53 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
You know that bleeder pouch can hold much more useful stuff than two TQs right? It's got a sharpie as well |
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CIV
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Posted: 2/2/2014 4:20:06 PM EDT
[#35]
My carrier as it sits right now:
-Banshee w/Guardian IV plates front and back -TargetMan side plates in custom made side plate pouches -64 rounds in various mags carried in custom pouches -Custom shoulder pads w/Nu-Foam outdoor padding Plates are only backed with Walmart camping pad cushions to fill the space. It can't be seen but I've sewn the cummerbund in place in the rear and I have replaced the shoulder buckles with flat 1/8" aluminum ones I machined at work. Buckles: 
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Posted: 2/2/2014 4:54:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CT-Shooter]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
You know that bleeder pouch can hold much more useful stuff than two TQs right? chill bro i got a sharpie in there too, i have to finish outfitting it, i have an SOE compact tear off on my belt as well, only that one has a red sharpie |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/2/2014 6:52:30 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fusilier1944:
My carrier as it sits right now: http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr280/fusilier1944/Mobile%20Uploads/22BC84CD-258A-4891-857D-49A48BEAE304.jpg http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr280/fusilier1944/Mobile%20Uploads/C3527B55-0B66-46BC-A64B-69349780B191.jpg -Banshee w/Guardian IV plates front and back -TargetMan side plates in custom made side plate pouches -64 rounds in various mags carried in custom pouches -Custom shoulder pads w/Nu-Foam outdoor padding Plates are only backed with Walmart camping pad cushions to fill the space. It can't be seen but I've sewn the cummerbund in place in the rear and I have replaced the shoulder buckles with flat 1/8" aluminum ones I machined at work. Buckles: http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr280/fusilier1944/Mobile%20Uploads/334289E8-4DAB-40AF-835B-BEACE8411837_1.jpg I really like that setup. Are those 10 rounders in the front pockets? |
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CIV
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Posted: 2/2/2014 7:05:08 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Sir:
I really like that setup. Are those 10 rounders in the front pockets? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Sir:
Originally Posted By fusilier1944:
Snip I really like that setup. Are those 10 rounders in the front pockets? Thanks, two are 10 round pmags with 3 rounds of beowulf in them and the other has my compass in it. At the moment this isn't really a functional setup, just suits my fancy. I have no clue how well it would work in actual use. |
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Posted: 2/3/2014 8:44:50 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shooters101:
http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/PC-1.jpg http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/PC-2.jpg http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/PC-3.jpg http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/PC-4.jpg http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/PC-5.jpg http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/PC-6.jpg http://www.shooters101.com/images/online/PC-10.jpg What pouch are you using to hold your radio? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/3/2014 7:03:37 PM EDT
[#41]
Finally Got a KISS Pig brig setup finished.
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Posted: 2/3/2014 11:30:39 PM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 2/4/2014 1:22:40 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rksonex:
Finally Got a KISS Pig brig setup finished. http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/rksonex/IMG_4768_zps1a818b98.jpg What kind of shoulder pads do you have on there? |
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Posted: 2/4/2014 1:24:48 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rksonex:
Finally Got a KISS Pig brig setup finished. http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/rksonex/IMG_4768_zps1a818b98.jpg Is that felt? or just a bad photo? 
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/4/2014 1:30:16 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
Is that felt? or just a bad photo? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
Originally Posted By rksonex:
Finally Got a KISS Pig brig setup finished. http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/rksonex/IMG_4768_zps1a818b98.jpg Is that felt? or just a bad photo? Pretty sure its loop Velcro. Check out the videos on the PIG BRIG on SKD's website. |
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USA
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Posted: 2/4/2014 2:29:43 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Marshgrass475:
What kind of shoulder pads do you have on there? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Marshgrass475:
Originally Posted By rksonex:
Finally Got a KISS Pig brig setup finished. http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/rksonex/IMG_4768_zps1a818b98.jpg What kind of shoulder pads do you have on there? those are the pig brig shoulder pads. they don't come with the carrier but they're not much extra from skd. |
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USA
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Posted: 2/4/2014 3:54:11 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
Is that felt? or just a bad photo? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
Originally Posted By rksonex:
Finally Got a KISS Pig brig setup finished. http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/rksonex/IMG_4768_zps1a818b98.jpg Is that felt? or just a bad photo? made me LOL |
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Posted: 2/4/2014 4:45:38 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner63a:
there are some surplus Ranger Green RLCS Icom Radio Pouches for under $10 on eBay that would be perfect for your Ham radio Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner63a:
Originally Posted By Tyler315:
Originally Posted By Tango_6:
Originally Posted By Tyler315:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/kungfoohustle/Mobile%20Uploads/20140119_003138.jpg Specs? -Ranger Green Banshee -LTC LVL 4 Plates w/ LVL 3A Backers -Valley Operational Wear 3A Side Armor -Kangaroo Velcro Mag Pouch -TAG Hydration Carrier w/ Camel Back Reservoir -LBT Padded Shoulder Strap Covers (made for LBT assault pack, but fit Banshee) -Izula knife -TAG Rampage Admin Pouch -BDS Double Pistol Mag Pouch -VHF/UHF Radio http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/kungfoohustle/Mobile%20Uploads/20140121_124341.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/kungfoohustle/Mobile%20Uploads/20140121_124417.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/kungfoohustle/Mobile%20Uploads/20140121_124527.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/kungfoohustle/Mobile%20Uploads/20140121_124639.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/kungfoohustle/Mobile%20Uploads/20140121_124804.jpg Thank you I'll definitely check those out. I've been looking on and off for a good pouch for the radio. |
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Posted: 2/4/2014 4:50:53 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ragincajun1919:
<a href="http://s748.photobucket.com/user/ragincajun1919/media/5431FBF8-7318-4405-98A9-EF9F073448F1_zpsmojvosbj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx125/ragincajun1919/5431FBF8-7318-4405-98A9-EF9F073448F1_zpsmojvosbj.jpg</a> I like that patch
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/4/2014 8:20:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
Pretty sure its loop Velcro. Check out the videos on the PIG BRIG on SKD's website. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
Originally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
Originally Posted By rksonex:
Finally Got a KISS Pig brig setup finished. http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/rksonex/IMG_4768_zps1a818b98.jpg Is that felt? or just a bad photo? Pretty sure its loop Velcro. Check out the videos on the PIG BRIG on SKD's website. Corret it is loop Velcro. |
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