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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Chest rig time! (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 2/12/2010 6:11:07 AM EDT
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I am in need of a chest rig (open to suggestions for other options) so I can have 3-4 mags for carbine classes and fun in the woods.
This will be for AK74 mags. I am looking at the Eagle AK chest rig, the OSOE micro rig, and a bulgy shoulder bag/mag pouch. Can 74 mags fit in the open top AR mag carriers? Anything I need to look into? My budget is $100 or less. I would get a chicom chest rig and call it a day, but I can't find em anywhere. What does the hive suggest? |
I too am in need of one. I want a load out of 6-8 mags no more. Probably closer to 6, with some other pouches for a compass and other small gear. Of course need to be like Rambo and be able to attach my kabar to the rig. Any help would be appreciated. sorry, not trying to hijack, just jumping on your wagon for a few  |
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Saw these the other day when I was looking for the same thing ... :)
SKD Eagle Rig Chinese Chicom Tactical Tailor Hope that helps |
| For the money the Tactical Tailor AK Chest Rig is the best bang for the buck IMO. It's a copy of the one they made for the Iraq SF. |
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Anyone ordered from Flecktarn before? That is what I first wanted, simple and no frills. |
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http://www.copesdistributing.net/product_info.php?products_id=1580&osCsid=68392d48022c01519737d26b558d8875 it's the same thing centerfire had for $10. i got one from centerfire. it's based off the chicom design. longer straps, durable material. worth every bit of $20. i have a chicom chestrig also, i prefer the centerfire/copes version. hell, they are both made in china anyways..... |
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Check out these guys. You'd have to find a dealer near you as the site only caters to dealers, but I bet you will find something well under $100.00.
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http://www.copesdistributing.net/product_info.php?products_id=1580&osCsid=68392d48022c01519737d26b558d8875 it's the same thing centerfire had for $10. i got one from centerfire. it's based off the chicom design. longer straps, durable material. worth every bit of $20. i have a chicom chestrig also, i prefer the centerfire/copes version. hell, they are both made in china anyways..... I might just be stupid, but can it be worn with the "X" part of the straps across the back? |
I'm getting a South African Pattern M83 chest rig to run with my 74 mags............ Surplus chest harness in nutria brown... used in the Angola/SWA bush wars.........Simple rig... works, proven to work, and I'm not out of a lot of money for a rig that will probably not ever get used except for the occasional carbine class.
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I'm getting a South African Pattern M83 chest rig to run with my 74 mags............ Surplus chest harness in nutria brown... used in the Angola/SWA bush wars.........Simple rig... works, proven to work, and I'm not out of a lot of money for a rig that will probably not ever get used except for the occasional carbine class. Linky please!!!!!! |
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South African M83 Chest Rig
I was wanting a look, too. This is the only state-side retailer I could find. Lots of UK, New Zealand, AU online shops tho |
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Got this http://www.hsgi.us/proddetail.asp?prod=HSG-DACH In Multicam Ak mags are real tight and barely fit but it works. |
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I've gotten alot of good practice out of my lifchik combat vest, it's a no frills 3 mag chest rig with a few grenade pouches and the ability to add a 10 cell VOG25 grenade belt if that's your thing. You could probably put small items in the grenade pouches.
They run less than a hundred usually and are simple canvas construction, but durable. You can double stack mags but they are tight. 
I'm looking at the KS-12 Polish assault vest at the moment and trying to decide it it's worth the $150+ Z |
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South African M83 Chest Rig I was wanting a look, too. This is the only state-side retailer I could find. Lots of UK, New Zealand, AU online shops tho No.... There is one other source in the united states.... I'll IM you the link. |
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http://www.copesdistributing.net/product_info.php?products_id=1580&osCsid=68392d48022c01519737d26b558d8875 it's the same thing centerfire had for $10. i got one from centerfire. it's based off the chicom design. longer straps, durable material. worth every bit of $20. i have a chicom chestrig also, i prefer the centerfire/copes version. hell, they are both made in china anyways..... I might just be stupid, but can it be worn with the "X" part of the straps across the back? Yes. Not only can you do it, but crossing it in the back is the preferred way to do it. |
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IMHO best vest and chest rig for AK users:
Kamizelka Taktyczna Tarzan M32 / Жилет разгрузочный Тарзан М32 / Tarzan M32 Vest Splav 
Łazutczik SPOSN / Лазутчик СоюзСпецОснащение / Lazuchnik Chest Rig SPOSN (in US can be known as Lazuchnik type 3) 
i dont know what is their price in US.. any way Lazuchnik type 1 (in US known as chicom) and Lazuchnik type 2 (TX-Zen posted pic) are also good |
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IMHO best vest and chest rig for AK users: Kamizelka Taktyczna Tarzan M32 / Жилет разгрузочный Тарзан М32 / Tarzan M32 Vest Splav <a href="http://img692.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3201.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5117/splavtarzanm3201.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img716.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3202.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4387/splavtarzanm3202.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img692.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3203.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/791/splavtarzanm3203.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img709.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3204.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/3464/splavtarzanm3204.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img697.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3205.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/237/splavtarzanm3205.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img268.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3206.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5427/splavtarzanm3206.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img51.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3207.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5987/splavtarzanm3207.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img17.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3208.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5444/splavtarzanm3208.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img10.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3209.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3462/splavtarzanm3209.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img198.imageshack.us/i/splavtarzanm3210.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8930/splavtarzanm3210.th.jpg</a> Łazutczik SPOSN / Лазутчик СоюзСпецОснащение / Lazuchnik Chest Rig SPOSN (in US can be known as Lazuchnik type 3) <a href="http://img691.imageshack.us/i/lazutchikvestsposn1.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/9403/lazutchikvestsposn1.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img246.imageshack.us/i/lazutchikvestsposn2.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3125/lazutchikvestsposn2.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img51.imageshack.us/i/lazutchikvestsposn3.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2238/lazutchikvestsposn3.th.jpg</a> <a href="http://img205.imageshack.us/i/lazutchikvestsposn4.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2071/lazutchikvestsposn4.th.jpg</a> i dont know what is their price in US.. any way Lazuchnik type 1 (in US known as chicom) and Lazuchnik type 2 (TX-Zen posted pic) are also good I was hoping that you had a link to exactly WHERE a poor American AK slob like me would be able to obtain said vest  Nice set-up.. I wonder where I could get that.. I have been looking for a rig for 7,62 for a little while now..
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Soviet Propaganda
Soviet Army Stuff Both have a nice selection of vests. I leaning toward the Pioneer M23 vest. http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/bmz_cache/8/8f9801dbaab922ca7e76377cbed8eee5.image.733x550.jpg |
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I did not realize Tim Blake Nelson modeled gun gear 
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Quoted: Soviet Propaganda Soviet Army Stuff Both have a nice selection of vests. I leaning toward the Pioneer M23 vest. http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/bmz_cache/8/8f9801dbaab922ca7e76377cbed8eee5.image.733x550.jpg Thats real nice stuff. I may have to jump on that deal. |
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Soviet Propaganda Soviet Army Stuff Both have a nice selection of vests. I leaning toward the Pioneer M23 vest. http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/bmz_cache/8/8f9801dbaab922ca7e76377cbed8eee5.image.733x550.jpg Thats real nice stuff. I may have to jump on that deal. I'm diggin' that shit too.... links saved *click* |
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Quoted: I've gotten alot of good practice out of my lifchik combat vest, it's a no frills 3 mag chest rig with a few grenade pouches and the ability to add a 10 cell VOG25 grenade belt if that's your thing. You could probably put small items in the grenade pouches. They run less than a hundred usually and are simple canvas construction, but durable. You can double stack mags but they are tight. http://www.rusmilitary.com/images/afghan_chestrig.jpg I'm looking at the KS-12 Polish assault vest at the moment and trying to decide it it's worth the $150+ Z I second your thoughts on the Polish vest also Zen. I was thinking this: http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/1815/category_id/210/category_chain/62,210/product_name/Special+Operations+Load+Bearing+Vest or maybe this one: http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/1819/category_id/210/category_chain/62,210/product_name/TAC+FORCE+Commando+Tactical+Vest but I really want one specifically made for the 47 or 74. |
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I second your thoughts on the Polish vest also Zen. I was thinking this: http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/1815/category_id/210/category_chain/62,210/product_name/Special+Operations+Load+Bearing+Vest or maybe this one: http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/1819/category_id/210/category_chain/62,210/product_name/TAC+FORCE+Commando+Tactical+Vest but I really want one specifically made for the 47 or 74. If I could find a source for the KS-12 I'd probably be on it, it's had my eye for a while now but I wasn't done just yet with the lifchik. The two you posted look good but I wonder how tough they are...seems like everyone and their brother makes tac gear now and it's hard for me to tell what's good and what's not, so I tend to be leery of anything I haven't heard of. The design looks function and I like the second one in particular (mainly because of the backstraps, looks like solid, no slip fit) and maybe a bit better placement of the pockets on the front. I'm not sure, but is the TacForce shoulder straps secured by Velcro? That would be a no go for me, but otherwise it's looking interesting. I really like the M32...thats some tight shat there for sure. Not as big a fan of the M23 because it looks like a modest improvement over the lifchik, neat but not a big enough difference IMO for me to make the jump. Z |
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I was hoping that you had a link to exactly WHERE a poor American AK slob like me would be able to obtain said vest Nice set-up.. I wonder where I could get that.. I have been looking for a rig for 7,62 for a little while now..
http://www.sovietarmystuff.com/Product_450_Russian_Army_Spetsnaz_Tactical_Assault_Vest_TARZAN_M32_WOODLAND.html http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_47&products_id=24 hmm.. they cost much more in usa than i expected.. anyway still worth to buy |
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I'm looking at the KS-12 Polish assault vest at the moment and trying to decide it it's worth the $150+ in manufacter site it cost 500zl ~ 170$ http://www.miwo-military.net/-produkty/pid,300/KAMIZELKA-TAKTYCZNA-KS-12 can be ordered in 13 different camo, they send items aboard 
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http://www.ak47.net/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=47&t=620254
Rhodesian Magazine Vests Here on the EE. |
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i have a tactical tailor mini mav for my AR i like it a lot. I'm sure you could fit 74 pouches on it http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs234.snc3/22149_258256689668_511289668_4338506_7920781_n.jpg its nice and compact and fits under my jacket all hail the mini mav.... 
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Well crap, I guess I'm on the hunt for a new rig now. Thanks for stirring it up with this thread Fin
I found this and thought it might be a good candidate, Fin you mentioned in PM that you're looking for something modular, so maybe take a look and see what you think. Looks like 4 5.45 AK mags should be fine and this suits more of what I'm after, an open top/no flap design. Anyone have any information on Viking Tactical? http://www.optactical.com/vitamochrig.html 
My preference at the moment is to have a cross draw holster on the front, something that the KS-12 doesn't really have. The KS-12 has an internal pocket/pouch for the pistol which probably wouldn't be so hot for transitions. I'm thinking of the HSGI holster, or possibly an angled one 
Anyway, something else to think of Fin
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i have a tactical tailor mini mav for my AR i like it a lot. I'm sure you could fit 74 pouches on it http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs234.snc3/22149_258256689668_511289668_4338506_7920781_n.jpg its nice and compact and fits under my jacket Do you order the pouches as extra items? If so do you tell them what type Mag. is being used? I don't see any Info. about it on their web.site. |
I use my TT MAV with EMDOM m4 pouches I am able to use 1 ak mag in each or two M4 mags. so far I like the set up.
probably I will replace the pouches later with the HSGI TACO pouches , like in my first line belt.I like the idea of being able to run any weapon platform with one chest rig. 
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I was hoping that you had a link to exactly WHERE a poor American AK slob like me would be able to obtain said vest Nice set-up.. I wonder where I could get that.. I have been looking for a rig for 7,62 for a little while now..
http://www.sovietarmystuff.com/Product_450_Russian_Army_Spetsnaz_Tactical_Assault_Vest_TARZAN_M32_WOODLAND.html http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_47&products_id=24 hmm.. they cost much more in usa than i expected.. anyway still worth to buy Wow, Soviet-propaganda really updated his site. All kinds of stuff on there. Though not a chest rig, I have the SPOSN Smersh LBE and can speak for it's quality. |
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I was hoping that you had a link to exactly WHERE a poor American AK slob like me would be able to obtain said vest Nice set-up.. I wonder where I could get that.. I have been looking for a rig for 7,62 for a little while now..
http://www.sovietarmystuff.com/Product_450_Russian_Army_Spetsnaz_Tactical_Assault_Vest_TARZAN_M32_WOODLAND.html http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_47&products_id=24 hmm.. they cost much more in usa than i expected.. anyway still worth to buy Wow, Soviet-propaganda really updated his site. All kinds of stuff on there. Though not a chest rig, I have the SPOSN Smersh LBE and can speak for it's quality. I ordered a sling off their web site a few weeks ago got it quickly by mail,really a nice Russian sling. I again tried to order another one a few days ago but when I tried checking out it just kept asking me to supply my e-mail address, I tried and tried but just could not get my order excepted. I gave up and ordered a Russian sling from K-Var, just about the same cost now that Russia has raised their mailing charges. 
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I must be the only one with an Arktis. Right off Ebay. I can hold 8 30 rounders snug in the mag pockets and have two side pockets for knife, compass, flashlight etc. Price $69.99-$79.99. Depends on what digital camo you want. Got a picture of yours? Go to ebay and search Arktis. He's the national distributor. He's got other good stuff too. |
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Anyone try this one from Diamondback Tactical?
Diamondback Tactical AK47 Low Vis. Rack 
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Anyone try this one from Diamondback Tactical? Diamondback Tactical AK47 Low Vis. Rack http://www.diamondbacktactical.com//CatalogImages/18-219-Catalog_Image-thumb.png I don't own that product but based on the workmanship of the two Diamondback pouches I have I would not spend any money with them. The sewing is piss poor compared to pouches I have from Tactical Tailor, Paraclete, Eagle or numerous other companies. |
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I decided to go with the VTac Molle rig and found this holster for the XD40, allows holstering with a light mounted. http://www.elitesurvival.com/index.php?p=product&id=41&parent=4 Z |
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