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Anybody have experience with the FirstSpear STT that came out not too long ago as a collab with SKD? From what I can tell the sizing was jacked up on release but they've since added more size options. On paper it appears to be a damn good carrier for $199.
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Originally Posted By LS6TT:
Try it bloody and muddy. Now yes there is a chance of it getting snagged, but always a good reason to carry multiples. Nothing is secure enough in a fight. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LS6TT:
Originally Posted By lew:
Originally Posted By LS6TT:
For looks BFG now, for practicality rubber bands. My BFG now was very tight and if my hands were bloody I'd have a hard time getting it out. Rubber bands break with enough force. I've never encountered this problem with the TQ Now! A semi-firm tug and the CAT is out. Make sure the TQ is folded so that all of the plastic furniture is grouped together so it doesn't have to be yanked through the elastic loops. Try it bloody and muddy. Now yes there is a chance of it getting snagged, but always a good reason to carry multiples. Nothing is secure enough in a fight. I'll try it. I keep another CAT in a TT pouch on my belt. Either CAT can be reached by either hand. Options are good. Cheers.. Originally Posted By DRhodes:
Do you lecture everyone in this thread, or do you have a boner for me because of my woodland gear? Don't be a tit. It's practical advice from someone who's seen the method you employ fail multiple times. I have no idea what you are referencing with the second clause and really could not give a shit about M81 Woodland either in support or against. Use it if you like. I don't care. |
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"The sleep of reason produces monsters."- Francisco Goya
"Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods." -H.L.Mencken |
Originally Posted By westernhaikus1:
Anybody have experience with the FirstSpear STT that came out not too long ago as a collab with SKD? From what I can tell the sizing was jacked up on release but they've since added more size options. On paper it appears to be a damn good carrier for $199. View Quote No personal experience, but I have seen quite a few positive reviews from people actually using for work. |
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"The sleep of reason produces monsters."- Francisco Goya
"Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods." -H.L.Mencken |
I wish everyone had to write their background when giving advice.
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Woobies are better than pussy. I just went 80 days using mine without a wash and it didnt smell too bad. Try that with a vagina.
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Originally Posted By wag_bag:
Why bother? I've watched guys on here argue with confirmed professionals over everything from weapons, to ammo, to tactics, to gear. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By wag_bag:
Originally Posted By mtrmble:
I wish everyone had to write their background when giving advice. Why bother? I've watched guys on here argue with confirmed professionals over everything from weapons, to ammo, to tactics, to gear. It's the Arfcom way. ![]() |
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"The sleep of reason produces monsters."- Francisco Goya
"Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods." -H.L.Mencken |
Originally Posted By lew:
Seems like a good way to lose a TQ if it gets snagged. Make sure to change out the rubber band regularly. View Quote I lost a bunch off my vest and aid bag using rubber bands in Iraq. The sun and heat killed the bands pretty quick. I wasn't really hip to gear back then so I just collected flashbang pouches from people's riflemen kits and used them to put TQ's in. |
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"Bro, you need to turn your ACOG off before the batteries die." - PMI Instructor: subject matter expert
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There are only two things i can't stand:
People who are intolerant of others' political beliefs and Liberals |
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Originally Posted By sconnieVLP:
Work PC. 6094A, Tactical Tailor admin pouch, 3x LBT mag pouches, 2x High Ground Gear PRC-152 pouches, 2x Peltor PT, Marz TQ pouch http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/sconnieVLP/BC1C2274-601A-441D-B8C8-C65C49066018_zpsxd9t9uci.jpg View Quote LT rank. Gross ![]() |
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"Habit from the Sandbox." - Cory HHHNNNGGG Jackson from Range Time.
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There are only two things i can't stand:
People who are intolerant of others' political beliefs and Liberals |
Originally Posted By Bedouin2W:
LT rank. Gross ![]() View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Bedouin2W:
Originally Posted By sconnieVLP:
Work PC. 6094A, Tactical Tailor admin pouch, 3x LBT mag pouches, 2x High Ground Gear PRC-152 pouches, 2x Peltor PT, Marz TQ pouch http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/sconnieVLP/BC1C2274-601A-441D-B8C8-C65C49066018_zpsxd9t9uci.jpg LT rank. Gross ![]() It's the worst ![]() ![]() |
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Today I will do what you will not, so tomorrow I can do what you cannot.
Seriously, New Jersey sucks. |
Originally Posted By dylang32:
Shellback banshee with d3cr and soft armor http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j107/dylang32/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3540_zps7ae47a28.png View Quote That photo effect is killer. How'd ya do it? Gear looks pretty well thought-out, too. |
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"The sleep of reason produces monsters."- Francisco Goya
"Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods." -H.L.Mencken |
Originally Posted By lew: That photo effect is killer. How'd ya do it? Gear looks pretty well thought-out, too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By lew: Originally Posted By dylang32: Shellback banshee with d3cr and soft armor http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j107/dylang32/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3540_zps7ae47a28.png That photo effect is killer. How'd ya do it? Gear looks pretty well thought-out, too. Here is a simple howto: http://www.howtogeek.com/102351/how-to-make-photoshop-cartoons-in-about-one-minute/
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Partisan: "Should we be nice to you in hopes we could get sent to one of the good camps?"
Vacaduck: "We're Californians. We're already in a camp." |
I like this for tourniquets but I'm high drag low speed
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Miss Beryl: Doesn't it bother you that you haven't done more with the life God gave you?
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Originally Posted By ridewaves:
So, I decided to get rid of my Slickster setup to try out something else. Took a bunch of pics for the EE, so I figured I'd post them in here for reference. Slickster with ArmA III+ plates and VOCR3 The plates are made in the Netherlands. Dyneema/ceramic. Single curve, 3/4" and about 4 lbs for a 10x12. I was kind of skeptical, but we shot up a plate with M193 and it held up. IIRC it was laminate construction with poly layer up front. (snip) View Quote Where'd you order those plates from? The only site I can find em on is in the UK. For ceramic plates, ~$150 seems like a pretty good deal, especially for the the threat rating. |
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"This is one of those threads I will probably regret" -Aimless
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There's a dealer that sells them on eBay. Search level III+ dyneema armor. Also sent you an IM.
Originally Posted By Munzy:
Where'd you order those plates from? The only site I can find em on is in the UK. For ceramic plates, ~$150 seems like a pretty good deal, especially for the the threat rating. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Munzy:
Originally Posted By ridewaves:
So, I decided to get rid of my Slickster setup to try out something else. Took a bunch of pics for the EE, so I figured I'd post them in here for reference. Slickster with ArmA III+ plates and VOCR3 The plates are made in the Netherlands. Dyneema/ceramic. Single curve, 3/4" and about 4 lbs for a 10x12. I was kind of skeptical, but we shot up a plate with M193 and it held up. IIRC it was laminate construction with poly layer up front. (snip) Where'd you order those plates from? The only site I can find em on is in the UK. For ceramic plates, ~$150 seems like a pretty good deal, especially for the the threat rating. |
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is it just me or there not a lot of reviews on velocity systems operators assault vest? i can find mayflower apc but nothing on this. i bought it on a whim awhile back
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Originally Posted By Bravo42: is it just me or there not a lot of reviews on velocity systems operators assault vest? i can find mayflower apc but nothing on this. i bought it on a whim awhile back View Quote The OAV isn't a plate carrier, its a full on armor carrier since it holds full coverage soft inserts and hard plate armors. These types of vests aren't too popular currently, with most people preferring the lighter weight options of a less bulky PC that only holds the plate armor, especially for civilians who keep the armor as a worst case scenario type thing. |
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The measure of a man's character is what he can do for someone who can do nothing for him.
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Originally Posted By Timbo:
There's a JPC somewhere in this pic. <a href="http://s58.photobucket.com/user/deputythrust/media/351DAB55-AC21-4C6D-9394-A58A9E15D26D_zpsatkqr2he.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/deputythrust/351DAB55-AC21-4C6D-9394-A58A9E15D26D_zpsatkqr2he.jpg</a> View Quote All I see is a couch.. And a pair of black shoes |
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Needs more BEEF EL.
If you have to ask, it's ghetto.. |
Originally Posted By Timbo: There's a JPC somewhere in this pic. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/deputythrust/351DAB55-AC21-4C6D-9394-A58A9E15D26D_zpsatkqr2he.jpg View Quote |
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Who wants to be my friend?
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Originally Posted By fridge72:
All I see is a couch.. And a pair of black shoes View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By fridge72:
Originally Posted By Timbo:
There's a JPC somewhere in this pic. <a href="http://s58.photobucket.com/user/deputythrust/media/351DAB55-AC21-4C6D-9394-A58A9E15D26D_zpsatkqr2he.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/deputythrust/351DAB55-AC21-4C6D-9394-A58A9E15D26D_zpsatkqr2he.jpg</a> All I see is a couch.. And a pair of black shoes All that tacticoolness and you're wearing black shoes? No Asolos or Salomons? BLASPHEMY!!! ![]() |
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Speed, Surprise, Violence of Action
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Originally Posted By Alien:
Bought a khaki RBAV off Ebay for $123 shipped and dyed it brown. Moved the middle grenade pouch to the side of the single mag pouch on the right side in the picture since taking this pic. Getting XL plates for it soon. Need to build up a first aid kit for it. Might switch to a dedicated plate carrier in the future since I may or may not bother getting the soft armor inserts for it, but this was my first foray into body armor. http://i.imgur.com/YuLdn6R.jpg View Quote How did you get the N7 on your gun? |
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Originally Posted By UsubM:
I got my JPC configures to something that works for me right now. A bit heavy on the load bearing side, but I'm only running DKX Level II plates right now so it's stayed fairly thin and lightweight. http://i.imgur.com/p1LjKFjh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/d7IEi7ch.jpg View Quote Love my JPC. IMO even setup like yours it's still 'low profile' but if you moved the flashlight and multitool inside your GP pouch, move the garmin to your buttstock, and removed that admin looking pouch and 86 the knife, it would be a little more comfy and much better in prone when necessary. |
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Originally Posted By Mattyvac: Love my JPC. IMO even setup like yours it's still 'low profile' but if you moved the flashlight and multitool inside your GP pouch, move the garmin to your buttstock, and removed that admin looking pouch and 86 the knife, it would be a little more comfy and much better in prone when necessary. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mattyvac: Originally Posted By UsubM: I got my JPC configures to something that works for me right now. A bit heavy on the load bearing side, but I'm only running DKX Level II plates right now so it's stayed fairly thin and lightweight. http://i.imgur.com/p1LjKFjh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/d7IEi7ch.jpg Love my JPC. IMO even setup like yours it's still 'low profile' but if you moved the flashlight and multitool inside your GP pouch, move the garmin to your buttstock, and removed that admin looking pouch and 86 the knife, it would be a little more comfy and much better in prone when necessary. And that was going to be the exact advice I have. I like the TT 1V Accessory Pouch though - however mine is on the right side, radio on the left.
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Partisan: "Should we be nice to you in hopes we could get sent to one of the good camps?"
Vacaduck: "We're Californians. We're already in a camp." |
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R.I.P - SSG David H Gutierrez 25/12/2009 OEF 9-11
R.I.P - SPC Kyle J Wright 13/01/2010 OEF 9-11 R.I.P - PFC Jonathan C Yanney 18/08/2009 OEF 9-11 |
Originally Posted By wayne1one: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/611/21622795362_7a61bfbbca_b.jpg IMG_7178 by 556 Channel (HD), on Flickr View Quote Nice rig. Sadly, you couldn't wear that in my AO. Ms. McCaskill doesn't approve. |
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Alright I just went to the range for the first time with my PC and boy does it need work
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Originally Posted By PA-Minuteman:
Alright I just went to the range for the first time with my PC and boy does it need work ![]() ![]() ![]() View Quote Yep, that's why I run my gear in carbine classes, it'll let you know real quick what does and doesn't work. |
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"Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." - Plato
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Originally Posted By Timbo:
There's a JPC somewhere in this pic. <a href="http://s58.photobucket.com/user/deputythrust/media/351DAB55-AC21-4C6D-9394-A58A9E15D26D_zpsatkqr2he.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/deputythrust/351DAB55-AC21-4C6D-9394-A58A9E15D26D_zpsatkqr2he.jpg</a> View Quote You owe me a monster! ![]() |
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you would be strong too if you grew up on prison island, where first base is a brass knuckle and second base is anal. - CWG
ARFCOM Nickname - Dozer It's Gallium and Arsenic Dino |
Experience is what you get right after you need it.
Originally Posted By CplRick: The line of credit on the Race Card is maxed out, sorry. |
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Originally Posted By BePhreed: Is it cool if I only have one plate? http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/Bephreed/Mobile%20Uploads/81A09098-2319-459F-B0DB-2B7E186BE6C3_zpsagxmkwtm.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By sconnieVLP: It's the worst ![]() ![]() View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By sconnieVLP: Originally Posted By Bedouin2W: Originally Posted By sconnieVLP: Work PC. 6094A, Tactical Tailor admin pouch, 3x LBT mag pouches, 2x High Ground Gear PRC-152 pouches, 2x Peltor PT, Marz TQ pouch http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/sconnieVLP/BC1C2274-601A-441D-B8C8-C65C49066018_zpsxd9t9uci.jpg LT rank. Gross ![]() It's the worst ![]() ![]() |
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Tired of smoking or chewing? Ask me about vaping.
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Originally Posted By Choskins4042: I looked up a little bit more I've never heard of the company and I could only find one retail store for them so I'm guessing they're new. I couldn't find anything negative about them and found an article on Soldier Systems to they are probably legit. I just don't know if I have to buy their system or if I can attach them to my rig already. http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa415/choskins42/selfieangle.jpg http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa415/choskins42/RECONad2.jpg http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa415/choskins42/selfiefront.jpg What do you think worth the gamble? I mean if they're NIJ certified that means they went through the same testing as the other top brands of armor as well right? View Quote |
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Partisan: "Should we be nice to you in hopes we could get sent to one of the good camps?"
Vacaduck: "We're Californians. We're already in a camp." |
Jsteenson,
I appreciate the input. I'm seriously considering biting the bullet and getting a pair. I've always hated the pistol rated ones and never really saw a point but these look legit and at a 1lb a piece and where the fit it doesn't seem like you'd even notice them. Idk I guess I'll do more research on them. If anyone else hears good or bad about them please let me know. Thanks, Curtis |
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Quick question for the experts here. Can the Hayley Strategic distruptive plate carrier clip to the LBX Armatus plate carrier?
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