Load out gear

[Wayneard3413]

It all boils down to what your needs are... If given the choice I would run belt kits only

[mvician]

Here's what I use 99% of the time.





also have a drop leg rig that I swap out for the belt holster.

[Nikon777]

Im feeling this Eagle for general SHTF/Training.



• Four pouches for pistol mags, flashlight or multi-purpose tool
• Two pouches for a radio, water, signal kit, chow, etc
• Two pouches that will hold a Glock 19, Glock 30, M-1911 with lightmount or two 30-rd M4/M16 magazines
• Two pouches that hold two 30-rd M4/16 magazines each
• Closed cell foam padding in the shoulder straps for superior comfort
• Heavy-duty #1000 denier Cordura® construction
• Fully adjustable shoulder pads and waist strap

My Sig is roughly the same size as a/my Glock 19, I wonder if it would fit.

[The DRis]

What about those mag pouches, can't remember the name, that mil spec monkey tested. He jumps up and down off a desk. Anyone?

[Wayneard3413]

Nikon,

A couple of issues "I" have (might not be for you) with that rig... The velcro flaps are going to slow down your reloads considerably, just something to keep in mind

If your not going to be carrying the radio or a Nalgene bottle in those side pouches it is simply something you don't need and depending on how it fits you they might be in the way

And finally with the pistol shoved in a mag pouch, it was something that I first saw as a stop gap measure employed by guys on FOBs that didn't want to gear up with everything when they were required to keep both weapons on their person

It is nowhere near the most secure method and after having one of my guys ND a round into his arm I tend to steer away from pistols mounted on my chest unless for specific uses


DR,

You are thinking of the ITW Fast Mag pouches

http://www.itwmilitaryproducts.com/fast_mags.html

They are nice but unless you are going to stack them you could probably save some loot by going with Bladtech or Eagle FB pouches

[Nikon777]

Nikon,

A couple of issues "I" have (might not be for you) with that rig... The velcro flaps are going to slow down your reloads considerably, just something to keep in mind

If your not going to be carrying the radio or a Nalgene bottle in those side pouches it is simply something you don't need and depending on how it fits you they might be in the way

And finally with the pistol shoved in a mag pouch, it was something that I first saw as a stop gap measure employed by guys on FOBs that didn't want to gear up with everything when they were required to keep both weapons on their person

It is nowhere near the most secure method and after having one of my guys ND a round into his arm I tend to steer away from pistols mounted on my chest unless for specific uses

All great points, thank you.

After reading your post I think I should reconsider this design. And your right, the pistol holster is my way of being lazy about a proper holster setup. I also in hindsight thought the flaps would make reloads much slower.

Time to re-think this.

[SVThuh]

DRis... One quick, easy and cheap way to keep your belt rig from riding up is to go to a uniform supply store and gets some belt keepers. The Sam Browns that the police use consist of an under-belt that goes through the loops, an over-belt a.k.a. the Sam Brown and the belt keepers, little loops that snap around the under and over belts to keep the Sam Brown in place.

As far as the chest rig, you know I have the Camelback and I really like it. I do also agree with the minimalist approach as well though.

I guess your best bet is to try to go shoot and train with a few different people who have various setups and try them out. I think your on the right track though.

[The DRis]

DRis... One quick, easy and cheap way to keep your belt rig from riding up is to go to a uniform supply store and gets some belt keepers. The Sam Browns that the police use consist of an under-belt that goes through the loops, an over-belt a.k.a. the Sam Brown and the belt keepers, little loops that snap around the under and over belts to keep the Sam Brown in place.

As far as the chest rig, you know I have the Camelback and I really like it. I do also agree with the minimalist approach as well though.

I guess your best bet is to try to go shoot and train with a few different people who have various setups and try them out. I think your on the right track though.

Yeah, I know about the belt keepers, if I run that belt with the pad it came with there are belt keepers on it. What I haven't tried to do yet is run the belt with the jacket on top of it, that is what I don't like about the belt keepers.

So I say just load the sucker up till its sooooo heavy it won't ride up! Hahaha, j/k, partly.


ETA: Hell I might just buy one of all of them, just to have options and test them out.

[JAYTEAM]

Here is my chest rig (TAG Gladiator).

I still need to set up my belt the way I like it. I already have the LC-2 pistol belt, Chris Reeve 5.5" Green Beret Knife in Spec Ops Sheath, and Bladetech Holster that carries my Glock 19 and Surefire X200 at slight drop. I still need to get at least one kydex M4 mag carrier for the week side when I'm running the LMT, and a pair of AK ones to leave on the belt when it's in my BHB (Bug Home Bag).

Jay