Lets see pics of your Rigs/Plate carriers...

[corrupt]

Armor protects from some bad things, that's usually why people wear it.

[MissionMTMan]

My name is Isaac and I have body armor. Can I be part of the body armor anonymous group now?

Seriously though, I have it but I have never had to use it and I thank god every day for that. Like the guys above said, it is insurance. Just because we have a safe country now doesn't mean that it will be that way forever. If you can get it cheap and can afford it, why wouldn't you? The last thing I want to be thinking while I am laying on the ground from being shot is, "why didn't I buy that $350 set of Sapi plates off ebay while I still had the chance?"

[grammaton76]

Originally Posted by Infidel

Too all you guys with the Armor plates and chest rigs...Please don't take this the wrong way, but why do you need that? Are you guys LE/Mil, Do you compete in matches, or do you just feel safer knowing you have that gear when SHTF?

Again please don't take offense, I'm just trying to gain some insight into what your motivation was to spend all that money on LE/Mil type gear if you don't do entries, or patrol in a LE/Mil Capacity.

My motivation is mostly risk aversion. Here are the reasons I own body armor, in descending order of importance/priority:

1. I don't presently feel that my life is in great danger. But if some hoser were to pose a credible threat at some point, I wouldn't want to wait for it to arrive mail-order.

2. When in BLM land, I'm always wearing soft armor at least, usually plates too, including while driving in. Unregulated shooting areas always run the risk that some dork won't bother setting up a proper backstop or will have an ND in the wrong direction. I try to shoot where I can't see any other shooters, but I don't have a lot of control over who shows up after I've already set up. And when you've got a 45min drive to the nearest medical center, it's not the time to risk a sucking chest wound.

3. Post-SHTF would be too late to buy armor, and the areas covered by body armor are really tough to treat with a field medical pack.

[707electrician]

Originally Posted by badicedog

Man it pays to have "secret squirrel" friends... Just got a new Crye Precision Armor Chassis Gen III w/ Blast Belt, Stand Alone Plates, Groin protector and Shoulder Plates. Hands down, the most comfortable Rig I've ever tried.




Blast Belt w/ suspenders...2 mag pouches and Raven Concealment holster w/ HK45


Inside of Chassis... also note dual quick release system.


Rear view of Platebag and Blast belt...

That just looks comfortable

[JohnnyRooks]

Crye Precision Jumpable Plate Carrier

[JohnnyRooks]

[badicedog]

Nice! When you gonna order me one in Coyote Brown? lol

[corrupt]

Is that multicam webbing? Nice.

[Infidel]

Ok...I'm a new believer. Where can I look for a carrier/plates to buy for a decent price?

Also does anyone reccommend a brand or carrier type over another?


Thanks

[Bowser]

SKDTAC Pig or the Eagle maritime cras. I like that one a lot.

[patriot_man]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRooks

How did you get the JPC!!? LOL

[badicedog]

Originally Posted by 707electrician

That just looks comfortable

The most comfortable rig I've ever worn.

thanks

[JohnnyRooks]

Originally Posted by badicedog

Nice! When you gonna order me one in Coyote Brown? lol

only multicams are being made for JPC but all sold out.. will keep you posted with the JPC ..

i have Crye Plate Carrier coming with level 3A backers..

[JohnnyRooks]

Originally Posted by patriot_man

How did you get the JPC!!? LOL

there's one available right now..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Crye-Precision-J...#ht_500wt_1156

[paramedico138]

TAG chest rig
mixture of TT and TAG pouches
Gerber LMF II
HK USP 40
black hawk serpa
marconi h455 radio coms and head set
blow out kit

[grunt91]

Originally Posted by Glin1216

My (Well, not really MINE per-se) Eagle Scalable Plate Carrier



Very similar to an Eagle Plate Carrier but there are some slight differences. Anyway, it gets the job done.

hey i have one of those and a mtv hahaha lol i love it lol the plate carrier is a hell of alot more comfy vs the mtv

[grunt91]

Originally Posted by Bellehood

this made me chuckle. You will never see me telling someone not to spend money on something cool if they can spare the cash.

Personally, being someone who has spent days, weeks, months, wearing body armor, I cannot imagine, nor will I ever, wear it at a public range or class, at home, or anywhere that I am not being told to. Thats stupid. I have spent countless days at ranges, anything from 5m to 800m, in close proximity to literally millions of fired rounds, grenades, 25mm cannons, and have never, ever seen, nor even heard of, any injury caused by ricochet, ND, ect. We wear out plate carriers at ranges, but dont bother putting plates in them most of the time. EDIT: and that is only because RSO's, who are usually civilians or POG's tell us to. A lot of guys just throw on a LBV and hope no one looks closely

I'm glad you did mention the "I want to look cool crowd", because I believe somewhere between 98% and 99% of those who spend their own money on it fall into that crown.

hahaha dang pogs lol pointless to wear it until you get that boot drop in

[Nobama4us]

The malls of America are forever a safer place.
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-mal...apptitude-test

[JohnnyRooks]

Originally Posted by Nobama4us

The malls of America are forever a safer place.
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-mal...apptitude-test

sweet.. i scored 99%

[pyro3k2]

Originally Posted by Nobama4us

The malls of America are forever a safer place.
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-mal...apptitude-test

42%...yeah thats about right

[patriot_man]

28% for me. I thought I would score higher.

[97F1504RAD]

Let's try not to pollute this information thread with Mall Ninja crap. Maybe start your own thread for the results.

[mceod]

A look at my kit...

[2patchHero]

Here is my rig/kit. I have the "bib" tucked in, but when its up it can hold the plate.

[MissionMTMan]

I will be getting a TAG rampage. I currently have a set of Ceradyne Level III plates with IIIA kevlar backers. I think they will fit nicely. I'll post pics when I get the plate carrier.

[brando]

Eh, I think they should have named it a "Freefall PC" - I'd rather flare with one of those than have to do a PLF with any place carrier.



This was my OIF plate carrier setup circa 2004 - HSGI Wasatch over a IIIa concealment vest. It was a funky setup but worked really well in the mountains. Could carry a slightly trimmed basic load, radio and bangers and have the mobility to climb walls and chase mopeds. To roll heavy the RAV came out.

Yes, I'm skipping stones across the Tigris River in the fertile crescent.

[crackerman]

My discount 5.11 carrier. Chest rig was $12 on closeout, 2 mag shingle $5 on closeout, light stick free. I am no speed, all drag so this is all I need to do classes until I can pick up a US Palm rig.

[Aftermath686]

Originally Posted by brando

Eh, I think they should have named it a "Freefall PC" - I'd rather flare with one of those than have to do a PLF with any place carrier.



This was my OIF plate carrier setup circa 2004 - HSGI Wasatch over a IIIa concealment vest. It was a funky setup but worked really well in the mountains. Could carry a slightly trimmed basic load, radio and bangers and have the mobility to climb walls and chase mopeds. To roll heavy the RAV came out.

Yes, I'm skipping stones across the Tigris River in the fertile crescent.

**** yes!

[MissionMTMan]

Moved it to the training forum.

[Omega13device]

Originally Posted by MissionMTMan

P.S If there is a better place to put this question, please direct me to it and I will put it there immediately.

It's a valid question but since this is a pic thread I'd ask it in the Training forum.

[MissionMTMan]

Thanks, I'll put it there now...

[kahai808]

Just bought my plates today!!!!!! Pics up soon!

[themailman]

Eagle Pc

[garuda7]

Taking a glowstick or "chemlight" out of its wrapper is an exercise in futility. There's a reasons it's packaged in a non see-through wrapper. Any exposure to light will degrade the fluorescent chemicals over time. When you go to snap open that light when you really need it, you will get squat.

Originally Posted by auxcoastie

My discount 5.11 carrier. Chest rig was $12 on closeout, 2 mag shingle $5 on closeout, light stick free. I am no speed, all drag so this is all I need to do classes until I can pick up a US Palm rig.

[fd15k]

Many folks got carabiners attached to the webbing. What's the purpose ?

[NSR500]

Originally Posted by fd15k

Many folks got carabiners attached to the webbing. What's the purpose ?

Helicopter Extraction

[fd15k]

Originally Posted by NSR500

Helicopter Extraction

Private Joker!

[crackerman]

Originally Posted by garuda7

Taking a glowstick or "chemlight" out of its wrapper is an exercise in futility. There's a reasons it's packaged in a non see-through wrapper. Any exposure to light will degrade the fluorescent chemicals over time. When you go to snap open that light when you really need it, you will get squat.

Well yeah but like I said, no speed all drag so it looks cool which is all the rig is for right now. Until I can add a 6x6 pooch for a medical kit.

[Bellehood]

Originally Posted by fd15k

Many folks got carabiners attached to the webbing. What's the purpose ?

how else can their 6-pack be easily accessible?

[CavTrooper]

To paraphrase from the funny azz cartoon someone posted earlier:

"please, continue to stock up on stuff, Im counting on guys like you for my gear when the SHTF"