The rundown on Tactical Vests...

[BlackReef]

I've been thinking alot lately about getting some type of high-quality Tactical Vest for SHTF scenarios.

I never knew how much I might like them, so I bought a cheaper one to 'test' the waters. I got the vest and like it alot, now I think I want to spend some money on something serious.

I was weighing my options. It sounds like the MOLLE style plate carriers are the standard.

But I was also looking at the Blackhawk! D.O.A.V. vest:


It looks good to go right of the box. Holds 12 30rd Magazines, etc

But MOLLE vest I would spend extra money on mag pouches, etc, but it sounds like there are alot more options, configurations I could go with. Plus I could get a Plate Carrier MOLLE vest and get a ballistic plate.

Anyways, I don't want something restrictive, but I don't want to compromise quality and I need to know when SHTF that when Im running through the streets nothing is going to come loose, fall off, etc.

There seems to be ALOT of options/configurations out there for vests, and I just need to know which ones might best suit me for what I need

Opinions please on recommendations for vests would be great

thanks
J

[stphnman20]

That would be something good to put over a plate carrier..

you do have a plate carrier right?

[BlackReef]

That would be something good to put over a plate carrier..

you do have a plate carrier right?

I guess that means that's what I should spend my money on first?

Would any MOLLE style Plate Carrier work? Are there certain brands I should stay away from?

For the plates themselves - I was looking at these Rifle plates:

http://bulletproofme.com/Body_Armor_Accessories_Rifle_Protection.shtml

10x12 plates that are $480/pair (front and back) and are Level III & IV BPL

I would assume these plates are GTG?

So far -
I need to get MOLLE Plate Carrier
Rifle Plates
Blackhawk DOAV vest

On the right track so far?

[stphnman20]

10x12 plates that are $480/pair (front and back) and are Level III & IV BPL

I would assume these plates are GTG?

So far -
I need to get MOLLE Plate Carrier
Rifle Plates
Blackhawk DOAV vest

On the right track so far?

Yeah your on the right track but thats a lot of crap to put on..

I have this http://awsin.com/proddetail.asp?prod=50988

Go to post #19 http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...=120605&page=2

[BlackReef]

damn, thats an awesome vest. way out of my price range though @ $700

[stphnman20]

damn, thats an awesome vest. way out of my price range though @ $700

Yeah I know! But it's well worth every single penny!!

[dwa]

get a molle compatable plate carrier and assorted pouches. you dont want to have to deal with both plate carrier and rack. look more towards carrying 6-7 mags and haveing couple utility pouches. rember when its heavy less is more

[BlackReef]

Alright - are there any CA vendors that sell everything I need for TacGear?

[CavTrooper]

Seriously...

dont waste your time or money on plates, carriers, helmets, etc.
When the SHTF, Im gonna shoot in the face, no vest is gonna help you.

Spend that money on food, water, ammo, guns, and learning how to survive.

Mall ninjas will be the first to die, I guarantee.

[BlackReef]

Thanks, but I'll create a new thread when I'm looking for survival supplies.

This thread however, is inquiring about Vests/Plate Carriers, etc.

Seriously...

dont waste your time or money on plates, carriers, helmets, etc.
When the SHTF, Im gonna shoot in the face, no vest is gonna help you.

Spend that money on food, water, ammo, guns, and learning how to survive.

Mall ninjas will be the first to die, I guarantee.

[JeffM]

A great quick reference thread on ARFcom:

http://www.ar15.com/lite/topic.html?b=6&f=10&t=231526

[5968]

A great quick reference thread on ARFcom:

http://www.ar15.com/lite/topic.html?b=6&f=10&t=231526

Thanks for the link!

[M. Sage]

If SHTF and you find yourself in a situation that you can't handle with a mag, you're hosed anyway. I can't forsee carrying more than three rifle mags, since if you have to run for it, you'll need to carry a lot of other more important stuff like water...

[Spearo]

MALL NINJAS ASSEMBLE!

[M. Sage]

MALL NINJAS ASSEMBLE!

Thanks for that. I'm very glad that you don't like the topic at hand, and feel the need to be negative.