[huntinghawk]

Why can' t you have the m-16 pouches removed & m-14 pouches added?

HH

 

[LausDeo]

Don't think that would work since they're sewn on, and removing them would probably screw up the mesh. Also I wouldn't know where to find M14 pouches to sew in place, though I suppose any pouch might work if I got that far. Pic for reference:

 

[Sweets]

Stores that cater to the paintball crowd have a better selection of gear than most armies and from what I've seen it's often top quality. Worth taking a look in those places.

 

[Thor]

Stores that cater to the paintball crowd have a better selection of gear than most armies and from what I've seen it's often top quality. Worth taking a look in those places.

Airsoft stores as well. Seems the kids get great gear to shoot bbs at each other.

 

[LausDeo]

Stores that cater to the paintball crowd have a better selection of gear than most armies and from what I've seen it's often top quality. Worth taking a look in those places.

Agreed, though it's airsoft not paintball since airsoft is the one that tries to replicate real-world guns and gear. Funny thing about that is that all the places I know that cater to airsoft are surplus stores and tactical mil/LEO stores, all of which I already frequent

 

[Mindfield]

Those pouches on your LBV should hold 1 m14 mag each, for a total of 4

 

[Mindfield]

The only other option will be a SPEAR ELCS, its setup like an LBV88 but MOLLE, just gonna have to buy the m14 pouches-

http://www.galaxyarmynavy.com/item-7565.asp

an example

 

[LausDeo]

Those pouches on your LBV should hold 1 m14 mag each, for a total of 4

Interesting, I did not know that. My mags haven't come in yet to try. Maybe I'll just get an ALICE 7.62 mag pouch and stick it on the belt and be done with it.

Thanks!

EDIT: That link is also interesting, though out of stock. Maybe I'll drop some cash on it later on if they restock it, or I find it elsewhere.

 

[Mindfield]

that one was made by Rothco or Mil Spec Plus, its made to GI standards but sewn together abroad, I have one I used for a while by the same, good gear. I dont use mine anymore though, also Ebay has them for a decent price usually and they are often USGI

 

[tmcfalls]

Don't think that would work since they're sewn on, and removing them would probably screw up the mesh. Also I wouldn't know where to find M14 pouches to sew in place, though I suppose any pouch might work if I got that far. Pic for reference:

I bought my last pouches here and was well pleased with them. I believe they were considerably cheaper when I ordered though, but it has been a few years.

http://www.charleyssurplus.com/army...r/m14_navy_issue_od_double_mag_pouch_wdivider

 

[Doug Carlton]

Don't buy Crap!

got to SKD or SOE and get something you will only need to buy once.

If you are considering SAPI or ESAPI plates in a carrier or other body armor it is important to buy pouches that will work in your system.

A great low speed/affordable 762 x 51 chest rig can be found here:

http://www.skdtac.com/Esstac-Chest-Rig-Bush-Boar-A1-p/ess.502.htm

Eagle also makes a universal rig that is decent quality and will also accept sidearm mags/surefire/leatherman, etc

 

[XSabers]

Best of luck with that. I really dislike chest rigs or pouches. Going prone becomes painful and possibly harmful with them. I'm old school and stuck with the Alice gear that I lived with for a couple decades. I got the M14 2 mag pouches from Charlies Surplus.

 

[LausDeo]

Best of luck with that. I really dislike chest rigs or pouches. Going prone becomes painful and possibly harmful with them. I'm old school and stuck with the Alice gear that I lived with for a couple decades. I got the M14 2 mag pouches from Charlies Surplus.

That's why I like my vest-- everything is more evenly distributed across the front and easily accessible. Diving into prone hurts less when you increase the surface area and lower the profile of what contacts with the ground, which is why even the old ALICE LBE is a PITA (or waist) to me. My larger problem with the LBE is that it just doesn't distribute the weight very well, at least on me, so the tops of my shoulders and that vertibra that sticks out under the neck end up bearing all the pain, rather than distributing the weight amongst the entirety of my shoulders and back, and most importantly my waist. That neckbone continues to hurt long after I take it off, too. That's why I feel my vest is a good compromise.

 

[Mainzer]

Don't think that would work since they're sewn on, and removing them would probably screw up the mesh. Also I wouldn't know where to find M14 pouches to sew in place, though I suppose any pouch might work if I got that far. Pic for reference:

Cheaper Than Dirt and Hessian Antique (among others) sells the German Flectarn G3 pouch that holds 2 .308 Cal., G3 20 round mags. Much less expensive at CTD and includes Alice Clips.

 

[geepee3]

I just got these off of Ebay.

These are part of the Safariland Spear ELCS. I was able to get the H harness and belt. then got the large and small panels to change out to different loads.
I wanted something USGI as apposed to the semi "Airsoft" type rig I have now.(pics below)

Glenn

 

[LausDeo]

I just got these off of Ebay.

These are part of the Safariland Spear ELCS. I was able to get the H harness and belt. then got the large and small panels to change out to different loads.
I wanted something USGI as apposed to the semi "Airsoft" type rig I have now.(pics below)

Glenn

Love the patch DI5

 

[GeneCo]

Sorry, but is there a war somewhere that civilians are going into combat? IMO, you don't want to wear those anywhere, before or after SHTF. Might as well have a target on your back. Save that money and buy ammo or a new stock.

After saying that, I got a couple of Kydex carriers from SKD, for 3 gun competition.

http://www.skdtac.com/Ready-Tactical-M14-FAL-Mag-Pouch-p/rdt.111.htm

These are da bomb.

 

[Dredsen]

I have 2 kits , both of with have 5.56 mag pouches, the 7.62 mags fit in there a big tight but they DO fit. You may have to work em in but they come out fine, and use a dump pouch for empties

heres my swiss arms plate carrier.

 

[LausDeo]

Sorry, but is there a war somewhere that civilians are going into combat? IMO, you don't want to wear those anywhere, before or after SHTF. Might as well have a target on your back. Save that money and buy ammo or a new stock.

After saying that, I got a couple of Kydex carriers from SKD, for 3 gun competition.

http://www.skdtac.com/Ready-Tactical-M14-FAL-Mag-Pouch-p/rdt.111.htm

These are da bomb.

MMMMMMMMMMMMMHM. Hypocrite!

Besides, my vest is JUST as effective for hunting as it is for combat... I think!
I think I'll stick to my current vest and buy two of those flecktarn pouches from CTD, which puts the overall cost at $10

Don't forget I'm going to live in the mountains, and I don't own land... SHTF will be much different for me

Those are cool pouches, but I wouldn't want to use them outside of 3 gun, because it looks like it's be too hard to shove the empty mag back in. I'm not a fan of dump pouches, though for 3 gun I'd make an exception.