Looking for pictures of the Alleycat Vest

[Dave.O]

Am I correct in viewing this pic, that this is the 6 mag split? If so would the 4 mag split have room on both sides for pouches for lights and or knives, maybe a pistol mag as well..... Really great looking work...

Yeah, the kydex inserts are to give you retention without a flap, and even without the shock cord. I will typically prep a couple of cords to the side when I train. Never had anything fall out. And yes, the kydex does some other things too. It does give the pouch much more rigidity, so re-loading a mag into it is a lot easier. And it gives a better base for attaching pistol mags or whatever, cuz it doesn't sag like a unsupported pouch.

Here's the new hydro pouch for the "Hawkeye" rig. I replaced the PALS webbing with shock cord, which keeps the bladder supported in tight.

[Diz]

Well, yeah, that's sorta the whole point to this rig. With the split front and the lumbar panel, you now have a wrap-around PALS system. It all depends on your torso measurements. I'm 5'11" 165 lbs and a 6-mag rig leaves me 2 slots on the side panels, plus the 6 slots on the lumbar panel. So I can still get a BOK or radio pouch on the side panels and have plenty of room in the back. With a 4-mag rig I have 4 slots per side plus the back.

[Willow Drifter]

That is one of the nicest chest rigs I have ever seen. Wow!

[rob_s]

Diz, best way to contact you re: one of your rigs?

[Diz]

Hey rob_s:

The best way is to shoot me an e-mail at home. Sometimes I don't get back around to all the forums in a timely matter.

[Diz]

The Alleycat is now called the Minuteman. This was Hawkeye's idea, and I like it. More accurately describes it's purpose in life.

This is the latest version, a split front, 4-mag, with kydex, and "H" harness, in RG.

[Yojimbo]

Very nice indeed, I'm really digging those kydex inserts!

[Hawkeye]

Very nice indeed, I'm really digging those kydex inserts!

The inserts really are nice. They provide more than enough retention, but you can still readily withdraw the mags. Some that I have tried with other rigs/brands make removing the mags difficult sometimes.

[big 54r]

Hey Diz I can't find an email addy for you. I'm interested in a cpl of your items and need contact info, thanx.

[Derek_Connor]

Here is my first rig from Diz...looking good with the two tone!
There are those straps from the EE made from sjauch...
Pouches are emdom...