Plate Carrier vs Chest Rig

[Pax]

Anything HSGI is excellent quality. My Weesatch has never let me down and I am a big fan of integrated mag pouches, though I seriously doubt the necessity of 8 primary mags for local LE immediate action teams. Compared to any other armor system Ive worn, Wee/Wa/Woosatches are by far just the most awkward. They get the job done just fine, but there is no sense of ergonomic or streamlined fitting to the body. Especially if you opt for the side plate bags. But thats just my body and my experience.

Eagle has recently caught some shit for outsourcing their production. I'd still rely on their gear with my life. None of my Eagle gear has ever failed me in any way and I dont expect it to.

Consider US PALM's Defender series. No personal experience. Within your price range, barely. And decent reviews.

[TacMedic556]

Any information or experience with the Mayflower brand or Blue Force Gear / Vickers stuff?

Thanks.

[rob_s]

Any information or experience with the Mayflower brand or Blue Force Gear / Vickers stuff?

Thanks.

You'll probably get better responses if you say what particular items you're interested in.

Both are good companies that make quality stuff.

[TacMedic556]

Rob,

I'm referring to their plate carriers. How do the Blue Force and Mayflower plate carriers compare to those of Eagle, HSGI, and PIG? Below are the models of PCs I am looking into.

Blue Force Gear Lightweight Modular Armor Carrier™ (LMAC™)
http://www.skdtac.com/Blue-Force-Gea...-p/bfg.512.htm

Mayflower Assault Plate Carrier (APC)
http://www.skdtac.com/Mayflower-Assa...-p/mfr.512.htm

PIG Plate Carrier
http://www.skdtac.com/PIG-Plate-Carrier-p/pig.502.htm

Eagle Assault Plate Carrier
http://www.skdtac.com/Eagle-Assault-...-p/eag.676.htm

Eagle LE Plate Carrier Molle + Cummerbund
http://www.skdtac.com/Eagle-LE-Plate...-p/eag.571.htm

HSGI Wasatch Plate Carrier
http://www.skdtac.com/HSGI-Wasatch-P...-p/hsg.502.htm

[MSteele]

I know people who have the top 3 on your list and I don't think you could go wrong with either one. I have heard nothing but great things about the BFG and since I run the PIG I love it. The PIG offers a lot of different options as to how you can configure it.

[cankicker01]

I just jumped in this thread. I am sure it went around real quick about s&s precision "plate frame" after SHOT. it isn't slated for release until summer but it looks pretty awesome. It would def. be a lightweight option. I think it weighs In at about 1 pound 6 oz. for the frame only.

[TacMedic556]

Anyone familiar with LBT-London Bridge Tradings vest the 6094 or Vel-Tye Hugger plate carrier?

[jhs1969]

[QUOTE]

Rob,

I'm referring to their plate carriers. How do the Blue Force and Mayflower plate carriers compare to those of Eagle, HSGI, and PIG? Below are the models of PCs I am looking into.

Mayflower Assault Plate Carrier (APC)
http://www.skdtac.com/Mayflower-Assa...-p/mfr.512.htm

I recently bought the Mayflower (2-3 months ago) and have been very satisfied with it. My three options were the PIG, LBT and Mayflower. I went with the Mayflower for two reasons, price and the recommendations I had read here in the past. My previous experience was with a Condor PC, for what that is worth

I can't give any comparisons to the others you list but from my own satisifaction I can highly recommend the Mayflower. My $0.02.

[jamesbern]

Eagle LE Plate Carrier Molle + Cummerbund
http://www.skdtac.com/Eagle-LE-Plate...-p/eag.571.htm

I just received mine yesterday. I only mounted it up with my ATS Double Shingles and MSM Admin pouch sp far.

I purchased it for a basic carbine class and SHTF/Disaster scenario. I couldn't afford to do the PIG and the Mayflower wasn't instock in color I wanted.

It works well with my USGG belt setup. Pistol is easy to draw from the belt.

I just ordered HSGI Bleeder/Blowout pouch, HSGI Mini EOD pouch, and a small ATS GP pouch to put on as well. The HSGI pouches will be on my left witht the small GP pouch going on my right IF it doesn't interfere drawing my pistol.

On the back a PIG 2L hydration carrier is going to be mounted once the Multicam one is in stock.

My first impressions of the Eagle PC is good. It looks to be very well made, especially for $175! I've read good things on Eagle branded gear and I think I will be happy with this for the use it will see. I honestly think it would be fine if I was using it more often as well.

http://www.skdtac.com/PIG-Hydration-...-p/pig.503.htm

Quick shot of me with the Eagle LE PC w/ Cummerbund

[Devildog1988]

I have a HSGI Weesatch plate carrier that is also a chest rig, you just fold down the top part of the chest and it secures behind it. Sometimes it more practical to just have a chest rig and other times you need a plate carrier. Or shoot buy one of each and use which ever one you think would improve your performance in certain situations.

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