Diz
02-23-08, 22:25
Based on some feedback, I have made a few updates. I now have FDE "non-skid" material for the shoulder straps as an alternative to black.
I have also experimented with some alternate hardware for the split front rig. Since this rig now has two SR buckles in the front middle, you no longer need SR buckles every where to get in and out of the thing. So I am using tri-glide or double bar buckles as an alternative to SR buckles on the shoulder and back straps. This hardware lays flatter and is more comfortable. The 1 1/2" triglides on the shoulder strap front are reversed and the excess strap material is tucked behind the buckle and down the vest back. This makes the buckle as flat as possible so it doesn't interfer with a mag drawstroke. Some guys were concerned about the 1 1/2" SR buckle there. Originally I was just direct sewing it on request, which works, but I like to have a little adjustability in both front and back, so I think this is a better solution. The strap position has also been moved inboard, between the first two mags (instead of centered on the 2d mag), so it is in roughly the same position as a solid front rig. I actually like it here better, as it is more out of the way.
And finally, I have FDE kydex on the way, as an alternative to black.
Here's an experimental rig with some updates. This is a 6-mag Minuteman, w/ split front and "H" harness. Notice the FDE shoulder pad. And the alternate hardware. I used contrasting coyote tan webbing on ranger green cordura, which gives it an interesting effect. A tip of the hat to John at OSOE for the inspiration.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/MtnDiz/mm6sfh.jpg
I have also experimented with some alternate hardware for the split front rig. Since this rig now has two SR buckles in the front middle, you no longer need SR buckles every where to get in and out of the thing. So I am using tri-glide or double bar buckles as an alternative to SR buckles on the shoulder and back straps. This hardware lays flatter and is more comfortable. The 1 1/2" triglides on the shoulder strap front are reversed and the excess strap material is tucked behind the buckle and down the vest back. This makes the buckle as flat as possible so it doesn't interfer with a mag drawstroke. Some guys were concerned about the 1 1/2" SR buckle there. Originally I was just direct sewing it on request, which works, but I like to have a little adjustability in both front and back, so I think this is a better solution. The strap position has also been moved inboard, between the first two mags (instead of centered on the 2d mag), so it is in roughly the same position as a solid front rig. I actually like it here better, as it is more out of the way.
And finally, I have FDE kydex on the way, as an alternative to black.
Here's an experimental rig with some updates. This is a 6-mag Minuteman, w/ split front and "H" harness. Notice the FDE shoulder pad. And the alternate hardware. I used contrasting coyote tan webbing on ranger green cordura, which gives it an interesting effect. A tip of the hat to John at OSOE for the inspiration.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/MtnDiz/mm6sfh.jpg