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rfairman
03-16-15, 00:07
Looking at picking one up just thought I'd ask if there are any other options out there. I spend a lot of time in a vehicle and want something that I can run a front plate if I choose and has an open back.

Thanks guys
kaltesherz
03-16-15, 09:51
I run an old Eagle RRV sometimes for training, it's a great piece of kit but I've never run a plate in it.

LBT is making their version again-

http://lbtinc.com/dougstrench/9040acb.html
Kain
03-16-15, 09:59
How does the LBT version stack to the old Eagle? A friend of mine had the Eagle one for some time and i always liked it. But he traded it off and i did not get a shot at it. Always found ut to be a great chest rig platform but personally felt the plate was run a bit high in it when he had one in it.
rfairman
03-16-15, 11:26
I've been wanting one for a little while now do any of you gentlemen have pictures of your setup?
The big draw to it for me is that it's backless that's my number 1 and that I can choose whether to run a plate or not. I think I just need to pony up for one lol.
kaltesherz
03-16-15, 13:26
I've been wanting one for a little while now do any of you gentlemen have pictures of your setup?
The big draw to it for me is that it's backless that's my number 1 and that I can choose whether to run a plate or not. I think I just need to pony up for one lol.

hopefully this works, I'm on a gov computer that blocks photobucket

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/kaltesherz/photo3_zps719e69d4.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/kaltesherz/media/photo3_zps719e69d4.jpg.html)
rfairman
03-16-15, 13:28
Yep that works Thanks I'll take it! Hahaha
rfairman
03-16-15, 18:23
Are there other options that I may be over looking? I'm pretty set on this rig but am open to other avenues
Mr blasty
03-16-15, 18:35
Look at the gear load out pic and description thread and come back in a week or so after you look at everything in there. There's a TON of options shown in that thread! I'm sure you can find multiple alternatives as well as variations in there that would be of interest.

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rfairman
03-16-15, 22:13
How well does the rig work with a battle belt?
docsherm
03-16-15, 22:33
Are there other options that I may be over looking? I'm pretty set on this rig but am open to other avenues

There is always the HSGI Weesatch/Woosatch. It is set up to be able to take the back plate carrier off and wear it like a chest rig. The front plate pocket can still be used and you can always attach the back if you want it. I like the HSGI over the Eagle RRV because of the plate holding set up. The Eagle one is a PITA to get set up correctly. The HSGI one is simple, open the Velcro flap and drop the plate in.

http://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/weesastch-plate-carrier-40WE.html
rfairman
03-16-15, 22:47
Thank you I totally forgot about that one! I really like that a lot
rfairman
03-16-15, 22:50
Only downside is the back if it was just a harness in the back it would be perfect
docsherm
03-16-15, 23:27
Only downside is the back if it was just a harness in the back it would be perfect


It is also a harness if you remove the back. The straps connect to the extra buckles on the side of the rig.

Look at the write up here:

http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=6&f=10&t=411025
quackhead
03-17-15, 18:37
I haven't seen a Wesatch in years- my last impression was that the body was way too big (circumference wise) The design may have changed since the last I saw it. The RRV has merit for certain uses where only a front plate is needed
revrogue
03-18-15, 20:58
Quite a few years back I picked up one of the blackhawk RRV's based on the review by MM. It served as my active shooter rig for work. I've since changed up my gear quite a bit, and it just sits in the closet, but I liked the rig. It was comfortable and did what I needed it to do.
rfairman
03-18-15, 21:01
Any interest in selling the rrv? I was considering buying a condor one just to try it since it's so cheap in case I don't like it
revrogue
03-18-15, 21:28
PM sent.
quackhead
03-19-15, 03:32
How does the LBT version stack to the old Eagle? A friend of mine had the Eagle one for some time and i always liked it. But he traded it off and i did not get a shot at it. Always found ut to be a great chest rig platform but personally felt the plate was run a bit high in it when he had one in it.

They are identical I don't know if this current LBT version is made in the US or offhore with their LBX stuff