AK/vz. 58 chest rig?

[koalorka]

Did a search which yielded little; would like to get some feedback on any chest rigs or vests that work well with the curved AK-style mags, this will be for my vz. 58 rifle. I'm looking primarily for maximum ammo capacity in a simple layout, something along the lines of the South African M83 rig. Relatively slim profile, not too cumbersome with maybe a pouch or two for other gear or a canteen. I'd like to keep it as lightweight as possible. I've looked at several products right now, including the original South African vest, it only provides 3 mag pouches for the 5.56mm R4 mags, which I believe will be too small. So far, the Eagle SF-30 seems the most suitable:

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4844/394alt2.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/394alt2.jpg/)

http://www.eagleindustries.com/product.php?productid=394&cat=40&page=1

Here's the SADF M83:

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1364/optacticalgear206016044.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/optacticalgear206016044.jpg/)

Any othe suggestions?

[nemesys]

OSOE AK/M4 Chest Rig works great

http://www.tacticalresponsegear.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=58&products_id=4012

[calicojack]

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[TOrrock]

The vz-58 magazines are going to be hard to pack a bunch of in a standard chest rig.

The ridge running down the back of the magazine makes them hard to fit into standard AK mag pouches.

I used a 3 cell Specter Gear Mk.1 chest rig for a class that worked fine. The Mk.1 allows you to use a multitude of magazines, FAL, M14, M16, AKM, AK-74, or vz-58.

If you want something like a LRRP appropriate rig that's going to pack a shit ton of magazines, you will probably have to look for some of the modern Czech military stuff, which is available, I know a couple places in Canada that usually have it.

[apb2772]

I have a Poineer M32 in OD and like it. But I have not been able to "put it through it's paces as of yet. Also the small little pockets seem to be a bit over the top, but that can be fixed with a stitch ripper and a cigarette lighter...
http://www.redsoldier.com/Vests.html

http://www.armyshop.cz/foto.asp?strLang=&Pic=Vesty/V0070.jpg&PicName=Vesta%20na%20v%FDzbroj%20-%20zelen%E1%2095

http://www.sovietarmystuff.com/products.php?category_id=63

http://www.russiancombatgear.com/tacticalvests.php

http://www.skdtac.com/Eagle_AK47_Chest_Rig_6_Mag_p/eag.572.htm

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=478913&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=free&utm_campaign=655

Rainier arms has a TT Custom rig that they stock but do not advertise. It is worth a good look.
http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/printthread.php?t=329267

Good luck..

--->APB

[calicojack]

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[koalorka]

Thanks for the input. I did end up going with the Eagle product. Having owned some of their stuff, I trust their consistent quality and no-frills design. I'll do a small review when I get a chance.

[wolverineSIERRA]

can you do a review of the eagle ak chest rig??? i am interested in getting one too for my ak mags, how heavy and bulky is it?? how does it fit? thanks