Body Armor Lets See What You Use [Archive]

bobby.lamberth

10-06-09, 23:59

I Don't Know If This Particular Topic Is Already Here, I Did A Search And Maybe I Wasn't Typing in The Right Words...If Not Then Let's See What You Got...I Need Ideas And Others Might As Well...If It's Just A Vest With Pouches Or All Out Ballistics, Come One Come All...
Thanks All
Bobby

caporider

10-07-09, 09:58

For classes/training:

-Eagle SFLCS (sewn-in factory Level IIIa on chest and back panels)
-PACA cummerbund IIIa panels
-RBR Level III/IV ICW 10x12 hard plates
-HSGI shoulder pads

http://personal.visualitymedia.com/personal/556/556sbr_gear.jpg

custom-x_sponjah

10-07-09, 10:42

Eagle PCw/CB
HSGI Wa/Wee Shoulder Pads
Misc. HSGI Pouches
ESAPI's
I have side plates, but don't like to wear em.
Waiting on Triad Tactical to get more PACA inserts.
Have a SPC also with 3A sewn in.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k160/topher63/Whole.jpg

CXS

bobby.lamberth

10-07-09, 20:08

Lookin Good So Far, Don't Stop There, Keep Em Coming

SWATcop556

10-09-09, 01:58

I'll shoot you a pic of my Eagle LE CIRAS and my PC w/cummerbund when I get back into town. Most of my pouches are TT, DBT, and Eagle. The PC rides up front in the patrol car so I have quick access to it and the CIRAS is in the trunk with the other tac gear.

P.S.-Typing every word beginning with a capital is hard to read.

rob_s

10-09-09, 04:40

Probably not suited to most people's needs, but here's what I've started with. Still need to add plates.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/mayflower%20carrier/DSC_3612.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/mayflower%20carrier/DSC_3616.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/mayflower%20carrier/DSC_3618.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/mayflower%20carrier/DSC_3619.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/mayflower%20carrier/DSC_3620.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/mayflower%20carrier/DSC_3621.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/mayflower%20carrier/DSC_3625.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/mayflower%20carrier/DSC_3631.jpg

99superduty

10-09-09, 10:48

Do the plates stick out much on that mayflower rig?

cpekz

10-09-09, 11:15

I think that would depend more on what kind of plates you use, rather than the vest itself.

Brother Rat

10-09-09, 11:29

Rob, I know this isn't directly in line with the intent of this thread, but do you mind posting a pic of the chest rig attached to the carrier? How are you liking it so far for your purposes?

Thanks,
Dan

Byron

10-09-09, 16:54

Hey Rob, would you mind sharing the make/model of that unit?

Thanks

NCPatrolAR

10-09-09, 17:02

Hey Rob, would you mind sharing the make/model of that unit?

Thanks

Mayflower lo-pro armor carrier

Iraq Ninja

10-09-09, 19:27

I have side plates, but don't like to wear em.

I don't think anyone likes side plates. So do you wear them or not? The whole concept of having side plates is controversial I guess. I am required for insurance reasons to wear them.

Rob and I are probably the most vocal proponents of wearing armor for protection during training courses. If you are attending a carbine course, then it seems that you will most likely get shot from the side while standing on line with the rest of the shooters.

markm

10-09-09, 20:02

I Don't Know If This Particular Topic Is Already Here, I Did A Search And Maybe I Wasn't Typing in The Right Words...

Maybe not! :p

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=26174

militarymoron

10-09-09, 22:15

Rob and I are probably the most vocal proponents of wearing armor for protection during training courses. If you are attending a carbine course, then it seems that you will most likely get shot from the side while standing on line with the rest of the shooters.

...or even running drills at the range with friends and shooting steel. accidents do happen and i'd rather err on the side of caution. here are two i've worn on occasion.

diamondback predator:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/dump13.jpg

crye CAGE chassis:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/cage45.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/cage56.jpg

Byron

10-09-09, 22:21

Mayflower lo-pro armor carrier
Thanks!

I have some really old soft armor that I wear to the range, but given its age and today's advancements in technology (not to mention comfort), I should really upgrade to something newer. Also goes without saying that my current armor would not stop a rifle round of any kind.

arrigoni

10-10-09, 11:39

This is what I wear everyday to work. I recently got this one to replace my ABA Xtreme carrier because it sucked.

This is the Paraclete Mesh concealment carrier.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/tarrigoni/DSC_9402.jpg

shooter521

10-10-09, 22:11

Eagle MOLLE plate carrier
PACA Level IIIA inserts front, back and cummerbund
Israeli Famostone (HDPE) Level III plates

When it was new:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/shooter521/PC_INGO.jpg

In use:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/shooter521/Magpul%20Dynamics%20Carbine%201%202009/P1010130.jpg

believeraz

10-11-09, 11:56

Probably not suited to most people's needs, but here's what I've started with.

Rob,

Yours is probably closer to the needs of an average dude than what folks often think. It works, and it's concealable. Streamlined and lightweight is worth way more than being loaded down with every conceivable contrivance and gadget. Mobility is a huge priority.

For work (HRE), I use an Eagle Land CIRAS. For lower profile, non-HRE stuff I use Safariland concealable IIIA armor. I have an Eagle PC/cummerbund if I need to add rifle plates over top in a visible way. I also have a slick plate carrier, and a slick Eagle BALCS/plate vest if I need to conceal it.

Plates are various manufacturer level III stand-alone/IV conjunction plates, or level IV SAPI plates, depending on the set.

Helmets: I have an ACH, and another one with high cut sides, the name of which escapes me.

zushwa

10-11-09, 16:19

Same carrier as Rob, but with attached QD chestrig.

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz98/greygrouptraining/AOR1.jpg

Same armor and plates, but in the low pro assault carrier.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/zushwa/Grv7085copy.jpg

Here are the type of plates used. You can tell in the picture above that they don't print much with the right cover shirt.

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz98/greygrouptraining/DSCN0009copy.jpg

custom-x_sponjah

10-12-09, 19:29

I don't think anyone likes side plates. So do you wear them or not? The whole concept of having side plates is controversial I guess. I am required for insurance reasons to wear them.

Rob and I are probably the most vocal proponents of wearing armor for protection during training courses. If you are attending a carbine course, then it seems that you will most likely get shot from the side while standing on line with the rest of the shooters.

90% of the time I do not wear the side plates.
The internal pocket in the cummerbund leave a lot to be desired.
Gene @ HSGI Modified the Cummerbund on my SPC for me which I sent with a friend to use in AStan.
It felt a lot better, but I still hate side plates.

gonna have to start sucking it up..

CXS

HiggsBoson

10-12-09, 22:41

@ rob_s & zushwa: Is there a way to add side-plates to that smooth carrier? In other words, like the mayflower assault carrier cumberbund, but without all the molle.

rob_s

10-13-09, 05:04

Not on mine that I'm aware of.

Klear Above

10-13-09, 09:16

The Low Pro Assault (http://stores.greygrouptraining.com/-strse-3058/LowProfileAssaultCarrier/Detail.bok) will take 6x6 side plates. It is the same armor profile but with MOLLE instead of slick with buckles.

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz98/greygrouptraining/LowProfileAssaultCarrier_1.jpg (http://stores.greygrouptraining.com/-strse-3058/LowProfileAssaultCarrier/Detail.bok)

CaptainDooley

10-13-09, 19:56

Assume I know nothing about armor (I don't... though I was given a IIIA vest that doesn't fit), does that price include any actual armor, or is it a carrier only?

Abraxas

10-13-09, 20:08

Assume I know nothing about armor (I don't... though I was given a IIIA vest that doesn't fit), does that price include any actual armor, or is it a carrier only?

That depends on what you are looking at.

CaptainDooley

10-13-09, 20:09

The link in the post directly above my first one.

rob_s

10-13-09, 20:34

That $250 is carrier only. Armor is extra. This is what I use (http://stores.greygrouptraining.com/-strse-2649/K3K3A-dsh-PAE-dsh-CC/Detail.bok) in my carrier. Or you can go with the Dyneema version (http://stores.greygrouptraining.com/-strse-2660/DSTS3A-dsh-PAE-dsh-CC/Detail.bok) if contact-distance shots aren't as much of a concern, you are more concerned with having a lighter weight system, and you have 2.5x as much money.

Then you have to add plates which can range from $300+/- for a pair to over $1k depending again on what your needs are, what level threat, material, weight, etc.

Turnkey11

10-14-09, 08:53

Mayflower lo-pro armor carrier

I want one.:D Heres my overt...

BAE Eclipse RBAV

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/DSC01444.jpg

zushwa

10-14-09, 10:54

Here's another photo.

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz98/greygrouptraining/DSCN0008copy.jpg

BLACK LION

10-14-09, 13:43

rob_s

10-14-09, 13:46

What is the OAL and OAW of the soft armor(inches)? That is a good price for 3A soft armor of that size...

Get Grey Group to tell you. :D

Seriously though, while it's not terribly hard to get in and out of the carrier, I'd rather not mess with my setup. There are pictures around here somewhere that I took of my carrier with a tape measure under it. that should at least give you some idea.

Iraqgunz

10-14-09, 13:55

When overseas I use the Generation I DBT Predator Vest.

BLACK LION

10-14-09, 14:51

Assume I know nothing about armor (I don't... though I was given a IIIA vest that doesn't fit), does that price include any actual armor, or is it a carrier only?

You can get a decent soft armor package with carrier for around 400-500.00 and upwards of over 1000.00 ....
Plates will run anywhere from 100-1000.00 depending on the materials used to construct it.

8200rpm

10-18-09, 01:31

Here's another photo.

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz98/greygrouptraining/DSCN0008copy.jpg

Which chest rig are you using with the carrier? What other chest rigs will mount to the buckles.

rob_s

10-18-09, 07:10

Which chest rig are you using with the carrier? What other chest rigs will mount to the buckles.

Mayflower is supposed to be making their own. I have a TT Mini MAV inbound that i'm hoping will work.