Thoughts on TAG gear?

[stitchclimber]

Trying to find a plate carrier that won't break the bank, but is still quality. Got turned onto Tactical Assault Gear, and I noticed they had great prices on their vests. I've got sling from them but I was wondering on peoples opinion of their gear was.

[JohnnyC]

In the interest of disclosure, I don't own any TAG products. That being said, they teamed up with LC Industries, a company that employs the blind. I think it's a noble gesture and one worth supporting considering unemployment rates within the blind community. I wouldn't have any problem owning any of their gear if it fit my needs, although I have heard that ordering from TAG directly can often lead to long lead times and you're better off ordering from a reseller with the item you want in stock.

[cmoore]

I have a plate carrier that I really like. Can't recall the model, but it's about 150-180 dollars and also takes side plates if you wish. I have several M4 mag pouches and various dump pouches from them that are fine too.

[Iraq Ninja]

Their quality is good, but their customer service sucked around 2009. Some of us still remember the Black Friday fiasco. Took me over seven months to get a plate carrier. I will never buy over the internet from them again.

[kest_01]

Don't have their plate carrier, but have a few bags and some of their mag and gp pouches, quality is good, and they've held up well. Pouches got a little worn after last depolyment to afg, but thats to be expected. I have no issues with buying more of their items and have recommended their kit to fellow Soldiers. GTG in my book, YMMV.

[JSantoro]

Their gear is well-designed, well-crafted, and durable (comma) however...

Buy from one of their distributors.

Never, ever buy directly from TAG. You're spinning the
Wheel of Destiny if you do.

[obucina]

i had a Phalanx chest rig that I recently sold to a fellow forum member. while it had a TAG hang tag, the inside had a Shellback Tactical tag stitched onto it.

[sgtjosh]

I know guys who buy direct from their retail location in San Diego. I have heard no complaints. I think they even do custom work from their retail shop.

[GotAmmo]

i bought from the directly in 2010 and the only hiccup was in the manufacturing of the rig, the replaced it quickly and apologized

thinking about ordering there gear again shortly

[CRAMBONE]

Majority of my gear is TAG. Their quality is great and it works for me. I have ordered from their website prolly 4 times and the only problem I have had was when I placed an order during one of their 4th of July sales, and it took a couple months to get ever thing in. Last order I placed from them was 2 days before I flew overseas and they over nighted my order for free to make sure I got it in time.

Just do not buy a 148 pouch and try to make it work for a 152.

[HardToHandle]

Their quality is good, but their customer service sucked around 2009. Some of us still remember the Black Friday fiasco. Took me over seven months to get a plate carrier. I will never buy over the internet from them again.

This...

Nice gear, but PITA to endure the five month delay in my Thanksgiving sale debacle. I also haven't found anything too innovative from them, but solid (if often heavily-built) gear.

[aflin]

I used to have chest rigs from them. They have great stuff, top notch kit. I too went through the Thanksgiving debacle, took a eternity for my order to come in. But for the prices and quality, it was a no brainer.

Their line holds up very well and their customer service is amazing.