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    Mayflower Chest Rig - Kiwi / Kydex Mag Inserts?

    Hey gents,

    Are any of you running or have you experimented with placing the Esstac Kiwi / or any other Kydex insert into the mag panel of a Mayflower Chest Rig?

    Seems like the tall variants might work.

    Chest Rig: https://www.velsyst.com/products/uw-chest-rig-gen-iv

    Kydex Insert: https://www.esstac.com/product-page/...wi-insert-tall

    Worth it?

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    The Kiwi inserts are held in with HD Velcro. You might need to have some installed in the carrier. If I remember correctly the kydex has the hook side and the pouches use the loop side.

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    I use the Haley inserts with my two Mayflower rigs. Work like a charm.

    Kywi's will not work.

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    John, appreciate your thoughts.

    Quote Originally Posted by GTF425 View Post
    I use the Haley inserts with my two Mayflower rigs. Work like a charm.

    Kywi's will not work.
    Sounds like a winner! Did you go with 2+2 pouches, or 3+1? Any custom configuration on your end? Are you still running the bungees over the top?

    2+2: https://haleystrategic.com/shop/soft...ble-mag-insert

    3: https://haleystrategic.com/shop/soft...g-insert-black
    1: https://haleystrategic.com/shop/soft...gle-mag-insert

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    I bought them as a 4 pack of inserts a while ago. I removed the bungee straps from the top of the pouches. They dropped straight in to the Gen V UW rig. PMAGs are a little tighter fit than an aluminum mag, but both will lock in and stay put when climbing/vaulting with my kit worn.

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    I used the Haley’s for my Pusher CR but never felt the need with my Gen IV UW.

    Op, do you have that chest rug already or are you considering buying both together?


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    Thank you GTF425, appreciate the notes!

    Wake27, thanks for chiming in. I have a Gen IV on the way and my buddy has a GEN V in hand -- he suggested improving the retention of our rigs.

    From the sounds of it GTF425 has upgraded his retention in his Gen V but your Gen IV does not seem to need it.. good to know!

    At this point I'm going to hold off until mine arrives and I get a chance to test it all out. You guys have saved me from spending extra money and going down the rabbit hole. Much appreciated! Will pass on the note about the Haley inserts to my friend with the Gen V.

    Thanks gents!

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