Here's my newish set-up. I was running a Spartan II, which I really liked compared to the IBA / IOTV I was used to, but still felt bulky and running a pistol on it always seemed a little wonky. After a bit of research I decided I'd finally give in and pick up a PC and battle belt. Sure as shit it's soooooo much more comfortable and practical, and transitioning to my secondary is quick and instinctive.
Alright, first my PC:
I found a good deal on a LBT 6094B with the kangaroo pouch, which I really like as it keeps it pretty slick and low-profile. Since I'm not running radios I used those two slots as extra mag pouches, for a total capacity of 5 mags. For armor I'm running CD Med SAPIs w/ Velocity Systems plate backers as well as some DIY side armor from the kevlar backers of my old issue side SAPIs. Only other additions were a Camelbak Armorbak, which is pretty nice since it is only held on with fastex and is quick to remove, and some shockcord to hold on a CAT tourniquet.
Firstline is an ATS Warbelt with a Safariland ALS holster for my Glock 19. Holy shit this holster is awesome, great retention yet easy and natural to draw quickly. Also added a HSGI Bleeder pouch as an IFAK, as it doesn't get in the way yet it holds a decent amount of med supplies for GSW. I'm a big fan of dump pouches, and found a CSM for a good price. So far I like it as it's a decent size yet doesn't get in the way and kinda rolls up when not in use, but not as well as Maxpedition Rolly-Polys. Since I run a Redi-Mod on my AR I only added 1 AR mag pouch for emergency reloads and picked up a Fastmag, which has been awesome- great retention yet allows quick reloads. And last but not least a TT pouch for a Leatherman and Eagle M9 pouches that I modded to fit Glock mags.
PRAISE THE FALLEN
SSG Kevin Roberts KIA 7-May-08
1Lt Nick Dewhirst KIA 20-July-08
Cpl Charles Gaffney KIA 24-Dec-08
Spc Peter Courcy KIA 10-Feb-09
PFC Jason Watson KIA 10-Feb-09
I have googled around and I only ever see people on forums saying not to do it. The Norotos Universal page has this warning: "Drilling your own holes in helmet may affect the ballistic integrity." I emailed www.ownthenight.com about this after I noticed this quotetowards the bottom of this page: http://www.ownthenight.com/catalog/i92.html . They drill their holes. They said they would drill them for $25 plus shipping.Available with holes drilled for 1 and 3 hole NVG Mounts
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www.ownthenight.com will drill them for 25$ plus shipping per an email I received from them.
I always read on forums people saying not to drill the holes. I can see where that would make sense but do we have any evidence that it is a factor?
The mounting hardware has to be ballistic but it still has at least 4 holes in an ACH even with no mounting holes for NVGs. The old K-pots had like 6 just for the suspension system plus the chin strap had 2 more.
Is the hesitation to drill holes just from a feeling that people will drill poorly or is it a real question of ballistic integrity.
Obviously putting holes in something like a ballistic helmet is going to degrade the ballistic integrity. The helmet companies advise users not drill there own helmets because there are people out there who will dick it up. I don't blame them one bit, as that is liability they cannot take.
From what I was told, the biggest issue with drilling the holes is fraying the layers of Kevlar. This can eventually de-laminate the layers from exposure to the elements and in turn greatly degrade the ballistic integrity. If you must do it yourself the best way is to use a drill press, and a very sharp bit. Personally, after drilling and just prior to insertion of the screws, I used a small amount of resin in the holes to protect the internal layers from the elements.
FYI, if this is to be used for duty I would not recommend doing it yourself. Your life isn't worth saving a few dollars...
Last edited by aftermath686; 06-29-11 at 18:25.
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