Condor belt, ugly amazon dump pouch, buck 119, double stacked brownells 20rnd mags in spiritussy frag spud pouches (kinda looking for better ideas there), elite spanker gp pouch with first aid stuff, safariland 6280 with tq holder attachment, another frag spud holding my range finder, esstac kiwi with pmag for a speed reload.
BOG death grip tripod, molle panel and the MC weight hammock thingy are a few goofy things I found on Amazon but actually kinda like them.
Finally got my Hard Head Veterans ATE Gen 2 in and my kit finally feels close enough to complete to finally showcase. I will do a gear spread if anyone would like to see.
I tried to get Most of my gear in M81 woodland
P.S just turned my newly acquired Mossberg shockwave into an SBS given the new bill so showcasing that as well.
Hi, this is my first post in this sub, and it's about the FLC vest.
Is there any way to extend its use to carry, in addition to the combat load obviously, equip for a personal maintenance kit, say, for 48 hours or something like that?
I'm interested because I understand it's a relatively low-cost/affordable and versatile piece, but I couldn't find anything about adding self sustainment material.
Tossed an extra RMR I had onto my new Glock 19X while I wait for an RCR to arrive. It got me to thinking why people still use open emitter optics. I personally transitioned to closed emitter for all my red dots several years ago.
Besides the cost, I don’t see a benefit to an open emitter for most people. Competition benefits from open emitters as does a gun used strictly at the range, however I can see an argument for a home defense handgun as well.
Professional duty use, concealed carry, and training handguns all benefit greatly from having an enclosed emitter, and in my mind the pros far outweigh the cons. For anyone using an open emitter in this context, why?
Oh, and the argument of if your emitter is blocked from whatever that you’ll just remove it with the recoil from the first few shots is stupid, don’t be firing blind.
For the past few years, I have been researching the phenomenon of Force Recon operators purchasing their own gear. I have to admit, the equipment they select—whether chosen individually or procured centrally (I am not entirely clear on the internal Marine Corps process for acquiring supplementary gear)—reflects a truly discerning eye; some of the items are things I cannot find anywhere online, no matter how thoroughly I search.
Check out this FR operator (I’ve blurred out the faces to avoid any unnecessary trouble, even though these photos are publicly available). His radio pouch is from Shaw and his rig is from Haley; as for that dangler pouch of his, I couldn't find a single thing about it—it’s a total mystery.
They truly pull out all the stops when it comes to configuring their gear—opting for brands like Ferro Concepts (whose back panels are a particular favorite of theirs), Shaw Concepts, and Arbor Arms, as well as lesser-known names like Whiskey-7.Each team member’s vest setup is unique. Every time I examine their gear, it turns into a whirlwind of research and knowledge gathering. These guys are absolutely crazy.
Check out this operator—he’s got an Esstac pistol pouch, a Ferro sling in Vietnam-era Tiger Stripe camo, and an AXL adjustable cummerbund. But the craziest part, I think, is his rifle; he isn't using the standard RWK—it looks like a URGI? I’m not sure—if anyone can tell, let me know in the comments below.This operator's loadout is absolutely brilliant—it’s a setup designed for dynamic movement. He’s running an Arbor vest—check out the holster placement—and a full suite of Subsecond gear. There’s even a Whiskey 7 canted pistol pouch on the belt; it’s insane! Also, I have to mention that the PIG gloves in Woodland camo look really sharp.
I think the most extreme example of gear diversity is found in the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion. I’m not sure if it’s because they are a reserve unit, but their helmets range from Team Wendy and Gentex models to standard ECH HC versions. Many of their vests are made by Arbor, and there is a huge variety of pouches—including gear from brands like Dynamic Principles.
All in all, I think the practice of Marines purchasing their own gear is certainly worth a closer look—after all, they do it to make themselves more comfortable. It’s a case of spending a little money to achieve a qualitative improvement in the experience of marching and combat; if everyone started doing the same thing... well, lol.
I want to get groin armor but I don’t know what company makes groin protectors with soft armor built in or what one is the best,please help ( preferably one that can Velcro on not use molle attachments)
Alright boys just picked up this pelican and I’m looking for the best storage solutions ie. Velcro zip bags, molded dividers etc.
Looking to carry rifle, pistol, nods, belt and any tools ammo mags med kit that applies to the day
I’m currently planning on putting Velcro on the inside of the lid for zip bags
I’m interested in seeing/hearing your best recommendations for storage solutions in your range boxes
Feel free to post your box set up, link or mention brands and models of zip bags or anything you see fit that may help me figure out how to optimize my range box
BLUF: What is the MOLLE length of the medium sized Magnetix belt?
I had no idea this was a common issue with the Agilite Magnetix belt, so I apologize if its been on here before. I am a waist size of ~32" and I purchased the small sized Magnetix belt. However, when worn the MOLLE does not reach to the buckle which was a big reason I purchased this belt. For anyone that owns one, would swapping the small for a medium fix this issue for me?
Dimensions: The length of the MOLLE on the small is roughly 31" (pic 1, bad quality sorry). When worn over the inner belt without a holster over the outer belt it adds about 3" for me (pic 2). When worn with a safariland drop holster over the outer belt it adds a little over 3.5"(pic 3). If I return the small for a medium would it eliminate the lack of MOLLE at the 1 o'clock position or would the belt then become too loose? My rough math says that if the medium molle length is ~34" I should be ok but if anyone else has advice I would love to hear it.
I have an 11.5” and a 14.5” 5.56 rifle. Looking to get a can for them. I already know I want a gate lok can from griffin armament. Should I go for minimal length and use a K can just to take off the edge and mitigate flash? (I do use night vision too) or should I go with the longer full size and deal with the weight/length?
I've always been interested in bullpups, but didn't know anyone was making a 308 bullpup. I have also been looking at battle rifles as well like HK417' and SCAR's, so I'm curious about people's thoughts. LGS is asking 2k
Brother, at some point you have to ask yourself whether shaving a few grams off your rifle setup is really worth sacrificing functionality. I understand wanting to keep your rifle lightweight, but people will spend hours obsessing over a few grams on an attachment when they could spend that time in the gym getting stronger. Your rifle isn’t going to feel like an anchor because you added a little weight. If a few extra ounces are genuinely making your setup unbearable, maybe it’s time to stop worrying about the rifle’s weight and start worrying about your own strength. There’s a difference between being smart about weight and being so obsessed with it that you sacrifice capability for marginal gains. Lift weights. Build your shoulders, back, arms, and grip. Get stronger, get conditioned, and train with the equipment you actually intend to use. You can spend all day chasing the lightest possible setup, or you can build a body capable of handling the one you’ve got. At the end of the day, a lighter rifle is nice, but being stronger is better. JUST LIFT, BRO.
