Show me your tactical vest

[Wormydog1724]

I don't know that there's much spall with ceremaic plates, I've only heard them being absolutely necessary for steel plates. Plates are there to protect the vitals, the most important ones being the lungs heart and spine. What if I get shot in the arm, I could probably survive. What if I get shot in the stomach, I would probably survive. What if I get shot in the face, I'm screwed. I wanted these plates for only the extreme scenario and to protect my most vital organs. I am not planning on being shot at day in and day out and I want to be mobile as possible. Spall guards, groin armor, shoulder armor, and other protection doesn't fit my need. If I am ever in a situation where I need to wear my plates and I'm worried about spall or my junk being shot, I'm probably already screwed. Having body armor won't ensure I will survive, in only increases my chances. Increasing my chances more with added protection decreases my mobility and I think that will hurt my chances of survival. Its a balance of protection and mobility for me. If I was in AFG I would want all the protection I could get. But even then I think mobility is an issue too. Just my thoughts with no prior military background.

 

[BallisticGuy]

Afghanistan with issue gear, Plate carrier with front/rear/Side plates. Truck gunners only wore the shoulder panels. On the missons we just wore the plate carriers.

 

[SMS]

Good points Wormy....mobility is a key consideration. That being said, the spall guards don't add much weight, usually just a thin lining applied over the face of the plate.

I've seen spall from a 7.62x39 on a ceramic plate...big enough chunks that would put a hurting on a fella's chin/face/neck and take him out of the fight!

Back to the vest pics though, sorry for the hijack.

 

[AirMech74]

So I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I've got a question....when and where do you guys wear these rigs? Are these "bug out" rigs? Or do some of you guys put together your own for active duty use?

 

[BUDMAN-BILL]

keep this going bump

 

[OKCShooter]

There are about 20 people on this board that have these Eagle Industries SPC vests with Level IIIA:



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[Jango8753]

Keep it simple and light. I would not put a pistol on the vest. Keep your AR mags there and minimal gear. have a second tier belt (so you can drop vest and still be armed/prepared) for the pistol and extra gear.

 

[Wormydog1724]

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Mayflower APC
Velocity Level IV stand alone plates
HSGI SureGrip belt
HSGI TACO's

 

[Norman]

Nice kit. I've heard great things about the Mayflower. Ill post pics of my eagle PC later, but it's plane Jane.

 

[ripnbst]

Wormy, I am walking behind you from village to village when the SHTF. That's a BA looking picture. I always like the pictures of your gear for reason.