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Go Devil · 08-09-2015, 10:57

I'm not a wealthy man, and tailored the following items to fit my similar needs:

Slick plate carrier offers options for wear under a jacket around the river while carrying concealed. If I choose to carry the AR, I can add the following 5.56 chest rig. If carrying the M1A, I can change over to the 7.62 chest rig.
The plate carrier is well made and is the least expensive, American made product that I have found. It is designed to carry steel rifle plates. No issues with hardware or design.

http://www.beezcombatsystems.com/Spa...-PC-LAR500.htm

Least expensive option for ballistic protection. I opted for the additional spall protection and the side plates. I used the side plates for testing the quality of steel.

https://www.maingun.biz/Body_Armor_S...12twocurve.htm

Least expensive option for quality 5.56 and is well engineered and very well made. Pockets on back side are useful for stowing additional items or dumping spare mags.

http://aresarmor.com/store/Item/AA-ASCR3

Well made 7.62 rig, but didn't like the straps so I ordered straps from Ares Armor (like the ones on the 5.56 rig) and clicked them into this rig and am very happy. Pockets on the back side of this rig as well.

http://www.beezcombatsystems.com/762...BCS-CR-762.htm

I am happy with the following single point sling, but opinions may vary.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E1N...dSL&ref=plSrch

I like the open top style of pouches with bungee retention. The bungees can be slipped to the side easy enough. If the debris field is an issue, I insert the mags with the rounds down. I have added holsters to the rear (in the pockets) in similar positions so as to transfer the handgun. I find no need for "pulls" with open top.
Plenty of room for adding additional pouches (IFAK) if needed utilizing the MOLLE.
All of these items are easily ditchable should I go overboard. The items are very modular, but all feel the same and are not too bulky or "Geartard" at the local range. I tried to keep it as simple as possible and the wife and daughter aren't confused when changing platforms. We have additional plate carriers in the same format.
Hopefully, this is helpful.

08-09-2015, 10:57	#3
Go Devil Guerrilla Chief Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Water Posts: 560	I'm not a wealthy man, and tailored the following items to fit my similar needs: Slick plate carrier offers options for wear under a jacket around the river while carrying concealed. If I choose to carry the AR, I can add the following 5.56 chest rig. If carrying the M1A, I can change over to the 7.62 chest rig. The plate carrier is well made and is the least expensive, American made product that I have found. It is designed to carry steel rifle plates. No issues with hardware or design. http://www.beezcombatsystems.com/Spa...-PC-LAR500.htm Least expensive option for ballistic protection. I opted for the additional spall protection and the side plates. I used the side plates for testing the quality of steel. https://www.maingun.biz/Body_Armor_S...12twocurve.htm Least expensive option for quality 5.56 and is well engineered and very well made. Pockets on back side are useful for stowing additional items or dumping spare mags. http://aresarmor.com/store/Item/AA-ASCR3 Well made 7.62 rig, but didn't like the straps so I ordered straps from Ares Armor (like the ones on the 5.56 rig) and clicked them into this rig and am very happy. Pockets on the back side of this rig as well. http://www.beezcombatsystems.com/762...BCS-CR-762.htm I am happy with the following single point sling, but opinions may vary. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E1N...dSL&ref=plSrch I like the open top style of pouches with bungee retention. The bungees can be slipped to the side easy enough. If the debris field is an issue, I insert the mags with the rounds down. I have added holsters to the rear (in the pockets) in similar positions so as to transfer the handgun. I find no need for "pulls" with open top. Plenty of room for adding additional pouches (IFAK) if needed utilizing the MOLLE. All of these items are easily ditchable should I go overboard. The items are very modular, but all feel the same and are not too bulky or "Geartard" at the local range. I tried to keep it as simple as possible and the wife and daughter aren't confused when changing platforms. We have additional plate carriers in the same format. Hopefully, this is helpful. __________________ Keep a forward momentum. Last edited by Go Devil; 08-09-2015 at 11:06.
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