One of the main reasons people will be contemplating buying the Guarder MOD Body Armour is due to the fact that it is a replica of the current issue US Army Body Armour. The interceptor OTV. Some background information about Guarder Guarder first became known for making accessories for AEGs, things such as slings, reinforced parts, etc. Recently Guarder has begun branching out into other areas, and are over taking the other manufacturers of airsoft orientated tactical gear out there incredibly fast. There was a time when the only option for airsoft was going for the real deal as used by the real operators which could get quite expensive or manufacturers such as Milforce - whose product range is not that great. Guarder started introducing items which seemed quite familiar in their design and look. It seems that most of their vests are in fact replica's of other "real deal" manufacturers, such as Blackhawk and SOE but at incredibly low prices. In some cases copies of copies. Incase you haven't already noticed the MOD Range seems very similar to the current issue US Army line of gear. The MOD Vest - Ranger Rack the MOD Armor - Interceptor OTV or their recently introduced MOD II Vest - Molle Vest/Riflemen's set. The Point Blank Interceptor OTV
Protection on the Battlefield & Beyond! The lightest, most technologically advanced protective system ever issued to the Armed Forces of the U.S.! Developed to exceed rigorous standards set by the U.S. Marine Corps, and subsequently adopted by the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. The benefit of this high performance, lightweight solution means increased capability in survivability and maneuverability. Standard Features:
When you first pick up the Guarder MOD Armor you will notice how incredibly light the vest is. In comparison to the real vest it feels like it is just the cover without the actual flexible armour inside. It does have a replica flexible armour but the weight is still pretty light. This makes the vest ideal for Airsofting or reenactment. If you like realism and want to make it heavier simply replace the inner lining of the MOD vest with the inner lining of the Interceptor OTV. Just like the real vest, this vest too has a place to put in the SAPI plates. I did put in the plates in my Guarder MOD and they fit fine and didn't cause any damage to the vest - one would imagine that since the MOD was not meant for ballistic protection they wouldn't have made it capable of handling the weight of the plates, but it did ! You could also fit a hydration unit in the back pouch of the armor.
What about sizing ? As mentioned above this vest does not come in various sizes so if your a tall chap the vest will look like you are wearing a bib but will still fit pretty comfortably although it might be a bit short for you. Width wise this vest can expand to quite a large size. I have a 42" chest and the side adjustability straps are only 1/4 of the way out and could expand a lot more. The length will not be a issue if however you choose to wear webbing over the vest. This will conceal the fact that the vest is a bit short on you. I am 5.11" and it sits just about right, in comparison to the Interceptor OTV Medium Size - it is just a quarter of a centimeter shorter.
What about the weight? If you own the Interceptor OTV and have moved onto it from the PASGT vest you will have noticed how much lighter it was. This vest is quite light and some people might not like this but you can do a few things to remedy this. I took a copy of my favorite FHM Magazine and put it in the rear plate pouch. This not only provides a bit of extra weight but when your bored in the middle of a long milsim event you will always have reading material. Other favorites include a cardboard cut out of a Sapi plate. Can you spot the real one ?
Its the one on the right What about other versions ? One thing worth mentioning is the fact that this is not the only replica Interceptor on the market at the moment, there is another one made by a company called OGW. I have owned the OGW Ranger Body Armour and was also impressed by the build quality of the vest however the reason I did not go for the OGW Interceptor was that I felt it was simply not worth the money. It costs $118 more then the Guarder MOD Armor. Interceptor
OTV : Unavailable for Sale to Civilians(?) - EBay Price
between : $400 - $500 (£250-£320) Please
note that the bottom two vests offer no ballistic protection at
ALL The excellent build quality, the low price and the light weight make this the ideal replica armor for the dedicated Airsofter or re-enactor. You will be hard pressed to find a better Interceptor Replica at this price ! Airsoft Dynamics supply this vest for £65 which works out cheaper then ordering it from Hong Kong after shipping.
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are some pictures of the Guarder MOD Armor being used.
  
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