justin.kovacs

Yeah, thats what pretty much stemmed the whole "Other Armor" debate.... Alot of soldiers wanted to use Dragon Skin Armor. Hell, I was even looking into it myself. But "Big Army" would not authorized it for use... so yes, in theory you could wear it as long as you had on the "approved" IBA and Level III SAPI's as well. You would end up combat ineffective wearing both sets of armor, not to mention look ridiculously stupid as well.....

Yup, thats the "new" IOTV. I have a couple guys who just transferred in from other units who were initially using them during the "fielding" phase. They loved them and said although bigger and heavier, they were MUCH more comfortable than the conventional IBA. My unit prior to our last trip over got brand new M4A1's, MBITRS, Personal and Squad Radios and TONS of other goodies. Its always like Christmas time for units right before a major deployment.......

I am DEFINITELY picking one of these up as soon as I can afford to. I think its time to thin the proverbial "herd" to make room for one of these, just for fun of course, since we have a very small window of playable gas gun weather up here in Western New York...... I would love to be able to skirmish one of these for most of the year. I have been following this thread since the beginning and after playing with a teammates WA M4 CQBR I just have to have a GBB rifle. The flimsy plastic and the plaque of problems with the WA had turned me off though. My teammate's WA had a plethora or i

Your Right Kong..... How could I......? But where I come from "Experience in the field" means a hell of alot more............ Also glad to see you again Solidus, I hope your IET went well...... Welcome to the club soldier..... "NCO's Lead The Way! Hooah!"

Complete BS..... Being in the Infantry for over 8 years and being on multiple deployment I have never seen/been allowed to wear anything other than the issued armor system. IE: Interceptor Body Armor. I have seen/worked with SF guys in Iraq/A'stan who wore CIRAS' as well as worked with Ranger units who wore Soft Armor under an RBSS/RRV or just a CIRAS as well. But in the Infantry NO WAY. It just doesnt happen. In the Infantry you can pretty much have some freedom with MOST of your gear BUT body armor is NOT one of them. Alot of use used aftermarket chest rigs, load bearing vest,etc o

Ha! When I was stationed at Sill in early 2000 tattooing was illegal in the state of Oklahoma, If I recall correctly. I remember tons of my buddies going down to Texas on weekend passes to get ink work done.... They must have changed the laws out there recently.....

Correct. Genuine MSA MICH, Replica TGS PVS-14 (RDS). The MBITR is also replica Toy Soldier.

My "Real World" Rig: Kit List: Blackhawk Enhanced Commando Recon Chest Harness 2 x Blackhawk Nalgene/GP Uprights 1 x Blackhawk Large Upright GP 1 x Double M4 Mag Pouch 1 x Spec Ops MBITR 1 x Blackhawk Double Frag 1 x Spec Ops Light/Gerber Pouch 1 x Pop Flare/ Star Cluster Pouch, Inverted SDS Interceptor Body Armor Level III SAPI's Soft Armor MSA MICH ACH/TC-2000 Norotos Swingarm MICH NVG Plate PVS-14's

One of my Personal photos from Iraq 2004: A Member of My Scout/Sniper Section:

The stroke of the charging handle isnt long enough to interfere with that riser....

Exactly..... Its not a far stretch for the conversion. Edit: I apologize up front for the poor photo quality, but here is one of my personal photos from my Scout/Sniper Section: Samarra, Iraq 2005

I really like how simple it looks in the first photo. Much like our M21's My platoon and I used in Iraq 2005. We used the Harris Bipod and Leupold M3 Scope, with a painted synthetic stock (Glass Bedded). Reference Photo: I think it would really complete the US Army M21 Sniper look with a nicely painted and worn synthetic stock..... Edit: Honestly, I have never used/seen the AN/PEQ2 used on an M21 platform. Our night scopes were more than accommodating in low light conditions. I think it would look odd to say the least. At least WE never used them. Edi

A few more, Climbing/rappelling down the ravine: I forgot one of my several harnesses, so I tied up a "Swiss Seat" and used some rope I had stashed in my MAP....

The EI CIRAS can be integrated with the EI RRV...... This has been seen MANY times before. It is not that uncommon, actually a preferred method for EOD techs and others who need to retain full ballistic protection, but may not need their fighting load/tools at a specific time. Please do a little more research on the subject before coming to such abrupt conclusions. Or is this just YOUR personal opinion?? Also, Took some photos today at a small game/build day at our local field. After looking through the photos, I realized I looked alot like some of the 5th SFG guys I

Kitlist: CIRAS Land (MJK) 1 x MLCS Admin 4 x Double MLCS Mag Pouches 1 x Smoke Grenade Pouch 1 x Pop Flare Pouch 1 x MBITR Pouch 1 x MLCS Med Pouch (IFAK) 1 x Upright GP Pouch 1 x MAP

I've neglected this for quite some time: Kitlist: CIRAS Land (MJK) 1 x MLCS Admin 4 x Double MLCS Mag Pouches 1 x Smoke Grenade Pouch 1 x Pop Flare Pouch 1 x MBITR Pouch 1 x MLCS Med Pouch (IFAK) 1 x Upright GP Pouch 1 x MAP I took some time tonight and re-placed some of the pouches. I think I have finally found a setup Im going to stick with.

joeshred, Nice SAW. Where'd you pick up the improved buttstock from??? I know G&P had made one, but was unsure if they were released or not.

We used to make our own helmet band retention straps and goggle retention "loops" using 550 cord in the old days...... I'll see if I can dig up some old photos. I think it really does add some character to the helmet with them.....

Iraq (October 2004) This was my standard dismounted loadout for direct action and patrolling. This was also prior to us getting MICH helmets......

I was bored a few months ago and threw this together as kind of a "Columbian Drug War" themed loadout: I ended up playing in it for a small game I hosted, and it really worked well with the terrain/foliage at my field for the time of year. Now the leaves are falling off the trees and Tri-Color Desert and other lighter patterns are really working well.

Are you left handed or right handed? Usually if not mounted directly on the top, they go on the opposite side of the weapon, from your body.

Some of the "Collection": From Left to Right: Top Row: Replica MICH TC-2000, Genuine MSA TC-2000, Genuine MSA TC-2000, Genuine MSA TC-2000 (ACU). Bottom Row: Protec, Genuine CVC Helmet (Conversion), Toy Soldier IBH w/ MSA Suspension. My TC-2000's:

The replica IBH harness is garbage. I have been using a genuine MSA Gallet replacement strap from a spare MICH 2000 and it works great. The photos a few pages back from my IBH show the suspension.

I dont wear either. With the G&P 7B's you cant even see through them. There is a tiny pinhole and that is it.....

Thanks Joe. The G&P PVS-7B's are a nice replica, but thats just what they are....replica. Plastic construction with some metal parts. They are great for looking the part, which is exactly why I got them.