HaVoC Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 No offense, but if you've been inspired by the pics I think you have been, this is a long way off. It looks neat in its own way, but it's nothing like the photos I think you mean. I'll try to dig them up when I have a spare minute (i.e. not right now) and I'll put them up if you want. Looks kinda cool as-is, though, so I'm not knocking it too bad. Link to post Share on other sites
newhotness Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks haVoC, Like I said, just inspired, I'm not here to match piece of gear to piece of gear. Please do post those pics when you get a moment, I only have a mental image of what I saw. Whats your opinion on a side arm? Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 The pics I'm thinking of having them running M9s, I think. No MICH and I can't even remember armour, to be honest - I think they were all running DACHs and things. Let me check later. Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua_Rose Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Recent in game photo' Link to post Share on other sites
Carter Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 What face mask are you wearing? It looks pretty cool (along with the entire picture). Link to post Share on other sites
atomicaardvark Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Recent in game photo' Pretty good loadout, however I've spotted a couple of oddities (please don't take them as criticism per se, but more as helpful observations). I can't tell for sure, but from the pic you posted it looks like you're running a Wilcox-style mount for the red dot; never seen a pic to date of SF running this type of mount - generally it's either an EoTech 552, an ACOG or a L-shaped mount. Seeing as it looks like you're running a red dot, I'd be tempted to swap to a L-shaped mount. The Blackhawk kneepads also don't really suit this loadout, ACU wearing SF generally sport Arc'teryx knee caps or no knee pads at all. I've one or two pics with other types of pads being worn; but none show the Blachawk type you're sporting (although they are damned comfy I must admit, as I had a pair briefly). Are you running a tac-light and the PEQ? I can't see from the angle of the gun. Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua_Rose Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Face plate is a Sensei (sp?), ripped off the goggles and with the ESS ICE retention strap popped into the fixing holes to hold it in place, and some realtree tape to break up the shape. Works to protect my teeth (and face) but allows the use of any glasses/goggles and helmet/headwear. The sight is a red-dot on a cantilever mount (not a Wilcox), my ACOG was on something else at the time. Admittedly, I should have had that fitted. Similarly, I stripped the bolt on my L-mount, so I was running what was left that day. Yeah, point taken on the knee pads, but I like 'em, and they stay where I put them all day (unlike other knee pads I've tried). So PEQ on the left (for the LiPo battery), tac-light on the right (to see in dark rooms) not visible in the shot, VFG running way up front underneath. Thanks for the comments guys, but especial thanks to the marshal that snapped the piccie. Link to post Share on other sites
atomicaardvark Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 PEQ on the left (for the LiPo battery), tac-light on the right (to see in dark rooms) not visible in the shot, VFG running way up front underneath. Reason I queried this is that initially I was going to flag it as an oddity, but then a quick scan of some of my reference pics actually showed a few PEQs being run on the side rail (but only when a tac-light was being run as well). In fact the pics I did find were set up exactly like your gun in the pic you posted - PEQ on the right, tac-light on the left... Something that I had never really noticed up until now... Oh well, 'you learn something everyday' as the saying goes. Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 The pics I'm thinking of having them running M9s, I think. No MICH and I can't even remember armour, to be honest - I think they were all running DACHs and things. Let me check later. Correct. They were very simple set-ups consisting of chest rigs. Link to post Share on other sites
mrcheetos Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 So, a question for all the experts on what SF guys wear: What would they wear for greenside/cold weather operations? I'm going for an impression later this year, after summer. It tends to get cold here in Washington. Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ok, just let me post the pics and kill that question as well, maybe... I could have sworn there were more than 4, but maybe not. Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua_Rose Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 ...The Blackhawk kneepads also don't really suit this loadout, ACU wearing SF generally sport Arc'teryx knee caps or no knee pads at all. I've one or two pics with other types of pads being worn; but none show the Blachawk type you're sporting (although they are damned comfy I must admit, as I had a pair briefly)... I agree with you, but the comment got me looking around on this one a bit, and I'd welcome some further opinions, but, it would appear (after a brief review) that... ...a lot less US SF wear knee pads than I'd thought/expected, and indeed (so far) I haven't found any with BH kneepads like I wear... ...but (some) SAS guys do (wear the same BH) but black, in all cases I've seen, inc' with dessie uniforms. Comments anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
jviola Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Picked this up a few days ago. Real Safariland ELCS kit. I am in DIRE need of a SPEARS BALCS ine woodycam (real or replica is suppose), if anyone has one they want to get rid of please drop me a pm. H Harness set up how i am runnign it now. Bag with Care and Use Manual Some of the pouches (double mag pouches, single mag pouches, 2 quart canteen pouches, alice adapters, large and small gp pouches, SAW pouch) Full loadout pics should be up soon Link to post Share on other sites
newhotness Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 HaVoC, I have seen those pictures before, but there not it. the set I remembering seeing had snow in them. I'm still looking on my comp for them. Link to post Share on other sites
newhotness Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 and why does the guy in the third picture have an 16" M4? Link to post Share on other sites
Komaaa Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Seen those pics before, identify the black boots? Adidas GSG 9? Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Yep, pretty sure they're GSG-9s. newhotness, I'd be interested in seeing these pics, since I can't place them at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I agree with you, but the comment got me looking around on this one a bit, and I'd welcome some further opinions, but, it would appear (after a brief review) that... ...a lot less US SF wear knee pads than I'd thought/expected, and indeed (so far) I haven't found any with BH kneepads like I wear... ...but (some) SAS guys do (wear the same BH) but black, in all cases I've seen, inc' with dessie uniforms. Comments anyone? I'd keep them. I've only seen Rangers with those Ark-thingies. That's probably a personal preference sort of deal. Link to post Share on other sites
BoE.Solidius Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Alot of what SF guys where as far as Racks/Rigs is mostly based on prefence and a nice budget to leech off of. From what I've seen around here SOP for SF personell is extremeley leaniant as far as what they can where, pick and choose from. I was able to catch a small glimpse of 2 SF guy's walking out of the DFAC (which is rare and unusall) both wearing the Weesatch style rig in OD over ACU's and carrying OD ACH's, slinged M4's and MBITR's. Both of them only wore one knee pad. Link to post Share on other sites
Hendrix2247 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I think I remember seeing some pics of Army SOF personnel using Blackhawk H-Harnesses, believe I saw it on Wannabe but can't find them. Does anyone have any? Link to post Share on other sites
Hispeed1 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) AtomicArdvrk- I have seen pics of real US Army SF M4's that had an Aimpoint with the Wilcox mount. It is not common-you usually see them on US Navy VBSS or SEAL M4's, but if you don't have a high Aimpoint mount it should work. Plus they're great mounts-even the replicas. US Army SF: @NewHTnes: You should be good to go with any M9. Edited February 13, 2009 by Hispeed1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hispeed1 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) Sorry-double post. Edited February 13, 2009 by Hispeed1 Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Ok, just let me post the pics and kill that question as well, maybe... I could have sworn there were more than 4, but maybe not. There ya go... Awesome Rig. Link to post Share on other sites
Hispeed1 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Update on SOPMOD M4 CQBR Block 2. (Still need to get a tan 553 and a regular length TD QD grip) Link to post Share on other sites
PynkPanthyr Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Uhh, stupid question here but: What exactly is ANVIS, I've seen it mentioned numerous time in his thread and others about Army SF and CAG? Link to post Share on other sites
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