Fuser Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 So I'm in the market for some sort of a chest rig, but anything more than a plate carrier would be unnecessary. I've decided that the best choice would be some sort of a high speed chest rig, ideally something similar to the Eagle Industries UCR. Only problem with that product is that it doesn't have enough space for MOLLE accessories. So a few months ago I discovered a little item on SKD Tac, the SKD All-MOLLE Eagle Chest Rig. This item is perfect, but as of now its out of stock in Khaki. So my questions are: The last time I contacted SKDTac was about a month ago, and I recall them having said that they try to restock monthly. However, is this item in limited production, i.e. they'll never have it again? Also, I was wondering if anyone could suggest a similar alternative. I'm basically looking for an all MOLLE rig that is smaller than a PC. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Azulsky Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Eagle make regular versions that have mag pouches in the center and molle on the sides Esstac make the Boar series which have 3 different sizes and can take any magazine type internally, leaving all the front for molle space Link to post Share on other sites
the roob Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 PPM asaulter in coyote brown: http://www.optactical.com/chsyaspl.html So tech hellcat: http://www.optactical.com/hellcatmki.html Blackhawk CRCH: http://www.optactical.com/stcoreve.html (bib folds inside) Tac Tailor MAV (cant go wrong): http://www.optactical.com/onepimavbo.html EDIT: almost forgot the woo: http://www.optactical.com/hsgiwoosatch.html HSGI woosatch. very versatile, not as popular as it should be. Link to post Share on other sites
Fuser Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Eagle make regular versions that have mag pouches in the center and molle on the sides I know, but it's really not enough room for much more than an extra mag pouch or something. Tac Tailor MAV (cant go wrong): I think this is the only one I'd consider. The rest are either too big, or too expensive (anything over $100 and I might as well just get an Eagle PC). Thank you for this, didn't know about it at all. It might be a good alternative. Anyone know anything about the restock frequency at SKDTac? Link to post Share on other sites
the roob Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 the PPM assaulter is cheaper than the MAV and I think the strap set up is better, but they are basically very similar rigs. Link to post Share on other sites
SpoonMan Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Here are some more options for you: OETech MAV like thing This one is pretty good, its stiffer then the TT MAV, and you don't have to spend money on the bib either. Specter m-1 This is another decent option, more like the MAV then the first one, might be bigger (I'm not sure). Link to post Share on other sites
Fuser Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hm, the OETech looks good. I like the padded straps on that one, which was another reason the Eagle UCR appealed to me. edit Still, maybe a little big. I'm looking for a simpler rig without an upper chest area. The regular Eagle UCR might work even though there isn't much MOLLE space. I'll have to see. Link to post Share on other sites
SpoonMan Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 You can tuck that upper chest area into the rest of the rig on the OEtech one. Also, CheaperThanDirt has a chest rig thats really light, and cheap. Also, you might also want to consider THIS item as well. This is the one that I use, and its incredibly light. You can also tuck the chest area down into the rig, there are mesh pockets all around the rig for all sorts of things as well. (nice death rag spot too) When the chest area is tucked in, its hardly noticeable, and like I said, its really light. Link to post Share on other sites
Fuser Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Also, you might also want to consider THIS item as well. Wow the color of that one is almost dead on what I was looking for. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
BentleyCntlGT Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 http://condoroutdoor.com/product.php?pid=74 Has room for mags and a water bladder already, thus reducing the amount of space you need for mag pouches and making it a little more high-speed I suppose. Have handled this vest and its good quality. Link to post Share on other sites
Fuser Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I don't see a price...is it just my browser? Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 PPM Assaulters are good to go. Mines for sale Link to post Share on other sites
BentleyCntlGT Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 http://cheaperthandirt.com/MOLLE136-44932-1977.html Link to post Share on other sites
yubbermax Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 http://cheaperthandirt.com/MOLLE136-44932-1977.html I have that in OD. It's nice and of good quality but a little too big for me. The straps don't adjust enough. But then again I'm not very big (5'8" 125lbs). Take a look at the Pantac LBE Vest on redwolf Or maybe to save cash get the Pantac Woostach (don't have link) Or this . You said you wanted a high speed chest rig Link to post Share on other sites
Fuser Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I'm slowly developing a snobby milsim attitude and I feel like whatever I buy it has to be great quality and non-replica Although Pantac is an option I suppose, they're used by the military in training, right? I sorta like the look of their replica LBT rig. Link to post Share on other sites
Renalan Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Although Pantac is an option I suppose, they're used by the military in training, right? No, just no. BTW, MAV + X-Harness is an excellent low profile rig with great comfort and weight distribution of your gear. Link to post Share on other sites
Fuser Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 No, just no. BTW, MAV + X-Harness is an excellent low profile rig with great comfort and weight distribution of your gear. The quality of Pantac gear is apparently good enough for the boys in Iraq to use for training purposes, the photos below show some of the troops wearing Pantac vests during training: Link to post Share on other sites
Renalan Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Marketing, have you heard of it? Btw, contractors != military. Link to post Share on other sites
Fuser Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I'd be happy if you could produce facts proving them wrong. And I don't know what "!=" means. Link to post Share on other sites
TheLair Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 != means does not equal The reason you won't find any Eagle rigs in stock for a while is because they are doing a big order for the Marine Corps right now. They should be done in January..... I hope Link to post Share on other sites
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