jkoyr Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 From last Sunday's skirmish : HPC and "bits" . Link to post Share on other sites
TheL96Sniper Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi guys just wondering what holster is common with UKSF? And is it drop leg or on vest? Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Normally, a SERPA on a vest. But droplegs are used as well. Link to post Share on other sites
TheL96Sniper Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Would a Blackhawk cqc work with a TM P226? Link to post Share on other sites
Kyrian_Zenda Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Aye, most of the direct action pics show them with a chest-mounted SERPA on their RAVs. EDIT: I have an RS SERPA and my railed TM P226 fits in it like a dream, so no worries about that. Link to post Share on other sites
abbadon101 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Apparently they are going with more of the drop leg or belt mounted SERPA's as if you get caught in an IED blast the last thing you need is a face full of steel and Carbon Fibre. But the pics of TF Black have alot of chest mounted SERPA's yes. I like the chest mounted holster as it allows a very quick draw if needed. Yes the TM P226 fits and holds in a SERPA no problem. Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I'd imagine that being caught in an IED would ruin your day, chest mounted pistol or not. Link to post Share on other sites
Corrigan Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Can also confirm that TM P226s with Guarder body kits fit in RS SERPAS. Link to post Share on other sites
TheL96Sniper Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Do you need an adapter to fit a blackhawk SERPA CQC to a molle vest? Also I was thinking desert DPM clothing with black chest rig and black boots? Anyone got any pics of this sort of setup? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Kyrian_Zenda Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Yeah, you do. The standard SERPA comes with a paddle and a belt mount. To get it onto MOLLE, you need a MOLLE adaptor. Something like this or this, but be wary of the second one. I found that it didn't quite fit onto my RRV (one of the arms was misaligned slightly, had to bodge it with a zip-tie to get it to stay on). Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Or this - http://uktactical.com/acatalog/CQC_Holster_Platform.html Except its out of stock.. Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Something like this or this, but be wary of the second one. I found that it didn't quite fit onto my RRV (one of the arms was misaligned slightly, had to bodge it with a zip-tie to get it to stay on). Not an issue if you stay away from shoddy chinese clones. Link to post Share on other sites
buzzsaw Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 The RAV is finally getting there. Gonna swap the middle shingle as the draw isn't too great with the SERPA there. Guess I need to add some 'details' too, but I don't really want it overloaded with ######. Link to post Share on other sites
abbadon101 Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 For "detail" just give it a good role around in the mud for a while and use some tape to fix things into position (comms wires and such). If you want to get the sandbox look a very light dusting of tan in places to make it look nice and grubby. Link to post Share on other sites
-Angel- Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Only practical thing i'd suggested is running the hydro tube over the left side so it doesn't interfer with shouldering your rifle. Very cool anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Can you not mount the serpa higher on the plate for a better mag draw? Not used that plate myself, but it looks like there are holes for a higher position. Apologies if i've got it wrong Link to post Share on other sites
Kyrian_Zenda Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 I believe the holes are more for rotation than height, ie. so the holster can be angled with the butt up in the air as opposed to having the butt point down like it is. It's just a case of finding which angle works best for you wherever the holster itself is placed and finding the nearest holes for the screws to attach to. Link to post Share on other sites
buzzsaw Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Quite a few of the pouches are new, so it'll take a bit of time to bed them in and get them nicely worn. Good point on the hydro tube, I have considered it but it just ends up with too much running down my left shoulder, and it doesn't seem to be a massive pain where it is. The SERPA can't be mounted any higher on the plate. Link to post Share on other sites
abbadon101 Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Looks good to me really, just not tatty enough You could move the medic/utility pouch over to where the CQB pouches are and mover the mags all onto the left side. I have mine like that and it makes mag changes easy as pie. Plus then you have the utility where you can easily see into it for that pesky little thing that is at the bottom of the pouch. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 cheers guys Link to post Share on other sites
TheL96Sniper Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Heres my idea... Black BDU shirt Desert dpm's tan boots multicam vest black mk6 (desert cover possibly) what do you guys think? Can someone tell me what desert dpm's and multicam look like together? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
abbadon101 Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Doesn't sound that great to be honest. What vest were you thinking of? The only one that will look credible for UKSF in multicam is a SOHPC. And I don't think the UKSF have been using the Mk6 for a while. I think most of the UKSF have moved over to crye v2's for clothing. Your best bet is to base the loadout off of a confirmed pics of UKSF troopers. Link to post Share on other sites
quinch Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Most vests being used are OD and not sure why choose a black BDU shirt? BTW (open question to anyone) - why ARE the UK forces (SF and others) using OD vests in the main as opposed to a tan or DDPM version more approprate to the operational environment? Is it purely "off the shelf" availablilty? Link to post Share on other sites
chatham Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 what do you guys think? I would just ditch the helmet all together, it doesn't sound like you're building a DA kit, and the MK6 isn't the correct one. Can someone tell me what desert dpm's and multicam look like together? Splendid in my mind. The only one that will look credible for UKSF in multicam is a SOHPC. That's debatable since known usage, and pattern creation overlapped with the introduction of atleast the RAV, and most likely other personal purchase options. See here.. You'll note that some blokes on the left hand side are wearing Blackhawk! chest rig/plate carriers. Task Force Black stated by name that Crye came into use in 2006/2007. I think most of the UKSF have moved over to crye v2's for clothing. According to the service members that post in here, if they're not deployed, they use DPM or private bought multicam. As there isn't enough Crye to go around, but it's a minor point I guess. It's not picture legit, and I know the gun is too old, but if there's a 417 out, let me know. Link to post Share on other sites
TheL96Sniper Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 The black shirt... Night games Vest... Bulle RAV I'll scrap helmet and get a cap instead. 2 questions: Can deserts work in woodland sites? Also, do you think I should scrap the multicam pouches and just get tan ones? I want multicam in future but funds aren't fully available atm. Link to post Share on other sites
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