Foden_357 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Calling all US ALICE & M203 users! I'm looking to purchase an M203 for my G&P M653; however, I'm considering methods of carrying the grenades using my pre-existing US ALICE LC-2 webbing beforehand. Can anyone confirm that the 40mm grenades actually fit in the M26 grenade pouches mounted on the sides of the magazine pouches? If not; I'm more than happy to consider the M79 bandolier, or the M203 LBV... Thank you for your time & patience, I look forward to hearing from you! Kind regards, Josh Link to post Share on other sites
HudsonUK Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I think moscarts would be much too small for the side pouches; they'd just fall straight through. Link to post Share on other sites
Deve Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Confirmed, the grenade pouches are a good 10mm wider than a moscart shell at the bottom. They go straight through. Link to post Share on other sites
Foden_357 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Fair enough, thanks fellas' - I really appreciate your assistance! Link to post Share on other sites
Deve Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Depending on your existing setup, you could just keep some inside an normal ALICE ammo - you can squeeze 4 of the regular('real') length ones into a pouch. There's also the option of going Vietnam style and use an empty canteen pouch which will fit a couple more over a regular ammo - If you don't fill it too much, you can cross-connect the press studs to seal it off. There's always the ALICE M249 pouch or a claymore bag too. The M203 vest and TBLV are a bit overkill, unless you are Mr Moneybags and can afford to fill it! Link to post Share on other sites
PMO Gordo Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 You could try putting 1.5-inch PVC Schedule 40 pipes cut to 4-inch / 10-centermeter long at the bottom of the grenade pouch to keep the grenade shells from falling through. When put inside the magazine pouch, they also keep the shells organized and easily accessible. Link to post Share on other sites
RIXX Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 1993 Somalia "high explosive" loadout Link to post Share on other sites
Foden_357 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks for your suggestions, guys! Deve; while I don't have much belt space left, I do have one of the 200 round M249 magazine pouches (used as a make-shift dump-pouch) going spare. If I was to go down the 40mm LBV route; the plan was to combine it with my current LBV in such a way that 1 panel would be for the M203, & the other for AR magazines (or possibly comms equipment & use the belt pouches to store my magazines). That said; that's still a 9 grenade solution! Better start saving my money, I guess... PMO Gordo; that's an interesting idea, do you have any reference images to accompany it? RIXX; is that an M60 magazine pouch you've got on that belt rig? I don't think I've seen a pouch like that before... Link to post Share on other sites
PMO Gordo Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Figure 1: 1.5 in PVC Pipe as Grenade Shell Sleeve / Projectile Protector (Note: P.M.O.G. Airsoft 40mm Projectile: https://www.facebook.com/pmogarmory) Figure 2: Grenade Shell Sleeve in Condor AK Mag Pouch Figure 3: Tactical Tailor 40mm Belt and Condor Chest Rig and Pouches Figure 4: A U.S. Soldier's 40mm Grenade Loadout Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 at the risk of being "that guy" 40mm pouches not expensive at all. Stick them on the belt (use cable ties if needed), sorted. Link to post Share on other sites
Foden_357 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 As I said before; I don't have any space left on the belt (after you factor in both LC-2 magazine pouches, the Bianchi M12 pistol holster, 1-QT canteen & pouch, medic case & pouch, radio pouch, bayonet & scabbard, & the double pistol magazine pouch), so I was hoping to either use my pre-existing pouches or a supplementary bandolier / load-bearing vest. Furthermore; are we talking about MOLLE II M203 pouches? On a 1980s ALICS LC-2 setup? Link to post Share on other sites
Deve Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 MOLLE II M203 pouches? On a 1980s ALICS LC-2 setup? Aww, hell no. If I was to go down the 40mm LBV route; the plan was to combine it with my current LBV in such a way that 1 panel would be for the M203, & the other for AR magazines (or possibly comms equipment & use the belt pouches to store my magazines). That said; that's still a 9 grenade solution! Better start saving my money, I guess... . I got as far as buying a ETLBV and the grenadiers vest. The sewn over ends of straps need cutting through to fit through the buckles before you can do the swap. Potentially expensive route, even before filling with shells (or bits of black 40mm tubing cut down - makes the vest look full, great for a bit of intimidation) Ghetto option: I wonder if tennis balls (or similar) fit in the grenade pouches? Dye/paint the ball OG and cut a hole in the ball large enough for a friction fit with the grenade - but you'd still have the issue of positive retention as the spoon/ring strap would be of little help. Hmmmm. Paracord retention loop tied to the pouch and around the rim of the cartridge? Possibly the easiest option would be getting a 6-pocket M79 bando (pony up £25 to SOF, or spend some time hunting on the bay, probably from the US), unless the TLBV really appeals. As I said before; I don't have any space left on the belt The airsofter's solution to this is to just get fatter, reasoning the extra belt space might help....... Stick them on the belt (use cable ties if needed), sorted. I did this with cans of beer at a New Year's part C.2001........ Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 As I said before; I don't have any space left on the belt (after you factor in both LC-2 magazine pouches, the Bianchi M12 pistol holster, 1-QT canteen & pouch, medic case & pouch, radio pouch, bayonet & scabbard, & the double pistol magazine pouch), so I was hoping to either use my pre-existing pouches or a supplementary bandolier / load-bearing vest. Furthermore; are we talking about MOLLE II M203 pouches? On a 1980s ALICS LC-2 setup? Attach them to your shoulder harness - where the harness meets the belt is your best bet I reckon. Bandoliers are fine but you'd need a lot of shells! MOLLE pouches work fine - I use them on my SMERSH (Russian ALICE, essentially) - use the MALICE clips as usual then reinforce with heavy duty cable ties. Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think he's objecting to MOLLE on anachronistic grounds. Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 fairy nuff hairy muff. In that case you have two options; Get a vest and 22 grenades (I fully support this) Or plonk em inside the triple mag pouch. Link to post Share on other sites
Foden_357 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 hitmanNo2, you're right - this loadout is for a series of Cold War themed games I attend (MILSIM events with a heavy emphasis on authenticity). Thanks for your input, guys! I really appreciate it! Link to post Share on other sites
RIXX Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 RIXX; is that an M60 magazine pouch you've got on that belt rig? I don't think I've seen a pouch like that before... This is actuall the belt kit of CAG Paul Howe. Pouch looks like a Eagle Industries Beta C Mag kind of Link to post Share on other sites
EndlessNameless Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Any idea what the black pouch between the canteen and ammo pouch is? never seen one before Link to post Share on other sites
Foden_357 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I believe that's either an Eagle Industries or London Bridge Trading PRC radio pouch... ... But please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong! Link to post Share on other sites
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