Gene Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 It's nice Tef. You other lot, telling him what to do, shaddup! Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Tef, Good start! I really like that M15CQB... nice and compact! A few things that would make this impression a little better would be: 1) Tuck in your polo shirt 2) Adjust your thigh holsters/subloads higher on the thigh As you progress, there will probably be things you will want to get to complete the kit, if you are indeed trying to get a complete contractor look: 1) Rigger's Belt (These seem to be a standard item for contractors) 2) Chest harness or vest. The black LBV is too cheap looking for a contractor who makes $70,000 for 3 months of work. 3) Change out the khaki slacks for cargo pants... either 5.11s or any of the in style cargo pants will do. Gene, I think your comments are pretty darn rude. The whole concept of a gear forum is for people to DISCUSS their gear and, in this case, impressions. While the working of the other posts was not quite polite, they were in the nature of a discussion in the gear forums. But hey... that's just my opinion... Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 @ Tef: Replace the Cantilever Mount by a L-Shape or ARMS Replica Mount and add a Surefire M900 Replica <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, because all Blackwater employees do that. Link to post Share on other sites
unimatrix001 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Yeah, because all Blackwater employees do that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No but it looks better. I've never seen a Cantilever mount in military/PMC use. Link to post Share on other sites
Gene Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Looks better is an opinion. It is not fact. What's to say PMC's and military don't use L mounts (or whatever he's got). Link to post Share on other sites
Tef Posted August 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 @ Tef: Replace the Cantilever Mount by a L-Shape or ARMS Replica Mount and add a Surefire M900 Replica <{POST_SNAPBACK}> im thinking about the King Arms flash light (9v) i see how much i got left after the next WGC order, if i can afford the mount then i will get one of those L mount. Link to post Share on other sites
Tef Posted August 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Tef, Good start! I really like that M15CQB... nice and compact! A few things that would make this impression a little better would be: 1) Tuck in your polo shirt 2) Adjust your thigh holsters/subloads higher on the thigh As you progress, there will probably be things you will want to get to complete the kit, if you are indeed trying to get a complete contractor look: 1) Rigger's Belt (These seem to be a standard item for contractors) 2) Chest harness or vest. The black LBV is too cheap looking for a contractor who makes $70,000 for 3 months of work. 3) Change out the khaki slacks for cargo pants... either 5.11s or any of the in style cargo pants will do. Gene, I think your comments are pretty darn rude. The whole concept of a gear forum is for people to DISCUSS their gear and, in this case, impressions. While the working of the other posts was not quite polite, they were in the nature of a discussion in the gear forums. But hey... that's just my opinion... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yea, im replacing the right leg hoslter with dump pouch, and im getting some form of webbing/chest rig. (at the moment im thinking about the G&P copy of ranger RACK, but not sure thats fits the overall impression) this one, click here Rigger's Belt <--- will the Viper Security System do the trick? Link to post Share on other sites
Gene Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Gene, I think your comments are pretty darn rude. The whole concept of a gear forum is for people to DISCUSS their gear and, in this case, impressions. While the working of the other posts was not quite polite, they were in the nature of a discussion in the gear forums. But hey... that's just my opinion... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, well that is your opinion, which you are entitled to. However, I too have an opinion, which I exercise regularly. And if you took my post seriously, I'm sorry, but the use of misspelled words such as "shaddup" should suggest I wasn't being particularly serious. However, I didn't add a smiley according to the rules. So, you are right, I am wrong. Sorry. Now Shaddup! Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 This decision is all about your ultimate goals. If you are trying to get into the geardo scene, I would probably skip the replicas and go with some real deal stuff. As an example, you can get a TT MAV and 4 SDS M4 pouches for just a little more then the cost of the G&P replica. G&P Replica - $83 or £46 -or- TT MAV - $47 or £26 SDS Double M4 CQB Pouch - $11.50 or £6.50 SDS Double M4 CQB Pouch - $11.50 or £6.50 SDS Double M4 CQB Pouch - $11.50 or £6.50 SDS Double M4 CQB Pouch - $11.50 or £6.50 Total: about £52 The key is that the TT MAV has a lifetime warrantee, is the real deal, and is more typical of the gear you see on contractors. Gene: It's all good... all in the reading I guess Link to post Share on other sites
Tef Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 This decision is all about your ultimate goals. If you are trying to get into the geardo scene, I would probably skip the replicas and go with some real deal stuff. As an example, you can get a TT MAV and 4 SDS M4 pouches for just a little more then the cost of the G&P replica. G&P Replica - $83 or £46 -or- TT MAV - $47 or £26 SDS Double M4 CQB Pouch - $11.50 or £6.50 SDS Double M4 CQB Pouch - $11.50 or £6.50 SDS Double M4 CQB Pouch - $11.50 or £6.50 SDS Double M4 CQB Pouch - $11.50 or £6.50 Total: about £52 The key is that the TT MAV has a lifetime warrantee, is the real deal, and is more typical of the gear you see on contractors. Gene: It's all good... all in the reading I guess <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oh, thats interesting. any chance you can tell me where i can get hold of the TT MAV ? my bidget for the vest is around 70-80 pounds, so i guess i can afford that thanks Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 OPTG, but probably not for £80 with shipping and (possibly) customs. Link to post Share on other sites
xRAZERx Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Yeah when you goto OpTag take a look at the fully loaded out MAV it should cost around £80 IIRC Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I forgot about the MAV packages - if they're the right price, go for one of them, hands down. Super vests and a good pouch layout in the packages. Link to post Share on other sites
Tef Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 http://store.yahoo.com/optacticalgear/1piecemavform4.html is this the one u guys are talking about? Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I sincerely doubt these things will convert from $ > £ that nicely Shipping and customs often mean that if something costs $100, it'll probably end up costing £100 I've been trying to find pouches in the UK for my thingy-bob. But it's not cheap either way. Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Blackwater makes gear. They were also "Mercanaries" if I'm not mistaken. Correct on both counts. Although the prefer the term "Private Military Company". A mate of mine has been doing a lot of work for them over in Bagdad. Link to post Share on other sites
Tef Posted August 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 heres what im planning to get. armour plate carrier - $69.95 http://www.supremeco.com.hk/catalog/produc...f4eaa5152705829 then a few pouches for mags (likely to be other brand tho, blackwater's pouches are rather expensive) Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 That's the back section for another vest, mate - the strapping is all wrong, and it has a drag handle. Link to post Share on other sites
Tef Posted August 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 o.....then i guess im getting the Blackhawk strike molle vest then.... (not the chest rig) Link to post Share on other sites
Diemaco Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 What? The plate carrier? Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 No but it looks better. I've never seen a Cantilever mount in military/PMC use. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There's a picture floating around somewhere of some MEU fella's with cantilever mounts. At least i think they're MEU. Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 S.W.A.T. Magazine, latest issue, has an article on this topic. Link to post Share on other sites
badkarma1354 Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 That was a good issue and the blackwater article was cool, even if it was short. Link to post Share on other sites
JCYC5 Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Can anyone scan it for me or something? I don't get SWAT magazine over here... Link to post Share on other sites
unimatrix001 Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 +1 Link to post Share on other sites
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