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It's time motherfuckers.
>>29345923
I want your lawn.
>>29345946
Too bad it isn't mine.
>>29345987
Damn shame that is.
I'll just take what I got and hope the Chinese invade by water.
>>29346033
w-will you loco with me some time senpai?
r8, h8, and suggestions appreciated
Looking for a nice pair of boots now, also need to assemble a bug out bag.
>>29346033
I'll take pics of the belt today.
I really like the tyr tactical belt
>>29346071
Kingston, 27 March-2 April
I don't bottom.
>>29346101
Merrel MOABs with goretex is the current boot of choice for coolguy stuff.
Your setup probably needs something more...
rustic?
Get some water too, summer is coming.
>>29346181
>not Salomon Quest 4D GTX
disdainforplebs.jpg
>>29346181
i..wha..?
>>29345923
looks familiar
>>29346181
Camelback is part of the plan here. I was looking at danners but if rustic is the way I should go maybe some redwings?
>>29346181
>Merrils
Are fragile pieces of shit and almost no one in SOCOM is wearing them anymore.
Stop talking out your ass.
>>29345923
>>29346245
>telling koko what the army does
just had a rig from BDS come in today. will post later
>>29345923
Is that sling under the belt?
>>29346270
Should I know or care who this person is? Or acknowledge the bullshit of someone who clearly isn't special operations in any capacity giving advice about what they do?
If there was a "standard" boot in SOCOM it's already been posted in this thread, it's the Salomon Quest GTX 2 4D in green. In the Army it's issued to Group and Batt. In the navy it's issued to teams. Airforce, EOD and other enablers wind up wearing it because they get RFIed with whoever they're attached to.
If there was a runner up it would be Oboz. Merrell haven't been en vogue since people figured out they're shit and won't make it 6 months.
>>29346270
Merrell is the babbies first lightweight outdoor boot. They are shit.
>>29346299
Oboz or Salomon if you want a boot that comes with a good footbed.
Should I get the SOE Cobra Belt or the SOE Cobra Riggers belt?
I can't see me needing a d ring, but I also don't see why not
>>29346316
for your pants, as a stand alone gunbelt or inside a battle belt?
>>29346299
B T F O
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F
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Anyone in East Texas/Georgia/Louisiana here?
>>29345946
12th man jersey where you at?
>>29346330
For my pants and also as a gunbelt. The 1.5" Cobra Belt is the stiffer belt, so I'm considering that one
>>29346299
He operates more then you do. Feel free to post proof of your service.
>>29346245
SOF personell aren't always subject matter experts, just the other day I fixed some Battboy's M4 because he didn't know that overexpanded gas rings were a thing.
I try to only talk about shit I've used myself, I'll leave the bandwagonning to the guys who can afford it.
>>29346224
I've never used those, I'll pick some up after my MOABs break.
It's only been 9 months.
>>29346239
Your coming to kill me, right?
To anyone versed in Birtbong carriers:
What is the purpose of that button-snap on the topmost ladder of MOLLE on the osprey Mk III? The one that's up and to the left of where the rank-slide goes.
>>29346299
>>29346303
any quick-drying boot recommendations? no gore-tex/waterproofing because jungle
>>29346418
You will never go back
>>29345946
>>seahawks fan
>confirmed 12 year old
>>29346375
Yeah, get that one and read literally everything and don't fuck up your order. If you get the wrong size dony bitch and moan just send a email saying you are sending a belt back for resize and include the 8 bucks.
>>29346101
Serious post:
If you're going to do jeans, go to Banana Republic and try on their performance jean.
Comes in two blues, gray, tan, black.
Super fucking comfy. Only jeans I would ever even consider operating operationally in.
Source for ChiCom chest rigs in Canada?
>>29346303
Holy fuck how does someone fuck up so badly. You are supposed to change your fucking socks and air your feet out and break in your fucking boots. WHAT THE FACK ARE SOCK LINERS WHAT IS moleskin
>>29346432
Cool, when I run out of my issued stuff I'll give them a look.
Besides "they're not shit" , tell a guy who's destroyed 6 sets of Crye pants, 2 FAL barrels, and 5 pairs of boots (so far), what I can expect from Salomon boots.
>>29346390
>He operates more then you do.
I would wager I was invading Iraq when he was in elementary school.
>Hurr stolen valor
Why are you so dedicated to a Tripfags cult of personality and defending his honor? There are numerous special operations personnel on this board that don't feel the need to trip. Yet some guy who doesn't even rate as an enabler is deserving of your support?
Repasting picture. Recently got new boots and am getting a new belt to make a full alt-kit.
>>29346299
>>29346514
god damn savage
tripfags getting btfo in this thread
>>29346390
>/K/oko
>Operator
Put your trip back on.
We have borderline SMU personnel on this board and all manner of other SOF to include Special Forces, Rangers, SEALs, and EOD. Not to mention a number of 11Bs on 03s that did semi-cool shit like LRS or Snipers.
>>29346514
He has proven he actually does something. If you have some proof I would take your opinion with more weight . but right now you are acting like a know it all faggot.
>>29346548
I miss That_Guy. He overblew his knowledge of intelligence stuff, but he was really on the ball about marksman and conventional side recon stuff.
>>29346447
Where in wa?
>>29346576
The point of an anon board is ideas matter more than personalities.
>>29346607
The ideas don't mean anything when you are trying to back them up with credibility that hasn't been established
>>29346576
>Proof
I'm not an insecure manchild with a need for validation derived from identifying myself on an otherwise anonymous image board. I'm an actual professional and need neither to brag nor boast about what I do. Let alone prove it to anyone.
Take what I'm saying, or leave it. The guy is full of shit and is regurgitating 5 year old internet information. Even at the end of the day insinuating any one boot is prefered is horse shit since lateral movement is given, and people largely wear what they want. There's just strong preference.
Do whatever you want, just make sure you question the advice of someone who seemingly needs validation from 4chan even though they're "special".
>>29346625
I'm a different anon, friend. But he does have a point. You listen to the content of the posts rather than dickwaving about trips. If I wanted a place where people have verifiable usernames and history I'd go to a normal forum.
Reposting from the previous thread. Starting to piece it all together. I picked up most of it for free. Didn't want to spend a lot, just wanted something I could fuck around with. I still need a radio but I want my license before I choose one. I got ceramics in the mail, but right now it's just lvl 3 soft armor.
The admin and various pouches on the back house my friend's extra Glock mag, two 7.62 10rd mags and a silencer (when atfag niggers gets my shit together). My buddy is rocking a ghillie and complains he doesn't have a vest...
How's it look? Any suggestions? I'm in the market for a hydration bag. Thanks.
My virgin carrier. About to pull the trigger on a new raifu, and that's going to determine my chest rig setup. Picked up a pair of keen mountain biking boots recently and I've been liking those a lot too.
fudd when shtf. yes those are binocular pouches holding 10 round mags. what?
>>29346510
2 FN barrels?
What are you doing to them? Trying to chamber and fire 7.62x39 and grenading them?
L1 barrels lasted 15k rounds.
Heavier barreled C1s in Canada lasted 25k.
Also, please tell us more about what branch of the United States military you're in where you're smashing through tens of thousands of rounds in an FN.
Inquiring minds want to know.
>>29346432
Looking at their site now, are the 4D 2 GTX boots just as good/better?
>>29346607
The trip's more to identify my gear as mine.
The alternative was getting my aloha shirt, FAL, orange tarp, hat, and drill all in the same picture.
It's easier to just use the trip for now.
>>29346514
>I would wager I was invading Iraq when he was in elementary school.
You probably were.
And I was training Ukranian Irregulars while you were trying to start shit.
r8
Anyone have any gripes about the Safariland 6004-25 and G-code XST Holsters for a Glock 20.
>>29346432
My complaint about Salomon 4d gtx was they take forever to dry. The Goretex soaking up the sweat and by the next day when you put them back on it's like slipping your foot in a soggy sponge.
I wouldn't recommend them unless you have something to rotate them with.
>>29346349
Please
>>29346654
I find it slightly hilarious that all the guys on this board sport decked out plate carriers with every gadget imaginable, and yet when you look at the pics of the SAD guys and other SF in theatre they have simple chest rigs / bandolier setups.
>>29346654
IMO:
I hate having shit permanent affixed to the back of a plate carrier. It's a hassle of you wear a ruck and it's a pain to get to in your own (I know the intent is buddy system, but it still sucks to not reach your own gear).
I'd get a Camelbak or other hydration pack that has pouches enough to store the shit currently on your back.
I'm not a fan of anything up in the shoulders, but I don't know what you're putting in there so I dunno enough info.
You should get a battle or duty belt to help organize your pistol, dump pouch, and knife. I'd put pistol mags on that belt instead of carrier.
As always, a first aid kit is only as good as your ability to use it, so make sure it's focused on life threatening medical gear and only the stuff you know how to use.
I'd add a sharpie & notebook tucked away somehow.
>>29346418
n-no i wanted to loco with you broko ;_;
>>29346700
1 fell off a mountain about 8 months ago.
The other one had about 30k rounds put through it.
I order a shitton of rounds a month to get sent to my house, when I was stationed in Italy this let a ton of ammo pile up at once.
So I'd go to a nearby backstop and poke holes in paper until I got bored.
We don't actually shoot that much in the Army anymore. My gunner and I only shot about 800 rounds between the 2 of us today.
>>29346749
Depends how you roll. I know a lot of dudes had some gypsy looking setups. Though yeah a million tiny pouches for admin bullshit goes away quick.
Thing is, people in theater have specific roles and requirements for what to carry for their role, whereas people here are making "general purpose" kits and there is definate one upper phenomenon.
>>29345946
>/greenzone/ pants.
PATRICIAN AS FUCK.
>>29346101
spiffy furniture. mirrian it.
>>29346314
seconding the Oboz, dont know about the Salomons, never owned those. I've had the Oboz yellowstone 2 waterproofs. worn them for the past 2 1/2 years everyday, and have no complaints at all. I'm starting to really wear the heel down now, and I'm going to need to get a new pair of boots by june or so. I can take pics if anyone wants of them, they are comfy as fuck, and dont really get hot during the carolina summer.
they, like all boots do benefit from thick socks.
I would gladly buy them again, especially if i could score them for $75 from amazon like i had.
>>29346466
Thanks, I'll look into them. I think that jeans will do just fine, I know it isn't tactical but living on a farm they've functioned well my whole life. Plus it has a good look in my opinion.
Anyone have an suggestions on a good leather belt?
>>29346812
KISS is lost on a lot of these fuc/k/nuggets
Anyone else Alice mustard race?
>>29346828
Find someone to make one for you. I've never owned a store-bought belt that was worth a shit.
>>29346749
Some of us like to dress up. I have a pc for defending my property during a riot. I have several chest rigs I would rather wear if I was rucking and moving.
>>29346749
this.
Keep it simple, dumb dumbs
>>29346428
http://www.us-elitegear.com/salomon-forces-jungle-ultra
>>29346841
nah. close though. still waiting on my IFAK to show up.
>>29346908
forgot my pic.
>>29346922
Gas mask?
>>29346864
Your shit does not apply to your post. I'm not Even sure mine is simple enough
>>29346930
depends on the situation. I've got one, but as of right now i'm using the carrier as a sustainment pouch.
>>29346749
It's all about what your mission requires bro. Thought someone versed on all that SF shit knew this already.
>>29346755
Yea everything on my back is meant for my brother to reach. It's annoying and I'm forcing him to buy his own shit soon.
The grenade pouch houses two mags for a RPR, one of the skinnies has a Glock mag and the last is just there. The admin in the lower back houses maps, dope cards, sharpies, note pads, and electrical tape. I'm an EMT (going for my paramedics next year) so I'm good on the ifak. It's the only thing I know I got right.
My wife got me a 5.11 assaulters belt for my bday so that works alright.
>>29346931
it's a lot simpler than most of the set ups I see in these threads.
>>29346931
looks good to me. personally, I hate having stuff on my chest though.
>>29346677
you do what you have to. be careful when cobbling stuff together though, most of the el-cheapo nylon pouches are just waiting to disintegrate.
>>29346701
No idea about the 2's.
Expect comfort and durability. It's the most comfortable boot I've ever worn by far. My dad goes through footwear a lot too, and since I got him to switch from merrels to Salomons his shoes have been lasting literally twice as long.
>>29346704
Never personally had this problem, and I've worn mine four seasons for a few years now. And I have pretty sweaty feet. What socks are you wearing? I keep two pairs of wool socks on rotation if I'm going to be wearing them multiple days in a row.
>>29346931
let me clarify:
Everything in that picture I consider a necessity.
>Plate Carrier and Helmet
>Mags
>Sidearm
>Med pouch
>PPE
>Water Source
>single knee pad
>dump pouch
>knife
What isn't simple about my kit exactly?
When I think of simple, I think of your shit being put together well, in other words, not having 3 mags on your chest, five on a battle belt, pistol mags double layering all over rifle mags, two on your back, a fanny pack, etc, shit all over the place where you'll look like a retarded caterpillar if you try to low crawl in it.
Now if you meant simple as in just having a Chicom chest rig and some mags, then yea, it's not simple then.
>>29347089
Smart Wool I rotate them pretty frequently
ayyy lmao
>>29347130
>water source not fixed to your gear.
>carrying a sidearm.
>bothering with a helmet.
>shitty holster.
>bothering with a dump pouch.
>big ass knife on chest.
>big ass bottle under left arm.
at least you tried.
>>29346841
trap?
>>29347215
>water source not fixed to your gear.
>carrying a sidearm.
>bothering with a helmet.
you're not very good at this trolling thing are you?
>>29346828
>rapist glasses
>>29346841
Can you put up a better pic of that AR? Specs too? Please?
>>29347245
Not trolling. It's a genuine criticism. I respect the effort it took to cobble your gear together, but it doesn't look like you put much thought into it.
Combat isn't what you think it is, I can tell by looking at your gear.
Not trying to hurt your feelers, but that's what I think.
>>29347215
>water source not fixed to your gear.
because im going to take my plate carrier off or dig for the bladder to refill my fucking water
>carrying a sidearm.
absolutely nothing wrong with this
>bothering with a helmet.
I have no words.
>>29347276
>tripfag
>been outside
pick one
/brg/ here
whats the best place to get mag pouches for my M1A?
Still a work in progress. Need to replace my OD dump pouch with a RG one. Camelback not pictured cause it's OD too.
Have another AR to finish building and then it's an M&P9 and holster.
>>29347339
best kit posted in this thread so far.
i assume you have a patrol pack for sustainment gear?
>>29347351
Thanks.
I have a medium ALICE from when I was enlisted my upgraded camel back is gonna be a small pack/24 hour pack.
>>29347215
>>water source not fixed to your gear.
I like to be able to get in and out of vehicles without shit on my back
>>carrying a sidearm.
Rifles fail sometimes
>>bothering with a helmet.
I want to protect my most vital organ
>>shitty holster.
It's not shitty, look up the reviews
>>bothering with a dump pouch.
I don't like leaving magazines behind
>>big ass knife on chest.
I'll give you that one.
>>big ass bottle under left arm.
It's comfy, and a nice place to rest my left arm.
>>29347269
I'm the owner of the gear, you're replying to someone else, just for clarification.
>>29347276
This guy, I agree with.
>Combat isn't what you think it is, I can tell by looking at your gear.
Ok buddy.
>pic related
>>29347375
Nice. I dig the minimalist approach. I tried doing the same thing with mine. -> >>29346922
>dump pouches are still gay
>>29347406
Why?
>>29347424
because I like to lose my magazines so I'll never be able to use them again, or risk my life to go back where I was previously getting shot at to look for them.
>>29347424
they're almost completely pointless
>>29347424
You aren't going to be thinking "Oh I'd better police my shit" When you're engaged in a firefight.
Collecting spent mags is what you do AFTER your done shooting.
>>29346864
who makes that helmet cover?
>>29347444
>i'm going to spend extra time and energy worrying about disposable tools
>>29347444
>Didn't bring enough mags.
;p
>>29347397
Nice kit. I dig the fixed front sight. This is the build I'm working on, BCM 14.5.
>>29347492
Slick. What brand upper?
>>29347450
>I'll never have to leave a combat area in a hurry without having time to pick up all my dropped mags
wew lad
>>29347463
>what is a drop pouch
>magazines
>disposable
>not a vital part of a rifle
wew lad
>>29347503
BCM upper. The lower is just a place holder right now, polymer lower my GF bought me a few years back, gonna be for a .22 one day. I have an 80% to finish for that upper.
>>29347236
y-yes
>>29347249
It's a 18" psa premium upper with a Midwest ind. handguard. I used a polymer 80% lower for teh lulz. Oh and the scope is a nikon buckmaster. I think the entire thing only cost me like 750$
>>29345923
Buying more stuff for this competition setup in a few days.
Just adding 2mag holders and its pretty much done.
>>29347526
Mags ARE disposable you mentally decrepit fuck.
>>29347269
>Combat isn't what you think it is
What do you know about combat?
>>29347526
>leaving a combat area in a hurry
>let's ignore the bad guys that are making me empty all of my fucking mags and worry about a bunch of empty, now useless items when I can just get more back at base
>>29345946
what the fuck are you guys a doing to need all that gear
>>29347580
I need to look awesome.
>>29347580
Impressing our nerdy friends online and irl.
>>29345946
are those bearpaws by any chance?
>>29345946
At what range do you Zero a .308 if you shoot with a Red dot?
i take it that its not the same as for a 5.56?
>20inch barrel
>>29347526
>>what is a drop pouch
That's what the whole conversation is about, that they're fucking stupid. Have to leave in a hurry? Fucking leave them, they're pieces of aluminum. It's autism to think that you MUST POLICE YOUR MAGAZINES even when your life is on the line.
see here:
>>29347557
>>29346101
are those foliage mechanix?
>>29347580
I need somewhere to put my dump pouch
>>29346101
where along your beltline does that pistol ride?
>>29347552
Is your name Alice? It should be.
>>29347557
>drops all magazines on ground because drop pouches are for fags
>has to retreat
>"mommy!"
>all magazines are left behind
>buteverythingisok.jpg
>remembers that magazines are disposable
>dies in firefight trying to load single rounds into magazine fed rifle
wew lad
>>29347574
>get more back at base
>implying there is more back at base
>implying you can just waste shit like that
>implying you're fighting in Afghanistan on a FOB
wew lad
>>29347605
>Fucking leave them, they're pieces of aluminum.
>not a vital part of your rifle
>magazines are infinite
>just like in Call of Duty
wew lad
>>29347557
>mags
>dispensable
I keked
>>29347639
>trying this hard
>on /k/
wew, lad
>>29347650
>damage controlling this hard when rekt
wew lad
>>29347604
need to know more.
you can figure it out from the ballistics of your particular ammo, though.
>>29346641
I like you, even though I'm picking up some seriously unneeded hate from the tone of your posts. The other guy should have a irratatable butthole.
>>29345946
is that a fnx on the table?
>>29347580
>need
>>29347664
Mainly shooting
>GGG .308W ammunition, 147 Grain FMJ
>>29347269
>>29347450
>>29347463
>>29347557
>>29347574
>>29347605
>>29347650
Absolutely BTFO
>>29347639
>implying there is more back at base
if your logistics is that fucked you're not fighting the right war.
SOP would be to go back later to retrieve anything left like rucks or ammo.
>>29347700
I seriously autisimed on that
I meant
" What the fuck are you guys doing, to have to need all that gear? "
no idea how I fucked it up that badly
>>29347710
sure thing, turbo.
>>29347699
Yes.
I hate money.
>>29347732
looking awesome, that's what.
>>29347710
mother of all keks that is the most retarded bundle of responses ive seen all day
im probably just gunna die in the mud somewhere long the road.
>>29347757
ayy you make me proud tripfag
what are your boots
http://www.shopbarska.com/Cases_Bags-Loaded_Gear_VX-100_Tactical_Vest_and_Leg_Platforms.html
How stupid would I be to buy this? I really want a tactical vest set up instead of a plate carrier.
>>29347718
>SHTF
>It'll be just like my deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan
>risking your life to go get magazines you could have just put in a fag pouch
wew turbo
>>29347772
Merrell MOABs, I may have been convinced to switch though.
We'll see.
>>29347783
>now it's a SHTF scenario
>moving goalposts this hard
>>29347783
>Not having an ample supply already stashed away.
Are you really that much of a poorfag?
>>29347781
Just get an FLC, don't mess with sub-loads/leg panels.
>>29347804
>everyone here is getting ready for their deployment
fuckin' WEW lad.
>>29347781
>Barska
but seriously, I think those are just for movie/tv productions.
I can't imagine anyone using one in an unironic manner.
Highs/k/ool debate club up in here today.
>>29347826
>everyone here is a TEOTWAWKI autist just like you
GOT DAMN BOI
>>29347814
>I have plenty more at "base"!
>why not just throw my empty magazines on the ground?!
>when else could I do my awesome super cool tactical reloads that I trained so hard in front of the mirror for?
>why would I want to take cover while reloading?
wew lad
>>29347866
>service members
>coming to /k/ for gear suggestions, SOP's
wew lad
is dump pouch a meme?
>>29346101
>>29346466
Good point - I have a newer pair of Levi's that was made with a blend of cotton and spandex, they might even be their line intended for bikers (can't know for sure - unwittingly picked em up at marshalls)
They're a little heavy but exceptionally comfortable
>>29346486
you guys have ebay up north?
What are some good babbys first chest rig for ar mag set up? Currently eyeing the condor rapid assault rig but wondering if there are something better I can get.
>>29347406
If I were in a SHTF situation, I'd want a nice roll-up dump pouch.
If you get in a firefight, there can be many reasons why you'd want to quickly leave the area. Why stick around long enough to collect your empty mags? Throw those fuckers in the bag and gtfo. Also, repeatedly dropping your mags on the ground can damage them.
Besides, dump pouches are multifunctional. Suppose you're scavenging for supplies, and your backpack is full.
>>29347944
Look at skd - they have a PIG brig and D3CR I believe
Otherwise, go for that milsurp, chicom or otherwise
>>29347926
most people use them to carry gatorade and snacks. some people swear by em, honestly you can live without one.
>>29345923
Someone let you out of /arg/? Just a couple more days and my new radios are here.
>>29347926
read the 20+ posts above you and decide for yourself
Do you want to
>take cover
>reload
>throw empty mag in dump pouch
>continue fight
or do you want to
>stand in the open
>do super cool tactical reload that might save you 1 second
>leave magazine behind because you have an infinite supply of them back at "base"
It's up to you lad.
>>29347661
>using the 'wew lad' meme repeatedly
wew lad
>>29347757
That long, dark hair. Are you jealous of your son's hair?
>>29348026
>having to correct people that are this retarded
wew lad
>>29348013
>doesn't subscribe to the pouch for each mag philosophy of use
>implying you can't just stow empties back in their respective mag pouch
>implying you enjoy having a large grocery bag on your belt to snag on branches and shrub
your opinion is so obviously biased I don't know why you responded
>getting in a "firefight" in shtf
>not staying hidden and taking the first shot and bugging out after you are compromised
>thinking you will survive more than one instance of taking contact first
this isnt some fantasy where you will be shooting it out with a squad backing you up against goatfuckers nodding off heroin with canted sights. id travel with 4 mags max and focus on not walking down the middle of the road strapped with 50 pounds of gear thinking a bullet is gonna crack past my head and then im going be magdumping 8 mags while tossing them because "mags are disposable"
a shtf situation, you want multiple caches in your ao so you dont have to carry a rucksack full of survival gear and 500 rounds of ammo to starve in 2 weeks from all the calories you are burning.
>>29346349
Those are not close places but yes, why
The fucking autism on this board....
>Have a drop pouch?
Yes
>do you have enough time to put your mags there?
No
>don't use it
>do you have enough time to use it?
Yes
>use it
>do you have a drop pouch?
No
>fine
>>29346101
Why do you kiddies wear /k/ patches? All that does is let me know who I'm shooting first for SHTF innawoods.
>>29348090
>I don't have time to put mags in a dump pouch
>but I do have time to put my mags back in their original pouch because there's no way that will take longer
>dump pouches are the size of grocery bags
>implying a dump pouch will snag anymore than your pants will
....lad
>>29348169
The edge on this guy
>just call me Mr Bismuth Actual
You people are insane. Either enlist or toss your stupid gear and quit pretending to be solider.
>>29348222
I already got out of the army, though?
Can't I relive my glory days in peace?
>>29348222
>implying I didn't already do my time
fuck you
>>29348222
No way, my country's military is a bad place to be in.
>>29347608
Yep.
>>29347632
I like to keep it on my 4 o'clock.
>>29348251
You've been overweight since jr high. you haven't served anything besides food to yourself, amerifat.
>>29348222
some people are aware of what fiat means. you are not one of them.
>>29348083
My little brother has the same hairline, he just isn't in a line of work that compels him to cut it short.
>>29347580
Because it's cool.
>>29346777
If you want to go get drunk and watch cartoons doing magazine changes during the credits, come on over.
>>29348026
holy shit he's still going
>>29348312
wew lad
>>29348154
stop making simple things easier
>>29347456
Gentex
>>29348222
They wouldn't take me because I have bad eyes. I take training classes and go out innadesert with some buddies and do run and gun exercises to keep my skills up best I can. You don't need to be an enlisted soldier to own gear. You also don't need to have gear to be a solider. A random guy using his pockets and an old musket could still be a soldier. Plus a lot of people in this thread served or are currently serving. I never claim to be military. I just own this stuff and take classes because honestly I think it's fun. Plus it doesn't hurt to have some form of professional training.
>>29348479
did you have any trouble fitting it over the helmet? mine is supposedly the right size and it's tight as hell
>>29348672
My helmet is an XL and supposedly the cover was XL too, but yea, it was tight as hell. very difficult to get on, but I got it on after about 15min of messing with it.
What's a decent price for an M83 rig?
>>29348765
$40. someone can correct me if im wrong.
you're asking about the chest rig, not the battle jacket right?
>>29348235
Seriously let us operate and not get bitched at by some 40-something old about dumb shit happening over the weekend
>>29348222
I got out because its not a military anymore
>>29348312
Wew lad
>>29347556
why are you shooting limited with a CZ?
and have you tried doing centerline canted mags? if you just have one or two reloads, it's worth it. i'm set up for Production so all my gear has to be behind my hips.
>>29345923
why you doing the Michael Jackson one glove thing?
>>29346033
God you look like such a fucking faggot
>>29348791
Just the rig.
How much is the jacket? Everything online is $100+
>>29346841
>tfw no trap bf who loves guns
>>29348222
I'm in the military and I get sent to questionably stable countries at least twice a year with no promise of serviceable gear. I have a travel-friendly chest rig that I put together with my own money, if you ever find yourself in a similar situation then let me know how you feel about it then.
>>29346922
Which hydration carrier is that?
More griping than gear discussion today...
Any suggestions?
>>29349531
cleaning your basement and moving 1 or 2 rifle mags to your vest
>>29349531
I am planning to add a pistol on a duty drop. The two large pouches are generally filled with hemorrhage control goodies while the admin is maps and marking supplies.
>>29349575
I like where he has his mags on his belt. that lower position is more comfortable to reach, for me atleast. my shot to shot reload time from that spot is 3.5 seconds.
>>29348222
>tfw i got DQ'd
fuck you let me play weekend warrior
>>29348222
WOLVERINES
My current gear is very...stripped down
I still need shoulder pads and a mag shingle for the pc. I'll put a msm small patch panel for memes on it, and that I'll be it. 3 mags and an Ifak.
2 mags in the belt, with currently an extra gp pouch. I'll want a pistol and 2 pistol mags, and probably move the pouch up to my PC if after a while I still like it.
I already have my pack and my clothing figured out. I'll take another photo with everything once I have my new shit.
>>29349600
not a fan of having lots of weight on the belt. makes running annoying. YMMV
>fuck you let me play weekend warrior
Iktf
>>29348222
The answers to this post have made me respect /k/
>>29349575
The mags on my chest are a reserve. My emergency reloads are the two forward rifle mags.
>>29349704
It does. Much as I love TACOs, they make the bouncing worse. I wear my belt high enough that it is not a major problem, though.
>use both AKs and ARs
>TACOs are love
can i have some suggestions about gear specialy for a pump shotgun as a primary?
>>29349993
I use a SOE 12ga Micro Rig for my semi-auto shotgun
I highly recommend it, or the Cop Rig if you don't want the pocket.
>>29349993
Either shotgun cards or tacos filled with saiga mags you just strip off the top of.
>>29350014
This over a slick PC would be nice
thanks
>>29349230
>tfw I know that feel too
Let us feel together. And post qt oper8r gear.
Where do you guys buy your plates? Any suggestions for best for the money?
>>29350073
Of course, you would give the faggot the California flag.
>>29350118
Anyone have any experience with this brand?
https://www.scorpiustactical.com/products/omega-armor-lab-certified-nij-level-iii-ar500-bare-steel?gclid=Cj0KEQjw2sO3BRD49-zdzfb8iLwBEiQAFZgZfBiIk3X0NL0yyu41osF2cqRqUj4SgzHTl59JLUX_m1AaAvLh8P8HAQ
>>29350118
once again
https://armour-wear.com/shop/all/carriers/tpg-armour-wear-package/
>>29346466
Duluth. Trading. Company.
>>29346261
What's this chest rig called?
I'm ex mil, and I have a lot of gear just missing something to hold my ar mags in.
>>29350225
FIREHOSE PANTS MASTERRACE REPORT IN.
>>29350242
are they really good pants? how do they compare to your typical levi's and wranglers
>>29350234
It's not a chest rig, it's a pouch. This or similar to this:
http://www.skdtac.com/Blue-Force-Gear-Helium-Whisper-Triple-Mag-Pouch-p/bfg.201.htm
>>29345946
You look like a fake mannequin bro. It's freaking me out.
>>29350194
>steel
Pass
>>29350199
My plates are armor wear. They don't fit well in my carrier, and single curve was a bad decision. But fuck I paid $200 for both.
>>29350312
They are levels beyond levis and wranglers.
the only thing in their class, even remotely is Carhardt heavy duty line. the stitching and fabric is strong as fuck. the only problem i have had with mine was the left front pocket where i had accidentally dropped a razor knife with the blade exposed in and it poked a hole in it.
those testimonials with the dude getting rammed by a giant ass wild boar and the pants not ripping is true.
>>29350401
you bought the plates manufactured by highcom and what I assume rebranded to armourwear.
I have the same ones, however they are now selling a different plate in that package that now actually fits.
>>29350401
Is hating on steel plates just a meme or what's the rational behind that?
>>29350050
who r u thanking?
>>29350625
Steel is quite heavy relative to the protection you get. Ceramics tend to trap bullet fragments, while steel can shed them into the neck, arms, and legs.
Steel may be better than nothing, but I would suggest saving for ceramic.
>>29350407
just made an order for firehose jeans. been looking for decent pants since all my levi shit is ripping at the seams
>>29350729
you are in for a whole new world of /comfy/ dude.
they have a diamond piece of cloth in the crotch, that makes crouching down without nut hugging or pinching so fucking easy.
they are great pants.
>>29350625
Worse protection, heavier, single curve only. Multihit doesn't work out IRL because the spall gets you, and antispall coatings dont hold up any longer than ceramic plates.
I cannot stress how much of a bad idea steel is. Lvl III is consistently penetrated by m193, and III+ by 22-250 swift. I would rather skip armor and get the mobility and weight reductions
>>29350030
>tacos filled with saiga mags you just strip off the top of
That sounds brilliant (in theory)
>>29349531
>tight pants tight groupings
Is that a trench tool in your pocket though? Seriously
Sidearm is a great idea, but get some second opinions on the drop leg if you haven't already tested one
>>29350865
I don't mind added weight, the multi-hit thing is what was selling me. Ceramic crack after 1 hit, and the coating "stops" fragmentation supposedly. and ceramics are like 4x the cost.
>>29345923
I'm not too late am I?
Glad to see everyone who matters jumped on the labeling bandwagon
>>29346303
i wore merril sawtooths for 3 months straight through the jungles of new zealand and never got so much as a blister.
that being said they were totally trashed afterwards. not bad for $120 boots though
>>29345923
cyka/10
>>29350983
Hahahahahahah
Esapi's with soft armor will take 3 ap 7.62x54r.
Even law enforcement nij lvl iv standalones (because there is a difference in protection) can still take 1 shot of 30-06 ap 100% of the time and a second shot 60% of the time.
For smaller rounds like 5.56? Takes 8 rounds of m855.
A soldier with ESAPIS and soft armor took 27 rounds of 7.62x39 in his front plate unharmed. I didn't save the picture tragically. But understand the difference between what's it rated for and what it can do.
>>29345923
Any recommendations on radios?
>>29350983
>Ceramic crack after 1 hit
Ceramics are multihit.
>and the coating "stops" fragmentation supposedly
Sure, for the first hit or two, but then it's gone and you get secondary frag and spall, which defeats any idea of it being more multihit than ceramic.
>I don't mind added weight
Weight is always a consideration for building gear.
>>29351142
Do you have plates in your 6b45?
>>29351235
I do. GOST 5 front and back.
>>29351090
>IR strobe
Planning on signalling the pickup chopper at the lz there bud?
>>29350671
How about just not planning on getting shot?
Literally dozens of pictures out there of CIA, DEVGRU, Seals, etc in Afghanistan and Iraq in combat zones and not bothering with plate carriers.....
... and you clowns advising each other that steel is not sufficient enough protection for playing dress up and taking mirror selfies in gear.
baka
>>29351592
shh. you're going to wreck everyones fantasy world.
Jesus Christ /k/ what the fuck happened?
>>29351537
I used to, still keep it around because it can function as a normal strobe and I live in an area where getting stranded in a flood isn't unusual.
>>29351537
Night time signaling to other users
>>29350401
I got the $200 armourwear deal and I don't mind the single curves at all. Fits my chest/back plenty good and sits in the mayflower quite well.
Get the D3CR (or other CR), for added flexibility and 7 mags on the PC, or just stick with 3 mags on the PC?
>>29351592
You know, you make a good point. Planning on getting shot is a loosing strategy.
But I am not a gambling man. I will do anything I can to increase my chance of surviving whatever may happen. So I carry my IFAK, and wear my plates when I shoot, and train to be the best shooter that I can be.
>>29350913
Drop down would be a rigid spacer to lower the holster from my rigger's belt. I don't mind drop legs as much as some people seem to, but they are not my first choice.
>>29351193
I don't mind added weight cause I humped 125lbs of shit all over Afghanistan so for my Bug out kit a few more pounds Wont bother me. And ceramic being multihit might work for pistol calibers but 7.62 splits it
>first hand
It's why I'm considering steel also cost.
>>29351724
gotcha, seems like a happy medium
>>29351742
>And ceramic being multihit might work for pistol calibers but 7.62 splits it
I mean, ceramic will fail if you put 2 rounds of 7.62x51 ontop of eachother, but will stop 5.56 unlike steel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSK4U2Poo0k
even stops 7.62x51 AP after being hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_IizYI2f5E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50oVHu06HHY
ceramic is definitely stronger than most people let on.
>>29351877
It might have been that our ceramic plates were old as shit when we got them.
