What do you guys want to see in a tactical vest.

BLITZKRIEG · July 7, 1999, 04:00 AM

A friend and I have decided to make a few tactical vests for ourselves. We have not been happy with the quality of other vests (Blackhawk/Eagle) for the high price they are charging so now Im looking for ideas. What do you like about the vests you have used, What dont you like about them, and What would you like to see on a vest that is not currently available. Also a list of what you normally carry with you when shooting etc. would be helpful.

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"We should definitely get you out this month." - Bushmaster Customer Service 06/04/99

I still have not recieved my order!

Rosco Benson · July 7, 1999, 03:06 PM

I don't want any velcro, zippers, or mesh on a vest. Secure the mag pockets with nylon fasteners like the GI M-16 mag pouches or plain old snaps. I've got one made by FMCO several years ago that I like well enough.

Rosco

fubsy · July 7, 1999, 03:41 PM

make it modular, I dont personally like the configurations available and like to customize what Im carrying.....tks fubsy.

Kodiac · July 7, 1999, 05:56 PM

Take a look at the Safariland Cover6 series... Hell of a vest... But the coolest thing is it ability to be customized... THAT would be GREAT on a regular tac vest!

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Every man Dies.
Not Every Man Truely Lives...
FREEDOM!

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

**4V50 Gary** · July 7, 1999, 07:19 PM

Body armor should be incorporated into it, saving yourseves from a separate vest. Unless you are dedicated to specific missions, go with Fusby's suggestion of making it modular. That way you can tailor it to meet your needs.

I dislike velcro. "Riiiipppp!" Don't care for those fasteners (like on the M16 ammo pouch) since they require more dexterity to use - something which declines with stress. Snaps for me since gross motor functions are easier to perform.

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KAM_Indianapolis · July 7, 1999, 07:26 PM

Sandra Bullock... LOL... Sorry couln't resist...

chink · July 8, 1999, 03:29 AM

KAM
that answers the question Who not What

**Rob Pincus** · July 8, 1999, 01:35 PM

Pantiless Supermodels.

Rosco Benson · July 8, 1999, 03:57 PM

Now, Rob, you've just given Lenny MacGill an idea for his next videotape series. You should get a cut of the proceeds.

Rosco

Anthony · July 9, 1999, 03:16 PM

Stevie Nicks naked with the wind blowing through her long blond locks singing "Stand Back"!!!

Ok ok...I'd like to see one with Class IIIa body armor built in and a series of elastic loops for shotgun shells. No flaps or other such nonsense to get in the way. A nice crossdraw holster for a full sized pistol would be nice as well.

- Anthony

Kodiac · July 9, 1999, 08:00 PM

CATHERIN ZETA-JONES
SALMA HYAK...

EITHER ONE...
OR BOTH

BLITZKRIEG · July 9, 1999, 09:48 PM

Here you go guys:

This thread has not gone how it was supposed to!

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"We should definitely get you out this month." - Bushmaster Customer Service 06/04/99

I still have not recieved my order!

July 7, 1999, 04:00 AM	#1
BLITZKRIEG Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 1999 Location: Redondo Beach CA Posts: 106	A friend and I have decided to make a few tactical vests for ourselves. We have not been happy with the quality of other vests (Blackhawk/Eagle) for the high price they are charging so now Im looking for ideas. What do you like about the vests you have used, What dont you like about them, and What would you like to see on a vest that is not currently available. Also a list of what you normally carry with you when shooting etc. would be helpful. ------------------ "We should definitely get you out this month." - Bushmaster Customer Service 06/04/99 I still have not recieved my order!

July 7, 1999, 03:06 PM	#2
Rosco Benson Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Posts: 374	I don't want any velcro, zippers, or mesh on a vest. Secure the mag pockets with nylon fasteners like the GI M-16 mag pouches or plain old snaps. I've got one made by FMCO several years ago that I like well enough. Rosco

July 7, 1999, 03:41 PM	#3
fubsy Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 1999 Posts: 1,363	make it modular, I dont personally like the configurations available and like to customize what Im carrying.....tks fubsy.

July 7, 1999, 05:56 PM	#4
Kodiac Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 1999 Posts: 1,173	Take a look at the Safariland Cover6 series... Hell of a vest... But the coolest thing is it ability to be customized... THAT would be GREAT on a regular tac vest! ------------------ Every man Dies. Not Every Man Truely Lives... FREEDOM! RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

July 7, 1999, 07:19 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 15,418	Body armor should be incorporated into it, saving yourseves from a separate vest. Unless you are dedicated to specific missions, go with Fusby's suggestion of making it modular. That way you can tailor it to meet your needs. I dislike velcro. "Riiiipppp!" Don't care for those fasteners (like on the M16 ammo pouch) since they require more dexterity to use - something which declines with stress. Snaps for me since gross motor functions are easier to perform. ------------------ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt

July 7, 1999, 07:26 PM	#6
KAM_Indianapolis Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA Posts: 613	Sandra Bullock... LOL... Sorry couln't resist...

July 8, 1999, 03:29 AM	#7
chink Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 1998 Location: saratoga, ca, usa Posts: 806	KAM that answers the question Who not What

July 8, 1999, 01:35 PM	#8
Rob Pincus Staff Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Hotels Posts: 3,667	Pantiless Supermodels.

July 8, 1999, 03:57 PM	#9
Rosco Benson Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Posts: 374	Now, Rob, you've just given Lenny MacGill an idea for his next videotape series. You should get a cut of the proceeds. Rosco

July 9, 1999, 03:16 PM	#10
Anthony Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 1998 Location: Dallas, Texas (United States) Posts: 416	Stevie Nicks naked with the wind blowing through her long blond locks singing "Stand Back"!!! Ok ok...I'd like to see one with Class IIIa body armor built in and a series of elastic loops for shotgun shells. No flaps or other such nonsense to get in the way. A nice crossdraw holster for a full sized pistol would be nice as well. - Anthony

July 9, 1999, 08:00 PM	#11
Kodiac Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 1999 Posts: 1,173	CATHERIN ZETA-JONES SALMA HYAK... EITHER ONE... OR BOTH

July 9, 1999, 09:48 PM	#12
BLITZKRIEG Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 1999 Location: Redondo Beach CA Posts: 106	Here you go guys: This thread has not gone how it was supposed to! ------------------ "We should definitely get you out this month." - Bushmaster Customer Service 06/04/99 I still have not recieved my order!