July 25, 2016, 06:04 PM | #1 |
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Rifle Magazine Carrier
I am hoping someone with a little more experience than myself can help.
I have an upcoming rifle carbine class this fall and I am looking for a convenient method of carrying magazines. A friend of mine has a light weight harnesses that held 3/6 (the pouches could expand to go 2 deep) magazines in the center of your chest. The straps went over your shoulders, were padded, and crossed in the back. It carried fairly high out of the way of your pistol belt. It did not interfere with arm movement or shouldering your weapon. That what I am looking for. My Google fu is failing me. What I am not looking for is a very large LB vest that holds 10-20 magazines, a pistol, pistol magazines, etc.... Everything I find is large and holds way more equipment than I want or need. I appreciate anyone's suggestions or advice. If you have taken a carbine class and something other than my idea worked well for you, please let me know. Thank you.
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Look for a Rhodesian style chest rig. Here is mine for my PTR-91:
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Very nice rifle! Thank you for the advice.
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LOTS of chest rig options.
Blackhawk Haley Strategic Ops gear Google "AR chest rig". |
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armoredman, Thank you! That is exactly what I am looking for. I appreciate your help. That should work with my existing belt and carry holster. That will probably be perfect for the class. Thank you all.
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First find out what the class requires in terms of ammo.
There might be plenty of time to fill magazines during the class. An extra mag or two on your belt, or even in the back pocket might be all that's needed. And definitely try out what ever system you choose well before hand. Especially the prone position with chest rigs. Nothin' funnier than seeing an overburdened fellow running around rattling like a castanet. Just a thought.
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Thus the thread and the question. I don't need or want to carry a lot of magazines. Two to three extra rifle magazine is all I need for the class. This is training for fun. I will enjoy the class. I hope and pray I will never need the skills I am learning. I feel that way about CPR/First aid. I am very good at those skills.. I would prefer to never use them again.
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July 26, 2016, 01:24 PM | #9 |
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Net search Mag Pouches. 'Carbine' is about the barrel length mostly. Usually the same mags as a rifle.
If your "carbine" is an AR-15 buy some M-16 pouches. The assorted surplus joints are full of 'em. 30 round pouches are usually not needed though. Even though most of 'em are for 30's. Pouch doesn't have to be real USGI milsurp either. Anyway, Midway(pricey), et al sell single mag pouches at about $10. $24.99 for a 3 mag pouch. A BP 'Possibles' bag or any kind of such thing works as well. So does a pair of pants with those nice big cargo pockets.
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