need advice on a cross draw vest

declaration · January 13, 2013, 11:29

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good cross draw vest and a place to get a molle assualt pack? Thank you.

JasonB · January 13, 2013, 12:29

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Originally Posted by declaration

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good cross draw vest and a place to get a molle assualt pack? Thank you.

Wasn't sure what a cross draw vest was so looked it up and beside featuring the crossdraw holster I would ask what other features do you want?

On the MOLLE assault pack do you mean specifically the assault pack issued with MOLLE I, II, III, IV (or however the break down goes) or any pack featuring PALS? If the latter, what features/size do you want?

declaration · January 13, 2013, 18:12

On the vest I would like a cross draw holster and magazine holder some fal mag holders. On the assault pack something to go with a molle II pack, or any suggestions you might have for being "away" for a while.

82ndRecon · January 13, 2013, 18:38

BDS Tactical is where I got my rig. I put it together and they built it. Not cheap, but worth the money IMHO.

I am very happy with I got for my money spent.

http://www.bdstacticalgear.com/

declaration · January 13, 2013, 22:11

They seem like they have really nice equipment thank you.

stitcher · January 14, 2013, 17:48

I would highly recomend a molle platform vest, the full front and back. The USGI fighting load carrier is a good choice if your gear will all be up front. Honestly a simple two piece plate carrier(condor makes a relatively inexpensive one) is an economical choice. Obviously you will need to add your pouches, but crossdraw holsters or adapters for the molle system are available. Then add your pouches of choice. The problem with a stitch down vest is that you are stuck with the set up. I have set up many vests over the years, and gear placement is critical. With molle platform you can move your poches around until everything is where it needs to be. It will cost more than a stitch down crossdraw vest if you buy it all new, but it will pay for itself. Also another benefit of the molle platform is you can change your pouches to suit your rifle caliber etc. Ebay is a good place to look for used discounted gear. Here's the condor
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONDOR-CPC-T...item460a11555f

JasonB · January 14, 2013, 20:21

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Originally Posted by declaration

On the vest I would like a cross draw holster and magazine holder some fal mag holders. On the assault pack something to go with a molle II pack, or any suggestions you might have for being "away" for a while.

Loads of new & used MOLLE assault packs on ebay in every color it has been made in as well as most surplus shops. Had a woodland camo one for awhile and best I can recall it isn't quite tall enough to really take a Camelbak in it(think I was using a 3 litre at the time) if that is an issue. Ended up sticking with Camelbak, Kelty, & Kifaru packs after that, although I did pick up and still have one of the ACU MOLLE packs because I wanted to try the newer frames.

stitcher · January 14, 2013, 20:42

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Originally Posted by declaration

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good cross draw vest and a place to get a molle assualt pack? Thank you.

Forgot about the pack, marine corps issue marpat assault packs on ebay for around $40 http://www.ebay.com/itm/USMC-MARINE-...item2c6aa622d0

declaration · January 14, 2013, 21:59

Thank you guys I really appreciate the help all good advice.

stitcher · January 14, 2013, 22:11

Good luck and have fun gearing up! I am just finishing with setup on my new spc, this stuff never gets old!

January 13, 2013, 11:29	#1
declaration Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 11148 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 190	need advice on a cross draw vest Hi, Can anyone recommend a good cross draw vest and a place to get a molle assualt pack? Thank you.

January 13, 2013, 18:12	#3
declaration Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 11148 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 190	cross draw On the vest I would like a cross draw holster and magazine holder some fal mag holders. On the assault pack something to go with a molle II pack, or any suggestions you might have for being "away" for a while.

January 13, 2013, 18:38	#4
82ndRecon Registered FALaholic #: 6589 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 497	BDS Tactical is where I got my rig. I put it together and they built it. Not cheap, but worth the money IMHO. I am very happy with I got for my money spent. http://www.bdstacticalgear.com/ __________________ "American parachutists...devils in baggy pants...are less than 100 meters from my outpost line. I can't sleep at night; they pop up from nowhere and we never know when or how they will strike next. Seems like the black-hearted devils are everywhere..." (An entry in a German officer's diary found after the battle on Anzio beachhead)

January 13, 2013, 22:11	#5
declaration Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 11148 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 190	chest rig They seem like they have really nice equipment thank you.

January 14, 2013, 17:48	#6
stitcher Registered FALaholic #: 65879 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Somerset, Pa Posts: 370	I would highly recomend a molle platform vest, the full front and back. The USGI fighting load carrier is a good choice if your gear will all be up front. Honestly a simple two piece plate carrier(condor makes a relatively inexpensive one) is an economical choice. Obviously you will need to add your pouches, but crossdraw holsters or adapters for the molle system are available. Then add your pouches of choice. The problem with a stitch down vest is that you are stuck with the set up. I have set up many vests over the years, and gear placement is critical. With molle platform you can move your poches around until everything is where it needs to be. It will cost more than a stitch down crossdraw vest if you buy it all new, but it will pay for itself. Also another benefit of the molle platform is you can change your pouches to suit your rifle caliber etc. Ebay is a good place to look for used discounted gear. Here's the condor http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONDOR-CPC-T...item460a11555f __________________ "There is no safety for honest men except by believing all possible evil of evil men." - Edmund Burke

January 14, 2013, 21:59	#9
declaration Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 11148 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 190	vest Thank you guys I really appreciate the help all good advice.

January 14, 2013, 22:11	#10
stitcher Registered FALaholic #: 65879 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Somerset, Pa Posts: 370	Good luck and have fun gearing up! I am just finishing with setup on my new spc, this stuff never gets old! __________________ "There is no safety for honest men except by believing all possible evil of evil men." - Edmund Burke

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