Russian chest rigs/vest for FAL mags?

JasonB · March 07, 2005, 05:10

Saw some neat Russian load bearing gear here and wondered if it was any good and if the models that carry 2 AK mags per pouch would also carry 2 FAL mags per pouch(although with a filler below or a Magpul up top for removal assistance?)

Thanks,
Jason

Sword of Laban · March 08, 2005, 12:30

Since no one is replying. The answer is, most probably not. Though you may be ably to squeeze two FAL mags into a double AK mag pouch that would only be if the pouch was made too large. You would have to put a spacer of some kind at the bottom as well to get the mag up where you can get at it. I have had good luck with triple AR magazine pouches and my homebrewed magpulls holding two each 20 or 30 round FAL magazines. All the same those are pretty nice looking rigs for the price. I would have to get one if I had an AK.

Morg308 · March 08, 2005, 18:41

The 'tarzan' vests are designed for NATO loads-that is, 5.56, AR type mags, 2 in each-I believe 20 round. If 2 FAL mags would fit in a regular AR pouch (I couldn't tell you as I no longer have 5.56 LBE) I don't see why those wouldn't work.

Sword of Laban · March 08, 2005, 18:50

2 FAL mags will fit in a triple 30 round AR pouch not a double.

JasonB · March 08, 2005, 20:15

What is throwing me here is a pouch designed for 3 M16 type mags will hold 2 FAL's, but I have a vest that will take 3-5.56 mags per pouch or 2-7.62x51mm mags or 2- AK47 mags per pouch and out of all of them the 5.56 mags and the AK mags tied for best fit due to the FALs dropping in too low . I dug out an East German rain camo pouch and it holds 4 FAL mags as well as 4 Ak47/74 mags. On the face of it the FAL mags shouldn't fit due to the obvious size difference, but the curve of an AK47 mag is "probably" allowed for in pouch design which I think might make the AK mag pouch width roughly the same as an FAL? Anyone out there with a Chicom 3 pouch/6 mag chest rig want to try a fit test for me?

Thanks,
Jason

**kfranz** · March 09, 2005, 19:16

No direct experience with the Russian stuff, but I've got some Chicom type 63 chest harness(very similar in size to a 20 rd. AK mag) that will take FN mags no problem. I've also got an Iraqi 4 cell chest harness that will take FN mags, but as you noted will need spacers.

My suggestion would be to pick up a US made pals compatible rig of some sort. I've got an extra PPM Chest System Patroller that I'd sell for $47 shipped.

http://store.patriotmaterials.com/pr...id=11&catid=55

March 07, 2005, 05:10	#1
JasonB Registered FALaholic #: 7430 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 90° N 0° W Posts: 9,184	Russian chest rigs/vest for FAL mags? Saw some neat Russian load bearing gear here and wondered if it was any good and if the models that carry 2 AK mags per pouch would also carry 2 FAL mags per pouch(although with a filler below or a Magpul up top for removal assistance?) Thanks, Jason __________________ On Romney's being anti-gun.."If Barney Frank ran for president, I wouldn't need him to tell me in a debate that he'd still be gay if elected."-Shlomo Last edited by JasonB; March 07, 2005 at 05:15.

March 08, 2005, 12:30	#2
Sword of Laban Registered FALaholic #: 8248 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 812	Since no one is replying. The answer is, most probably not. Though you may be ably to squeeze two FAL mags into a double AK mag pouch that would only be if the pouch was made too large. You would have to put a spacer of some kind at the bottom as well to get the mag up where you can get at it. I have had good luck with triple AR magazine pouches and my homebrewed magpulls holding two each 20 or 30 round FAL magazines. All the same those are pretty nice looking rigs for the price. I would have to get one if I had an AK. __________________ "Butt kicking for goodness!" “When they’re using a mosque to do command and control for insurgents and kill my fellow Marines and soldiers and airmen that are out here — no holds barred, the gloves are off,” said Marine Staff Sgt. Sam Mortimer.

March 08, 2005, 18:50	#4
Sword of Laban Registered FALaholic #: 8248 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 812	2 FAL mags will fit in a triple 30 round AR pouch not a double. __________________ "Butt kicking for goodness!" “When they’re using a mosque to do command and control for insurgents and kill my fellow Marines and soldiers and airmen that are out here — no holds barred, the gloves are off,” said Marine Staff Sgt. Sam Mortimer.

March 08, 2005, 20:15	#5
JasonB Registered FALaholic #: 7430 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 90° N 0° W Posts: 9,184	What is throwing me here is a pouch designed for 3 M16 type mags will hold 2 FAL's, but I have a vest that will take 3-5.56 mags per pouch or 2-7.62x51mm mags or 2- AK47 mags per pouch and out of all of them the 5.56 mags and the AK mags tied for best fit due to the FALs dropping in too low . I dug out an East German rain camo pouch and it holds 4 FAL mags as well as 4 Ak47/74 mags. On the face of it the FAL mags shouldn't fit due to the obvious size difference, but the curve of an AK47 mag is "probably" allowed for in pouch design which I think might make the AK mag pouch width roughly the same as an FAL? Anyone out there with a Chicom 3 pouch/6 mag chest rig want to try a fit test for me? Thanks, Jason __________________ On Romney's being anti-gun.."If Barney Frank ran for president, I wouldn't need him to tell me in a debate that he'd still be gay if elected."-Shlomo

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March 08, 2005, 18:41	#3
Morg308 Registered FALaholic #: 13575 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 20	The 'tarzan' vests are designed for NATO loads-that is, 5.56, AR type mags, 2 in each-I believe 20 round. If 2 FAL mags would fit in a regular AR pouch (I couldn't tell you as I no longer have 5.56 LBE) I don't see why those wouldn't work.

March 09, 2005, 19:16	#6
kfranz Curio & Relic Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 101 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 3,627	No direct experience with the Russian stuff, but I've got some Chicom type 63 chest harness(very similar in size to a 20 rd. AK mag) that will take FN mags no problem. I've also got an Iraqi 4 cell chest harness that will take FN mags, but as you noted will need spacers. My suggestion would be to pick up a US made pals compatible rig of some sort. I've got an extra PPM Chest System Patroller that I'd sell for $47 shipped. http://store.patriotmaterials.com/pr...id=11&catid=55