Lets Talk Battle Belts

[wjt1169]

Jamie

That's an interesting way to run your carbine mag holders...how's that working out for ya?

 

[JMintzer]

That's an interesting way to run your carbine mag holders...how's that working out for ya?

As I already stated, for me, it works great!

If I wear the belt w/a chest rig, they don't hit the chest rig, and they don't dig into my side...

Check out this video:




Jamie

 

[navycrna]

Holy crap man!! I just ordered the C-TOMS X-Belt QR and the shipping was half the cost of the belt. That being said if the belt is worth it I guess it's a small price.

 

[Russ D]

I got a pretty good chuckle watching him jump up and down and try to shake the mag loose.

 

[clandestine]

I got a pretty good chuckle watching him jump up and down and try to shake the mag loose.

I swear when I see that guy and the other youtube guy "nutnfancy" its like watching Rainman give a review.

 

[Mickey the Dragon]

Mickey,

I grew up wearing an LBE and humping a large Alice rucksack. The straps of the battle belt and chest rig are nothing compared to the LBE- they are extremely low profile. Additionally, the battle belt would be worn under armor (realeasable assault vest or plate carrier) and the chest rig over it. Rucks and assault packs are problematic with armor and there is only one system I would use with it - the Mystery Ranch BVS. That will be covered in the next thread I do regarding wilderness / hunting gear. Now what the hell is BOB? Also, what do you know about patrolling? Just curious as I was a Ranger instructor and know a little about patrolling all of which was done with rucksacks in the 80-120 pound range.

Thanks for the feedback. I hadn't noticed how low-profile they were until I looked a second time. I would say that my patrolling experience ranges from somewhere between none and very little. I'm thinking more along the lines of Joe (or Mickey) Civilian wanting to get his family safely from Point A and Point B during the type of situation that would have people running around in Battle Belts with ARs or AKs. A BOB is a Bug-Out-Bag, which is a pre-packed backpack intended to keep you hydrated, fed, and sheltered for 72-hours while on the move. Mine is incomplete, but significantly less than 120 pounds.

 

[canuck]

Question for Kev or others. I'm currently using a very crappy set of suspenders(Eagle Y) because my 3-gun belt(not my battle belt) does not have D rings for a better set. Does anyone know a good set of suspenders that will either attach to a Molle belt (Blackhawk) or a way to attach D rings to a Molle belt.

HSGI

 

[Mickey the Dragon]

I got a pretty good chuckle watching him jump up and down and try to shake the mag loose.

I swear when I see that guy and the other youtube guy "nutnfancy" its like watching Rainman give a review.

His voice sounds like William Shatner. "The purpose. Of this. Is to hold. Two thirty round. Magazines. Set phasers to. Stun."

 

[Russ D]

I swear when I see that guy and the other youtube guy "nutnfancy" its like watching Rainman give a review.

I'm not saying I'm on KevP's level but how do these guys get to be Youtube superstars? I know at least 75% of the guys on this board alone would do better reviews on firearm related stuff. Some of the shit they review they have never even shot, or maybe they ran one mag through it.

 

[Russ D]

HSGI

IS that a brand? Link please?


Edit: NvM found it. Damn these look very nice! Thanks!

 

[clandestine]

I'm not saying I'm on KevP's level but how do these guys get to be Youtube superstars? I know at least 75% of the guys on this board alone would do better reviews on firearm related stuff. Some of the shit they review they have never even shot, or maybe they ran one mag through it.

Thats exactly why I have a problem with the reviews, dudes probably in his moms basement doing jumping jacks doing his review. They arent trigger pullers, or gunsmiths so why do people give them audience. But what do we know?

I would like to see some WORN OUT GEAR, done by people who know their stuff for a real "Review". I dont want to see some clean pristine "office/basement test" saying "this is great", or some review by a spolied rich boy with tons of money to blow on gear with no scratches on it, or reviews given bay a person who was given a freebie. What kind of "Review" would one expect?

 

[Russ D]

Hey I'm just a hobbyist really but I shoot a lot and competition. I also do a ton of research on just about everything I shoot and build all my own guns. If I talk about something it's because I have used or abused it or have seen it first hand. How a guy can review a gun he just took out of a case is pretty damn funny.

 

[Mickey the Dragon]

They aren't trigger pullers or gunsmiths so why do people give them audience?

I see what you did there...


Just kidding, I can't wait to read your review of that new modular Colt carbine if you get the chance.

 

[Mickey the Dragon]

Hey I'm just a hobbyist really but I shoot a lot and competition. I also do a ton of research on just about everything I shoot and build all my own guns. If I talk about something it's because I have used or abused it or have seen it first hand. How a guy can review a gun he just took out of a case is pretty damn funny.

Success is determined by your ability to convince your audience you know what you're talking about. Not by actually KNOWING what you're talking about. The youtube phenoms are marketing to the lowest common denominator (13 year olds who have nothing better do to than cruise youtube looking for the guy with the sweetest jumping demos).

I trust what Kevp says because everyone here seems to have a pretty strong BS detector and they seem to trust him. Plus I hear you learn some pretty cool s*** being a Ranger.

 

[Russ D]

There are 5-10 guys on here that if they say anything, you just listen. Kev's in my top 3.

 

[clandestine]

I see what you did there...


Just kidding, I can't wait to read your review of that new modular Colt carbine if you get the chance.

I should have phrased that differently. My opinion means nothing about body gear because I dont use it enough, or test a wide enough variety to merit having a trustworthy opinion/review.

I meant gunsmiths for reviews about gun parts/accesories or weapons themselves only.

Like RissD said, the trigger pullers are the ones I take advice from on HOW to shoot and what gear to equip myself with if I have to make serious use of my weapon and gear.

I will be happy to give a thorough review if Colt brings that bad boy to the civy market.

 

[clandestine]

There are 5-10 guys on here that if they say anything, you just listen. Kev's in my top 3.

Success is determined by your ability to convince your audience you know what you're talking about. Not by actually KNOWING what you're talking about. The youtube phenoms are marketing to the lowest common denominator (13 year olds who have nothing better do to than cruise youtube looking for the guy with the sweetest jumping demos).

I trust what Kevp says because everyone here seems to have a pretty strong BS detector and they seem to trust him. Plus I hear you learn some pretty cool s*** being a Ranger.

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

I got a pretty good chuckle watching him jump up and down and try to shake the mag loose.

 

[JMintzer]

I got a pretty good chuckle watching him jump up and down and try to shake the mag loose.

He is a bit hyper, isn't he?


Jamie

 

[Kevp]

Believe it or not, MSM is on a lot of boards and even does manufacturer interviews at SHOT. I saw him filming Kyle Lamb demonstrating the VTAC sling one year. He is free advertising and airsofters spend money too. In case you didn't know, he is the guy that makes alot of these patches. I still wouldn't be relying on his tactical prowess.....hello J Mintzer....hint, hint.