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Didn't want to muck up the armor guide thread with this. Not surprisingly, I'm having trouble finding the more recommended carriers actually in stock anywhere. Does anyone have suggestions for "acceptable until after the election or so" 10x12 plate carriers that are actually in stock?
I’ve been looking at the LA Police Gear carrier. Then again - I’m no expert.
https://ferroconcepts.com/products/t...31246875885683
great carrier.
https://www.spartanarmorsystems.com/
Check out their "short lead time" products page, usually have some decent carriers and good certified plates/soft armor.
https://www.skdtac.com/Plate-Carrier...show=28&page=1
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Buy properly sized plates first, then a carrier that fits them.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArgentFix
1) Plate carriers are sized to the plates not to you.
2) Some plates are too thick for some carriers
3) Some plates are "in conjuction with" meaning they are only rated when backed by kevlar soft armor. If you are using just a plate carier you need plate shaped/sized kevlar backers to pur behind your ICW plates. ICW plates with backers can be too thick for certain carriers.
I should have specified I have two 10x12 Hesco L210 plates on the way. As a civilian, these plus a "passable" carrier should meet my needs for the near future.Quote:
Originally Posted by HCM
I appreciate all the suggestions and info. I am new to armor.
I am a satisfied user of the Velocity Systems Scarab
https://www.velsyst.com/collections/plate-carriers
They offer a variety of styles for a variety of uses. Perhaps the there is one here to suit your particular needs. Professional quality gear. When dealing with life sustaining equipment, quality matters.
I'd recommend something like this: https://www.optactical.com/fispslullipl.html
That style is usually cheaper than a carrier with more features, somewhat concealable, and helps resist the temptaion to LARP since it only holds plates.
Thats even lower profile that the version offered by VS. That carrier and something like a Unity Tactical clutch belt might be a great combination.Quote:
Originally Posted by krax
https://www.unitytactical.com/product/clutch-belt/
I bought a Ferro Concepts Slickster about 18 months ago. For my needs it's a great carrier.Quote:
Originally Posted by breakingtime91
Still liking the Shellback Banshee. It's available from several sources, including optics planet, LA Police gear, etc. Upgraded mine with a Beez Combat Systems skeletal cumberbund w/ FS tubes.
Never rockin' a PC without tubes again.
Beez has alot of great carriers too.
I’m a big fan of the Crye JPC. I’ve got a 1.0. I’ve had a bunch of different carriers. I like this one the best. A quick search shows a bunch of “in stock” options.
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Doesn't look any of these are in stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason M
This is a great thread right now. I've almost been tempted to buy something cheap until a true carrier is available, but it's like throwing money out of the window. I do see some JPC 1.0 available as well but not much more than that.
I woiuld like to get a Slickster or Spiritus LV-119 but they are just a pipe dream right now and for the near future.
I just bought a pair of Hesco L210s so I am looking for a plate carrier. All my Armor experience is Army with the IBA. I am thinking I want more minimalist - any feedback on the Grey Ghost Gear Minimalist? I do not want to get bulked up again like my IBA days with vest, plates, full basic load.
Not surprising that a lot of plate carriers are out of stock. Also noted that a number of plate carriers are "modular" and I get confused about buying a PC but then having to buy cumberbunds, etc. I think I am looking for a simple all in one minimalist solution.
Blue Force Gear has a large multi cam carrier in stock. I’ve never worn one of theirs but I was at a Forge Tactical class last fall and the instructors were wearing them. They looked pretty streamlined.Quote:
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I’ve been checking these out https://www.chasetactical.com/produc...-carrier-socc/Quote:
Originally Posted by ArgentFix
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OPTactical just sent an email saying they have Multicam JPC 2.0s.
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I have a brand new spare, medium spiritus LV-119 in multicam. JPC are great too
Thanks to this forum for getting lots of advice on plate and plate carriers. As stated before, HESCO L210s inbound. Now got a Spiritus LV119 inbound thanks to @theJanitor. Moved into the modern era from my IBA.Quote:
Originally Posted by ranger
I have Hesco 210’s in a Blue Force Plateminus with a triple ten speed shingle on the front. My thoughts are that I can run it slick and concealed if need be, or add some mags without adding much bulk. To me as a civilian this fits my needs better that a more overtly-built setup.
If you want a concealable plate carrier, go with something like the First Spear Slick, which is concealable under a sweatshirt, with thin enough plates. If you want something that will carry more than plates, but is still concealable-ish, get something like a Velocity Systems LEPC with Swiftclip attachments, so you can add or remove a chest rig as needed. Or better, get both and swap the plates between the carriers as needed.
The Ferro Slickster is the more scalable PC, and starts out the most minimal.
Already mentioned but I'll add to the JPC rec's., a DUSM bud just got his & we're trying to decide who we'll use for a 1st Spear tubes mod. for ours.
Axl Advanced has you covered with out permanently modifying it and a bunch of other stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldRunner/CSAT Neighbor
https://www.axladvanced.com/collecti...ubes-adapter-1
Thx for that KP, will take a look to see how they stack up vs. MOS’s offering below.Quote:
Originally Posted by karmapolice
https://mostactical.com/collections/...-upgrades-mods
Axl is good to go, good folks and great quality. This is a newer high top zipper top for my MK4 chassis but I have run the og one for a couple years now.Quote:
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...51e43630_b.jpg