WTB: Plate Carrier or Chest Rig - DFW

[spud]

Starting to look for a plate carrier or chest rig. New or used but not damaged too bad. Right now I have a few options in mind, but would like to see if I could keep the money here first.

Post up here or PM me.

[gigag04]

What size plates are you wanting to run?

[spud]

Forgive my ignorance on this issue. I assume it would be medium? Plates would be something farther down the list.

Here is a few links to what I am looking at. Any input or advice welcome.

http://www.skdtac.com/PIG_Plate_Carrier_p/pig.502.htm
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/vests-arm ... anced-vest
http://www.hsgi.us/proddetail.php?prod= ... mbo&cat=31

[gigag04]

Do you already have the plates?

What's your intended use?

There are various types and capabilities of personal armor ie. Concealable, BALCS, SPEAR, SAPI/ESAPI etc.

Some carriers are modular and can fit different platforms, while others cannot.

[spud]

I currently do not own any armor at all. The use will be for training classes, pistol and carbine.

[McKnife]

Take a look at this one if you only plan on running plates in the future. Plenty of molle for attaching stuff.
http://www.lapolicegear.com/tag-plate-carrier.html

If you ever plan on running soft armor (non-rifle protection), then you might want to consider something else.

Personally, I like to keep my soft armor and plates separate. Get yourself a plate carrier (and level III or IV plates) for 'tactical' and 'known-threat' scenarios and get a some concealable armor (IIIA) for less-likely scenarios.

Good luck to you.

[spud]

That is a good deal. Thank you for the link and information!

[HotRod68Camaro]

I have an Eagle Plate Carrier with Cummerbund in OD, size L. Let me know if your interested.