Chest Rigs-non armor

[Jct1911]

Any familiar with non-armor carrying chest rigs?
My minimum requirements are 3 m4 mags and 3pistol mags. 4 and 4 would be better. I'd also if possible like to mount a holster for pistol. No need for armor carrying, med bag or hydration attachment.
I've looked at HSGI,BFG,Esstac, mayflower, but really not sure where to go. Don't want cheap crap but don't want to drop $300 either. It'd be nice to be able to swap platforms from 1911-glock or m4-308 without too much hassle. Any experience and details appreciated! Pics are cool too.

[gjohnsoniv]

I'll bite.  I have Esstac, Mayflower, had SOE, and have some HSGI pouches.  Esstac is my current favorite due to the back panels being able to be swapped out.  Plus Stu, the owner of Esstac is a super nice guy and easy to work with.  The Mayflower UW Gen IV is also nice but won't fit .308 magazines.

[shotgunshooter]

I like Esstac and OSOE. I prefer Original SOE. I am confused whether you want something like a small slick Rig or a big ass mall ninja type Rig (something like a Condor with more crap than Carter has pills). From what I understand I would steer you to SOE to get a AK/M4 Micro Rig and then get some velcro pistol pouchs. You could also get a holster to go in it. I'll post links. Just know if you go SOE you will wait awhile but it will be worth it. Follow the directions on the site and don't be stupid and you'll be fine.

http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/micro-rigs/products/akm4-micro-rig
http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/holsters/products/adjustable-velcro-holster
http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/holsters/products/slide-holster
http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/magazine-pouches/products/triple-pistol-magazine-pouch
http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/magazine-pouches/products/velcro-backed-pistol-mag-card
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[CommsNBombs]

For your needs I actually reccomend a surplus Army issue FLC (Fighting Load Carrier) - you can even pull out the waist retention strap and make a "battle belt"

Or you can do with a Voodoo Tactical drop down rig, just as good, slightly less molle

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[Jct1911]

I like Esstac and OSOE. I prefer Original SOE. I am confused whether you want something like a small slick Rig or a big ass mall ninja type Rig (something like a Condor with more crap than Carter has pills). From what I understand I would steer you to SOE to get a AK/M4 Micro Rig and then get some velcro pistol pouchs. You could also get a holster to go in it. I'll post links. Just know if you go SOE you will wait awhile but it will be worth it. Follow the directions on the site and don't be stupid and you'll be fine.

http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/micro-rigs/products/akm4-micro-rig
http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/holsters/products/adjustable-velcro-holster
http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/holsters/products/slide-holster
http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/magazine-pouches/products/triple-pistol-magazine-pouch
http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/magazine-pouches/products/velcro-backed-pistol-mag-card
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"Mall ninja", no. Really looking for something that does what my 3gun stuff does but sans shotgun. This would be for certain shoots/matches/classes where the competition belt just won't do. The biggest "if" is secure mounting of a pistol. Being able to grab and go like my comp gear would be nice. I'm kinda thinking at this point that Esstac trim bush with a few pistol tacos might do the trick. Only problem with osoe is the wait/uncertainty of delivery.

ETA: thanks to all who replied thus far Edited January 5, 2016 by Jct1911

[gjohnsoniv]

Nice part about Esstac is that you could probably have pistol pouches and a holster sewn into a back panel if you went with a larger model up from the Trim Bush.

[shotgunshooter]

"Mall ninja", no. Really looking for something that does what my 3gun stuff does but sans shotgun. This would be for certain shoots/matches/classes where the competition belt just won't do. The biggest "if" is secure mounting of a pistol. Being able to grab and go like my comp gear would be nice. I'm kinda thinking at this point that Esstac trim bush with a few pistol tacos might do the trick. Only problem with osoe is the wait/uncertainty of delivery.

ETA: thanks to all who replied thus far

I'm not trying to be an ass just nice to know what you were gonna use it for. That really dictates what rig you get.

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[Jct1911]

I'm not trying to be an ass just nice to know what you were gonna use it for. That really dictates what rig you get.

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No worries, didn't take it that way. Thanks again!

[raildog]

For what it's worth OSOE has moved to it new shop / location and from what i hear the wait times are down and production is way up i ordered some stuff between thanksgiving and Christmas it delivered in 16 days just be warned if you get impatient and become a keyboard bad a$$ you will get put on blast

[shotgunshooter]

For what it's worth OSOE has moved to it new shop / location and from what i hear the wait times are down and production is way up i ordered some stuff between thanksgiving and Christmas it delivered in 16 days just be warned if you get impatient and become a keyboard bad a$$ you will get put on blast

What did you order?

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[Jct1911]

For what it's worth OSOE has moved to it new shop / location and from what i hear the wait times are down and production is way up i ordered some stuff between thanksgiving and Christmas it delivered in 16 days just be warned if you get impatient and become a keyboard bad a$$ you will get put on blast

Nothing compared to the NFA game. Used to waiting for stuff I really want.

[raildog]

What did you order?

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http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/vehicle/products/vehicle-visor-cover http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/bags-packs-cases/products/vehicle-medical-bag http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/belts/products/edc-low-profile-belt-without-velcro-lining-size-36-to-44 http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/micro-rigs/products/akm4-micro-rig

[jmevis]

SOE or HSGI. I have a shot gun chest rig from soe. It works great as a 3 gun rig. It can hold 2 AR mag pouches and 12 or more shot gun shells. How ever when ever I go out and shoot/train/compete. I always seem to find my self grabbing the HSGI Costa Leg Rig. 

Edited January 6, 2016 by jmevis

[shotgunshooter]

http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/vehicle/products/vehicle-visor-cover http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/bags-packs-cases/products/vehicle-medical-bag http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/belts/products/edc-low-profile-belt-without-velcro-lining-size-36-to-44 http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/micro-rigs/products/akm4-micro-rig

What color Micro rig? I'm hoping to catch them with one color in inventory but I doubt I will.

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[jmevis]

What color Micro rig? I'm hoping to catch them with one color in inventory but I doubt I will.

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They run a lot of Tan, Multi-cam, and black hardly ever OD Green. 

[shotgunshooter]

They run a lot of Tan, Multi-cam, and black hardly ever OD Green.

I was either gonna go black or OD. Well I guess I'll put in an order now.

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[raildog]

What color Micro rig? I'm hoping to catch them with one color in inventory but I doubt I will.

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I went with pink multi cam for my mall ninja job so i fit in with all the mall walkers





















Just kidding black to go with my uniform scheme

[shotgunshooter]

I went with pink multi cam for my mall ninja job so i fit in with all the mall walkers





















Just kidding black to go with my uniform scheme

Pics or it didn't happen. Damn you had me excited for a second. LOL. I'll probably get tan since it will match my shotgun rig.

[raildog]

Pics or it didn't happen. Damn you had me excited for a second. LOL. I'll probably get tan since it will match my shotgun rig.

Im a big fan of tan all my tatcool stuff is but I'm a part time freelance security guard so i went with black so it looks some what presentable with the uniform put a adman pouch on it a small med kit and radio holster did it as a convenience thing more than anything i work a full time day job and do this at night and weekends keeps everything together in one place I've only worked the one job that i got it for once most of the places I work it's black slacks and white button down shirt so i don't know how much it will get used might end up in the gear for sale section

[shotgunshooter]

Im a big fan of tan all my tatcool stuff is but I'm a part time freelance security guard so i went with black so it looks some what presentable with the uniform put a adman pouch on it a small med kit and radio holster did it as a convenience thing more than anything i work a full time day job and do this at night and weekends keeps everything together in one place I've only worked the one job that i got it for once most of the places I work it's black slacks and white button down shirt so i don't know how much it will get used might end up in the gear for sale section

If you go to sell it just PM me and I'll buy it off you.

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[Shaggy]

Don't know if this is what you are looking for but I just got one of there Ten- Speed Mp7 chest rig and its great. Give them a look and see if it will work. www.blueforcegear.com