AR15 Mag Chest Rigs or Vests

Gideon · May 22nd, 2008, 10:17 PM

Question folks, I recently purchased an AR15 and would like to get a simple, minimal chest rig or vest to hold 3-4 mags for when I go to the range, take a hike, or in case I would ever need to go into a defensive mode.

I'd seen 1000's of vests of every description and most of them are TOO much for a guy like me and my needs. I did find a small chest rig called a mini-mav by Tactical Tailor that seem perfect as it holds 3 30 round mags close to the chest, however, they no longer sell them. I did find one guy on Ebay selling them but it would put the combined cost (the chest rig + the seperate 3 mag pouch) at nearly $100 with shipping.

I've looked at belt rigs but haven't found anything either.

Have any of you found a simple, minimalist type chest or belt rig to hold a few 30 rounders? If so I'd love to hear your solution.

There's a place near me that gives AR15 training and i'd like to take a class just for fun but they require a vest of some kind.

So what do you use?
Thanks in advance for your time!

Chuck R. · May 22nd, 2008, 11:16 PM

I used this chest rig from SKD in a carbine class a couple weeks ago. Worked well and at $79 didn't break the bank. 3 of us in the class had them and they've gotten pretty good reviews from what I've read. It will hold up to 8 AR mags and 4 pistol mags.

Eagle Chest Rig, Universal/SKD Version

Chuck

Erik · May 28th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Eagle gear is top shelf, and SKD Tactical is a good vendor to deal with. They offer several options, along with the one already posted:
CHEST RIGS

Diamondback Tactical has some good kit at decent price points:
Battlelab Tactical Racks - Diamondback Tactical

I've used both and can report being a satisfied customer.

Best - Erik

HK91 · May 28th, 2008, 11:39 PM

Be careful when using a pistol while wearing a chest rig.

Saw a guy shoot himself in the leg doing that.

HotGuns · May 28th, 2008, 11:52 PM

BlackHawk's got several. Its good stuff.

BLACKHAWK ! * Chest Rigs > Harnesses / Pouches

rocky · May 29th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Honestly, for occasional use a vest or chest rig from Cheaperthandirt or a similar inexpensive rig should be fine.

jwhite75 · May 29th, 2008, 10:55 AM

That SKD rig is nice and relatively inexpensive. I am def ordering one.

Erik · June 2nd, 2008, 05:36 PM

"Be careful when using a pistol while wearing a chest rig. Saw a guy shoot himself in the leg doing that."

I'm curous, how did the presence of the chest rig contribute to the shooting?

jsebens · June 2nd, 2008, 07:50 PM

If this is the incident up at Suarez, wasn't it the shooter's own fault for a) flagging himself with the muzzle, and b) having his finger on the trigger?

Gideon · June 3rd, 2008, 12:07 AM

Thanks for the good info guys; that one chest rig looks more than adequate!
Thanks!

May 22nd, 2008, 10:17 PM	#1
Gideon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 679	AR15 Mag Chest Rigs or Vests Question folks, I recently purchased an AR15 and would like to get a simple, minimal chest rig or vest to hold 3-4 mags for when I go to the range, take a hike, or in case I would ever need to go into a defensive mode. I'd seen 1000's of vests of every description and most of them are TOO much for a guy like me and my needs. I did find a small chest rig called a mini-mav by Tactical Tailor that seem perfect as it holds 3 30 round mags close to the chest, however, they no longer sell them. I did find one guy on Ebay selling them but it would put the combined cost (the chest rig + the seperate 3 mag pouch) at nearly $100 with shipping. I've looked at belt rigs but haven't found anything either. Have any of you found a simple, minimalist type chest or belt rig to hold a few 30 rounders? If so I'd love to hear your solution. There's a place near me that gives AR15 training and i'd like to take a class just for fun but they require a vest of some kind. So what do you use? Thanks in advance for your time! __________________ God Bless Gideon Jer 33:3

May 22nd, 2008, 11:16 PM	#2
Chuck R. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leavenworth, KS Posts: 226	I used this chest rig from SKD in a carbine class a couple weeks ago. Worked well and at $79 didn't break the bank. 3 of us in the class had them and they've gotten pretty good reviews from what I've read. It will hold up to 8 AR mags and 4 pistol mags. Eagle Chest Rig, Universal/SKD Version Chuck __________________ homo homini lupus

May 28th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#3
Erik Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 135	Eagle gear is top shelf, and SKD Tactical is a good vendor to deal with. They offer several options, along with the one already posted: CHEST RIGS Diamondback Tactical has some good kit at decent price points: Battlelab Tactical Racks - Diamondback Tactical I've used both and can report being a satisfied customer. Best - Erik __________________ God, country, family.

May 28th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#5
HotGuns VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,425	BlackHawk's got several. Its good stuff. BLACKHAWK ! * Chest Rigs > Harnesses / Pouches __________________ AR. CHL Instr. One of Satan's greatest achievements is to fool you into believing that he doesn't exist.

May 29th, 2008, 10:47 AM	#6
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,090	Honestly, for occasional use a vest or chest rig from Cheaperthandirt or a similar inexpensive rig should be fine. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

May 28th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#4
HK91 Ex Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 10	Be careful when using a pistol while wearing a chest rig. Saw a guy shoot himself in the leg doing that.

May 29th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#7
jwhite75 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 421	That SKD rig is nice and relatively inexpensive. I am def ordering one. __________________ Remember to PILLAGE Before you burn.

June 2nd, 2008, 05:36 PM	#8
Erik Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 135	"Be careful when using a pistol while wearing a chest rig. Saw a guy shoot himself in the leg doing that." I'm curous, how did the presence of the chest rig contribute to the shooting? __________________ God, country, family.

June 2nd, 2008, 07:50 PM	#9
jsebens Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 73	If this is the incident up at Suarez, wasn't it the shooter's own fault for a) flagging himself with the muzzle, and b) having his finger on the trigger?

June 3rd, 2008, 12:07 AM	#10
Gideon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 679	Thanks for the good info guys; that one chest rig looks more than adequate! Thanks! __________________ God Bless Gideon Jer 33:3

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