Russian Vest Recommendations

SnakeHead · September 17th, 2009, 23:01

Hi all, I am a airsoft newbie and wanna play russia.

I saw the following vest in ebay, which seems to be a good deal:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Splav-Spetsn...d=p3286.c0.m14

Does anyone own one of this?? I saw some russians wear this vest.

Another other good recommendations for AK vest?? Thanks smile.gif

Conscript · September 17th, 2009, 23:21

You want to play Russia? In a game of Risk?

SnakeHead · September 18th, 2009, 05:26

Hi Conscript~ I wanna dress in russian style in wargames ;-)

Do you have any cool suggestions?

Skruface · September 18th, 2009, 20:27

Well, if you want to look "Russian", go with real surplus Russian gear...I did.

I got a Pioneer M23 chestrig made in Russia by a company called SPLAV. It's out of production now, but you can find them for under $100 on EBAY sometimes. A good place to buy Russkie gear is http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/.

Also, a great airsoft site dedicated to Russian impressions is http://www.red-alliance.net/

BootYourFace · September 18th, 2009, 20:32

Grad 1, grad 2, or 6sh92-5 would be my recommendations. All the same for the most part, but different camo's.

Another one I've recently picked up is the Smersh. Its more to my liking as I'm not all that much into chest rigs.

SnakeHead · September 19th, 2009, 23:59

Wow~ $100 including shipping??

I think M23 looks cool too~ Do you think it is good in term of practical use?

Conscript · September 20th, 2009, 00:01

I wouldn't reccomend SPLAV stuff, somewhat low quality compared to the higher quality manufacturers (SPOSN, NPOSM, ANA).

Getting a vest depends on what branch of the Russian Army/Armed Forces that you want to create a kit out of, if you don't want to do an impression per se, any vest will be good for you.

GSK88 · September 20th, 2009, 00:48

What is the Russian body armour? I only see them in chest harness really. Anyone make a good repro or would I have to search one out on ebay?

Conscript · September 20th, 2009, 00:54

There are tens of variations of Russian body armor, and they are very expensive, no one makes repro's of Russian gear yet.

You can search ebay for the real deal, expect to pay $500+

SnakeHead · September 20th, 2009, 01:02

Hi Conscript, do you mind telling us more about how bad is the quality of Splav's stuff?

Skruface · September 20th, 2009, 02:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conscript

I wouldn't reccomend SPLAV stuff, somewhat low quality compared to the higher quality manufacturers (SPOSN, NPOSM, ANA).

My M23 Pioneer looks almost brand new after 6 years. The thing is built like a tank - double or triple box-stitched everywhere. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles of MOLLE gear, but fits enough (8) mags and has an internal stowage pocket for maps and/or killrags or whatever. Maybe their newer stuff is crap, but the M23 is a can't-miss deal.

Conscript · September 20th, 2009, 02:15

I never said it was bad, I am only comparing it to the other manufacturers, if you know someone with SPOSN or ANA gear, go try it on, nothing else will compare. Keep in mind, SPLAV makes gear for the commercial market as well, while SPOSN and ANA have actual Russian military contracts to specifically make and tailor gear that the army requires.

Texas · September 20th, 2009, 04:20

there is a big difference: to wear russian LBV or dress "in russian style"..

what do yo want to choose?
Which period? Type of unit? Have any photo how do you want to "dress"?

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September 17th, 2009, 23:01	#1
SnakeHead Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009	Russian Vest Recommendations Hi all, I am a airsoft newbie and wanna play russia. I saw the following vest in ebay, which seems to be a good deal: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Splav-Spetsn...d=p3286.c0.m14 Does anyone own one of this?? I saw some russians wear this vest. Another other good recommendations for AK vest?? Thanks smile.gif

September 18th, 2009, 20:32	#5
BootYourFace face booty man Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Grad 1, grad 2, or 6sh92-5 would be my recommendations. All the same for the most part, but different camo's. Another one I've recently picked up is the Smersh. Its more to my liking as I'm not all that much into chest rigs. __________________ I'm drinking wine and eating cheese, catching some rays, you know.

September 20th, 2009, 00:48	#8
GSK88 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: T-dot	What is the Russian body armour? I only see them in chest harness really. Anyone make a good repro or would I have to search one out on ebay? __________________

September 17th, 2009, 23:21	#2
Conscript AKaholic Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GTA	You want to play Russia? In a game of Risk?

September 18th, 2009, 05:26	#3
SnakeHead Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009	Hi Conscript~ I wanna dress in russian style in wargames ;-) Do you have any cool suggestions?

September 19th, 2009, 23:59	#6
SnakeHead Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009	Wow~ $100 including shipping?? I think M23 looks cool too~ Do you think it is good in term of practical use?

September 20th, 2009, 00:01	#7
Conscript AKaholic Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GTA	I wouldn't reccomend SPLAV stuff, somewhat low quality compared to the higher quality manufacturers (SPOSN, NPOSM, ANA). Getting a vest depends on what branch of the Russian Army/Armed Forces that you want to create a kit out of, if you don't want to do an impression per se, any vest will be good for you.

September 20th, 2009, 00:54	#9
Conscript AKaholic Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GTA	There are tens of variations of Russian body armor, and they are very expensive, no one makes repro's of Russian gear yet. You can search ebay for the real deal, expect to pay $500+

September 20th, 2009, 01:02	#10
SnakeHead Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009	Hi Conscript, do you mind telling us more about how bad is the quality of Splav's stuff?

September 20th, 2009, 02:15	#12
Conscript AKaholic Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GTA	I never said it was bad, I am only comparing it to the other manufacturers, if you know someone with SPOSN or ANA gear, go try it on, nothing else will compare. Keep in mind, SPLAV makes gear for the commercial market as well, while SPOSN and ANA have actual Russian military contracts to specifically make and tailor gear that the army requires.

September 20th, 2009, 04:20	#13
Texas Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Odessa, Ukraine	there is a big difference: to wear russian LBV or dress "in russian style".. what do yo want to choose? Which period? Type of unit? Have any photo how do you want to "dress"? __________________

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