HSGI Warlord V2 / TAG Chest Rig - Sidearm Solutions

Kane · June 23rd, 2006, 23:12

I'm looking at grabbing a TAG Chest rig in OD, http://www.oneshottactical.com/merch...tegory_Code=CR, but I'm not sure how I'm going to carry my sidearm. I'm not a big fan of web belts, so does anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks, Brent

Also, seeing how the chest rig fits 3 M16 mags, it should be able to do 2 G36 no problem eh?

odp · June 24th, 2006, 01:33

It'll fit 2 G36 if you clip them together and then cut off the outside tabs off each mag.

You could always get a leg-mounted holster. If your sidearm is small enough, it'll fit in one of the far side pouches - not going to be fast to draw though.

Kane · June 24th, 2006, 02:38

I do have an Eagle drop leg holster, but wouldn't the high-riding chest rig belt be too high for the drop leg to attached to?

Goldman · June 24th, 2006, 03:13

Not really, they are chest rigs, not bibs. When adjusted properly, the belt when attached to the loops will sit around your waist.

firemachine69 · June 24th, 2006, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane

I do have an Eagle drop leg holster, but wouldn't the high-riding chest rig belt be too high for the drop leg to attached to?

The chest rig and your belt would be completely seperate. Personally, I'd advise against this chest rig for the sole reason that there is zero modularity. Get a TT Mav, and mount a MOLLE holster:

on

You don't have many other options available to you (item-type wise - there are plenty of other manufacturers).

Kane · June 24th, 2006, 14:02

Well, I did look at the MAV as an option, but turned away from it as the shoulder straps have no padding in them. When loaded down with mags, NVG's, and a bit of food, I can imagine that it would be uncomfortable to wear for any length of time without body armour. Besides, I've never been much or a modular kind of guy, so the fact that it's not, doesn't bother me at all.

So Goldman, if I'm reading right, I should be able to wear a padded patrol belt with the rig and run with a drop-leg holster - if it's adjusted properly?

odp · June 24th, 2006, 14:05

Get an X-harness for the MAV if you want padding.

You can always wear a belt with almost anything.

GovernmentGrant · June 24th, 2006, 16:05

I used to have an Uncle Mike's inside-the-belt holster that I used to carry a sidearm on a chest rig. Any brand of holster should work though. I had to rig up some sort of retention strap to keep the pistol inside the holster. It stayed in place pretty decently, although with a lot of crawling sometimes the holster would be very close to unclipping from the chest rig.

Got the idea from this website:

http://www.savvysurvivor.com/tactical_vests.htm

Scroll down the page a bit and there's a picture of a guy in a chest rig with an indie-the-belt holster clipped on.

Kane · June 25th, 2006, 16:39

Expanding on the above thread: How is the HSGI Warlord V2 in hot weather? Is it brutal to wear as a rig all day?

Farmboy · June 25th, 2006, 18:03

Just got back from Pet. and to answer a few questions:

The TAG "Rifleman" chest rig has a holster/pouch behind the left C9 drum pouch so in a pinch you don't need a D/L holster.

The belt and chest rig would be worn seperately as there is no need to attach them. The padded patrol belts are great for drop leg rigs, Or just a plain riggers belt or plain belt.

Both the Warlord and the TAG chest rigs are the most popular with my CF customers right now for overseas. No problem on wearing them all day in hot weather. A few of us also shot matches these last two Sat. wearing TAG RBAV, Warlords, Wee/Wasatches and various vests. When it's hot it doesn't matter what you wear!!

Kane · June 25th, 2006, 19:04

Shot you an email there Farmboy.

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June 23rd, 2006, 23:12	#1
Kane Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, BC	HSGI Warlord V2 / TAG Chest Rig - Sidearm Solutions I'm looking at grabbing a TAG Chest rig in OD, http://www.oneshottactical.com/merch...tegory_Code=CR, but I'm not sure how I'm going to carry my sidearm. I'm not a big fan of web belts, so does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks, Brent Also, seeing how the chest rig fits 3 M16 mags, it should be able to do 2 G36 no problem eh? __________________ “You hear the far-off crack of a rifle, your fate finally registering in your subconscious far too late as the white hot bullet penetrates your skull. Another round slams into the chamber even as your lifeless body falls to the ground…”---Unknown sniper “Invisible souls leave .308 holes.”----USMC Recon Sniper

June 24th, 2006, 02:38	#3
Kane Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, BC	I do have an Eagle drop leg holster, but wouldn't the high-riding chest rig belt be too high for the drop leg to attached to? __________________ “You hear the far-off crack of a rifle, your fate finally registering in your subconscious far too late as the white hot bullet penetrates your skull. Another round slams into the chamber even as your lifeless body falls to the ground…”---Unknown sniper “Invisible souls leave .308 holes.”----USMC Recon Sniper

June 24th, 2006, 03:13	#4
Goldman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	Not really, they are chest rigs, not bibs. When adjusted properly, the belt when attached to the loops will sit around your waist. __________________ Maybe you'll find someone else to help you. Maybe black mesa... THAT WAS A JOKE, ha ha, fat chance. My Buy/Sell 1337ness rating

June 24th, 2006, 01:33	#2
odp Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver	It'll fit 2 G36 if you clip them together and then cut off the outside tabs off each mag. You could always get a leg-mounted holster. If your sidearm is small enough, it'll fit in one of the far side pouches - not going to be fast to draw though.

June 24th, 2006, 14:02	#6
Kane Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, BC	Well, I did look at the MAV as an option, but turned away from it as the shoulder straps have no padding in them. When loaded down with mags, NVG's, and a bit of food, I can imagine that it would be uncomfortable to wear for any length of time without body armour. Besides, I've never been much or a modular kind of guy, so the fact that it's not, doesn't bother me at all. So Goldman, if I'm reading right, I should be able to wear a padded patrol belt with the rig and run with a drop-leg holster - if it's adjusted properly? __________________ “You hear the far-off crack of a rifle, your fate finally registering in your subconscious far too late as the white hot bullet penetrates your skull. Another round slams into the chamber even as your lifeless body falls to the ground…”---Unknown sniper “Invisible souls leave .308 holes.”----USMC Recon Sniper

June 24th, 2006, 14:05	#7
odp Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver	Get an X-harness for the MAV if you want padding. You can always wear a belt with almost anything.

June 24th, 2006, 16:05	#8
GovernmentGrant Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Alberta	I used to have an Uncle Mike's inside-the-belt holster that I used to carry a sidearm on a chest rig. Any brand of holster should work though. I had to rig up some sort of retention strap to keep the pistol inside the holster. It stayed in place pretty decently, although with a lot of crawling sometimes the holster would be very close to unclipping from the chest rig. Got the idea from this website: http://www.savvysurvivor.com/tactical_vests.htm Scroll down the page a bit and there's a picture of a guy in a chest rig with an indie-the-belt holster clipped on.

June 25th, 2006, 16:39	#9
Kane Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, BC	Expanding on the above thread: How is the HSGI Warlord V2 in hot weather? Is it brutal to wear as a rig all day? __________________ “You hear the far-off crack of a rifle, your fate finally registering in your subconscious far too late as the white hot bullet penetrates your skull. Another round slams into the chamber even as your lifeless body falls to the ground…”---Unknown sniper “Invisible souls leave .308 holes.”----USMC Recon Sniper

June 25th, 2006, 18:03	#10
Farmboy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Trenton Area	Just got back from Pet. and to answer a few questions: The TAG "Rifleman" chest rig has a holster/pouch behind the left C9 drum pouch so in a pinch you don't need a D/L holster. The belt and chest rig would be worn seperately as there is no need to attach them. The padded patrol belts are great for drop leg rigs, Or just a plain riggers belt or plain belt. Both the Warlord and the TAG chest rigs are the most popular with my CF customers right now for overseas. No problem on wearing them all day in hot weather. A few of us also shot matches these last two Sat. wearing TAG RBAV, Warlords, Wee/Wasatches and various vests. When it's hot it doesn't matter what you wear!! __________________ Official Merchant of War. Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Blue Force Gear, Knights Armament, Rainier Arms, High Ground, Battle Comp, Multitasker and more! http://oneshottactical.com/ One Shot Tactical Inc.

June 25th, 2006, 19:04	#11
Kane Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, BC	Shot you an email there Farmboy. __________________ “You hear the far-off crack of a rifle, your fate finally registering in your subconscious far too late as the white hot bullet penetrates your skull. Another round slams into the chamber even as your lifeless body falls to the ground…”---Unknown sniper “Invisible souls leave .308 holes.”----USMC Recon Sniper

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