The center is located pocket for documents; it is possible to arrange additional defense usually mild type of ballistic fabric. In addition, there are special loops to accommodate the additional belt, where you can arrange the necessary equipment: a flask, trenching shovel, a gas mask. “Pioneer” is made of high-strength synthetic fabrics. An interesting design of the pockets of the store. They cut corners. It provides fast water pouring out of his pocket: if she got there, then the lead should be as fast as possible, in addition, the angles, usually – the weakest point which is prone to abrasion, so their absence, as it increases the structural strength. What could be damaged, just missing. This design has some drawbacks. So in my pocket easily gets dirty, and this may affect the efficiency of weapons.

“Bra” model “Pioneer”.

There are places for attaching pouches for VOG-25, radios and other items of equipment. At a hanging belt can be placed a shovel and a flask. Such a construction is due to the large dorsal panels more efficiently, because the loads on the panel are distributed more evenly. Furthermore, there is more rigid fixation at the expense of a large number of adjusting straps tightly Crowd vest on a figure on other police discharge vests.

Mini-unloading for operational staff.

The vest can be quickly put on and remove. To do this in front of the zipper is. Lightning is made particularly strong, but nevertheless is an element of insecurity, because under heavy load it can disperse, and its pollution or partial failure may result in loss of efficiency. On this basis, issued discharge vest and to carry out special operations. “Tarzan” M-24. Structurally it is similar to the previous model, but has other equipment. Because of these operations are transient firing contacts, it does not require a large number of cartridges, but the types of weapons can be very diverse. Therefore applied the universal pouches that are placed: 32 rounds of 12 gauge, 2 shops AK or 8 shops to machine pistol “Cedars-Kleen.

Discharge vest series “Tarzan” M-22.

Pocket of gas cans with “cherry”, a pocket under the radio with the control (radios can be quite different). Pocket under the big lamp type Maglayt “, a pocket under the knife. (Here the old is calculated on the knife in the conventional design, in the foreign models in such equipment includes a folding tactical knife) pocket mask or 3 stores PM. Pocket under the IPP. Place mounting cuffs, a pocket for documents and two cartridges pouch for additional equipment.

The product can be combined with a climbing harness. Russian products are essentially the original development, but some designs – in fact a direct compilation of samples of known western companies that have this great experience. Foreign construction of such equipment is very diverse. For example, in an original executed mini-”bra” for urban use.

Its little bib is made of high strength mesh fixed on the two shoulder straps. In the bib is a radio station, spare magazines and handcuffs. There are options to mounting the gun on his chest and back-shop. Unloading system can be performed on the basis of the shoulder straps and lap belt. Such a system is practical and can be used for a variety of options for configuration. For example, the belt cartridge pouches there are two shops, two cartridge pouch for grenades, cases for flasks. Behind posted a small removable bag.

“Tarzan” M-22
More complex systems are executed as a waistcoat, but with a simplified design of the back, with a sidewall vest connected by a belt drive system. For example, “Tarzan” M-22. Adjustment is made on the back and sides, therefore you can adjust the vest from the 46 th to 68 th in size and in height from 164 cm to 200 cm vest can accommodate 8 shops AK or RPK 4 shops, 4 hand grenades, three flares, or 2 missiles and a lantern, a pharmacy, two pockets for documents, two cartridge pouch for additional equipment 140h 100×30 mm.

Almost all the equipment in police discharge vests, weapons and ammunition must be easily stored, preferably so that they can be extracted quickly and without any problems. Given the richness of modern riot gear, it is quite a difficult task, for which decision and has developed handling vests. The first such vests put pilots who crash when leaving the aircraft had to carry on his emergency equipment to survive. In high-speed aircraft is solved by embedding itself in the NAZ ejection system, and for those aircraft, where it was not, for example, transport aircraft and helicopters, NAZ located on vests. Later, in such a way have become and ammunition.

“Bra” can be worn in different ways.
Now unloading vest – an indispensable accessory special operations and local conflicts. Unloading vests vary greatly in their design depending on the task. One case of a saboteur, spy equipment and another to conduct anti terrorist operations. Hence the variety of existing models and even a variety of policy approaches. Two basic types of layout – this in the form of a vest, hence, in fact, the name, and in the form of unloading system. There are intermediate models, the so-called “bra”. This is a bib, which houses the ammunition and various additional equipment. According to rumors, these products first appeared in Vietnam, where they played both the role of uniforms and body armor. The fact that a double row of shops AK-47, which consisted in service Vietnamese, not filtered by a bullet. The reason is that the store was an AK-47 steel.

Therefore, four layers of hardened steel, plus four layers cartridges provide a good defense. Given the small increase in Vietnamese, the stores covered practically most of the vital organs. In addition, in the tropics use a normal bullet-proof vest is quite difficult. The Americans, however, were obviously – very much like to live. Therefore the “bra” was convenient not only as an outfit, but also as a means of body armor. Developers bullet-proof vests were joking that the Kalashnikov has developed not only the best in the world machine, but the easiest body armor. However, after the appearance of plastic shopping protective properties have dropped significantly, but now the use of shopping as a passive reservation has not lost its relevance. The presence of shops on the chest simplified reloading weapons.

Classic “bra”
Classic “bra” – it is self-regulating system, as worn on two intersecting belts, which themselves occupy a position. Adjust the only remains of their length. By pluses include the fact that the “bra” is easy to put on and also easy to reset, which is very important because in some situations, such as injury, it is important to rapidly get rid of the combat system.

Classic “bra” domestic production “Pioneer” M-23. It is governed by the growth of 4b-th to 68 th in size. This uneven sizes rather superfluous for police discharge vests, since people have different dimensions, in addition, must take into account the presence of warm clothing or body armor. Therefore, adjustment of 1-2 size is useful even when using equipment by the same person. A classic set of ammunition – a double load. This approach – the result of actual combat, when the availability of ammunition is an extra chance to survive. Therefore, the “Pioneer” is 8 shops AK 2 in each of the four pockets. Or 4 shops from PKK-10. These pockets, occupy the central part of the system and are equipped with long flaps with Velcro. The grenades VOG-25 (standard ammunition) are available in six pockets, three on each side. Two pockets are made under two grenades and one single. In each of the pockets placed grenades RGO or RGN. (These garnets have a very solid primer, so if you fit in the pocket, this grenade, the fit and the F-1 and RGD-5). Pomegranate pouches equipped with pocket under the fuses, as well as a cord with carabiner for throwing grenades with one hand. On the shoulder strap is a pocket under the IPP (individual dressing packet). On the side of the pocket under the shop is fixing blades. Typically, attachment is designed for standard bayonet. In addition, there is space for mounting the three firebombs.

Discharge vest (GC) is standard equipment an infantryman, vests are used in many armies of the world. In the “unloading” work against Kurds Turkish mountain arrows, the gendarmerie and the Rangers. With a large selection of different equipment, the soldiers of these units still prefer handling vests. They wear “discharge” in the Presidential and the Iraqi Republican Guard. As an element of equipment, vests typical landing assault, light infantry and reconnaissance units of the armies of developed countries.

From my point of view, found in some editions of accusations against the discharge vest (as a kind of tactical gear) in a focused not substantiated. It states that “… discharge vest is a very specific element of the equipment and is used only for short-term action, he is uncomfortable on long marches, with transitions and actions in the forest and rugged terrain, in addition, its purpose is very narrow, RJ suitable only for certain activities, with certain weapons.

Of course, many types of Military tactical vests narrow, and so have their own reasons. First and foremost is the lack of a unified approach in the development of equipment. To date, the requirements are almost 1945. Often, designers and customers develop their own specification for the product. In addition, for example, fast-moving special operations are required it is “narrowly focused” vests.

But even without a clear concept in the development of some general requirements for equipment still there. Among them are the following: resistance to open flame should be 6-10 seconds; equipment should provide a fast leaving the military equipment, ammunition double occupancy, NC and “medicine”, the ability to move at a crawl, compatibility with knapsacks, the term socks should be 3-6 years used furniture – metal.

Based on these requirements and the need to evaluate different designs in general and unloading equipment vests in particular.

Let’s start with the discharge of his waistcoat SK-R “(” Armock, Khotkovo). The basis is the Military tactical vests fabric bronepaket covers which are attached the other design elements. The vest is built along the same lines as the “Otter”, and added polymer locks to withstand the load to 60 kg. The main focus was to protect the greatest possible area of a fighter torso (in that it is somewhat similar to the classic bullet-proof vest), but in the end it turned out, what to wear “SC-R can be warriors with breast volume over 104 cm, which is clearly not the dignity of AJ. On the back – the bulk bag for additional property, which is reached only removing the “discharge”. The layout of SK-R excludes the wearing pack.

This is exactly the case when developers rely on the customer and his wishes on the number of pockets. For vests of this type is characterized by the use of cotton fabrics, absorbing water, or domestic nylon fabrics, plastic fittings, which alters the properties at low temperatures; flimsy belt straps “feeble” brand textile fasteners.

This group is unloading vest “Fancy” (Ivanovo). This is a hybrid of “discharge” the 1 st generation and knapsack that has a zoom backpack paratrooper RD-54. It seems that the vest is designed for heroes, as evidenced by the development of “spin” with pockets in which, incidentally, do not get and plastic soldiers. To look into the pack to take off AJ. Of fabrics similar to nonconformist and unfitness for equipment. Completes the picture soft belt tapes and surplus plastic accessories.

However, there are some pluses. Among these tapes “tails” on the valves, front “buckles, fastenings for protective equipment, soft shoulder pads. But the jacket still overloaded pouches.

Another “ad-hoc” model – a model of Fort Technologies (Moscow). This model – addition, “pillowcase” for body armor. The idea is wonderful, but annoyed that discourteous “unimportant stuff” and overpriced. Not tied into a whole duplicate locks valves – “contact” and buttons. When you close on the “contact” button does not work. With all the closed lock shop AK dangles. No holes to drain water.

The positive qualities is that the jacket is sewn from durable fabric «oxford nylon» – ideally suited for equipment. In addition, to adjust the volume applied lacing (though not the stopper cord and durable blochek), and, finally, contains a security valve “lightning”.

By cons include stand-by man belt, indicating a lack of confidence in the zipper, the lack of regulation on growth and attachment of safety systems.

The main directions of further development of this type of Military tactical vests equipment will be used, all of equal quality «oxford nylon» and sordura; supply of locks other than the present, the use of materials with promising kinds of camouflage, improve ergonomics, consumer characteristics, and tactical vests, complete sets of equipment

Improvement of tactical gear is inextricably linked with the improvement of small arms and tactics. I wonder how the new requirements and technologies have completely changed the face of tactical gear. If you look at the evolution of materials used in the manufacture of Airsoft tactical vest equipment.

In the first half of the 20 th century, the materials are leather and canvas. Accessories – Steel. During the Second World War, in order to save steel used leather, but it was soon forced measure. Since 60-ies of the 20 th century there are new materials: nylon and aluminum alloys. And, finally, completely replaced the synthetic canvas and leather, and plastic – metal. Wide dissemination of the textile fastener (as a zipper pouches, adjustable handling systems). Cordura, and similar polyamide fabric (usually with a density of 1000 Den) replaced the usual nylon. In appearance of new models of equipment (mostly backpacks) are clearly seen the “sporty” design.
Recently there is a tendency to unite body armor and unloading system, which is caused by a large spread of personal body armor.

So, the basic scheme of Airsoft tactical vests equipment (the names of some of them can move, but to something cumbersome and unconvincing, so they will use their common slang analogues).

The most common piping system for the first half of the 20 th century, became a classic. In the original version is a leather or canvas belt, as a platform for attaching pouches and support straps. Pouches made of leather or canvas. They were attached to a belt loop or ordinary steel hooks (in the U.S. system). Typically, RPS staffed with knapsack, which could be attached to the RPS, or had its own strap.

Further development of the SRU went on ways to improve methods of attaching pouches (steel clips, hooks PLCE) and improve comfort (soft pillows on the straps tighter belt, quick release plastic buckle the lap belt).

Breastplate (chest rig) Airsoft tactical vests.

Structurally, a bib is made up of the panel itself, which can be attached or sewn pouches. Shoulder straps, which are usually cross at the back and waist, which captures the bib bottom. Recently, the bibs have become very popular due to ease of use in engineering. Bib partially used during the Second World War, the U.S. Marines, on the Pacific Ocean. The Chinese have adopted a licensed version of the AK steel manufacture, canvas jackets for the three stores, known in the west, as the Chi-ROM (Chinese Communist). Chi-com has been widely used in many local wars of the 20 th century. Served as the prototype of the Soviet breastplates Belt-A.

And of course, Chi-ROM influenced the design idea in the west. Bib beginning to be used in the British Army (British Army PLCE chest rig), and in the U.S. Army (Rangers) – RACK (Ranger Assault Carry Kit).

There was a lot of commercial versions bibs, which differ in the perfection of design and modularity. Bib with slots for the stores can carry a decent ammunition for small thickness, which is useful for operations on the machines.

Get this addition, as bib (small panel between the shoulder straps over the main platform). Through this panel, an opportunity to consolidate in armored breastplate. On some systems can be attached to the breastplate dorsal portion, thereby extending its functionality.

Tactical Vest (tactical vest, assault vest)

Vest began to be used during the Second World War. One of the first vests used in Italy, a paratrooper. Known under the slang name “samurai vest”. The vest worn over his head and fastened at the sides, worn over a belt. On the chest of the vest was sewn on four horizontal cartridge pouch for longer to store sub-machine gun Beretta M38 (neck pouches were opened to the right and fastens with leather valves), and on his back – seven more. At the bottom of the vest were four grenade cartridge pouch with Velcro buttons.

Also, in England, was designed to vest Commando (Battle Jerkin).

Especially for the Normandy landings, the Americans advanced to the bomb squad, which should clear the landing zone, developed and adopted for the supply of “assault vest. The vest was made of durable cotton and has eight roomy pockets. The fitted style jacket allows the wearer to run and crawl is much freer than with “garlands” set pouches and bags. On the back of his waistcoat pocket, placed a large, equal to the amount of infantry knapsack M1928; lower pocket at waist level corresponded Infantry “rusks” bag M1936.

After World War II vests used by the British SAS and other special units, particularly in Vietnam. In the late 1980′s, the U.S. army takes on the supply vest Load-Bearing Vest M-1988, which replaced the SRU ALICE. In 90 of the 20 th century, vests become standard equipment in the armies of many countries. We can say that the concept of a vest replaced RPS, as the standard army equipment. Benefits vest before RPS that they can disperse the load over a larger area (not just the belt). Today’s vests are made, usually on the net basis. Most of the modular and non-dimensional “(ie, can be adjusted to any shape). Adjust the volume by ribbons with buckles or lacing. Front fastened with a zipper, buckles or Velcro.

Bandolier is a subsidiary element of the equipment. It is a bag for shopping or a modular platform, which is worn on a wide strap over his shoulder.
During the Second World War, Bandolier used by German paratroopers, in addition to the standard equipment for carrying ammunition.

In the U.S. army cheap, disposable Bandolier were a kind of packaging for the cartridges, to facilitate their transport porters of ammunition. During the Vietnam War soldiers were widely used such Bandolier, as a supplement to the standard outfit.

In our time there were modular Bandolier, which allows easy transfer necessary ammunition (eg, for competition shooting).

Fastdropoff bulletproof vest (Releasable Armor Vest)

Fastdropoff flak jacket (the RAV) appeared recently. The idea is that of injury or falling into the water, the vest can be removed immediately, without making much effort.
The first such vest was RAV company Paraclete (2005).

Then there were other similar jackets. But their design is reduced to one principle. Power strip on the shoulder and the lap section converge at the back and fastened to one or several points of line. When pulling the rope, fastening opens, and the vest disintegrates into several parts. These vests are made of Kevlar bags and two (front and rear) armor. Perhaps adherence protect the neck, shoulders, groin.
Another feature of this type of body armor is that they were originally made modular and allow you to consolidate pouches, depending on the tasks at any convenient place for a soldier and a complete set. At the moment, these jackets are widely used Army and U.S. Marine Corps in Iraq, thanks to the high level of protection, comfort and safety.

Fastdropoff vest (Releasable Modular Vest)
It is a modification of bystrosbrasyvaemogo armor, without a function body armor. It has all the advantages of this scheme.

Pleyt Carrier (plate carrier)
PC – a kind of “poncho” of two armored. One of the first modern computer – ISAPO (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest). We used to put on top of fragmentation vest PASGT, to enhance security.

This PC is not an element of ammunition, but recently appeared modular PC, which can strengthen various pouches.

Further development of this type of equipment – a PC with the side parts (Cummerbund), which cover the torso like the sidewalls of the tactical vest.

Loin platform

As Bandolier – auxiliary equipment, which allows to increase the number of portable equipment (ammunition, holsters, mask). Mounted on a pistol belt or directly onto the discharge system. There are modular or fixed pouches. Originally used special forces to combat terrorism.

Tactical Belt

Another type of auxiliary Airsoft tactical vests equipment. Typically, a soft, modular belt, which is used in conjunction with the bib. Sometimes the belt suspenders complement light, turning it into a light modular RPS (eg option for medical).

I know you can buy cheaper Vest out there, but those vest are usually “fixed made”. Meaning you have to settle for what the manufacture offers you or you have to follow the Paintball popularity crowd. By the way, United States Marine Corps use tactical body armor that we most commonly call Tactical Vest. Technically if you look at it I’m just carrying a basic “COMBAT LOAD” of paintball magazines compared to Military which is six 30 round clips. Tactical vests have features, like quick access to your Binoculars, Night Vision, or Military Products and Tactical Gear in extreme conditions. I bought what I wanted and set my vest up the way I wanted. I care less if I’m set up like a heavy gunner, sapper or whatever else name people brand themselves with.

It really exceeds the price I paid for it. The zipper is plastic, just like on my other vest and those that are sold elsewhere. It’s sturdy. Have two front clips. The MOLLE webbing was sewn in very well. Everything is MOLLE. I like MOLLE, but it might not be everyone’s flavor. However I used it for my guide; reason being if I’m not happy with the set up I can change it around per my playing style. Weaving in the gear was not a problem. Spacing for the straps was perfect. Some Tactical Vests also have Velcro patches on each breast side. I imagine those are for “Blood type patches or unit patches or other military items of interest” Maybe it helps certain gear attach better. Either way it’s for attachment. I adjust Tactical Vest on the sides. I’m a ROUND PERSON, so it does helps a lot. I adjust them all the way out. The shoulder straps are adjustable. This will let you make the vest drop lower or pull it up a little more. I like this feature, helps to cover my “ROUNDNESS”.

What about sides? I imagine if I was actually into scenario games the inside would be very helpful. It has to zip up pockets on each side on the vest. It would be good for storing maps, orders, secret agent stuff etc. I do the following to free up the back of the vest for spare gear, pods or a pack. The back netting can be used to put in a hydration bag and then put on the vest. I would sew down the mesh just to form a nice pocket so the hydration bag is limited in its movement.

Do I feel that this will work for me? Yes I do! I know I got my Monies worth. Like I said, I need a vest to travel with and play tactical games, so this is my choice. I hope whatever everyone else buys will fit their needs and budget. So let me know what you think.

PS.
I have to advice people who are small though, because there is a limit to how small you can adjust the vest. I am 5’8 and I can barely make it work for me. So have fun with this cool vest!

Overall, Tactical vests are great vest for air soft players. I’m in the military and I hate pistol leg holsters so I wanted something handier for long air soft outings in 90+ degree temperatures. I bought the vest that had pouches for all the mags I can hold plus some. It even had an extra pouch that holds 2 m16 mags. The only down side is that it is a Velcro system so it is very LOUD!!!

The best tactical vests, for the price and the materials are made!