Blackhawk Gear

[nastynewt]

Does any one use a Blackhawk chest rig/vest. I was looking for a chest rig for my AR but for a few dollars more I can get a vest with a holster for my pistol.
http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=30VT26&C=C1116
If i posted in the wrong place please move it

 

[LACamper]

Not me, but I've always been tempted by their float vest. I'm just not willing to part with that much $ for one...

 

[Narco]

thats what happens when it gets outsourced to china

 

[topgunz1]

I've had my SERPA about 6 months or so and have not had any issues, once they make one for the P250 I'll probably get one for my girlfriend, I'll see then if there is a quality difference.

 

[ta2d_cop]

I have the Blackhawk Recon Chest Harness, Plate Carrier, Drag Bag, and several pouches. I have been using their gear since 1998 when I was issued a Omega IV holster which I still have and use. I prefer the chest harnesses and plate carrier because they are modular and can be set up many different ways. Also, most medium and large frame auto pistols will fit securely in one of the AR15 mag pouches with the flap down. I personally fint the presentation on the cross draw vest sucks for me with a long gun with a single point sling. As I try to transition the rifle gets hung up on the pistol. I think Blackhawk is making a vest with webbing you may want to look at. Eagle also makes good gear and some prefer it over Blackhawk. Also TacForce makes some tactical vests that are priced aroung $65 or so.

 

[nastynewt]

Im not planing on going into combat but I think the vest/chest rig will catch hell being used daily while i bush hog. Iam going to carry my AR this year bush hogging cause of the wild dogs and coyotes we have here as i am left alone all day. I may just get the 223 MAG CHEST POUCH from Eagle for $64.95.
Thanks everyone for you input on this.
Keith

 

[screamingdemon]

I've heard some pretty bad stories about Blackhawk gear falling appart. But then again it may just be stories. I would check into Tactical Tailor and Eagle before I would resort to Blackhawk gear.

 

[LACamper]

I bought a serpa holster for my 1911. I had trouble getting it to release (not good!). I thought it was just new at first, but it got worse. I called blackhawk, sent the holster back to them and got a new one in less than 2 weeks. Customer service was great, and no problems with the holster since. I'd buy from them again...

 

[topgunz1]

I have an issued Tactical Tailor plate carrier, it appears to be pretty darn well made