Plate carrier vs belt
- Thread starter Ruger30-06
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Its a lot of trial and error.
Personnaly I use a plate carrier w/plate because I work with it so it doubles up as extra training with some fun. I also prefer the weight distribution of a plate carrier versus a belt and having everything hanging around the waist.
Personnaly I use a plate carrier w/plate because I work with it so it doubles up as extra training with some fun. I also prefer the weight distribution of a plate carrier versus a belt and having everything hanging around the waist.
personaguru
Regular
- Location
- grand-digue NB
i run a PC whit belt
Phat Eagle
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Fraser Valley, BC
Accessing chest mag pouches can be a trick when prone. Battle belts work best when they're snug.
As stated, trial and error to see what works for you.
As stated, trial and error to see what works for you.
How long do you have to wear a set of plates, before they stop being an awkward, uncomfortable P.I.T.A?
Rickster66
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- Location
- Montreal, Quebec
Plate carrier for me. Took about 5 long training sessions to not notice it anymore.
Phat Eagle
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Fraser Valley, BC
Takes longer if your carrier doesn't fit well...
I'm a chest-rig-plate-carrier-fan myself, again like DT741 I regularly wear a carrier so it's just good practice, and not in the way, much comfier when laying prone. Plus I had a spare or two laying around. I do however prefer still having my pistol mags on my belt, but again that's where they are normally and and I get confused easily 
You can always get a rig without the carrier or plate setup, like a load bearing vest or something. I found it was nice having the weight of the vest securing the chest rig because I like my rifle mags in tight when i'm running around and don't like it when I pull the whole rig to my chin extracting my next mag. very distracting...
You can always get a rig without the carrier or plate setup, like a load bearing vest or something. I found it was nice having the weight of the vest securing the chest rig because I like my rifle mags in tight when i'm running around and don't like it when I pull the whole rig to my chin extracting my next mag. very distracting...
- Location
- South Ontario
My preference is the high cross draw off the plate carrier. Drop the primary to the side and it's a smooth transition and IMO faster.
Rickster66
Regular
- Location
- Montreal, Quebec
I go with drop leg when shooting CQB make modified prone shooting more comfortable. Otherwise I'll use a belt mount. Other than for cqb it's a matter of preference. Although drop leg looks more operator-ey . lol. Unfortunately all the events I participate in do not allow cross-draw holster use.
Bolivar
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
With a battle belt, use a drop off set or drop leg. The belt can be shifted for mod prone if needed when using a belt mount.
Edit: I just checked and yeah the drop offset on the Battle belt works fine for me in mod prone. I just roll my hips a bit and my weight moves forward of the holster. It sort of is wedged under me at 45 degrees. I'm not laying on it directly.
Edit: I just checked and yeah the drop offset on the Battle belt works fine for me in mod prone. I just roll my hips a bit and my weight moves forward of the holster. It sort of is wedged under me at 45 degrees. I'm not laying on it directly.
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- Location
- South Ontario
Did not think of the firing line. my brain works of combat situations
Bolivar
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Yeah, had a buddy who was an MP show up to a match like that once. We had to get him to adjust things away from the cross draw.
I wear a plate carrier with HSGI pouches and a Gun fighter belt.
Granted this was mainly for Airsoft but I went 3 double M4 pouches across the stomach, Grenade pouch on the top left center, utility ouch on the left side, extra grenade pouch on the back shoulder (stacking up) and a camelbak. On the belt I would go pistol in a lvl3 Safari, on the back a dump pouch, left side 3 m4/pistol mag stackers. And a flashlight back side off the dump.
The main point is super easy when prone to grab the offside mags off your belt, still able to grab off the stomac if really pressed and a 100% clean right side to draw the pistol in any position with no sweep.
Alright start your laughing at the Airsoft but it works and even though your not in live fire nothing puts the mag change pressure on as another person taking shots at you. I also wear full plates, full team wendy helmet and Arc'tyrc combat pants and shirt, if it's cold I tuck my soft shell jacket into my belt and it works no problem.
Good luck!
Granted this was mainly for Airsoft but I went 3 double M4 pouches across the stomach, Grenade pouch on the top left center, utility ouch on the left side, extra grenade pouch on the back shoulder (stacking up) and a camelbak. On the belt I would go pistol in a lvl3 Safari, on the back a dump pouch, left side 3 m4/pistol mag stackers. And a flashlight back side off the dump.
The main point is super easy when prone to grab the offside mags off your belt, still able to grab off the stomac if really pressed and a 100% clean right side to draw the pistol in any position with no sweep.
Alright start your laughing at the Airsoft but it works and even though your not in live fire nothing puts the mag change pressure on as another person taking shots at you. I also wear full plates, full team wendy helmet and Arc'tyrc combat pants and shirt, if it's cold I tuck my soft shell jacket into my belt and it works no problem.
Good luck!
