You’re wearing the plates too low my friend. Bring those shoulder straps in about 3in

@samrivera4736

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know I did bring them up higher once I adjusted it. They sit right below my collar bone now. Was just super excited to throw them on when they arrived!

@jacobporter9442

10 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 I get the excitement! I don’t know if it’s your first carrier or not but I remember my first carrier. Wore the thing completely wrong for about a month and a friend of mine (not so) gently corrected me 😂

@samrivera4736

10 ай бұрын

@@jacobporter9442 yeah man it was my first vest never would I think I would be able to afford armor til I found tacticon and now I’m trying to get a set for the whole family. Felt like Christmas morning putting it together and trying it on. I had an army ranger help me with mine so I trust it’s right 😅

"What don't kill you, make you more strong"

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

🤘

Smith and Wesson m&p 22lr mags. Great for practice

@samrivera4736

4 ай бұрын

First one to catch it. 1000 rounds for 120 bucks can’t beat it! Especially since my other rifle is .308 that one hurts every round literally 🤣

@afireinside33110

4 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 dude I run 10+mags of that a range trip and only 2 or 3 of 556 just to stay familiar with the recoil. It's a no brainier the cost savings is incredible I also have the cmg conversion kits for my other guns.

@afireinside33110

4 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 I run 10+ mags of 22 every range trip and only 2-3 of 556 just to stay familiar with the recoil the coat savings is crazy. I also run a Taurus tx22 for most the drills then I use my s&w SVD. I always go 22 for muscle memory and technique then full power to stay honest lol

I have one in black as well. I like it

@samrivera4736

10 ай бұрын

For less than $200 dollars it’s hard not to like it!

My battle vest V2 just came today

@samrivera4736

8 ай бұрын

Congrats brother definitely invest in the quick release and some good shoulder pads you’ll love it even more.

@beatvilliansboochi8606

8 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 I’m on it now

Would this adjust and fit a small frame guy 5’6 145 ? If not would you recommend the micro carrier for my size ? Thank you to anyone who can guide me the right way I’m a newbie

@samrivera4736

9 күн бұрын

This is definitely on the smaller side of their vests. My younger brother is about the same size as you and has trained with this vest and it fit him perfect. It is on the heavier side with the plates though so just get ready to feel that weight. Buy some shoulder pads they make a huge difference.

@unalignedforceusers6616

9 күн бұрын

@@samrivera4736 thank you very much for the advice much appreciated

How long did your plate carrier take to come in ordered mine bout a week ago hasn’t even shipped yet

@samrivera4736

4 ай бұрын

Mine took a week but I am local so that could’ve been why I got it so fast.

@GunGuru7790

4 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 alright thanks

@samrivera4736

4 ай бұрын

@@GunGuru7790 no worries brother hopefully you get an update soon!

So i know i might sound stupid. But i have the same set up as you. But i dont have molles on my stomach like you to put my magazine pouches on. So i dont know if i need to buy something to put my molle pouches on. Because when i strap on my vest. Its just all velcro on mu stomach. So idk if i just have it on wrong or something

@samrivera4736

5 ай бұрын

Sounds like you’re missing something from your chest rig. Fastest way to get some answers is on the discord brother. Take some pics and there’s a guy on there who works for TA he can get you all squared up Monday morning probably

@samrivera4736

5 ай бұрын

discord.gg/2apro

Rad. 2A Pro

@samrivera4736

5 ай бұрын

🤘

Say bro I got the ar500 plate carrier got the ar mag and pistols carrier but the molle straps kinda suck you have any recommendations?

@samrivera4736

8 ай бұрын

Does it have too much play? Only thing I had trouble with was putting the strap through.

@Clifffirearms

8 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 yes it does but is beyond hard to make a pattern to create tightness. So am thinking of buying different straps but I am asking around first

How long did yours take to be delivered? I just ordered 3 days ago

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

Ordered on Memorial Day weekend and it arrive a week later on Saturday but I’m local in California so it didn’t go very far.

@Badbigwolf

6 ай бұрын

Deliver is behind right now. Small company and they had huggeeee sales over the holidays. Expect a bit of a delay.

I see on their website it says you can add on “trauma pads” idk what those are could you explain? Badass outfit tho 🔥 🤘 one more question does the carrier come with side plate holders?

@samrivera4736

9 ай бұрын

I don’t know either brother my guess is that on the bigger rounds that have a recoil on the plate is to stop bruising from the impact? Not this brother you’d have to upgrade to the next plate up which when bundled they sell it for $250 I believe

@austinjackson9650

8 ай бұрын

Even if the bullet doesn't penetrate, the force applied to the front will be transfered to the back of the plate(and into your chest). Trauma pad absorbs that impact. Yes, the force can be enough to kill you even without penetration. With steel plates, you should always run trauma pad and anti-spall

cool stuff man ! do you know if the plates are multi hit rated ?

@samrivera4736

3 ай бұрын

Yes they make batch videos of your steel plates which all have a serial number in the back you can see multiple shots being fired at them.

@sensariy

3 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 nice def gonna check em out thanks

@samrivera4736

3 ай бұрын

@@sensariy of course brother the plates are definitely on the heavier side I would recommend getting a good set of shoulder pads they make a night and day difference!

Is that the V1 or V2 vest from Tacticon?

@samrivera4736

7 ай бұрын

This is the battle vest lite brother. The v2 is normally 79.95 and this vest alone is 112.44 when not on sale but it’s best to get the bundle saves you money.

What's the quality like bro? Online it looks super cheap and flimsy. Does it feel good and secure?

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

Definitely doesn’t feel cheap at all. The Velcro and everything feels nice and firm and doesn’t come apart when removing or putting it back on. It’s my first vest so I can’t really compare it to others. But I get nothing but compliments on it and when I was at the range everything worked flawlessly while training/plinking.

@maxmeneses8311

9 күн бұрын

???????

@maxmeneses8311

9 күн бұрын

Buy it. If you didn’t already

What does level 3 plates ballistically speaking stop?

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

From their video it’s these high calibers and anything smaller than them: .308 m855 7.62x39 All pistol rounds

@juanpepe1987

Жыл бұрын

@@samrivera4736 i saw in another video that it was having problems stopping m193, which it's ironic since it stops m855

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

@@juanpepe1987I’m sure there’s many factors to it nothing can ever be fully guaranteed. I’d just rather have something on than nothing.

@juanpepe1987

Жыл бұрын

@@samrivera4736 mostly barrel length. When it started going down to 11-10 inches it did not penetrate.. so velocity is definitely a factor for that caliber...

Just ordered mine. No complaints?

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club! Is this your first vest? None whatsoever for me but it’s my first vest so I don’t have anything to compare it too. Definitely feels like I got my moneys worth and more! Get nothing but compliments on it

@x_Steady

Жыл бұрын

@@samrivera4736 actually ended up canceling the order and getting a shellback rampage 2.0 which I'm very happy with. After watching reviews and seeing this had no padding and poor stitching I decided to cancel the order.

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

@@x_Steady as long as we are protected my brother! Stay safe out there.

I’m thinking of ordering this. Can’t be bad for $150 sale. Comes to $195 if I add the 3mag pouch and the padding for the plates.

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

It’s a steal for what you’re getting. Every person that sees it can’t believe I paid less than $200 for it.

Is it too heavy? With the AR500 plates

@samrivera4736

9 ай бұрын

Definitely feel them on you. First time I took them off I could feel my shoulders aching. After having them on again for hours at the range and some good shoulder pads. I can barely feel them now.

Steel is for targets not armor

@samrivera4736

6 ай бұрын

As long as it stops a bullet I’m wearing it 🤘

@NINJUNK00

6 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 it’s ok to think that except when you have spalling pierce your jugular you’ll rethink it

@samrivera4736

6 ай бұрын

@@NINJUNK00 these are coated to avoid that

@NINJUNK00

6 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 they still spall. I personally tested it on mine.

Though American in front of the camera 😂

@samrivera4736

6 ай бұрын

Not sure what you’re trying to say but thanks for the comment 🇺🇸

Good song 🎵 choice

Budget armor with bad music, hell ya

@samrivera4736

8 ай бұрын

Something’s better than nothing my friend plus who doesn’t like Metallica!?

@KommonCents_

8 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 Oh I dig it brother

@samrivera4736

8 ай бұрын

@@KommonCents_ these are my first plates and vest though so in the future what would you say is an upgrade to these steel plates? Still new to the whole load out stuff.

@KommonCents_

8 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 Duritium plates, 100%. Steel is better than nothing but I wouldn't even want to be near someone wearing steel because of the shrapnel it creates when hit. Walking accident waiting to happen. Look into level IV Duritium plates ($400-$900 per plate) and id look to spend around 250-350 on a good enough quality carrier that offers side plate support. Just my 2¢. Very expensive but very durable and highly effective.

@KommonCents_

8 ай бұрын

@@samrivera4736 Like most things in life, you usually get what you pay for. I know you're excited to get all this stuff and on a limited budget, but remember you're buying something to save your life should you actually ever need it.

Bro how where do the plates go?

@samrivera4736

Жыл бұрын

They have a slot inside the vest secured by Velcro probably half the length of the armor so they’re definitely not going anywhere.