ATF patch kept creeping up as the video progressed lmao

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

They're always lurking where you least expect...

The fact you did modifications on the shoulder straps is actually pretty badass

Well done review my man! Production was excellent and the atf patch creeping on us just added to the video. I just bought this PC and am similarly framed. I’m glad to see the mod you did. I’ve got the thimble ready!

Literally have been searching for reviews to see if I was the only one who had the PC sitting to low. Thanks for your solution.

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

Most "reviews" these days are just people showing off what they spent 60% of their paycheck on. Thank you very much for not doing that. Your review was through, detailed, and surprisingly insightful for a 6'2" 250lb man. I'll definitely be buying one now.

Informative and in depth video. You actually show what you're talking about. What made me subscribe tho was the patch creeping in

Modding it definitely is the way to go, I didn’t cut mine though. I folded the excess material and stitched over it (in case I need to adjust in the future)

Really appreciate the advice on the shoulder straps. Helped adjust it to better fit me. I wish the had more Velcro further along the strap. Great review!

Great informative video, super helpful! Also I like your sense of humor haha

Well done review man, i always though this carrier was huge.. but we are of similar built and i am impressed how it fit you.

Ah man! Thanks so much for the mod. Smol bodies out here.

Have the same issue with the shoulder straps, thanks for the idea!

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

Great review dude!

4:50, I think they attached the velcro in the middle only because it allowed the stretchy fabric to stretch without ripping. By attaching the velcro all the way around to the stretchy material, the chances of it ripping are much higher because the nylon thread that the material is attached to, will not stretch with it. Instead, it will pull on it, creating more tension.

Really great review and detailed filming! appreciate it a ton! One thing I needed more info on was the sizing for the cummerbund. Still not sure what size I will fit but I think a medium should work.

Awesome video 👍!!

Great review thx man

Been wondering how this fits on smol bros. Very helpful

The plate bag close is because when plates get heavy and are sitting in the bag for a while, the corner parts of the Velcro are the first to go, alleviating the corner Velcro’s and only having the middle, means your plates won’t sag and even in some instances fall out

I'm almost the same build as you and have been trying to figure out how to modify my shoulder straps to get it to fit. Probably going to end up doing the same as you, thanks!

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck dude!

Super underrated channel, looking forward to seeing you grow. Great info, love how you take matters into your own hands when OEM design fails you. Something lost on the newer generations.

Great video, I hit the like and subscribe button right when I saw the ATF guy 🤣

Oh I found out what the square piece is on the inside of the plate bag, its so that as the weight of the plate puts pressure on the flap it dont slowly undo the corners causing the flap to slowly work itself loose. the inside part that you thought was for the backer is to work as a suspension system for that little square.

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I probably should've left mine alone then...

Thank you

Subbed!

what is a backing? You said running sapis with a backing and I think that may help me. I need some padding if a plate carrier doesn't have any .

The Velcro in the plate bag that only had one bar tac is that way to allow the tweave material to stretch from side to side

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

Huh. I wonder how much difference that makes in practice. I haven't noticed any. But my carrier is not that old and the velcro is not worn out, so who knows.

I’m looking to get one of those defense mechanisms placards for my fcpc now. Did you choose the “standard” mounting length or the “optimized” mounting length for yours?

@matthealey8

2 жыл бұрын

Back when I got mine they didn't have those options but the "standard" is supposed to be normal length and the "optimized" is supposed to be for the mepc only. Even if I had a mepc I would still get the "standard" length because it makes the flap easier to peel up and secure the cummerbund. I don't like the webbing where the buckles/g-hooks go to be too short.

I'm about the same size as you. Would you say the LV119 didn't have shoulder strap fitment problems like FCPC? Like, is it more adjustable for smaller frame guys?

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a medium LV-119 fits me just fine with no modifications. It will also accept small plates in the medium carrier without any mods (NOT 8x10, just the small SAPI size of 8.75x11.75) and everything still sits at the correct height.

@MobileAura

3 жыл бұрын

My lv119 fits great. Medium here short height.

I've got a standard Slickster. The mods you did make me wanna ask: ferro talks about their "laser cut" slots for the swift clips. Do you think I could cut my Slickster, and then burn those edges, and not have a fraying issue? I.e. if I wanted a PTT slot.

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

The laser cut slots are truly very strong. I've torn standard MOLLE webbing before but never anything with laser cut slots. The cordura material itself, when the edges are burned, can definitely handle a PTT or whatever else you put on. I'd be a little concerned about cutting your own slots though. I'm not sure that a simple slit would suffice - I think you'd need to find some way to cut a really narrow oval with the ends rounded. It seems like all the manufacturers who use laser cut MOLLE use some way of rounding the corners to avoid causing a stress concentration at the ends where a tear could easily start. If you think you can find some way to round the ends with an exacto knife or whatever you're using, go for it. If you're planning to just cut a simple slit, I'd be a little concerned about that, but realistically it would probably still work. Just burn it very thoroughly when you're done. Good luck!

@Vinnytwotime

3 жыл бұрын

You can use a "hot knife." Think they sell them at Wal-Mart. That'll cut it, and also burn it at the same time. Just keep in mind, if you mess it up, you just messed up your $200 carrier.

@zachv7689

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet thanks you two!

Hey guys the back plate is compatible.. I have a velocity back pannel and it works. the back pannel zipper is a little longer but not a big deal. They just say that it doesn't

@matthealey8

2 жыл бұрын

Damn really? Ferro said on Instagram when they released this that it wasn't made to be compatible with anything else. That would've been good to know. Unfortunately we didn't have a large inventory of equipment so we just took Ferro at their word and didn't test it ourselves. Thanks for the info.

@itemps

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthealey8 I'm sure 90% of thr pannels work. A ykz zipper is a ykz zipper... I also got told thr grey ghost back pannels work. Same thing, might be a big long but whatever

Honey Bear...HAHAHA! Have you contacted them to give them input? Hopefully Ferro will watch your presentation. Thank you!

What kind of shoulder pads are you using?

@matthealey8

2 жыл бұрын

In this video I was running the Defense Mechanisms cable management sleeves, they are unpadded, it's just a sleeve that goes over the shoulder strap to reduce chafing against the neck. I felt no need for padding with a setup this light.

Hey man did you notice any balancing issues between the front and rear bag with the assault cummerbund before or after your mod to the shoulders? I noticed mine doesn’t balance right with that cummerbund. But I haven’t done the shoulder mod yet. The thing for the most part sits in a pile in my basement because of this

@matthealey8

2 жыл бұрын

With the assault cummerbund installed properly, the rear plate bag rides higher than the front plate bag. This is intentional, it gives proper vital coverage and aligns the plate with the curvature of your back better. If you don't like it you can play around with the mounting height of the cummerbund to see if you like it better another way. Is that what you mean by balancing?

@WhoCares-wo2oc

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthealey8 yeah, it just seems one plate bag wants to go up and one down. I have tried moving the thing all over and just can’t get it to sit where weight is distributed evenly like every other carrier I tried. As soon as I start moving in it one bag drops lower regardless of how tight I make it. Put a 5” cummerbund on and no issues

@matthealey8

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhoCares-wo2oc Try attaching the cummerbund as low as possible in the front, rather than higher up as seen in this video. If you did that already and didn't like it, maybe a stiffened cummerbund just isn't your preference. Hard to say without seeing it in person.

Did you use just a regular needle for your mods?

@matthealey8

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a variety pack from the store and used one of the thicker ones. It was pretty normal sized. The trick wasn't the type of needle but rather using a thimble to push it through. The material was way to stiff to push the needle through with just my fingers.

So I'm confused you fit a medium plate carrier but run small plates?

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

Small plates are the appropriate size for my body based on measuring nipple-to-nipple and clavicle-to-belly button. I would love to be able to get a small carrier to put my small plates in, but most are only offered in medium as the smallest size, fcpc included. That's why I got a medium fcpc.

@timhand2503

3 жыл бұрын

Okay, i gotcha. Cause I was like the carrier still looked a bit big and was wondering why you said had the small plates. I appreciate the response bro.

What is the pouch right above the one that’s dangling?

@pfc.rivera7480

2 жыл бұрын

full component list plsss

@matthealey8

2 жыл бұрын

@@pfc.rivera7480 It's the placard system from Defense Mechanisms. In this video I was running the 3 AR mag base, full zip add on pouch, and small placard wrap. To see how it all goes together watch Defense Mechanisms' video on it.

Did you cut the straps at the front or back pannel?

@matthealey8

2 жыл бұрын

I ended up cutting both a little bit, but only cutting the back was necessary for the mod. I've even seen some people fold the back straps over and re-sew them so they didn't lose material and could gain some extra length back if they needed it in the future.

@itemps

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthealey8 hmm I'll have to check that out

Honey and dip... my man.

Fyi.. I'm 5'5" n 145 lbs n it fit me out of the box w no modifications. I just ran the loop straps all the way past the hook straps to overlap the non velcro nylon if that makes any sense. Lol. Trust me tho it works just fine for me

@yamamotokiefer

2 жыл бұрын

Make a video on how you did it lkl

@brianlai4387

2 жыл бұрын

@@yamamotokiefer I agree. Make a video. I need confirmation on this before I commit. No point for me to splash my cash if I have to do major alteration on it.

where your get the placard ?

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

defensemechanisms.com

@losopolo2895

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthealey8 thks bruh

Wish this came in small :(

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

Same. The Crye SPC comes in small, if you can find one. The T-rex Arms AC1 also comes in small. The Defense Mechanisms MEPC only goes down to medium but it handles small plates very well due to its construction. Those are some other options to look into.

Came for the WD-40, stayed for the honey.

What is the price for FCPC?

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

$265 for the plate bags, plus whatever cummerbund you get. They are usually another $50-$120

@dirk480

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthealey8 Thanks!

Damnit, I have this thing coming right now and I am 5'7 and 135lbs and now I know it probably wont fit. Why would they not consider that blows my mind.

@MobileAura

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 5’8... prolly will be 5’7 in 5-10 years. Glad I went with the lv119 the other month. The cobra buckle on the straps weirded me out.

@WhoCares-wo2oc

3 жыл бұрын

@@MobileAura So mine came in and oddly it fits pretty decent with no mods. If I wanted the back to be above level of the front bag then I would need to mod it. The cobra buckle is honestly super nice. idk what they do in photos to where the thing looks massive but its pretty small and I was trying to get it to unhook with load on it and nothing. I see people say they dont want it on their strong side for rifle placement but i dont notice it at all. I wanted to get a Lv119 but then what turned me off was the chest panel not having much mounting options for comms with the height which was a bummer

Good review on the FCPC - def most detailed ive seen on YT, that being said in terms of longevity, how has it held up? has the laser cut MOLLE degraded? this would be a sweet deployment PC

@matthealey8

Жыл бұрын

I never had an issue with anything degrading after about a year of use. Mostly used in workouts, some crawling around on the ground, some flat range stuff. A lot of people out there put more wear and tear on the FCPC than me and I haven't heard a single complaint of them falling apart or wearing out. They're legit.

Im 11 and I’m looking for a new plate carrier for Airsoft how big is the medium ? Im (5,2 btw)

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

Plate carrier sizes are based on whatever SAPI plate size is right for your body. The best way to figure this out is to measure nipple to nipple for width, and collarbone to belly button for height. That will give you the approximate plate size for your body. Then, you buy a plate carrier that is the same size as your plates (a medium plate carrier takes medium SAPI plates). Even if you aren't going to run real armor, this is still the best way to size the plate carrier. It's impossible to say without knowing your measurements, but I'm guessing at 5'2" and 11 years old a medium carrier will be too big for you. You could get one anyways and wait to grow into it, or you could look at something smaller. I think the 8"x10" size of the Defense Mechanisms MEPC might be right for you, but I would encourage you to measure yourself and then look at a table to see your actual plate size. Defense Mechanisms MEPC: defensemechanisms.com/mission-essential-plate-carrier/ SAPI plate size table: jerkingthetrigger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/platesizes.png Let me know if you have any other questions! I used to be really into airsoft, it's a lot of fun. Having good quality gear is always helpful.

@scrappyairsoft5852

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthealey8 im choosing between plate ca and chest rig what are the pros/cons of each?

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

@@scrappyairsoft5852 The only reason to go with a plate carrier is if you need/want to have body armor. If you don't need/want armor then a plate carrier doesn't really offer any advantages over a chest rig. Certain specialized plate carriers like the Crye AVS can help you carry more weight, but that only becomes important if you're carrying around 30+ pounds of gear. For a 5-10lb airsoft setup with no armor and minimal gear, a chest rig is definitely the way to go. It will be lighter, cheaper, and it doesn't cover as much of your body so you won't heat up as much from wearing it. In my opinion the best chest rigs on the market right now are the newer style that use elastic cummerbunds instead of 1 inch straps, such as the T-Rex Arms Ready Rig and the Defense Mechanisms Load Carrying Platform. The Crye Airlite chest rig is also excellent. The Spiritus Systems and Ferro Concepts chest rigs aren't as good but they are still decent, and they will work great for a lightweight airsoft setup. Before you get too deep into looking at gear/chest rigs/plate carriers, consider what exactly you will need to carry around. If you're playing short matches at a local field, you probably only need a couple spare mags for your primary, one or two spares for your secondary (if you even run one), and really not much else. Maybe a flashlight, multitool, and first aid kit. You might be able to get away with just running a belt with mag pouches on it. It's tempting to get a big chest rig or plate carrier and carry as much stuff as possible, but trust me, the less gear you can get away with carrying, the better. It will keep you lighter, more mobile, and way more comfortable. Not to mention if you only have to buy a few things it will be a lot cheaper.

@scrappyairsoft5852

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthealey8 i was think of a chest rig and backpack ifak and dump pouch and my helmet setup , I also see the lightweight advantages so is the emrsongear voyage a good chest rig?

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

@@scrappyairsoft5852 I'm not super familiar with Emerson Gear, I looked up the voyage chest rig and it seems to be a knock off of the Spiritus Systems Micro Fight. I wouldn't trust my life to it, but for airsoft it should be just fine. It's based on a very good design. Any particular reason you'll be running a backpack? The only time I did that in airsoft was when I was at a 12 hour long game and I needed to carry lots of extra bb's and green gas. For normal games that were an hour or less I never needed one. If you're carrying a backpack just because you want to, that's fine, I'm just curious if there's a practical reason for it.

$265 for BASE ONLY!

Having to cut and sew the straps is unbelievable. 5’7 is not abnormal. They fucked up.

Awesome video. unfortunately, these things are never, IN FUCKING STOCK.

@matthealey8

3 жыл бұрын

It's literally in stock right now, and Ferro restocks regularly every few weeks for the colors/sizes that get sold out. Get on their email list and you won't have any issues finding a FCPC. Now if you were looking for a Spiritus carrier, that's a whole different story...

Hearing that you had to do actual cutting and sewing to get it to fit, as someone who's 5'7" 160#, made me disappointed.