UW Gear AR/AK Chest rig

[Hawkeye]

Seems like its taken forever, but we are finally up and running and taking orders. Just wanted to show our Minuteman MK2 AK chest rig. Its specifically designed and made with the prepared citizen in mind. It holds four 7.62x39 AK mags. It also has molle webbing on each side for adding some small pouches (I have a couple of Tactical Tailor ones on my personal rig). It works very well with everything from a small day/patrol pack to a 3 day pack or even a longer range pack.
Instead of doing a long drawn out post, here are some pics and a short video. If anyone has any questions, please ask away and we'll try and answer them.

[qrprat77]

Awesome, can't view the vid right now though, so when and where do we order? :)

[Hawkeye]

Here's our website.... www.UWGearinc.com Right now, we are still in the process of finishing it up. Email is the best way at the moment..... sales@uwgearinc.com

We also have a facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/UWGearInc#!/...01254896626898

Price is $105 plus shipping for a standard Coyote rig.

[qrprat77]

Mssg. Sent to Gmail!
Thanks again for creating something AK specific.

[snare]

Ordered one !

First, I love that this was designed with the needs of the Prepared Citizen in mind. It appears the tuck tab flap closure should hold up very well.

Also, I like the H Harness, it does not look padded, and that is a good thing. Will allow use of a ruck or hydro carrier with separate shoulder straps if one desires.

[Diz]

Hey Guys:

Like Hawkeye said we're finally up and running. As you can see, we are rolling out our AK, top flapped, chest rig first. We have been working on chest rig designs since '05, and this AK design since January, and I can truly say that this is the best rig we have ever come up with. A lot of research, thought, and much sewing went into this design. Hawkeye came up with the actual top flap design and I came up with the tuck tab closure. Together this gives you a unique closure and retention system that is butt-simple. It cannot rust out, break, or clog with mud. Unlike snaps, plastic hardware, or velcro. It is also silent to operate and quick to open and close. We think this is the best system for prepared citizens in rural or semi-rural, unsupported operations.

What does that mean? Well first, in a rural setting, you are closer to the land (quite literally!) than soldiers or police who for the most part are operating in urban terrain these days. I think the popularity of open-top designs is in direct relation to the type of terrain that most gov't units (be they military or police) are running around in. Also I think much competition mind-set has creeped into tactical training, so the stand-up, speed reload reigns supreme these days. Our thinking is that we will need something a little more robust to protect our mags in our enviornment. Secondly, unsupported means you don't get a new rig after each deployment, much less an on the spot replacement from supply. What we have must last a long time and be simple to repair.

So we have tried to make a rig that you can fight in quite effectively, but still will protect your mags in a harsh enviornment, and stand up to hard use. Kinda sounds like the rifle it was designed to work with.

[snare]

Looking at what Hawkeye and Diz have contributed over the years I did not hesitate to purchase this...without having seen one and with no reviews of this new design.

When I do receive mine I will use it as hard as I can and give it a review. An honest, no BS review. Some may be able to tell from my posts here already, I do not BS. I am straightforward and put my money where my mouth is. I am a prepared citizen. This is an example of my thought process on the needs of a prepared citizen https://www.survivalandpreparednessf...ll=1#post27841

And then I will review it again after further time and use. I will not hesitate to voice whether or not it meets my needs or those of prepared citizens. I will explain why and offer any suggestions I can.

Times are tough right now, to say I am a frugal prepper would be an understatement. I do not have money to waste. I research things thoroughly and spend money very carefully.

If you have some time, research "Diz gear' on m4carbine.net and see what the seemingly unanimous opinion is on the quality of gear the man produces and how many lament his stepping away from making gear (luckily for us this was temporary).

Also, the fact that both of these men have made it clear that they have taken a hard, honest look at themselves and identify foremost as prepared citizens is no small thing. Designing and producing gear that meets the true needs of prepared citizens is honorable work and is sorely needed.

Their business plan, as far as I can tell, does not involve marketing to military and leo and then gladly making money off the citizen (and oftentimes thinking that prepared citizens are really just ridiculous...but hey let's make money while we can). They are upfront about they themselves being prepared citizens first and foremost (as even all current military and leo are, to be honest) and designing and making gear with us in mind, not just as an afterthought. I commend that and support that.

So here's to hoping that the gear is all that it can be and more.

Kinda sounds like the rifle it was designed to work with.

:D

[Hawkeye]

Their business plan, as far as I can tell, does not involve marketing to military and leo and then gladly making money off the citizen (and oftentimes thinking that prepared citizens are really just ridiculous...but hey let's make money while we can). They are upfront about they themselves being prepared citizens first and foremost (as even all current military and leo are, to be honest) and designing and making gear with us in mind, not just as an afterthought.

That indeed is our plan. Thats not to say that the gear we design and make woudnt be suitable for military and/or leo use. Quite the contrary. But they are not the point of our focus when designing and testing our gear.

[Patriotic Sheepdog]

Received mine yesterday. Have not had a chance to "test" it, but I can say it looks to be well made. The retention system is great. Easy to get to the mags, but yet secure enough to hold them when running. Fits my son who is 5'-11" and 165 and me who is 6'-1" and 200. Could adjust smaller or larger if needed. It is nice to have a rig that is not only dedicated to the AK but one that is dedicated to the Sheepdog.

Thanks Hawkeye and Diz for what appears to be a great product.

[Diz]

We think you'll like it. Run it a little and tells us what you think. I gotta say, that MC looked good. Hawkeye did a good job.

Working on Snare's rig now in woodland digi.

[Spock]

You guys might wanna do a bit of marketing toward the overseas security contractor crowd. those guys in some ways are like us....they don't have long supply lines with uncle sugar handing out mags. that inner pocket for empties is a good idea. dump pouchs are great but they stick out and can snag.

[protus]

woodland digi.....hmmmmmm.............;)

[Diz]

Well it gives you options. Having a dumper is great but may not always be practical. If you need to go low profile or already have a full belt kit, then you have another option for reloading with retention. This is an important point, and a big difference between operating supported, and not. Units with supply trains can afford to throw mags away, they just draw more. Most of us don't, or won't have re-supply available. So holding on to our mags is important to us. That's why we thought this would be an important feature.

Yeah the woodland digi looks good. The stuff I got from my supplier has a gray for the lightest color, instead of tan like marpat. Kinda reminds me of surpat a little.

[1Admin]

Wow, ya'll are doing color requests from people also!!!

Folks, we need to support these guys in their efforts!

[Hawkeye]

Wow, ya'll are doing color requests from people also!!!

Folks, we need to support these guys in their efforts!

Thanks! We do appreciate it.

Yeah, on a limited basis. If we start getting a lot of requests for the same thing, we'll look at doing it at standard. For now, Coyote is standard and everything is is by request.