UW Gear AR/AK Chest rig

[Hawkeye]

Thanks! Much appreicated!

[Lowdown3]

Finally getting a chance to use my 74 rig, and I love it!!

https://www.survivalandpreparednessforum.com/showthread.php?7578-Krinky-krinky-and-AK74-UW-Chest-rig&p=67144#post67144

[protus]

Looks good...
Finally got away from dbl mag thickness but dig the lay out of these new rigs so far.great job.

[Hawkeye]

[Hawkeye]

[Hawkeye]

[Hawkeye]

[protus]

Lil black and tan krylon and bam....instant protus cam (TM) .....
:p

[Rmplstlskn]

I will be ordering one of the Swamp Fox's as soon as I figure out if want my favorite OD-7 Green like Protosaurus has or some uber modern camo pattern... Oh, the drama! How cool can a fat guy look?

Bumped into that Singer 241 machine, clearance flooring for my addition, and a ridiculous bargain on a booster pump system on Craigslist for my well system, so the funds got depleted and had to refresh....

Rmpl

[protus]

pretty kick 6 chunk of gear.
imho anyone that wants a bullet proof,low pro,,not 50lb set up needs to think about UWs rigs. Especially if your running an AK platform. Mags fir perfect..dont snag on insertion or when yanking them out on drills.
plus being so low pro means it can be stowed easily (even rolled up with mags as shown would fit inside a pack easily..or be worn under a light coat..).
great kit imho.

[protus]

Rgr. Was an idea...nothing more...

[Rmplstlskn]

I had some pics of china dog stuff for $47 but I remembered I am on the UW Chest Rig thread so I took it off...

Back to the topic of the thread.... UW GEAR!

[Rmplstlskn]

Alas, the endless problem... Value.

Looking at the pic, there is a LOT of complexity going on there, and a LOT of materials to measure & cut, and a LOT of sewing time. That could take a small business tailor a whole full day to make, easily. Then add in the hardware (buckles, d-rings, etc...), and the materials (webbing, tape & mesh fabric), I could easily see how that would be a $375 item for any American who actually wants to make a living as a "tactical tailor."

I know first hand how much TIME it takes to make a chest rig, and hours pass away quickly....

This is why so much stuff is made in China.... Make it affordable to the masses.

[RobertJ]

I was looking at this for my 109# Shepard till I saw the price tag $375.00!!!! Sticker shock to say the least. Im still looking for something a bit less pricy

[Rmplstlskn]

Stuff we get at the stores is multi size up to x point. Think like BDUs his they cover 2-3 sizes up /down. The harnesses are basic webbing with fasteks and hard point for leash attachment. Adjustments made with slide locks.
packs are about the same. My dog is on that Med /large area (45 lbs) but swims in her Med sized saddle bags.they are adjusted all the way and she fits. That same pack would fit a German shepherd. Just saying if...exact sizing wouldn't be needed...unless a person gave specifics. Like torso girth /length. But I wouldn't do that unless it was a full custom big $$$$$$ job.

Just an idea ..was all.

I started mulling this during the fall hunting season, hearing the complaints like yours from hunters who use dogs about standard commercial made in China stuff... This is an area I hope to explore this year and meet with dog owners on in my area, which hunting with dogs is very popular. I know it is very popular down south too, for hogs...

Maybe make it a side home business making semi-custom dog harnesses and leashes to justify my machinery.... LOL! Getting my second machine (pic of it previous page) for my shop this weekend. Now if I can just find a good zig-zag bar-tacker on Craigslist cheap...

Rmpl