Description
Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Details
BLACKHAWK Omega Elite Tactical Vest Number 1
The BLACKHAWK! Omega Elite Tactical Vest #1 is made of heavy-duty nylon mesh for maximum breathability. It is adjustable for length and girth up to 6″ length and additional 32″ girth, offers a robust drag handle, #10 YKK Vislon zippers and side-release buckles for rapid donning and doffing, and padded HawkTex Sniper Shoulder for a fully ambidextrous vest. Features: Two large, zippered map pouches inside; interior pocket for BLACKHAWK! Hydration System (sold separately); heavy-duty webbing on back for attaching S.T.R.I.K.E. pouches; belt loops secure vest to any web belt (not included); magazine pouches with adjustable flaps for tall or short magazines; two horizontal accessory pouches; six M16/M4 magazine pouches hold 12 magazines; and includes removable shotshell strip.
Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Features
Sport type: Hunting
Made of heavy-duty nylon mesh for maximum breathability
Adjustable for length and girth up to 6″ length and additional 32″ girth
Padded HawkTex Sniper Shoulder for a fully ambidextrous vest
Heavy-duty webbing on back for attaching S.T.R.I.K.E. pouches
Magazine pouches with adjustable flaps for tall or short magazines, two horizontal accessory pouches, and six M16/M4 magazine pouches hold 12 magazines
About us
Blackhawk
In 1990, a Navy SEAL was navigating a minefield when his pack failed. As his gear tumbled to the ground, he vowed that if he got out of there alive he would make gear the right way. Today, this commitment to quality and reliability applies to everything we do. Were constantly researching, refining and perfecting every detail to provide products. At Blackhawk, we’re not just making gear; were honoring a vow.
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Mission Statement
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About Tactical Vests
The BLACKHAWK Omega Elite Tactical Vest Number 1 by BLACKHAWK works well for airsoft. Airsoft vests, plate carriers, and tactical loadout equipment are often used for holding gear on the airsoft field. These carriers and vests make it easy for players to maintain control of their equipment and quickly move around the battlefield while having everything they may need to win more scenarios. They also have a tacticool operator status appeal to them and shield player’s bodies from incoming airsoft BBs.
Airsoft tactical vests typically have lots of pockets, pouches, and MOLLE accessory panels. This is a fine line to walk because it is a mix of packing what you need in the field but not too much. Refrain from carrying so much gear that it weighs you down or hinders you from running quickly through the airsoft field. Some typically selected items in a standard airsoft tactical vest loadout include the following: Extra airsoft gun magazines, sidearms like handguns or shotguns, additional airsoft BBs, red rags, treats, water , communications equipment, weapon cleaning kits, and Leathermans.
BLACKHAWK Vest Protection Levels
Tactical airsoft vests like the BLACKHAWK Omega Elite Tactical Vest Number 1 provide a couple of layers of extra fabric to help cushion the effect of inbound airsoft BBs. Some vests have more than others and some vests feature hardened armor plates or ABS plastic scales. These airsoft vests have additional padding and torso safety, but almost every vest will use some protection from inbound airsoft BBs.
One obstacle confronted by playing with thick vests with rows of magazine pouches and a lot of equipment attached to them is that game players can not feel their hits well. In these cases, participants should listen for their hits and call themselves out if their vest or equipment is struck by inbound airsoft BBs. Players must follow the airsoft field or match rules.
Kinds of BLACKHAWK Airsoft Vests
There are a number of different types of vests and load-bearing equipment put to use in airsoft. As a meaning, an airsoft vest is a basic term used to define anything team players tactically wear on the upper half of their bodies and holds airsoft gear. Bear in mind there are unique designs of airsoft vests and they are different yet comparable. Each vest provides different advantages and disadvantages depending on what airsoft game players require or are specifically trying to find in their equipment setups.
The airsoft vest types consist of pre-made tactical airsoft vests, tactical MOLLE vest platforms, airsoft plate carriers and armor holders, modular chest rigs and tactical half vests, and tactical load-bearing vests (LBV). The BLACKHAWK BLACKHAWK Omega Elite Tactical Vest Number 1 falls into one of these categories. Learn about the types below.
Pre-Made Tactical Airsoft Vests
Pre-made airsoft vests are one of the most standard types of airsoft vests. These vests come ready-to-play out of the box and are also some of the less expensive vests readily available while still maintaining great quality and sturdiness.
These vests are immediately functional and come with sewn in magazine pouches, pouches which hold airsoft BBs, and other pockets. The magazine pouches are unique to the vest models and typically are available in M4 or AK47 designs. With pre-made vests, players can typically connect a U.S. GI military web belt to the bottom of the vest. Here they can add things like dump pouches, drop leg holsters, and other belt pouches and add-ons. The airsoft vest back has MOLLE loop accessories for a CamelBak or other things like LED light sticks or a shotgun scabbard.
Toughness of Pre-Made Vests
Because these airsoft vests are factory constructed, they are well made with strong stitching and will usually last for a long period of time. We have seen a few of these vests worn for so long the colors start to fade, but they still serve their equipment carrying purpose. Many airsoft team players start playing with one of these vests, sell it later, and upgrade to a more custom-made vest choice.
Pre-Made Vest Models and Types
Look for the right type of pre-made vest you need. Some have integrated magazine pouches for AR-15/ M4 magazines while others have AK-47 magazine sizing. Ensure the vest you are buying will work for holding your particular airsoft gun type magazines. Different styles of pre-made airsoft vests are also offered. They feature the following. Magazine carrier vest setups which include 6x AK-47 to 12x M4 magazine slots (depending upon size of magazine inserted). Cross-draw pistol holster combinations with a 3x or 6x magazine pouch on the opposite side. Rifle shotgun tactical vest pouch setups with shotgun shell loops inside pouches. EOD vests (explosives ordnance detection) with numerous admin pouches. Grenadier vests with many grenade pockets for M203 shells.
Airsoft MOLLE Tactical Vests
A more customizable and sophisticated airsoft vest is the tactical MOLLE airsoft vest design. These modular vests permit each pouch to be transferred and placed independently based on the specific set up airsoft team players and tactical operators require.
The tailored feel and look of MOLLE airsoft vests are awesome. The tactical vest platform and pouches are generally sold independently or in packages which makes them more highly-priced than pre-made airsoft vests. A standard MOLLE vest can be pricey with the pouches costs increasing the costs. A totally packed MOLLE tactical loadout can cost hundreds of dollars depending upon how many pouches and different types of MOLLE pouches are bought. If you have indeed decided to go the MOLLE vest course, see if you can find MOLLE pouch sets to get your loadout set up.
Airsoft Versus Real World MOLLE Gear
When shopping for MOLLE vests, remember airsoft companies make replicas of real world tactical vests. These airsoft knock-off vests and pouches run a fraction of the selling prices of the genuine equipment employed by armed forces, Special Forces (like Rangers, Naval Special Warfare Development ‘Dev Group’, and MARSOC) and other special ops units.
How MOLLE Accessories Work
The MOLLE system is an acronym that means Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment. This tactical equipment system describes pouches, panels, and straps which employ MOLLE straps. The tri-factor parts of the system are MOLLE pouches, straps, and panels which are put together to create the MOLLE airsoft loadout. MOLLE panels are the base located on airsoft vests. They feature a series of loops that are applied to secure pouches to the best with straps. The MOLLE straps are normally made from nylon with a button snap and are threaded through the MOLLE panel loops and the similarly styled loops on pouches. The MOLLE pouches have a MOLLE loop panel on the back of the pouch which makes it possible for the straps to be solidly linked to MOLLE panel loops.
Putting Your Kit Together
The whole MOLLE system comes together as operators pick the pouches they need for an airsoft vest loadout or objective, weave the MOLLE straps through the loops on the pouches and vest panels, and secure the snaps on the straps to keep the pouches in place. The result is an extremely customized airsoft vest with the feel and look of operator status.
Airsoft Tactical Vest Plate Carriers
Airsoft tactical vest plate carriers look like standard MOLLE vests and many of these vests also have plate carrier compartments and attributes. This makes it easy to employ and switch MOLLE pouches between vest plate carriers and standard MOLLE vests These tactical vests have internal pouches to hold genuine or replica ballistic level III3A plates or level IV plates. Airsoft players use these plate carrier vests for an increased coolness aspect and can even run actual or imitation ballistic plates and panels to imitate a functional loadout or battle rattle loadout.
Airsoft Modular Chest Rigs and Slicks
They look like plate carrier vests and also have MOLLE panels on the front and back for MOLLE pouches. These tactical vests are separate from MOLLE vests due to the fact that they are more low-profile and can be used over or under other clothing like jackets, uniforms, vests, and bulky apparel fairly easily. These kinds of airsoft vests are less beneficial for holding gear given that they do not have pouches.
Tactical Half Vests and Gunfighter Harnesses
Airsoft half vests or gunfighter vests fall into this vest category. Half vests are half of a tactical vest with a row of internal pouches in the front. They come in handy to run and can be worn quickly in the course of an all-out battle hence the namesake. They normally have capacities for 6 M4 magazines in the front (or comparably sized weapon magazines) with MOLLE or taco pouches in the front for handgun magazines, utility pouches, medical equipment, and other add-on pouches. The harness is kept in position by a set of shoulder straps and the back of the vest is open. This type of airsoft vest can also be used over top of other kinds of gear and vests.
Tactical Load-Bearing Vests (LBVs)
Tactical load-bearing vests are a few of the most standard vests to run for airsoft. These vest styles were employed throughout wars like Vietnam and Desert Storm. They hold a place in military history and now are adopted on lots of airsoft playing fields. These airsoft tactical vests include 6 integrated M4 mag pouches with 2 smaller grenade pouches. They have loops to attach a U.S. G.I. web belt where airsoft team players can add more pouches and ammo dump bags if needed. The back of the vest has connections for a buttpack. The vest straps for the sides and shoulders adjust to bigger and smaller-sized airsoft players that make this vest definitely versatile.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Does the BLACKHAWK make good tactical vests?
Answer: Yes, BLACKHAWK is known to make nice tactical vests, chest rigs, and MOLLE vests with high quality materials.
Question: How many airsoft gun magazines does the vest hold?
Answer: Normally around 4 to 6 depending upon if they are M4 or AK47 design mags. Look at the vest item specifications for storage capacity details.
Question: Does the BLACKHAWK Omega Elite Tactical Vest Number 1 make a great tactical vest?
Answer: Yes, the BLACKHAWK Omega Elite Tactical Vest Number 1 can be a great tactical vest to use for training, MilSim, and airsoft. Set up the vest around your battle equipment loadout.
Question: What type of elements are tactical vests constructed out of?
Answer: Tactical vests like this BLACKHAWK vest are generally made from several kinds of material consisting of CORDURA, webbing, nylon, rubber, and other similar fabric materials. The closures and straps are typically fastened with velcro, metal snaps, or plastic buckles.
Question: Can the vest pockets and pouches hold airsoft BBs?
Answer: Yes, you can hold airsoft BBs in the vest pockets. With some particular vest designs, you might need to attach additional pouches.
