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Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Details
Maddog Tactical Paintball Attack Vest – Black
Made to keep you cool, comfortable and prepared for anything, the black Maddog Tactical Paintball Attack Vest is the perfect pick for the tournament-level player. This paintball vest holds six standard-sized 140-round pods, with two pod pouches on the back for extra storage. It also features a unique tank holder with a Velcro closure on the backside so that your tank is at arm’s reach during demanding matches. You’ll appreciate the comfortable, heavy-duty construction of this long-lasting tactical paintball vest from Zephyr Sports. One size fits most. Pods and tanks sold separately.
Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Features
Built-In Pod Holders The perfect paintball vest, this style is equipped with room for six pods and features a tank holder on the back with a secure Velcro closure
Ejector Pod Attachments Includes two ejector pod attachments on the backside so that you can two extra 140-round pods on your back
Comfortable Design Won’t limit dexterity and provides a perfect fit with adjustable, ventilated sides with a buckled closure; One size fits most
Heavy-Duty Construction Made to last with enduring, high-quality materials that provide added protection against paint, elements and more
Extra Storage Features two chest pockets and pouches so that you can easily stash your phone, wallet, keys, tools, map, money and other personal items
About Tactical Vests
The Maddog Tactical Paintball Attack Vest – Black by Maddog works well for airsoft. Airsoft vests, plate carriers, and tactical loadout equipment are standard for carrying equipment on the airsoft field. These vests and carriers make it easy for players to maintain control of their gear and efficiently walk around the battle zone while having everything they need to have to win more games. They also have a tacticool operator status appearance to them and give protection to participant’s bodies from inbound airsoft BBs.
Airsoft tactical vests typically have lots of pockets, pouches, and MOLLE attachment panels. This is a balancing act considering that it is a mix of packing what you need in the field but not unnecessary amounts of gear. Prevent carrying so much gear that it weighs you down or hinders you from moving quickly throughout the airsoft field. Some typically chosen things in a basic airsoft tactical vest loadout include the following: Extra airsoft gun mags, sidearms like shotguns or pistols, extra airsoft BBs, red rags, food, drinking water , comms, weapon cleaning items, and knives.
Maddog Vest Protection Levels
Tactical airsoft vests like the Maddog Tactical Paintball Attack Vest – Black provide a couple of layers of extra fabric to help cushion the force of incoming airsoft BBs. Some vests have more than others and some vests include hardened armor plates or ABS plastic scales. These airsoft vests have extra padding and shielding, but practically every vest will use some protection from incoming airsoft BBs.
One challenge confronted by wearing thick vests with rows of magazine pouches and a lot of gear affixed to them is that game players can not feel their hits very well. In these cases, game players should listen for their hits and call themselves out if their vest or gear is hit by inbound airsoft BBs. Game players must follow the airsoft field or match rules.
Types of Maddog Airsoft Vests
There are several different kinds of vests and load-bearing equipment used in airsoft. As a definition, an airsoft vest is a general term used to represent anything game players tactically wear on the upper half of their bodies and holds airsoft gear. Bear in mind there are distinct styles of airsoft vests and they are comparable but different. Each vest delivers different benefits and shortcomings depending on what airsoft team players need or are specifically searching for in their gear.
The airsoft vest types include 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 Maddog Maddog Tactical Paintball Attack Vest – Black 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 excellent quality and durability.
These vests are instantly functional and come with sewn in magazine pouches, pouches which hold airsoft BBs, and other pockets. With pre-made vests, game players can often connect a U.S. GI military web belt to the bottom of the vest.
Toughness of Pre-Made Vests
Considering that these airsoft vests are factory constructed, they are well made with durable stitching and will generally last for a long period of time. We’ve seen a few of these vests used for so long the colors begin to fade, but they still serve their equipment carrying purpose. Lots of airsoft team players start playing with a version of these vests, sell it later on, and upgrade to a more custom-made vest solution.
Pre-Made Vest Models and Types
Search for the best type of pre-made vest you desire. Some have built-in 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 weapon type magazines. Different styles of pre-made airsoft vests are also offered. They feature the following. Magazine carrier vest setups which feature 6x AK-47 to 12x M4 magazine slots (depending upon size of magazine inserted). Cross-draw handgun holster combos 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 many admin pouches. Grenadier vests with many grenade pockets for M203 shells.
Airsoft MOLLE Tactical Vests
A more personalized and innovative airsoft vest is the tactical MOLLE airsoft vest style. These modular vests allow each pouch to be relocated and positioned independently based upon the desired setup airsoft team players and tactical operators need. The MOLLE webbing uses a hook and loop strap system which permits weapon magazine pouches, radio pouches, medical IAK pouches, communications pouches, and weapon holsters to be installed anywhere on the vest where the MOLLE panels are found. The resulting hundreds of different combinations, positions, and orientations mean tactical operators to pick the tailored MOLLE pouch set up for the specific function they are playing (like breacher, grenadier, SAW gunner, etc) or mission they are running.
The tailored look and feel of MOLLE airsoft vests are awesome. The tactical vest platform and pouches are generally offered for sale one by one or in kits which makes them more high-end than pre-made airsoft vests. A standard MOLLE vest can be pricey with the pouches costs increasing the bill. A completely filled MOLLE tactical loadout can cost hundreds of dollars depending on the number of pouches and different kinds of MOLLE pouches are bought. If you have opted to go the MOLLE vest path, see if you can choose MOLLE pouch sets to get your loadout established.
Airsoft Versus Real World MOLLE Gear
When shopping for MOLLE vests, keep in mind airsoft businesses 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 used by militaries, Special Forces (like Rangers, Naval Special Warfare Development ‘Dev Group’, and MARSOC) and other unique ops units.
How MOLLE Accessories Work
The MOLLE system is an acronym that means Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment. This tactical equipment system explains pouches, panels, and straps which employ MOLLE attachments. The three 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 seen on airsoft vests. They feature a series of loops that are employed to secure pouches to the best with straps. The MOLLE straps are usually 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 enables straps to be nicely hooked through to MOLLE panel loops.
Putting Your Kit Together
The entire MOLLE system comes together as operators choose the pouches they need for an airsoft vest loadout or tournament, weave the MOLLE straps through the loops on the pouches and vest panels, and fasten the snaps on the straps to keep the pouches in place. The end result is an extremely personalized airsoft vest with the look and feel 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 elements. This makes it easy to use and switch MOLLE pouches between vest plate carriers and basic MOLLE vests These tactical vests have internal pouches to hold real or reproduction ballistic level III3A plates or bullet-resistant plates. Airsoft participants use these plate carrier vests for an included coolness aspect and can even run real or simulation ballistic plates and panels to imitate an operational loadout or battlefield loadout.
Airsoft Modular Chest Rigs and Slicks
They look like plate carrier vests and similarly have MOLLE panels on the front and back for MOLLE pouches. These tactical vests are separate from MOLLE vests since they are more low-profile and can be worn over or under other clothing like jackets, uniforms, vests, and large garments relatively quickly. These kinds of airsoft vests are less useful 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 class. Half vests are half of a vest with a row of internal pouches in the front. This type of airsoft vest can even be used over top of other types of gear and vests.
Tactical Load-Bearing Vests (LBVs)
Tactical load-bearing vests are a few of the most classic vests to use for airsoft. These airsoft tactical vests include 6 integrated M4 magazine pouches with 2 grenade pouches. The vest straps for the sides and shoulders adjust to little and big-sized airsoft game players which make this vest really versatile.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Does the Maddog make great tactical vests?
Answer: Yes, Maddog is known to make nice tactical vests, chest rigs, and MOLLE vests with high quality products.
Question: How many airsoft gun magazines does the vest hold?
Answer: Usually around 4 to 6 depending on if they are M4 or AK47 design magazines. Look at the vest item specifications for capacity info.
Question: Does the Maddog Tactical Paintball Attack Vest – Black make a great tactical vest?
Answer: Yes, the Maddog Tactical Paintball Attack Vest – Black can be a good tactical vest to use for training, MilSim, and airsoft games. Set up the vest around your battle gear kit.
Question: What type of materials are tactical vests constructed out of?
Answer: Tactical vests like this Maddog vest are generally made of a number of kinds of products including CORDURA, webbing, nylon, rubber, and other comparable fabric products. The closures and straps are normally 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 specific vest designs, you might want to attach additional pouches.
