Description
Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Details
SDS Official US Military MOLLE II Army ACU FLC Fighting Tactical Assault Vest Carrier
Official US military ACU fighting load carrier vest. One size fits all, adjustable. Color: ACU (also known as AUC, UCP, DUC).
Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Features
100% Cordura Nylon
Made in US
Official U.S. military ACU fighting load carrier vest
Constructed of heavy-duty 1000D Cardura nylon material, snap buckle and zipper
MOLLE/MPLLE II compatible, one size fits all and adjustable waist belt
NSN 8465-01-525-0577/8465015250577
Color: ACU (also known as AUC, UCP, DUC)
About Tactical Vests
The SDS Official US Military MOLLE II Army ACU FLC Fighting Tactical Assault Vest Carrier by SDS works well for airsoft. Airsoft vests, plate carriers, and tactical loadout equipment are common for holding gear on the airsoft field. These carriers and vests make it easy for participants to maintain control of their gear and quickly get around the combat zone while having all the things they may need to win more games. They also have a tacticool operator status appearance to them and shield game player’s bodies from incoming airsoft BBs.
Airsoft tactical vests usually have numerous pockets, pouches, and MOLLE accessory panels. This is a fine line given that it is a mix of packing what you need in the field however not too much. Prevent carrying so much gear that it weighs you down or prevents you from moving efficiently across the airsoft field. Some commonly chosen items in a basic airsoft tactical vest loadout include the following: Spare airsoft gun mags, sidearms like shotguns or handguns, extra airsoft BBs, red rags, snacks, drinking water , comms, weapon cleaning gear, and knives.
SDS Vest Protection Levels
Tactical airsoft vests like the SDS Official US Military MOLLE II Army ACU FLC Fighting Tactical Assault Vest Carrier supply a few layers of extra protection to aid in cushioning the force of inbound 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 nearly every vest will offer some defense from incoming airsoft BBs.
One challenge faced by donning thick vests with rows of magazine pouches and a lot of gear affixed to them is that team players can not feel their hits well. In these cases, players need to listen for their hits and call themselves out if their vest or gear is hit by inbound airsoft BBs. Game players need to follow the airsoft field or match guidelines.
Types of SDS Airsoft Vests
There are a number of different types of vests and load-bearing equipment worn in airsoft. As a classification, an airsoft vest is a general term used to refer to anything team players tactically don on the upper half of their bodies and holds airsoft 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 SDS SDS Official US Military MOLLE II Army ACU FLC Fighting Tactical Assault Vest Carrier falls into one of these categories. Learn about the types below.
Pre-Made Tactical Airsoft Vests
Pre-made airsoft vests are one of one of the most basic kinds of airsoft vests. These vests come ready-to-play out of package and are a few of the cheaper vests offered while still keeping good quality and resilience. Numerous brands manufacture pre-made vests including Condor with their Elite Tactical Vest, BLACKHAWK! with their Omega Tactical Vest, and Classic Army with their Tactical Cross Draw Vest. If you are playing airsoft on a budget, pre-made tactical airsoft vests are an excellent find.
These vests are instantly usable and come with sewn in magazine pouches, pouches which hold airsoft BBs, and other pockets. With pre-made vests, participants can often connect a U.S. GI military web belt to the bottom of the vest.
Toughness of Pre-Made Vests
Since these airsoft vests are factory built, they are well made with strong stitching and will typically last for a long period of time. We’ve seen a few of these vests worn for so long the colors start to fade, but they still serve their equipment carrying function. Many airsoft game players start out with a version of these vests, sell it later on, and upgrade to a more custom-made vest option.
Pre-Made Vest Models and Types
Make sure the vest you are purchasing will work for holding your particular airsoft weapon type magazines. Various styles of pre-made airsoft vests are also offered. Rifle shotgun tactical vest pouch setups with shotgun shell loops inside pouches.
Airsoft MOLLE Tactical Vests
A more adjustable and sophisticated airsoft vest is the tactical MOLLE airsoft vest style. These modular vests enable each pouch to be relocated and positioned separately based on the particular set up airsoft team players and tactical operators need.
The tailored style and feel of MOLLE airsoft vests are great. The tactical vest platform and pouches are typically offered separately or in kits which makes them more highly-priced than pre-made airsoft vests.
Airsoft Versus Military MOLLE Gear
When looking for MOLLE vests, bear in mind airsoft companies make replicas of real military tactical vests. These airsoft knock-off pouches and vests run a fraction of the prices of the real equipment used by armed forces, Special Forces (like Rangers, Naval Special Warfare Development ‘Dev Group’, and MARSOC) and other unique ops units.
How MOLLE Accessories Work
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 found on airsoft vests. The MOLLE pouches have a MOLLE loop panel on the back of the pouch which permits straps to be tightly connected to MOLLE panel loops.
Putting Your Kit Together
The whole MOLLE system comes together as operators select the pouches they require for an airsoft vest loadout or tournament, 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 outcome is an extremely customized airsoft vest with the look and feel of operator status.
Airsoft Tactical Vest Plate Carriers
Airsoft tactical vest plate carriers look like basic MOLLE vests and many of these vests also have plate carrier compartments and capabilities. This makes it practical to use and change MOLLE pouches between vest plate carriers and basic MOLLE vests These tactical vests have internal pouches to hold real or replica ballistic level III3A plates or level IV plates. Airsoft participants use these plate carrier vests for an included coolness factor and can even run genuine or replica ballistic plates and panels to mimic a practical loadout or go-to-war 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 employed over or under other clothes like jackets, uniforms, vests, and bulky garments reasonably easily. These kinds of airsoft vests are less useful for holding equipment 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 also be worn over top of other types of gear and vests.
Tactical Load-Bearing Vests (LBVs)
Tactical load-bearing vests are a few of the most traditional 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 put into action on loads of airsoft battlefields. These airsoft tactical vests feature 6 integrated M4 mag pouches with 2 grenade pouches. They have loops to hook up a U.S. G.I. web belt where airsoft participants can include more pouches and ammo dump bags if required. The back of the vest has connections for a buttpack. The vest straps for the shoulders and sides adapt to small and bigger-sized airsoft game players which make this vest really flexible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Does the SDS make great tactical vests?
Answer: Yes, SDS 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: Generally around 4 to 6 depending upon if they are M4 or AK47 style magazines. Look at the vest product details for capacity details.
Question: Does the SDS Official US Military MOLLE II Army ACU FLC Fighting Tactical Assault Vest Carrier make a good tactical vest?
Answer: Yes, the SDS Official US Military MOLLE II Army ACU FLC Fighting Tactical Assault Vest Carrier can be a great tactical vest to use for training, MilSim, and airsoft games. Set up the vest around your airsoft gear kit.
Question: What type of materials are tactical vests made out of?
Answer: Tactical vests like this SDS vest are typically made of several kinds of products including CORDURA, webbing, nylon, rubber, and other similar textile materials. The straps and closures 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 may need to add extra pouches.
