mcgrubbs must be referring to folks like me.
I am just a civilian, so this stuff is used for classes. I buy what is available at the time of purchase, so color and sizing may be a little off.
Medium Eagle duty belt with security buckle and medium belt pad
You can tell from the leftover belt that it is too large for me. However, I find it to be very comfortable. Even though the pouches are broken in, no matter how tight I make the belt, if there is no subload attached, the belt tends to ride up when extracting mags. I would eventually like to get away from using the subload, but am not sure how to keep the belt in place without it.
Safariland 6004
I prefer the ruggedness and security of the 6004 over regular kydex holsters for carbine classes. I wear mine nice and high, but keep both straps. I tried going without the top strap like most do, but for me it didn't feel as secure when drawing or moving.
CSM dump pouch
May consume more real estate than others, but well worth it. My favorite piece of gear.
Eagle AR single duty mag pouch
Fast and secure. It's either this or kydex.
Specter MOLLE thigh rig with Eagle M9 double magazine pouch and two Specter AR dual retention double magazine pouches
I tried the Eagle leg platform, but I prefer the two straps and slightly smaller size of the Specter. With my short legs, the subload used to hang very low, bumping into my kneepad. David was kind enough to modify the system to ride higher.
The Eagle M9 pouches will hold one USP .45 mag or two 1911 mags. The flaps close by themselves, so even though there is no elastic band, retention with only one 1911 mag left is not an issue.
I prefer Eagle AR mag pouches, but the Specter ones were chosen specifically for their lack of elastic. With Eagle pouches, the elastic is tight enough that it is difficult for me to jam the second mag into the pouch one-handed when located on my thigh, as the belt will simply be pulled down. The pouches work well for me and single mag retention has not been a problem during movement. The buckles slow access and are simply too ninja for me, so I just leave them hanging.
Why so many mags? Well, they are necessary (because I don't use a chest rig). With the amount of shooting and tactical reloading that we do, it is not uncommon for me to step off the line with most of my mags in my dump pouch. There is a minor weight and mobility penalty, but I can deal with it, though I may eventually move to some sort of chest rig.
Surefire light pouch
Cheap, but effective enough. Wish Eagle had a similar product.
Eagle .45 double duty mag pouch
Fast and secure, kydex would be the only alternative. The location on the belt makes supported kneeling a bit uncomfortable as I am jabbed under the ribs. If I get rid of the light pouch or subload, I might be able to move these off to the side a bit.
That's all for my setup. I think I may need to stash some first aid somewhere.
cohiba, for the Eagle 2x4, have you tried folding the flaps like this?
I find it more streamlined, less likely to snag on anything, and offers better access to the pistol mags.
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