i was wondering if anybody was utilizing a drop leg molle with a triple mag pouch and if they had any comments or concerns with with setup. 2nd, if i don’t go with that setup i was thinking of chest rig. Only problem with chest rig is that i am a LEO and wear armor and i think this maybe just too bulky…
i really want to only purchase one setup and stick with it if anybody has either setup used for DUTY please let me know the pro’s and con’s about both.
the setup will only be used in training and if the occurance of an active shooter so i don’t want alot to have to put on, i would just grab and go…
Alot of it depends on what you want/need to carry. If you only need to carry 1-2 extra rifle mags, maybe a drop leg with a quick release buckle and a 2 mag drop leg would be great. If you need more, then look at some of the small chest rigs that hold one mag per pouch to reduce bulk. Some may have molle, some fixed pouches and some, both. Eagle makes a couple nice variations of the pouches and also a patrol bandoleer.
I think there’s a thread in here somewhere on it, take a moment and look around.
Chest rigs can be as light or bulky as you make them. Try a three mag version out, or take a look at one of Eagle’s Patrol Bandoleer’s if your primary concern is active shooters. It would work best in this sitatuion, without needing to be rigged up like a drop leg or chest rig.
I personally think that in a situation where an LEO needs reloads for their rifle, and also have to wear armor, a drop leg pouch will work great.
Many .mil guys dislike them b/c of the fact they are awkward to get in/out of vehicles and cramped spaces and make reloading in a vehicle more difficult than with a chest rig.
I wouldn’t put 6 or more mags in one however, as it would get too big and heavy, defeating its purpose.
A piece of advice, ride the load pretty high, just as you do a pistol on a drop leg, so that your hand naturally comes level with the mags for faster reloads.
You might also consider trying one out, if you are putting it on a duty belt w/o suspenders, it might get a bit too heavy.
Trust me- if you start putting stuff on your legs you will figure out quickly how heavy and awkward it is.
I see dudes all the time that look like models out of a blackhawk magazine…no way could they move at a “brisk” pace in all that crap for more than 10 minutes.
If you already wear soft armor- 2 plates and a plate carrier with 3 mag pouches on it.
Start conservative with what ever LBE system you try- start with what you “need” and later if it’s not too heavy you can add stuff you want.
2cents.
I have a Safariland 6004 leg shroud with 3 open top kydex pouches. Running with it is no issue, mags stay put even when you hit the ground. Weight with 3 loaded 30’s feels about like a 6004 with a 1911. I would not want to run dual sub loads - it would promote a funny gate while running. I personally find that I am fastest off the leg (as opposed to the hip or chest) for reloads. That said - how often is that, that important?
I would not be interested in a lrg rig that had flap style pouches. You may have issues making a reload from a seated position with any leg rig. If you have to sit for long periods you will be sitting on a mag.
IMHO the real difference is that it is faster and it allows for a clean chest area which may result in greater mobility in some situations.
All this said, I haven’t used that 6004 in 2 yrs. Practice is more often than not how I as a civi would likely be dressed - 30 round mag in a back pocket - extremely slow reload but it is much more likely how I would be set up in the event of a problem. If you really want a leg rig and decide you want a Safariland - I’ll make you a deal on either the whole thing or just the pouches (if you already have a 6004 holster just unbolt it and bolt on the pouches).
Thanks guys; i will probably look at the three mag chest rigs more seriuosly.
i guess i think it might be a bit more slow to reload off the chest as to the leg but i thing in all positions ex. PRONE, SITTING, WEAK HAND, STRONG SIDE, lYING ON MY BACK BEHIND A CURB, SO ON AND SO ON.
i saw that 5.11 has a molle style naked chest rig for about thirty bucks or so. Is this a quality product or should i stick with EAGLE?
And in a AS situation i think that speed during reloading would be a factor, but i also carry my rifle three point slung so i don’t know if that will affect anything,
any furhter comments appreciated … I don’t want to buy two rigs to compare if all possible…
EI’s chest rig(s), active shooter bag, others are my choice for that application. There are some other quality custom offerings as well (see other posts).
Drop loads have their place, and their problems. Best avoided for most folks.
I use a molle armor system along with a belt/subload.
There are times that a subload is better than armor mounted mags. There are times that they are equal. There are times that the chest mount is better. There are times when they both suck.
I place no more than two AR mags and a single pistol mag on a subload. My subload is attached to a padded belt, high on the thigh (top is just under the opening of the pocket). Strap is fixed to the belt with electrical tape. Back side of the leg strap is coated with rubber cement for extra grip. I use this combo with a thigh-holster with no adverse effect. Buckle placement is the key to avoiding the dreaded “waddle”.
Going with a single AR mag and pistol mag is probably my favorite for a subload. People have a tendancy to over-load and low-mount on their initial attempt. Three 30 round mags at low thigh level will shift during dynamic movement, even if you duct-tape the subload directly to your bare, hairy leg.
My favorite subload is the HSGI Mini modular leg panel. I use single mag pouches, preferably as low-profile as possible.
However- if you are a cop and need to respond to an active shooter, it will probably make more sense to have something to throw over your armor that won’t restrict access to your Sam Brown.
I took a class and started out with a John Willis subload, 3.5 hrs later I felt like chucking it in a ditch. It was the 4 mag version. Later, a man hence forth known to me as “St. John” threw me a simple 4 mag chest that I used for the remainder of the class and was quite satisfied.
I whole heartedly endorse a chest rig for comfort.
well i went with a drop leg with a three mag pouch. It has a belt clip that i can keep on my duty belt and quickly attatch the three mags in a hurry. I ran with it on today and it did not seem to bulky. I guess i can see the only draw back would be reloading in a vehicle, but in my case i would only put it on when i leave my vehicle…
Absolutely a chest rig. Better support and less likely to snag on something. I’m a big guy, 604,260lbs. I use a Tac Tailor three mag pouch chest rig and couldn’t be happier. Hell, the vest with plate and armor is already heavy as heck whats another 2lbs.