it does not need to be a plate carrier as it will carry no plate. i am just looking for a molle vest that sits relatively low so i can have my mags lower across my gut than higher. plate carriers often look they suit my needs best for some reason. i want some thing with alot of possibility so that if something isn’t working out i can re-position it…so vest style riggs seem to be better for me than open-back mag carriers. but in the same respect mobility of my arms is paramount. i have watched all the you-tube videos and read all the reviews i can stomach so i thought id ask you. right now i am looking mostly at voo-doo tactical, black hawk, and condor. most seem to sit pretty high. any suggestions? what has worked for you?
A low riding plate carrier offers compromised protection.
Here is a thread with a diagram that will show what the carrier should cover.
Here is another diagram.
It sounds like you might be happier with a low riding chest rig if you do not plan to wear the plates where they will be in a position to protect you. I can’t see carrying the additional weight of plates if you want to wear the carrier below what needs protecting. Heck, a battle belt with suspenders may even be more appropriate.
Trust me, you don’t want to wear mags accross your abdomen.
There is a pretty good reason that no chest rig sits that low.
If you don’t want stuff on your chest I would recommend a belt system instead.
FWIW- “Chest” rigs actually sit a bit lower than most seem to think.
thank you. yeah, i was just watching all the you tube videos and review pictures and the mags looked a little high. i do want them on my chest, well slightly below my chest, i just don’t want to develop a case of t-rex arms when snagging them out.
Check it out:
http://usgruntgear.com/m1rarelitrma1.html
I’m not pimping US Grunt gear, I don’t own a single piece of their gear or have any tie to them whatsoever, it’s just a handy link and shows general placement.
looks to be in the right position. thank you for that.