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« Reply #30 on: July 13, 2005, 04:55:02 PM »
is Diamondback in town (Phoenix) or online ???
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« Reply #31 on: July 13, 2005, 05:31:57 PM »
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« Reply #32 on: July 13, 2005, 05:49:20 PM »
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The low vis RACK?  Looks like a knock off of my Hellcat.  I love the thing, its simple, holds everytihng I need, and it fits me just right.  I always felt like I was one step behind you gear wise Sarge, but I beat you to this one!

On that note, the hellcat is a little more expensive but if its for airsoft Id say the low vis rack should do you just fine.  The bib portion on most set ups I have had only made it harder to remove the mags being held directly below it.  Ill be putting the hellcat though some training in a few weeks to the tune of 16 days of constant use...Ill let yall know how it works out.

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Beat me to it?  I didn't know there was a contest.  In that case, I'll be calling Eagle first thing in the morning! :lol:

Now, about it being a copy of the hellcat?  Umm, NO!  They have ONE thing in common - they store mags internally.  That's it.  It is sized differently, it's made of different materials, lighter/smaller, the retention is different, and it's half the price.   I guess it's a Hellcat in the same way the CIRAS is a RAV, the Weesatch is a Callahan, and the RRV is a RACK.  Similar, but totally different pieces of kit.

But yeah, this LV RACK will fit a nice empty spot in my toolbox.

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is Diamondback in town (Phoenix) or online ???


Yes.

They used to allow walk-ins for current Military or LEO, but lately they've been letting all kinds of characters in there (just ask busta_cap).  I was just in today to visit the nice girls that work there and pick up may latest piece of kit.  Caught a glimpse of the new catalog too (but I'm not supposed to tell you about it, oops).  Look online or in a catalog, see what you want, call and order, then go pick it up and save on shipping.  They do not have a storefront, but will allow you to come pick up your goods if you're legit.  They also have a GSA schedule, which has saved me probably hundreds of dollars.

They are in Peoria, as it say on their website.
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« Reply #33 on: July 13, 2005, 09:27:09 PM »
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The low vis RACK?  Looks like a knock off of my Hellcat.  I love the thing, its simple, holds everytihng I need, and it fits me just right.  I always felt like I was one step behind you gear wise Sarge, but I beat you to this one!

On that note, the hellcat is a little more expensive but if its for airsoft Id say the low vis rack should do you just fine.  The bib portion on most set ups I have had only made it harder to remove the mags being held directly below it.  Ill be putting the hellcat though some training in a few weeks to the tune of 16 days of constant use...Ill let yall know how it works out.

Rick

Beat me to it?  I didn't know there was a contest.  In that case, I'll be calling Eagle first thing in the morning! :lol:

Now, about it being a copy of the hellcat?  Umm, NO!  They have ONE thing in common - they store mags internally.  That's it.  It is sized differently, it's made of different materials, lighter/smaller, the retention is different, and it's half the price.   I guess it's a Hellcat in the same way the CIRAS is a RAV, the Weesatch is a Callahan, and the RRV is a RACK.  Similar, but totally different pieces of kit.

But yeah, this LV RACK will fit a nice empty spot in my toolbox.

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is Diamondback in town (Phoenix) or online ???

Yes.

They used to allow walk-ins for current Military or LEO, but lately they've been letting all kinds of characters in there (just ask busta_cap).  I was just in today to visit the nice girls that work there and pick up may latest piece of kit.  Caught a glimpse of the new catalog too (but I'm not supposed to tell you about it, oops).  Look online or in a catalog, see what you want, call and order, then go pick it up and save on shipping.  They do not have a storefront, but will allow you to come pick up your goods if you're legit.  They also have a GSA schedule, which has saved me probably hundreds of dollars.

They are in Peoria, as it say on their website.
I was considering one of those for my new loadout...Its cheap and I have recommended it to a few people..With a bib and a camelbak or hydro pack you are set..

Rick, anything from DBT is rock solid, especially the BLCS line...It's designed for the real deal..so in airsoft you should be able to beat it to hell...

As far as letting me walk through and stuff like that, when you have dropped upwards of 1000$ as a civilian there in the last 7 months the ladies tend to drop a few bucks here and there, and send stuff out same day etc.. ;)
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« Reply #34 on: July 13, 2005, 09:58:59 PM »
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« Reply #35 on: July 14, 2005, 09:24:43 AM »
I can get nearly anything from Blackhawk, even if I don't have it on my website.

As for Rick's assertion that flak jackets aren't really body armor, +1.

Soft armor won't stop rifle rounds. Plates will.  So, an interceptor with plates will weigh in around, help me here Chrstian, about 15-18 pounds.

Oh yeah...did anyone mention they're hot? :)
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« Reply #36 on: July 14, 2005, 09:57:21 AM »
Oh, I didn't know. When the time comes to buy the vest (when I get money :P), I'll contact you Tim.
In the meantime, what would be the price?
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