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April 14th, 2010, 16:41 | #1 |
Sandbox C9 Gunner Impression
So I am trying to put together a current deployed C9 gunner impression. I've gotten the basics down so far, but I am hung up on what rig to get. It is my understanding there is a fair amount of commercial kit used, but narrowing down what is used by C9 gunners has been a bit of a challenge.
From what I've read the most popular commercial rig for C9 use is the CPGear MoFOCR. I can't quite justify spending almost $400 on a rig for airsoft and the inevitable zombie apocalypse. So this isn't high on my list to get. The next choice I've found is the TT MAV in Coyote with X-Harness. I really like this set up and would like to get the MAV w/ pouches included out of ease and cost savings. The one question I have with this set up is would having Coyote pouches be acceptable or would I need to simply get the MAV and buy separate AR pouches? The one I was looking at originally was the CPGear KISS rig w/ Gunner setup. It is basically a MAV, but available in Cadpat AR and easier ability to replace buckles. I don't think I would mind spending the extra money for this setup, except I have seen no mention of its use in my search. I would greatly appreciate what ever insight you guys can provide and pictures would be great. I haven't been able to find many pictures of C9 gunners with a non issue vest, the ones I have found it has been pretty unclear what the rig in use was. |
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April 14th, 2010, 17:07 | #2 |
any Infantry soldiers that I know, who have gone overseas, and are delegated the use of the C9 just use their issued vest.
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April 14th, 2010, 17:12 | #3 |
April 14th, 2010, 17:16 | #4 |
That is supposedly a JTF 2 member.
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April 14th, 2010, 17:24 | #5 |
Ministry of Peace
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With the relaxation on the use of "non issue rigs" over the past few years overseas, there really is no wrong choice here. Some of the most popular rigs I saw were made by TT, there was some CP gear but not much.
A CF member choosing to purchase their own gear would stick w/ CADPAT, or if it came to a solid colour green/tan. Stick to that and you'll be fine. |
April 14th, 2010, 17:25 | #6 |
Not verified, and I'm not sure is one.
Probably, but he have a very low profile set-up. Midma |
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April 14th, 2010, 17:29 | #7 |
Others pictures to help you:
Midma |
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April 14th, 2010, 17:54 | #8 |
A pic of my buddy getting ready for a convoy. The rig is a Tan HSGI Woosatch with 4 C9 Box pouches across the front, 2 frag grenade pouches and a small utility pouch on the front. He also has a first aid pouch not seen in this picture.
Given the amount of ammo you have to carry issue tac vests are hardly, if ever seen on gunners. |
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April 14th, 2010, 18:14 | #9 |
Thank you all very much. I've decided to go with the TT MAV.
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April 16th, 2010, 00:43 | #10 |
formerly Blinky
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Thank God I saw a BFA on the end of that LMG, I was just about to ask if that guy knew how useless he'd be using a mag with a C9. For those that don't know (though if you're reading these forums, you probably do know), the C9 is famous for jams using magazines. Though the weapon was designed to use a magazine, it is more effective when belt-fed (200rd C9 box). In addition to that, also true in airsoft, a magazine is entirely short-lived when used in an LMG.
Doing a proper C9 gunner is a great idea, and I can't wait to see some photos out of it. But please, for the love of all that is holy, leave the damned mag at home LOL!
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April 16th, 2010, 01:19 | #11 |
Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture!
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Funny you should mention that, they ended up developing a version of the M249 specifically for special forces use. They lightened the LMG by 1kg by scrapping the mag loading port, and made it belt feed only.
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May 7th, 2010, 14:16 | #12 |
fyi; i did not once even see anybody wear a mav over there
four of the c9 gunners in my platoon had tag plate carriers or british vests they scored off the paras |
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May 9th, 2010, 02:57 | #13 |
I've been looking over the gear and pictures and the TT MAV is starting to look smaller and smaller. Carrying 3 box mag pouches, IFAK, radio, plus future gear bits as I nail down the impression is looking next to impossible to fit on the set up. I like the HSGI Woosatch and it looks like it has the space for a good setup. Now just to find pouches that don't feel like bending me over.
Also, I'm sure standard carry varies from person to person, but for a basic foot patrol what would be a basic list of essential gear? |
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May 9th, 2010, 07:26 | #14 |
well if you want currently deployed look, you can go either with issue tac vest or a tactical tailor chest rig. most of the guys in my platoon currently use their issued tac vest 'cause they're forbidden to use their own rigs/vests simply because it doesn't have tactical tailor label on it.
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May 9th, 2010, 10:50 | #15 |
simple for a c9 gunner;
ifak, ammo, frags, water, prr, knife, somewhere to put the NOD's again some of the guys in my platoon managed to score the 100 round nutsacks from friendly yanks/ppcliers. but they all carried four boxes on em repeat |
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