Tactical vest options?

[TacticalSpeed]

I have an old milsurp vest, but not really what I want nor good enough IMO so I am looking for a decent tactical vest.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Feel free to also add things related to said vest.

[bogey1]

If it can be used as a flack jacket, would you consider selling it?

[KPShooting]

I guess the first thing to ask is do you want it stop bullets or not?

[ray h]

If it can be used as a flack jacket, would you consider selling it?

What kind of "flak" are you worried about?
A flak jacket is not generally the same as "bulletproof" or bullet resistant armor.

[ray h]

I have an old milsurp vest, but not really what I want nor good enough IMO so I am looking for a decent tactical vest.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Feel free to also add things related to said vest.

Are you looking for a plate carrier, soft armor or a load bearing vest? Do you want a vest or just a chest rig?
I've got a Rothco load carrying vest. It's a lower end vest but I have no complaints so far. The zipper, molle, straps, buckles and material seem to be of good quality.

[bogey1]

What kind of "flak" are you worried about?
A flak jacket is not generally the same as "bulletproof" or bullet resistant armor.

I want to get one for when I fire my 50cal.

[buckengr]

I want to get one for when I fire my 50cal.

You might be better off wearing some kind of actual armor rather than a flak jacket if you're concerned about being Kentucky Ballistic'd. Not sure what will help you if you find yourself cuddled up on a bomb like that. Maybe try to get an IOTV with the throat guard, delt protectors, and groin panel?

[JoshIronshaft]

Proper attire for shooting sketchy SLAP rounds from your 50BMG rifle.


For the OP, define the intended purpose, then you can get helpful info.

[bogey1]

You might be better off wearing some kind of actual armor rather than a flak jacket if you're concerned about being Kentucky Ballistic'd. Not sure what will help you if you find yourself cuddled up on a bomb like that. Maybe try to get an IOTV with the throat guard, delt protectors, and groin panel?

Its a semiauto M3, they usually blow the top cover off, not like one of those
barretts or other type rifles that turn into pipe bombs. Just want a little insurance.

[Steve_NEPhila]

The real question is, what do you want this piece of equipment to do?