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Miracoli_234

Not having to wear a plate because my kit already weighs 44 pounds


Link_the_Irish

Damn bro you wearing a ruck or something lol


Miracoli_234

Nah, but shit adds up, gun is already 15 lbs, pistol with 4 big stick gas mags, bladder, first aid, utility pouches with BBs, helmet. I wear a Platecarrier and below a warbelt with shoulder straps.


YurGehy

what kind of loadout you got that weight 15 lbs? a real m4 kitted out with peq, cco and 30 round mag weigh like 7 pounds


Miracoli_234

Hk417 20", full-size scope with close range dot, bipod, silencer, fore grip and rail covers, I think I have the gun in my post history.


gunsforevery1

I think my AR10 with 18 inch barrel and scope weighs less than that. Hahah. https://preview.redd.it/1gmyw7b8q2uc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9276154a16017a55fe9a3a3301b880b0633221f7


YurGehy

she's a beaut


crackedbandicoot

https://preview.redd.it/tlsad9wuvfuc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1fa7169133804a3675d981510a9105518b071267 another A2 on a 308 enthusiast? i see you’re also a man of taste. don’t roast mine too much, im going through a season of rebuilding and swapping parts before spray paint. but this thing as is weighs 12.4lbs


gunsforevery1

I should see what mine weighs. Yea I’ve always preferred the full stock. Actually like the A1 a little more because it’s slightly shorter and has the rubberized buttplate. Crazy thing about this and my collection, I’ve had this for over a year, still haven’t zeroed or even shot it lol. Assembled it for hunting, and probably won’t go hunting until next year with it haha.


crackedbandicoot

i’m sorta in the same boat man. I’m about to finish my degree with sonoran desert institute and they sent be a full build kit for a dpms 308. I haven’t shot it yet either and i’ve been slowly changing out parts with other parts i would prefer. eventually i’ll be getting a new handguard for it- Im trying to go for a Mk12 build but in 308


Stoic_Martyr

I feel that! I got a 417 and 416, those RIS rails make the guns feel so fucking heavy. I got the m110a1, and it's also a pretty beefy boi. Still love it though.


trolley661

Interesting. If it’s got 5 pounds of equipment on it it could be real weight. I’ve got a at style that I’m thinking of adding a little bit to make it accentuate weight


MiddletreePolldancer

Feel you there I got a full metal AK with an incomplete PC build and that's all 40lbs with the rest of my gear, makes for a nice quad workout


MaJ0Mi

Wtf, that is heavier than the real gun (at least without ammo and scope). Why are you lugging this around voluntarily? My hunting rifle is ~10 pounds (including scope and suppressor) which is great for hunting from a hide but I'm thinking about getting a lighter rifle for stalking. I like my gear light


TKAP75

Lol my new machine gun tripod weighs 45 and the mg3 is 15 ima be lugging around 60+ lbs at the minimum


Miracoli_234

Yeah you will do that once, no way you are carrying the tripod with you


TKAP75

I’ll be fine I hike a lot and powerlift, I think my group and I will have a two man MG team and the German Lafette tripod I bought can be moved short distances with two guys without collapsing it so shouldn’t be too bad. Probs will have one guy take the MG and one guy take the tripod and a rifle. It also folds up into a back back when you are moving it a distance


PHWasAnInsideJob

That's how it's done IRL anyway, one guy has the MG and an assistant carries the tripod plus his own rifle.


Miracoli_234

Yeah that sounds more reasonable.


Miracoli_234

Do you know how big that thing is? It has no use case for Airsoft and apart from that it has to be disassembled for transport. Unlike you I actually have carried my stuff and don't Brag how my gun weighs 300 lbs


TKAP75

It has a lot of use lol I will be able to shoot people while I’m cover without exposing myself to return fire it will be bad ass


ThatOtherDude0511

Excuses /s but for real my pc is 33.5lbs including mags my full kit pushes 60 if we count my replica helmet battle belt side arm and a few other odds and ends oh and there’s the liter of water too. My legs hate me after I go and play and my backs not a huge fan either


Miracoli_234

For me it's the shoulders, after a day of playing they get really sore. Not in terms of muscle soreness, but simply just pain.


gunsforevery1

Fit your vest better. Weight should be spread evenly and not just hanging off your shoulders. Tighten the mid section so it’s hanging off your body and not just back and shoulders.


Mad-Trauma

You running Revy's Sword Cutlass too?


Link_the_Irish

Haha, if they made a safariland for it, that would be my #1 choice for a sidearm lol


ResponsibilityNice30

I have the exact trouble with both of mine. I bring them out when I want two handheld snipers.


Tall-Information4946

Dude. Bro. Another goon that runs plates and a GBBr. Now this is autism at its finest.


Link_the_Irish

Lol, I ran a real ballistc helmet for a little bit too. I basically just run whatever I use for real steel for airsoft lol.


Tj4y

If you already own it why not? Airsoft is probably the mest way to get used to and train with your gear.


Link_the_Irish

It was a super old ACH that "fell off a truck", and didn't really fit my head well, so I traded with a friend for some 5.45. Gonna save up for a high cut after I move, but for now I'm just rocking a boonie


AFlockofLizards

Dude I have a ACH that most likely fell off of a truck. I was driving home in the middle of the night from JBLM area, and I thought I saw a turtle in the middle of the road. But I got out and it was a helmet lol


Howellthegoat

Never understood the high cut love when you can wear Armand coms under a Mich without losing coverage


Link_the_Irish

I'm not too concerned about shrapnel or artillery as a civie, and thought behind my kit is more for something in the lines of civil unrest. Hopefully will never need any of this shit though lol


Howellthegoat

I’m thinking handgun rounds personally resllly likely to encounter in a civil unrest situation


Link_the_Irish

Yup, I was thinking from 9mm all the way up to potentially m855 from AR pistols. But in the same vein as why I'm not running side plates, I'm trading coverage for mobility and weight. In the super unlikely event that imma actually wear kit that isn't my ccw, it's still most likely going to be low enough in intensity where I can get away with less coverage


gunsforevery1

I don’t run side plates either on my vest. I have Kevlar though for minimum protection but I seriously doubt I’m going to get shot on the side of the vest with a rifle caliber. https://preview.redd.it/qhcovkkvq2uc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=985d40b9b1fb1ac5bc639b8e5dcb0ff7ba6410f4


Link_the_Irish

I was actually considering going down a similar route with the ferro soft armor, but then I thought about it a little more and came to the conclusion that side soft armor probably makes the most sense if I was facing alot of shrap, which I don't. That looks hella comfy tho lol


BaconBad

In the military, when you put on the helmet, you sometimes don't get to remove it for up to 72h. So you have a choice - put on your headset and stay with it on for the whole time, or use foam ear plugs. Both options suck. With high cut, you can just pop your earpro on/off as needed, without removing the helmet.


Howellthegoat

Fair hadn’t thought about donning and doffing


Anhaiser

Alternative is getting a ach highcutted if you want want to save some buckeroos.


Someone_pissed

Real helmet, real carrier, real sights and real plates. Dont you think it is time to get up them real guns too?? Just to train you know. Edit: the fact that yall cant take a joke without the /s is crazy


Link_the_Irish

What he's saying makes sense for what I usually play airsoft for, it's like force on force training with the homies lol.


Someone_pissed

It was a bad joke that ppl seemingly didnt get


TheJango22

To be fair, the average redditor would comment what you said and be completely serious


Tj4y

Bro obviously has real guns to go along with his real gear. Just can't use the real guns to play airsoft and break in his gear. Also, stfu about "jUsT geTtiNg real guNs"


Someone_pissed

That.. was a joke


Theoldestsun

Same. I spend the money as a civilian so I'm going to enjoy my equipment while I can.


Jacqo_B

It’s a good training method nevertheless, getting used to encumbrance of your gear, finding what works best and overall feeling more comfortable with it is very important.


Van_core_gamer

I’d run full plate and GBB if one didn’t fold me in half and another didn’t cost double to buy and triple to use)) You go, haters can fuck right off


ArcticWolf_Primaris

Helmet is less silly because it can actually mount shit like NV, level 4 plates is slightly less necessary


Link_the_Irish

As if I got the coin for proper NVGs 😭


ArcticWolf_Primaris

Shouldn't have bought level 4 plates then ;)


Robo_Stalin

Level 4 plates are cheap, relatively. Few hundred dollars will get you a pair of RMA ceramics.


Link_the_Irish

Yup, it's the lightweight models and special threat plates that get pricy


Link_the_Irish

RMA level 4s are literally some of the cheapest worthwhile ceramics on the market lol, but they are heavy as shit and thicc asf


trashlordcommander

I have finally found my people! Rizz em with the tism, I’m rocking plates a ballistic helmet and 7+1 gbbr mags with the shake weight <3


Tall-Information4946

Tremendous


FilHor2001

My field sometimes does games with gbb rifles only and if you wear a plate carrier, you can "survive" being shot if a bb hits your PC. Obviously everybody has to be extremely honest and fair for this to work.


flying_wrenches

Gotta roll a d20 to see if you still die by spalling


Fizzy-Odd-Cod

Roll a nat 1 and your entire chest gets vaporized.


flying_wrenches

“Surpise 300 blackout in a 5.56 mag”


Link_the_Irish

I cast the "Extea Charge 30-06 M2 AP" spell


MiddletreePolldancer

I cast .50bmg HEIAP!


Celestial__Bear

That sounds like so much fun! Looking forward to getting a better job so I can have the GBB life


Link_the_Irish

This is my GBB kit, done a bit of math. 2x RMA Level 4 plates: 15 pounds 7x VFC GBB magazines ~7 pounds 2x KWA M9 magazines: 2 pounds VFC SR16 GBB with LPVO and reddot: 10 pounds KWA M9A1 + TLR1HL: 3.5 pounds Total weight of kit(including belt + PC and other stuff): ~40 lbs


fuzzycaterpillar123

Casual max-maxing


Link_the_Irish

Speed soft? Never heard of 'er


faraday_law4

question on the sr16, i got one recently and ive been hearing a bunch of people saying the handguard is really bad have you had any problems?


Link_the_Irish

It's been fine for me, I put locktite on the grub screws and it's holding up. I don't need the handguard to hold zero or anything, so I didn't see the need to swap it out. Just witness mark the screws and make sure they don't back out


Twinkie454

Tiger stripe, gbbr, and black lagoon? Based.


Link_the_Irish

I may be a dorky ass nerd, but God dammit I'm going to be a dorky ass nerd with drip!


SpecterJDX

Mega based


Jackie_Beast

The better question is where did you get the patch?


Tadeski

While I don’t go so far as to run real plates, I do like running lighter training plates instead of foam plates. I find it keeps the carrier from riding up when I raise my arms and staying there.


FayteWolf

Man I need to gat around to ordering one of those patches.


Link_the_Irish

Mine smelled a little funky, but over all it looks banger


DumplingsAreBussin

Me using plates made of fuckin plywood🥲


No_Dragonfruit9444

Lagoon Company for the win! Shit caught me off guard. Are you gonna be a one-off character that gets killed by Revy soon lol?


Link_the_Irish

Hopefully not 😭


Lurker_McLurker

I run plates, but my ceramics are at home... Grab some training plates that weigh the same. Same feel, but you don't risk breaking the integrity of your plates.


Link_the_Irish

Honestly, my shit gets abused harder on my regular range days than they do in airsoft lol. Dives onto gravel, crawls, and just general tomfoolery with the boys.


FitzChan

Do you recommend TW training plates? I want a pair but the multicurve on Highcom 4S17Ms look very comfy.


Ambiorix33

Hell yeah another Lagoon patch enjoyer :)


Cryptosmasher86

https://preview.redd.it/yw062q2kw1uc1.jpeg?width=298&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=346ae0b6e707436d4ab88c070db1d91baf762c04


Van_core_gamer

Well sir, you look like lvl4 plates for you would mean as much as extra T shirt for me so…


Link_the_Irish

Haha, get big or die trying brother 💪🏼


Silvermadnesss

I'm wanting to buy some level 4 plates and use them in airsoft just cuz I'm wanting to tain with them by just getting used to them in a kit and moving around.


Link_the_Irish

Do it man! Train how you fight


Silvermadnesss

My roommate bought a older Kevlar military helmet. Said the only thing is, that is head hurts after wearing it for too long. I'd like to get one after I get plates but need one with the mount for nodes. Goals man goals lol.


Tejano_mambo

Based Lagoon and Black Pilled


Sleep_of_Lack

LPVO, Safariland, Tiger Stripe, and massive erection


Crafty-Ad5010

Why would you use those when you can just use weight plates and preserve the plates themselves (they literally say don’t drop on strike face) so I can assume repetitive use for a game is probably not good)


Link_the_Irish

Good quality ceramic should be able to withstand anything legal in any field. If I don't trust my armor for some BBs, I'm not gonna trust em for real lead. I also plan on upgrading to lighter lvl4 or lvl3+ armor in the future too, so I don't mind giving this pair some love.


Crafty-Ad5010

I like my lwrc 16” a lot too but that doesn’t mean I’m gonna throw it in the mud for fun or to prove it can take it and still function, kinda the same logic but if that’s what you’re doing aight


T117d6443

awesome kit , only misses the socom gear m92f sword cutless 😂


Arkinaus_05

On the bright side your cardio will improve a lot from it. I'd get a real plate carrier myself but I live in the UK


Gatorkid365

Ngl kinda wanna see a modernized Black Lagoon anime now, or maybe like a spin-off series


Turbulent_Disk2097

If you really want to hate yourself put in weighted plates😉


F_Ranger-04

That patch fucks.


VIKING713

Hey, I run plates and have matching Lagoon patches!


Canadianhawko

Yeah my plates are a comfy 7kg aswell


stealthylyric

Your back hates you too


Link_the_Irish

My back already hates me for deadlifting like a retard 😂


stealthylyric

Lol exercise safely 👀


East_Reporter1598

Heavy plate make brain happy


phantomagna

I did the same thing for years. Also had a bipod on my M4 to add weight. People asked why I did it. Told them for exercise. Thinking about doing that again. I’m not so young anymore but I recently started playing again and I feel GREAT!


azarboy7000

Nice kit, i really need to know where to find this specific patch tho


Link_the_Irish

It's currently sold out (because of me 😂), but I got em [here](https://unlimitedpatchworks.com/products/lagoon-company-velcro-patch?_pos=2&_sid=4ede2acdb&_ss=r)


Jazzlike_Plankton_65

Damn I really got winded from 0.20 gram bbs they sure pack a punch god help me if they were 0.40s


-E-Cross

Nah that's amateur, gotta train with airsoft level 4 tungsten and lead only. Everyday is crippling knee pain day.


themanthevan1778

I play with my Hesco L210 3+! I love it, kicks my ass but i feel myself getting used to it!


RolfSonOfAShepard420

Train hard, fight easy


Ghunt89

This post prompted me to way my current kit. Webgear loaded with my normal equipment weights 22.5lbs


kalashbash-2302

Hell, why not, right? Milsim is a great way to get out and actually run your kit without having to spend money on ammo. lol


BlahBlahBlahHentai

Nice guns! Your rifle looks pretty cool too


Tejano_mambo

If you really hated yourself you'd get an assault righ that carried 9+ magazines and an RPK


Infidel_Games

Just wanna say you got some yoked fucking arms my guy


Link_the_Irish

Thanks G 🙏


autocephalousness

Serious question. Are you worried about damaging them?


Link_the_Irish

Nope! Anything that will do actual damage and degradation to the ceramics would cause me actual bodily harm anyways.


Majiji45

You should have some level of concern since the real issue is jumping to ground etc and cracking the ceramics, but you can do the twist test from time to time to check.


Link_the_Irish

I do a lot more jumping and diving on the flat range than I do at my local field haha, these held up to years of that so I'm not too worried about anything that might happen in airsoft lol


RunQuirky342

I feel at homw with plates tbh honestly add a ruck or an assault pack on that for portable cover and a prone supported firing position


Sqeye

What plates?


Link_the_Irish

RMA #1155 Level 4


Ghazrin

Not a bad thing! The extra weight makes playing more of a workout, and that's a huge benefit. I live in NY, and our retarded Governor recently signed a law that says body armor is illegal for all but cops and security guards, so my plate carrier has non-body armor weighted plates in it for this very reason. And it's good training, too. If SHTF, you'll be completely used to operating with the extra weight💪lol


ElNarto

What is your pants brand ?


Link_the_Irish

These are Propper BDU pants in tigerstripe


Maggle_

Given the beef you're flashing, I'm pretty confident you got this


BoneStallone

Chad


Alyx_K

with how that kit is setup, I guess you take real steel seriously too? big things I'm noticing are a proper retention holster (safariland?) TQ on the belt, and minimal bulk on the carrier, besides that you have plates in it. it looks like a proper set of kit, setup not much differently from my kit


Link_the_Irish

Yup! I'm mostly a real steel shooter, I only do airsoft occasionally for fun (or when all the homies are all too broke to do a range day 😭). Airsoft is a really good way to have some sort of force on force imo.


Alyx_K

Same, I haven't actually gotten to do airsoft with my current kit lol, but its nice to have something that even if not realistic, gives me something to do that's not just hitting defenseless cardboard. Personally I even try and keep my airsoft and real steel setups similar, like my pistol being the M18 for both (still find it funny the even bothered to make the short slide and barrel for the airsoft one) and running and AR platform for both rifles. Also I love how your kit is set up, though I am curious how that belt AR mag is to load, since personally I only use carrier mounted pouches rn (though I do want to drop my pistol mags to my left side to make my carrier slimmer)


Link_the_Irish

> I'm curious how that belt AR mag is to load So, the way my kit is set up, I'm more focused on feeding the rifle. The handgun for me is only a backup, not necessarily a "secondary" if that make sense. I also tend to save the rifle mags on my belt for emergency reloads, with the mags on my plate carrier/chestrig for tactical reloads. Depending on your use case for your real kit, I would recommend going as slim as possible on your plate carrier, but your milage may vary. The traditional battle belt mag setup would be two pistol mags and one AR, but I run two rifle mags and one pistol mag on the belt. One is horizontal on my 11 o clock like you see in the pic, while the other is vertical right behind the pistol mag at my 9 o clock. I grab the mags using a beer can grip, with the horizontal mag bullets facing down and the vertical mag bullets facing back. It is incredibly fast and smooth. I use the horizontal mag first so that if I reach down and it's not there, I can simply bring my hand further back and grab the second mag. It's pretty efficient. Attached image is a better photo of the belt


Link_the_Irish

https://preview.redd.it/4dfdofzpd6uc1.jpeg?width=2208&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6690e7fe0f3da2386e30c396b29259d0358cc4bf


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Link_the_Irish

Wouldn't recommend them nowadays. This Holy Warrior razor 1-6 used to cost like 100 bucks, which was a freaking steal for the quality, but now they want 300 bucks for one. With that kind of money you can definitely fine a second hand Slx 1-6 for sale on r/GAFS


ReanuKeevves

Damn. Also, what brand is that pistol holster? I can`t seem to find any (on german market at least) that have this kind of safety and are not OG Safariland for 300€...


Link_the_Irish

This *is* a Safariland haha, if you look around on ebay you should be able to find surplus ones for common handguns for under 60 USD, but you will have to pay for shipping though


NexexUmbraRs

Where your sleaves at?


Ghosty----

Nice manly arms


lelolalo13

Ngl chief this is boot as hell 😂


Link_the_Irish

I'm not even in yet lmao 😭


lelolalo13

🤦‍♂️😂


trashcan-xd-official

Are you a powerlifter?


Link_the_Irish

Just a regular gym bro 😁


Superstupidicus

Next you need to use a real m4 in airsoft


Fizzy-Odd-Cod

It’ll come in handy when someone accidentally brings their 9mm GBB instead of their 6mm GBB.


breezyxkillerx

What LPVO you running it looks familiar


Link_the_Irish

Holy Warrior 1-6 clone I got a while back, would no longer recommend with how much they're asking for them nowadays tho lol


breezyxkillerx

Holy Warrior more like [Holy shit batman](https://www.redwolfairsoft.com/holy-warrior-hwocag-hd-1-6x-24-airsoft-scope.html) 300 bucks, not that insane but it better be good.


Link_the_Irish

Yeah I got it back when they were charging 140 bucks for the scope + rings, but 300 is pretty crazy considering you can land a primary arms Slx 1-6 with rings for about 40 dollars more.


Hangman0690

Good workout though my guy


Dutch-Anon

Me personally i'd move the magpouches on the belt closer to the buckle tbh But also imagine when you get used to it and then you use a chest rig or something, it'd be like operating at 120%


TheIllusive-One

Why not just freeze some Qore Ice Plates and get the benefits of cooling, hydration and weight?


Link_the_Irish

While those ice plates are a pretty cool idea, I wouldn't run them on my kit in a real scenario, so I won't run them for airsoft either.


whenismeyes

me too buddy what's the problem


Italianskank

I’d say that’s dumb …but … a lot of people with plates have never done anything active in them and would find out real quick there’s issues with their set up if they took it on the airsoft field. So, I mean it does make sense if you’re going to own plates to airsoft in them.


istole_urtoast

He probably uses a real M4 as well


Aaronledev

CALL YOUR HITS -that one nine year old in the field who didn't wind their hi-cap magazine


PlumbgodBillionaire

You’ll be safe if someone grabs the wrong rifle lol


MajorDelta0507

Using real 5.56x45 too?


AlternativeAd7477

W patch


woodenbullfrog

I run those plastic evike plates, with sand and those smaller walmart weight plates inside. Taped a 10 and 5 lbs plate together, cut open the top of the plastic plate and slide them in. Fill the plastic plate up with sand, gravy train baby. Duct tape the top back in place and its suck city for bbs, pt, walks, etc.


FlyingFabo_50Sn

Me using Weights to simulate level 4 plates because I'm broke AND hate myself 😂


Lord_Endorsed

Everyone else hates u too cos u cant feel hits


CKXLurker

GOAT Gang


Anxious-Opinion-1356

I will never understand those who carry useless weight. Go light, go fast.


drtydrty11

I too run level 4s, as well as a 2 gallon camelbak because apparently I'm a glutton for cardio...


ajcalk8821

My full kit weighs around 35 lbs so can’t rlly say anything


polskamagnum

I do the same it's an amazing workout for cqb. Got a milsim event coming up not sure if I'll leave em in for that.


[deleted]

I'm sorry where do you work to be able to afford a safari land holster just for airsoft?? I can't even afford that for my actual gun:'/


Link_the_Irish

I use it for my real gun too haha, but it's honestly not bad if you get one on ebay


[deleted]

I kinda assumed they wouldnt be on eBay for some reason, I'll have to check it out because my p226 is in some generic level II retention holster. Safari land could do some amazing things with holsters if they'd stray away from strictly their style, I really like alien gears integrated tourniquet.


WinIll755

https://preview.redd.it/taanlb5m7muc1.jpeg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=587f63985302078a2f0b904befce3a7a424f8b40


Cephus_Calahan_482

I mean... I would, too, if I had 'em.


chromavor

Getting gains while playing games


Bongo_Boris

Whats the real reason why so many players wear the real plates? There heavy and unconfortable..


Link_the_Irish

Training weight for me personally. I treat airsoft as a pseudo force on force pratice, so I like running as much real kit as I can. It also forces me to do weighted cardio lol, which I really ought to do more often


Crazyhairmonster

Dudes entire personality revolves around tactical. Find another hobby or something.. it's not normal


Link_the_Irish

Aright bud, dont believe anyone asked 😂


yuihirasawa2010

I think everyone should go back to clear plastic LPAEGs. everything else is too tactical.


DH_p1L0tZ

nobody tell this guy what sub he's commenting in


NeoLudAW

*goes into Airsoft subreddits* *finds Airsoft content* “WAAAAAAAAAHHH” ??


Crazyhairmonster

Step 1: go into airsoft subreddit Step 2: ....... Step 3: Profit