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Post by Pacman(noobgunner) on Dec 17, 2009 14:28:38 GMT -5
What do you think? mtekweaponsystems.com/ I just saw an article in my newest Tactical Weapons magazine for their new FAST system, drool... I'm a gear whore when it comes to armor so this caught my eye, that and the picture I saw has a nice open mouth painted on it. I'd pick one up if they could incorporate an airsoft version. Then you have full face for CQB and could just pop it off for outdoor. -Noob
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Post by Deadpocketss on Dec 17, 2009 15:14:06 GMT -5
Damn. That's sweet.
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Post by Knife on Dec 17, 2009 18:31:19 GMT -5
It's already fairly common among helicopter gunners I believe. Either than one, or something very similar to it. Andy(I think) posted a picture of himself in Off Topic wearing one, they're certainly pretty cool looking.
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Post by Clampitt on Dec 17, 2009 19:41:33 GMT -5
That's a different thing from what helo crews have, same concept. But really, unless you're a gunner on a HMMWV, you're just adding more weight, removing the ability to get a cheekweld and so many other problems. This thing has been around for a bit, but there's a reason no one is really using it.
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Post by Pacman(noobgunner) on Dec 17, 2009 21:19:36 GMT -5
Actually there are 2 different types so far. The one on the front page is their "heavy" face shield weighs a little over one pound with the rails(1.5lbs). They also offer a "soft" version that allows the cheek weld and provides ballistics protection equivalent to a soft armored vest. I originally contacted them to see if they produced any decals or patches, I like their emblem, and mentioned airsoft, and the rep replied that they have actually considered possible making an "airsoft" version for Milsim and whatnot. The video is worth a watch also, if anything it is a slick little face shield.
-UPDATE- Just got an email, if enough people are interested, doesn't sound like they need many, they would be willing to make a initial milsim run of the soft version for trying out, they will run $85 for the set up and rails. I'm gonna pick one up to give a try, plus it's a nice unique item to have. If anyone else is interested let me know, and I'll let the rep know. If we can get enough interested, he mentioned they might even go ahead with the larger rigid version.
If you are interested just post a little blurb in here, if we get enough I'll get any info we will need from him and will see if we can get the ball rolling.
-Noob
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Post by spec on Dec 17, 2009 21:22:22 GMT -5
I would be down for trying that out. It would be nice for CQB I would guess.
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Post by cqbr on Dec 17, 2009 23:09:09 GMT -5
So for $85 or whatever dollars, what do you get?
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Post by Pacman(noobgunner) on Dec 18, 2009 7:53:54 GMT -5
$85 will get you the G3C Predator version, , which is the "soft" version of their face shield, that allows cheek welds and is flexible, and the railing system to mount it to the helmet. Right now their looking at making it out of Cordura and keeping it as close to weight and function as possible. I also mentioned the popularity on some websites with the MW2 skull motif stenciled on it, or other patterns. He said that could be an option also as they have already made a few with stenciled designs on them. Feel free to ask any other questions, I'll probably wait a week or so, to make sure the topic has been adequately viewed before I let him know how many are interested, unless there's overwhelming interested then it will be sooner then expected. -Chad
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Post by Deadpocketss on Dec 18, 2009 8:04:48 GMT -5
I'd definetly be interested. Sign me up. What colour are they? A plain ACU one would be nice.
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Post by Pacman(noobgunner) on Dec 18, 2009 8:30:28 GMT -5
Not sure on any colors yet, I would guess pretty much any of the camo patterns they currently make for their real version they could use for the airsoft version, but being an intial trial run they might all be one color. I'll send him another email today and ask, but he said the company is about 15 people made up of "USMC OIF Vet's so we're pretty down to earth and are willing to work with anyone."
-Chad
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Post by Deadpocketss on Dec 18, 2009 9:15:52 GMT -5
I'm up for this. Keep us posted.
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Post by cqbr on Dec 18, 2009 15:15:23 GMT -5
Don't tell him to make a skull imprint on them right off the assembly line. That's gonna whore out that look even more and I shall blame you for ruining it...I have nothing else to say. Just let people spray paint they're own on if they want that.
Does the helmet rail system only attach to a certain type of helmet to make the face shield work properly?
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Post by Pacman(noobgunner) on Dec 18, 2009 17:18:54 GMT -5
"The Versa mount is compatible with most US military helmets. No permanent helmet modifications are required. The mount will fit most “PASGT” derived helmet shell geometries- ACH, LWH, TC-2XXX, etc. If you have any questions as to whether your helmet is compatible with the Versa mount, please feel free to contact us." I'm going to guess as long as you aren't rocking a WW2 German point helm or the likes of it it should work with anything modern. Oh why can't we all have the skulls? Na that would be an option, they actually did a hello kitty one they plan on shooting the crap out of and taping for you tube. I'm going to guess the initial test run if we get enough people will be basic camo colors. And if it takes off they will add stencils to the line. -Chad
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Post by Deadpocketss on Dec 19, 2009 12:59:06 GMT -5
That should fit a MICH-2000 right?
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Post by SWAT Raptor on Dec 19, 2009 14:34:09 GMT -5
That should fit a MICH-2000 right? Since that's an ACH, yes.
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