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Post by SideSwipe on Feb 12, 2013 9:31:39 GMT -5
Seen ebairsoft had some cool TMC 6094s but haven't seen a lot of talk about them here, so is it the same quality as Condor? Better? Worst? Let me know what you guys think!!!
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Post by Dallas on Feb 12, 2013 9:39:28 GMT -5
TMC has slightly better build quality than Condor and sometimes use better materials.
Honestly, you are a lot better off getting Pantac or Flyye.
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Post by Knief on Feb 12, 2013 9:46:19 GMT -5
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Post by SideSwipe on Feb 12, 2013 12:13:36 GMT -5
I do like that Flyye 6094 I've looked for Pantac everywhere but the color I want is always sold out :/
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Post by Gimpalong on Feb 12, 2013 12:20:07 GMT -5
The Flyye 6094 is excellent. It's well built and the PALS webbing is correctly spaced. Everything that is supposed to be double-stitched is. The little features like the radio/magazine pouch in the cummerbund and the button snaps on the front of the PC plate pocket are well executed.
I recently received a Phantom (essentially Pantac) EPC, and the quality is also very good. As Knief has pointed out above, that's about the best deal you can get for a PC AND pouches on the internet.
I know it is hard to hear when you're trying to save money, but you're much better off buying quality gear first rather than replacing something down the road.
If I was choosing between TMC and Condor, I'd select TMC. The primary reason is that Condor tends to produce PCs that sort of replicate a particular real world PC, but not quite. The Condor MOPC is basically a pseudo--LBT-6094 or pseudo--EI-SPC. It's not a great replica of either, but sort of looks like both.
TMC on the other hand, actually makes an LBT 6094 replica that is supposed to be a 6094, not some weird lookalike.
As far as the 6094 design, it's great. It's a lightweight carrier with high cut shoulder pads that don't impede shouldering a rifle or your range of motion. It's got a kangaroo pouch for carrying extra magazines, and ties to route your comms and hydration lines. The cummerbund, which has a pocket for extra magazines or a radio on either side, is removal, but also very adjustable. Overall, it's a good balance between being light-weight and having MOLLE real-estate.
I'm 5'6" 140 and both the Flyye 6094 (medium) and the Phantom EPC (small/medium) fit me well.
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Post by Da Vinci - Да Винчи on Feb 12, 2013 12:41:42 GMT -5
Condor tends to produce PCs that sort of replicate a particular real world PC, but not quite. The Condor MOPC is basically a pseudo--LBT-6094 or pseudo--EI-SPC. It's not a great replica of either, but sort of looks like both. Spot on. My MOPC isn't great. The stitching is off in quite a few places, the cummerbund broke in the back, and the pouch supposedly isn't compatible with most inserts. I got it for a good deal, though, so I'm not feeling any loss. It's likely going to go up for sale so I can buy a FLYYE or TMC 6094 replica.
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Post by SideSwipe on Feb 12, 2013 13:21:05 GMT -5
Well I will go for the Flyye hopefully tan
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Post by Pagan on Feb 12, 2013 13:23:25 GMT -5
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Post by Kilo Oscar Tango on Feb 12, 2013 14:36:54 GMT -5
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Post by Gimpalong on Feb 12, 2013 14:48:19 GMT -5
What Kilo Oscar Tango posted is definitely the best choice if you're planning spending over $120 on the 6094.
Why pay $130-$150 for a Flyye or Pantac replica when you can get something built by a real tactical nylon company for roughly $150?
Same thing goes for the EPC, which generally retails around $170 (if you can find one). It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to pay $150-$200 for a replica EPC when the real one only costs a little more (or even a little less).
One thing to remember about that review on The Gear Locker is that the two PCs they are reviewing are in different sizes. You can get the AWS for medium plates, even though they only review the version that uses large plates.
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Post by Knief on Feb 12, 2013 15:01:30 GMT -5
The only problem with the AWS OCPC is the wait time. I ordered mine and after a month of waiting the Mayflower APC came in stock on SKD during a sale. I called AWS to see how much long they expected my order to take and they quoted me another month. I cancelled the order and bought the APC. Call them and check their lead times. If you need the carrier quickly, they're not the way to go. If you can wait, and especially if you want Multicam, go for it.
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Post by Pagan on Feb 12, 2013 15:15:45 GMT -5
The only problem with the AWS OCPC is the wait time. I ordered mine and after a month of waiting the Mayflower APC came in stock on SKD during a sale. I called AWS to see how much long they expected my order to take and they quoted me another month. I cancelled the order and bought the APC. Call them and check their lead times. If you need the carrier quickly, they're not the way to go. If you can wait, and especially if you want Multicam, go for it. I emailed AWS last week to inquire about lead time, and still haven't received a response.
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Post by Knief on Feb 12, 2013 15:25:50 GMT -5
Give them a call, that's how I got a response.
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Post by Pagan on Feb 12, 2013 15:40:51 GMT -5
Give them a call, that's how I got a response. Doesn't matter now, I picked up an APC! :-)
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Post by Knief on Feb 12, 2013 16:01:40 GMT -5
So I think in conclusion, what we're saying is to skip the 6094 entirely and just buy a Mayflower APC.
Whelp, all done here boys. Good job.
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