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Post by Joslyn on Sept 23, 2008 14:11:45 GMT -5
I was just wondering what the general opinion on the quality of the OE Tech products as far as PC's, Pouches and such goes.
I am looking into purchasing an OE TECH Interceptor Vest specifically, so any pros and cons from those that have or do own one is also appreciated.
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Post by Killertomato on Sept 23, 2008 15:06:56 GMT -5
My OE tech plate carrier is a pretty good piece of equipment. It isn't falling apart, and the ACU matches my Propper's ACUs. It does heat up like an oven, though  . |
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Post by MattyB (Immortal) on Sept 23, 2008 15:54:07 GMT -5
I've got the otv you're looking at, some of the rows of molle are stitched unevenly, making it more difficult to mount pouches. On mine, none of the rows are bad enough to be unusable, but I've read that some people weren't as fortunate.
Second bad item is that it's hot as hell in that thing in the summer. But with the weather cooling off so I'm looking forward to getting more use of mine (had it for a few months, only used it at Black Eagle).
Oh, third bad thing: if you load the thing down the velcro on the front that keeps the vest closed is less than stellar. Of course, i'm loading mine down with PTW M4 mags that weigh as much as a real, full M4 mag. 8 of those on the front of the vest is a little too much for the velcro. There are snap buttons built in to help hold it together, but those didn't help me much, especially if I put a pouch right on the flap, if I pull the pouch open it pulls open part of the flap. So I actually picked up a product from tactical tailor called IBA buckles with go on the vest and snap together and hold the front closed. Problem solved, although they only make OD and ACU so it looks a little goofy on my tan vest.
Other than those issues, the interceptor and all the pouches seem to be of acceptable quality for airsoft. Except for the heat issue, I really like the way it fits me, it's more comfy than my ciras. It does make you a bit stiff though, for example it's harder to duck under brush while you're walking.
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Post by Kilo Oscar Tango on Sept 23, 2008 16:32:02 GMT -5
Tactical Tailor is a better choice, but may prove to be a more expensive option. They have a few types of vest, as well as their amazing MAV, which I use.
You could get a TT vest and OE tech pouches to save some money.
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Post by Judge on Sept 23, 2008 17:05:23 GMT -5
Isnt OE Tech just Condor stuff with a different name on it? ANYWAY, Condor stuff always held its own in my book, they make good stuff for airsoft, wouldnt go downrange with any of their stuff though.
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Post by Joslyn on Sept 23, 2008 18:18:37 GMT -5
I'll have to check out some of the Tactical Tailor vest, and see what the difference in price is, and then maybe just use the OE TECH Pouches.
I suppose I'll just ask it here, instead of making another thread for it. What is the general opinion on PanTac Products?
Thanks for the heads up.
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Post by Tex on Sept 23, 2008 19:19:38 GMT -5
If you're getting an interceptor, just get a real one made by Point Blank off of ebay for relatively inexpensive, I got mine in size large for only $66 shipped.
OE Tech is Condor, which is decent stuff but there are MUCH better things out there.
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Post by Judge on Sept 24, 2008 11:11:02 GMT -5
Pantac = Fucking Awesome Products
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Post by cqbr on Sept 24, 2008 11:15:53 GMT -5
Im pretty sure Judge is right. (About the OE Tech being Condor re-packaged) I've held up a lot of their stuff side by side and its pretty much the same.
For example those slings I put up for sale from ASGI. On the website I bought them as OE Tech, but they came to me in Condor Logo packaging...Go figure.
Anyways, Condor and Pantac make pretty good stuff if you not looking to go all out on gear.
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Post by kustom on Oct 10, 2008 12:49:36 GMT -5
Pantac stuff rocks and is very inexpensive. When I'm in Ohio, I check out airsoftsmith, they have mad pantac stuff, one of he few places that does. We've bought a lot of Pantac (AKA Phantom) from them, and all of it has held up great.
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Post by BoredKender on Oct 10, 2008 12:55:54 GMT -5
Hey Kustom, last I checked (5 minutes ago) Phantom is Guarder.
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Post by Thor on Oct 10, 2008 13:36:34 GMT -5
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Post by Dahm on Oct 10, 2008 14:16:33 GMT -5
I was under the impression that Pantac was Phantom's new name.
EDIT: Thor you beat me to it... I bow to thee.
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Post by BoredKender on Oct 10, 2008 14:29:32 GMT -5
Go to the guarder website and look at the logo. Either Guarder is just lazy and haven't changed it (seems like there would be some legal issues with this), or they are still the same company.
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Oh yeah, check the copyright at the bottom of the page too.
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Post by Crazyman™ on Oct 10, 2008 15:53:20 GMT -5
Last I checked, Kender sucks at calling bitches out... I have nothing else to say Fucking Asshats, I tell ya.
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