Support gunner gear

[Chaffin]

I am not sure if this goes in the gallery or here, so Mods please move if it isn't in the right place.

I am switching from a assault gunner and getting into the role of a support gunner.

I was wondering what support gunner's rigs looked like compared to something else.

I was thinking more along the lines of a OE tech battle belt or something unless someone else could point me to something different.

Any help is appreciated.

- Chaffin

[Chaos]

I think there is already an entire thread about this. Try using the search button.

[Ike]

miairsoft.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=gear&action=display&thread=29780

There you go.

[Chaffin]

Ok, I read the whole thing, and tell me if this is a good set up...

-OE tech battle belt w/ suspenders
-Double m4 mag pouch (in case the box mag jams, I think it is good to have about 4 extra m4 mags on me.)
- Dump pouch
-Double pistol mag pouch
-Pistol holster/pouch
-Utility pouch with ammo and stuff in it
-Camelback


If I missed anything that I need please inform me. Or if I should go with an rrv instead of a battle belt w/ suspenders.

[Ghast]

How about a box mag pouch?

[Chaffin]

Ya, I'll probibly put one of those on it, but if I only need one box mag and it is on my gun then it might just be an empty pouch...

[Gorem]

Personally, I would go with the rrv. I looked into battle belts,but it wasen't for me. I guess its all personal opinion. I would also throw a admin pouch on there. One thing i first realized when i got my saw was that the box mag and gun seam to get caught on my rrv. You might have that problem, or maybe its just me. I have nothing else to say

[BoredKender]

Feb 8, 2010 15:17:47 GMT -5 Chaffin said:

Ya, I'll probibly put one of those on it, but if I only need one box mag and it is on my gun then it might just be an empty pouch...

Wouldn't you put your box mag into it if something happens and you need to use your standard mags?

Not to mention "good setup" is a relative term. What is good for one person may very well suck taint for everyone else. You won't know if it is a good setup until you try it for yourself and decide.

[Zorak]

When I was carrying a SAW, I never bothered carrying an extra box mag. They're so bulky that it would have significantly increased the misery of the thing. The only problem I ever had with mine was BBs skipping out of the reservoir and getting into the gears. I fixed that by putting a layer of foam inside the lid, filling the gaps the BBs used to fall through.

I definitely wouldn't bother carrying spare M4 mags. A SAW without a box mag is just a really heavy AEG. If my box mag went down, I'd use my mk23 until I died, then go fix the box mag, or switch to a regular AEG if I couldn't fix it.

[Chaffin]

Good point Zorak. OK, my revised list of what I will be carrying is....

- Dump pouch
-Double pistol mag pouch
-Pistol holster/pouch
-Utility pouch with ammo and stuff in it
-Camelback
and an admin pouch

Could I fit all of this on a battle belt with suspenders?

[Knife]

Yes. It may also be worth looking at different replica MOLLE H Harnesses. They'll be a slight bit more bulky than just a belt, but it should spread weight better as well as giving you a bit more room.

[Chaffin]

True. I will be sure to get one of those as well.

[Zorak]

If you're down to carrying just a couple pistol mags, do you really need a dump pouch? BDU pockets ought to be OK for that purpose.

[Chaffin]

Ya, that's true, but if I have to put my drum mag somewhere for some odd reason...and I need a utility pouch or ammo, so I need the belt for that reason I guess.

[Zorak]

Yeah, the utility pouch is essential, I agree. A belt with suspenders or an H-harness ought to work just fine.