Flack vest?????

[Russianboy]

I need to get a flack vest that is around the right size for me. I'm around 38-40in in my chest. so that like a L-XL.

What I need help in is wear I can find them. And a big size too like L-XL.

Thanks,
RB

[JacoNB]

OR, you could try any of the retailers under the "Retailers" or "Gear" tabs across the top of the site.

[Russianboy]

I did that! :smack:

Don't be a smart ass.

[Vince]

38-40 is more like a Medium
Large is 41-45
Since you posted in Vietnam it might also be useful to know what you want to reenact... Marines? Army infantry? what period?

[Russianboy]

A Marine. maybe a ranger only because my uncle was.

Most likely a marine. I'm going to get a animal mother look. I got a TOP M60 DX about to be here.



I got a helmat but its elrd. Not leaf.

[Vince]

Ranger/LRRP didn't wore any protective gear such as helmet or flak in Vietnam
If your looking for a marines look, don't use Animal as a model... some things don't work. In FMJ the guys are wearing Army's M69 flak jacket wich is out of place. Some Marines had them in Khe Sahn but they were the exception rather than the norm. The M1955 is the vest you'll need, 3 model existing. During Tet offensive Marines had 1st model and 2nd. The second had nylon pocket sewn on. The 3rd model was fully made of nylon and issued in 69 till the end of the Marines deployment. Also, if I remember correctly, they are wearing M56 webbing wich is also an Army piece of equipment. The marines used the M41/M61 gear with lot of bandoleer to carry ammo. 3rd pattern Ripstop Poplin tropical fatigues are good though.
If you're going for a Ranger impression you'll need the following (this is the way I geared up myself for a late/mid war Ranger of the C. Co. based in Ahn Ke)
1x M56 pistol belt (mine is the Davis fastener one)
1x M56 suspenders
2x M67 canteen cover loaded with 7 20rnds M16 mags
2x M56 Universal small arms pouches (3-4 mags)
1x 7 cells bandoleers
4x grenades Base ball one (I forgot the model)
1x ERDL uniform
1x Tigerstripe or ERDL or OD boonie
1x Jungle boot with spike protective plate
1x M49 glove sheel with finger cutted
1x compass pouch
1x Tropical rucksack
2x 2quart collapsible canteen 2nd pattern
1x cushion sole GI socks
1x XM177 E1-E2 carbine
1x Poncho liner
1x lightweight poncho

well the list goes on like that...

also
visit www.incountry.ca if you need more info

[Russianboy]

Ok, thanks for the help.

Can I still use my elrd helmat for the out fit. (still love animal mother) Or do need to get a leaf cover?

[mctaz]

Originally Posted by Pvt Vince

Ranger/LRRP didn't wore any protective gear such as helmet or flak in Vietnam
If your looking for a marines look, don't use Animal as a model... some things don't work. In FMJ the guys are wearing Army's M69 flak jacket wich is out of place. Some Marines had them in Khe Sahn but they were the exception rather than the norm. The M1955 is the vest you'll need, 3 model existing. During Tet offensive Marines had 1st model and 2nd. The second had nylon pocket sewn on. The 3rd model was fully made of nylon and issued in 69 till the end of the Marines deployment. Also, if I remember correctly, they are wearing M56 webbing wich is also an Army piece of equipment. The marines used the M41/M61 gear with lot of bandoleer to carry ammo. 3rd pattern Ripstop Poplin tropical fatigues are good though.
If you're going for a Ranger impression you'll need the following (this is the way I geared up myself for a late/mid war Ranger of the C. Co. based in Ahn Ke)
1x M56 pistol belt (mine is the Davis fastener one)
1x M56 suspenders
2x M67 canteen cover loaded with 7 20rnds M16 mags
2x M56 Universal small arms pouches (3-4 mags)
1x 7 cells bandoleers
4x grenades Base ball one (I forgot the model)
1x ERDL uniform
1x Tigerstripe or ERDL or OD boonie
1x Jungle boot with spike protective plate
1x M49 glove sheel with finger cutted
1x compass pouch
1x Tropical rucksack
2x 2quart collapsible canteen 2nd pattern
1x cushion sole GI socks
1x XM177 E1-E2 carbine
1x Poncho liner
1x lightweight poncho

well the list goes on like that...

also
visit www.incountry.ca if you need more info

i can only said to you....... see original photo, when you see one that you like serch items

McTaz

[Vince]

I might say that no Rangers geared themselves the same way. The gear I listed are the ones I use. Most of the pictures show this setup by the way...

As for Animal Mother look:
ERDL helmet cover is out of place too... To me they were worn by Marines guarding the ambassy in 1975
The leaf pattern cover is easy to find though and not that pricy.
The harder item to get for Marines impressions are the M61 belt and 1st pattern M1955 flak jacket. You'll also need M1943 canteen covers, M1916 holster, tropical 1st aid kit.

Keep us informed of your progress!

and for the Rangers impression I mostly use these sites:

www.lcompanyranger.com
www.e20-lrp-c75-rgr.org
www.tomah.com/lrrp_ranger/

And surely add www.mooremilitaria.com
Number one VN online store!

[Russianboy]

I think I might use this


I think all I will need it the vietnam belt and then cut off the clips in front.

I think I'm going to get the flack vest from ebay. Same with the leaf. How do you take off the cover and put a new one on? I got the helmat with the ELRD on it.

I'm like a 40in so I need a large flack vest, right?

Also, the ranger thing I will have to hold off on that untill I have the money after the M60, flack vest, and web gear. I got OD pants so I'm good to go on that.

[Vince]

That webbing is millllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllles away from VN stuff...
fastex buckle, padded belt etc etc...
As for the vest, if your 40in a med will fit but a large might be more confy for gaming.
If you want my advice take your time. Of course it might take you as long as 2 month to gather all the stuff you'll need but you'll look greater.

[Vince]

That webbing is millllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllles away from VN stuff...
fastex buckle, padded belt etc etc...
As for the vest, if your 40in a med will fit but a large might be more confy for gaming. And the way you're describing it, it's a PASGT vest. I own one like this, but it's for Desert Storm/Restore Hope look. Still miles away from VN... There was NO camo vest out there.
This is a USMC M1955 flak vest. Easy to identify with the dragon scales.
and this is my Ranger webbing





and here's a 2nd pattern M1955 flak on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Armor-Body-Fragme...ayphotohosting

[Russianboy]

No, I was talking about a M1955. Then I started talking about my helmat. Sorry about that.


This is what I need for web gear. ebay

How do you get a k-bar on your web gear?

[Vince]

If you're buying that webbing then you're going a Force Recon look, with ERDL or Tigerstripe uniform. No helmet or flak jacket needed.
This a typical Marines webbing
1x M61 belt
4x M61 ammo pouches
1x tropical medical pouch
2x M41 suspenders
2x M43 canteen covers
2x canteen (early M1962 Mirro or later plastic)
2x 7 cell bandoleer
1x leather holster

the Marines also used M44 haversack and knapsack, but if I remember correctly this loadout is a bit earlier

[mctaz]

Originally Posted by Pvt Vince

That webbing is millllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllles away from VN stuff...
fastex buckle, padded belt etc etc...
As for the vest, if your 40in a med will fit but a large might be more confy for gaming. And the way you're describing it, it's a PASGT vest. I own one like this, but it's for Desert Storm/Restore Hope look. Still miles away from VN... There was NO camo vest out there.
This is a USMC M1955 flak vest. Easy to identify with the dragon scales.
and this is my Ranger webbing





and here's a 2nd pattern M1955 flak on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Armor-Body-Fragme...ayphotohosting

Pvt Vince are you sure that all yor items are vietnam period?
i make this question because i never see before vietnam water canteen with orizontal sewing (please make photo of mark on this item).

McTaz