Pantac 1195J 56K Will Die here

ex · June 23rd, 2009, 00:05

The Pantac 1195J is a copy of the LBT 1195J Rifleman/Grenadier H-Gear Vest with Flotation panels. Pantac brings us an affordable rendition of the famous LBT vest. The Original was specifically designed with the NSW Teams in mind. The design is superbly suited to Riverine warfare or anywhere water may be an obstacle.

First Impressions:
Upon opening the package the vest was shipped I was confronted with a huge pile of OD 1000D Cordura nylon. The first thing I noticed was the high quality of workmanship that went into making this rig. The stitching is very tight and straight. The Bar tacks are very strong and will take allot of abuse. Pantac has used UTX snaps and ITW Buckles throughout as well as Milspec webbing and elastic.

The Rig

FRONT

RIGHT

LEFT
REAR

Sizing
This rig is designed for medium to large frame individuals. I am a big guy so this thing fits me perfectly. People who wear anything smaller than a North American Medium might have issues getting this to fit them snugly.

The Pouches
The pouches on this Rig are non removable. In a day and age where Molle vests are the norm this might seem a bit crazy but it works. This is old school gear at its best. There will be no mixing and matching pouches of all sorts with this rig. I like that, simple and effective.

Magazine Pouches

You get 4 Triple mag pouches with this rig. You have the ability to carry 12 M4 style mags up front where you need them. Each mag pouch has an elastic tightener that cinches the mags in nice in tight in either configuration. The front two mag pouches flaps are secured solely with hook and loop while the side two mag pouches are secured with both hook and loop and ITW buckles.

2 mag configuration

3 mag configuration

GP/Dump Pouches

Next in line on both sides there is a GP/Dump pouch. Both can be used as either a GP pouch to carry anything you want or they can be used as a magazine dump pouch. Both pouches come with a removable elastic retainer that allows a magazine to be dropped in without fear of them falling out. These pouches have a plastic stiffener on the front and rear and a drainage grommet on the bottom. The flaps are secured with hook and loop tape.

The Right Side Dump Pouch has a flashlight/magazine pouch on top as well as a pouch on the front for a flashlight or whatever. I honestly don't know what it's designed for but a KAC QD Suppressor fits in there perfectly.

The Left side Dump Pouch has an integrated strobe pouch on the top flap.

Canteen Pouches

You get two(2) canteen pouches that can also hold extra ammo etc. This is where Pantac dropped the ball. On the real Rig LBT put mesh drainage on the bottoms of the pouches as well as an elastic smoke grenade loop. There should also be a cinch cord on the outside but it is not present either. Why did Panatc decid to omit these details all together? Perhaps to keep costs down? I am not sure but I wish they had added these details.

Butt Pack

Large Butt pack with flap secured by two ITW Buckles. There is also two(2) flare pouches, one on either side.

Poncho/Liner retention straps on the inside of the butt pack top flap

Rain/Dirt flap with cinch cord and cord lock.

Shoulder Harness

The shoulder harnesses have 1/4" thick closed cell rigid foam enclosed in the Cordura, Alice clip attatchment points at the front as well as 2" vertical loops running the length of each shoulder strap.

Each shoulder strap is attached at the front via three 1" straps and ITW Nexus ladder Locks.

The back straps secure to the belt with 2" ITW Nexus Tri-glides. Located at the Top is an emergency drag handle that is very well secured. Also Pantac has included an elastic Swim Fin retention Strap. There should be an extra two loops running down the back of the straps in order to move the Swim Fin Retention strap lower.

Sternum Strap

Flotation panels

You get 5 seperate panels with removable closed floam

Belt adjustment
You can adjust the size of the belt by simply loosening or tightening the cord and securing with a cord lock. The locks don't seem to have much strength so a knot is required to ensure they stay where you put them.

Pro's

Quality construction
Price Point
Quality Materials

Con's
Missing some specific details
Sizing for smaller framed individuals

Conclusion

This vest is purely awesome despite some of the missing details. The build quality is top notch and is something I have come to expect from Pantac. I am a self described gear whore and I always enjoy going over a new piece of gear with a fine tooth comb. I have Eagle, Lbt, SOE, TAG you name it hanging in the gear closet and I have no problem using this Rig. It may not be up there with Eagle or LBT but for what it was made for this thing will last many years of Plastic Death Ops and will probably change hands many years after I give it up. All in all it's well worth the money if you want a very versatile yet comfortable Rig. You have more than enough pouches to keep you in the fight with this. Pantac gets an A- on this one.

All the High Res Pics are HERE

I had to hit it with some Krylon.

Desmodus · June 23rd, 2009, 00:27

Hmmm looking goood

How much is this fine peice of kit ex-royal?

ex · June 23rd, 2009, 08:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Con3jo

Hmmm looking goood

How much is this fine peice of kit ex-royal?

Redwolf has it for $162.00 USD. I am not sure what ASC Mart will be selling it for though.

AngelusNex · June 23rd, 2009, 10:31

Damn it, they need to make a small, I really want one of these rigs.

ShelledPants · June 23rd, 2009, 10:36

Great review, and nice piece of kit man.

ex · June 23rd, 2009, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShelledPants

Great review, and nice piece of kit man.

Thanks..it really is a comfy and versatile Rig...It's going to see allot of use from me for sure.

ex · June 28th, 2009, 23:48

I got a chance to run with it yesterday and to say I was surprised at it's comfort would be an understatement. I was on the run all day and this thing despite it's size was comfortable and stable. I was able to go prone easily and still get at all my mags etc without a problem. I found the Dump pouches to be very valuable and the extra large Mag Pouches very handy when bringing the fight to the opfor.

Heartlessjim · October 2nd, 2009, 11:43

Hi , I'd like to know if you could tell me something :

Can M14 magazines fit the M4 pouches on this PANTAC ( These are 3 M4 Mags pouches , pretty huge... ) ? If it fits , How many of them could fit for each Pouches ( 1 or 2 ? - I do know 3 will not fit

) ?
Id'like to buy this Chest rig , but With No molle it might pose a problem between my M4 and my M14.
Otherwise I'll take the Guarder 1195J Copy wich is Molle but Pantac seems to have a better construction and the Real 1195 DOES NOT HAVE MOLLE ! ;-)

( Sorry about my english I'm French. )

And thx for answering me !!!

Redneck Jimbo · October 2nd, 2009, 12:05

yes the 4 mag pouches will hold just about any mags from AK to MP5 to M4/M16 and even 2 7.62 NATO mags per pouch. I tried M14 and G3 mags they both fit with a little room to spare.

Heartlessjim · October 2nd, 2009, 12:19

Thx a lot sir ! ;-)
Now I can buy it ! ( Even If I'm 1m80 tall for 60 kilograms !

)

Redneck Jimbo · October 2nd, 2009, 13:48

If you are under a 36 mens waist it wont fit. Gigaknight tried it on and he is a 32 or 34 and there was a lot of space even on the tightest setting.

Heartlessjim · October 2nd, 2009, 13:56

I'm rather thin but it compensate by the fact i'm tall , it'll be a little too great for me at the beginning but ...
It's always time to gain some muscle ;-)

EDIT : After verification i'm 33 Waist...
Time to EAT and EAT , and EAT ! ;-)
Really , Thx for ALL your help !

Heartlessjim · October 4th, 2009, 14:07

Sorry about this Double post , I'm about to buy the Pantac 1195j but like I said I'm ONLY 33Waist , you said that there will be some space between me and the Rig , is there gonna be a lot of space like 10 cm or more or is it gonna be more like just not tight till the time I take these 3W plus ;-)
Cause If it is gonna be catastrophic I'll go for a 1961 chest rig.

Thx for answering.
Have a nice day !!!

Jim.

Gigaknight · December 7th, 2009, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redneck Jimbo

If you are under a 36 mens waist it wont fit. Gigaknight tried it on and he is a 32 or 34 and there was a lot of space even on the tightest setting.

Heh, I'm actually only a 30 (Yes... I'm tiny) but the 1195J is HUGE. There's no way that would fit anyone under a 36.

QKLee11 · December 8th, 2009, 22:18

You had no problem with the rig itself in squirmishing...it didn't run up and down on your Torso like the old L85. The pattern almost appears simular however with the 5 panels linked together as oppose to 1 belt supporting everything appears to be more advance. I like it. You said the price is around $162?
Q

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June 23rd, 2009, 00:05	#1
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	Pantac 1195J 56K Will Die here The Pantac 1195J is a copy of the LBT 1195J Rifleman/Grenadier H-Gear Vest with Flotation panels. Pantac brings us an affordable rendition of the famous LBT vest. The Original was specifically designed with the NSW Teams in mind. The design is superbly suited to Riverine warfare or anywhere water may be an obstacle. First Impressions: Upon opening the package the vest was shipped I was confronted with a huge pile of OD 1000D Cordura nylon. The first thing I noticed was the high quality of workmanship that went into making this rig. The stitching is very tight and straight. The Bar tacks are very strong and will take allot of abuse. Pantac has used UTX snaps and ITW Buckles throughout as well as Milspec webbing and elastic. The Rig FRONT RIGHT LEFT REAR Sizing This rig is designed for medium to large frame individuals. I am a big guy so this thing fits me perfectly. People who wear anything smaller than a North American Medium might have issues getting this to fit them snugly. The Pouches The pouches on this Rig are non removable. In a day and age where Molle vests are the norm this might seem a bit crazy but it works. This is old school gear at its best. There will be no mixing and matching pouches of all sorts with this rig. I like that, simple and effective. Magazine Pouches You get 4 Triple mag pouches with this rig. You have the ability to carry 12 M4 style mags up front where you need them. Each mag pouch has an elastic tightener that cinches the mags in nice in tight in either configuration. The front two mag pouches flaps are secured solely with hook and loop while the side two mag pouches are secured with both hook and loop and ITW buckles. 2 mag configuration 3 mag configuration GP/Dump Pouches Next in line on both sides there is a GP/Dump pouch. Both can be used as either a GP pouch to carry anything you want or they can be used as a magazine dump pouch. Both pouches come with a removable elastic retainer that allows a magazine to be dropped in without fear of them falling out. These pouches have a plastic stiffener on the front and rear and a drainage grommet on the bottom. The flaps are secured with hook and loop tape. The Right Side Dump Pouch has a flashlight/magazine pouch on top as well as a pouch on the front for a flashlight or whatever. I honestly don't know what it's designed for but a KAC QD Suppressor fits in there perfectly. The Left side Dump Pouch has an integrated strobe pouch on the top flap. Canteen Pouches You get two(2) canteen pouches that can also hold extra ammo etc. This is where Pantac dropped the ball. On the real Rig LBT put mesh drainage on the bottoms of the pouches as well as an elastic smoke grenade loop. There should also be a cinch cord on the outside but it is not present either. Why did Panatc decid to omit these details all together? Perhaps to keep costs down? I am not sure but I wish they had added these details. Butt Pack Large Butt pack with flap secured by two ITW Buckles. There is also two(2) flare pouches, one on either side. Poncho/Liner retention straps on the inside of the butt pack top flap Rain/Dirt flap with cinch cord and cord lock. Shoulder Harness The shoulder harnesses have 1/4" thick closed cell rigid foam enclosed in the Cordura, Alice clip attatchment points at the front as well as 2" vertical loops running the length of each shoulder strap. Each shoulder strap is attached at the front via three 1" straps and ITW Nexus ladder Locks. The back straps secure to the belt with 2" ITW Nexus Tri-glides. Located at the Top is an emergency drag handle that is very well secured. Also Pantac has included an elastic Swim Fin retention Strap. There should be an extra two loops running down the back of the straps in order to move the Swim Fin Retention strap lower. Sternum Strap Flotation panels You get 5 seperate panels with removable closed floam Belt adjustment You can adjust the size of the belt by simply loosening or tightening the cord and securing with a cord lock. The locks don't seem to have much strength so a knot is required to ensure they stay where you put them. Pro's Quality construction Price Point Quality Materials Con's Missing some specific details Sizing for smaller framed individuals Conclusion This vest is purely awesome despite some of the missing details. The build quality is top notch and is something I have come to expect from Pantac. I am a self described gear whore and I always enjoy going over a new piece of gear with a fine tooth comb. I have Eagle, Lbt, SOE, TAG you name it hanging in the gear closet and I have no problem using this Rig. It may not be up there with Eagle or LBT but for what it was made for this thing will last many years of Plastic Death Ops and will probably change hands many years after I give it up. All in all it's well worth the money if you want a very versatile yet comfortable Rig. You have more than enough pouches to keep you in the fight with this. Pantac gets an A- on this one. All the High Res Pics are HERE I had to hit it with some Krylon. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Last edited by ex; June 23rd, 2009 at 12:58..

June 23rd, 2009, 00:27	#2
Desmodus Mexifaggot Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	Hmmm looking goood How much is this fine peice of kit ex-royal? __________________ Guardians of Asgaard - KF25 - Primaries: LCT AK74MN w/SKTBR, VFC M4 SOPMOD Block 2 Secondary: Latino heat, TM Glock 17

June 23rd, 2009, 10:36	#5
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	Great review, and nice piece of kit man. __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

June 23rd, 2009, 10:31	#4
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	Damn it, they need to make a small, I really want one of these rigs.

June 28th, 2009, 23:48	#7
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	I got a chance to run with it yesterday and to say I was surprised at it's comfort would be an understatement. I was on the run all day and this thing despite it's size was comfortable and stable. I was able to go prone easily and still get at all my mags etc without a problem. I found the Dump pouches to be very valuable and the extra large Mag Pouches very handy when bringing the fight to the opfor. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 2nd, 2009, 11:43	#8
Heartlessjim Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009	Hi , I'd like to know if you could tell me something : Can M14 magazines fit the M4 pouches on this PANTAC ( These are 3 M4 Mags pouches , pretty huge... ) ? If it fits , How many of them could fit for each Pouches ( 1 or 2 ? - I do know 3 will not fit ) ? Id'like to buy this Chest rig , but With No molle it might pose a problem between my M4 and my M14. Otherwise I'll take the Guarder 1195J Copy wich is Molle but Pantac seems to have a better construction and the Real 1195 DOES NOT HAVE MOLLE ! ;-) ( Sorry about my english I'm French. ) And thx for answering me !!!

October 2nd, 2009, 12:05	#9
Redneck Jimbo Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perth, On	yes the 4 mag pouches will hold just about any mags from AK to MP5 to M4/M16 and even 2 7.62 NATO mags per pouch. I tried M14 and G3 mags they both fit with a little room to spare. __________________ T.A.C.O. Tactical Airsoft Combat Operatives

October 2nd, 2009, 12:19	#10
Heartlessjim Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009	Thx a lot sir ! ;-) Now I can buy it ! ( Even If I'm 1m80 tall for 60 kilograms ! )

October 2nd, 2009, 13:48	#11
Redneck Jimbo Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perth, On	If you are under a 36 mens waist it wont fit. Gigaknight tried it on and he is a 32 or 34 and there was a lot of space even on the tightest setting. __________________ T.A.C.O. Tactical Airsoft Combat Operatives

October 2nd, 2009, 13:56	#12
Heartlessjim Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009	I'm rather thin but it compensate by the fact i'm tall , it'll be a little too great for me at the beginning but ... It's always time to gain some muscle ;-) EDIT : After verification i'm 33 Waist... Time to EAT and EAT , and EAT ! ;-) Really , Thx for ALL your help ! Last edited by Heartlessjim; October 2nd, 2009 at 14:00..

October 4th, 2009, 14:07	#13
Heartlessjim Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009	Sorry about this Double post , I'm about to buy the Pantac 1195j but like I said I'm ONLY 33Waist , you said that there will be some space between me and the Rig , is there gonna be a lot of space like 10 cm or more or is it gonna be more like just not tight till the time I take these 3W plus ;-) Cause If it is gonna be catastrophic I'll go for a 1961 chest rig. Thx for answering. Have a nice day !!! Jim.

December 8th, 2009, 22:18	#15
QKLee11 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto	You had no problem with the rig itself in squirmishing...it didn't run up and down on your Torso like the old L85. The pattern almost appears simular however with the 5 panels linked together as oppose to 1 belt supporting everything appears to be more advance. I like it. You said the price is around $162? Q

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