AK chest rig

[CDALY05]

Well I finished up a gear project a couple days ago. It is a chest rig designed to hold(you guessed it!) AK mags,4 of them to be exact,any caliber. I used 2 layers of 1000D cordura with a sheet of 3mm closed-cell foam laminated between the two for the base and single layer cordura on the pouches with reinforcing on the lower mag pockets. A couple of cargo pouches flanking the lot and voila-a simple rig to hold the basics. I am happy with the finished product and as always learned a few things along the way. Thanks for looking.

[VIT SEGER]

That looks really nice, always had a thing for chestrigs with the proven chicom layout (ext the cargo pouches oc). Did you have to buy a stronger sewing machine, or did an ordinary one cut it?

[bearclaw]

Realy nice job. I don't think you can realy beat this kind of basic design.
Keep the weight low and carrys just what you need.

[CumbiaDude]

Looks great! I did a similar project earlier this year, but yours is much higher quality. Hope you don't mind if I post a pic



My objective here was to get a bra for as little money as possible. I just used fabric from a set of huge pillows that were going to be thrown away. The only thing I paid for was the webbing for the straps. I even made the buckles by hand. I don't have grommets in the bottom for drainage, I just have some openings in those bunched up areas in the corners. I also had some caps on the ends of the straps I made out of sheet metal, but they ended up being a pain and I recently removed them and went with the even simpler sewn line to hold it together.

[RepeatDefender]

Nice work guys! Thanks for sharing

[NCLivingBrit]

So, how much would one of those in a 58" chest run?

[bearclaw]

Would you consider making a few of these for board members?
I for one would buy one.

[RepeatDefender]

Would you consider making a few of these for board members?
I for one would buy one.

Same here. I'm looking for some decent rigs for friends and family.

[CDALY05]

Cummbiadude-good looking rig,you did a good job of retaining the chi-com flavor.

Thanks for the kind words guys-I hoped you AK lovers would appreciate my work over here. For those inquiring about purchasing one,check your pms.

[abz400]

can you make a chest rig that holds 8 mags two mags in each pouch? and how much,

[CumbiaDude]

Eight 30rd metal magazines in 7.62 would weigh 15lbs.

Even eight 30rd plums in 5.45 would still weigh 9lbs.

Something to keep in mind

[RepeatDefender]

Eight 30rd metal magazines in 7.62 would weigh 15lbs.

Even eight 30rd plums in 5.45 would still weigh 9lbs.

Something to keep in mind

Amen! 6 and the 1 in the rifle is enough for me. If it ain't, I'm fucked anyway...LMAO

[CDALY05]

Thought I would just keep adding on to this thread instead of starting a new one every time.
Here is my latest rig. Just a simple 3-mag design with pals for extra stuff. I kept the pouch dimensions close to the original chi-com rig for better coverage.

[CumbiaDude]

Nice! Pull tabs, velcro, grommets at the bottom. Me like!

[Corrosive]

Not sure if this is off topic or not, but I am looking for someone who can make me some suspenders for a "battle belt" from some tan automotive seat belt straps.

[CumbiaDude]

Seat belts? That's a good idea. Nice and wide....

[Corrosive]

Seat belts? That's a good idea. Nice and wide....

REALLY tough too! I saw that on another site. As far as I know, nobody has actually made any yet.

[firebear545]

Love the 3 mag config. It looks great! Hope we have more to look forward to from you.

[CDALY05]

Seat belts? That's a good idea. Nice and wide....

REALLY tough too! I saw that on another site. As far as I know, nobody has actually made any yet.

Seat belt webbing is great stuff to use,very strong and thin. I made a set of suspenders for my warbelt using the stuff. I could make you something similar if you want,send me a pm.

[152dbs]

Eight 30rd metal magazines in 7.62 would weigh 15lbs.

Something to keep in mind

still lighter than my son...and i bet these dont squirm around like an octopus.

these look great. id love one that would hold 8 rounds as well. prices?

[hk1123]

still lighter than my son...and i bet these dont squirm around like an octopus.

we kept our son in a sling when he was a a baby - i can relate.

[INFANTRY]

Nice rigs. I'm really digg'in the OD model, if it held 8x 5.45 mags I'd get one if they we getting sold.

[JoeMomma]

Thought I would just keep adding on to this thread instead of starting a new one every time.
Here is my latest rig. Just a simple 3-mag design with pals for extra stuff. I kept the pouch dimensions close to the original chi-com rig for better coverage.

Nice! If I can make a suggestion though...Make the shoulder straps a bit wider, and maybe add some padding.

[CDALY05]

Yeah I think 2" webbing would be a good idea too. Haven't decide on what style padded straps yet though,fixed or detachable.

[JoeMomma]

I think if you keep it simple, it will hold down cost, and be eaiser to make. What about just using wider straps, double thickness?