Mayflower Research and Consulting will soon be releasing their “Recce Chest Rig” and the “UMP .45 Chest Rig” for open purchase. Heretofore restricted to a select clientele these two vests combine a no-nonsense design based on real-world experience with lightweight materials.
The Recce Chest Rig is extremely versatile. Designed to carry up to six HK-417 magazines (three open and three in the front pouches), it will also accommodate six M4, AK, SR25 type mags (three open and three in the front pouches) or other similar types. The radio pouches were designed to carry an AN/PRC-148 or AN/PRC-152 with a BA-5590 or similar battery attached as the primary power source. The vest will carry two radios or one ambidextrously. It has antenna routing on the shoulders of the H-harness as well as remote antenna routing on the front underside. It is made with a combo of 500D and 1000D materials to accommodate the additional weight of the 7.62 ammo load. To top it off, the vest has small pockets for mini frags, bangs, firing systems, or other items.
Below you can see a HK-417 magazine to give you an idea of the odd shape. The pouches have to be a bit larger than for other magazines so they accommodate a wider range of options.
The UMP 45 Chest Rig is designed to carry 6 UMP 45 mags, single or double radios (AN/PRC-148 or AN/PRC-152) and two pistol mags (single or double stack).
Available soon direct from Mayflower, Grey Group, among other fine retailers.
