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Tactical vest that Accommodates Pistol/Rifle/Shotgun?

5.6K views 19 replies 11 participants last post by  shrewd  
#1 ·
I've tried the search option, but a lot of the thread were old with dead links. Wondering if anyone knows of Tac Vest that can hold pistol, rifle, and shotgun ammo. Maybe even one that can hold a pistol. I know I can probably put one together, but I don't mind coughing up the cheddar for one already put together. I'm looking for something like the picture below, but that vest doesn't take G19 magazines and it kind of looks like the pistol holder sags a bit as I read a review on it. Another review also stated that it didn't fit someone with a wide shoulder. Any help?

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#7 ·
In case of some unlikely SHTF situation and I cant take all my boxes of rounds, Id like to be able to slap a vest on with some of the supplies I need.

You are not going to find one that you will like.

Go with a molle vest with soft armor and configure your personal way.

That's what I did. But mine is only configured for rifle and pistol. It does not hold my pistol. That's what my belt is for.
Well then the next question is, whats your favorite molle vest and where can I get it?

It will in fact hold Glock 19 magazines. Also the pistol holster can be tightened up with the molle and or paracord.
No, Ive read a few reviews on that particular one and most said that a glock 17 mag wont fit into it. So I doubt the 19 will fit into it. I also saw a youtube video and the guy said the same thing. bummer
 
#4 ·
I agree with alig33, get a molle vest with soft armor and place whatever pouch you like, where you like and then if it doesn't work the way you want it, re-arrange and try again. If you buy a fixed pouch vest like the one you posted, guess what, that's the only configuration it will ever be in. Same goes for pistol holsters.
 
#6 ·
With the vest in your picture you can carry 5 shotgun shells in that top right pocket and a bandolier sling/belt or ammo pouch attached to the vest belt. You can attach a shotgun scabbard to the back of that vest and carry all three guns. Rifle slung, pistol holstered, and shotgun scabbard and all three types of ammo.

It will in fact hold Glock 19 magazines. Also the pistol holster can be tightened up with the molle and or paracord.
 
#8 ·
Well, this is only my opinion, but I would keep the pistol on a gunbelt in a holster and buy a dump pouch for the shotgun shells. (you could hang that off the belt on the opposite side). You could also put a police style pistol mag holster on your belt. That way your chest/vest real estate could be loaded up with rifle ammo, which you would want the most of. That being said, carrying a slung shotgun while toting a rifle and pistol seems a bit like overkill and I would pass on the shotgun in favor of more rifle & pistol ammo. Pack it in a bag instead.
 
#11 ·
This is my own opinion, but the kinds of vest you posted a pic of are junk. They tend to be cheap, airsoft quality gear. You end up with a mix of useful stuff, and stuff that just hangs there.

The only advantage is they don't cost a lot. The downside is they don't stand up to much abuse.

Why not invest in a quality MOLLE plate carrier. That way you can mix and match to your heart's content. AR mags, shotgun card holder, pistol mags. Just be prepared to spend more money to set it up the way you want.
 
#17 ·
Two sayings that apply to quite a bit and especially to your question:

Always go modular.

Buy once cry once.


I have:

Esstac Bush Boar

Tactical Tailor Split MAV

RRV Rhodesian recon vest

TT RAC plate carrier

Diamondback Plate carrier

USGI molle FLC



For entry level i would suggest the tactical tailor split front MAV for both price and modularity.
 
#18 ·