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 Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest

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Synnr Falco


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Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« on: Feb 20, 2010, 11:43 AM »

This tactical vest has a zipper front that would need to be covered up but I know other people have used front close vest with success.  The price makes it worth exploring I think.

http://shop.specialopspaintball.com/special-ops-operative-v2-vest.html

Not for me but perhaps for someone else.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #1 on: Feb 20, 2010, 02:15 PM »
oh yeah, that looks good, looks like a lot of potential there

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #2 on: Feb 20, 2010, 03:24 PM »
i'm like one click away , but how is it lined ,i dont see a description........

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #3 on: Feb 20, 2010, 05:30 PM »
Wow nice find. Thank you. Odds are I'll order one of these.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #4 on: Feb 20, 2010, 06:01 PM »
I bought one. I can post pics

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #5 on: Feb 20, 2010, 06:17 PM »
post pic of inside, is it fleece or just canvas, hot?warm?

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #6 on: Feb 25, 2010, 06:46 AM »
Just ordered one myself, will post pics when I get it

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #7 on: Feb 27, 2010, 07:59 AM »
holy crap!!!
that's exactly what i want fer my next kit!!!!!
thanx fer the link!!!

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #8 on: Mar 22, 2010, 08:32 PM »
Did anyone buy any of these vests? What did you do with all the extra d-rings and other pieces of fabric such as the handles on the shoulders? Im findind that getting a vest is one of the harder parts of making my kit.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #9 on: Mar 25, 2010, 01:12 AM »
Did anyone buy any of these vests? What did you do with all the extra d-rings and other pieces of fabric such as the handles on the shoulders? Im findind that getting a vest is one of the harder parts of making my kit.
Any multi-kit member can tell you that the soft parts can be the hardest part of the kit.
Look around at some Mandos for ideas. Some use the extra rings to hang chains, braids, or sashes. Others use them for hanging skulls, holsters, or grenades. Others yet just take them off entirely. Decide what your Mando would do and go for it!

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #10 on: Mar 25, 2010, 09:37 PM »
I got it, no pics right now but I took almost everything off, the D-rings, clips and the zipper then had my mom sew the front parts together, it's actually really nice if you modify it properly.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #11 on: Mar 26, 2010, 02:19 AM »
Thanks for the link but they don't have it in black currently  :'(   Can anyone tell me if the material is easy to dye?

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #12 on: Mar 26, 2010, 01:47 PM »
If they list the fabric type on the site, I didn't see it. But I suspect it's probably a nylon or something similar, which means no, it's a pain in the shebs to dye. There are dyes out there for synthetic fabrics, but I'm not sure how effective they actually are.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #13 on: Mar 26, 2010, 02:08 PM »
They don't list it but I have two Mol-E vest that I've had since the Gulf War and it looks to be the same material.  Those vest have been sitting in a five gallon bucket of black RIT dye for about two weeks and came out great.  Just wondering if its the same material because if so then I'll have no problem dying it black.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #14 on: Mar 26, 2010, 02:14 PM »
lol. Well, if you leave it in for THAT long then yeah, it might work. Has the dye held up alright to being washed?

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #15 on: Mar 26, 2010, 02:30 PM »
Oh yeah  ;D   I've washed it twice in hot water just to be sure and even through it into the dryer and the color is still on there.  Even the stitching is still black.   I went ahead and ordered the Omnipat colored version since its lighter and if all goes well I'll finally have a decent vest.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #16 on: Mar 26, 2010, 02:34 PM »
Nice :D Definitely let us know how it turns out dyeing it.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #17 on: Mar 27, 2010, 12:43 PM »
darn....i need black.
thanks fer the tip!

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #18 on: Mar 27, 2010, 02:28 PM »
darn....i need black.
thanks fer the tip!

No worries, but use two bottles of the liquid RIT and add 1tps of salt, I used Sea Salt since its synthetic materials.  I got the bucket from work (Wal-Mart) in the bakery department coz they just toss them out.  Its the kind that has a lid that seals super tight and its for the butter-cream.  Put in the water and dye at the same time leaving enough room for your item to go inside, seal it up, and wait.  If you want a pic of what it looks like I'll snap on off for ya.

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« Reply #19 on: Mar 27, 2010, 04:23 PM »
Very cool find.  Pics please!!

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #20 on: Mar 27, 2010, 04:51 PM »
Ok heres images of the Mol-E vest so you know what your in for when you try to dye the vest.



I had to hang them outside because I left them out in the rain last nite LOL.



In this close up you can see how the dye is fading somewhat.  Keep in mind however that I dyed them about two months ago, they've been two full wash/dry cycles, and now a full nite of rain and are sun drying.   The color has held up fairly well but I can see the black coming off the red stitching but no worries, I've still got that bucket full of dye so all I have to do is maybe add another pack and some water and maybe a 1/4 teaspon of sea salt.

Also I just want to let you know that the sea salt can and probably will rust up any metal rings/buttons on the vest however a good polishing will get rid of the rust.  Small price to pay to have a piece of kit I guess.  Once I get the vest I think I'll write up a tutorial on dying using it as an example.  Hope this helps  ;D

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #21 on: Mar 27, 2010, 05:47 PM »
Absolutely! I think I may do the same thing. Thanks for the help ner vod.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #22 on: Mar 28, 2010, 08:40 AM »
very nice!

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #23 on: Apr 02, 2010, 12:43 AM »
Ok everyone I got mine in yesterday but couldn't get pics done till this evening.  I'm starting a new thread with pics of it both laid out and being worn.

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Re: Possible vest source - $19.95 tactical vest
« Reply #24 on: Apr 04, 2010, 08:57 AM »
ahhh!
the link's broken!!!!

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