June 22nd, 2020
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Blue Force Gear is a company that needs no introductions.
The SOCOM is a powerhouse of a weapon, and you need powerhouse-worthy gear to keep up with it.
We turned to Blue Force Gear for some basic tactical essentials.
Check out my video review of it above, and keep reading below for the rest of the article.
The SOCOM 16 CQB is definitely short and compact, but it is not as light as an AR.
You need a good sling for this rifle, and the Blue Force Gear definitely fits the bill.
Check outour article on the pros and cons of two-point slings.
The Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling does just that.
Hit the quick-adjust tab and now the sling is loose enough to provide maximum maneuverability.
Ten Speed .308 Chest Rig
Heres the star of the show.
This is a good thing because there is no retention unit.
The elastic friction holds it, which makes reloads more intuitive and faster.
Your M1A mags arenotgoing to accidentally fall out of this rig.
Lastly, the rig is comfortable, even when loaded down with 60 rounds of Atlanta Arms .308 ammunition.
The rig never dug in or annoyed me.
Im running a simple Admin pouch that can hold anything from medical gear to candy.
These magazine pouches use the same Ten-Speed material and are ultralightweight and compact.
Outside of M1A magazines, you could shove a tourniquet or Israeli bandage in it as well.
I run it on a SpecOp Shop Go Panel and turned it into a belt-mounted option.
Sometimes I dont need an entire chest rig, but dont want to leave home without a reload.
So, heres a quick and simple option.
Conclusion
Im a big fan of Blue Force Gear, and its not without reason.
They make quality, high-end gear, and the stuff lasts.
Ive been using my Marine-issued Vickers sling for almost a decade now and it hasnt even frayed.
