I got this vest for use as a grab n go BOB and for use at the range. Its very tough and distributes the weight pretty well. Pros: Cheap Strong Holds alot of gear without becoming too heavy Very adjustable to size Rugged zipper Cons: Cannot change the pouches around to suit your needs with the exception of the crossdraw. I use ak mags and the retention tab tore right through the nylon mag pouch. Cannot carry ak mags bullets down. The belt always seems to get twisted around when stored and requires a minute to get seated right in the hanging loops. Buckle closures are prone to breaking and makes getting the pistol and spare mags more of a pain to get into and impossible to put back with one hand. Im buying the MOLLE vest so I can change my loadout when I wish, plus it accepts sapi plates

I based my choice on a tac vest by reading reviews... i took into play any review of this vest that was 3bullets or less thinking I will ultimately get what i pay for.... let me tell you, i think i got over on the UTG company. right out the bag i was suprised by the excellent quality of the tac-vest! adjusting it to fit to my size took no time at all. i have a small frame and it fits comfortablely snug both with equipment and without. with my configuration of choice, i fit 8 AR mags and 9 1911 mags without a hitch. my full size S&W 1911pd fits the holster nicely. the belt and molle webbing on my back allows for various add-ons and upgrades for either more ammo clips, holsters, or storage pouches. i am extremely happy with this pickup. it should serve me well for the range and home carry. thanks a million CTD!!!!!

First of all, the shipping is lightning fast from CTD. The vest is very high quality, it does not mention a hydration area but there is an area in the rear that pulls apart with velcro and reveals a large area that you possibly could put a bladder in. Im not real crazy about the pistol holster as it did not hold my full size 1911 the way I would like it, however it may hold my new Glock 21 a little better since it is fatter in the grip. Over all I am extremely pleased with this purchase, get one.

This vest is very tough, well built in that regard. I lowered the rating though because of the magazine pockets. POCKET 1: Held 2 Magpul PMAG 30s, a little too tight but not bad POCKET 2: Could only hold 1, not even close to holding 2, the opening wasn’t large enough. POCKET 3: I could technically fit 2 but they were unusable tight.

This vest is great, very durable. I really like the fully adjustable side straps, shouler straps, and adjustable belt. It is able to hold plenty of rifle and pistol mags, and also the potential for many attachments to the vest....great vest, a must have. RWB

I wasn't to sure about purchasing this vest until I recieved it and man, this vest just fit like a perfect glove. I was amazed with the Hardcore constuction material, tons of pockets, comfort, and durability. My beretta 92 fits perfect as well. Great vest and very pleased with it. I think I will order another one

Let me just say this. This is the best vest on the market. From the extra pouches to the sturdy stitching. Do not hesitate to purchase this. The belt is removable if not needed. You can read the rest of the reviews, but there's no need. Buy this vest.

I ordered this for valentines day for both me and my fiance. It arrived at my door in two days. As a woman...i love it..and so does he. I bought one in right hand and the other in left hand. We just bought some new AR-15's..worried about the war we just wanted these for emergency use and to be ready in case the world falls apart. My Colt .45 fits great..my defender fits better than my commander. The thought of having my handgun..mags..and mags for my Ar-15 is great. Has a place for our cell phone or Motorola radios...and a place for a first aid kit..or whatever you want to put in there..snacks..cigs..chew...just up to you. Very versatile. Dont be scared when you take it out of the pkg....fits both of us..me 38 inch chest and he has a 52 chest. It all adjusts...i personally like it without the belt..but..i havent played around with it enough. The belt would be good if you are on the run with your gun. I definately recommend this purchase..couldnt believe it was so dirt cheap. Always remember..im sure there are cheaper models..but buy best..and you wont have to rebuy. Lori

GREAT VEST! The quality on this vest is as good as those costing twice as much. Heavy duty, functions as you would expect for professional operations. The holster, like most, will not fit full sized semi-auto w/flashlight attached; however, the holster is removable and the vest comes w/a double rifle mag pouch to replace the holster, so i got space for a radio and extra goodies and wear a thigh rig for lighted pistol. Vest also comes w/a 6-slot shell holder to go on the right pocket flap (see the velcro). The shell holder is presumably for shotgun, but too tight for 12 guage. Attached belt is top-notch duty quality. I ordered Sunday night and it arrived Thursday w/basic shipping. I'll bring my business back to CTD!

I was a bit skeptical even after reading the reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised when I actually looked at all the stitching and the added features it has. This vest was well thought out and a bang for my buck! Only thing keeping this rating from 5 bullets is the plastic buckle. It can be replaced(although I will still use it)...still making this a quality product.

This vest is alright for the price. It needs a back compartment for a hydration system, though. The pistol holster will hold my compact 9mm, full size pistols, or revolvers just fine. The radio holster is for small radios, though. It won't hold medium-large sizes. Rifle mag pouches hold M-16 mags and AK mags and the belt can hold extra pistol mags, knives, or small flashlights or weapon attachments. There is a map/document pouch inside the vest and WEB attachments in the back. There is also a velcro patch so you can attach a name tape or agency identifier patch. The netting makes it more comfortable to wear to prevent excessive sweating and the sniper pad does make shooting a rifle more comfortable, especially if you shoot a lot or are shooting a high-recoil rifle or shotgun. It's only a rubber tube sewn inside the material and seems a little cheap at first, but once you try it and get your weapon in place, you'll find it to be quite comfortable and helps reduce shoulder bruising. That little padded tube helps in getting the weapon properly positioned quicker as well. The vest comes in a wide variety of colors and pattern schemes, for right or left handed shooters and they're affordable so you can get one to match every uniform. I've only got the black so far, but am planning to get a new Army digital one to go with my ACU's.

I got the vest just on reviews. it is a outstanding vest. You can buy this vest and forget the blackhawk and save the $110. and buy more ammo or a backup vest.Would loved to had this 20 yrs when i was over in the sand box. I hang out with a lot of shooters and they are mad at me for not haveing told them of this vest befor they spent the money on more expensive ones.I am 6'3" and 230 the vest fits well and can adjust to go over my coat if it has too. I carry a FN and the magazines fit better than i thought they would. I have only two complaints. 1)the holster was a bit large for my .45 to remidy this I sowed the bottem 1/4 in. in and also the area just below the trigger area 1/4 in. 2)While running the course the holster started to flap around and came unvelcrowed. I am still looking how to fix this. That is the only thing I have to complaint about this. Again the vest is well made and I beleve will hold up for along time to come..

This is the first vest I've ever bought. First, I'm glad they make left handed models. The vest was everything I expected, and more. I was a little worried about the mesh base fabric being flimsy, but it is solid. There is almost too much stuff on it! I found all the belt loops a little in the way, and the vest is comfortable without a belt, so I'll probably cut the loops off and leave more room on my pistol belt. Otherwise, a top notch vest!

The reviews are right on!!! This is a awesome vest for the price. Most people on here are 6'0" plus. Not me. I'm 5'4" and 185 lbs. I have a shorter torso and the vest fits me great because if the shoulder adjustments. You are crazy to spend more money on a name brand vest when this is better than them.

This is a great Tactical Vest!! Pro's ? I went over all of my stitching and it was solid. ? I love the adjustable shoulder straps. They help a lot for those of us who are longer or shorter in the torso than Joe Average. ? I have 25 rd .308 surefire composite mags that fit great with extra pouch length to spare ? The extra Molle double rifle mag add-on is great. ? I love the two inside zippered pockets. Great for storing the extra molle item you are not using or extra stuff. ? LOTS of pistol magazine space with the three on the chest and two on the belt. ? You can attach a camel pack to the shoulder rigs (unless you are wearing a pack). ? The holster is great. I have a full size Kimber .45 that it houses great (maybe goes a little deep into the holster). The holster barrel area is large enough to fit a trigger mounted laser or possibly a very small tactical flashlight but I doubt it would house a top mount item. Extra mag pouch on the holster is also a bonus. Cons- ? The shotgun pouch on the right shoulder and the magazine pouch on the left shoulder are both sewn in so you cannot use replace them with other molle items. ? If you want to use the included dual mag pouch, you sacrifice the pistol holster (I would have liked to have been able to move the pistol mags to the right shoulder (replacing the shotgun pouch) and put the extra mags on the left shoulder (to balance it out for the weight of the extra mags) while retaining the holster. Heck if I know- ? The back of the vest has 3 rows of elastic bands that are about 2 inch wide material sewn in rows across the back into tight loops that are about 2.5 inches between stitches and stretch out a couple of inches. Each of these has a velcro strip on the inside of the elastic.. I have no idea what these are for...

There are already a lot of great reviews for this product. I use it in a bug out bag, as a police officer for an active shooter scenario. I keep it's numerous pockets loaded with extra ammo for my issued weapons. Fits well over a class A uniform and it makes all my co-workers jealous. This vest is just as good at getting the job done as those vests from Blackhawk, 5.11, etc.

I don't have words to describe how sweet this vest is. Fully adjustable to fit my 6'4 215lbs frame. It holds clips for my handguns as well as rifles. Also extra storage pockets for shotgun shells if necessary, a radio and an extra gun. The gun harness holds the gun securely and is easily accessible when needed. It has so many extra pockets I'm putting flashlights and knives in the spares. Zips up the front and has a buckle clip on the bottom to keep it close to you. It almost seems bulky due to the amount of stuff you can carry, but like anything it takes getting used to. I'm in velcro heaven!!!

I got this vest for private security in Iraq and I just wanna say I couldn't get a better vest. The holster was a little loose for my Colt .45 but I solved that problem by putting on a regular military web belt and attaching an M12 Bianchi holster to my hip and it's perfect. I carry an AK-47 for the job and with the extra magazine pouches, it holds 12 nice and secure. All I wanna say is you can't get better and the price is great.

This vest is awesome...it is everything that everyone says that it is. I got it for tactical scenerios at work (police). You will not be disapointed selecting this vest.

This vest has so many pockets, clips, straps, etc. that you're going to feel awesome just wearing it. When I first tried it on, it first felt like a life vest, but less bulky. Unlike most life vests though it is fully adjustable to comfortably fit my 6'4" 210lbs frame. Tons of spare pockets for extra clips, radio, shells, energy bars, anything you think you'll need you probably have room for. A few compartments are removable if you want extra mobility or just want to move them somewhere else. I thought it was spendy at first, but as soon as I tried it on I realize every dollar was worth it. I'm not a tac guy or anything, just a survival enthusiast, but if TSHTF and I need to be prepared I'm glad I have it to rely on.

WOW.This vest is well worth more than the money i spend on it.It fits great and has alot of magazine holsters.Highly recommend it. Also the shipping was very fast.The fedex guy had smoke coming out of his shoes.That's how fast it was.

I LOVE THIS VEST!!!! ITS SWEET, IT FIT ME RIGHT OUT THE BOX THEN CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GO OVER BP VEST QUICK,. THIS ISN'T SOME CHEAP CRAPPY VEST LIKE MOST IT WILL HOLD UP, AND FOR THE PRICE YOU CANT GET ANY BETTER ,. I USE IT FOR MY 45 XD SERVICE, AND AR MAGS FOR MY PLR,. ITS LOOKS GOOD,AND SERVES GOOD USE!!!!CANT WAIT TO BUY ANOTHER SPARE!!!A+++++++

WOW-says it all. I chose this vest for call outs. I am a K9 officer for the entire county and wanted to have something handy to grab and go. I did not expect this to be SO comfortable. I do have a gripe though, the holster snaps do come unsnapped when you get to the hands on part, I was running through the woods and i guess the weight of my gun unsnapped it, it didnt fall off but was a surprise when i found my gun flopping around. That isnt a big deal to me seeing that I am going to a drop holster anyway. Just an FYI, I am 6'5'' 240lbs, not small by any means, and it was a little big on me It snaps to my belt line and everything but i little big in the shoulders. Over all I am going to love this vest.

I'll just agree with the rest of the reviews this vest is a good buy, It fits double stacks of my 30 round 7.62 x 39 ak mags very well. holds my .45 xd perfect and the mags fit nice and snug. I like that you can remove the holster and put on a spare two mag pocket in its place that would hold an additional 4 30 mags. I also ordered the molle hydration kit off this sight and attached it to the back of the vest. It just secures with snaps and I didn't think that would be a very good hold so I just tied it down with some para 550 cord and now it for sure will not go anywhere. the only reason I give it 4 stars and not 5 is Im not the best fan of the zippered front. if that thing broke the whole vest would be worthless. If it had 2 or 3 buckles up the front instead of or in addition to the zipper this vest would be the pro. overall I recommend, it holds 8 30 round ak mags, 7 .45 xd mags right out of the box.

If you are thinking of buying this vest, don't hesitate! Very sturdy, amazing feel, a lot of reasons to buy this vest. Don't waste your time or money on anything else!!!!!!!!!!!

I bought this vest mainly from the previous reviews, so I'm adding my own to tell everyone that they're right! I was in the market for a vest, and spent a lot of time looking over the other big brands ($100-$200+). A friend suggested I look at this one, and after some research I decided to take a chance. I am absolutely amazed by this product. It is easily worth twice the price. If you're wondering whether you should buy this or not, BUY IT!! I only have one tiny complaint. The holster is not a "quick draw" holster. It is designed to keep the pistol close to your body as a back-up in case you need it. The buckle release system doesn't lend to a fast draw. This is merely something to be noted, however, and it did not make the vest any less worth it for me. I could go on and on about the benefits of this vest. The belt itself is worth the price, let alone the extra pistol mags, and the holster that not only attaches to the vest but to a belt as well. It also comes with a elastic shotshell holder that attaches to the velcro on the upper right pouch. Oh! And if you don't use the holster, it has additional rifle mags to put in its place. I dunno why you're still reading this! BUY IT!! lol

Well, I was a bit bummed when I ordered the vest because the pic didn't show a strip that would hold the shotgun shells on the top pocket. But, to my surprise it did come with one. It WILL fit six 12ga shotgun shells. It may be a bit tough but its possible. Just take the end of the shell, place it at the opening, pinch the elastic to the shell, and pivot the back of the shell into the elastic. It took me about 20-30 minutes of adjusting to get a good, comfortable fit. I'm 5'11" and 215lbs. It has two inside pockets would be great for a map, etc.. The radio pouch is a bit too small for my cobra radio, but the top right breast pouch, one with shotgun shell strip, can hold it. The vest has elastic straps on the back, I guess for adding a backpack or maybe a hydration kit. There is also a velcro strap on each shoulder. The pistol holster can hold my full size 1911. It looks like it could probably hold a Desert Eagle! The velcro belt can be easily removed and is pretty thick. The only reason I give it 4 bullets is because a piece of velcro on one of the belt loop straps has started to remove itself, an easy fix, but still annoying. Also, I wish the radio pouch on the shoulder would have been a little larger. Overall, I am please with it so far. I think it could come in handy for any "emergency" situation, but can make a nifty range vest.

very nice vest. fits great although i was a little worried. would buy another if i went through this over again. holds many mags and is very versatile.

I bought this vest a while back, not really needing it, I got tired of the cumbersome hip holster getting shoved by my backpack, I dug out the vest and now I'm freed up with more energy not fiddeling with a hip holster, does well to use dualsport riding out in the woods too, very convenient!

i got this vest about three months ago for airsoft and i am glad to say that it is still in perfect condition and i have put this through EVERYTHING. there are pocets on the inside of it so you can hold stuff without it beeing seen i was able to hold 10 m4 mags in this GREAT BUY!!!!!

I was a bit leary before purchasing this vest. I was concerned that it wouldn't fit properly over my body armor or have extra room for my utility belt items. It's a good thing that I was wrong! The vest has room for 6 M16 Mags, 6 shotgun rounds, 3 Glock Mags/6 Colt Mags, Holster fits most pistols, and Extra Pockets inside the vest for low-priority items. You can make this vest fit pretty much anyone except the super overweight (250+ lbs of 45% or more Body Fat Index). I'm 5'11" at 225lbs with a 30" waist and 62" chest and the vest and belt fit perfectly over my Dragon Skin. The Belt is can hold a number of utility items like, extra mags, holsters, cuffs, cell phone, whatever. It's a good buy! It holds up strong and I highly recommend it!

This vest really suprised me. i figured for 60 bucks after shipping, this cost couldnt produce a quality vest, i was wrong. As soon as i took it out of the package i was pretty amazed. Very Heavy duty, no flaws to speak of and great looking. Im 6' 230lbs, this vest didnt fit right out of the box, but it's very adjustable, so with a small adjustment it fit perfectly. It has alot of storage, and i love the crossdraw holster. As far as durability im not sure yet because i just got it, but judging by how well made it seems to be, it should last awile, and even if it only lasted a few years, it only 60 dollars to replace, great vest.

I work private security for a company over in Iraq. We bring alot of our own gear and this is a must light weight very accesible for all needs in the field and has held up to 3 tours. Thats 3 years to the rest of you

Incredible tac vest. I got one for myself, and am about to buy several more for my airsoft team. It is a little on the large side... I'm 5.10, 150lb, wide upper body, and it fits me snugly only if I tighten everything down all the way. Only complaint is that the left rifle mag pouch is hard to get to. I refuse to buy anything else!

i love this vest i used it four days straight rabbit hunting but it pictures a radio holder mine did not come with one and the colors vary product some mine was in black green does not have clip holders on belt

Originally thought more than I needed. Amazing how you find use for all pockets. Removable velcro belt with mags adds versatility. Impressive material strength and fit adjustments make it more than comfortable. Makes everyone else on the range take notice.

WOW! I was impressed with this vest right out of the package. This isn't some lightweight cheapie, it's heavy material, looks to be reinforced in all the right places and has plenty of size adjustment available. I purchased a drop-down thigh holster to go with it, so appreciated the two extra rifle mag pouches. My double-stack XD-45 mags fit the pistol mag pouches with no problem, and it looks like you could probably get two AR mags in each of the rifle pouches. Velcro-lovers delight, there's plenty of it on this vest and belt rig! Plenty bang for the buck in my book.

I was very pleased with this product, indeed! When I first took it out of the package I thought, "Wow, this thing is a beast!" The sheer size of this vest took me by surprise, perfectly fitting my thick, 6'5 frame. The vest both looks and feels great, fitting snugly and allowing quick and easy access to all of it's pouches! The only complaint I had with this vest was the location of the pistol holster, finding it a little awkward to get to. However, this problem was easily remedied! I simply moved it to the belt, which is covered in Velcro, allowing quick attachment of many pouches, holsters, and accessories. I then put on my chest, in place of the holster, two extra 30 round mag pouches, which were included with the vest! In addition to the abundant pistol and rifle mag pouches, this vest sports a shotgun pouch (Upper-Left in the picture) which includes two shell-holding patches that snap right on with Velcro. The pouch also served as an easy-access pocket for my phone, wallet, and personal effects. I would most definitely recommend this pouch to anybody looking for an effective, affordable vest; both veterans and newcomers alike!

This is a very nice piece of gear! As a former officer, who still has lots of friends carrying the shield, I can tell you I got lots of looks when I wore this to a 3-gun match! I'm 6'2, 250#, and the vest fits great! It rides high above the hips, giving me access to my belt goodies, while carrying everything else in the pouches. The pistol holster nicely carries my Para LTC, and the mag puches hold the single stack mags nicely. The AR mag pouches are roomy and except for the one on the far back left, easy to get to (well, my belly may be getting in the way of that one). The mag pouches on the belt seem to be best saved for emergency/last ditch magazine retention, with the buckles being a bit small and not tactically useful (Reloading off the clock comes to mind.) The option of removing the pistol holster and adding 2 more 30 round pouches (included) is a great thought! I would like to see velcro on the back of the vest, but you can't have everything. Great vest, I didn't hesitate reccomending it to some guys, and I expect them to be ordering their own soon. Get this vest for an inexpensive alternative to Blackhawk.

I bought this vest about 3 months ago... I love it. I got it 2 days after I ordered it. It is light-weight, but holds up excellent. I am 6'3", 300lbs, and it fits just fine, with more than enough room to spare... I highly recommend this vest to anyone that is slighty bigger than normal. It comes with a 6-shell holder, (not shown), and that makes it just that much nicer. I am wanting to get into Law Enforcement, and this vest is my first, but I love its ruggedness. Looking forward to using it more one day. Thanks CTD...

The vest is not made that well in my view. The zipper was poorly attacted and the threads came loose the first time I put it on. I am a law enforcement officer and I was going to use this for work, but not now.

Thank God for CTD - My new best friend. This vest is PERFECT for home defense-or ranch varmit hunting - especially out in the rural area where I'm at. I have this thing adjusted using the pulls on the sides - I don't see how this could too big on a person unless you are REALLY skinny. This vest is my key to rapid response for whatever comes my way. Quality is top notch - a velcro lovers dream. The pistol holster/versus mag holder option is nice. It allows you to use a leg holster or a belt holster, for example, and put the optional (included) rifle mag pouches on instead - upping the rds count - in my case -to an additonal 180 .223 rds. All the pouches are deep enough to double up - at least for .223 and 9mm magazines. I also have it filled to the max so I have about 250 rds of .223, 10 rds of 000 12 guage and about 100 rds of 9mm. Still not too heavy with all those rds. I have it hanging where I can get to it...just put it on, grab the rifles and scoot. Now just need to get an Abrams (Wait, I didn't mean to say that outloud.)

I love this vest I took it to the range and but it through Hell; this vest stood up like a champ it gave me no problems. It has enough pockets for all your equipment and fits great. I recommend this vest is worth the money.

Bought this vest as a less expensive alternative to the Blackhawk vest that my local shop never seemed to have in stock. I got the vest and was incredibly impressed with it. The extra mags/holster choice were great and included for free. The pouches easily carry my 30 rd AR15 mags. My Motorola radio fits well in the radio pouch. My coworkers have been so impressed with the vest at this price that they have also all ordered one. I'm not sure why there are complaints about the fit, I'm 6'1" 230 and wear it over body armor and it fits great with still plenty of expansion available. The quality is very impressive- especially for this price. I'd buy another one without hesitation. You won't be disappointed. This vest is meant to be used and its heavy duty construction has held up well with my extended usage. I'm pretty tough on gear but the vest still looks brand new.

This vest was an awsome buy, i,m 6ft and weigh 190lbs, the vest fit perfect out of the package. I did notice the adjustments were very accomidating for me or a larger person. I personally like my vest to fit extremely tight so that the weight of the ammo doesn't bring it down, after making the neccesary adjustments it was perfect, and allowed for fast advances and movement with out it shifting or bouncing around. The mesh used allows the body to breath so it doesn't retain to much body heat. My XD40 fits perfect in the holster, my asp fit perfectly in the pouch, the kabar knife and taser clamped perfectly to the belt. If your thinking about buying...do it, you won't regret it.

Would buy this again in a heartbeat. Only complaint is that AK mags fit a little awkwardly, but fit nonetheless. I am 6' 250 with about a 54" inch chest, and this vest still has plenty of room to go over heavy armor. Truly one size fits all, made of high quality materials.

In case you're wondering, yes G3 magazines do fit well in the pouches. I'm very impressed with the quality/features of this product. The usefulness of the strange rubber piece in the shoulder becomes apparent when shouldering the HK91A3 stock as well. I'm 6'1" 217lbs. with a bit of a keg where my six-pack should be and all size adjustments are about in the middle to provide a snug, comfortable fit. Well worth the purchase price.

Wow !!!! what a great vest as soon as I took it out of the box, I knew that this was the vest for me , It has all features i was looking for and MORE !!! great fit , form , and function.... you can't go wrong !!!! Purchase one for a relative :) or a friend :) the only thing that i don't like is that rubber bar in the shoulder, I quess its there to keep the butt of the weapon from sliding off , other than that, a very cool Vest for you scifi fan's , if you watch Stargate Atlantis, these are the very same vest that the security force use's. Thanks for a great product !!! Bear

I have a lot of experience with Tac vests and was looking for something that would fill in the gap until I could shell out nearly 200 bucks for a Blackhawk vest. This vest was way more than what I expected. I'll be keeping this vest and recommending it to friends. Way more features than I had expected from something this inexpensive. I like the way the holster is removable and will instead be using the extra mag pouches provided with the vest. Very heavy duty- I'm truly impressed. Fits great- at 6-1 230ish I was worried the vest would be too small or fit wierd- seems to fit great. The belt provided with the vest is probably a bonus to most, but I cant seem to find a use for it. The only thing I'd like to see is a bit more velcro on the back to attach the large ID patch better. Of course, if you don't have a large ID patch on your back, this certainly wont bother you.

This was a Christmas gift from my girlfriend and I would have to say it was a great gift!! However, if you are purchasing this for yourself keep these things in mind. This vest is definately made for larger men. I'm about 6 ft. tall and 180lbs and I have it about as tight as it can be. There are enough adjustments to make this vest comfortable enough, but not great. Also, the pistol mag pouches on the chest barley hold my clips for my XD 45 ACP. However, my friends 9mm XD clips fit fine. The larger pouches hold 30 rd AR 15 .223 mags with plenty of room to spare. The rifle butt pad is a joke. You can still shoot comfortably depending how you have the vest adjusted but it serves no real purpase to me. The pouch on the right side of your chest is nice to place extra ammo in however is easily over filled and can spill. I'm a simple target shooter and will be entering tactical macthes next in the spring and I will definately be testing this vest further. For right now this is an excellent buy for price (If you are simple shooter). If you are looking for something for police work I would look around. Over all I am very pleased with this product, but you need to decide what you are going to use it for before buying. I think the average target competition shooter will be pleased.

Absolutely zero complaints about these vests. They are very durable, and they do seem a bit large, maybe too large, but for a GI, it's perfect once you account for personal armor underneath. The manufacturer seems to have thought of everything. (Except maybe a place in the vest itself to place armor plates.) At least they give you the room to wear them.

This is a beautiful vest. It well made, fits comfortably, has more than enough pouches and is great for paint ball. It is cheaper than I have seen for lower quality vests.

Overall, this is awesome. It has plenty of pouches and places to hide and store stuff. My only comlaint is that it is pretty large. I am 6 feet tall, and it is still a little too big. However, it can be adjusted using the velcro. I would recommend this product.