6094 replica

[paulus]

I'm after a new vest and have seen the lbt 6094 vest which is super expensive, but have seen replica versions in the US.

Anyone seen any replicas or vests similar for sale in the uk?

 

[paulus]

http://www.airsoftgi.com/mobile/product_info.php?products_id=14738

As an indication see the link above

 

[GhostWolf]

There not too bad the clones, but that's why I bought my Banshee more like a 6094 on steroids lol.

See here http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/17895-tag-shellback-banshee-plate-carrier-ranger-green/

 

[TheFull9]

Does it have to be a 6094 replica? If that's specifically what you want for a loadout then fair enough, but personally I wouldn't buy the real one even if I had the money laying around, so I don't personally recommend the replicas given the bazillions of other options that are out there for airsoft usage.

Most people in the UK don't tend to buy from the US because even if they do ship here (often they won't) it's usually more expensive than shipping from Hong Kong and you'll probably end up with more customs/import charges (long story). If you want chinese made replicas of the fancy stuff from the states then somewhere like EBA is where most people go: http://www.ebairsoft.com/index.php

If you want gear that's not necessarily an exact replica of something cool looking but is 100% better quality for a 25% price increase then get some BULLE or Warrior in the UK:

http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/

http://www.uktactical.com/

 

[Shinobi]

You could get the Flyye 6094. About £100 from the UK, and £75? from ShooterCBGear.
I want one myself

http://www.shootercbgear.com/product_info.php?products_id=6496


http://www.military1st.co.uk/fy-vt-m025-rg-flyye-new-molle-lt6094-vest-ranger-green.html

 

[jcheeseright]

Double post.

 

[jcheeseright]

I have the flyye 6094, it's comfortable and has plenty of molle real estate; so much so you can overload it easily if you're a bit of a molle addict.

That said, it's not all that adjustable and like almost any plate carrier you have to put at least dummy plates in it for it to not flap around all over the place.

There's plenty of other options if you shop around, even a half decent replica of a crye cpc now if that's your thing.

 

[TheFull9]

£100 does seem steep for a Flyye rig IMHO. I've bought FirstSpear stuff for less, not plate carriers granted (though not far off thanks to ebay) but then you can easily carry all you need and more for most skirmish sites on even a small chest rig.

 

[jcheeseright]

It is a little steep but the quality of the stitching is absolutely excellent. Mine has been properly hammered with crawling over concrete, through windows, scraped across floors etc and so far not one loose thread. Just for the punishment it's taken I'm happy with how much I paid for it (second hand, a lot less than retail!).

Chest rigs are another good shout though, unless you're going for a specific look/impression plate carriers are often overkill. They're heavier, make you sweat, restrict movement (to some degree) and can bulk you up making fitting through tight spaces harder. TMC do a replica of the Haley strategic D3 chest rig which will carry pretty much everything you need for a skirmish in a nice compact rig, here's a link;

http://www.ebairsoft.com/dmittsu-chest-p-7221.html

Failing that, the real one isn't much more and it's guaranteed to outlast any piece of airsoft kit you own.

 

[TacMaster]

+1 on chest rigs, my Mini MAV has served me well during the past year. Very good quality as Tactical Tailor, the manufacturers, are based in Washington and have their only factory there.

Here's a link to it: http://www.tactical-kit.co.uk/tactical-tailor-mini-mav-23019-1717-p.asp

 

[Lozart]

Pantac and TMC also do a replica 6094 http://uk.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/AdvanceSearchResult?search=true&productcode=6094&mode=simple&keyword_search=6094&productname=6094&brandId=

 

[jcheeseright]

£280 for the PANTAC one though, might as well buy a real one for that kind of money!

 

[TheFull9]

£280 just for A-TACS AU? That's mind boggling. The Warrior DCS is ~£110 in all colour variants (including A-TACS FG), still cheaper than even the solid colour Pantac 6094 and of higher quality. Not necessarily by miles, but definitely will have gone through a more thorough QC process.

 

[M_P]

I'd too suggest the Warrior DCS, they're so good i've had two

 

[paulus]

Thanks for all of the replies guys.

Does it have to be a 6094 replica? If that's specifically what you want for a loadout then fair enough, but personally I wouldn't buy the real one even if I had the money laying around, so I don't personally recommend the replicas given the bazillions of other options that are out there for airsoft usage.

I was after it as it looks a low profile setup, I also like the fact that you can run the sling through the neck padded area.

Chest rigs are another good shout though, unless you're going for a specific look/impression plate carriers are often overkill. They're heavier, make you sweat, restrict movement (to some degree) and can bulk you up making fitting through tight spaces harder. TMC do a replica of the Haley strategic D3 chest rig which will carry pretty much everything you need for a skirmish in a nice compact rig, here's a link;
http://www.ebairsoft.com/dmittsu-chest-p-7221.html
Failing that, the real one isn't much more and it's guaranteed to outlast any piece of airsoft kit you own.

I do have the bulle chest rig at the moment, but find it bounces around alot.

 

[TheFull9]

I was after it as it looks a low profile setup, I also like the fact that you can run the sling through the neck padded area.

Well there's tons of other plate carriers like that out there, it's the 'in' design these days so you wouldn't have to get a 6094. The Warrior DCS on UK-Tac features very similar shoulder pads and unlike the 6094 has spacer mesh inside so you'll sweat far less and stay far cooler by comparison to having your shirt directly against plain cordura.

 

[Lozart]

£280 for the PANTAC one though, might as well buy a real one for that kind of money!

Direct from LBT you'd be looking at $471.50 including shipping, not including VAT and import duty.

Total cost would be around £380 assuming an average 10% Customs duty and 20% VAT.

 

[jcheeseright]

yep, so for £100 extra you get something that's so sturdy real soldiers trust their lives with it, not only that, the resale value in this country for a genuine LBT carrier is much higher than for a reproduction.

 

[Lozart]

Of course the other option might be LBX Tactical... http://lbxtactical.com/collections/load-bearing/products/assault-panel-plate-carrier

 

[Lozart]

yep, so for £100 extra you get something that's so sturdy real soldiers trust their lives with it, not only that, the resale value in this country for a genuine LBT carrier is much higher than for a reproduction.

All true, but it's not like he ACTUALLY needs to trust his life to it, is it?