Building out a Plate Carrier for The Tactical Games

[@johnbeh9795]

thanks for the beta! I'm just starting out and this is what I needed to know as someone 50+ it will make training a lot easier.

[@nailgunsniper]

Very informative. Building my kit and this really helps.

[@actiongunner]

Glad it was helpful!

[@doinjusfine1]

Good info. Jacked rabbit for the win. Just ran them in Meridian 2023 in a slickster. One movement called the weave would have been much more difficult with ridged plates. The little things makes the difference. Kelly N.

[@toddbryan959]

THANK YOU! As a hopeful to get into the sport and go in 2024. This is such a great video. You off handed my used some terms I am not familiar with as I do not have a MIL nor LEO background. For us beginners and new to the sport. Please explain all terms.

[@ckkevin9620]

Great video! I've heard people mention the Jacked Rabbit plates but never looked into them. They look like a winner and I'm probably going to buy some and use in my Javline Concepts plate carrier. 😀 I currently have the Rogue Echo plates and those things bounce like there's no tomorrow. Do the Jacked Rabbit plates stay in place in the Javlin carrier? Thanks!

[@actiongunner]

They do, they are a full profile fit & firm enough to not bounce around. These things pretty much hug your body once you have the carrier adjusted.

[@ckkevin9620]

@@actiongunner Thanks! I bought a pair right after your video. Hope to have them in time for the SC team event. Let's go!!!

[@ntwiggs]

Is the Tactical Games plate carrier that you reference the same as the Foundation Series plate carrier on the Tactical Games website? It's the only one I see? Thanks in advance.

[@actiongunner]

Yes, you'll be happy with that option. The Javlin Concepts carrier I reference in this video is no longer made.

[@leimohiyegha84]

There's a carrier on the market that you fill with sand but to make weight it ends up being bulky. Do you think using a steel bearing in the $40 sand carrier would work? If so, what size bearing? 1mm, 1.2, 1.8 etc ?

[@actiongunner]

Possibly - but you'll have to play around with it. I would just use something like zinc plated shot for shotshells, maybe #6 or #8 size. What I suspect you'll run into problems with is the amount of dead space in left in the carrier after filling it with the appropriate weight in shot - if it's too loose it'll be bouncing around on you quite a bit. Also, I'm not familiar with the carrier but make sure it's an actual plate carrier for the tac games. I believe the sand training vests are no-go if that's what you're referring to.

[@bobl5346]

How often do you have to run mags on the front? For working out, I used the Go-Ruck weight vest which is basically a slick plate carrier with the rogue cast plates. Was curious if I get by with a slick carrier and put extra mags on the belt.

[@actiongunner]

If you can fit 3 on the belt comfortably, you'll be fine 90% of the time. It is somewhat common to need 4 rifle mags but I've never had an issue stowing the 4th in a rear pocket. It is rare to need all 5 mags, but don't be surprised when they spring it on you. I plan on keeping the Javlin plate carrier slick for this season, but will always have the placard ready with pouches just in case.

[@montedalgliesh9244]

What is the name of the krptek shirt that you are wearing ?

[@RaphaelMagana]

Quick question for the "Jacked Rabbit Flexible Trainer Plates (Pair)" what weight would you get them? mix 7lbs and 5lbs? or all same weight?

[@actiongunner]

I have 2x 7lbs & that brings my total weight to just over 15lbs on the Javlin.