Warrior Assault Systems 'DCS' Plate Carrier

[@Midas8610]

The quick release tab is meant to be used for situations when you have a helmet on or head gear, you release the buckle and remove the left cumberbun and don/doff on one side without having to remove whats on your head.

[@miniconsrus]

These are standard hard armour covers for Sussex and Surrey TFU officers - great bit of kit!

[@_muzzleflash]

I'm sure someone already pointed this out, but the quick release buckle on the shoulder is so that a medic or someone else could remove the vest without needing to remove your helmet. All they have to do after they release the buckle is open the left hand side cummerbund and slide it off the right side, OR fold it to the right side so they can do first aid or whatever they need to do. I'm sure someone's already pointed that out, but if not - there ya go. Nice review! :)

[@chimaera41]

Ordered it after your review, it's an amazing product.. Thanks !

[@CKinnerley]

Good stuff, thanks.

[@GunneyChrisUSMC]

Yes m8 the Quick Release buckle was put in place to allow the rig to be taken off a injured soldier so that it wasn't lifted over the helmet or any head injuries. This was asked for by the service personnel who they asked when designing the vest.

[@iilethalzz]

well i donate around twice a year to our forces and to the air ambulance, i did my training to be an army front line medic, i did the 6 week course, but i dropped out as my daughter was born, and i couldnt stand to be away from her or my wife. i didnt have the balls what it took to be a soldier and im ashamed of it, hopefully i will be able to get into a military rehabilitation facilityand help our wounded soon

[@fester239]

Chris, I just purchased and received this carrier based on your review and wanted to say thanks, it rocks! Your review was bang on in every respect. This is the ONLY carrier I found offered in ATACS-FG and is compact and appears to be of excellent quality. Warrior Assault Systems is UK based, but here in The States, GearZone Tactical is an authorized reseller and carries their full line. They shipped quickly and for free. Keep up the great reviews.

[@moderncrusader9882]

How is holding up?

[@CKinnerley]

Long as you don't bridge pouches between the front opening flap and the cummerbund it's fine, no more difficult than any other PC of a similar design (which is most of them out there). I'd go for a chest rig over a PC if you primarily want easy on/off, something with buckles or a zip right in front.

[@CKinnerley]

True, but my main criticism is that if you have to remove half the cummerbund, it's not actually a very 'quick' release you know?

[@CKinnerley]

Came as part of the purchase of the carrier. Check the description on the site, they may have updated the design to not include the pouches. If they're supposed to be there, ring UK Tac.

[@CKinnerley]

Long as you're not mega skinny yeah. It's fairly small in the vertical dimension but I'm 5'11" and a fairly thin bloke and I have to adjust it right down to the minimum setting to get a snug fit.

[@CKinnerley]

@airsoftjuncky Warrior is pretty much a UK/Europe specific brand mate, given the number of gear stores in the US I wouldn't go importing kit from Britain, that'll cost you a lot in shipping.

[@dave38x]

Fantastic review Chris, I'm in the market for a new carrier/rig and this one does look rather good. How easy is it to open up when you've got pouches hanging off it everywhere? I imagine it could get fiddly, which is my main reservation about going for a plate carrier over a chest rig. Re: the quick release - I think it's primarily intended for easy removal of the carrier from you whilst your on a stretcher - medics can pop the strap and the rig doesn't have to be pulled over your head

[@CKinnerley]

Yep, makes sense. I wouldn't call it a 'quick release' exactly as the manufacturer does, but you're quite right in what you say.

[@Evansymk2]

Why did I have to watch these vids. Now I want one of those vests and VTAC belts.

[@iilethalzz]

awesome! i seen your pics that mr.jon posted, nice lightweight loadout, and to top it off if your a serviceman i really appreciate you for serving your country! thankyou so much for being brave and protecting the british public, even if most people hate the military without you we wouldnt have freedom of speech. so once again thankyou!

[@Callsign_Vegas]

Best review ive seen pal

[@CKinnerley]

it's an old one, but thanks

[@Hereford1642]

you can see what the quick release system is for when you try and take it off. Instead of lifting it over your head , use the quick release and it will fall off your side.

[@CKinnerley]

Yeah we've had that one answered pretty well in the comments over the last 2 years as you'll see, thanks.

[@salomonST60]

the RICAS compact offers more shoulder support and should still take 10" 12" SAPI plates, but this is a nice smaller rig

[@ariamark]

great review mate , how small does this acually go and has uktactical gone out of bussiness ?

[@DasCraveDing]

Hey CKinnerley! First of all: I enjoyed this Video and it answered me some questions. Good work! But i still have an open question: What can you tell me about the size? Because i am in the decision to buy this vest but i dont totally get the size of the front and back panel. Im not a small person (185cm tall, 95 kilos) with a wide chest and this vest seems very small to me. I am worried about a silly impression with a small vest on wide chest. I hope you can grant me that request!

[@CKinnerley]

I'm about a 30" waist, just small enough for me. The UK Tac website is still there, same as ever.

[@CKinnerley]

@ThePurcy Way forward I reckon mate. All the load carrying space, far less bulk and weight.

[@killinghero]

i think you should buy the 'Viper Special Ops Vest' and you can also change it to a plate carrier is much more better and is about the same price

[@CKinnerley]

Just the front closure flap? It's 3 mag pouches wide, so you can get 6 on easily by stacking 2 layers; then put another double pouch just off to the left side, they'd all be easy to reach.

[@Bullet4MyEnemy]

Hi CK, Ed from AF-UK. Money no object... This, or the Osprey MkIV and why? Your personal preference. Pros and cons etc. Also, I've been thinking of getting this if I can't get an Osprey (I'm going for Brit kit authenticity otherwise I'd just get this, unless there's something better?) but it doesn't look like it could hold that many magazines. I'd like to get 8 to 12, but keep it low profile... Is that possible? Thinking of getting a belt rig to go with it too, any recommendations?

[@miken51bod]

This might just be the carrier ive been looking for. any idea if they make them in black at all? and if so any idea where i could get one from? great video by the way very informative.

[@CKinnerley]

@cchavezz If you're around my build (I'm 5'11, ~70Kg) go for the RICAS Compact or the DCS. The standard RICAS and the Raptor are pretty massive armour carriers.

[@TheTpd3]

Hey Chris, great videos!! Just wondered where you skirmish with your gbbrs??

[@RMCAirsoftSA80]

Great detailed review. You said it's suitable for the skinny types like myself, but what if I'm not very tall?

[@CKinnerley]

@TheRBAirsoft Skirmish video? Not sure at the moment, it's awkward to arrange so it might not be for a while. If I can then I will, just a case of waiting for the opportunity.

[@CKinnerley]

Mine is actually set smaller than its' minimum setting, so it can definitely be sized up to fit some much bigger built than me.,

[@CKinnerley]

@TheTpd3 To be honest, nowhere yet. They're fun for target shooting and making videos, but they're not very practical to skirmish. You need to carry loads of mags and they weigh a ton and leak a lot, so I stick to my TM EBB M4s when I play usually. As for skirmishing in general, I play at X-Site 'Lane end' and 'The outpost' when I'm at home, which are both just outside the M25, north-west of london, also at a couple of sites near to Thetford in Suffolk when I'm here on the base.

[@CKinnerley]

@DasCraveDing As I mentioned in the video, it's pretty compact, extremely similar to the Crye JPC. I'm about 181cm and 70kg, fits me great but it will look fairly small on someone like you. That's not necessarily a problem, because I've seen pics of the real guys using JPCs etc and it's perfectly normal, but compared to big bulky armour carriers of-old like the CIRAS or IOTV, this style of PC does look very different.

[@z3d1996ecw]

theres many of the lads using these myself included , lots also like the R.I.C.A.S compact alos by warrior

[@DDblazing]

Would I struggle to get 8 AK mags onto just the front place of one these? Looks nice and compact and would work great with my 5.56 mags but worried about the bigger magazines space use. Cheers

[@CKinnerley]

Started out on Arnies originally, ended up with accounts on all the UK forums, but yeah you're right. Hope you like the videos on the channel, any feedback or questions you have then please do fire away, I answer pretty much every comment.

[@BK-ot6xh]

You've pretty much sold this to me, cheers fella!

[@CKinnerley]

This is a fairly old model at this point, they've released various other options since this one which are worth looking at.

[@BK-ot6xh]

+REMF Tacticool I ordered the DCS in OD green from UK Tactical. The model might have changed in minor features but they look fairly identical either way!

[@CKinnerley]

I did not know there was a US distributor before now I have to say, so that's good info to have to hand next time I'm asked, thanks for the heads up.

[@CKinnerley]

@cchavezz If you don't get a reply (they get a lot of e-mails) just ring 'em up. My Compact fits me pretty nicely once I spent a little bit of time adjusting it, very high quality rig.

[@CKinnerley]

@tf732airsoft Pretty much only uk-tac, there's lots of similar PCs on the US market though.

[@ViktorJo]

Will this fit a 13 year old?I am 160cm tall,65 kilos

[@JackChappers]

This was a flipping amazing review mate. Thank you.

[@RMCAirsoftSA80]

Thanks for the quick reply.

[@rahenrichsjr]

Is this available in the US. ? Awesome video Thanks

[@CKinnerley]

@MrAhmed1337 I'm 182cm 69Kg and there's still a fair amount of room for adjustment, so you ought to be just fine.

[@CKinnerley]

@TheJaaysog Well, the DCS is the most compact I've found so far, so it might work for you.

[@kzsombi97]

That buckle on the sholderstrap is for medical situations so you can fold it to one side.

[@Greywolf3]

Great review!

[@LukeMiller94]

Lovely bit of kit, big fan of warrior kit! nice vid :)

[@mrawkwardllama7637]

Would this be a good fit on a 6ft 3inch, 200lb guy or would I be wiser going for a different vest design?

[@CKinnerley]

If you want something that'll be compact and light, then sure, go for it.

[@mrawkwardllama7637]

REMF Tacticool thanks man

[@chrislord1997]

where do you buy the pc because uktactical has them but there all out of stock?

[@Shanks10297]

i proberly gonna get the one that comes with pouches on that theve just added

[@CKinnerley]

Shouldn't be a problem, as with most modern PCs it's quite short.

[@blackhawksurvival8952]

Love the videos keep it up

[@tf732airsoft]

is there any other website that sells this vest?

[@CKinnerley]

Just MC, A-TACS and CB I believe.

[@CyprusTM]

Great video, off topic what shirt are you wearing :D i want to get myself one. Cheers

[@CKinnerley]

+Ciprian M Thanks, it's an ICE Tactical shirt.

[@RBAirsoft]

Are you making any gaming videos soon? Love your gear reviews though!

[@CKinnerley]

@WarriorAssaultSystem Well there we go, straight from the horses mouth. Thanks for the update, will be making sure I subscribe to your facebook updates. Keep up the quality gear guys, much appreciated by my airsoft buddies and my colleagues in the military alike.

[@TheCrewgadjy]

What make is that shirt and what do you think of it?

[@CKinnerley]

ICE Tactical FR shirt. Kinda feels like pyjamas to be honest, not your standard combat shirt at all, torso and sleeves are the same stuff. Probably better as part of a layering system than an outer garment I'd say.

[@blackhawksurvival8952]

What size is that vest ?

[@heartmusic4u]

how do you actually adjust the height on this? I am not that tall and it sits way too close to my neck.

[@CKinnerley]

In that case you'd want to lengthen the shoulder straps.

[@CKinnerley]

You could import, but I doubt anyone in the states holds stock. No real need, you've got a ton of tactical gear manufacturers there making very similar stuff if not better.

[@jackolli292]

thank you for youre reply do u know where i can get it apart from uktactical

[@josephtobin4831]

What height and weight are you?

[@CKinnerley]

@shanksterdagangsta £129 for the PC, 5 shingles and 2 GP pouches is definitely a good deal, go for it I say.

[@Cornerala]

Where are the pouches?

[@tf732airsoft]

@CKinnerley ok thank you, could you send me the link to one plz

[@CKinnerley]

Not in this video because it's only a review of the plate carrier and not of any pouches?

[@CKinnerley]

@killinghero That aimed at me? If so, I haven't touched a piece of Viper gear in about 7 years. Warrior kit gets used by a lot of Army lads out in afghan and stands up to it brilliantly, quality wise it's about 100 levels above anything viper chucks out. If there's one fact I can assure you on my friend it's that nothing made by Viper even gets close to Warrior. The fact they might cost the same just indicates that the Viper kit is a rip-off by comparison.

[@JackHGUK]

Do you think this would fit well 5'9 teen with a medium build?

[@CKinnerley]

If you buy a medium in combat shirts, you'll have no problem.

[@JackHGUK]

Thanks

[@CKinnerley]

I wasn't aware there was more than one size of DCS. The UK Tac site only lists one size..

[@kkong94]

What is your chest size? I wanted to order a small, but they don't have it. I worry medium might not be tight enough.

[@CKinnerley]

The DCS only comes in one size right? Unless you're a child or anorexic, it can adjust to basically anyone. My chest size when I filmed this 6 years ago was maybe 34 tops (at a guess).

[@kkong94]

wow you are skinner than me lol. They have medium or large. My chest is around 38.

[@CKinnerley]

Medium works for pretty much anyone. If you're really unsure, better to e-mail them.

[@WarriorAssaultSystem]

Don't forget to check out the A-Tacs version we're going to launch soon too on our Facebook page. FB: warriorassaultsystems

[@CKinnerley]

No problem.

[@giovannirms1723]

is the cummerbund removable ? i want to buy this plate carrier but want to instal the ferro concepts carry elastic cummerbund

[@CKinnerley]

giovanniRMS Sure is, very easy to swap to different cummerbunds.

[@giovannirms1723]

nice! thanks for the quick response mate

[@CKinnerley]

No worries

[@Rage639]

What shirt is that?

[@TheVirtuoso883]

Experimenting with jump cuts i see Chris ;) great vid as usual

[@airsoftjuncky]

Where did you get that and do you think it will fit me. Look at my channel and see thanks

[@CKinnerley]

Pff.. I'm no hero mate, only place I've been to is the Falklands and the biggest danger there was boredom, haha. All I can say is if you want to support the forces then drop the royal british legion a few quid every now and again, buy something from the H4H site, or visit a memorial and if you find it dirty with grime in the lettering then bring a brush and give it a quick clean.

[@iilethalzz]

ooohhh! your from forums.airsofters and zeroin :D well hello there nice to see you on film haha!

[@uraniumglow2678]

Looks somehow like a CPC Replica that went a bit wrong.

[@CKinnerley]

Very much so.

[@jono64jackal]

The quick release clip is so in real life situations you can take it off of a wounded soldier without removing his helmet in the field.

[@jules-lk3zn]

Wich size? (M or L)?

[@CKinnerley]

I believe there was only one size originally, think this is M.

[@CKinnerley]

@Evansymk2 Heh, it's a big money pit mate, that's for sure!

[@LARPeratorsAnonymous]

Curious, can you guys in the UK buy soft or hard ( ceramic or plate ) lvl III or higher armor?

[@CKinnerley]

No laws against civvie ownership/purchase of any sort of armour that I know of.

[@meetmyballs]

Bad that civilians cant protect them selves!

[@CKinnerley]

In what sense?

[@LARPeratorsAnonymous]

REMF Tacticool I think meetmyballs is referring to firearms ownership in the UK and self defense in general will land you in jail with any type of defensive tool or weapon.

[@CKinnerley]

Well, that'd would be an incorrect assumption. Yes our laws aren't as good in that area as the US, but the law simply states force used has to be proportional to the threat. If someone is locked up for stabbing/bashing an assailant trying to kill or seriously harm that person, then the law was not correctly applied.

[@geogeo2001us]

Do you think this can properly fit a guy who is 6'3" and 240 pounds? Or it will just look funny on me?

[@CKinnerley]

It's smaller than an armour carrier like the IOTV since it just hold plates, but it's around the size of a PC designed for a Large SAPI (roughly) so you'd have to decide on that really. It will be fairly small on you but then these rigs are designed to be that way (similar to the Crye JPC etc).

[@geogeo2001us]

Thanks for the reply. I understand that this is not near IOTV or CIRAS but can you give me a rough measurements of the front panel?

[@CKinnerley]

Unfortunately I've sold it since making the video. If you check the retailer link in the description they might have dimensions.

[@CKinnerley]

There' infantry guys using these in Afghan instead of Osprey (not that many, but some), so hopefully that kills a couple of birds with one stone. You'll be able to put 10 mags (for example) at the front yeah, long as they're staked 2 deep. Only a mega fat dude would be able to put that many up front and only use single mag pouches, that's almost entirely down to your size not the actual PC you wear.

[@anemoia2661]

Was just about to say that! :p

[@moderncrusader9882]

Ηow is holding up

[@CKinnerley]

Sold it years ago.

[@danielney6]

@@CKinnerley well, how did it hold up?

[@CKinnerley]

@@danielney6 just great when I had it. Companies can sometimes let quality slip even in the space of a hear or two though so without a current example my opinion doesn't mean much unfortunately.

[@CKinnerley]

ICE Tactical, fire resistant.

[@CKinnerley]

Ah, well mystery solved then.