Matrix USMC Style C.I.R.A.S. Type Force Recon Tactical Vest (Color: Black)

"This plate carrier is pretty decent. I got it cause my team runs ACU and it matches pretty well.
The only cons I pretty much see with it so far is it's a little hard to adjust cause you have to go into the back and move around the straps and what not. Another con is the stitching isn't has strong as I would like it do be. Also the mag pouches is come with only fit one even though it said they were double.

Although it has a few cons, it makes a great base plate carrier to trick out with other pouches and other things!

8/10 would recommend!

"very good first system but the threads are week and you may find your self resewing

"This is a really good vest and fits great! But before I could even take it out to the field while i was adjusting the cumberbund part of the sewing ripped.

Pros:
Fits great
Very customizable with the MOLLE
Easy to adjust

Cons:
Front drag handle is kind of annoying
Mine had defective sewing

"i just bought this vest and I love it! i ll get to the point right away.
Pros:
Comfortable
Lightweight
Customizable
Looks sexy as hell
There is MOLLE on the vest so you can put just about anything on it.

Cons:
Drag handle is sh!t, I mean come on they can stitch it on there better.

"Ive had this plate carrier since March and have used it just about every weekend and through 2 Lion Claws events. Overall it has been fantastic. The first thing your going to want to do to it is take out the rip cord that keeps it all together and replace it with zip ties it will save you so much time and anger. Also it is pretty heavy but you will get used to it. The materials and stitching are also not the best but they will do. Im a bigger guy 6'4" 290 pounds and it can still go bigger so it can fit a very wide range of people.

"Ive had his vest for about a month and these are my thoughts...
The vest is a bit hard to adjust but once it is adjusted it fits really well.
The stitching on this rig isn't the best on the market but probably not the worst either.
MOLLE takes a bit to break in.
The pouches that it comes with are of OK quality i might suggest some different m4 pouches because these barely hold 1 magazine.
-PROS-
lots of MOLLE
Battle ready out of the box.
fits OK if you are hefty. (5'10'', 170lbs.)
-CONS-
Stitching
Pouches

I would definatly recommend this plate carrier for most airsofters looking for a cheap ready to play CIRAS vest.

"Got this vest today and my first impression is that this thing is pretty heavy. Overall for 90$ this is a good vest for beginners or experienced players. It does not have the best quality material though, When i was looking at the molle on the side M4 pouches i tried to take it of and one of the buttons broke. i'm about 5'10 185 pounds and this this doesnt fit all that well so i dont suggest getting it if your under the height/weight. Maybe because i got it today but the mag pouches do not fit 2 mags and it doesnt seem like it will get better overtime. overall a pretty good vest for 90$ considering it comes with all the pouches you need.

"Good vest, matches all my condor coyote brown gear and pouches.

Pros:
Sturdy
Pouches
Somewhat adjustable
Great base vest if you have your own pouches.

Cons:
Somewhat big. Like the other reviews said, im 5'7.5 and 130 pounds and this vest isnt form fitting
Quality of the pouches isn't that great
Like someone said molle is perfect

"This vest is great for the amount of money you spend. Its light weight, comes with all of the basic pouches, and it looks great. The only problem that I have come across is that the seems fall apart after about a year of use and the pouches are very low grade. All in all its a good all around plate carrier.

"first of great vest. works great and pleanty of molle space
comes with pleanty of pouches.
the only problem I had was the face that im kind of a small dude so it doesnt fit as tight as i would like it that is the only con to it buy it

"I just got the vest today. Let me tell you it is not that bad. A few problems but not bad. I havnt used it on a field but should be great.
Pros
Lots of Molle
All pouches included
realistic features
Gets what needs to be done
Fits well with any tan multicam or even woodland loadout
Cons
Heavy
No Sapi plates included
Pouches take up ever space
Hard to adjust

"For the money, it's a good deal. Buying a plate carrier and then all the pouches that come with this would be more expensive. I'm using all the pouches on it except for the radio pouch (which can be used as a holster if you want).If you jam 'em in there, you can double stack mags in the pouches. So the triple can hold six and the double can hold four. It's a decent plate carrier too. It feels oh so much better with plates in it, so I would recommend making them out of cardboard and sticking 'em in there. However, there are some negatives. A part of the quick release system on mine broke, so now I can't use that anymore. I fixed it with a zip tie, but no more quick releasing for me. It is also not the best quality plate carrier. There are loose strings all over the thing, so take a lighter to it to stop them from fraying.

PROS:
Cheap
Functions as it should
Comes with all the pouches you will need

CONS:
Not the best quality, but it could be worse

PS: Watch Evike's review on this so you know how to wear it. I didn't know what to do with the two longer straps, but they wrap around your body underneath the vest.

"Overall very good vest...Only thing bad about it is the adjusting, BUT!!! don't think about not getting it because of it. This vest is very thick and well built its almost to good to be true!!!. MY opinion this definitely worth getting and the 100 dollars. I went to my military surplus store and it even beat some of the chest rigs they had. This vest is also very heavy without anything in it its about 6lbs. Comes with all the pouches and they are also very good quality. So buy this vest you wont regret it also the reason i marked it down a star is because of the adjustment, but you are most likely the only to use it so adjusting it once wont be hard at all.

"vest just arrived today

lets get started.

first impressions, it looks great, just like the picture. the picture and description differ.
it says comes with 3 double m4 puches i got a 3 pocket and 2 pocket for a total of 10 when the description leads you to believe it comes with 3, 2 pocket pouches for a total 12 mags.
there is no hydration pocket, you could put the bladder in where the armor goes but there is no dedicated pocket

its very adjustable. my friend got the same vest with me and his fit him great out of the box mine on the other hand was pretty loose. with bdus armor plates and magazines in i have to have it on the tightest setting and im 5'9 155lbs and wear a samll reg bdu top. its not an on the fly adjustment either. i spent a good 10-15 minutes getting it right .

there is hook and loop under the collar for atatchment of a neck guard too. i think i found a clip for the groin protector option as well.

the pouches that came with it are already put on the vest i just had to put them on all the way to make sure it was all nice and cozy. the rivet on the admin pouch strap was busted and so was the strap that hold down the middle plate in the back of the vest but im emailing evike to see if there is anything we can do about this. the one on the back isnt a big deal b/c of all the hook and loop but the adminpouch will move all over the place.


overall i love the ciras replica. building the vest from the carrier up would cost a fortune. this is the best deal for the money period

"A good vest there's no doubt about that. One of the things that makes this vest so great is the fact that you can rearrange the pouches on it wherever you want them thanks to the MOLLE design. Other vests can do this yes but at this price you get all the pouches you see in the picture. The problem with it comes to fitting the vest on you. Maybe there's an easier way but I had to get someone else to adjust all the sides and straps due to the quick release system and how that attaches to them. It's a bit complicated but not much of a problem. On another positive note the back plate compartment is big enough to hold a water bladder.

PROS
Price
Pouches
Look
Can carry hydration needs

CONS
Over-complicated adjustment system