Matrix Special Force Cross Draw Tactical Vest w/ Built In Holster & Mag Pouches (Color: Desert)
212 Customer Reviews
by Andrew V. on 03/29/2010
"I bought these for my whole team and we love them. The digital coloring is correct, it matches our digital woodland bdu pants. The front is NOT molle, but the back is. The (wearers) right side pockets and such are sewn in, but the left side are switchable via velcro and straps. Sounds weak but they stay on. The furthest pocket on the left is sewn on, so even when you take off the left side mag pouches you have 4. The pistol holster is sort of weird. Its pretty small, but it fits all of my pistols. No way it would hold a deagle or mk23 though. Its kind of backwards, you put the pistol into the narrow end and the barrel sticks out the wide end. I guess its so it works with tac lights? Not sure. It works well though, because the narrow end doesnt interfere with safety or mag releases. The belt is wide, but works with bdus. Wont work with jeans though. How the belt is attached to the vest is kind of overdone. Its very hard to connect a belt to the vest while it is through belt loops, but it is possible, and once done its going to stay that way. And yes, it fits AK mags, just not the best fit. P90 mags, no way. Bottom line? You might get called Tacticool while wearing this, but its a much better price than any molle vest, and unless you really want to customize where things are on the vest (which you can sort of do with this) this has enough pouches and enough styles for anything you need.
by john b. on 03/28/2010
"i really love this vest its perfict for what i use it for and it also comes with 2 extra mag pouches that can be replaced with the holster.
by Nathan T. on 03/27/2010
"Excellent vest, I gave it 5 stars because of these reason.
1. Fits basically everyone and everything.
2. Very adjustable and costomizable
3. Gives you a tactiful feel.
4. Durable
5. HOLDS ALOT!
6.That lovely smell.
Its a great vest, if you scroll down to the last two pictures, I received the kind that had two sniper shoulders, and has a MOLLE system on the back.
I am 5,11 160pds, and I can adjust this to fit my friend who is 5,3 and 110lbs.
Its a great vest, feels light, handle alot of ordance, can take off certain pouches, even the holster.
I heard alot about the issue with the handguns in the holster, and how the mag release buttons get pushed alot, there is a simple remedy, dont tighten the buckle that holds your sidearm, it is good when it hugs your gun not squeezes the metal pieces out of it...
I have no issues with moving with this vest...
5 Stars.
Nuff Said.
1. Fits basically everyone and everything.
2. Very adjustable and costomizable
3. Gives you a tactiful feel.
4. Durable
5. HOLDS ALOT!
6.That lovely smell.
Its a great vest, if you scroll down to the last two pictures, I received the kind that had two sniper shoulders, and has a MOLLE system on the back.
I am 5,11 160pds, and I can adjust this to fit my friend who is 5,3 and 110lbs.
Its a great vest, feels light, handle alot of ordance, can take off certain pouches, even the holster.
I heard alot about the issue with the handguns in the holster, and how the mag release buttons get pushed alot, there is a simple remedy, dont tighten the buckle that holds your sidearm, it is good when it hugs your gun not squeezes the metal pieces out of it...
I have no issues with moving with this vest...
5 Stars.
Nuff Said.
by greg k. on 03/27/2010
"IWhen I first got this vest I did not care for it, too stiff and hard to move around in.
Now I love it. I carry 3x 40mm shells in the upper pockets, keep my red "out" scarf at the shoulder ready for regular use, I sometimes put a grenade in the singl mag pouch, and carry spare m4 or G36 mags in the other three. I took off the holser and leave that part blank.
Great fit, and once broken in, moves really well, and keeps everything easilly at hand. Great price too. I have seen the belt alone for $30 on other sites.
Now I love it. I carry 3x 40mm shells in the upper pockets, keep my red "out" scarf at the shoulder ready for regular use, I sometimes put a grenade in the singl mag pouch, and carry spare m4 or G36 mags in the other three. I took off the holser and leave that part blank.
Great fit, and once broken in, moves really well, and keeps everything easilly at hand. Great price too. I have seen the belt alone for $30 on other sites.
by grant O. on 03/26/2010
"anyone that says this vest doesn't hold much is a freakin' idiot. it holds 3 mags on the right side of the vest, a pistol on the left, a pistol mag on the pistol holster, has an ajustable belt w/ little cases, a big case under the sniper pad, and 3 cases on the left shoulder. i have this vest and i suggest it to anyone, at any given time, i can have up to 4000 rounds on me, plus more once i get my double mag pouch that easily attaches to the belt. 4.9 out of 5 stars 'cause the sniper pad is for a right handed shooter and I am lefty.
:(.... still a great vest though :) :) :)
:(.... still a great vest though :) :) :)
by ETHAN S. on 03/14/2010
"the best vest ever!!!!!!
its even got a pouch for yout side arm pistol
amazing
its even got a pouch for yout side arm pistol
amazing
by carlos m. on 03/12/2010
"this vest is awesome!! its really durable and comfy!!in fact im wearing it right now!Im a 12 year old and it fits me! buy this vest!!!!!!!! :)
by MJ F. on 02/05/2010
"I did not get the pictured vest, they gave me the NCSTAR version. It's pretty similar, except the one I got is M.O.L.L.E. compatible! woot woot However, it has its drawbacks
PROS
-MOLLE compatible
-Good tight fit, with adjustable straps. Once size fits (almost) all
-Nice OD color
-Sturdy
CONS
-Not the pictured vest (a bit misleading)
-Has one less magazine pouch, and one less radio pouch.
-Doesn't have a black "leather" shoulder-both are green
-ONLY FITS ONE M4 mag per magazine pouch, not 2. G36 users, DO NOT BUY THIS VEST. It doesn't fit G36 mags. The pictured one does (my brother has it) but the one I recieved does not.
Overall, I give the vest itself a 5. I have an M4, so the mag dealy wasn't a huge drawback since I only have 4 midcaps. I'm not crazy about the fact that I got a different vest though...
PROS
-MOLLE compatible
-Good tight fit, with adjustable straps. Once size fits (almost) all
-Nice OD color
-Sturdy
CONS
-Not the pictured vest (a bit misleading)
-Has one less magazine pouch, and one less radio pouch.
-Doesn't have a black "leather" shoulder-both are green
-ONLY FITS ONE M4 mag per magazine pouch, not 2. G36 users, DO NOT BUY THIS VEST. It doesn't fit G36 mags. The pictured one does (my brother has it) but the one I recieved does not.
Overall, I give the vest itself a 5. I have an M4, so the mag dealy wasn't a huge drawback since I only have 4 midcaps. I'm not crazy about the fact that I got a different vest though...
by Robert H. on 01/28/2010
"I just got this vest today and it it great. I don't know what other people are talking about on here but I am only 13 and around 5'5" and this vest fits me perfectly after I adjusted it, If you dont know, there are velcro straps on the top so you can adjust it according to your height. Great vest overall.
Pros:
Light
One size fits all
Lots of pockets (Lots)
Cool looking
Cons:
Pain to adjust the belt
Kinda a tight fit with my Ak-47 mags, but they still go in.
Overall: A great vest for its price, probably better than some $80 ones out there. Get it!
Pros:
Light
One size fits all
Lots of pockets (Lots)
Cool looking
Cons:
Pain to adjust the belt
Kinda a tight fit with my Ak-47 mags, but they still go in.
Overall: A great vest for its price, probably better than some $80 ones out there. Get it!
by Chase S. on 12/10/2009
"This is a great vest! it will hold almost any mag. it can be adjusted to size. One down fall is it's kind of heavy but not extremely so its managable.
by peter c. on 11/14/2009
"It is the best vest I have hade. I could barely feel that my friend was shooting me with his g36e when it shoots bbs at 360 fps also the vest can hold up to 4 g36e mags the only thing thats different from mine is it's green. It's good for the price.
by Steven C. on 09/25/2009
"This is a very good vest,it has a bunch of pouches and is great for
backyard battles. Its pritty big but you can also make it
smaller with the straps on the side. For someone small like me you will
have to tightin it but great vest.
backyard battles. Its pritty big but you can also make it
smaller with the straps on the side. For someone small like me you will
have to tightin it but great vest.
by Nick S. on 05/02/2009
"I bought this vest about a month ago and its totally awesome. I have a MP5 and it will hold about 12 standard magazines which is amazing to me. it fits snug with some adjusting and is only heavy with stuff in it. The holster is in a comfortable place for me but its for your preference to find that out. a couple times i have just taken the tactical belt off and fought in that and its nice because it has two pistol mag pouches in it. overall 5/5 great vest buy it.
by C.J. E. on 04/24/2009
"It's great. I'm 5'2" and very adjustable!!! Works like a charm!!!!!
by Beth V. on 04/16/2009
"i got this for Easter and it is just about the best thing you can get for the price!
Pros:
i can hardly feel bbs from my friends mp5a4 (450 fps)
very lightweight
lots of room for mags especially if you have an mp5 or mod5
lol it can somewhat work as camo my friend hardly saw me in the tree
can walk right through pine trees withought getting prickled
Cons:
alot of pistol mag pouches( i just used the for speed loaders)
the belt isnt adjustable
overall: 5/5 GREAT vest!
Pros:
i can hardly feel bbs from my friends mp5a4 (450 fps)
very lightweight
lots of room for mags especially if you have an mp5 or mod5
lol it can somewhat work as camo my friend hardly saw me in the tree
can walk right through pine trees withought getting prickled
Cons:
alot of pistol mag pouches( i just used the for speed loaders)
the belt isnt adjustable
overall: 5/5 GREAT vest!