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DeviLocK · July 3rd, 2005, 11:40

I am glad that you like it, oOMuDOo.

I am going to continue with the assault vest part.

I've had a small conversation with a OMSN member about the Russian assualt vest. The information that I will present to you is based on that but mostly from what I have gathered from other sources. The main thing about my recommendations is that they are all cheap amongst their counterparts.

For an OMSN, they each have two vests, one is for patrol and the other for assault. The patrol one belongs to a family of vests called the assault apron. A cheap vest belongs to this family is Rex Design's M21. It is basically a counterpart of ANA's V-95. The layout of the pouches and pockets are the same on the two aprons. The exception lays with its velcros to secure the pouches on top of snapping the buttoms and fasten them, which the V-95 have the latter two. To sum things up, the M21 is a moderized version of the V-95. As for the assault type, it is usually the chest rig type. I would recommend the Splav's M23 Pioneer. My grounds for this recommendation are based on (beside the price tag) that some Spetsnaz do use it. Keep in mind that there aren't that many Spetsnaz there using it, and this assault vest are used by others as well. This vest will not make the accurate impression of GRU or OSN, but will do for OMSN, VV and FSB plus others. Another option that will do for an assault and patroll vest, is to simply buy a webbing and add pouches to it. The RD-54 is also a good option too, but it is mostly for VDV(airborne).

I hope all readers can make it through my grammar and spelling mistakes, and able to understand my post.

Please feel free to ask questions, add on or correct my information.

PS: V-95 is more popular than the M21.
PS: Most people don't consider OMON and OMSN as true Spetsnaz but they are called that.

July 3rd, 2005, 11:40	#7
DeviLocK Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004	I am glad that you like it, oOMuDOo. I am going to continue with the assault vest part. I've had a small conversation with a OMSN member about the Russian assualt vest. The information that I will present to you is based on that but mostly from what I have gathered from other sources. The main thing about my recommendations is that they are all cheap amongst their counterparts. For an OMSN, they each have two vests, one is for patrol and the other for assault. The patrol one belongs to a family of vests called the assault apron. A cheap vest belongs to this family is Rex Design's M21. It is basically a counterpart of ANA's V-95. The layout of the pouches and pockets are the same on the two aprons. The exception lays with its velcros to secure the pouches on top of snapping the buttoms and fasten them, which the V-95 have the latter two. To sum things up, the M21 is a moderized version of the V-95. As for the assault type, it is usually the chest rig type. I would recommend the Splav's M23 Pioneer. My grounds for this recommendation are based on (beside the price tag) that some Spetsnaz do use it. Keep in mind that there aren't that many Spetsnaz there using it, and this assault vest are used by others as well. This vest will not make the accurate impression of GRU or OSN, but will do for OMSN, VV and FSB plus others. Another option that will do for an assault and patroll vest, is to simply buy a webbing and add pouches to it. The RD-54 is also a good option too, but it is mostly for VDV(airborne). I hope all readers can make it through my grammar and spelling mistakes, and able to understand my post. Please feel free to ask questions, add on or correct my information. PS: V-95 is more popular than the M21. PS: Most people don't consider OMON and OMSN as true Spetsnaz but they are called that.