ACM tactical vest

tehfata · January 14th, 2011, 11:00

Hey guys, I've been in the market for a new tacvest for a while, and I saw this over on velocity arms: http://www.torontoairsoft.com/produc...id_product=731 It looks like it's essentially a wasatch vest; and the price is good. But, I've been burned in the past on things I thought were "priced to good to be true" (not from velocity though, love those guys) I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with the tactical gear from ACM, and if it's any good? any horror stories? I don't want to jump into getting a vest that'll just fall apart my first game. Thanks!

Wrath144 · January 14th, 2011, 11:15

ACM means all china made. It may be okay, it may suck. Its a gamble.

FOX_111 · January 14th, 2011, 11:29

A real vest of this type is about 120-200$ at most. A good quality replica is a little less.
I'd run away all china stuff that in the 60$ and bellow price range.

phloudernow · January 14th, 2011, 11:51

you cant really go wrong with ACM gear, its not like a ACM gun cuz they are made from pot metal, but in terms of fabric half the clothes we wear these days are made in CHINA, you arent buying a kevlar vest to prevent real bullets from hitting you, so go get it, its a good buy since it comes with lots of pouches etc

FOX_111 · January 14th, 2011, 12:09

The stuff you wear from china was OUTSOURCED there to be assembled. When you talk about gear, they copied the desing. And they did it at the lowest cost possible.

I've seen china replica gear brand new, in pretty horrible shape. With stiches a dog could do better. And the overall quality of the rig was mediocre.

You won't be able to re-sell your crappy gear if you decide to. If you buy a reputed brand, your gear will resell fast.

mrgruber · January 14th, 2011, 12:30

http://www.hsgi.us/proddetail.asp?prod=HSG-WEE

It is well worth the extra money you pay, I have had mine for 5-6 years, no issue. the other maybe 25 dollars, but may only last a month or two before you have to replace it. never buy the cheap copy if the real ones are not that much to begin with

TraumaGuy · January 14th, 2011, 12:47

Condor has some good mid-range priced items. Might be worth a look.

Saberwing · January 14th, 2011, 13:18

I bought an ACM CIRAS from VA for $80. It isn't bad if you're on a budget.

tehfata · January 14th, 2011, 13:30

Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it! I think I'm gonna hold out then, go with something more reputable. I want gear that'll last a while, not something that'll fall apart in the field.

Laurel · January 29th, 2011, 13:20

This is what I am probably going to get. Flyye Chest Rig:
http://www.royaltigergear.com/produc...c80482e7135cbd

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January 14th, 2011, 11:00	#1
tehfata Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ottawa	ACM tactical vest Hey guys, I've been in the market for a new tacvest for a while, and I saw this over on velocity arms: http://www.torontoairsoft.com/produc...id_product=731 It looks like it's essentially a wasatch vest; and the price is good. But, I've been burned in the past on things I thought were "priced to good to be true" (not from velocity though, love those guys) I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with the tactical gear from ACM, and if it's any good? any horror stories? I don't want to jump into getting a vest that'll just fall apart my first game. Thanks!

January 14th, 2011, 11:29	#3
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	A real vest of this type is about 120-200$ at most. A good quality replica is a little less. I'd run away all china stuff that in the 60$ and bellow price range. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

January 14th, 2011, 11:51	#4
phloudernow Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto - Ontario, Vancouver - B.C and Hong Kong	you cant really go wrong with ACM gear, its not like a ACM gun cuz they are made from pot metal, but in terms of fabric half the clothes we wear these days are made in CHINA, you arent buying a kevlar vest to prevent real bullets from hitting you, so go get it, its a good buy since it comes with lots of pouches etc __________________ Current Lineup: VFC HK416 Custom Custom Bowie Tactical x SAI Glock 17 (TM Base), Custom SAI BLU Glock Build (Timberwolf Base) Custom Zev Noveske Shooting Team Glock 34 Project Guns Custom Zev Dragonfly G17 (Project) (In progress)

January 14th, 2011, 11:15	#2
Wrath144 formerly steyr Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	ACM means all china made. It may be okay, it may suck. Its a gamble.

January 14th, 2011, 12:09	#5
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	The stuff you wear from china was OUTSOURCED there to be assembled. When you talk about gear, they copied the desing. And they did it at the lowest cost possible. I've seen china replica gear brand new, in pretty horrible shape. With stiches a dog could do better. And the overall quality of the rig was mediocre. You won't be able to re-sell your crappy gear if you decide to. If you buy a reputed brand, your gear will resell fast. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

January 14th, 2011, 12:30	#6
mrgruber Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver BC	http://www.hsgi.us/proddetail.asp?prod=HSG-WEE It is well worth the extra money you pay, I have had mine for 5-6 years, no issue. the other maybe 25 dollars, but may only last a month or two before you have to replace it. never buy the cheap copy if the real ones are not that much to begin with __________________ throught the blood and the mud to the green feilds beyond

January 14th, 2011, 12:47	#7
TraumaGuy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SW Ontario	Condor has some good mid-range priced items. Might be worth a look.

January 14th, 2011, 13:18	#8
Saberwing Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, ON	I bought an ACM CIRAS from VA for $80. It isn't bad if you're on a budget. __________________ KJW Mk18 MOD1 BLOCK 2 - Well VSR-10 - Les Baer Ultimate Recon

January 14th, 2011, 13:30	#9
tehfata Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ottawa	Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it! I think I'm gonna hold out then, go with something more reputable. I want gear that'll last a while, not something that'll fall apart in the field.

January 29th, 2011, 13:20	#10
Laurel a.k.a. mak11 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario	This is what I am probably going to get. Flyye Chest Rig: http://www.royaltigergear.com/produc...c80482e7135cbd

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