Reviews - Blackhawk S.T.R.I.K.E. Carrier Cordura Lining Armor, Black, Medium, Made in USA 32V502BK Reviews - BW-TV-FCDBBE-32V502BK

Author: snow247 (verified customer) from Roxboro, nc on Feb 23, 2013
Pros:  Plenty of Molle space, holds soft armor and rifle plates, comfortable
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

snow247 wrote:

Look no further! A wonderful, comfortable, practical, and slick looking vest Is right in front of you..

Author: joe from Colorado on Feb 10, 2013
Pros:  comfort and price and MADE IN USA
Would recommend:  yes

joe wrote:

Great vest. I am very happy with my choice. Made in the USA and quality built. Good price and comfortable.

Author: KC (verified customer) from Baltimore, MD on Jul 17, 2012
Pros:  Quality, sturdiness, appearance
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

KC wrote:

Absolutely awesome looking vest that is equally as impressive in quality. You can tell right out the box it is well made with high quality materials. Ballistic panels are easy in and out. And the straps are adjustable and I prefer my vests more on the tight side so it's perfect. Another reason blackhawk makes awesom stuff. Hooorah

Author: John (verified customer) , Police/SWAT, from Brainerd,MN on Jun 3, 2012
Pros:  soft and hard armor goes in easy, well thought out, good fit
Cons:  na
Would recommend:  yes

John wrote:

great vest, very easy to install and remove the hard and soft armor. the built in cumberbun is much more solid then other systems. bought this vest for SWAT school and it worked great!

Author: saki302 (verified customer) from Los Angeles, CA on Dec 27, 2011
Pros:  Fits well, works well, sturdy
Cons:  no traction pad for rifle butts
Would recommend:  yes

saki302 wrote:

THis is a nice armor carrier- the only thing I'd like to see is a padded traction pad on the right shoulder to mid chest for gun stocks. It's a little cumbersome and slippery with a hard plate in it, even putting it in the center of the chest for firing.

Author: rico273 (verified customer) , Law enforcement officer, from camarillo, ca on Dec 27, 2011
Pros:  great fit, the ability to adjust the torso and shoulder straps allows for an awesome fit.
Cons:  material is a little stiff at first but after a few day it moulded to my body and my armor very well.
Would recommend:  yes

rico273 wrote:

The sizes can be very deceiving. I usually wear large clothing however with the ability to adjust the torso and the shoulder straps I ordered a medium. The main concern with sizing was the length of the carrier and that is what has to be a focus when ordering size. The material was stiff at first but after just one week has loosened up and moulded well. This is a great carrier and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Another plus .... The price can't be beat, optics planet beat out the competition by $100 and even though it was on back order was here in two weeks.

Author: Pete Malloy (verified customer) from Northern California on Oct 28, 2011
Pros:  Good quality and price
Cons:  I would have like more Velcro on front and back
Would recommend:  yes

Pete Malloy wrote:

I purchased this item for use as a dedicated body armor carrier and for it's load bearing capabilities. There is Velcro on front and back which allow for the attachment of extra large Instructor patches. The molle attachments allow you lash anything you'd need whether it be for combat or like me, Firearms Instruction. The length is obviously fixed but the width/girth is extremely adjustable. The XL can easily be adjusted to a MED. I use military cut Interceptor Body Armor style ballistic panels in the carrier and they fit perfectly. It will also accept my custom cut Second Chance panels as well. This carrier also has separate pockets in front of the soft body armor pockets which accept hard ballistic plates. I did not opt for the Cutaway carrier because my PD doesn't operate in waterborne environment (jettison the weight or drown) and I couldn't justify the extra cost.