Hsg taco - well built, but wtf hsg - High Speed Gear Triple Taco Shingle Rifle Magazine Pouches

So I would have given this product 4 stars if it weren't for HSG's borderline criminal MOLLE clips. The build quality of the pouch is great, they fit a variety of different size and caliber magazines, and the product seems like it will be incredibly durable. Now I am a bit concerned about magazines coming out of the pouches if I decide to crawl around, slide, or dive, as the magazine retention isn't great. Retention is all through friction, and it is relatively difficult to get the pouches sinched up perfectly with the elastic drawcords. Speaking of which, that's really the one component of this system that I'm worried about in terms of longevity. In my experience, elastic drawcords don't last a long time, especially if they are often exposed to the elements, such as water or UV light (sunlight).

Now the god-awful part: HSG's universal MOLLE clips are just...the worst. On their website, they claim to have fixed a terrible problem that no one else has been able to. They say that attaching to MOLLE with standard straps is SO difficult, so they "invented" a new, plastic clip that is just SO easy to install. But in fact, it is quite the opposite. I have never had any issues installing other components with standard MOLLE straps, which go on easily, stay in place, and can be removed with minimal effort. These plastic clips, however, are a pain-in-the-a$$ to get on and can only be removed with a screwdriver and pliers. And this product ships with these stupid clips instead of standard straps. So if you do get this product, order yourself some standard MOLLE straps and ditch HSG's universal clip.