Matrix USMC Style C.I.R.A.S. Type Force Recon Tactical Vest (Color: Desert Tan)

"Can you put side plates in this vest? ive been looking around for a vest just like this, with side plate attachements.

"I've had this vest for about a year now, and I've been very pleased with it. I think I payed 200 for it last summer (I got it here at evike) so at this price I think it's a very good deal for a decent quality CIRAS replica.

"I ordered this plate carrier because I liked the style and everything it came with. Some things I noticed is the adjustability options. This would be great for someone bigger then me. I’m 5’7” and about 140lb. This plate carrier is still loose on me a bit and I added some mock SAPI plates in it. I have everything set as small as it can go and though it works and I don’t get a ton of movement with it it’s still a bit big. That’s something to keep in mind for us smaller guys. Unfortunately, day one of having it where the cumber bun attaches to the chest. The flap on the chest that goes over the cumber bun tore at the seam. The stitching on this is subpar I believe. They could of used better stitching to hold the pieces together better. I can get it repaired since the fabric didn’t rip, but if you are building a plate carrier whether real steel or not it should be able to hold together from simply pulling Velcro apart. It’s a decent first plate carrier for what it has to offer I just don’t think the size is good for small guys and the quality in the stitching is poor.

For those looking to put SAPI plates in it. A medium SAPI fits right. I know they say large capable. It’s tight with a medium. I don’t hate the plate carrier but I don’t love it. I ordered a different one to use mainly that’s a little more low profile. This one is very bulky.

"Overall it’s a decent vest, the stitching starts to give out after a while and the Molle loops aren’t evenly spaced and the end loops aren’t big enough to fit anything through. Decent enough for a first buy until you get something better

"The vest is not TRUE M81 Woodland.....I should've known this from the pictures but I went on a leap of faith.....this doesn't bother me too much, but then I went to a game and the pouches started to fall apart......no biggie, I was planning on getting new pouches anyways but still, a downfall.

"Just recently got my pate carrier and had my first game with it today. I kind of have mixed feelings about it. Overall, I like it, its great. But looking down at the fine detail of it, its not so great. When I first got it out of the box, Some of the spots where the pouches clip together (male & female), were broken off. Mag pouches are extremely stiff (but its also brand new). And finally, the sewing on the vest just completely sucks a$$, there's no sugar coating it. When I went to lift up one of the sides of Velcro to take the vest off. It almost completely ripped off, and the admin pouch is the same. For a $90 vest, you'd think the material would be a lot better than what it is. Don't get me wrong though, I like the vest, it fits nicely and gets the job done. But I don't think its worth $90.

Pro's:
Fits nicely
Everything's on it, so your set to go out of the box
Evenly distributes the weight
Can carry all my essentials (my medical gear)

Con's:
Material that its made of is terrible
Sewing on the vest sucks, had to re-sew myself
Pouches should have been of better quality
Not worth $90, more like $60 or $50

Hope this review helps you!

"This is a good plate carrier for the price, and it comes with most all the pouches you'll need. A major con is that it is VERY loose for a skinny person. I'm 6'0 and wear a 30" waist, and on the smallest setting for the outer adjustment it was still way too loose. Custom holes were put in there, took about 5 minutes to do and now it fits perfect.

Pros:
comes with pouches
It's a functioning CIRAS
It doesn't cost an arm and a leg

Cons:
Poor stitching, threads come off everywhere
Pouches and MOLLE could definitely be better quality
I am really skinny so I had to cut holes in the adjustments to make it fit

"Let me start this review by stating that this vest DOES NOT FIT 10 MAGS as some people have said. I received mine a few days ago and was immediately dissapointed with the low magazine capactiy (5 mags)
There is no way to mags can fit in each pouch. The vest was very stiff out of the package. It came warpped in plastic with a few pouches detached and just thrown into the box. I has to replace the m4 mag pouches right away. This vest doesnt seem to be adjustable.

Pros
C.I.R.A.S type
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Fits like a glove (good/baD)

Cons
Mag pouches are terrible. Barely fits one mag
Stiff, cheap feeling material
Molle webs are not good. Huge hassle to get some pouches on.

"I’ve had this for going on two weeks now and where you left up to remove it ripped off. Money down the drain and I doubt I’ll get a replacement or refund for it

"I was sadly disappointed after reading all the good reviews and ordering the best only for it to show up with frayed stitching and falling apart at the seams. Regardless to say it was sent back asap not sure if I got a lemon but for the price mine was riped out of the box.

"although its price is low, does not mean they have to sell as bad as this product. addition to using misleading advertising, the quality is awful