Best m56 webbing set reddit Please read the rules, Wiki/FAQ, and use the search bar! 2. Because of this was very uncommon for a soldier to have a complete set of it, when he was being issued gear chances are his unit had (for example) a box of M1956 belts, a box of M1956 ammo pouches, a box of M1956 suspenders, and a box of LLCE/M1967 canteen covers. 10 votes, 10 comments. Some extras to add to your impression could be a lightweight or tropical rucksack, a boonie hat, maybe an m16 bandolier, and some period correct personal items The UTV shovel cover has green webbing and pull tabs, the one he has is correct for the grey webbing and pioneer/engineer tool, although it is upside down. 00 US Military Vietnam War M1956 M56 E-Tool Case Pouch. US M56 style webbing; olive green 6 piece set; Yoke, water bottle cover, spade cover, small bag, and sleeping bag harness; Ideal for re-enactors; Olive green canvas; Nylon belt assorted styles; Used but good condtion but may have tarnished clips / buckles Genuine US Military issue An absolutely spectacular M-1956 webbing set for the advanced Vietnam collector. 00 1944 Dated M1944 Upper Field Pack. Velcro one wrap is also a good option, but I have malice clips on my belt and don't feel them at all 361K subscribers in the airsoft community. He uses M56 pouches, a VN-era black M1911 holster, and buttpack on a custom belt (might as well use an M56 belt), and a STABO harness instead of the M56 shoulder straps. 343K subscribers in the airsoft community. M56 ammo pouches. Buy Webbing Militaria (1961-1975/Vietnam War) and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items 30 votes, 21 comments. you’ll see marines ditching the m1961 suspenders for size L m1956 suspenders throughout the conflict. 1K subscribers in the militariasales community. Please read the rules, Wiki/FAQ, and use the search bar! Second or first pattern jungle fatigues, M56 suspenders, m56 or m61 buttpack, m56 web belt, jungle boots, m1 helmet with mitchel cover, atleast 2 m56 ammo pouches, 2 m56 canteens and covers. Flashlight (not sure of the exact model name). which wasn't common but was tested and used from time, mostly m67 belts from that set but m56 is the safest bet. 38"), M-56 1st Aid/Compass pouch, two (2X) We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A full set of US Army Vietnam war M56 webbing consisting of the following M56 Pistol belt ( full extened up to 42/43 inch max) M56 Ammo pouch war time dated x 2 M56 water bottle covers war time dated x2 Water bottles 1 late war 75 dated ,1 post war M56 compass/first aid pouch 67 dated M56 suspenders regular war time d Aug 12, 2020 ยท The later pack is dated February 1988 and must come from one of the very last batches of M56 webbing before the 1988 pattern set was adopted. This is a new M56 web set and includes the universal ammo pouch will fit an assortment of magazines including: 4 x 20rd M16 mags or 6 x M1 Garand clips or 2 x 20rd M14 mags or 2 x BAR mags or 4 x 30rd M1 carbine mags or 2 x hand grenades or 3 x 40mm M79 (M203) grenade launcher rounds. The suspenders in my option are way more comfortable than Alice, so that makes sense. 3. Seen some videos of normal infantry on exercise with them as well. Should I stick with M56 webbing? Or is there other-pattern stuff that's at least okay to use in a pinch? I'm trying to stick to anywhere between 1966 and 1971, so I have a pretty broad range to work with. Please read the rules, Wiki/FAQ, and use the search bar! Posted by u/AdventurousSociety8 - 5 votes and 8 comments Now for basic us army gear go for m56 webbing that includes m56 belt and suspenders 2 canteens a m56 or m61 buttpack but m61 recommend then 2 m56 universal pouches and a first aid pouch or and a compass pouch. The date is clearly marked under the top flap with the NSN code and a /|\ ownership mark: The differences between these two packs is subtle, but it is quite fun to have a variant US M1956 webbing set. If you want a helmet look for an Austrian M1 helmet. Personally I like webbing over for ease of access but original Vietnam pics tell a diff story. 332K subscribers in the airsoft community. Brit 58 patt water bottle, canvas/nylon buttpack, 3x M16 Triples, 1 canteen pouch, and I assume Brit sniper veil? Posted by u/meme_lord_frog - 197 votes and 59 comments It‘s a greek M-1971 LCE, which is definitly not usable for a Vietnam War depiction. It's got 2 M56 ammo pouches, an M56 canteen pouch and canteen, an M67 canteen pouch, an M56 E-Tool Carrier, an M56 compass pouch, and an angled flashlight, on top of an M56 pistol belt and suspenders. Pieced together over the last couple months. This was the most popular type of webbing worn in Vietnam by the US troops. And I think the buttpack are bigger then the old Alice. elite force 1911 tac (need to get a normal 1911) Pretty much stitched/“tailored” PLCE webbing. Although you do see the odd pic of webbing over. You see the riverboat guys with flaks vs life jackets so you get the 49 votes, 15 comments. It will also For the helmet, bug juice is probably the best, but also a can opener was pretty common to see, cards are a bit more controvercial but personally I enjoy them as I saw them on few pics in 'nam. First things first with regards to the M14, you need a wood stock, start as you mean to continue so to speak. It’s still available and prices aren’t too bad. This decal did exist being worn on NVA helmets between 1957- their omittance in 1960 Yours being 1961 there is no reason why a year later it would be applied especially due to the regulation Now there is talk that there was a single man in the 90s that applied these real decals to helmets made after 1960 to sell more as there was quite a few kicking about This community is designed for collectors and enthusiasts alike to display their collection, discuss military history, assess if an item is original or a reproduction (a huge part of militaria collecting is authentication). Buy once cry once. Ensure the webbing straps, especially any metal parts, are fully air-dried to prevent mould before storing in a dry place away from sunlight. All OG sans the grenades and canteens. It included various things that the soldiers had put together during their time. 361K subscribers in the airsoft community. For the cover repro ones are fairly common. Thus their webbing depended on what unit they were actually assigned too. 3x canteen with m56 canteen cover. The shirt and trousers aren’t too bad, still inaccurate as hell with pocket shapes and general design, tho they obviously just copied modern kit and made it Olive Green. The ALICE webbing is the closest the game has to M56 webbing, and it’s bearable but it does break the immersion somewhat, as does forcing you to wear a battle-belt and drop-leg holster. Once you put a cover on it they look great. Kit list :US Army OG107 utility fatigues (couldnt find tropical combat pants in my size) 7 mag bandolier M69 flak jacket M56 pistol belt, M56 suspenders long, 2X M56 small arms ammo pouch 1st pattern, fulton flashilght Malice clips are g2g but it seems you have them set up a little off, you may also need the shorter variant not sure. More common to see webbing under the flak though. We welcome posts about "new tool day", estate sale/car boot sale finds, "what is this" tool, advice about the best tool for a job, homemade tools, 3D printed accessories, toolbox/shop tours. Regular price £240. It’s ok but it needs a lot of work. Shop load-bearing safety gear 353K subscribers in the airsoft community. M56 shovel holder 7. M1 helmet, post war para (prob canadian) with cover and random things 8. Throw back tactical gear Thursday, Veterans Day edition, modified M56 H harness on LC1 belt with paracord dummy cord for mag pouches and buttpack, this was the way I got it. Please read the rules, Wiki/FAQ, and use the search bar! Is this a good affordable option for a Vietnam kit j can't afford to pay that amount of money for m56 webbing sets thank you. If you buy the real deal once you will be much happier and will have it forever. (M67 also looks similar to ALICE but it’s not) but the ideal webbing for beginner Vietnam reenactors is M56 as it was used by Army and Marines (Marines don’t use the buttpack and also uses more WW2 and Korea bits) and M56 will work for the 344K subscribers in the airsoft community. For webbing I found a reproduction set on ebay but you might be able to find some Greek webbing. This community is designed for military collectors of all kinds, to sell and view items from all… m1961 for early-mid war and m1956 for late war. m1910 canteen, and m61 canteen 5. m1910 cover, and m1936? cover 6. Regular price £25. m67 compass pouch. Please read the rules, Wiki/FAQ, and use the search bar! Neither were used in Vietnam, so ditch it all and buy a set of M56 webbing. tiger stripe BDU 9. Long suspenders. This set displays the entire M56 webbing system including E-tool, M7 Bayonet, Spaghetti Straps w/ poncho and l 245 votes, 24 comments. Webbing was different depending on what units you were in. Picked up this M56 helmet for 35 bones, but I’ve noticed that the inner liner is pretty dry, and the inner dome of the helmet… Posted by u/Unique_Redditer1273 - 4 votes and 5 comments 352K subscribers in the airsoft community. All components are in mint condition and are exactly as they would have been issued over 60 years ago. Regular US Military Vietnam War M1956 M56 E-Tool Case Pouch. Also 1969 means you can get some m67 eq. For rifles best bet is to go with a M16A1 but you could get away with a M14. 346K subscribers in the airsoft community. This is the most popular webbing used by the US Army in the Vietnam war. Keep your webbing products in great shape after each use by gently wiping off dirt and debris with warm water and soap. Edit: also undo the top button and get a collar liner. Like they said it’s a mindset. Posted by u/Wanderingslavzido - 2 votes and 3 comments But I’m using a bunch of unissued/lightly used M56/61 LBE stuff as I can keep the buttpack light with just the essentials for the field and a couple spare mags, and there’s a detachable sleeping bag/pup tent carrier for if I need to bring shelter with me for whatever reason, but it can also carry other stuff. Set consist of canvas M-56 suspenders (regular length), M-56 pistol belt (regular length/max. Pistolbelt. now if you’re making a specific impression i would research pictures of the particular unit during specific time frames to see what the actual soldiers did, but from my experience m1961 is the USMC’s default web system through the conflict These are new made reproduction US Army M-56 basic field gear sets as used by US troops during the Vietnam war. How to keep your webbing sets in top condition. We have original and reproduction M56 webbing and we sell complete sets and individual pieces like M56 universal ammunition pouches, e tool carriers, horizontal and vertical weave belts, canteen covers etc. NSFW content will get you banned. I’m guessing body armour trumped any gear access issue. The next thing is a set of nam OD's, pretty common, about £80 for a repo set, then a M56 webbing set, about £150 for a repo/real set I’ve seen it both ways. Been trying to game it to make the belt setup work well and… So I have a basic set of largely NOS/lightly used M56/61/ALICE webbing at home that I got because it was cheap and because it basically fits what I want out of my gear (bedroll carrier and everything) the best and can be easily adjusted to accommodate a plate carrier. Everyone here is being honest and telling you the best route to go for having a legit m56 rig. They look the same externally and have a better liner as they're sized. It's not exact but it's a close match. Also the sleeping bag straps remained popular as long as the Alice pack was issued because they are gods gift to Alice pack users. For all things airsoft. Please read the rules, Wiki/FAQ, and use the search bar! 60s Vietnam War USMC M-1961 Webbing Set. Be careful with Lomax in general when it comes to their vietnam section. The best thing to do is to get in contact with Reenactor Groups here in Germany, they can help you get the right stuff -Webbing (All from soldier of fortune unless stated otherwise) 3x m56 ammo pouches (one on my buttpack). 4. Archived post. M56 ompass/first aid pouch that I use as deathrag pouch Original bipod with (I presume) m67 nylon pouch from AMS You should be able to wear ALICE webbing underneath it (hiding the straps), but it’d be better if they’d included M56 webbing instead. Please read the rules, Wiki/FAQ, and use the search bar! 1. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 356K subscribers in the airsoft community. Unlike the old PLCE the pouches are sewn directly onto a wide hippo belt, so it eliminates quite a few things such as slop/flop, bulk and weight that you’d get with molle style webbing but it also allows the pouches to mount much tighter and firmly together whereas modular pouches have that little bit of extra edging material that takes up Posted by u/Masteur_Bay - 1 vote and no comments Posted by u/BileThePilot - 3 votes and 9 comments Posted by u/-RuleBritannia- - 2 votes and 2 comments The crippled eagles were not an official unit and simply the name given to the American fighters fighting there. There used to be a company that made something close to it that you could then wrap the tang in 550 cord to make it 1/1. m56 buttpack. get m56 webbing (OD BAR belt also works!) use face paint get recon gloves (or aviator gloves) tape up everything that makes noise get yourself a CIDG or tropical pack ditch the flashlight get a silent sling (cravat, M1 carbine sling or GP Strap) G&P XM177E1 M56 webbing with parts dated ‘68 and ‘69 (one canteen pouch is farby) repro ODs; early war cut repro Blue Tiger Stripes; correct cut for the period M1956 Load Carrying Equipment. 00 Posted by u/Drazer012 - 1 vote and 7 comments The helmet is a M1 steel pot with a WWII pattern chinstrap, ERDL uniforms for late war or OG-107s for like 1966-69, M56 webbing (belt, H suspenders, M56 mag pouches and buttpack) and for boots Corcoran jump boots fit for early war but the best bet is Jungle boots. Tiger Stripes…used by LRRPs/Rangers/SEALs (and occasionally by USN PBR/Monitor crew), not really by the average grunt. To add, other webbing is also accurate for Nam’ such as Marine webbing which I forgot the name of, bits of WW2 and Korea hand me downs, M67, etc. approx. The CQC knife is a custom-made one. In my experience it’s far more common to see M56 in use rather then M67 stuff, but you can usually find M56 gear cheap on eBay that’s real, l recently bought a full web set missing a canteen for roughly £80 recently From what I saw, m56/61 buttpacks and suspenders. Please read the rules, Wiki/FAQ, and use the search bar! We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. ohx iinddg psvs anc vkokyz mqmdxa vnkrzac zwvk sdeuog ira