FSBE II kit list update Part 2

Time to update the kit list again, as I have acquired some new pouches recently. Here's the complete list of my FSBE II collection.

• Eagle Industries Land Ciras x 1 mil (fsbe 2 2004)
• Eagle Industries Rhodesian Recon Vest x1 mil (fsbe 2 2004)
• Allied Industries MBSS Plate Carrier x1 mil (fsbe 2 2005)
• Paca soft armor carrier x1 civ

 

• Eagle Industries 24 rd shotgun shell pouch x1 mil (fsbe 2 2007)
• Eagle Industries M4 mag pouch x7 mil (fsbe 2 2004-2005)
• Eagle Industries .45 FB mag pouch x6 mil (fsbe 2 2006)
• Eagle Industries frag pouch x3 mil (fsbe 2 2005-2007)
• Eagle Industries frag pouch x1 civ
• Eagle Industries M60 mag pouch x1 mil (fsbe 2 2007)
• Eagle Industries Canteen pouch x1 mil (fsbe 2 2005)
• Eagle Industries Hydration pouch x1 mil (fsbe 2 2005)
• Eagle Industries Hydration pouch x1 civ
• Eagle Industries Medic pouch x1 mil (fsbe 2 2005)
• Eagle Industries Medic pouch x1 mil (fsbe 2 2007)
• Eagle Industries GP pouch x1 civ
• Eagle Industries SAW ammo pouch with detachable top x1 mil (fsbe 2 2004)
• Eagle Industries Gas mask carrier x1 mil (fsbe 2 2005)
• Eagle Industries MBITR pouch x1 civ
• Eagle Industries Admin pouch with lightholder x1 civ
• Allied Industries Admin pouch without lightholder x1 mil (fsbe 2 2007)
• Allied Industries Admin pouch with lightholder x1 mil (fsbe 2 2004)
• Allied Industries MBITR pouch x1 mil (fsbe 2 issued 2004)
• Allied Industries Modular Assault Pack x1 mil (fsbe 2 2005)
• Allied Industries M4 mag shingle x2 mil (fsbe 2 2004)
• Allied Industries Flashbang pouch x3 mil (fsbe 2 2007)
• Allied Industries Shotgun shell panel 16rd x1 mil (fsbe 2 2007)

• Eagle Industries duty belt tan x1 civ
• Eagle Industries warbelt x1 civ 
• Eagle Industries suspenders x1 civ
  
• Eagle Industries slung weapon belt catch x1 mil (fsbe 2 2005)
• Allied Industries dive belt molle adapter x2 mil (fsbe 2 2005) 
• Allied Industries leg panel x2 mil (fsbe 2 2005 & 2007 the 2007 is sold) 
• Allied Industries drop leg holster adapter (fsbe 2 2004)
• CSM dump pouch x1 civ
• CSM flashlight holster x1 civ
• CSM fanny pack x1 civ
• CSM NAC sling x1 civ
  
• Safariland 6004 tan for 1911 x1 civ
  
• Flightsuit tan x1 mil
• Flightsuit sage green x1 mil
• MCCUU marpat woodland x1 mil
• MCCUU marpat desert x1 mil
• FROG II shirt marpat desert x2 mil
• FROG II gloves x1 pair mil
• FROG II flash hood x1 mil
• FROG II flash hood x1 mil (with vented mesh top)
  
• Reversible MICH cover with NOROTOS hole x1 mil (fsbe 2)
• Oakley SI Assault goggles with fan tan x1 mil (fsbe 2)
• Oakley SI Assault boots 6" (civilian)
  
• Belleville 550 ST boots
  
• Peckham fleece coyote brown x1 mil
• Propper Goretex parka marpat woodland x1 mil
  
• Alta DCU knee pads
• MSA Sordin 75310 military headset with dynamic mic
  

End of 2009 post

I've been quite lazy lately to update the blog recently. These last few weeks I have been getting the last couple of pieces of 2009.

All in all it has been a very, very good year for my collection. Not only have I found most of the FSBE II pouches that I had been looking for, I have also acquired the 3 issued vests/body armors. All this doesn't come cheap though, but fortunately I don't smoke, don't drink, don't do drugs, don't speed in my car. Like one guy at work said, some people just have strange hobbies. They like drinking, smoking, driving fast.

I like hunting and acquiring gear haha. It's a nerdy thing to do, but I love it.

So here are the last couple of items of 2009.

A Nexus U-94 U/A PTT (push to talk button) wired for Kenwood 2 pin radios from talkingheadsets.co.uk. Unfortunately they have forgotten to include the gel ear cups which I paid for and they haven't been replying to my mails. Sucks, I hope they get back to me after New Year.

An Allied Industries holster adapter. This thing basically just allows you to use a Safariland 6004 holster on your MOLLE belt properly. Pretty hard to find. I've only ever seen 3 for sale, including mine.

 

 

black D-ring and black buckle dated 03.

A Safariland 6004 holster for Colt 1911 models. I already had the black version, but the tan one is more appropriate. It's not that big of a deal I know, but it was bugging me to no end haha.

 And here's the finished FSBE II first line.

• Eagle Industries war belt
• Eagle Industries suspenders
• Eagle Industries 2006 FSBE II .45 FB mag pouches x2
• Eagle industries 2005 FSBE II M4 mag pouches x2
• Eagle Industries 2005 FSBE II weapon catch
• CSM dump pouch
• CSM light holster
• Allied Industries 2005 FSBE II leg panel
• Allied Industries 2004/5 FSBE II holster adapter
• Gemtech TRL lanyard
• Safariland 6004 tan holster for Colt 1911 models
  

Unexpected but welcome surprise!

A few months ago I bought an 2005 issued FSBE 2 med pouch. The Polish seller never sent the pouch however and all communication ceased after I paid him. I had been trying to contact him ever since but I gave up a long time ago, thinking I should just cut my losses and call it a day.

So I went to the post office, expecting it to be an airsoft shotgun, which I bought from a Polish website. How much of a surprise was it, when it turned out to be a little package. Immediately I knew that it was the med pouch that he finally did send.

I just wish that he sent it when I paid for it, I have bought another 2 med pouches in the meanwhile. But I'm still glad I got it, since it's a 2005 issued one with green tag!

More december goodies

My Eagle Industries warbelt and suspenders came in today. At first I thought that the rear strap was too short, but the pics I had of them reassured me that it is supposed to be like that.

The setup is very comfortable to wear, even more so than the duty belt setup I had before. The suspenders really help bear the weight of the whole belt.

The other package I got in this week, came from CSM Gear. I bought a few items to finish the collection.

So I got a fannypack, light holster and a NAC sling for my CIRAS.

 

 

U-94 A/U PTT

Last month I purchased a set of MICH Ranger Communication System made by MSA Sordin. Being a mil-spec headset, it didn't work with my civilian radio. Therefore I had to order a special PTT (Push To Talk) button with a built in amp circuit to make it work. I ordered one from www.talkingheadsets.co.uk. I have been in contact with Keith Foote, the manager of the shop and he assured me that it would work. So I went ahead and ordered one today.

Since I bought the headset secondhand, I also ordered a set of gel ear seals. It would be more hygienic to switch them out.

 

The seals have a gel substance, which does not leak when punctured, in them, providing greater comfort and a better seal when wearing them with glasses. They're quite cheap but they make a world of difference.

More Eagle Industries gear incoming

Eventhough I said that I won't be getting anymore stuff, I still have an Eagle Industries warbelt and suspenders coming in. These are the civilian versions though, since the issued versions are so rare. I ordered the belt and suspenders from vegas vixin, a well known gear seller on Ebay. The items are already in Belgium and are pending custom inspection.

I also struck a deal to buy a rare piece for the belt, namely a holster adapter. As with all the FSBE II stuff, it's rare, but this is truly one of the harder to get items.

You rarely see them for sale. So I had to buy it when I saw it. And in my opinion, I got a pretty nice deal on it. I think it's worth the price I paid for it.

As usual, I will take pics of it, when I get it in the mail! Stay tuned!