KIT & GEAR
PMC LOADOUT
THE LURE OF THE PMC LOADOUT
DURING THE C-VIRUS LOCKDOWN PERIOD WE KNOW THAT MANY OF YOU , LIKE US , HAVE BEEN WORKING ON YOUR OWN PROJECTS . BILL HAS TAKEN A MOMENT TO LOOK BACK ON HIS OWN “ PMC GEAR ” AND MUSES ON THIS VERSATILE LOADOUT AND WHY HE BELIEVES EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN “ TAKE ” ON IT IN THEIR PERSONAL GEAR LOCKER .
When it comes to loadouts there ’ s most
definitely one that has been done to death
- and that ’ s the “ PMC ” style . So you may wonder why I ’ m bringing it up all over again and I would answer simply that that this loadout , to me , almost entirely embodies my own style of play and I view it as one of the easiest to achieve but most versatile of any set of gear you will ever own !
Over the years I ’ ve used a “ contractor ” set of kit for an uncountable number of games , from straightforward skirmishes to full on multi-day MilSims , from “ Wednesday night under the lights ” to post-apocalypse grindsters and it ’ s one that has become almost a default setting to me . It ’ s incredibly simple to achieve but done right can see you through playing everything in every setting , be it protecting civilians and supplies at your most altruistic , to carrying out the darkest of ops for an evil mega-corp .
Since I put my first set of “ contractor ” gear together the tactical world has moved on and the “ look ” of the modern-day contractor reflects this . Although the way the guys appear is most definitely still individual , many aspects of their gear have been updated with really “ lo drag ” gear . Much of the time these days , even in the airsoft world , we are operating in urban environments , so in keeping with an ultra-low profile the choice of gear will reflect this . Jeans or civilian cargo pants , t-shirts and polos and performance gear from outdoor pursuits brands when necessary , along with tactical boots or trainers . Tactical gear is pretty simple and straightforward too as well , with some form of plate carrier and lightweight belt kit being thrown on when needed as things go “ hot ”, and there may well be a shemagh involved , along with tactical gloves , a ballcap or helmet and some “ cool guy ” ballistic shades .
For my own gear I tend to stick with Warrior Assault Systems ( WAS ), as they offer all I need and for the plate carrier I use my tried and trusted Ranger Green DCS . The DCS ( Dynamic Combat System ) is a lightweight , low profile system which is rugged , yet superbly designed to provide exceptional comfort and functionality . Designed with direct input from active S . F . personnel the DCS is suitable for all types of operating environment and is available in a number of camouflage patterns , plain colours and platform specific configurations . As well as the Ranger Green version shown here with the WAS Open Top mag pouches , they also have closed top M4 , G36 ( which will carry 7.62mm mags ) and AK specific setups available from stock . In the image Jon also wears a WAS carrier but this time the RECON variant in Coyote Tan .
Since I got the DCS I ’ ve also upgraded my belt kit to a great set from the Polish former “ operators ” Direct Action , again in plain “ adaptive ” green . The lo-profile Mustang inner belt works simply as a trouser belt and as a stabiliser for both the Mustang and Warhawk outer belts . As it attaches to the inner Velcro loop panels of those belts , it prevents rideup during dynamic movement or when drawing a pistol from a holster . With this belt in place there ’ s no need to use suspenders or a drop leg panel in order to achieve a secure pistol draw . Made out of proprietary laminate and Velcro this is simply a flat , feather-light accessory to keep your pants up and
34 MARCH 2021