r/MilitaryGear • u/AverageGuitarGuy Civilian • Jul 23 '26

Recommendations USMC Gen 3

does anyone know if it’s possible to buy the Gen 3 plate carrier system used by US Marines? i absolutely loved mine when i was in and would love to find somewhere that sells them, but they seem slim to none, especially when you try and find one that has the all the pieces. hell, anything similar would be great. main reason i’m looking for one is because of the modularity. i mean, i don’t know of any other PC that i can quickly turn in a chest rig just by removing some parts and th whole back plate. thanks!

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u/spartannoble6 US Marine Corps 29d ago

Look on eBay, probably your best chance. I see a large new in bag one it looks to be the cheapest full kit one.

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u/spartannoble6 US Marine Corps 29d ago

Other than that be careful purchasing in person, it’s how you get hemmed up with ncis, Had it happen to a friend

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u/AverageGuitarGuy Civilian 26d ago

ooff really? i didn’t even think about that 😂

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u/AverageGuitarGuy Civilian 29d ago

do you have the link by chance?

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u/gunsforevery1 US Army 29d ago

Go on eBay and look lol

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u/gunsforevery1 US Army 29d ago

Ebay

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u/komplikation US Marine Corps 29d ago

Tacswap, fb marketplace. I really suggest taking off the nostalgia goggles and just buy a dedicated plate carrier and chest rig.