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Here's a solution for you SVD owners trying to find magazine pouches to fit the unique shape of the
SVD magazine. Look no further than Mother Russia to find the SPLAV 'uni-click' SVD pouches. I purchased these from
KalinkaOptics.com. My favorite nylon manufacturer, Tactical Tailor, sadly does not make an
SVD pouch yet :(
Splav, is a Russian company that manufactures military goods for the
Russian armed forces. The pouches are well constructed and feature nice
and tight stitching with no loose threads to be evidenced anywhere. The
material is genuine 1000 denier Cordura, and has the Russian version of
MOLLE type webbing on the back.
I experimented a bit and found that the
pouches are 100% compatible with US MOLLE platforms. They can also be set up
to run on a belt assembly too. They Fit an SVD Dragunov magazine
perfectly, with either rounds facing up, or facing down. The button
snaps are strong, but not too strong as to be a hassle to unfasten.
Overall I am quite pleased with them. They retail for $14.97 each, or
save 14% and buy three for $12.97. There are also versions available
that hold AK, RPK, and Saiga magazines too.
Another alternative for dedicated SVD platforms comes from Beez Combat Systems, who offer a couple of chest rigs designed to support the Dragunov.
Any of these present excellent options for running with the venerable SVD, but none present true customization and user placement as well as the SPLAV Uni-Click pouches do.
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