Used my Q Loader for the first time...

[tasker89]

That is close to what I am envisioning. Are you a southpaw pbjunky??

[Stayhuge]

Thank you Newt.

I found out the hard way about RAP 4. I ordered a 2 pod leg drop and 4 pod attachment for a vest. I have never been more disappointed. First of all the quality was crap. The material is so thin, I am lucky it doesn't burst open when I put the pods in. Then to top it off the velcro barely closes. In addition, the vest attachment, I have to struggle to get the Q pods into. Last weekend, I spent a ton of time, and was even shot once while trying to get the pods back in. I tried to return it, but they said that it was used and that it was just over 30 days, so no can do. Clearly the ccompany doesn't stand behind their products. Anyone looking to buy their vests or harnesses I would suggest NXE or spec Ops over RAP4. As for Q pods, I am still searching for a harness. I think I am going to go with Spec Ops. A little pricey, but at least the quality will be good.

[Ando]

I've got a Q loader myself and for the most part i likey

My setup is pretty simple stupid...It's mounted on the front of the gun, attached to the ASA with the feed tube running to the feed neck on a standard mag body. Only complaint i have with the system in general is when first loading it, make sure the feed tube isn't empty, cause the rush of balls to the gun will make a huge mess

I also have one of the new NXE packs and it works pretty well with the Q-Pods. It's aways a pain to get them back in but that's with any pod. If I can't get it in on the first try, I usually just toss it on the ground inside the bunker I'm in. Just remember where you placed them. If your that concerned about people snagging your gear, best thing to do is paint all your tubes a crazy color that no one else has or a color that matches your gun.

I'm visiting my parents in TX so I'll post a pic later on my setup.

One last thing...Q-Loader + Reballs =

[Stayhuge]

I also have one of the new NXE packs and it works pretty well with the Q-Pods. It's aways a pain to get them back in but that's with any pod.

Do the pods fit in tight? My problem wasn't finding the empty spot, it was trying to wiggle the pod into the harness. The Harness was soooo tight, that I had to have my buddies help me get it in. Also, I am assuming that the NXE vests/harnesses are of excellent quality, correct? Rap4 stuff was paper thing pod holders, and probably won't last me too long.

One last thing...Q-Loader + Reballs =

Really? Any reason why? I had no intention of trying that, but just curious why it doesn't work. Thanks

[Newt]

Stayhuge, to be fair, it's above and beyond the call of customer service to accept soft good returns after 30 days...especially when they've been paintballed in. But yeah, you're hardly the first to complain about their quality. My Rap4 vest had several parts snaps/ties/velcros break/tear off before I got it to a solid KISS state.

SpecOps isn't perfect either though. My experience with their products has been that they're better designed, but quality control isn't as consistent (missing parts, half/stitched velcro etc). They do, however, stand behind their gear when you contact them.

I just checked the BT MOLLE 3+5 I have on my vest. It does fit the Qpods, but the velcro only has ~1/4 inch to grab. Should hold though, and it wouldn't be too hard to sew/glue a piece on.

[Stayhuge]

Stayhuge, to be fair, it's above and beyond the call of customer service to accept soft good returns after 30 days...especially when they've been paintballed in. But yeah, you're hardly the first to complain about their quality. My Rap4 vest had several parts snaps/ties/velcros break/tear off before I got it to a solid KISS state.

SpecOps isn't perfect either though. My experience with their products has been that they're better designed, but quality control isn't as consistent (missing parts, half/stitched velcro etc). They do, however, stand behind their gear when you contact them.

I just checked the BT MOLLE 3+5 I have on my vest. It does fit the Qpods, but the velcro only has ~1/4 inch to grab. Should hold though, and it wouldn't be too hard to sew/glue a piece on.

Cool. Thanks for the tips. As for RAP4, They could have worked with me. They just refused. I clearly had a problem with their gear, and they just said, well, it's not our problem anymore. I guess I shoucl have returned it as soon as I saw the quality. But, I thought that if they worked fine, then I could always replace it in a few years, but the combination of them not working with the Q pods and poor quality is too much. For what they charge, they should be using material that can take a beating, not the cheap stuff that they try to pawn off as quality gear. With the whole return policy and customer service aside, I would still not recommend them, just based on the quality of the product that they sell. As for Special Ops, I will keep all of that in mind. My camo is from them, and it is pretty good, I must say. I haven't really ordered from them much. But I have respect for them if they stand behind their product.

I appreciate the suggestions about the BT MOLLE. I was actually looking into that now. A little pricey though. I honestly just want a vest, with a radio pouch on the front, some molle webbing there too so I can put a cross draw holster, and 5-6 pods on the back. The only this is, I would like pods holders that are big enough that I can just slide the Q Pod in, rather than have to try to coax the pod into the holder. I am still searching!! I may go to my local store today or tomorrow and bring a Q pod with me to see what it fits into. I'll post with any discoveries.

[Newt]

My preference would actually be a harness with a small hydration pack with a pouch to hold reloading gear (ditching the latter for speedball). Unless you're actually serving a command function where a pistol/radio is important and quick movement/large fast marker isn't a big deal, of course.

You'll be much faster, lighter, cooler, more modular, and more mobile with this setup.

[txaggie08]

Hey stay, I've got a really nice molle vest(not a plate carrier) with a pouch for a hydration bladder on it sitting here I'm not doing squat with. I'd let it go for 30 or 40$(plus shipping) if you're really looking...

[pbjunky99]

That is close to what I am envisioning. Are you a southpaw pbjunky??

yea

[Ando]

Do the pods fit in tight? My problem wasn't finding the empty spot, it was trying to wiggle the pod into the harness. The Harness was soooo tight, that I had to have my buddies help me get it in. Also, I am assuming that the NXE vests/harnesses are of excellent quality, correct? Rap4 stuff was paper thing pod holders, and probably won't last me too long.




Really? Any reason why? I had no intention of trying that, but just curious why it doesn't work. Thanks

Yes, the NXE harnesses are UBER, best one I've ever owned. Not sure if they make vests but I'm willing to put down some mad money on the quality. If the vest is anything like the harness I have...It's well worth it.

The Q-Pods are an alright fit now, after having those Dye pods in there for a few months. Still slightly hard to get in but tight enough that they're not going fall out, defiantly not as bad when the pack was new. Best bet is not to get a pack that has the elastic ejection system deal that pushed the pods out. That thing is the biggest headache for the Q-Pods due to the fact that they're so big length wise, you'll never get the velcro flap closed while it's on your back. I just roll the elastic out of the way but it sometimes gets caught up again.

I was thinking of breaking out the Betty Crocker skills and making some kind of cool 2 or 3 pod hip/thigh harness which would be hell-a-nice for woodsball, not so much fore speedball IMO. It would def be much easier to load, that's for sure. I purchased a 6 pod Q setup myself and have never gone through 5 in a game of speedball. Woodsball is a toss up...

Q-Loader @ Reballs (and yes the balls were new)
Well, the reballs went in as advertized (little jerky at some points). After loading the pod and locking it onto the gun, I heard a crunch as the balls rushed forward..."That wasn't good ".

I opened the pod to a mess of broken plastic. It shattered the flimsy plastic piece at the top with all the guide holes. Did it once again, this time just loading about 20 balls and released the lock mechanism with a flat tip (just to see what happened). The major downfall was the balls would stick to the Q-Loader walls and then jam in that upper plastic piece. Maybe lathering the balls in oil will do the trick? (That's what she said..beat ya to it ). I just wasn't going to Tango Uniform another pod to test the theory...It's all yours if you want to give it a go.