MACV SOG Loadout | 1971 John Kinstrey RT Alabama Impression Kit

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  • @jtmalone4832
    @jtmalone4832 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    John kinstrey is my grandpa, super cool to see his story being carried on. I’m sure he’ll enjoy seeing this video

    • @The.Gear.Locker
      @The.Gear.Locker  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This makes me proud to hear, thank you! My grandfather also served in Vietnam!

  • @hrdknox2000
    @hrdknox2000 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Being not only a Vietnam War buff and reenactor, I'm also from Alabama! This is super cool! Thanks for uploading!

  • @VietnamWarShorts
    @VietnamWarShorts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing

  • @RAYANDERS-w4t
    @RAYANDERS-w4t 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @NovemberGolf55
    @NovemberGolf55 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How was the xm28 gas mask bag equipped to the STABO ?

    • @The.Gear.Locker
      @The.Gear.Locker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lots of times for SOG members, it was attached with the slide keepers to the stabo itself. Kinstrey tied it to the belt portion of the rig so that it was hanging underneath the magazine pouches.

    • @NovemberGolf55
      @NovemberGolf55 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@The.Gear.Locker10-4, I could never figure out how it was attached under the pouches like that might have to try it on mine.

    • @mountainadventures7346
      @mountainadventures7346 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice job! I have been hosting Vietnam Airsoft events myself!👍

  • @ComfortsSpecter
    @ComfortsSpecter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, 1971 and He was Using Outdated Kit Like This?
    I Guess The Local Color Palette was Especial
    But Only Classic Fieldcraft Black Paint smudge On Olive Drab Uniform?
    Sad to Not See some Glove Inclusions but Thanks for The Great Display, It’s Beautiful

    • @The.Gear.Locker
      @The.Gear.Locker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Yes, all of the equipment included (and not included) in this display was based on photographic evidence and personal accounts from John Kinstrey himself. Had he worn gloves, I would definitely have included them!
      Many recon men used this era of equipment late into the US involvement in the Vietnam conflict. In fact, m56 gear can still be seen well into the mid-late 70s.

    • @ComfortsSpecter
      @ComfortsSpecter ปีที่แล้ว

      @@The.Gear.Locker So Sad
      Such a Small High Quality Unit and Most of The Time They’re Desperately Fiending to Get Their Own Kit Through Civilian Channels
      No Excuse, Luckily Some People Used Their Ability to Get alot of Them Some Good Kit, Even If It was Mostly The Operators Doing It
      Custom M16 Derivatives and Organized Tiger Stripe Articles, Still Many People Had to work for Every Little Thing Because Nobody Payed Attention to The Off The Books Types

    • @spamemail6249
      @spamemail6249 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats how they wanted it anwayasy @@ComfortsSpecter

    • @spamemail6249
      @spamemail6249 ปีที่แล้ว

      they had what they needed, even night vision scope at the time. @@ComfortsSpecter

    • @mherrj
      @mherrj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A good way to make sure no one respects your opinion is type like psychopath and capitalize every word.

  • @jayinak7508
    @jayinak7508 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey. It’s the old man. 😂

    • @The.Gear.Locker
      @The.Gear.Locker  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey! I’m sure it’s weird seeing this video - likely weirder for him. I hope it’s clear that I’ve got nothing but respect for your dad and what he did! I haven’t gotten the chance to talk directly with him one on one but I hope he also understands the sentiment.
      When learning about the SOG teams, I stumbled upon some photos of him, Don Greene, Phillip Hoffman, and the team that caught my eye. And learning about their stories was all the more fascinating. It was a rabbit hole from there and I figured I would be able to highlight the history and their stories in the best way I knew how. After some chats in Facebook groups with him and after gathering as much information from photos as I could, I wanted to put this together to fulfill that goal. Though, I am sure there are many things I am missing.
      I hope all is well and thanks for the comment!

    • @jayinak7508
      @jayinak7508 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m sure he’ll get a kick out of it!

  • @tzenzhongguo
    @tzenzhongguo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So this was filmed in New York, California, or Massachusetts?

  • @tzenzhongguo
    @tzenzhongguo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you using an airsoft gun or an AR-15?

    • @The.Gear.Locker
      @The.Gear.Locker  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is an airsoft replica, unfortunately in my state it is illegal to own anything related to a CAR15 👎