PMCI - March - 2020

DIRECT ACTION MUSTANG BELT
SYSTEM
Returning to his Direct Action Mustang Pistol Belt Bill
now has it set up to his liking, and reports back on the
latest additions!
When travelling overseas to get some range time, and
we’re blessed at PMCI to have some outstanding training
partners in the USA, in Eastern Europe, and even further
afield. When I’m travelling to attend a course this means
hauling my personal kit with me.
I’ve now phased in my new system of the Direct Action
Mustang inner and outer belt with pouches as needed,
and finally I’m happy with the setup. 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 ride-up 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 your
working equipment belt where you’d expect it to be. The
ultra-thin profile of the trouser belt effectively eliminates
“buckle over buckle” discomfort and can be worn all day
long.
Made of heavy duty tubular webbing, proprietary
laminate, and lined with Velcro loop the Mustang Rescue/
Gun belt is bartack-reinforced in stress points, stiffened to
carry the weight of holsters and magazine pouches and
secures with a certified AustriAlpin Cobra buckle. There’s
an anchor point for carabiner / lanyard / tether next to
the buckle, and this is compatible with FROG buckle or
shackles. It’s Velcro-loop lined on the inside so that it
mates perfectly with the inner trouser belt, so you can
have all your range-ready kit pre-mounted and be good
to go within seconds.
Since I started working with this excellent belt I’ve set it
up with a pair of Direct Action Speed Reload pistol and rifle
magazine pouches, which are open-topped with a bungeecord
retention system and allow to super-fast access when
reloading. As they are designed to work specifically with
the Mustang belt (and other Direct Action belt models)in
addition to standard MOLLE attachment points they also
have a unique shock-cord attachment which I love, and
using this once they are on the belt they are solidly locked
in place. I also run a dump pouch, and simple first-aid kit
contained in the excellent Modular Individual Med Kit
Pouch from Helikon-Tex. The final element to my personal
rig now is a CAT (which I hope I will never have to use!)
carried in Direct Action Tourniquet pouch. The only other
things that go onto the belt are a holster, and this will be
dependent on the handgun platform I am training with at
the time (1911 style from Kydex Customs shown fitted),
and a personal safety lanyard if needed.
Simply put the Mustang two-piece system and the
associated pouches give you all the versatility and
performance you need, backed up with rock-solid fabrics
and components, and superlative craftsmanship. I’ve worn
my personal setup regularly and already given it some
serious abuse and thus far it’s been nothing but exemplary.
For more information on Direct Action please do visit
eu.directactiongear.com for Europe and us.directactiongear.
com for the USA.
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