@@TacticoolVIKINGBeardthe masters of the unconstitutional state of NY still allows you to own a firearm? I thought only criminals and criminal illegal alien invaders could walk around with firearms
Modernized PASGT gang! There are some great options out there that don't break the bank, you can get a US or Japanese made NIJ Lv IIIA ACH or PASGT from Security Pro USA for under 300 bucks, and they have other variably priced options too including Team Wendy and such.
My go-to affordable ballistic helmet is the PGD Arch Gen 3. They're about the same price as the HHV ballistic helmet. I actually think it's a bit cheaper, but it has the team Wendy style boa system, it's ballistic capabilities are equal to an opscore when comparing back face deformation and it's a bit lighter than the HHV. I wouldn't waste a penny on the HHV when there's more affordable, lighter weight, ballistically superior helmets with better suspension systems.
@@marshalleng1933 I have 2 of them. They perform the same as an opscore. They're amazing helmets for the price. The only thing I suggest changing on it is the Arc Rails. They suck. My peltors always fall off when I pop them out. Theyre not good at holding anything. I'd also suggest changing the NVG base plate shroud with the Wilcox that has the aluminum insert. Another thing, if you change the arc rails, you'll have to get specific ones that will fit the helmet.
@@philjimito7250 PGD had an option to upgrade the shroud to a Unity one. I went ahead and did that. Also whose rails will work? I have the FMA AMPs to go with this helm. But no comms yet..
@@marshalleng1933 they must have just started doing that, I was never given that option when I ordered mine a year ago. The rails I got were some FMA arc rails from eBay made for the MICH ACH. You'll have to Dremel down the inside of the rails to get them to fit. PGD helmets use the MICH ACH chin strap foot print instead of the standard ops core arc rail foot print.
Great recommendation! Love the mich, would run a pasgt refit but found out the hard way any modernized kit for a pasgt makes it too small for my skull so yeah... that sucked to find out...
@@Saintbow I'll go you one better... I have an old leather football helmet that was used in the 1920s... Just like The Three stooges... Yuk yuk yuk yuk
Can't do HHV. They spent years lying to their customers about the COO and overcharging people for chinese helmets. For the 500ish range id get the AS200, the Arch 3 or get an ACH and send it out for a high cut and add rails and pads
Everybody do yourself a favor and get a good helmet liner. Like the team Wendy ones or even an Amazon one, especially if you’re actually issued a Kevlar. 🎶Meet me down by the railroad track, track. 🎶
@@SecondhandChucklehead fair enough. The last time my head got blunt traumaed, my scull flexed like a soccer ball. it literally changed my hat size. I could go without that ever happening again. Don't have the brain cells to spare.
If I were to do my ballistic helmet purchase again, I'd go with GunNook Ballistic Helmets. You can customize your helmet with accessories or grade of ballistic protection. To my knowledge, they outsource to China, but use US materials for the ballistic protection like Hardhead Veterans. You can also have an American Made helmet if you should choose so, but of course that increases the price. But let it be known their customer service sucks. I've emailed inquiries three times and call one time and no replies. Did buy their ARC rail and it's solid.
@@wills6310 I'm sorry you have fallen victim to influencers that have shamed you into believing that only American made are the only good products I guarantee that they are RMA just rebranded Just like hard head veteran they are technically Chinese knock offs being made with American kevlar so by that technicality cannot be NIJ certified but meet and exceed NIJ IIIa certifications and these helmets are used widely by swat and other Leo units in the US and around the world and in military units including in Ukraine Their website says "complies with NIJ standard-0101.06 for ballistic resistance of body armor Now I get you feel that you are superior and to make you feel better I will gladly accept your cash payment so that I can afford whatever you feel is that much better But for now it is what I can afford and is much better than nothing
Sorry I’m an old guy. Still rocking a PASGT. Just changed the suspension and added padding.
Same. I like the visor and protection.
Same...but because I'm cheap and already have the old K-pot.
Come on, tell the truth you got an M1 steel pot 🙂?
@@JohnDoe-ee6qs Yes with Mitchell pattern cover just in case.👍
@@JohnDoe-ee6qs actually I have 5 ww2 German, and they are the most comfortable.
I'm still in the "my boonie hat is my combat helmet" tax bracket, so...
Get some Kevlar on your head man it’s only $200
@@beatsbyry 💯 I may have an opportunity for that soon. As soon as I do, I'll jump on it. Thanks
@@beatsbyryONLY 200$ 😂 bro im a custodian living in NY state where actual armor plates are banned and i had to take out a loan just to buy my AR 😂😂😂
@@TacticoolVIKINGBeardthe masters of the unconstitutional state of NY still allows you to own a firearm? I thought only criminals and criminal illegal alien invaders could walk around with firearms
@@TacticoolVIKINGBeard palmetto state armory got a AR for 400$
Modernized PASGT gang!
There are some great options out there that don't break the bank, you can get a US or Japanese made NIJ Lv IIIA ACH or PASGT from Security Pro USA for under 300 bucks, and they have other variably priced options too including Team Wendy and such.
I like that pasgt style especially helping protecting the ears
I found a pasgt helmet at a pawn shop listed as a bike helmet for $30. I calmy paid the 30 and split!
I was issued the Fritz helmet with the extra retaining straps and crash pad in the back, in the late 80's. Works for me.
My go-to affordable ballistic helmet is the PGD Arch Gen 3. They're about the same price as the HHV ballistic helmet. I actually think it's a bit cheaper, but it has the team Wendy style boa system, it's ballistic capabilities are equal to an opscore when comparing back face deformation and it's a bit lighter than the HHV. I wouldn't waste a penny on the HHV when there's more affordable, lighter weight, ballistically superior helmets with better suspension systems.
I agree. The PGD is great. Definitely better than a HHV. Especially if it’s on sale. Blue Jean operator ballistic test proved it’s good to go
I been looking into these for a while now. I just pulled the trigger on mine.
@@marshalleng1933 I have 2 of them. They perform the same as an opscore. They're amazing helmets for the price. The only thing I suggest changing on it is the Arc Rails. They suck. My peltors always fall off when I pop them out. Theyre not good at holding anything. I'd also suggest changing the NVG base plate shroud with the Wilcox that has the aluminum insert.
Another thing, if you change the arc rails, you'll have to get specific ones that will fit the helmet.
@@philjimito7250 PGD had an option to upgrade the shroud to a Unity one. I went ahead and did that. Also whose rails will work? I have the FMA AMPs to go with this helm. But no comms yet..
@@marshalleng1933 they must have just started doing that, I was never given that option when I ordered mine a year ago.
The rails I got were some FMA arc rails from eBay made for the MICH ACH. You'll have to Dremel down the inside of the rails to get them to fit. PGD helmets use the MICH ACH chin strap foot print instead of the standard ops core arc rail foot print.
I believe HHV has upgraded the retention system to a dial type. Much better than their old system. Outstanding content, thanks.
great channel Randall.. love the "lights out in london" intro.. good info as always
Got a MSA ACH from a surplus store. $25 Chinese Team Wendy knockoff suspension, coat of ranger green, and some cami-netting, and she's good to go.
Nice to have a selection for different scenarios. Thanks Randall.
Take Walker Razor electronic muffs, plenty of videos, showing how to separate the muffs, and mount them to the helmet rails.
You should look at the PGD arch gen 3. Great ballistic performance, affordable, comfortable pads and great boa retention system too.
I’ll be honest that I’ve never used the genuine Team Wendy suspension, but the Chinese knockoff is quite good and at 1/6 the price it’s hard to beat.
Great recommendation! Love the mich, would run a pasgt refit but found out the hard way any modernized kit for a pasgt makes it too small for my skull so yeah... that sucked to find out...
Thanks for this video. I've been looking for cheaper helmet options recently.
Put covers on that Kevlar battle
i run an ACH. got it off ebay
@@gilraine1225 is that even real? Might be a plastic or ceramic replica 🤣🤣
@@mrdragoonproductionpteltd.7946 manufactured by ceradyne in 2020. Yeah it's genuine
I have an AOC. It won't protect me, but it does make me a numbskull 🥴
@@jayhogan1166 I have a Pelosi, it's hammer proof.
Mich all day
I'm poor, I just use my old hockey helmet.
Heck yeah, put a visor on it for eye protection. Lol
@@Saintbow I'll go you one better... I have an old leather football helmet that was used in the 1920s... Just like The Three stooges... Yuk yuk yuk yuk
Can't do HHV. They spent years lying to their customers about the COO and overcharging people for chinese helmets.
For the 500ish range id get the AS200, the Arch 3 or get an ACH and send it out for a high cut and add rails and pads
Don't care it works and is affordable
Everybody do yourself a favor and get a good helmet liner. Like the team Wendy ones or even an Amazon one, especially if you’re actually issued a Kevlar.
🎶Meet me down by the railroad track, track. 🎶
What makes the retention system so garbage?
When folks are shooting rifle rounds, what good is level 3A ? Everything I have seen but a few $2,000 helmets are 3A, not 3 or 3+. ..
@@christopherhancock9041
Fragmentation threats, blunt trauma.
@@SecondhandChucklehead fair enough. The last time my head got blunt traumaed, my scull flexed like a soccer ball. it literally changed my hat size. I could go without that ever happening again. Don't have the brain cells to spare.
@@christopherhancock9041
Owie...
Can’t forget to have an extra PBR brick stored away 😉
Still using a PASGT or Bundeswehr clone of the PASGT. Just cant beat it.
Any thoughts on the NovaSteel Helmet from adept?
Ya'll think a helmet is necessary in a civil unrest/apocalyptic scenario?
It may be necessary to some but it's not like you NEED to have one.
If I were to do my ballistic helmet purchase again, I'd go with GunNook Ballistic Helmets. You can customize your helmet with accessories or grade of ballistic protection. To my knowledge, they outsource to China, but use US materials for the ballistic protection like Hardhead Veterans. You can also have an American Made helmet if you should choose so, but of course that increases the price. But let it be known their customer service sucks. I've emailed inquiries three times and call one time and no replies. Did buy their ARC rail and it's solid.
If your really strapped for cash good ole steel M1 s can be had for under $100. They are whole lot better than nothing.
Electric bikes: Silent, durable and easy to charge.
Ech all day.
Guard dog makes pretty good helmets with a good retention system and it's affordable
@@chadthomas09 literally made in China
@@wills6310 I'm sorry you have fallen victim to influencers that have shamed you into believing that only American made are the only good products
I guarantee that they are RMA just rebranded
Just like hard head veteran they are technically Chinese knock offs being made with American kevlar so by that technicality cannot be NIJ certified but meet and exceed NIJ IIIa certifications and these helmets are used widely by swat and other Leo units in the US and around the world and in military units including in Ukraine
Their website says "complies with NIJ standard-0101.06 for ballistic resistance of body armor
Now I get you feel that you are superior and to make you feel better I will gladly accept your cash payment so that I can afford whatever you feel is that much better But for now it is what I can afford and is much better than nothing
🏴☠️
PBR!