jlrhiner
US Veteran
I thought the thigh rig came about as a result of having no room on your ALICE gear. (Mag pouches, grenades, canteens, claymore bags etc.) IMHO, chest carry on the new load bearing vests is a grand improvement.
I think they were invented for pilots. (and maybe made sense for that) Then Mall Ninjas decided they looked "Tact ti kewl."
To hold my DE 44 mag with the 6" bbl. Unfortunately I did not realize that with my pear shaped body, I needed at least, suspenders. It was a case of take two steps, haul up the falling pants, take two steps, etc, etc. Glad no one could see me. Haven't seen that rig in 20 years. Now there is a 629 Mountain Gun in the parka pocket.
I probably do not need that but there are feral swine where I hunt.