I would like to recommend an Ebay store where I bought my vest/carrier. BCS, Beez Combat Systems sells great vest/carriers. You can buy plastic plates here on ebay and pad them out, you don't have to be scared of paint balls. He will customize the vest/carrier to your specifications and will give you excellent feedback on whether your ideas will work or not. This person sells a great product at a fair price, and the work is near or at military specifications. If you are looking for protection for paintball or for airsoft battles, this vest/carrier allows the mobility to move quickly and quietly with top notch protection, and craftsmanship. If you are an operator you will also see a working item to be proud to wear in any situation. I bought the Pals/molle vest for the interceptor style replacement in Crye Multicam and I am very pleased with it. YemrysEAR