Which Helmet Do you Prefer???

[RngFndr]

Contemplating Buying a more Modern Helmet..
Generally, I prefer a boonie hat, but sometimes safe is better than sorry..

My good ole Steel Pot is well past its Prime, except for use for field Hygiene..
For some things, it is STILL THE BEST!

Choices are:

PASGT, "Fritz"
ACH/MICH
British MK VI
New British MK VII

Opinions???? (on the helmets)..

[ozrocker]

  This.
Actually, I like the German Late War WW2. I was amazed when we were first issued Kevlars
and how similiar they are in shape.

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[RngFndr]

This.


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If that works for you, good on ya!
But I require something a little more substantial!

[ozrocker]

If that works for you, good on ya!
But I require something a little more substantial!

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[RngFndr]

Actually, I like the German Late War WW2. I was amazed when we were first issued Kevlars
and how similiar they are in shape.

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Reply to your edit..

Yeah, it is a sure statement about the old German M44 design..
They say protection wise, the old WW1 Stahlhelm was even better..

I wish I could get a German M38 Para Helmet made on Modern materials..
I'd be all over that!

[cpxxx]

Funnily enough I own a PASGT and a British Mk6 and 6A in my small collection of helmets. Including several M1s.  I'd prefer the PASGT if I had to wear it for real. Most of the world's armies agree as they all seem to wear some form of variation Including the Germans:

[RngFndr]

Funnily enough I own a PASGT and a British Mk6 and 6A in my small collection of helmets. Including several M1s.  I'd prefer the PASGT if I had to wear it for real. Most of the world's armies agree as they all seem to wear some form of variation Including the Germans:

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Thanks for an honest Opinion..

Protection wise, the MK VII is the best.. Only one that
can take a direct hit from an SS109 AP round.. US forces
are switching to the MICH/ACH now.. Lots of Fritz helmets
are on the market right now.. Might just go with that..
Interferes with my hearing and Peripheral vision tho..

[RngFndr]

I really like the parallel side pads on Brit Helmets..
Excellent for mounting rails and accessories...
Great design feature!

[nrshida]

This one:-

[Slash27]

I wear one of these.

[Rob52240]

This one:-

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Why did they put the visor on the rear of the helmet?

[Pigslilspaz]

superior helmet

[cpxxx]

Well the British mark 7 has proved itself.:



A Royal Irish Regiment soldier was saved by his helmet.

Meanwhile the Irish army use the Israeli Rabintex helmet. It resembles the ACH/MICH:

They have used Israeli helmets for many years now. There's a certain logic to it. The Israelis have seen a lot of combat. You would imagine they have the whole protection idea worked out. Obviously the Irish army agrees.

[RngFndr]

There are a few odd ones that aren't really available yet..
Like the New SAS helmet, and that new Delta Force helmet..

Good point about the Israeli helmet, I'll have to look into it more..
Just hadn't thought of it..

[icepac]