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Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 09:11 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
can anyone comment on or recommend these straps from GC Laser?
http://www.gclaser.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GCM&Product_Code=350124&Category_Code=1-35

Any straps I've scratched never come out the way I'd like.

Thanks,
Sean
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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 03:35 AM UTC
Sean,

I can't comment on them other than they look good. Here's a hot link to them.

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Includes: (24) 1-3/4" straps with buckles, (6) 7/16" straps, (6) 3/4" straps, (6) 1-1/8" straps


My question regarding sizes is: 1-3/4" - is that actual length of the strap or is that the scale width of the strap??

I'll be watching this thread to see if someone else has them and can fill us in on their pro's and/or con's.

Mike
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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 04:47 AM UTC
Mike - that's the scale width of the strap.

I've given some of the GCLaser straps a try on my recent WC-62 Squad Personnel Carrier below.





I generally liked them - pretty easy to use, with paper buckles. They best bond with White Glue, and do not discolor with applications of flat coats. My only wish with this particular set is for even thinner strap widths to make it easier for using them for Kitbags Straps and such.

Jim
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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 05:36 AM UTC
Damn Jim, that WC-62 looks great.

Does On display or Feature sound familiar?
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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 05:57 PM UTC
Thanks Dave! I've been thinking about submitting an OD, might go ahead and do it on this one...
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Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 02:00 AM UTC
Jim,

Many thanks for the information....really helped. Gratis.

Mike
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Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 09:55 AM UTC
Thanks for the feedback Jim.

That build looks great!

Sean
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