Current turn around is 7-14 business days
high cut helmet mods
ACH, MICH, ECH, PASGT and LWH
Start your high cut helmet build.
high cut helmet mods
ACH, MICH, ECH, PASGT and LWH
Start your high cut helmet build.
Current turn around is 7-14 business days
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ACH, MICH, ECH, PASGT and LWH
Start your high cut helmet build.
ACH, MICH, ECH, PASGT and LWH
Start your high cut helmet build.
Kustom ACH provides a high/mid cut modification service to ACH/MICH,ECH and PASGT/LWH ballistic helmet owners.
1. Identify which shell you have and research which parts you will be using to build it up. 99% of GI shells will use ACH rails. If you have any concerns/questions please contact Kustom ACH via the contact page.
2. Create an account and place your cut order.
3. Ship your shell after being contacted by Kustom ACH
4. Standby while your shell is reworked. This is a great time to order any parts you may need for build up. Current turn around is 7-14 business days.
5. Receive your helmet and perform final assembly to your liking.
In short, absolutely. In length, it's more nuanced. Even from the factory the integrity of the shell was affected when it was cut and drilled after it came out of the mold. The real question is how much and where? I'm no materials engineer and can't tell you whether an old ballistic shell, far outside it's expiration date, can perform to it's original ballistic rating after being modified or even before being modified. I can say for certain that all shells were trimmed from the factory and most were hand trimmed and finished before automation processes became the standard. In my opinion the bigger issue is the loss of approximately five sq in of coverage from each ear area when going to a high cut. Ultimately the decision to modify and use is up to the individual and their application.
Yes, a new black rubber seal is applied and when completed and painted a shell will look factory or near factory. Kustom ACH regularly hears back from customers that they can't tell their helmet wasn't a high cut from the factory. This is considered a great compliment and the goal.
There are a few good options for the ACH/MICH. The highest quality option is the Ops-core ACH-ARCs in either the standard or skeletonized version. ARCs are the standard by which almost all other rails copy. ARCs tolerances are hands down the best and they are made of a high quality polymer here in the USA. The phrase "buy once, cry once" fits accordingly.
The best quality copies are the Gunnook Type IIs. They are made from fiberglass reinforced polymer and a near exact copy of the standard ARCs. The Tactical MSA rails are decent too. The Tactical MSA rails are a bit softer but offer a more skeletonized version for zip ties. They also fit nice. With that said, the majority of the rails in the photos here are Gunnook Type IIs. They're a good value, come with good hardware, fit accessories well and fit shells just like the real ARCs. Not all copies are equal and it's worth staying away from the cheapest airsoft rails.
This option is in regards to the original nvg shroud hole found on most GI shells. If chosen, the shell can be drilled for the standard MARSOC/WARCOM 3-hole shroud pattern. The original single hole can then be superficially filled with epoxy or left open to accept a screw. If you plan on using a single hole shroud then no additonal holes are necessary.
The PASGT and MLWH helmets make great high cuts. After being modified they will fit ACH parts and accessories. This makes for many options to choose from to build out your older helmet into a very comfortable and functional modular unit.
A high cut ACH/ECH is within about 1/4'' of the cut height of a FAST MT/SF. Therefore many customers run MT/SF covers of the same size as their ACH/ECH shells with great results. The standard height FAST XP/ST covers will also fit a high cut ACH/ECH but will have some extra material that hangs over the rails slightly.
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