I bought this mask for ZERT training and the mask is great for use with a rifle. The cheeks are lower profile allowing a better stock weld. One of the main reasons I bought this mask is because it uses the standard 40mm NATO filters that can be found brand new. The filter that comes with the mask is good to use for training while you keep any new filters for emergencies. The filters are expired so I would only use the filter for training. The mask was in great shape and had only a little flaking on the metal for the eye pieces and the rest of the mask is in great shape. No dry rot. I only wish it came with a case

Bought this aswell as an m10m, was happy to see I didnt have to cut open the filter container lime other reviews said, filter was still sealed. If I could find new filters id Definatly buy more.

I bought this with the Czech m10 and out of the two I prefer this one. I wear a size small helmet and this fits great, but there is no voice diaphragm. Over all my favorite mask so far.

I ordered this mask on a splurge, mainly because I always liked the idea of having a gas mask. The lenses have some permanent marks on them, but I can still look through them with no problems. Trying to open the filter case was a hassle, as I wasn't aware you had to cut it open, and I made the mistake of cutting it open vertically, instead of cutting along the rim on the side, but at least it was properly sealed when I got it. Straps are a little stubborn when trying to adjust them, but they hold firm when you do get them adjusted. The mask itself is very comfortable to wear, even for long durations, and the filter is easy to attach and detach. My biggest gripe is I can't wear my glasses with the mask on (I'm nearsighted), but I understand why. Definitely a mask I would recommend.

The mask came within a reasonable 2 weeks, It came with minimal wear only two tiny cracks on the goggles. The mask itself is a little heavy but very comfortable, I could seriously wear this all day! It is a functioning gas mask and it came with a practically new filter. I love the thing I will be doing more business with C.H. Kadels

this the best gas mask that i have.

This mask is nice, hands down. I have a very large collection of Gas Masks, and out of all of them, this one is, without a doubt, what I would put a brand new filter on, and wear if something happened. But, there is a single major flaw in it's design. The straps are extremely hard to adjust properly. It has the worse straps I have ever had to deal with. But that is the only real con to it. It has a very thick, heavy build. I feel like this thing could take a shot from a .22. The rubber is so, so thick. But, at the same time, is very comfortable! The rubber is a good couple millimeters, and strong. I could see someone using this for facial protection. Another problem I had, was the filter it came with was awful. It was completely useless. Unsealed, and 2 decades old. But the mask itself was in flawless condition. All it takes is a $50 filter, and you're safe. In the end, I would recommend, if you have the patience to handle horrid straps. If you want to buy this for protection, make sure the straps are ready prior. *Note, don't actually shoot it with a .22, that was a metaphor.

Just but it ..the one I got was brand new no chips ..no wear n tear...prefect condition...if you want to adjust the straps use a little drop of water on the little flaps and it will slip out fine.

this is my least favorite mask i own(Other 2 masks are an isreali surplus civilian mask and a Czech M10) mostly because i was unprepared when i bought it. i didnt have anything sharp enough to cut open the filter case so i had to use a steak knife to cut it open. filter got some scratches in the process but it works. as for the mask itself, it came with a little bit of wear around the lens but thats understandable with its age. the straps are my least favorite thing about the mask because they are almost impossible to adjust. still not a bad purchase and i dont hate the mask in anyway. 8/10

Slight uneven discoloration of the lenses. Paint around lenses is chipped. Seals well but the German over engineered straps are not that easy to adjust. Mask seems small but fits my large face.