See above.

I've been wanting a Soviet GP-5 mask for a while but don't know what filters are safe. I know most don't contain asbestos, what I'm more concerned about is lead and other materials within the filter that could have broken down over time. Any help is appreciated.

Are you trying to suffocate someone?

Why would I specify "SAFE" if I wanted to kill someone?

Quote from: Baron Von Scheißenhausen on September 29, 2015, 09:55:46 PM

Are you trying to suffocate someone?

Why would I specify "SAFE" if I wanted to kill someone?

The mask would be useful if you were to smoke or gas someone.

Quote from: Baron Von Scheißenhausen on September 29, 2015, 10:06:59 PM

Quote from: Mmmmm Napalm on September 29, 2015, 09:58:10 PM

Quote from: Baron Von Scheißenhausen on September 29, 2015, 09:55:46 PM

Are you trying to suffocate someone?

Why would I specify "SAFE" if I wanted to kill someone?

The mask would be useful if you were to smoke or gas someone.

It's actually really dangerous in a smoky situation. It would restrict and limit your breathing. There's a reason firefighters use air tanks rather than gas masks.

Quote from: HEAT SEEKING GHOST OF SEX on September 29, 2015, 10:48:43 PM

Don't use surplus filters, ever.

Just don't. I don't care if a guy on some forum or seller said one finnish model or whatever is safe- it isn't.

There are adapters to use modern civilian filters on these kinds of masks, but that's fucking retarded too. These things don't protect you from anything more than tear gas. So unless you're planning on doing some rioting soon, don't bother.

If you want protection, buy a modern, commercial gas mask from a reputable company. This will be very expensive. But it will also actually work.

If you want to play dress up and go innawoods or cosplay, I would recommend just not using a filter.

This. Old gas mask filters are all expired. You aren't going to find any "safe" ones.

I know they're expired, and I wasn't planning on using them for their actual purpose or anything. I just wanted an old Soviet gas mask to wear in conjunction with my replica Pickelhaube (heresy, I know, but surplus Soviet masks are cheap).

I know I could just forego the filter but I feel it would look silly without it. Know where I could get "gutted" filters or non-functioning replica filters?

Worst case scenario I'll just get a hose and slide the other end into a coat or something.

Quote from: HEAT SEEKING GHOST OF SEX on September 29, 2015, 10:50:23 PM

Quote from: Baron Von Scheißenhausen on September 29, 2015, 10:06:59 PM

Quote from: Mmmmm Napalm on September 29, 2015, 09:58:10 PM

Quote from: Baron Von Scheißenhausen on September 29, 2015, 09:55:46 PM

Are you trying to suffocate someone?

Why would I specify "SAFE" if I wanted to kill someone?

The mask would be useful if you were to smoke or gas someone.

It's actually really dangerous in a smoky situation. It would restrict and limit your breathing. There's a reason firefighters use air tanks rather than gas masks.

Quote from: Static on September 29, 2015, 11:00:09 PM

Quote from: HEAT SEEKING GHOST OF SEX on September 29, 2015, 10:48:43 PM

Don't use surplus filters, ever.

Just don't. I don't care if a guy on some forum or seller said one finnish model or whatever is safe- it isn't.

There are adapters to use modern civilian filters on these kinds of masks, but that's fucking retarded too. These things don't protect you from anything more than tear gas. So unless you're planning on doing some rioting soon, don't bother.

If you want protection, buy a modern, commercial gas mask from a reputable company. This will be very expensive. But it will also actually work.

If you want to play dress up and go innawoods or cosplay, I would recommend just not using a filter.

This. Old gas mask filters are all expired. You aren't going to find any "safe" ones.

I know they're expired, and I wasn't planning on using them for their actual purpose or anything. I just wanted an old Soviet gas mask to wear in conjunction with my replica Pickelhaube (heresy, I know, but surplus Soviet masks are cheap).

I know I could just forego the filter but I feel it would look silly without it. Know where I could get "gutted" filters or non-functioning replica filters?

Worst case scenario I'll just get a hose and slide the other end into a coat or something.

I can't find any fake gas mask filters. I think you'd be better off just doing the hose thing. It'll complete the look just as well and you won't be risking your health.