Hmm. I spent some time comparing armors and testing stuff... Other than the laminated ballistic panels being crap, IMHO both tactical vest and riot gear are ok (especially crafted ones, best armor option for psionics by far)
But ... psionics can't use their favorite xbows if the use psi beetle shield 
Then they should choose psi beetle armor plate (tactical vest) instead of shield 
He he, i just understood what you were talking about.
Didn't know you can put Psi Carapace into tac vest's Armor Plate slot.
