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knkali
01-21-2014, 10:41 AM
I just picked up one of these at a local show and have packed my full size 1911 for the last couple days. The workmanship is top notch and you cannot tell that there is a pistol hiding under there. So far, I am very pleased with the purchase. It is a bit pricey but a nice carry option to have so I thought I would pass this along.
http://concealedcarryoutfitters.com/HolsterVest.php
muggsy
01-21-2014, 03:21 PM
The last time I wore a vest it was a part of a three piece suit. I ended up getting married. I think I pass on this one.
JohnR
01-21-2014, 03:38 PM
Last time I wore one was 1979 at a disco.
I can see using some kind of vest as a concealment garment, but not to house the weapon itself.
Barth
01-21-2014, 03:50 PM
I've got a Rothco Plainclothes Concealed Carry Vest.
Really still prefer my gun on a belt even wearing the vest.
Plus people seem to think I'm a cop wearing this thing - LOL!
http://www.rothco.com/upload/product/product//large/8567_Black-HR.jpg
Bawanna
01-21-2014, 04:16 PM
I tried vest, even had one special made but I too like the gun on my belt. I wear like a 511 vest similar to what Barth posted but it's not 511, name will come to me eventually. I use it as a covering garment when the weather is right.
I just never liked it to get to warm and have to remove the vest. With a covering vest I can untuck a shirt or do something else with the gun.
I imagine for some it works very well.
knkali
01-21-2014, 04:19 PM
Last time I wore one was 1979 at a disco.
I can see using some kind of vest as a concealment garment, but not to house the weapon itself.
I thought that too. I was NOT going to buy this darn thing until I tried it on and put the 1911 in it. Sold..................
knkali
01-21-2014, 04:20 PM
Last time I wore one was 1979 at a disco.
I can see using some kind of vest as a concealment garment, but not to house the weapon itself.
Disco....oh now you are taking me back.
knkali
01-21-2014, 04:21 PM
I've got a Rothco Plainclothes Concealed Carry Vest.
Really still prefer my gun on a belt even wearing the vest.
Plus people seem to think I'm a cop wearing this thing - LOL!
http://www.rothco.com/upload/product/product//large/8567_Black-HR.jpg
Barth, what don't you have?(smile face not working)
Barth
01-21-2014, 05:43 PM
Barth, what don't you have?(smile face not working)
Common sense, good looks, a sunny disposition...
The list goes on and on my friend.
addictedhealer
01-21-2014, 06:06 PM
People still wear vest? I think I would just shoulder holster with a jacket on.
Bawanna
01-21-2014, 06:10 PM
The beauty of this is you can go either way. Stick the gun in the vest or use it as a cover garment.
The vest I had made I goofed on. It has a ton of padding or insulation with a million pockets inside. Trouble is when it's cool enough to wear the vest I usually need sleeves, a real jacket.
The 511's and it looks like yours aren't so heavy so you can wear when it's warmer.
Ol'coot
01-21-2014, 06:40 PM
I wear a vest a lot during the cold weather here in Michigan but a use it as a cover garment.
Barth
01-21-2014, 06:41 PM
People still wear vest? I think I would just shoulder holster with a jacket on.
Tampa is rarely cold enough to wear a jacket.
A light vest can work well in a semi tropical zone.
I still find I want to ba able to take off the vest though.
Usually wear a gun on a belt with a loose shirt over and the vest.
Layers baby...
Bawana gets it.
knkali
01-21-2014, 08:46 PM
Common sense, good looks, a sunny disposition...
The list goes on and on my friend.
That's funny. You are a good dude Barth
hardluk1
01-22-2014, 05:50 AM
Even when riding motor for 25 years in mostly in south florida I did not wear a vest. I don't believe in making major moves with how and where I wear my CC guns so be it iwb or owb I carry in the same location and then only light coat or shirt as a cover is needed.
johnh
01-23-2014, 08:05 AM
I just picked up a tan vest something like Barth has. The jury is still out for me. I like that it covers OWB carry well, but when I need something over a shirt, it typically means I am cold and need a coat. I am not sure the in-between times between winter and summer here in Missouri will be long enough to be comfortable in a vest.
Longitude Zero
01-23-2014, 10:50 AM
Not bad looking. Now those safari vests and photojournalist type vests just scream gun and IMHO are only worn by noobs.
jocko
01-23-2014, 12:40 PM
The beauty of this is you can go either way. Stick the gun in the vest or use it as a cover garment.
The vest I had made I goofed on. It has a ton of padding or insulation with a million pockets inside. Trouble is when it's cool enough to wear the vest I usually need sleeves, a real jacket.
The 511's and it looks like yours aren't so heavy so you can wear when it's warmer.
ertainly understand why u goofed with a million pockets inside. Wopuld probably take u two days to figure out what pocket u had ur big ass over weight 1911 in even.
KISS goes a long way in ur case colonel. Just sayin
Bawanna
01-23-2014, 12:49 PM
Old Goat!
jocko
01-23-2014, 12:52 PM
truth shall set u free. I think I read that in a dropped Muzzy bible written by Bob Jihad. Just sayin
back page showed the 72 virgins group photo to
knkali
01-23-2014, 01:21 PM
boys, don't make me stop this car. Is that what you want? Because I will.
Bawanna
01-23-2014, 01:38 PM
Don't stop, I'm trying to be good.
knkali
01-23-2014, 02:45 PM
Ok good. Settle down or I will give you something to cry about.
Bawanna
01-23-2014, 03:03 PM
I'm crying, I'm dying, please don't whoop me no mo!
340pd
01-23-2014, 03:39 PM
Vests work, but for anyone trained they are a dead giveaway to a fellow CC carrier.
Look at a 5.11 Range Vest as it has a nice full zip collar.
http://www.511tactical.com/range-vest.html
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