concealed carry vest-need opinions please

Heavy Metal 1 · August 10, 2013, 10:40 AM

Does the Sportsman Guide "Guide Gear" concealment vest properly conceal a full size 1911? Reviews on their site say it tends to run on the small side which can be overcome by ordering a larger size, but I can find no mention if it hides a large auto well.

budroe · August 10, 2013, 11:41 AM

The 5.11 vest works well for me.

**Frank Ettin** · August 10, 2013, 01:25 PM

It depends in part how you want to use the vest and how you carry the gun.

I've worn a variety of vests -- from Orvis, Filson and other makers. I've found that if in the correct size they work very well as cover garments. I have easily concealed commander size 1911s when carried in a good IWB or close contact OWB holster on a suitable belt.

But if it's one of those vests with a built-in gun pocket, I don't think trying to carry a 1911 in one of those vest pockets will work out too well. The 1911 is too heavy.

Heavy Metal 1 · August 10, 2013, 04:16 PM

ok, thanks. The intention was to carry the 1911 in the vest inner concealed pocket.

Carne Frio · August 10, 2013, 04:20 PM

I have one these in Bison hide and there is room enough to carry a 1911 on each side.
http://coronadoleather.com/c-744866-...s-jackets.html

Heavy Metal 1 · August 10, 2013, 04:28 PM

Wow Carne, that is a sharp vest. My interest in the SG vest was the price. It is ~$39 or so. I appreciate all the responses. If I get a vest I want an inexpensive one. In hot weather I carry a mouse gun in a pocket holster, but would rather like to carry my 9, 45 or 357, hence the vest interest.

ClydeFrog · August 10, 2013, 04:39 PM

I'd check the Blue Mountain vest, the vests from; 5.11 Tactical, SIG Sauer, CCC, Woolrich Tactical, Duluth Trading.

Safari vests have been popular since the 1980s or so. There are a few color & style choices.

August 10, 2013, 10:40 AM	#1
Heavy Metal 1 Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2012 Posts: 247	concealed carry vest-need opinions please Does the Sportsman Guide "Guide Gear" concealment vest properly conceal a full size 1911? Reviews on their site say it tends to run on the small side which can be overcome by ordering a larger size, but I can find no mention if it hides a large auto well. __________________ The blood runs free, the rain turns red, give me the wine, you keep the bread.

August 10, 2013, 01:25 PM	#3
Frank Ettin Staff Join Date: November 23, 2005 Location: California - San Francisco Posts: 9,471	It depends in part how you want to use the vest and how you carry the gun. I've worn a variety of vests -- from Orvis, Filson and other makers. I've found that if in the correct size they work very well as cover garments. I have easily concealed commander size 1911s when carried in a good IWB or close contact OWB holster on a suitable belt. But if it's one of those vests with a built-in gun pocket, I don't think trying to carry a 1911 in one of those vest pockets will work out too well. The 1911 is too heavy. __________________ "It is long been a principle of ours that one is no more armed because he has possession of a firearm than he is a musician because he owns a piano. There is no point in having a gun if you are not capable of using it skillfully." -- Jeff Cooper

August 10, 2013, 04:16 PM	#4
Heavy Metal 1 Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2012 Posts: 247	ok, thanks. The intention was to carry the 1911 in the vest inner concealed pocket. __________________ The blood runs free, the rain turns red, give me the wine, you keep the bread.

August 10, 2013, 04:28 PM	#6
Heavy Metal 1 Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2012 Posts: 247	Wow Carne, that is a sharp vest. My interest in the SG vest was the price. It is ~$39 or so. I appreciate all the responses. If I get a vest I want an inexpensive one. In hot weather I carry a mouse gun in a pocket holster, but would rather like to carry my 9, 45 or 357, hence the vest interest. __________________ The blood runs free, the rain turns red, give me the wine, you keep the bread.

August 10, 2013, 04:39 PM	#7
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	blue mountain, CCC, 5.11, Duluth Trading Company..... I'd check the Blue Mountain vest, the vests from; 5.11 Tactical, SIG Sauer, CCC, Woolrich Tactical, Duluth Trading. Safari vests have been popular since the 1980s or so. There are a few color & style choices.

August 10, 2013, 11:41 AM	#2
budroe Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 15	The 5.11 vest works well for me.

August 10, 2013, 04:20 PM	#5
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 829	I have one these in Bison hide and there is room enough to carry a 1911 on each side. http://coronadoleather.com/c-744866-...s-jackets.html