Concealment vest for IDPA, any suggestions?

sidaemon · July 11, 2009, 11:25 PM

I'm looking for a concealment vest for IDPA and standard CCW wear. I'm a big guy, wide in the shoulders with a long torso. I've looked through places like Cabellas, Dicks sporting good, and REI, and while they have vests that work and look good they won't work for IDPA because they never seem long enough.

A XXXL is too big in the shoulders and usually is not any longer than a XXL and they won't hang down low enough to cover the bottom of the slide with arms outstretched like required. A XXL fits well in the shoulders and looks great but again is not long enough.

Any suggestions on where I might be able to get a good vest? I've heard 511 but I'm a little hesitant to drop the money they're asking for something sight unseen. I don't mind spending $30-40 for something, but if I'm going to shell out a $100 I want to guarentee its going to work.

Thanks zac.

The_Vigilante · July 12, 2009, 08:12 PM

Need to check out clothing for tall men to fit the requirement for length of the vest. Good luck. Do you have a tall men's shop where you live? Cabela's does have tall men's options-may be what you are looking for. Can always send it back if it does't fit.

patriotthad · July 12, 2009, 11:07 PM

Smith and Alexander makes a NICE. Vest does not have the "I'm carrying a gun" look. Looks better than 5.11, costs a lot less made of material that resist wrinkle. I'm a tall guy 6' 3"+ and think it is great. www.smithandalexander.com

evan1293 · July 16, 2009, 02:20 AM

The 5.11 vest will work. Thats what the majority of people use and its a high quality vest. I've got several of these and they're well worth every penny. You could also check out woolrich elite.

S391 · August 13, 2009, 11:20 PM

Botach has the Sig vest on sale for $25. I have one and love it.

http://www.botachtactical.com/sigtacvest.html

The_Vigilante · August 13, 2009, 11:45 PM

Checked out the sale-looks like a nice vest. Unfortunately for me I don't wear the sizes they have on sale-X Large and above.

July 11, 2009, 11:25 PM	#1
sidaemon Member Join Date: December 16, 2007 Posts: 73	Concealment vest for IDPA, any suggestions? I'm looking for a concealment vest for IDPA and standard CCW wear. I'm a big guy, wide in the shoulders with a long torso. I've looked through places like Cabellas, Dicks sporting good, and REI, and while they have vests that work and look good they won't work for IDPA because they never seem long enough. A XXXL is too big in the shoulders and usually is not any longer than a XXL and they won't hang down low enough to cover the bottom of the slide with arms outstretched like required. A XXL fits well in the shoulders and looks great but again is not long enough. Any suggestions on where I might be able to get a good vest? I've heard 511 but I'm a little hesitant to drop the money they're asking for something sight unseen. I don't mind spending $30-40 for something, but if I'm going to shell out a $100 I want to guarentee its going to work. Thanks zac.

July 12, 2009, 08:12 PM	#2
The_Vigilante Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Location: Far West Texas Posts: 200	Concealment vest for IDPA, any suggestions? Need to check out clothing for tall men to fit the requirement for length of the vest. Good luck. Do you have a tall men's shop where you live? Cabela's does have tall men's options-may be what you are looking for. Can always send it back if it does't fit. __________________ The_Vigilante Keeping the streets safe! A man can never own enough guns!

August 13, 2009, 11:45 PM	#6
The_Vigilante Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Location: Far West Texas Posts: 200	Concealment vest for IDPA, any suggestions? Checked out the sale-looks like a nice vest. Unfortunately for me I don't wear the sizes they have on sale-X Large and above. __________________ The_Vigilante Keeping the streets safe! A man can never own enough guns!

July 12, 2009, 11:07 PM	#3
patriotthad Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2009 Posts: 105	Smith and Alexander makes a NICE. Vest does not have the "I'm carrying a gun" look. Looks better than 5.11, costs a lot less made of material that resist wrinkle. I'm a tall guy 6' 3"+ and think it is great. www.smithandalexander.com

July 16, 2009, 02:20 AM	#4
evan1293 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2007 Location: CT Posts: 783	The 5.11 vest will work. Thats what the majority of people use and its a high quality vest. I've got several of these and they're well worth every penny. You could also check out woolrich elite.

August 13, 2009, 11:20 PM	#5
S391 Member Join Date: November 19, 2008 Posts: 51	Botach has the Sig vest on sale for $25. I have one and love it. http://www.botachtactical.com/sigtacvest.html