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Fatolbaldguy · 04-28-2008, 01:10 AM

Here in South central Alaska 70 degrees is a rare event. I normally wear a vest. I love all the pockets and it keeps me warm. I recently ordered this Concealed Carry Clothiers - Providing quality Vests for Travel and Concealed Carry, Accessories, Concealment Clothes, Gun Belts, Vest . I think this will cover my carry needs as long as I live in Alaska. Once mother Coast Guard sends me back down to the lower 48 we'll have to rethink my options. Does anyone have any experiance with this carry method? I will carry my XD45C as soon as I become reasonably proficent with it.

Bree · 04-28-2008, 03:56 AM

Shoot Me First!!

LOL! No seriously... I like to wear vests to help conceal my guns. An XD45 Compact is really too big to pocket in a vest. It is very heavy and thick. I prefer to wear my XD-45C OWB covered by the vest. I often put my P3AT in my inside left vest pocket where I can access it crossdraw. P3AT is only 11 oz.

I prefer black as it is a little harder to see it as a vest especially if you have a black t-shirt and jeans. So it is a tiny bit less... Shoot Me First!!

I use Sig Tac vests because I like all the pockets.

Welcome to XDTalk!

BTW... a good way to reduce the SMF characteristic of a vest is to sew patches on it like bikers do. Then the vest is seen as a canvas for your patches and not a place for your guns to hide.

**vthompson** · 04-28-2008, 06:08 AM

I have a black leather vest with inside pockets on both sides just for weapons. I can put my XD45 in and it doesnt sag down either. It carries well and is really comfy.

Bree · 04-28-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vthompson

I have a black leather vest with inside pockets on both sides just for weapons. I can put my XD45 in and it doesnt sag down either. It carries well and is really comfy.

Leather vests are a lot stronger than fabric vests. You can tote an XD in a leather vest. But usually the inside pockets aren't big enough to allow easy access and egress of the gun. I have several and have found them good for my Keltec and even my SP-101 but the XD is a tougher customer to fit in the pockets.

Fatolbaldguy · 04-28-2008, 07:10 PM

The vest I ordered will be coming with an insert for my Kel-Tec P3AT and one for a "Medium Auto". If it is going to be difficult to carry the XDC ill get a rig to wear under the vest. That way it will not be a total loss. It has a buncha pockets even if I can't tuck the compact in there.

Bree · 04-28-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatolbaldguy

The vest I ordered will be coming with an insert for my Kel-Tec P3AT and one for a "Medium Auto". If it is going to be difficult to carry the XDC ill get a rig to wear under the vest. That way it will not be a total loss. It has a buncha pockets even if I can't tuck the compact in there.

That sounds workable. You can carry your mags in the vest pockets as well as some hot gas and some other items.

spamlovr · 04-28-2008, 11:11 PM

When I see folks wearing vests like that, or a photographers type vest, I like to walk up with a big smile on my face and ask them what they're packing. Seems half the time, I've been right.

Fatolbaldguy · 04-28-2008, 11:23 PM

spamlovr wrote

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When I see folks wearing vests like that, or a photographers type vest, I like to walk up with a big smile on my face and ask them what they're packing. Seems half the time, I've been right.

I always thought that was the fanny packs

Bree · 04-29-2008, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fatolbaldguy

spamlovr wrote

I always thought that was the fanny packs

Fanny packs are often a give away especially for men.

Archer1945 · 04-29-2008, 09:39 AM

I have a vest I picked up at Cabela's to carry my camera gear in, when I don't feel like toting a big camera bag, that has nice inside pockets on both sides that my XD45C 5" fits in just beautifully. Even nicer is that on the outside is a pocket right in front of the inside pocket that allows me to carry either a lense or flash which covers any tale-tale sign of the gun. Actually the pocket is so heavy it covers the gun behind it pretty well with nothing in it.

As for a fanny pack being a dead give-away for men carrying a gun all I can say is people who say that have never been around a zoo or other tourist attraction very much. People were carrying their wallets, etc. in fanny packs long before most states allowed ccw. CCW holders/LEOs adapted fanny packs to their use from hikers, bikers, runners, tourists, not the other way around. In fact the fanny pack is a good example that most people don't pay the slightest bit of attention to what people around them are wearing/not wearing; other than at the beach.

04-28-2008, 01:10 AM	#1
Fatolbaldguy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 28	ccw vest Here in South central Alaska 70 degrees is a rare event. I normally wear a vest. I love all the pockets and it keeps me warm. I recently ordered this Concealed Carry Clothiers - Providing quality Vests for Travel and Concealed Carry, Accessories, Concealment Clothes, Gun Belts, Vest . I think this will cover my carry needs as long as I live in Alaska. Once mother Coast Guard sends me back down to the lower 48 we'll have to rethink my options. Does anyone have any experiance with this carry method? I will carry my XD45C as soon as I become reasonably proficent with it. Last edited by Fatolbaldguy : 04-28-2008 at 03:27 AM.

04-28-2008, 03:56 AM	#2
Bree XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,522 Blog Entries: 5	Shoot Me First!! LOL! No seriously... I like to wear vests to help conceal my guns. An XD45 Compact is really too big to pocket in a vest. It is very heavy and thick. I prefer to wear my XD-45C OWB covered by the vest. I often put my P3AT in my inside left vest pocket where I can access it crossdraw. P3AT is only 11 oz. I prefer black as it is a little harder to see it as a vest especially if you have a black t-shirt and jeans. So it is a tiny bit less... Shoot Me First!! I use Sig Tac vests because I like all the pockets. Welcome to XDTalk! BTW... a good way to reduce the SMF characteristic of a vest is to sew patches on it like bikers do. Then the vest is seen as a canvas for your patches and not a place for your guns to hide. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!!

04-28-2008, 06:08 AM	#3
vthompson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Western West Virginia Posts: 113	I have a black leather vest with inside pockets on both sides just for weapons. I can put my XD45 in and it doesnt sag down either. It carries well and is really comfy. __________________ The RIGHT of the people to keep and bear arms,SHALL NOT be INFRINGED. USCCA Member Handgun Club of America NRA Member

04-28-2008, 11:11 PM	#7
spamlovr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 465	When I see folks wearing vests like that, or a photographers type vest, I like to walk up with a big smile on my face and ask them what they're packing. Seems half the time, I've been right. __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

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04-28-2008, 07:10 PM	#5
Fatolbaldguy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 28	The vest I ordered will be coming with an insert for my Kel-Tec P3AT and one for a "Medium Auto". If it is going to be difficult to carry the XDC ill get a rig to wear under the vest. That way it will not be a total loss. It has a buncha pockets even if I can't tuck the compact in there.

04-29-2008, 09:39 AM	#10
Archer1945 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 265	I have a vest I picked up at Cabela's to carry my camera gear in, when I don't feel like toting a big camera bag, that has nice inside pockets on both sides that my XD45C 5" fits in just beautifully. Even nicer is that on the outside is a pocket right in front of the inside pocket that allows me to carry either a lense or flash which covers any tale-tale sign of the gun. Actually the pocket is so heavy it covers the gun behind it pretty well with nothing in it. As for a fanny pack being a dead give-away for men carrying a gun all I can say is people who say that have never been around a zoo or other tourist attraction very much. People were carrying their wallets, etc. in fanny packs long before most states allowed ccw. CCW holders/LEOs adapted fanny packs to their use from hikers, bikers, runners, tourists, not the other way around. In fact the fanny pack is a good example that most people don't pay the slightest bit of attention to what people around them are wearing/not wearing; other than at the beach.