Israeli Bodyguard Jacket Review

Captain Crunch · August 16th, 2006, 12:06 AM

For starters, here is the original thread for reference: http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ghlight=Shabak

I ordered my jacket from http://www.zahal.org/shabak/index.htm. Price was $28.00, plus $7.00 shipping. Shipping time from Tel Aviv was 12 days.

As a couple of posters in the original thread mentioned, these jackets (actually shirt-jackets) are tailored snugly. I followed their advice and ordered a size XL, since I normally wear a size L, and it fits perfectly, since it is cut specifically to conceal a holstered pistol. The material is medium weight, 65/35 polyester/cotton. The jacket has 4 outside flap pockets, and an inside pen/pencil/credentials pocket, with a Velcro closure, on the left side.

The best way to describe this jacket is "dress casual". It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned, over a T-shirt, polo shirt or short sleeve sport shirt, or over a short sleeve dress shirt and tie, for those more "formal" occasions.

The jacket is a good alternative to (but not a replacement for) the denim vest I usually wear as a concealment garment. What it does do is give me more options in my daily wear, a change of pace, as it were. I recommend it, but as always, YMMV.

swiftyjuan · August 16th, 2006, 12:26 AM

Just received 2 myself. Agree, I recommend too.

sheepdog · August 16th, 2006, 07:15 AM

Is the material lighter (cooler) than denim?

dimmak · August 16th, 2006, 09:10 AM

Nice....
May have to pick one of those up when the weather cools off a bit....

swiftyjuan · August 16th, 2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepdog

Is the material lighter (cooler) than denim?

Yes, I think it is cotton, but I don't read Israeli!

P95Carry · August 16th, 2006, 10:52 AM

Terry - thx for the pics - that does indeed look an excellent way to increase options.

Like you I usually use my Smith and Alexander denim vest but this certainly has some appeal and might well get a couple. Thx for the report.

Thumper · August 16th, 2006, 11:09 AM

As hot as it gets in Israel, I'm sure this will work well in the summer here in Nevada! Thanks for the link, I'll be ordering one too!

I wonder how long it will be before someone tags the "shoot me first" moniker on this?

INTJ · August 16th, 2006, 11:42 AM

Thanx for the fashion suggestion. They seem to be outa' my size/color at the moment. I added them to my favorites.

Thumper · August 16th, 2006, 07:21 PM

Here's another concealment option!

http://www.zahal.org/shabak/index.htm

BlueLion · August 16th, 2006, 08:43 PM

American Body Guard Shirt...Dickies....also serves as, Saturday morning change the oil shirt, pressed and looking sharp Wednesday night Bible study shirt, game shirt. However, I will purchase one because I like the lower pocket. If you add a thermal shirt you wear in the winter time. Good info though

August 16th, 2006, 12:06 AM	#1
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montana, The Treasure State Posts: 6,786	Israeli Bodyguard Jacket Review For starters, here is the original thread for reference: http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ghlight=Shabak I ordered my jacket from http://www.zahal.org/shabak/index.htm. Price was $28.00, plus $7.00 shipping. Shipping time from Tel Aviv was 12 days. As a couple of posters in the original thread mentioned, these jackets (actually shirt-jackets) are tailored snugly. I followed their advice and ordered a size XL, since I normally wear a size L, and it fits perfectly, since it is cut specifically to conceal a holstered pistol. The material is medium weight, 65/35 polyester/cotton. The jacket has 4 outside flap pockets, and an inside pen/pencil/credentials pocket, with a Velcro closure, on the left side. The best way to describe this jacket is "dress casual". It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned, over a T-shirt, polo shirt or short sleeve sport shirt, or over a short sleeve dress shirt and tie, for those more "formal" occasions. The jacket is a good alternative to (but not a replacement for) the denim vest I usually wear as a concealment garment. What it does do is give me more options in my daily wear, a change of pace, as it were. I recommend it, but as always, YMMV. __________________ Memo to the President: I'll keep my guns, money & freedom... You can keep the "change!" Terry

August 16th, 2006, 12:26 AM	#2
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,033	Just received 2 myself. Agree, I recommend too. __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

August 16th, 2006, 09:10 AM	#4
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,754	Nice.... May have to pick one of those up when the weather cools off a bit.... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

August 16th, 2006, 10:52 AM	#6
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Terry - thx for the pics - that does indeed look an excellent way to increase options. Like you I usually use my Smith and Alexander denim vest but this certainly has some appeal and might well get a couple. Thx for the report. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

August 16th, 2006, 11:09 AM	#7
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,703	As hot as it gets in Israel, I'm sure this will work well in the summer here in Nevada! Thanks for the link, I'll be ordering one too! I wonder how long it will be before someone tags the "shoot me first" moniker on this? __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

August 16th, 2006, 07:15 AM	#3
sheepdog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Is the material lighter (cooler) than denim?

August 16th, 2006, 11:42 AM	#8
INTJ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 596	Thanx for the fashion suggestion. They seem to be outa' my size/color at the moment. I added them to my favorites.

August 16th, 2006, 07:21 PM	#9
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,703	Israeli Bodyguard Shirt/Jacket Here's another concealment option! http://www.zahal.org/shabak/index.htm __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

August 16th, 2006, 08:43 PM	#10
BlueLion Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: It Changes... Posts: 823	American Body Guard Shirt...Dickies....also serves as, Saturday morning change the oil shirt, pressed and looking sharp Wednesday night Bible study shirt, game shirt. However, I will purchase one because I like the lower pocket. If you add a thermal shirt you wear in the winter time. Good info though __________________ Listen, Think and React.....Nuff Said.....

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