Israeli SHABAK Bodyguard Jacket

Cougar7464 · July 3rd, 2006, 12:04 AM

Saw this a while back and thought it might be a good idea. Anyone have any experience with these? I'm thinking about getting one, but I'd like to know if it'll be a good alternative to the cover garments I use now before I get one.

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

Team American · July 3rd, 2006, 12:23 AM

No experience with 'em, but it looks like a pretty good hot weather cover garment

Rock and Glock · July 3rd, 2006, 12:37 AM

They look pretty nice - semi tailored, and a longer tail on them. The only drawback is the polyester at 65% - quite a bit hotter than 100% cotton.

Edited to add: Welcome, Cougar!

Team American · July 3rd, 2006, 12:42 AM

And it's your first post here...welcome aboard

That's a pretty good link...lots of different gear available

Glockguy · July 3rd, 2006, 12:44 AM

5.11 makes a real good one almost the same , never tryed the one you showed but i have the 5.11 ones and like them alot.

Bud White · July 3rd, 2006, 12:45 AM

Doesn't Look to bad for a cover Garment cost isn't bad

im Guessing your ordering from Israeli?? Getting it might be a problem ..

rnfuller · July 3rd, 2006, 03:17 PM

I ordered 2 of these and go them in about 8 days after order. They came airmail from Tel Aviv. I ordered mine from www.israelmilitary.com

I really like them as summer cover garments as I am not a vest guy. They look great over a T shirt either buttoned or un-buttoned.

Very good quality, and they "do up well" as my wife says.

Randy

DizTbone · July 3rd, 2006, 03:58 PM

rnf: Thanks for the link. That may become my new favorite web-store. My "Israel: Uzi Does It" t-shirt needs company! LOL!!! (It was a gift from a friend who is a Rabbi.)
Michael

dr_cmg · July 3rd, 2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnfuller

I ordered 2 of these and go them in about 8 days after order. They came airmail from Tel Aviv. I ordered mine from www.israelmilitary.com

I really like them as summer cover garments as I am not a vest guy. They look great over a T shirt either buttoned or un-buttoned.

Randy

Randy, how is the sizing? I read some references on other boards and they seemed to indicate that the sizing ran small. One said that he could not move his shoulders in a large yet large was what he bought for cover garments usually. Another said he had an XL and that it fit like an L. What is your experience?

Bud White · July 3rd, 2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnfuller

I ordered 2 of these and go them in about 8 days after order. They came airmail from Tel Aviv. I ordered mine from www.israelmilitary.com

I really like them as summer cover garments as I am not a vest guy. They look great over a T shirt either buttoned or un-buttoned.

Very good quality, and they "do up well" as my wife says.

Randy

Thats Good To know I've heard getting stuff from over seas was hit or miss that why i said the Above

Cougar7464 · July 3rd, 2006, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the analysis, guys. I've been going back and forth about whether to order one. I think I'm going for it.

rnfuller · July 4th, 2006, 12:03 AM

These are tailored and do run a bit smaller than I am used to. I normally wear a L, but XL in these fit me better. Now If I had the washboard stomach, the sizing would be great, but the L is a little tight on my Dunlap disease!

Randy

paramedic70002 · July 4th, 2006, 08:26 AM

On the Zahal website did I see that they carry their weapons in the L chest position, with the butt sticking out for everyone to see?

dimmak · July 4th, 2006, 12:24 PM

i don't see that big a difference in these and an untucked shirt....
with the exception of a straight cut tail....

dr_cmg · July 4th, 2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimmak

i don't see that big a difference in these and an untucked shirt....
with the exception of a straight cut tail....

The only real difference I see, and I experience the same thing with an unbuttoned guayabera, is that the pockets at the bottom keep the jacket/shirt from blowing or falling open. The extra weight of the pockets help keep the touching you. If more weight is needed just put an extra magazine in the pocket. I don't often wear the guayabera unbuttoned, but the first thing I noticed when I did was that the stayed in place better than a regular shirt.

soonerjh · July 4th, 2006, 06:28 PM

thanks alot Cougar7464, another thing I HAD to buy.... ;)

one eyed fatman · July 4th, 2006, 10:30 PM

Stop it! Don't make me do this!

Looks like a nice shirt to wear.

swiftyjuan · July 4th, 2006, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soonerjh

thanks alot Cougar7464, another thing I HAD to buy.... ;)

Diddo; I just bought 2.

smorgan · July 5th, 2006, 06:32 PM

Those are some sweet looking shirts for just about any method of carry. I'll have to throw a couple of those into the budget.

AgentX · July 6th, 2006, 01:54 AM

Hmmmmmmmm...a lot better than a fishing vest...could come in handy at work!

MD

July 3rd, 2006, 12:04 AM	#1
Cougar7464 New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	Israeli SHABAK Bodyguard Jacket Saw this a while back and thought it might be a good idea. Anyone have any experience with these? I'm thinking about getting one, but I'd like to know if it'll be a good alternative to the cover garments I use now before I get one. http://www.zahal.org/shabak/index.htm

July 3rd, 2006, 12:23 AM	#2
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,828	No experience with 'em, but it looks like a pretty good hot weather cover garment __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

July 3rd, 2006, 12:37 AM	#3
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,746	They look pretty nice - semi tailored, and a longer tail on them. The only drawback is the polyester at 65% - quite a bit hotter than 100% cotton. Edited to add: Welcome, Cougar! __________________ Richard NRA Life Member *"Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything."* Harry S. Truman Last edited by Rock and Glock; July 3rd, 2006 at 12:49 AM..

July 3rd, 2006, 12:42 AM	#4
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,828	And it's your first post here...welcome aboard That's a pretty good link...lots of different gear available __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

July 3rd, 2006, 03:17 PM	#7
rnfuller New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Advance, MO Posts: 12	No Problem with my order. I ordered 2 of these and go them in about 8 days after order. They came airmail from Tel Aviv. I ordered mine from www.israelmilitary.com I really like them as summer cover garments as I am not a vest guy. They look great over a T shirt either buttoned or un-buttoned. Very good quality, and they "do up well" as my wife says. Randy

July 3rd, 2006, 12:44 AM	#5
Glockguy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 104	5.11 makes a real good one almost the same , never tryed the one you showed but i have the 5.11 ones and like them alot.

July 3rd, 2006, 12:45 AM	#6
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,364	Doesn't Look to bad for a cover Garment cost isn't bad im Guessing your ordering from Israeli?? Getting it might be a problem ..

July 3rd, 2006, 03:58 PM	#8
DizTbone Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Central Arkansas Posts: 256	rnf: Thanks for the link. That may become my new favorite web-store. My "Israel: Uzi Does It" t-shirt needs company! LOL!!! (It was a gift from a friend who is a Rabbi.) Michael __________________ XD9 Service, CZ-75B, Glock 21, Kel-Tec P3AT Rifles...yes...and shotguns....and "Unofficial Legislative Attache...er...Watchdog...er...Agitator." "Yes, I vote...but not for the candidate I prefer: None of the Above."

July 3rd, 2006, 10:57 PM	#11
Cougar7464 New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	Thanks for the analysis, guys. I've been going back and forth about whether to order one. I think I'm going for it.

July 4th, 2006, 12:03 AM	#12
rnfuller New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Advance, MO Posts: 12	These are tailored and do run a bit smaller than I am used to. I normally wear a L, but XL in these fit me better. Now If I had the washboard stomach, the sizing would be great, but the L is a little tight on my Dunlap disease! Randy

July 4th, 2006, 08:26 AM	#13
paramedic70002 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 2,920	On the Zahal website did I see that they carry their weapons in the L chest position, with the butt sticking out for everyone to see? __________________ Guns Save Lives. Paramedics Save Lives. But... Paramedics With Guns Scare People!

July 4th, 2006, 12:24 PM	#14
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,755	i don't see that big a difference in these and an untucked shirt.... with the exception of a straight cut tail.... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

July 4th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#16
soonerjh Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 1,233	thanks alot Cougar7464, another thing I HAD to buy.... ;) __________________ RKBA John

July 4th, 2006, 10:30 PM	#17
one eyed fatman Ex Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 501	Stop it! Don't make me do this! Looks like a nice shirt to wear.

July 5th, 2006, 06:32 PM	#19
smorgan Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 23	Those are some sweet looking shirts for just about any method of carry. I'll have to throw a couple of those into the budget. __________________ I believe the right to bear arms is not only a 2nd Amendment right. I believe it is a basic human right. All people should be able to protect themselves and property.

July 6th, 2006, 01:54 AM	#20
AgentX Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 476	Hmmmmmmmm...a lot better than a fishing vest...could come in handy at work! MD

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