Anyone Considered These for CCW?

jlstorm · January 7th, 2007, 07:05 PM

I was just looking for a hat I wanted and ran accross this one of the websites selling stuff from israel, their major benefit isnt the pockets, but that they are long in the right places without looking too big and they are pretty cheap. I am considering ordering one to see how it works out for me.

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

Blackeagle · January 7th, 2007, 07:25 PM

I've got one of them and I'm pretty pleased with it. They provide some of the advantages of a "shoot me first" vest, but with a somewhat different look. However, I haven't had a chance to use it as an every day cover garment. By the time it arrived, the time for short sleeves here in Utah had definitely passed!

One caveat if you're planning to order one, when the website says they, "tend to run small", they aren't kidding! I normally wear a XXL in both jackets and t-shirts. I ordered the XXXL size and found it to be smaller than most of my normal XXL stuff. Still quite wearable (especially since I've lost a bit of weight lately) but I definitely don't think I could fit in a Shabak jacket in XXL. Definitely order a size larger than you usually wear (particularly if you plan to wear a shoulder holster under it).

Bud White · January 7th, 2007, 07:26 PM

I do believe there is a post about one on here about say 6 months ago and a review try a search on it and it should come up

swiftyjuan · January 7th, 2007, 07:30 PM

I have 2 of them, and use them frequently. Unique, a nice shirtjack, and covers well. I keep the front right hand pocket weighted (usually my wallet) so there is weight to throw the jacket clear in case I have to draw. A darn good cover, and not expensive. Go for it!!

jlstorm · January 7th, 2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackeagle

I've got one of them and I'm pretty pleased with it. They provide some of the advantages of a "shoot me first" vest, but with a somewhat different look. However, I haven't had a chance to use it as an every day cover garment. By the time it arrived, the time for short sleeves here in Utah had definitely passed!

One caveat if you're planning to order one, when the website says they, "tend to run small", they aren't kidding! I normally wear a XXL in both jackets and t-shirts. I ordered the XXXL size and found it to be smaller than most of my normal XXL stuff. Still quite wearable (especially since I've lost a bit of weight lately) but I definitely don't think I could fit in a Shabak jacket in XXL. Definitely order a size larger than you usually wear (particularly if you plan to wear a shoulder holster under it).

I have a weight lifters frame, my back, chest and arms are pretty sizeable, is it equally small all around, or are there certain areas that are overly small while others fit normally?

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Originally Posted by Bud White

I do believe there is a post about one on here about say 6 months ago and a review try a search on it and it should come up

Thanks, I did a search and found the thread, lots of info on it.

cagueits · January 7th, 2007, 07:52 PM

jlstorm can you post a link to the thread?

jlstorm · January 7th, 2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cagueits

jlstorm can you post a link to the thread?

There are two...they are somewhat intertwined:

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ghlight=SHABAK

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ghlight=SHABAK

Colin · January 7th, 2007, 08:51 PM

With the amount of enemies they have I am surprised they allow any of their uniforms to be sold on the open market.

zxd9 · January 7th, 2007, 09:10 PM

I bought something similar from Sportsmans Guide. You may want to look at this also

Tact Gear® Rip-stop BDU Shirt

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=288298

ExSoldier · January 7th, 2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zxd9

I bought something similar from Sportsmans Guide. You may want to look at this also

Tact Gear® Rip-stop BDU Shirt

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=288298

That looks great! I'm a member of their Buyer's Club so it's even cheaper at only $17. I just want to know what it's made of and whether it's expected to SHRINK and what size XXL or XXXL relates to as far as chest and arm measurements. Any ideas?

January 7th, 2007, 07:05 PM	#1
jlstorm Ex Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 36	Anyone Considered These for CCW? I was just looking for a hat I wanted and ran accross this one of the websites selling stuff from israel, their major benefit isnt the pockets, but that they are long in the right places without looking too big and they are pretty cheap. I am considering ordering one to see how it works out for me. http://www.zahal.org/shabak/index.htm

January 7th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#4
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,221	I have 2 of them, and use them frequently. Unique, a nice shirtjack, and covers well. I keep the front right hand pocket weighted (usually my wallet) so there is weight to throw the jacket clear in case I have to draw. A darn good cover, and not expensive. Go for it!! __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

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January 7th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#2
Blackeagle Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,997	I've got one of them and I'm pretty pleased with it. They provide some of the advantages of a "shoot me first" vest, but with a somewhat different look. However, I haven't had a chance to use it as an every day cover garment. By the time it arrived, the time for short sleeves here in Utah had definitely passed! One caveat if you're planning to order one, when the website says they, "tend to run small", they aren't kidding! I normally wear a XXL in both jackets and t-shirts. I ordered the XXXL size and found it to be smaller than most of my normal XXL stuff. Still quite wearable (especially since I've lost a bit of weight lately) but I definitely don't think I could fit in a Shabak jacket in XXL. Definitely order a size larger than you usually wear (particularly if you plan to wear a shoulder holster under it).

January 7th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#3
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	I do believe there is a post about one on here about say 6 months ago and a review try a search on it and it should come up

January 7th, 2007, 07:52 PM	#6
cagueits Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 846	jlstorm can you post a link to the thread?

January 7th, 2007, 08:51 PM	#8
Colin Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,660	With the amount of enemies they have I am surprised they allow any of their uniforms to be sold on the open market.

January 7th, 2007, 09:10 PM	#9
zxd9 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 83	I bought something similar from Sportsmans Guide. You may want to look at this also Tact Gear® Rip-stop BDU Shirt http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=288298