Anyone tried the 5.11 jeans? - Page 2

PaulBk · June 26th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Pockets are located here:

http://www.511tactical.com/Content/P...lineart_lg.gif

The mag pockets are actually two separate pockets, not the one big one shown in the diagram.

-Paul

Janq · June 26th, 2007, 02:07 PM

How large a pocket is the 'Concealment' pocket?
What size autoloader would fit inside that area?

Thanks,

- Janq

azchevy · June 26th, 2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by maclean3

I'm in need of some new jeans anyway and since Levi's quality has suffered since they moved "South of the border,"

5.11 is made in china, which is worse?

maclean3 · June 26th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Paul, I believe it was your thread and pics I looked at over on THR - excellent pics and review, it's what convinced me to order a pair.

I'll more than likely be carrying a 642 j-frame and, eventually, a PPK in the appendix pocket so I suspect it'll conceal just fine. I've got Brommeland leather for my primary guns along with an UCC shirt holster on the way so the biggies are already taken care of.

Did you notice any major shrinkage after washing your jeans?
Jack

PaulBk · June 27th, 2007, 02:04 PM

Since this topic has grown legs again, here's a little more info.

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What's the general consensus on these as far as:
1). Weight of the denim (compared to Levi's)

Heavy weight denim, similiar to original Levi's

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2). Quality of construction

Excellent.

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3). Ease of front pocket carry (j-frame or a PPK)

While the internal pocket is fine for carry, I sometimes still use a pocket holster to keep the pistol orientated properly.

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4). Usefulness of those appendix pockets for actual carry (again, w/ j-frame or PPK)

Pockets themselves are well built, strong, and have a built in 'print panel'. My draw time is slower than IWB, but faster than Smarycarry.

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5). Anything else that stands out?

see the rest of this post.

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How large a pocket is the 'Concealment' pocket?

Approx 5"x6"

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What size autoloader would fit inside that area?

My Glock 26 fits quite nicely. YMMV

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5.11 is made in china, which is worse?

My 5.11 jeans were made in Venezeula, not Mexico or China. Not saying that is better, just clarifying the facts

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Did you notice any major shrinkage after washing your jeans?

No noticable shrinkage at all. Turn them inside out to wash.

I will post pictures of the insides of the 5.11 jeans, showing pocket sizes and orientation as soon as I can charge the camera batteries.

-Paul

Janq · June 27th, 2007, 02:23 PM

Thank you for all of the above Paul. :)

- Janq

PaulBk · June 27th, 2007, 02:57 PM

I am not very good with pics, so hopefully this works. Attachments are included below.

Pic 1: Glock 26 and 2 x Glock 19 mags.
Pic 2: closer view of the 'pistol' pocket with G26 inside.
Pic 3: closer view of the mag pockets with G19 mags inside.
Pic 4: handcuff pocket (pretty worthless if you're not a LEO)

-Paul

June 26th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#11
PaulBk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 221	5.11 Internal Pockets Pockets are located here: http://www.511tactical.com/Content/P...lineart_lg.gif The mag pockets are actually two separate pockets, not the one big one shown in the diagram. -Paul __________________ Hero's aren't born, they're cornered - According to Jim

June 26th, 2007, 02:07 PM	#12
Janq VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,536	How large a pocket is the 'Concealment' pocket? What size autoloader would fit inside that area? Thanks, - Janq __________________ "Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy Monday, March 12, 2007 -- Op Ed -- The Washington Post

June 26th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#14
maclean3 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,062	Paul, I believe it was your thread and pics I looked at over on THR - excellent pics and review, it's what convinced me to order a pair. I'll more than likely be carrying a 642 j-frame and, eventually, a PPK in the appendix pocket so I suspect it'll conceal just fine. I've got Brommeland leather for my primary guns along with an UCC shirt holster on the way so the biggies are already taken care of. Did you notice any major shrinkage after washing your jeans? Jack __________________ "The sheep are everywhere. We are raising up a nation of cannon fodder types and we are screwed." HotGuns

June 27th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#16
Janq VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,536	Thank you for all of the above Paul. :) - Janq __________________ "Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy Monday, March 12, 2007 -- Op Ed -- The Washington Post

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