Sigtac vest

saltysquid · October 14th, 2007, 01:40 AM

I got a sigtac gear rebate with my sig purchase and one of the things I got was a sigtac vest. Now I know what you are thinking, vests suck and everyone knows you are carrying if you are wearing one. I'm with you that I'm not much on most vests and gun people will guess that you are carrying, but by far most people are clueless. Anyway, I got the vest and figured I would sell it on fleabay or something. I first got it and it seemed stiff and heavy and didn't think there was any way I would like it. I was wrong. I like this vest a lot and the wife wants me to get another of a different color. It's long, has zippers on the sides so you can get into your pants pockets, has lots of pockets and softened up when I wore it. It has a gun pocket, but it prints big time with my p220 carry elite. I just carry iwb and wear the vest.

http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0041872943225a.shtml

Thumper · October 15th, 2007, 01:59 AM

I've got two Salty... not a bad vest at all I think.
I don't believe that's actually a gun pocket but prolly could be made to work.
It's lighter than my 5.11 vests I'll tell ya!

I'm using mine now till next summer.

saltysquid · October 15th, 2007, 10:26 AM

You are probably right Thumper, it's probably not actually a gun pocket. With a smaller gun it would work nicely. It's really a nice weight, it just seemed kind of heavy when I first looked at it but I think it was not being used to it.
I think the problem was that I had a preconceived notion that I would not like it before I even got it. It was going on ebay. The more I use it though the more I like it and I believe I will have another before long.

Thumper · October 15th, 2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by saltysquid

You are probably right Thumper, it's probably not actually a gun pocket. With a smaller gun it would work nicely. It's really a nice weight, it just seemed kind of heavy when I first looked at it but I think it was not being used to it.
I think the problem was that I had a preconceived notion that I would not like it before I even got it. It was going on ebay. The more I use it though the more I like it and I believe I will have another before long.

Yeah, your right about getting used to it. Kinda takes me a while when I first start wearing it again after the hot weather. Then I get spoiled by all the pockets... I start carrying more crap than I need!

saltysquid · October 16th, 2007, 12:39 AM

Haha, I stick my cell phone, wallet, keys, just about everything and then some in the vest. I'm not used to a set place for everything yet so if I look for something I'm padding pockets till I find it.

Hawk · October 16th, 2007, 01:56 AM

Good looking vest! Out of curiosity - Are vests considered fashionable? My wife isn't here to dress me or answer my question so it's up to you guys.

Does everyone wearing a vest end up looking like Bert (from Tremors) - or is there a way to pull it off without looking like a nutcase? Perhaps accessorize for the "Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer" look?

Thumper · October 17th, 2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawk

Good looking vest! Out of curiosity - Are vests considered fashionable? My wife isn't here to dress me or answer my question so it's up to you guys.

Does everyone wearing a vest end up looking like Bert (from Tremors) - or is there a way to pull it off without looking like a nutcase? Perhaps accessorize for the "Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer" look?

Oh boy Hawk... you opened the "can-o-worms" now!

It's a personal thing as to style and certainly where you live dictates fashion... acceptance or rejection.

It's a non- fashion issue where I live.

I couldn’t care less what others think though (except the wife of course!) so I like to remind those who do dare to offer their un-welcome comments that the list is long and distinguished to get in line to kiss my hairy white butt!

NDN-MAN · October 19th, 2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by saltysquid

It has a gun pocket, but it prints big time with my p220 carry elite.

Try putting a thick piece of leather in the pocket. ( against the front of the vest ) Then carry your p220 behind it, It works for me.

flagflyfish · October 20th, 2007, 01:18 AM

I don't wear vests very much, but up here in the cold country I like this sig-tac jacket a heck of a lot. It has ambidexterious holsters on the inside pockets. Great coat for winter, it will hold a K-frame comfortably!

I carry my Colt New Agent in it daily.

saltysquid · October 20th, 2007, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NDN-MAN

Try putting a thick piece of leather in the pocket. ( against the front of the vest ) Then carry your p220 behind it, It works for me.

Good idea, I'll have to try that.

As for vests being in style, in this part of the country you are more likely to see a guy with a vest than a fanny pack.:) Mostly bikers and hunters with vests though.

October 14th, 2007, 01:40 AM	#1
saltysquid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 303	Sigtac vest I got a sigtac gear rebate with my sig purchase and one of the things I got was a sigtac vest. Now I know what you are thinking, vests suck and everyone knows you are carrying if you are wearing one. I'm with you that I'm not much on most vests and gun people will guess that you are carrying, but by far most people are clueless. Anyway, I got the vest and figured I would sell it on fleabay or something. I first got it and it seemed stiff and heavy and didn't think there was any way I would like it. I was wrong. I like this vest a lot and the wife wants me to get another of a different color. It's long, has zippers on the sides so you can get into your pants pockets, has lots of pockets and softened up when I wore it. It has a gun pocket, but it prints big time with my p220 carry elite. I just carry iwb and wear the vest. http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0041872943225a.shtml __________________ If I get cranky It's because the VA is changing my meds again. [http://www.1911auto.org/forum/index.php?referrerid=3]1911Forum[/url]

October 15th, 2007, 01:59 AM	#2
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,686	I've got two Salty... not a bad vest at all I think. I don't believe that's actually a gun pocket but prolly could be made to work. It's lighter than my 5.11 vests I'll tell ya! I'm using mine now till next summer. __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

October 15th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#3
saltysquid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 303	You are probably right Thumper, it's probably not actually a gun pocket. With a smaller gun it would work nicely. It's really a nice weight, it just seemed kind of heavy when I first looked at it but I think it was not being used to it. I think the problem was that I had a preconceived notion that I would not like it before I even got it. It was going on ebay. The more I use it though the more I like it and I believe I will have another before long. __________________ If I get cranky It's because the VA is changing my meds again. [http://www.1911auto.org/forum/index.php?referrerid=3]1911Forum[/url]

October 16th, 2007, 12:39 AM	#5
saltysquid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 303	Haha, I stick my cell phone, wallet, keys, just about everything and then some in the vest. I'm not used to a set place for everything yet so if I look for something I'm padding pockets till I find it. __________________ If I get cranky It's because the VA is changing my meds again. [http://www.1911auto.org/forum/index.php?referrerid=3]1911Forum[/url]

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October 16th, 2007, 01:56 AM	#6
Hawk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 93	Good looking vest! Out of curiosity - Are vests considered fashionable? My wife isn't here to dress me or answer my question so it's up to you guys. Does everyone wearing a vest end up looking like Bert (from Tremors) - or is there a way to pull it off without looking like a nutcase? Perhaps accessorize for the "Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer" look?