HQ ISSUE Concealed Carry Vest for Men

This vest is built like a brick _ _ _ _ house! It has actual physical weight. The concealed carry pockets are ambidextrous. You can fit a full size 1911 in them, it has 6 elastic pockets for magazines. It has pockets inside and outside. The zippers are strong high quality. Because of it being heavy I can’t see it for warm weather. Make no mistake this isn’t really quick draw.It is a good value for the money.

First, to the vendor: This arrived smelling a tad musty and feeling damp, despite being in a plastic bag. Went straight into the wash. Might want to check your storage facilities.I was surprised at the weight of this vest. The material is heavy, with a weight I would describe as lightweight canvas or very heavy denim. This isn't a bad thing, however I cannot call this light weight (hence the 3 on lightweight). On the other hand, if you live in the southwest and it's July, it might get a little steamy (hence the 4 in comfort) Overall, I'm expecting this should prove to be quite durable and wear well over time. It also makes it less prone to printing.There are plenty of pockets. The large pockets are easily accessible. The small flap pockets are easily accessible. The smaller zipper pockets are a challenge; the zippers are too narrow for my hands and I will not get past the zipper to the bottom/ corners of those pockets when looking for items. The pockets are still usable, but I'll have to be very deliberate about how I use them so things can still be retrieved.The conceal carry pockets will accommodate anything you want to throw in there. Unless you're carrying something absurd. In which case, you're probably compensating for something anyway. If it's commonly found at any retailer, you'll be fine.Overall, I think this is great value; it must be because I'm rarely moved to post a review. Not too 'tacti-cool' but I can still tote extra stuff, cuz I might be a bit of a gear junkie. Give it an honest look, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

This vest is better than I expected. It is comfortable. It's FULL of pockets of various sizes. Some hook-and-loop, some zippered. Two interior pockets each with elastic bands for concealed carry, and a Sig P250 fits perfectly. Those pockets have hook-and-loop closures, which keep it in but are easy to open. And though those pockets on either side are made for concealed carry, they are not exclusively holsters. Anything else could go into them, and they are very deep and secure. Pockets inside for six extra 9mm mags, but I think anything larger will be difficult. Canvas material. I really like it. As I said, my micro 9mm fits perfectly, BUT I don't know about something larger. I can say that a large frame revolver does NOT fit well, and would stick out too much. I think this will work well in spring through autumn. It is not lined so is not a winter vest, though it is a bit heavy.

UPDATE FROM 4 STARS TO 5 STARS:The ruggedness of this vest just saved me from needing a skin graft. While attempting to move my car backwards off the road after road debris damaged my transmission, I slipped and got dragged under the car door for about 20-30 feet across asphalt and coarse gravel, eventually breaking the door as it raked over me. This vest took the brunt of the punishment, quite literally saving my skin. Best part is, it survived the ordeal. Needs a good wash, but is still serviceable. Say what you want about the quality, but I'm convinced. 5/5 Stars.PREVIOUS 4 STAR REVIEW:I mostly use this vest to conceal my full size service pistol carried in a IWB holster, as my pistol weighs about 2.5 pounds loaded, which is way too heavy for wearing in the vest pockets (collar of vest digs into my neck).The elastic bands in the concealed carry pockets seem too high up, causing a full size pistol like mine (Astra A-100, effectively identical to a Sig P226 in dimensions/appearance) to ride way too high with the velcro pocket unable to close, and not securing the pistol. Works well enough with smaller pistols and revolvers, I suppose, but I highly recommend wearing a proper holster.In my case, I swap my gun and holster (together) from waist to the left conceal carry pocket when transitioning from on foot to driving, letting the holster and gun sit naturally in the pocket. I have much faster access to it this way than in the center console or blocked by my seat belt when worn on the hip while driving.The vest also has 6 snug mag holders, which is great, but mags get heavy quick, and again, the collar on this vest will dig into your neck and traps, if you add too much weight. Granted, I'm wearing the vest open, as I'm a big guy, and am working on losing weight, so the largest size still can't quite zip up yet until I slim down. Weight distribution might be better when zipped. Just thought it fair to mention that.As for other pockets, this vest has two MASSIVE pockets that were not evident in the picture. I'm talking really deep pockets, easily over a foot deep, maybe even 15 inches. I'm curious to see if one could fit a SBR into these pockets. In just one pocket, I've been able to fit THREE 1.5 liter water bottles, SIX total when loading up the other pocket. Stitching seems to be holding up, too. The deeper breast pockets are just big enough to stick my Galaxy S9+ with Otterbox case into it, but it pokes out just above the zipper, which is fine, as it's a snug fit and ain't going anywhere. Smaller pockets have been great for bits and bobs, especially when fishing.In addition, the vest has 3 D-rings, perfect for clipping on your keys or other light weight items. I actually use them to temporarily hang a hook or lure while preparing bait for fishing. Works great!All in all, I'm quite satisfied with this vest. I may end up sewing in padding with a breathable mesh on the interior side of the collar, which is a much needed modification. Might also sew in some padding where one would rest a rifle or shotgun butt, just to add a minor upgrade for when using guns with substantial recoil. Would also be nice to have a small game pocket on the back.