SD1 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I am looking to take IDPA a little more serious. What vest do you recommend for hot weather? Is there a advantage with a harder material (for the draw)? Thanks for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcman Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 For any weather I like the Redhead vests that Basspro sells. Lightweight and cheap ($30), easy to sweep out of the way. A stiffer material is helpful, but becomes less critical by practicing a lot with the concealment garment that you have. In other words, guys with $125 stiff vests won't see a gain over shooters with $30 vests if both of them practice equally, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I disagree. I like a stuff sided vest as it doesn't tend to get all caught up in the draw and get sucked in around things. With that said I don't dryfire IDPA much so my draw and reloads from concealment suck. As far as the hot weather part is concerned I never understood this question. I mean your shooting what 2-3 minutes a match...take it off in between lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Depending on how hot it is, it makes a world of difference. Had a few matches this year, level 1 of course, where concealment was optional because of the heat. I picked up a used 5.11 vest I found on craigslist. Was worn maybe 3 times. I like that the base feels loaded and it helps to get a clean sweep away from the gun when drawing and holstering. Take a look at Armadillo Concealment. Purpose build for IDPA. Lot of the shooters in my area are sporting these. Edited October 23, 2013 by v1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I think if frugality is appropriate in any one place in the entire world of competitive shooting, it is the silly fishing vests. Goodwill stores need love too, so my advice is to grab any old thing that swings free & feels warm/cool (i.e. buy two) off the shelfs. I'd personally go with something blues brothers for cool weather and something very similar with arms cut off for when it is hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry99 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Armadillo Concealment is best we have found. http://www.armadilloconcealment.com Becky does great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcman Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I disagree. I like a stuff sided vest as it doesn't tend to get all caught up in the draw and get sucked in around things. With that said I don't dryfire IDPA much so my draw and reloads from concealment suck. As far as the hot weather part is concerned I never understood this question. I mean your shooting what 2-3 minutes a match...take it off in between lol Sheesh....a guy DC's some IDPA major and all the sudden becomes an authority on vests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks. Brand names really help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I love my Armadillo Concealment vest but if it's really hot I just dont wear a cover if I'm not the one shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emjei Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Bass PRO doesnt have the $34 Readhead anymore...... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfaxis Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I wear an unbuttoned Tommy Bahama shirt over a t-shirt in the summer, and a zip-hoodie in the cold. Seems more real-world to me, keeping in the spirit of the real world stationary flat-footed reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Another vote for Armadillo Concealment with the mesh back. They support the sport and the quality is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BungeeeMan Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I made master in IDPA shooting with one of the goofy 5.11 vests, which I actually kind of like. I like the heavier material because it's less likely to flex and get caught when you sweep it on the draw, and a lot of my friends starch the heck out of their vests before major matches to enhance that. That being said, the armadillo vests are really nice, especially with the mesh back. There's another shop outside of Houston called competitive concealment that also makes custom vests (http://www.competitiveconcealment.com/) and the people that I know who run them really like them too. I think they're a little lighter weight than the armadillos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1 Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 thanks, i am down to the Armadillo or Comp Con. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I like Concealed Carry Clothiers myself. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millisec Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I bought the 5.11 heavy black vest a long time ago when I lived in a colder place. Little warm for Florida but I only wear it when I'm actually shooting and the heavy material sweeps good. I think they make a lighter weight one now in rip stop instead of canvas. I think Woolrich also still makes a rip stop light weight version too. If I bought a new one today it would be rip stop and not black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I made master in IDPA shooting with one of the goofy 5.11 vests, which I actually kind of like. I like the heavier material because it's less likely to flex and get caught when you sweep it on the draw, and a lot of my friends starch the heck out of their vests before major matches to enhance that. That being said, the armadillo vests are really nice, especially with the mesh back. There's another shop outside of Houston called competitive concealment that also makes custom vests (http://www.competitiveconcealment.com/) and the people that I know who run them really like them too. I think they're a little lighter weight than the armadillos. I could just see some dude at a local match getting all bent outta shape over the brand name. I get looks with my 'dillo vest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BungeeeMan Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I made master in IDPA shooting with one of the goofy 5.11 vests, which I actually kind of like. I like the heavier material because it's less likely to flex and get caught when you sweep it on the draw, and a lot of my friends starch the heck out of their vests before major matches to enhance that. That being said, the armadillo vests are really nice, especially with the mesh back. There's another shop outside of Houston called competitive concealment that also makes custom vests (http://www.competitiveconcealment.com/) and the people that I know who run them really like them too. I think they're a little lighter weight than the armadillos. I could just see some dude at a local match getting all bent outta shape over the brand name. I get looks with my 'dillo vest. If offending people who take themselves too seriously at local matches bothered me, I'd get a lot less shooting in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Be careful choosing your vest.. Nothing wrong asking a few shooters at the next match to try their vest on.. If you are in just for shooting a match now and then,just about anything will work. Going all out for the win every week,a good vest along with other good equipment will make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicocrawler Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 511....if it gets hot take it off when not shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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