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+1 I also like the vest that Donna makes.....I agree that the mesh back is wonderful. My problem with many of the other vests is that they are too short......not a problem with Donna's vest.Charles L. Cotton wrote:I like the vests that Donna Vandermolen makes. They are very well made and have a mesh back to allow for air flow.
Here is her website: http://www.competitiveconcealment.com/
Chas.
Gotta cover up yer smokewagon! A vest is a lot more comfortable than an unbuttoned shirt or jacket. Plus you can drop a couple of bullets for weight in the lower pocket and fling it back when you draw.propellerhead wrote:Do you *need* a vest to shoot IDPA? What's the advantage?
I have found a vest to be quicker to get out of the way during the draw. I have shot a couple of matches in wind breaker style jackets when it was cold and it worked just fine. A designated game vest keeps your regular good looking Hawaiin shirts from getting ruined!propellerhead wrote:Do you *need* a vest to shoot IDPA? What's the advantage?
I didn't think you could ruin them. Haven't ruined mine yet. Hey Stevie, how about yours?jbirds1210 wrote:I have found a vest to be quicker to get out of the way during the draw. I have shot a couple of matches in wind breaker style jackets when it was cold and it worked just fine. A designated game vest keeps your regular good looking Hawaiin shirts from getting ruined!propellerhead wrote:Do you *need* a vest to shoot IDPA? What's the advantage?
You don't NEED vest for IDPA matches, but in general you need some sort of a cover garment. Vests, shirts, t-shirts, jackets ... Lot's of options. If you have a CHL, you need to conceal when carrying, so concealment in matches gives you relevant practice.propellerhead wrote:Do you *need* a vest to shoot IDPA? What's the advantage?
This is exactly why I'm hesitant to get a vest. I've only shot in IDPA twice and both times I just wore an extra button up shirt and left it open. I think I'd rather wear my normal carry attire, be it a t-shirt or whatever. At this point, I'd rather get real world carry & draw practice out of IDPA than try to shave off a 1/4 second.TraCoun wrote:If you have a CHL, you need to conceal when carrying, so concealment in matches gives you relevant practice.
That's exactly what I was hoping to see.......vented back.....niiiiice. I overheat in the summer and adding a heavy vest to the equation is burning me up already. Although I'll probably use the 5.11 at the State match because that's what I've been practicing with, it'll be a nice change afterward.Charles L. Cotton wrote:I like the vests that Donna Vandermolen makes. They are very well made and have a mesh back to allow for air flow.
Here is her website: http://www.competitiveconcealment.com/
Chas.
I actually purchased a 5.11 and a CompVest, but I can't bring myself to use them for the reasons above. I use a polo shirt, an IWB holster and 4" barrel .40 S&W with full power factory ammo. I just can't bring myself to make it a game and focus only on the score. To me, that just takes something away from it.propellerhead wrote:This is exactly why I'm hesitant to get a vest. I've only shot in IDPA twice and both times I just wore an extra button up shirt and left it open. I think I'd rather wear my normal carry attire, be it a t-shirt or whatever. At this point, I'd rather get real world carry & draw practice out of IDPA than try to shave off a 1/4 second.TraCoun wrote:If you have a CHL, you need to conceal when carrying, so concealment in matches gives you relevant practice.