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Muddy Creek Sam · February 16th, 2009, 10:01 AM

Howdy,

Anybody tried these? http://www.wholesalecentral.com/roma...6catid%3D74825

Sam

argyle · February 16th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Minimum order - $150. I don't need 5 of them, but they look like a great deal!! Depending on the quality, I usually see them costing about twice as much as they want.

Muddy Creek Sam · February 16th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Argyle,

There is a group buy on Cast bullets in this thread http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/...ewpost&t=46233

Sam

ssjones · February 21st, 2009, 01:12 PM

Hmm, can't imagine you'd get a very good vest for $40. I've seen this vest reviewed in a chopper magazine I get, the comments were very favorable.
http://www.barneysleather.com/store/...t/prod_18.html

They also offer this one:
http://www.barneysleather.com/store/...t/prod_15.html

JB · February 22nd, 2009, 08:46 AM

If your vest stays snapped shut, this could be a great outter wear device. But once you vest is open, the gun side will droop down because of the gun weight in the conealment pocket, unless of course your carrying something that is the weight of a LCP or maybe an Airweight 38.

Old Coastie · February 24th, 2009, 04:36 PM

It would seem that all the vests in the above links are for medium or large semi-autos. Are there any made for say a SP101? Sometimes I don't feel like wearing a holster but would still like to carry. Any suggestions?

argyle · February 24th, 2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Coastie

It would seem that all the vests in the above links are for medium or large semi-autos. Are there any made for say a SP101? Sometimes I don't feel like wearing a holster but would still like to carry. Any suggestions?

The NRA online store has a pigskin carry vest for about $65. I think it still accomadates larger guns, but has holster you can velcro in for smaller ones. I haven't seen one except in the pictures, but I am thinking seriously about giving one a try.

Old Coastie · February 25th, 2009, 01:29 PM

Argyle, thanks for the direction. Those boar hide vests look pretty good, especially for $59. Never had anything made with boar hide. Is it just like any other leather?

argyle · February 25th, 2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Coastie

Never had anything made with boar hide. Is it just like any other leather?

I think it is generally a little stiffer and a little more abrasion resistant than cowhide. The grain is much rougher - like a football, not like a belt or saddle.

VinS · March 6th, 2009, 04:14 AM

They look pretty good. Thanks for the info!

gjgalligan · March 7th, 2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JB

But once you vest is open, the gun side will droop down because of the gun weight in the conealment pocket,

New York reload - just carry 2 guns, one on each side.
Problem solved!

williamcthomas · March 12th, 2009, 02:32 PM

Try Cabela's for inexpensive photographer's type vests. I got one a few years ago for $29.95 and wear it most summer days.

Fall/Winter I like LLBean fleece vests. Lots of colors and often on sale.

For a heavier vest look at Duluth Trading Company. They sell alot of work clothes and have various vests similar to Carhart's.

Good luck.