I typically wear a polo shirt with either jeans or shorts. I also wear a fleece vest occasionally.
Since I started wearing my vest again here as the weather gets colder, I've noticed that it makes an excellent concealment garment.
With the vest I usually carry IWB cross-draw at 9 o'clock, with the vest halfway open. (I carry a Republic Arms Patriot 45 most of the time). Since I am sitting most of the time, this is a lot more comfortable than 4 o'clock or 2 o'clock (or even my SmartCarry crotch holster). I find that cross draw works better for me than strong-side because it is easier to reach into the vest than it is to pull it up over the pistol.
Another bonus is that when I get in the car, I don't have to move the pistol around because it's already at 9 o'clock.
I find that the vests (I have four of them ) work very well for a number of reasons. First, they hide the pistol well. Even a "lumpy" pistol will disappear under the vest. Second, they don't stick to the pistol when you move around. I have this problem with untucked t-shirts. Third, they do not ride up over your waist. Properly sized, the elastic band at the bottom will not ride up above the belt, no matter how hard I try. Fourth, the vest is a very versatile garment. I can wear it just about anywhere, with varying levels of formallty. Finally, they are very inexpensive.
Does anyone else tried fleece vests for cover garments? Did it work? Any comments?
For a picture of what I'm talking about:
Fleece vest at REI
Since I started wearing my vest again here as the weather gets colder, I've noticed that it makes an excellent concealment garment.
With the vest I usually carry IWB cross-draw at 9 o'clock, with the vest halfway open. (I carry a Republic Arms Patriot 45 most of the time). Since I am sitting most of the time, this is a lot more comfortable than 4 o'clock or 2 o'clock (or even my SmartCarry crotch holster). I find that cross draw works better for me than strong-side because it is easier to reach into the vest than it is to pull it up over the pistol.
Another bonus is that when I get in the car, I don't have to move the pistol around because it's already at 9 o'clock.
I find that the vests (I have four of them ) work very well for a number of reasons. First, they hide the pistol well. Even a "lumpy" pistol will disappear under the vest. Second, they don't stick to the pistol when you move around. I have this problem with untucked t-shirts. Third, they do not ride up over your waist. Properly sized, the elastic band at the bottom will not ride up above the belt, no matter how hard I try. Fourth, the vest is a very versatile garment. I can wear it just about anywhere, with varying levels of formallty. Finally, they are very inexpensive.
Does anyone else tried fleece vests for cover garments? Did it work? Any comments?
For a picture of what I'm talking about:
Fleece vest at REI