can this be configured for low ride and how is the distance from the hip? will it obstruct the draw when you are wearing a vest?
2055889
I haven't ever tried to configure it for low ride but I do use this for idpa competition where I wear a vest. I find it easy to use with a vest and have no problems with obstruction.
2055890
The way it was sold it's not low ride. I don't know if there are accessories that can make it such. I wear it on a tactical belt so it sticks out a bit. Written on a standard pant belly IMO it would be close to the body but still allow good draw. Now with a vest, I really don't know. A vest could pretty much obstruct anything I would guess.
2055891
If your vest is for suty use, I would say don't use this holster. The retention isn't good enough. It can't be set up for low ride either. I use a CR speed belt for IPSC and it is fine when I use my chest rig for carbine. I am not law inforcement, but this is what my law enforcement guys comment. I also don't use the paddle version. I use the belt loop version.
2055892
You can utilize any number of Blade Tech holster accessories to change the position of the holster up/down or adjust the cant. Check out Blade Tech http://shop.blade-tech.com/attachments-c-81_124.html (particularly those that "drop" the holster) to see what's available and then see if Amazon sells that item. If you are looking for the vest to conceal a pistol then you typically would want a high ride. In general, a lower sitting pistol is easier to draw with a cover garment. The only potential issue is that a lower riding holster may not be adequately covered by your vest.
2282829
I don't have mine with me to test but I'd say about two feet? I wore mine while paintballing and it went from my back, around to my upper chest (and under a strap) with plenty to spare. I actually had to wind it through a MOLLE strap or two to take up the slack. (I'm 6' 2" so I suspect it's long enough for almost anyone)
1622134
You can adjust this to sit lower, I have mine adjusted to sit at my hip but will adjust longer and I am 5'5"
1847256
The lower portion of the straps unbuckle, however, they are not completely detatchable. The straps are thin enough to be woven through molle though if you are looking to kinda "secure" it to a vest. I ran the straps through the molle on my shoulder straps on my rig and it worked fine. Not great to have all those straps in the way for a quick "bug out" vest, but the straps will be out of the way and allow for smooth mag changes, etc.
567090
Yes. I didn't want one to restricting. This vest is perfect. Very happy with it.
303057
It's noticeable to someone if they are looking for it, more so in slacks/dockers than jeans. Also, it rides low enough that sometimes when sitting down the very bottom of the holster may show.
521793
You can configure it differently than pictured. I made mine cross behind my back and connects to my belt on the other side. It looks nice but is not comfortable for regular carry. Just a show piece. Pretty stiff.
504047
I love this for paintball and don't find it constricting at all. I play woodsball/magfed and I am able to move and crouch and still carry my gear securely. Be prepared to reinforce some of the cross-stitching on the strapping if you carry a lot of gear. Easy to do with a needle and thread or even some staples. The lightweight webbing that makes this vest wearable in warm weather doen't give some of the factory stitiching a lot to grab on to.
567820
The CC model appears to have had the corners "melted" or ground to a smoother contour. I would expect it to work the same.Comfort when sitting would depend on holster placement. When directly on the side of your body it should not interfere with a bent leg or pressing into your back. You should be able to make adjustments to suit you.
469163
I carry a 380 Bodygaurd and it is very secure. The shorts are pretty short, so I wear other ones over them, allowing for even more support. I haven't had any problem with the gun slipping up.
944468
Its fairly bulky, you could conceal it with a jacket or vest. Mine sticks out about 2.5" or so inches from my waist, with roughly 1/2" a half inch gap between the waist paddle and the holster frame. ~GilbertFirearms
376061
For me a hits a little too low, but I have a small frame. I think you would be okay with it without the extension. :)
575873
This set up is more intended for convenience and capacity than concealment. It is a very sturdy and reliable system and it is probably a decent way to carry a licensed small concealed weapon, but I believe the designers intended it to be used for easy access carriage and did not primarily set out to conceal. It wouldn't be comfortable under a vest, in my opinion. It is most comfortable over the outer layer of clothing.
888390
This seat is used on our sit-on-top-kayak and clips to front of seat and behind to secure the seat back. Seat is very comfortable, however, cannot sit comfortably with one of our safety vests. The boxy vest is finebut the open arm vest just doesn't work well.
1512188
The adjustments available allow you to customize the fit pretty well. Once I have it on, and especially if I use the small chest strap, it's pretty solid. I don't use this "off-road" though. I have a 6 block walk to my office from my car, lots of stairs and I load it up pretty good. For that purpose - solid.
519733
I would say yes. Although it's oriented to hold your firearm in either of 2 pockets in the front or 2 in the back, you can also twist it to whatever orientation that you prefer. For instance, if you do the hook & eye closure in the front, like pictured, you can then twist/slide the holster around your midsection to position your firearm on your hip. I don't carry cross draw, but I do sometimes twist it around so that I can carry on my right hip, like a traditional outside the waistband holster would position your firearm.
398577
This does not interfer during training and/or competitions. The only difficulty is while driving. I have a 29 inch waist and wear mine on the left, wrapping around to the rear.