[Brian D.]

Just got myself a new parka, and spent a few minutes getting rid of the dang built-in pistol snaggin' bungee cords so many coats come with these days. Seems like they oughta call 'em "louse up your draw strings!. Am I overthinking this, or will one or more of you out there give me an "AMEN?" :confused: I dunno, do you folks actually use those strings to wrap yourself up tighter in your jacket, coat, whatever? Sorry if this sounds Seinfeldian, just looking for some sage feedback on the subject...

[Sleuth]

This AM, when it was 14 degrees with a wind chill of 4 degrees, and the horses needed feeding, you bet I use the strings! I could see and hear anyone comming a long way off, and my rifle was not under my coat!

[carpettbaggerr]

686 in shoulder holster. 649 in coat pocket. Who cares?

[Jeff White]

I'm going to move this to Firearms Accessories.....

Jeff

[Brian D.]

This is exactly the type of "all sides of the issue" feedback I come here for, gang. Keep typin', I'm listenin'....

[TacticalSquirrel]

I use the strings depending on what the weather is. The one around my waist I usually have drawn tight as I like to tighten the jackets up sometimes. Othertimes when it's really snowy I'll keep the bottom ones tied to keep snow and cold air out. It all depends on what the environment around you is doing. It does make it toughter for carrying however. I usually have a rifle within reach. My sidearm is on my pant waistband which makes it very hard to get to, but so do the heavy gloves......
Winter is very difficult for CCW'ing.