Tactical/CCW clothing questions (Royal Robins and Wilderness belt)
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LOL. I don't know...29" is when you have to shop in the kid's section and I'm too embarassed to do that.
Besides, I need to buy my pants and belt 6" large for my Beretta
Besides, I need to buy my pants and belt 6" large for my Beretta
I wore my kahki RRs to a get together on Christmas and the lady of the house along with her mother in law both commented on how nice my pants were and how they wish their husbands would get pants like that.
I actually understand what LeonCarr is talking about. I have had the same attitude about other sports. For example someone wants to go skiing for the first time and they have to go buy all the cloths and equipment right down to the wind tunnel tested sunglasses and they don't even know if they are going to like it. Someone buys a horse and immediately starts dressing like a minor character in a "B" cowboy movie with the big belt buckle, hat (specific one for summer and winter), boots, certain jeans etc. Somebody buys a Harley and they have to start wearing a vest, get a couple tatoos, and wear their wallet on a chain.
But I see these pants as being different. Over the years I have worked at jobs where I was able to wear pants with cargo pockets. First BDUs and later when I worked as a paramedic for a private ambulance company. I always carry as much stuff in my pockets as I can get in there. Having two extra pockets is a welcome addition to me. Having a little pocket for my cell phone is nice so I don't have to dig though all my junk to get to it when it is ringing. The real deep back pockets make losing your wallet less likely. I bought my RRs after attending my first shooting school. I wanted to shoot as much as possible which means I have to stay on the firing line as long as possible. I don't want to have to keep going back to get more ammo etc. There is also a limit to what you can comfortably carry on your belt. After getting the RRs I went to my next class with magazines in every pocket and in my mag pouches. I was able to carry other little items that were nice to have on my person. They seemed to be cut right so I didn't split the seat out when assuming a sitting position. They seem to be the perfect pants for shooting. I don't really see them as being a "wanna be" type of item. And, I really like to wear them as a casual pant also, and they don't look bad.
I actually understand what LeonCarr is talking about. I have had the same attitude about other sports. For example someone wants to go skiing for the first time and they have to go buy all the cloths and equipment right down to the wind tunnel tested sunglasses and they don't even know if they are going to like it. Someone buys a horse and immediately starts dressing like a minor character in a "B" cowboy movie with the big belt buckle, hat (specific one for summer and winter), boots, certain jeans etc. Somebody buys a Harley and they have to start wearing a vest, get a couple tatoos, and wear their wallet on a chain.
But I see these pants as being different. Over the years I have worked at jobs where I was able to wear pants with cargo pockets. First BDUs and later when I worked as a paramedic for a private ambulance company. I always carry as much stuff in my pockets as I can get in there. Having two extra pockets is a welcome addition to me. Having a little pocket for my cell phone is nice so I don't have to dig though all my junk to get to it when it is ringing. The real deep back pockets make losing your wallet less likely. I bought my RRs after attending my first shooting school. I wanted to shoot as much as possible which means I have to stay on the firing line as long as possible. I don't want to have to keep going back to get more ammo etc. There is also a limit to what you can comfortably carry on your belt. After getting the RRs I went to my next class with magazines in every pocket and in my mag pouches. I was able to carry other little items that were nice to have on my person. They seemed to be cut right so I didn't split the seat out when assuming a sitting position. They seem to be the perfect pants for shooting. I don't really see them as being a "wanna be" type of item. And, I really like to wear them as a casual pant also, and they don't look bad.
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The reason I like the RR pants is the back pocket. They're so darned big, they fit rifle mags, shotshells, extra pistol mags, a Nalgene bottle (hard to move, but it'll go in there in a pinch), my Canon 420EX flash, etc. etc. etc.
The Wilderness belt just goes with it, like peanut butter and jerry.
The Wilderness belt just goes with it, like peanut butter and jerry.
I love the back pockets when standing, but occasionally my wallet gets in a bad position when I'm sitting in my Blazer and is a total pain in the butt, er, mid-thigh (the center console prevents easy access to adjust wallet). No pain, no tacticility? 
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I rather have my wallet down there under my thigh than behind my butt.
I carry my papers (dl, ccw and less than $40 of cash) in a shirt pocket. Makes the popo less nervous if I pull it out from there than from my hip, and easier to get to at the drivethru
In a carbon fiber wallet of course.
I carry my papers (dl, ccw and less than $40 of cash) in a shirt pocket. Makes the popo less nervous if I pull it out from there than from my hip, and easier to get to at the drivethru
In a carbon fiber wallet of course.
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I got some stuff from THinkgeek for my coworkers
Shirtpocket..yes, the pocket protector and notepad keep the wallet snugly in there. If it's too loose, the stuff there slips out too easily and shirt pockets with retention may be a fauxpas for business casual dress
I got some stuff from THinkgeek for my coworkers
Shirtpocket..yes, the pocket protector and notepad keep the wallet snugly in there. If it's too loose, the stuff there slips out too easily and shirt pockets with retention may be a fauxpas for business casual dress
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I find it quite comical that folks associate RR pants with concealed carry. It's a safe bet that 90% of the wearers are usually "wearing".
I have 4 or 5 pair in Tan. For me, they're just real damn comfortable. I wear them working around the house, IPSC matches, grocery shopping etc.. They even work as business casual attire when needed. They're also great for those longs trips in the car. The large back pockets allow my wallet to sit further down on my body not causing any discomfort while driving long distances. I find them to be more practical than anything else. Most of the tactical wannabe's in my neck of the woods seem to go for the desert camo look anyway.
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