Reviews - 5.11 Tactical 71200 Performance Covert Shirt, Nickel Plaid, Large 71200-046-L Reviews - T5-S4-71200-046-L

Author: reichleay (verified customer) , Civil War history, antique arms, contemporary weapons, self-defense, competition, from Bloomfield Hills, MI on Jun 21, 2012
Pros:  Design, materials, construction, all good
Cons:  Haven't found any yet
Would recommend:  yes

reichleay wrote:

Have not used in tactical training session yet. Feels good with carry and offers good concealability. Look forward to how it performs in action.

Author: Cheech (verified customer) from San Francisco, CA on May 24, 2012
Pros:  Looks good, nice features
Cons:  Synthetics don't give/breathe like natural fibers
Would recommend:  yes

Cheech wrote:

I like this shirt a lot. It looks good, fits well, and is cut to avoid printing. It also has extra hidden storage pockets and Velcro side cuts (to make it easier to access CCW). I prefer the pockets on the non-"performance" model (which are accessible from the outside), but don't really use them. Nice touch, but not a deal-maker/breaker. Although, the performance model has faux buttons, which I really like. The non-performance shirt has snaps which, for me at least, are a give away. The only downside is the fabric doesn't give and has the overall feel of polyester. This makes it a bit less comfortable than my cotton shirts. However, it also helps reduce printing. I think the trade is worth it. Finally, it's cut a bit long to help keep the "C" in CCW. It sounds minor, but it can be a major help when you have to reach for something. In my case, I was on BART (the SF area subway) and there were no seats. I instantly fell in love with this shirt as I had to grab a bar without ...
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