Reviews & Ratings for 5.11 Tactical Select Carry Pistol Pouch — 7 reviews — Page 1

I have been a fan of 5.11 products, and own several of their backpacks. Like their other products, this carry pistol pouch is well thought out. Sometimes an IWB holster just doesn't work, like when you have a backpack with a waist strap. Pocket carry doesn't work with a larger pistol. Maybe you're wearing a large winter coat and want to have access to your firearm outside of carrying it on a belt where you can't get to it. What to do? This carry pistol pouch cleverly disguises the shape of a gun, and is fast to open. The barrel is inserted into one of the two "wings," so the shape of the gun is cleverly concealed. When hiking, I intend to wear the pouch diagonally across my chest along with my backpack on my back. It would simply look like a convenient way to access candy bars and lip balm.

Do not consider this item a "f*nny pack." Some have written that the side pockets are too small for anything, and that there isn't much more room for anything else besides the firearm. That's what makes this product perfect. It's fundamentally a holster in plain sight. Those side pockets can be used, but I think they are there basically for disguise. The overall pouch is slim, sleek, fast, and doesn't scream "GUN!" As for size, my Glock 19/23 just about fills the inside space. You could fit a slightly larger firearm, but not much larger. Thank you, 5.11, for another useful product!

Since "fanny packs" are not quite as popular as they were 20 years ago, I had problems finding a comfortable and low-profile pack. I bought this not for concealed-carry, but as a small pack for daily wear. This fit the bill nicely.
Pros: comfortable, low-profile, and durable
Cons: why does black/charcoal cost so much more?

Fuctional product which provides ease for transporting. Cannot really carry too many other items. The product serves specific purposes for certain times. It is a good product to have when open carry and traditional concealed carry are not practical.
Pros: Makes it easy to carry a handgun
Cons: Cannot carry much else

Great looking and functional concealed carry pack. Holds tight against the waist and is not bulky at all. Hides firearm very well.
Care and practice in drawing the firearm should be done to avoid muzzle sweeping
Pros: well made, comfortable, fits full sized handgun
Cons: none really

Very good piece of kit. However, for my IMI Jericho 941FB/Baby Eagle you have to ensure that the weapon fits flat into the pouch before zipping up, or on pulling the quick deployment tab the top zipper can snag on the rear sights.
Pros: Generally easy to deploy
Cons: Zipper sometimes snags on rear sights