New trap vest required

[ips]

My old blue beretta one is looking like it belongs to steptoe and son.

My 12 mth old beretta string vest type one is a tad too short, as are all the current models on offer from beretta, I have a long torso (amongst other things) so fit is important.

So any reccomendations for good quality trap vest with the following criteria or close

PS - tried a castelani string one last week was very nice and good fit but I dont want string as I need to keep my broken back warm.

Good quality

Good length (ahem)

Not ambidextrous (definately)

Not mesh (or at least not mesh on the back)

No rear pockets (definately)

Breast pocket (preferably)

Towel ring (preferably)

Would like a grey or black or something other than blue oh and defo dont want red.

 

[Rhbjones]

In my opinion, Musto skeet vests are up there with the best of the best! A tad expensive but you pay for quality!

 

[Macc Ladd]

yes agree with that Rhbjones, been wearing one for 5years and it still fits comfy even with a few extra pounds!!!!  "might be stones actually"   1 would definately buy another next time.

 

[webber]

There are some Fiocchi ones on their way.

Made by Castellani.

More than that I don't know at the moment.

webber

 

[Lock Stock & Barrel]

There are some Fiocchi ones on their way.

Made by Castellani.

More than that I don't know at the moment.

webber

This one's in red, but I suspect other colours will be available.  Whilst mine's not Fiocchi, it's ostensibly the same as the one I picked up at T.A.V. Cieli Aperti last month:

Good quality - tick

Good length (ahem) - tick

Not ambidextrous (definitely) - tick

Not mesh (or at least not mesh on the back) - well, not all of the back

No rear pockets (definitely) - tick

Breast pocket (preferably) - tick

Towel ring (preferably) - tick - and two clips at the base of the strip of cotton running across the shoulders for your number for comps.

Edited to add the above info.

 

[ips]

Cheers

looks the job but cant tell on my phone how much mesh there is also is that Castelani ?

 

[ips]

There are some Fiocchi ones on their way.

Made by Castellani.

More than that I don't know at the moment.

webber

webber

when they arriving, if they are solid back not mesh i am interested !

 

[ips]

Best one i ever had was a Winchester one that i wore for years but tried it the other day and it appears to have shrunk since i last wore it 13 yrs ago, must be damp in my wardrobe or summat.

seems to me that the choice is somewhat limited unless you want string vest

 

[Lock Stock & Barrel]

Cheers

looks the job but cant tell on my phone how much mesh there is also is that Castelani ?

Yes it is. Here's a couple of me in mine - note the amount of thick cotton across the shoulders and down the ribs - virtually the entire front right hand side is suede-leather, including the shell pockets, and it has a suede pocket over the left breast:

 

[ips]

Suits you sir

trouble is i need warmth on the base of spine due to my sciatica even the slightest draft in that area is a no no.

Shame cos there really nice but i dont think they do anything but string vest.

Ps looks like you had a great hols

 

[Skeet UK]

Cheers

looks the job but cant tell on my phone how much mesh there is also is that Castelani ?

http://www.aaronheading.com/id2.html

http://www.aaronheading.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/castellanicatalogue2012.pdf

Mr Castelani UK...very nice chap apparently, will send stuff out and you only pay once you are happy with it.

 

[webber]

I'll post on the forums as soon as I know more.

webber

 

[ips]

Cheers webber

skeet

yes Mr heading senior was at nutty and sc i tried them on but as i say i need solid back panel cos of my sciatica.

 

[ips]

What about top gun classic or medalist ? Anyone got one ?

Liking the stone colour one

 

[Skeet UK]

Cheers webber

skeet

yes Mr heading senior was at nutty and sc i tried them on but as i say i need solid back panel cos of my sciatica.

If you click the second link and let the catalogue load, they aren't all Mesh...

 

[ips]

Oh didnt realise cheers will have a better look tomorow when i am on office pc cant see properly on me phone.

Cheers

 

[Blackstar Ninja]

As the first responder said MUSTO. Can't go wrong given what you describe in terms of what you want. A mate has spinal trouble due to a bike accident and swears by it... Too warm for me tho give me mesh Phew!

 

[ips]

Cheers will check them out. Any particular model you recommend ?

 

[S.Deaville]

I have just had a London Vest off Aaron Heading. Took about 6 weeks but no probs

And dealing with John his dad was a pleasure.