New trap vest required

[ips]

Is that a solid one rather than string

 

[S.Deaville]

No it's the version shown below.

http://www.castellani.brescia.it/index.php?sez=sel_colore&modello=002&c=

 

[ips]

No good then need solid. But nice vest.

 

[Jan Powell]

Chris Potter does Castellani vests. I don't usually wear a vest but these are very good. From memory I think they do blue and green.

 

[Les53]

My string castellani came from Aaron heading I think a solid one(called Olympic I think) is still available. Have a word with John Heading he will sort you out mate! Be careful with sizes Ian, castellani sizes are true size so 40 will actually measure 40. So if you need room for a sweatshirt or jumper best go to next size up mate.

 

[** Pending Removal **]

If I can help....

The London one is mesh back.

The red Fiocchi vest in the picture is the old one that may still be in production....I have had mine since 2007.... They are a strong vest but although mesh the back has a solid bit at the back from the waist upwards in a semi circle. I did not like it so took it off. It was some sort of support.

The new Fiocchi vests are made by Mr C and they are as difficult as hen's teeth to get. They are similar to the London vest but not the same and they have Fiocchi details on front and back....I have been waiting for one (and I am on their team :smile: ).

All of Mr C's vests are comfortable to wear, they are made for shooters and have just what the shooter needs.

 

[ips]

 40 will actually measure 40. So if you need room for a sweatshirt or jumper best go to next size up mate.

40 .............. i wish

 

[ips]

Thanks to everyone for there info.

 

[Guerini Guy]

Hi Ian  -  don't know if this helps but I recently wanted a new shooting vest and couldn't find anything I really liked, so I took an old one to a local dressmaker who agreed to take on the project, confirmed the design I wanted, chose the colour scheme and materials, and had it made to measure.

She did a really nice job, completed in five weeks which included her being on holiday for 10 days, I got exactly what I wanted, and in the end it only costed a few more pounds than a top range off the peg vest !!!

Couldn't hurt to phone a couple of local dressmakers to see if they may be interested ?

 

[Growl]

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

try a neoprene kidney belt (bit like a warming version of a weight trainers belt) I used to use one on my motorbike rides, great bit of kit for keeping the lower back nice and snug, won't break the bank, then you can get a pretty string vest to shoot in :hi:

 

[ips]

I wear on pretty much all the time mate, at work and shooting but not during sex as it chaffes the wife

 

[ips]

Hi Ian  -  don't know if this helps but I recently wanted a new shooting vest and couldn't find anything I really liked, so I took an old one to a local dressmaker who agreed to take on the project, confirmed the design I wanted, chose the colour scheme and materials, and had it made to measure.

She did a really nice job, completed in five weeks which included her being on holiday for 10 days, I got exactly what I wanted, and in the end it only costed a few more pounds than a top range off the peg vest !!!

Couldn't hurt to phone a couple of local dressmakers to see if they may be interested ?

Thats not a bad idea I have an equine dress maker down the road who has done some bespoke stuff for the wife I think you may be onto something there, cheers

 

[Nick Selby]

Thats not a bad idea I have an equine dress maker down the road who has done some bespoke stuff for the wife I think you may be onto something there, cheers

http://www.montrosegunsandtackle.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=129&product_id=2632

I've bought this one recently. It's a solid back one (with a large back pocket, chest pocket, 2 double front pockets, towel hooks). It is dark green but if you don't mind the colour, it's a great vest.

 

[SoR]

Just saw a krieghoff solid back vest on fleabay for 89 quid that looks good you are still shooting that lovely k80 Ian ? (Alan rhone eBay shop)

 

[bigolbear]

I just received one of these very pleased ,http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/product.aspx?pf_id=1C7G

solid down the middle of the back 

 

[ips]

Ooh that looks very nice so is it just mesh at the sides also are there rear pockets ?

 

[bigolbear]

No rear pockets , two side hoops 

 

[ips]

Thanks for that expensive but looks good

 

[Skeet UK]

Ooh that looks very nice so is it just mesh at the sides also are there rear pockets ?

 

[ips]

I just received one of these very pleased ,http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/product.aspx?pf_id=1C7G

solid down the middle of the back

Is the sizing on the label correct ?

As according to beretta i am an xl and am a 44"