Lone star beltbuckles and old faded Levi's and each night begins a new day...

 

Lee Jean's or Wrangers. No stinking Levi's here.

 

I have 2 pair each of the CCW blue jeans and blue jean shorts. Adjust the Velcro straps just right and a full size 1911 just about disappears but the plastic shield they offer helps or use it as a pattern to extend to the bottom of the grip frame using a plastic Smead school work folder. It will fit in a pocket at the bottom between the the fabric of the pant leg and the pant pocket to break the outline of frame.

 

Wrangler jeans here

 

I'm a big fan of 5.11's Defender Flex jeans. A bit of stretch, very durable, and extra pockets in back that are not noticeable. They are a bit pricey, but mine have lasted for years already.

 

Another vote for 5.11.... Won me away from a life in Levi's... 5.11 Defender flex straight are the only jeans I buy now....

 

Packin T, wore one today under a Hoodie while runny errands today. Super concealed and easy to wear while sitting in a car.

 

Still wearing the wife beater I guess?

 

Wrangler or Magellan (Academy brand) jeans.

 

 

Cinch jeans for me. Cheapo wranglers varied too much in size, plus they’re too thick for kali summers. Won’t go back to Levi’s for obvious reasons.

 

Funny, when I used to spend a lot of time in the saddle, everyone said go Wranglers. The single most uncomfortable pair of Jean's I ever tried, so I went Lee relaxed. Now that I don't ride anymore, they work when I can't find Lee's.

 

Kuhl Rydr pants with a Boxer Tactical belt.
Carhartt tough with a lot more comfort and a slight give in the waist so I don’t have to size up to IWB.

 

Bingo on the Kuhl Ryders -- I've been happy with that product for years now. Using a Wilderness Tactical belt.

If you like Ryders, their "Hot" Ryder is flannel lined and rocks in winter.

For jeans I ponied-up and bought the Triple Aught Design ones; expensive, but they are the without a doubt -- and after much searching -- the most comfortable, durable, best-looking jeans I've found for concealed carry.

 

Shorts in any temp above 25 degrees F. @khend1 @Kokopelli

 

.....shorts with tights under them for below 25 😁

 

Duluth Trading Company Fire Hose cargo pants and shorts.

I can carry a Commander in the right front pocket. They even have a muzzle pocket sewn into the bottom of the right pocket.

Constructed of a heavy canvas like material that does resemble the cloth covering on a fire hose. They last.
Very robust.

 

5.11 Defender, Wranglers and VERTX Defiant.

 

5.11 Ridge pants.

Not as baggy as most tactical pants. Lots of stretch. Very comfortable.

 

I’ve been wearing Tru-Spec 24-7 pants and shorts for over 11 years now, and all are still in use. The material dries out quickly, and they have an internal elastic type expansion on each side, so the same size pants can be used for OWB and IWB without any bunching when carrying OWB. They have plenty of pockets, and there’re two “built in” mag pouches inside each cargo pocket.

I’ve never so much as lost even one button off of any. They use good hardware, have a very useful design, and are obviously made to last.

 

Wrangler jeans

 

I am in the process of doing the same. I am pretty sure 5.11 is printing the color on some of their jeans and that is in fact what is coming off on my hands and furniture.

 

I am surprised that nobody is using specialized pants for concealed carry.

 

Most of the specialized pants make you look like you are headed to a SWAT convention while walking through Walmart. I like to blend in and not be picked out as a Target. I wear 5.11s because they look like normal jeans, and still have magazines pockets at the hips. Plus they are very comfortable. For the range, maybe 5.11 Quest pants, especially in summer.

other than buying one size up for OWB, I find my belt and holster choice are way more important than the pants or shorts.

Not CCW in the middle of summer.... In shorts and a t-shirt... That's always fun... Anr takes a little thought... In gun, holster, shirt and shorts choice....

 

Wrangler Riggs Ranger Pants. I used to wear Duluth Flex Fire Hose but they bsed their no bs warranty and the price is to high for it compared to the wranglers.

 

I’ve never heard of CCW Breakaways til now. I agree with the others about the 5.11 jeans, though. Very comfortable and don’t have that tacticool wannabe operator look.

A bit less expensive are the LAPG jeans. They use a similar denim stretch fabric and also have mag pockets like the 5.11s. They don’t fit me as nice as the 5.11’s, but they still look decent. The LAPGs were a bit big on me around the waist, though. Their cargo pants are also relatively cheaper than other brands, but they shrink a lot when washed and dried in a drier. I’m a size 34 inseam, and they shrunk a whopping 2” after being put in the drier a few times.

I also tried Tactical Distributors McQuade jeans. Same comfy stretch denim with extra mag pockets. The waist fits true to size for me, but their overall fit is kind of weird on me. Kind of hard to describe, but I feel my body type may just be unique enough that they just don’t feel altogether right. I also tried Tactical Distributors slim fit stretch denim jeans, but they were more like skinny jeans in my opinion. They fit kind of tight around the calf area. I’m too old to care about that style, so maybe they’re designed for the younger crowd. Aside from that, their shorts and shirts are very nice and fit great.