I have bought both 511 and Rothco vests and decided to try the HQ Issue. My decision was based on price, appearance and utility. The cost is less than the 511 and Rothco vest with the same or similar design/intent. The biggest issue was the number of useless pockets and compartments on the other vests. I work in a gun store and shooting range and wear my vest every day. And I wear it both when I'm working and when I'm not. I have no need for AR magazine pockets that are only for magazines but nothing else. Some of the two have pockets that can only be reached from inside the vest and some have large pockets that are accessed from the back of the vest. These were pretty much useless. They could be used for EMT equipment, manuals, clothes but these vests are simply not practical for every day use. The carry pockets are okay but I carry on my belt and don't need them. If I had a small backup weapon it they might be useful. The 511 and Rothco vests seem to put pockets with zippers everywhere. And most are totally impractical. It's like a contest to see who can include the most pockets. Well this HQ Issue does not attempt to do that. I don't use all the pockets but so what. The cost is less, the fit is, in my opinion, better. I have had no issues with quality so far. I've worn it everyday for two months and it still looks good. No problems with zippers or other closures. Although I would like a more secure closure on the left side breast pocket because it's where I carry my Iphone 11 (big) but I'm working on that.
Overall, it's a good vest for the money, Less than the two I mentioned and much more practical. It works for me. And this vest does have inside magazine holders that are functional and work. Although I have laid the vest down and a magazine or two have fallen out. But if the vest is hung up like it should be that would not be a problem. And yes there are pockets on this vest I do not use but not near as many as the others.
Final grade: good quality (so far), good functionality, good price, comfortable and it covers my 1911 carry pistol on an OWB Tagua holster.
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Just received my late vest but I'm very happy with it. I'm 5'11 and 220lbs, the 2xl fits great(see photos) and it has some adjustable in it. Nice feel and workmanship all-around. I recommend highly! Gun and clips are barely noticeable.
