For a long time I would wear a Northface fleece jacket on cool/cold days. However over this past winter, my fleece suffered an unfortunate accident while I was shoveling snow and ripped apart on me. I was going to go for the budget friendly approach and try sewing the thing back together but decided to forget that idea and buy myself something nice and useful. I could have gotten another Northface, but I really wanted something that would be more durable and adaptable to my shooting activities. For those of you who don't already know, I shoot a lot of sporting clays. With clay shooting, your arms and body are in consistent motion as you follow the clay for the shot. With that being said, the adjustable cuffs with the thumb holes worked out great at keeping the jacket put. The reinforced panels around the shoulder area were great at helping to keep the butt of the gun set and not loose its position on your shoulder. The jacket is warm and loose enough to allow you to layer up a bit. Last but not least, I actually liked the drop down stadium seat because I could put my butt down on any wet surface around the course. Why is it always that the little things make the most difference ?
Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points
Claim to Fame: Comfortable and warm protection that is functional in every day wear.
Target Market: Shooters, gun enthusiasts and those of us with a tactical mindset.
FNB's: (Features and Benefits of this product)
- Reinforced with abrasion panels in key areas like shoulders and elbo.
- Drop down stadium seat
- Adjustable cuffs with thumb holes
- Removable hood
- 2 shoulder Velcro shoulder patch panels
- Variety of interior and exterior pockets
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?: Black and green are the only color options that Beretta offers this jacket in.
What others are saying?: The only reviews that I could find on this item were on the Beretta USA site. Also, there were only 2 reviews posted. I shared them both below. If you average both review together, the fleece receives 4.5 out of 5 stars.
- "Great jacket. Well made". 5 out of 5 stars
- "Overall this is a great fleece, I however am very disappointed with the internal concealed carry pickets. My 45 will tear right through the lightweight fabric and fall out through the cheap Velcro! Otherwise I love the fleece". 4 out of 5 stars
Price Point:
I need it now! Availability: I have only found this fleece available on-line at Beretta USA and Midway USA
Our Rating:
+-Durable and warm +-Allows for layering up without feeling bulky +-Drop down stadium seating allows you to sit on any wet surface around you +-Adjustable cuffs and thumb holes keep the jacket put around your arms/hands +-Velcro patch panels allow you to customize your fleece's look
Score: 9.0 Amazing
Jared prefers Simon Peter Sport Company for all his FFL needs.
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