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They perform as advertised and, with practice, are easy to draw and present from. Given that so many states are now "Shall Issue" states, such apparel items will surely be finding their way more often into the mainstream public apparel.
CCW Breakaway Pants: A Review
I read an article once, long ago, about a Sheriff who issued his deputies two guns: the duty handgun (I think it was a Sig) and a stainless steel Walther PPK/S. The standard operating procedure called for the deputies to carry the Walther in their off-hand pocket (opposite side from their duty sidearm). In the article it was reported that many of the deputies approached vehicles on traffic stops with their off hand in their pocket holding the Walther, ready to draw it at a moment's notice. Now there is a pair of pants designed specifically for such a carry option: The CCW Breakaways.
The heart of this pant design is the holsters that are designed into the front pockets. Both pockets are specifically stitched to hold a handgun in place and they have adjustment straps to help adjust fit. I received two test pair of these pants, one in Navy Blue the other in OD Green, and have worn them as part of my regular attire for a couple months now. The two guns I have primarily tested them with are my Kahr CW4543 and my Glock Model 19. By and large the pants have functioned as designed and as advertised. If there is any fault or problem with wearing them it's in my mind because I still find it difficult to get used to the idea of having a gun in my crotch when I sit down - especially a handgun design that has no manual safety.
Understand, however, that is not a critical comment on these pants or their...