Anyone have suggestions for good range pants. Don't need to be actual tactical pants, I was thinking hiking pants maybe. I've tried some tactical pants and I really don't need 1000 pockets and they're all too baggy. One pair the calf section was larger than the thigh haha. Who is built like that? Looking for a happy medium between regular jeans and pants that were attacked with a cargo pocket grenade.
Range Pants?
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Olon
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Any reason jeans aren't working out?
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whughett
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Cargo shorts in khaki color. 
Corpral_Agarn
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If i'm teaching at the range it's slacks of some kind (I work in an office during the day).
If I am going to the range for practice, it's jeans (usually wranglers).
If I am headed to a match it's 5.11 or Vertx (sorta the uniform).
5.11 finally started making some pants without the plethora of pockets I'll probably try out someday.
If I am going to the range for practice, it's jeans (usually wranglers).
If I am headed to a match it's 5.11 or Vertx (sorta the uniform).
5.11 finally started making some pants without the plethora of pockets I'll probably try out someday.
Olon
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You might get used to it. I've worked in SE florida as a mechanic with a custom crew and wore nothing but full weight, 100% cotton wrangler jeans. Starched, at that. Being a Nebraska boy it took a bit to get used to it but once I grew gills (to breathe that water Floridians call air) get used to it I did.
Edit: obviously theres a comfort threshold for everybody. Khakis are a nice option too but less durable if that's a concern
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Olon
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I would agree khakis are nice for summer.
badkarmamib
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I don't buy jeans anymore, I have switched to Tru-Spec 24/7 pants (the blend, not the 100% cotton). Less sweating/chafing in the summer, still comfortable in 40 degrees. I like them so much that, despite the fact that my work uniforms are paid for, I got permission to buy my own Tru-Spec pants.
JeeperCreeper
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Wrangler Outdoor cargos from Walmart. Synthetic but soft. $20. Stretch and wear nicely.
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Mauser lover
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I swore off jeans. Most of them are too tight on my thighs anyway (please, refrain from snorting. The bicycle as well as my genetic composition dictates this wardrobe). The only trousers I purchase are slacks for church (rarely, because I don't really wear them out very fast), fleece lined cargo pants for those cold days in winter, or Dickies uniform cargo pants. They are a heavy blend, which doesn't make them the coolest in the summer, but thistles don't stick! Cargo pockets, but only two of them. Look sharp enough for the office, and even the church services when the Pastor doesn't wear a tie (you know, that in-between look. Sharp casual, or whatever you might call it). $25 or so, and they last a good long time, and far more comfortable than jeans! I wear them just about every day, so that's what I take to the range.
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Warm to hot, shorts. Leather moccasin house shoes.
Cool to warm, probably jogging pants. Tennis shoes.
Cool to brisk, jeans. Tennis shoes or memory foam sketchers
Cold, stay home.
Cool to warm, probably jogging pants. Tennis shoes.
Cool to brisk, jeans. Tennis shoes or memory foam sketchers
Cold, stay home.
entropy
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July-Kahkis or kahki shorts.
Dec. Jeans or Carhartt bibs.
Dec. Jeans or Carhartt bibs.
Chuck R.
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Informal practice 90% of the time just jeans or cargo shorts.
Matches & Classes 90% of the time 5.11 cargos. Mostly because I wear them for work and have a a lot.
Matches & Classes 90% of the time 5.11 cargos. Mostly because I wear them for work and have a a lot.
Armored farmer
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I have been contemplating posting about my new favorite Jean's anyway, so I will add it to the conversation here.
I go through jeans like they're made of tissue paper, so I'm constantly on the lookout for good work jeans.
I found a brand that works for my needs, and they have a couple of interesting features to boot.
they are Ariat (contemporary cowboy) brand. Rebar M4 is the model. They have a bit if stretch, and a bit of extra room. The watch pocket of this model will completely conceal my lcp?^^^^^.
There is also a knife pocket stitched into the front pocket(shown here with my Kershaw Leek)
I use the knife pocket for my ink pen, but it works for a knife or spare magazine.
These jeans are perhaps a bit heavier than most.
Maybe they would be good range jeans..?
I go through jeans like they're made of tissue paper, so I'm constantly on the lookout for good work jeans.
I found a brand that works for my needs, and they have a couple of interesting features to boot.
they are Ariat (contemporary cowboy) brand. Rebar M4 is the model. They have a bit if stretch, and a bit of extra room. The watch pocket of this model will completely conceal my lcp?^^^^^.There is also a knife pocket stitched into the front pocket(shown here with my Kershaw Leek)
I use the knife pocket for my ink pen, but it works for a knife or spare magazine. These jeans are perhaps a bit heavier than most.
Maybe they would be good range jeans..?
earlthegoat2
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Call me a ninja but I wear 5.11 Tac Lites for everything. They are all I own for everyday wear. For my climate and use, the advantages are many with few disadvantages (cost).
I’ve been wearing this style trouser since they were sold under the Royal Robbins brand.
I’ve been wearing this style trouser since they were sold under the Royal Robbins brand.
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I wear the same shorts to the range that I wear anywhere else. I keep threatening to buy a kilt but my wife just laughs at me.
If it's cold enough, very rarely here in north Texas, I wear a pair of Redhead pants I picked up at Walmart just for that purpose.
If it's cold enough, very rarely here in north Texas, I wear a pair of Redhead pants I picked up at Walmart just for that purpose.
I wear whatever I have on at the time. Always long pants, even when it is 99 degrees and 75% RH. I wear jeans most of the time when not at work, but multi pocket work pants when I work at the property. Something like these Wranglers, not sure what brand mine are. I also wore them to the two PRS matches I have been to. Extra pockets are nice.
You need to try some of the stretch jeans. Not only the waist band, but the entire pants flex and give. They don't have to have a baggy fit to be able to move in them and they don't stretch out of shape after a days wear. I've worn the same pair for 3-4 days and they still look good. I have some Wranglers and some Levis. I'll never go back to regular jeans.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wrangler-Men-s-Regular-Fit-Jeans-with-Comfort-Flex-Waistband/37611967
https://www.samsclub.com/p/levis-mens-505-regular-fit-jean/prod22990354?xid=plp_product_1_2
Nothing special for the range. Jeans in cool weather, Khaki hiking shorts in hot weather. But I do volunteer with a SAR team and we wear khaki colored tactical pants with green 5.11 shirts for our uniform. We did a group buy on the shirts to get a discount, but since we buy our own pants we can choose what we want.
I've tried various 5-11's and the Tru-Specs. The Tru-Spec used to be a lot cheaper, but not that much anymore. About 2 years ago I bought a pair of the 5.11 Stryke pants and like them a lot. They aren't as baggy as most of the others, but they are made with some stretch which really helps when climbing or any type of activity. Same concept as the jeans above, but with cargo pockets. They ain't cheap, $75, but I liked them enough to buy a pair in green that I hunt in.
https://tacticalgear.com/511-stryke-pants-battle-brown
With Tru-Spec over $40 now it is worth the extra for these 5.11's
Hunting in the 5.11's
whughett
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Just discovered there is actually a line of clothing made for gunning. Rothco BDU. Combat clothing.
Even got button flys on the pants. LGS carries a line, bought a pair of the “combat” shorts. Don’t think I’ve ever owned a pair of button fly pants.
Even got button flys on the pants. LGS carries a line, bought a pair of the “combat” shorts. Don’t think I’ve ever owned a pair of button fly pants.
375supermag
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Hi...
Wrangler jeans...summer, fall, winter, spring.
Wrangler jeans...summer, fall, winter, spring.
Buzznrose
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Wrangler Riggs work pants. I like the rip stop fabric.
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