It has a quality feel to it. Heavy but the perforations allow it to breathe. I wear a 2XL & this vest is tight! If you have a gut, be prepared to have a difficult time getting it zipped, let alone, keeping the bottom 2 buttons from popping open. It has taken several days but the vest HAS broke in a little & it's not as tight. The collar does rub on your neck. It's not that I bought the wrong size, it's just tight & needs to break in more. Sad thing is that I haven't gotten a single compliment or anything on it yet. Kind of bummed about it.
Cool factor is that the hex pattern matches my Saddlemen seat perfectly. Chest pockets are a little small, but functional. Side pockets are a decent enough size. Inner pockets for your gun seems good, but the thing is tight on me & there is no way I'm packing. I think it's a good vest. But I'm not 100% happy with it overall.