Out with the Levi's in with....something else?

[Grip_Maker's_Wife]

Levis Strauss announced that they are banning guns from their stores. Customers wearing them will be asked to leave. This is after a recent incident where a customer who was carrying accidentally discharged a gun in a store.

My favorite jeans are not Levi's anyway.

Levi Strauss Stores To Ban Guns << CBS Sacramento

 

[JohnRippert]

They used to be all I wore but then they started pricing themselves into the stratosphere and I went to others. I kinda like the Austin brand that I get at Academy these days. Inexpensive and they last.

 

[Rustyt1953]

They are not "telling" you not to, they are "asking" you not to. Big difference.

 

[Nightowl]

They have been listed as anti gun for a long time. I quit buying them years ago. The last jeans I bought were Carhart. I actually like them a lot.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I gave up on that company years ago! When they pulled support on the Boy Scouts of America, I gave up on them! I've been buying Schmidt's at TSC for years!

Ivan

 

[Dennis]

Years ago it was hard to find Levi's that would last as long as they did when I was a kid. Finally figured out they they were using thinner fabric. Then all the other stuff as to ownership and above-mentioned.
Wranglers nowadays.

 

[Hotshot9]

I gave up on that company years ago! When they pulled support on the Boy Scouts of America, I gave up on them! I've been buying Schmidt's at TSC for years!

Ivan

Yep... That's what I wear also along with Carharts.

 

[kwselke]

Politics of the parent company aside, Levi's quality is not what it was decades ago. Their prices have always been high. I do have several pair as fashion statements.

I too have had very good luck with Carhart jeans (and their other clothing). The only place I remember buying Carhart jeans from is Cabela's, but their other clothing can be found at many stores.

Over the last two years I've become impressed by Wrangler products. If you need a relaxed fit jean, their Rugged Wear line is reasonably priced, good quality, and look like standard jeans. If you can fit in a slimmer cut, their Original Cowboy Cut 13 MWZ (Men's Wide Zipper) are a true rigid denim jean that get better with age. They come Sanforized and very stiff when new, but break in slowly and beautifully. I was just thinking about going to Academy today to buy another pair.

I did not know Levi Stauss had stores. Never seen one.

 

[old bear]

I haven't worn a pair of Levi's or any other denim trousers in 25 years, until last summers "Great Road Trip" when it was suggested I bring a pair of Wranglers. Which I did and I've been enjoying wearing ever since.

 

[Tom S.]

If Levi's or any other store for that matter, knows I'm wearing a gun, shame on me.

 

[TX-Dennis]

I've been buying the Academy house brand recently. They fit a bit large compared to the Levis - more like Wrangler, I guess. Decent jeans, and the price is hard to beat. $17.99 for the plain jane ones or 19.99 for the "fancy" styles. No, by fancy I don't mean the girly jeans with the embroidered pockets and tight legs that some of the young fellows are wearing these days.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

Carhartt jeans, shirts and coats, seem to be well made and might outlast me.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[Arik]

I have no preference in jeans. As long as the look good and affordable. I don't really care what their politics is either since I've never actually seen one of their stores

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[max]

I buy Wranglers and then have them tailored.

 

[rwsmith]

They didn't exactly.......

They didn't exactly BAN guns. They asked that people not bring guns into the stores.

 

[daniel lawecki]

I started wearing Wrangler jeans about 15 years ago I don't remember if it was price or fit.

 

[Marshwheeling]

I quit wearing Levi's a long time ago. I do not recall the reason. It was before I had any real interest in guns, so that wasn't it.

These days I wear Wrangler Riggs, which have a diamond gusset in the crotch, which makes them really comfortable. It also makes it easier for a short guy to throw a leg over a tall motorcycle. They also have a leather patch at the corner of the right front pocket, the perfect place to clip a knife.

They also offer Riggs in ripstop cotton, which I like even better.

 

[Krell1]

Duluth Trading Company "ballroom jeans" are said to be very good. A friend has been buying them now for a couple years and says they're excellent. I hesitate ordering them online because I'm hard to fit. If I could go to the store and see if they fit I'd probably go with them.

 

[mmaher94087]

I dumped Levi's when they shortened the fly by about an inch. Too difficult to get to the 'junk'; especially if one's in a hurry. I'm still looking for a replacement brand as I don't need "a skoosh more" in the butt either.

 

[Salty RI]

All I ware is Wrangler's, I tried Levi's once, my butt hurt from sitting on my wallet.

 

[JJEH]

Levi's who? I buy my jeans at Atwoods, for $9.99

 

[427mach1]

I buy Diamond Gusset jeans exclusively. They are made in the USA and while fairly expensive, they are constructed of very heavy denim and last me for several years.

 

[walkinghorse]

Wranglers seem to be the brand favored by cowboys!
But I did hear that bullriders and bronc riders were considering Jordache with sequins on the backside to get more gripping surface!

 

[Boudiepitbull]

I can't believe we can go 23 posts into this thread and not one person is holding the idiot who had the negligent discharge in the store even slightly responsible. Really!?

 

[cmort666]

As my mother is fond of telling me, I'm not a "fashion plate".

Whatever they sell at Target is more than good enough to wear to the Chinese buffet.

 

[cmort666]

I can't believe we can go 23 posts into this thread and not one person is holding the idiot who had the negligent discharge in the store even slightly responsible. Really!?

He's responsible for his own actions, not me.

 

[retiredbadge8091]

I like jeans and have both Levi jeans and Wranglers, however, I've started wearing five pocket jean cut "sun tans" as my dad used to call them. They fit like jeans but look just a little nicer in a variety of situations. The ones I buy come from Costco and wear the Kirtland brand.

As far as stores banning ccw goes, it's interesting that a business open to the public would choose to deny a constitutional right based on a single incident.

 

[30-30remchester]

This brings up a subject that has very different points of view. When I carry concealed it is because open carry frightens the masses. I never have a chamber loaded carry piece. I would rather be perforated by some bad guy than accidentally shoot some stranger. I have witnessed many dangerous carry situations over the years. Nobody has yet to mention the guys bad gun handling skills and the poor gun safety and the potential maimed or killed bystanders. These types of incidents will get us back to the days of no carry anywhere anytime.

 

[cmort666]

As far as stores banning ccw goes, it's interesting that a business open to the public would choose to deny a constitutional right based on a single incident.

It's what's called "magical thinking". In that alternate reality, a sign will stop somebody bent on committing murder from carrying a gun to do so.

 

[cmort666]

I never have a chamber loaded carry piece. I would rather be perforated by some bad guy than accidentally shoot some stranger.

1. How will you "accidentally shoot some stranger" with a holstered firearm?
2. How would you carry a five shot revolver? With an empty chamber under the hammer, giving you a "four shooter"?
3. Would you rather have an assailant disarm you while you're trying to load an unloaded gun, and shoot you with your own firearm, then possibly turn it on other innocent victims?

I suspect you haven't really thought this out...