concealed carry while dressing up
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What Kind of Gun?
here is what I have for my Glock26
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp?ProductID=95&GunID=50
This one you can tuck in your shirt
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp?ProductID=300&GunID=50
here is what I have for my Glock26
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp?ProductID=95&GunID=50
This one you can tuck in your shirt
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp?ProductID=300&GunID=50
David Armstrong
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Sounds like a good time for pocket carry or ankle carry.
dairycreek
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Recently had to go to a full dress wedding. Tux and all. Smartcarry the only way to go in a situation like that.
Often times, I wear my shoulder holster under my dress shirt. Short sleeve, . . . long sleeve, . . . just make sure it is of substantial fabric, . . . and a darker color and/or pattern helps also.
Additionally, . . . I often wear a vest or sweater vest to hide the outline of the leather.
You can also put on a good IWB using a second belt under your shirt and trousers and if you just blouse the bottom of the shirt a little bit, it is very hard to see any outline.
I also have been known to Mexican carry my 1911 inside my dress shirt, cross draw on the outside point of my left hip (9:00) and it is reasonably comfortable.
May God bless,
Dwight
Additionally, . . . I often wear a vest or sweater vest to hide the outline of the leather.
You can also put on a good IWB using a second belt under your shirt and trousers and if you just blouse the bottom of the shirt a little bit, it is very hard to see any outline.
I also have been known to Mexican carry my 1911 inside my dress shirt, cross draw on the outside point of my left hip (9:00) and it is reasonably comfortable.
May God bless,
Dwight
Dressing up has never been a problem for me. I just wear a jacket to cover up my 1911 [worn in an IWB] and keep it on.
For example, when I go to church I have three options:
1. Wear a suit & keep jacket on.
2. Untuck my shirt [looks too messy for Sunday morning, but will work for Sunday night with a flat-cut shirt].
3. Wear a sweater - not much of an option in the south except in the winter months.
I've considered ankle holsters, but they don't provide quick access, and your pants leg can ride up.
I like Magyar's comment about the tuckable holsters and "bulging hernias."
For example, when I go to church I have three options:
1. Wear a suit & keep jacket on.
2. Untuck my shirt [looks too messy for Sunday morning, but will work for Sunday night with a flat-cut shirt].
3. Wear a sweater - not much of an option in the south except in the winter months.
I've considered ankle holsters, but they don't provide quick access, and your pants leg can ride up.
I like Magyar's comment about the tuckable holsters and "bulging hernias."
Tuckable in-waistband. The gun is where you need it and out of sight. You can draw while seated and your access to the weapon is not impeded.
I was in Church on Sunday with a Springfield Ultra Compact .45 in a Galco Ultra Deep Cover and nobody was any wiser.
I believe that a primary weapon should be accessible at all times and don't suggest using an ankle holster for a primary unless you can draw while running for cover. Pocket carry and unconventional methods often restrict your ability to draw while seated or driving. Something to keep in mind.
I was in Church on Sunday with a Springfield Ultra Compact .45 in a Galco Ultra Deep Cover and nobody was any wiser.
I believe that a primary weapon should be accessible at all times and don't suggest using an ankle holster for a primary unless you can draw while running for cover. Pocket carry and unconventional methods often restrict your ability to draw while seated or driving. Something to keep in mind.