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holster for business attire?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:06 pm
by roff
i currently have the don hum 715 something for my p2000sk
at work i wear slacks and a button down (no jacket or tie)
is there an iwb holster that allows me to tuck my shirt over my gun?
i tried it with my current holster and it looks funny with just one section of the shirt not being tucked in
and i dont really want to go with thunderwear
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:16 pm
by AggieC05
DM Bullard out of Azle's dual carry (2 clips tuckable or just IWB)
http://www.dmbullardleather.com/1429711.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
High Noon Split Decision
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Merchan ... ct_Code=SD" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Comp-tac makes a couple
http://www.comp-tac.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
JMG Holsters makes one
http://www.jmgholsters.com/iwb.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
lots of options. Just depends on how you want to go. I have a split decision which i like ok for my KelTec P11. I am pretty sure I am going to get a dual carry from dm bullard and probable a carry belt as well. Do some searching on this board and you will find references on all of them. Welcome to the long road ahead and a holster box with trials and errors.
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Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:19 pm
by Keith B
There are quite a few tuckable holsters out there. The Crossbreed super-tuck is one
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/beltslide.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I have a Comp-Tac shirt tucker
http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=46" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; that works well with my Kahr PM9.
Others on the board may have additional ones they like.
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:29 pm
by roberts
Ask if you can try the holster in the store. I tried some tucking holsters and they don't work good for me. Carrying IWB with a jacket or untucked shirt works better for me.
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:31 pm
by PBratton
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:43 am
by gwilhite
roff,
I bought a 5.11 tactical undershirt last year that has a pocket under each armpit. I teach and have to wear a dress shirt and tie. Also, at the moment, I can't carry into my building, so I have to leave my Bersa locked in my vehicle. With the 5.11, I can leave one or two buttons open on my shirt underneath my tie. No one can see that, and I can reach inside my shirt and access my pistol.
I've had two problems with it: 1) it's hotter than I want in the summer because it's a solid polyester (?) stretch material and 2) it irritates me some (fabric composition, I think) and almost causes a rash. I have not yet used baby powder under it, but have heard that helps. One other minor inconvenience that I fixed was that the muzzle of the gun rubbed my love handle on that side raw (yeah, laugh LOL). All I did was get some of those adhesive heel pads (moleskin?) and stick it where the muzzle was hitting. Wife may sew a quilted patch there eventually. BTW, it DOES have a padded, quilted back to the pocket, but it just wasn't thick enough for me.
NOW, I just ordered a Kramer undershirt because they are made of net instead of solid. I'm hoping it won't be as hot, so I can wear it all year long instead of just the winter. I'll post again once it comes in.
I have tuckables, etc, and love them, but when I'm going somewhere that I will have to remove the holster or gun, then put it back on later (like to work every day), it's really hard to do without having to redo your shirt. THAT's the main reason I'm looking at the Kramer.
Check the pictures in the 5.11 Holster Shirt thread for the 5.11 but you'd have to go to the Kramer Leather website to see the Kramer (their pics are pretty small, though).
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:48 am
by AggieMM
+1 I prefer leather IWB, and it allows the shirt to be tucked very nicely.
Ryan
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:43 pm
by sbb
I use a Dakota Defender most days without a suit coat or jacket. I have had mine for a couple of years and it is just now begining to show some wear from the cocking serrations on my 1911.
http://www.kdholsters.com/iwb-defend.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:43 pm
by ls6tt
didnt read all the replied, but the supertuck i have for my 1911 works perfect. i dont wear a jacket everydayh but i tested alot of outfits when i got my holster in and it was great. i could wear tucked and dont notice a thing
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:38 pm
by SlowDave
I have a Crossbreed, and have worn it with the clothes you speak of, but somewhere between my build and maybe the size of my pants (not enough extra space?) and my rather large weapon of choice (S&W Sigma), it results in a sizable buldge. It is also difficult for me to get my shirt tucked sharply, the way I want it. I can use it, but feel a little "underconcealed." With an untucked shirt or with any jacket or any kind of cover, it is perfect. With a smaller weapon (most importantly thinner), it might be perfect.
For that clothing route though, I prefer my belly band. It offers excellent concealment even with a full-size weapon. Weapon is not quite as accessible as with the IWB, but overall, it is my choice when in "business casual" mode.
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:10 am
by gemini
I use IWB 98% of the time. I carry .45acp in various lengths. Usually IWB with a cover shirt. ie. T-shirt, camp shirt etc.
When I do need to wear it tuckable, I've had very good results with the Dakota Defender by KDholsters. I ordered the
"C" clips from Comp-Tac and installed them on the Dak Def. Makes the usual "tells" on the belt almost disappear. The holster
is very thin, has adjustable cant, adjustable ride height, body shield and is pre-curved to fit.
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:19 pm
by ELB
I have used the Comp-Tac C-TAC tuckable IWB for my FN Hi Power for two (or three?) years now. It has worked VERY well with T-shirts, polo-shirts, and dress shirts. I got the V-clips (the velcro ones) and I think these are superior to J- and C-clips both for "covertness" and attachment to the belt -- they lock the holster to the belt much more securely than the J-clips I originally had, and are virtually invisible. The only part of them that shows is the part that goes over the waistband behind the belt, and that is always covered by natural drape of the shirt, even when tucked in tightly.
Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:09 pm
by pbwalker
AggieMM wrote:
+1 I prefer leather IWB, and it allows the shirt to be tucked very nicely.
Ryan
+1 as well. I have one for my G23 and my XD 45. I love 'em!
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Re: holster for business attire?
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:52 pm
by Reloader
Any of Greg Kramer's products will fill the bill. I have 7 of his and 5 are for business attire.
http://www.kramergunleather.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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