Hi all,

Concerning concealed carry... looking at the IWB holsters. It looks like those can only be used if you are wearing an untucked shirt. Is that correct or am I not looking at them correctly?

Thanks,

bluesticky

Thanks guys. Now I know what to look for when holster shopping.

bluesticky

Tucking works with the properly designed clips. It's somewhat of a pain to get the shirt to look natural AND the clips are exposed afterwards. It is also highly recommended that you purchase a 'gun' belt because you need something stout enough to keep the gun from sagging while making sure your pants don't have that cinched potato sack look.

I have the CompTac Spartan and wore out a 5.11 stiff leather 'gun' belt with an M&P 9c.

Since then, I use the following solution....

http://www.ak47.net/forums/t_5_23/119307_New_Holster_for_my_Kahr_CM9.html

The above solution is VERY comfortable and no clips show. If you bend over, the gun will still print and someone can still inadvertently touch your gun when they approach from behind. I've had this happen during business situations as well as social situations. Also, It does look odd when you bend at the knees while keeping your back straight while picking up a pen...

When I don't want the gun to print and / or be accidentally touched I use a customized 3Speed holster. NO ONE knows I'm carrying my M&P 9c along with a 17rd magazine.

I don't know about anyone else, but when I'm wearing a suit or a sport coat there has hardly ever been a time that I will keep that jacket on during the entire outing. At the very least I remove it for the car / SUV.

I've carried tucked over with a Comp-tac CTAC many times. I don't particularly like it. It's a bit of a pain getting dressed (getting the shirt tucked well over the holster) to look normal. Unless you get the velcro style clips that go behind the belt only, the clips will be visible. I also feel like it's a bit noticeable still in that the belt does not go smoothly around the shape of your body in that particular spot. I work with quite a few people who carry IWB tucked and, while I am looking for it and know what to look for, I find it quite noticeable.

For concealed carry with business casual dress, my answer is ankle carry.

I have carried while tucked and it was weird getting my shirt just right, but after that it was like carrying any other way, IWB. Black clips on a black belt and no one looking at my waist area. I have noticed that a smaller gun works better (I was carrying a M&P full size, then tried a compact model) and its a lot bigger difference tucked than untucked.

I would carry no matter what, and if it doesnt work for you, then you may need to try another method of carry, or a different carry setup. I have been thinking a JFrame in a CTAC would be a very concealable package tucked or not.

And remember, some holster setups offer different clip setups (CompTac comes to mind) that can change the look of your belt, hiding it more.

Maybe I haven't spent enough time experimenting, but I could never make "tucked" IWB carry work. I looked like I had a big growth on my hip, and if I moved the gun further back it just looked like I had a growth on my ass instead.

I carry a Glock 19 IWB with a tucked in polo for work. I use the Galco Sky Ops and have been very happy with it.

Depending on the weather and how I'm dressed I use a couple options:
Warm weather light golf shirt = P64 in ankle holster
Warm weather heavier shirt = P64 in belly band holster
Cold weather = J frame in belt slide under sweatshirt

My wife prefers the belly band with her J frame all year round.

Pm9 front pocket.

^^This. I'm a big fan of Kangaroo Carry (google 'em). I carry every day and have used this holster exclusively for over a year now. Tucked, untucked, undershirt, no undershirt, T-shirt, Hawaiian shirt, polo shirt, tie, no tie, whatever. Pants, shorts, sweats, jeans, belt, no belt, whatever. No issues with it jamming into my side when seated in a car or office chair, and I can use the urinals in a public restroom with no problem. The only time I couldn't use it is if I have to go shirtless, which is extremely rare. When I'm in a situation where people are getting too close or huggy, I can clamp down my left arm over it. Nobody has ever noticed, or if they have, they haven't told me. Not even my wife. And since it doesn't require a belt, you don't have the belt accentuating the bulge on your waist. And I have not had to alter my wardrobe. With many IWB, you need to get pants with a bigger waistband.

The drawback is the draw stroke, which is quite unconventional and will require practice. But it is better than not carrying, which is what happened out of frustration when I was using IWB (I had a top-of-the-line IWB with a custom belt to go with it).

As background, I'm 6'4", 225lbs. I do need to wear business casual a lot, but hardly ever a suit and tie. I carry a Ruger SP-101 with a Bianchi speed strip reloader.

Does anyone make a tuckable AIWB other than the Raven Vanguard II?

Crossbreed Supertuck. Check it out.