Posted: 1/30/2016 2:24:24 AM EDT
| Do any arfcom member use this jacket for concealed carry? I know I am late to the game with it, but I just acquired one. I want to use it to carry when wearing business clothes as my frame does not hide even my G19 well with slack and a tucked in button up. I don't have a Velcro backed holster yet, but I have heard the Crossbreed Ohai is a good choice for this. Any other suggestions are welcome. |
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Ever thought of going to a G43 to keep things simple since you already know the basics with Glock pistols and it can be easier to conceal? The reason I'm asking is because I'm in the camp that without training, matches, and practicing on your own, that type of drawing looks rather...cumbersome.
Good luck with the outcome, sir. |
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I have thought about it, been doing a lot of research lately on it. My concern was that the G43 was not really that much thinner width wise, which is my struggle. I don't know if there is a better way to carry or what, but when I carry IWB in even decent fitting clothes (not tight) it look like I have a 2x4 under my shirt in any position other than standing straight up and not moving. I figured learning another carry position and draw could possibly be worth it.
Now that I have worn the jacket a bit I do think it is much better for IWB concealment than my normal wool jacket. I can actually clear the holster without struggling like an idiot in this jacket. |
From experience, I'd have to say, don't have any consternation about the width of the G43. I'm 5'8", 175lbs. The G43 disappears IWB and I nearly forget it's there. I can easily conceal in anything from shorts, a t-shirt and flip-flops to a tucked button down, to ankle carry with no issues whatsoever. The light weight of the G43 is a great benefit when tucking it away...It's also easy to drop the single stack backup mag in a pocket and it not get in the way...
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