Conceal-carry coats and jackets

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These seem like a very viable conceal carry option.

I've only seen these advertised but have never been able to try one on (they have not had any at the last couple of gun shows that I've been to).

I'm not sure what other makers are available, but SiGARMS seems to make a nice one:

http://www.sigarms.com/SigStore/ShowProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=43&productid=153

Does anyone have one of these types of jackets?
Are they effective concealment-wise?

Pros and cons?

Thanks for any input....
 
With the exception of one A2 at the latter mentioned site, I've not seen a single purpose-made concealed-carry garment that doesn't look like it belongs at a SWAT raid, a construction site, or a cowboy-action shooting match.

I will note that most Italian-made tailored suit jackets manage to quite nicely conceal a vertical shoulder holster without even spoiling the tapered line of the suit. ;)
 
Scott eVest makes garments (vests, jackets, pants, sweats) with more pockets than Sigfreid and Roy. Newer models have velcro attachment points that work with the 5.11 Tactical accessories. The law enforcement model has side zippers for access to a sidearm.
 
I've looked at those but can't find any that fit my style. When out and about, I'm more of a jeans and shirt, urban gear type person. No, I don't let my pants sag or show my underwear although I do confess to liking baggy (not excessively) jeans...with a proper belt.

Anyway, I have a maritime jacket by Tommy Hilfiger that has a 'hidden' external pocket that can be accessed without opening the entire jacket (if zipped). It holds P2000SK quite comfortable, inconspicously, and allows quick and discreet access.

Also have a rain jacket by Nautica with similar pockets, but more of them. The largest I've been able to effectively carry (read: quick and discreet access with no fumbling around for proper orientation/presentation) is a Beretta 96FS. With a cellphone in a pocket on the opposite side to distribute the wieght, no one is ever the wiser.
 
I unconditionally recommend (and use daily in the winter) the SIGARMS Concealed Carry Jacket in "tobacco" color, because it looks exactly like the ubiquitous Carhartt jacket, which is as close to invisible as you can get here in the Rocky Mt. West. The side pockets are roomy and the internal elastic "holsters" work well with everything from a J-Frame to a 1911 (although the big weight of the 1911 makes one feel "saggy"). Mine's a couple of years old now, so it looks worn...even better.

If I'm going to be in my coat all day, I carry my primary gun, an old SIG P225, in the coat; often, if I've already got the primary on my belt, I just leave my secondary, a Taurus ultra-lite J-frame revolver, in the coat pocket.

One thing I like about the jacket is that you can easily reach the gun while sitting in a car with the seat belt on.

I stopped by a friend's construction site on a really cold blustery day a couple of weeks ago, and one of his construction workers in a brown Carhartt jacket actually remarked to me, "Carhartt makes one hell of a jacket, don't they?"

THAT'S concealment!

Michael B
 
http://www.concealmentt.com/

I saw the guy who made these at the last gunshow I went to. They looked the fit very well. A friend (ex-Army Ranger, no gun slouch) of mine bought one and has had very good things to say about them.

Might be an option if you dont find a coat you like, you could always wear this underneath?
 
Scott eVest makes garments (vests, jackets, pants, sweats) with more pockets than Sigfreid and Roy. Newer models have velcro attachment points that work with the 5.11 Tactical accessories. The law enforcement model has side zippers for access to a sidearm.
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Unfortunately, their stuff is still "Fashion Disaster", for the most part. Their jackets have about as much style as a Ford Taurus.
 
I like that Sig coat. Looks kind of like a carhartt jacket.

I own a 5.11 trench coat, black. It looks great with a suit or even just business casual with the removable leather collar. Only problem is that when you put the weight of a gun out away from your body, it is going to sag and sway. Using a smaller gun helps, but does not eliminate the problem.

Even with the coat, I tend to like my firearm snug against my body. It's comfortable and comforting.

Edited to Add: Okay, just read MBane666's post. The sig jacket looks exactly like a carhartt jacket.
 
I have a nice jacket from Duluth Trading Company.
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/...ns_blazers_vests/85374.aspx?feature=Product_5

"No button-down look here. The mid-weight 100% ring-spun cotton denim is prewashed for a soft, lived-in feel. Looks great over a white T-shirt and khakis. We know you like functional pockets so we made 13 of 'em, two of which are zippered and full-sized, hidden underneath the outside patch pockets. Eight are inside the jacket – four of those are huge and have button closures. Four smaller inside pockets are sized to fit business cards, credit cards, and driver's license. It's cut full for comfort, has underarm vents and a rear center vent. Bi-swing back means greater freedom of movement; reach up without the jacket hiking up. Lightly washed denim. Imported."

I have no problem with any medium gun in a zippered dual side pocket - the extra material separating the two pockets makes the carry "no-print". There is also an inner breast pocket that's large enough for my BHP without printing. I can't carry "butt-to-center" like a normal shoulder holster, but carry reverse - butt outward. Pulling my coat open reverses the presentation & places the butt right where my hand is reaching.

And it looks nice, so i wear it a lot.
 
5.11 has (or had) a denim jacket with all the concealment goodies. I really like mine and wear it whenever the weather isn't too wet.
 
I have a London Fog trenchcoat that can conceal my full size FAL....I just walk funny;)

I have a leather jacket (non-motorcyle) from Wilson's Leather and my S&W 637 fits in the inside breast pocket. I like to carry like this because it is much more comfortable than IWB, it can't be seen when I open my jacket, I don't carry anything else in that pocket or put my hands in it so the pistol is secure, and the leather keeps the pistol from printing through the jacket.

It is a little slower to draw than a hip holster, but I like it because it lets me carry in situations where other holster systems might be discovered. I would prefer a faster draw, but in places where I might have to remove a layer of clothing and expose my CCW, my jacket offers a secure and hard to detect place to carry my pistol.
 
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I have one of the Sig coats. It is very nice. Heavy duty, warm, and it has an elastic holster on each side. It works pretty good.

My 3X enables me to carry a S&W 500 with an 8 inch barrel to Blockbuster, and not get noticed. (just a test, don't do that kind of thing for real) I had to put a 625 and ammo on the other side though to balance it.

You can get these from your Sig stocking dealer. (I am a Sig master dealer, hence why I got one of their coats to try).

The only downside is that it is a very warm coat. When you're outside and its freezing that's nice, but you warm up real quick indoors.
 
I bought a Coronado Americana jacket when George Hill did the group buy years ago and recommend it without qualification. It's worth more than what they charge for it.

John
 
I've found a bunch of jackets that will conceal the gun, but none have done a good job in preventing the sag resulting from the weight of the gun if you carry in one of the pockets.

So, I ended up with a leather sports jacket from Sportsman's Guide. Nice thing about sports jackets that one can wear them with almost any other attire and there is no need to remove the jacket when inside a store or restaurant. Also, if you size it right (which you can't when buying mail order, IMHO), in the cooler months you can put a layering garment (sweater) under it for added warmth.

In my case, I bought the jacket to conceal a Glock 19 in an OWB holster.

Now I need a good belt!
 
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