Tuckable holsters - do they work?

[TheFrontRange]

I've read a reference or two to "tuckable" holsters here and in other places. These are IWB rigs that allow the wearer to actually tuck their shirt around the part of the handgun still above the beltline, correct?

How well do these rigs work? I'm intrigued by the idea but want some input before buying one to try out.

Thanks, all!

 

[Gerald McDonald]

I had a Galco deep cover for a Beretta Tomcat, it worked well but was a little slow to get into action. Slightly uncomfortable.

 

[Flashpoint]

I carry a Steyr M40 with a tuckable Highnoon. It works great as long as I'm wearing the right pair of pants. The only prob I have is the clip is a little to noticeable, but I may be just being a little self-conscious.

There has been a few times that my wife didn't even notice it until she layed her hand on it.

 

[Justin]

I had a job as a motel Night Auditor for awhile. Part of the job required that I wear a button-up shirt and tie. I carried a compact pistol in a tuckable Blade-Tech holster, and it seemed to work fine.

There are a couple of caveats, though.
Tucking your shirt in with a pistol is kind of a pain. Stand in front of a mirror in order to make sure it all looks ok.

Your drawstroke will suffer because you will have to untuck your shirt before drawing your weapon.

That said, a tuckable holster is the best option if you're in a situation where you have to dress up somewhat.

 

[Alvin Hammer]

Have been using a Milt Sparks VM-2 for a couple of years as a tuckable. No one has ever made an issue of it. It did take a short while to figure out how to wear it and get used to it, but then I rode the short buses to school.

 

[Smoke]

http://www.tuckergunleather.com

I have used some holsters as a tuckable that weren't necessarily made for that. Tucker Gun Leather are some of the better I have found.

If speed of presentation is an issue it may not be the best option.
Just another trick up your sleeve.

It is nice to be able to walk around with no vest or other item on and your shirt tucked in. If the clip showing is an issue; wear a belt.

 

[Pappy John]

How "active" can you be with these holsters before the grips pop back out of your shirt? Does keeping covered involve moving stiffly and impersonating a statue or can you bend over, sit, and stand back up without worrying about flashing?

 

[SoDFW Jason]

Tuckable works with Tucker, it's the only one I've found that doesn't give off some serious "printage"(If this word ever shows up in a Miriam Webster I better get credit for it ).

Try an "Answer" from Tonerguy, you won't regret it.

 

[Flashpoint]

Smoke

I usually do wear a wide black belt with my tuckable. It still shows alittle, but like I said I'm prob. just be self conscious. I made that pic at about 2:30 AM for the sole purpose of posting it on THR. That's prob. the reason I wrote "know" instead of "now". I know I can't spell worth a flip, but I'm not usually that bad.

 

[New_comer]

There are some nice tuckables at www.comp-tac.com or so.


They look like they're gonna work, but I don't own one so I can't tell for sure.

 

[MikeJ]

Galco has a new one called the USA that is a tuckable holster. It has their new J hook and appears to be pretty good. I took a look at it and tried it on and may get one for my 640 Centennial. I really like the fact that the new J hook is so unobtrusive that it is almost invisible. Check out www.usgalco.com for more information. Mike

 

[tonerguy]

There are some nice tuckables at www.comp-tac.com or so...They look like they're gonna work, but I don't own one so I can't tell for sure.

Greg at Comp-tac.com has some fine Kydex tuckable holsters and his customer service is great.

Success on a tuckable holster or any IWB is dependent on a good belt to keep the butt of the gun against your body - just like with an OWB/belt holster.

A good belt is a good thing anytime.

 

[Island Beretta]

I find them to be slow into action. In addition I developed a bad habit of checking that the 'tuck' did not become 'untucked'.

No longer uses them.

 

[Flashpoint]

Pappy John,
My holster allows me to tuck my shirt in pretty deep. Then I blouse it out a little and go on about my business. I do have to remember to squat instead of bend at the waist. When I bend at the waist the grip sticks out some and then causes the shirt to hand up between my love handles and the grip. Out side of the squat vs. bend there are no other restrictions on movement. Honestly, squating is probably better fo rthe lower back.

 

[No4Mk1]

There are some nice tuckables at www.comp-tac.com or so.

They look like they're gonna work, but I don't own one so I can't tell for sure.

I do own one, and wear it tucked almost every day. I will say that with a smaller frame auto (I carry a SIG-232) it works extremely well. With a J-clip it is almost completely unnoticable, and with a good belt it is very stable. There is absolutely no "printing".

Larger pistols are more difficult to carry tucked, if only because they cause a bulge at the beltline that is noticeable when the shirt is tucked in. However, it can be done and if done right the average person won't notice.

I will also second the votes above for Tucker. I just bought a TX Heritage for my USP from tonerguy recently and am very pleased with it. This holster is also "tuckable" although I have not used it as such.

Best of luck!

Lee.

 

[David S]

bought a Hidden Ally from High Noon holsters for my PPK.

i love it.
i work at a place where i have to wear a shirt and tie everyday. The Holster tucks in and with just a little bit of blousing, the Ppk DISSAPEARS! the only thing with the holster is that since its the slim model, it slightly collapses when the gun is out, so its a little difficult,. but not impossible to reholster.

after a while, you forget its there.
I have pics of the holster in a tucked and untucked positions, so i will try to find them.

 

[David S]

here it is tucked in..

and one of it worn in normal IWB mode, which is also very comfortable.

 

[TheFrontRange]

Thank you all so much for the info and the pics! I might try one of these rigs with my SIG P239.

 

[David S]

Go for the high noon, for the price, it cant be beat!

 

[Alvin Hammer]

I wonder about these tuckable holsters that have leather straps or plastic clips that attach to the belt. That shows there is something hidden. Maybe it is never noticed.

Sparks VM-2 attaches to the pants. The belt then covers the clips.

 

[Flashpoint]

David ,
I'd have to agree that the Hidden Ally is a nice holster. I neglected to ID the holster that I was using in my pic above, but it is a Hidden Ally also. I picked that particular madel b/c it collapses when the gun is not in it. On long drives I take the gun out and the holster is not even noticeable.

Alvin,
Honestly, truth be known, the general populace are oblivious to most things going on around them. Those that would notice a clip or a loop of a holster are few and far between. Even knowing the general state of mind most people are in, I still try to make sure that it's not obvious that I am packing.

 

[12GA]

I recently purchased Highnoon's Hidden Ally tuckable for my SIG220ST. I find drawing and holstering to be a cinch once you get the tension screw adjusted properly. Great holster at a great price, IMO.