Bartholomew Roberts
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I regularly carry a Browning Hi-Power, including in business attire. I'm also about the same size as you (a little heavier). I also carry a Glock 26 on occasion.
IMO, the only practical way to carry in business attire is IWB, either in a tuckable holster or a belly band of some sort. The Glocks aren't great for this because they are too blocky/fat and you can spot them by the bulge in the beltline even with a cover garment.
The CZ75 and Browning Hi-Power are both better from the bulk perspective because the rounded, lugged slide lockup lets the slide be a little slimmer and keeps the beltline bulge at a minimum. The downside is as all steel pistols, they are a little heavier and may sag in a belly band.
I use the same Milt Sparks Versa-Max II holster that somebody mentioned earlier in the thread for carrying the Hi-Power. It works very well if you can wear an untucked shirt, sweater or a suit jacket. It also works as a tuckable holster, although you need about a 1.5" belt to conceal the kydex clips and the tuckable clips are less comfortable. It also requires more effort to put your shirt on over it; but you can get used to it. You might also want to bring a shirt just for practicing since the clips can be hard on your shirts if you practice a draw under time stress.
I'd go with the CZ75 or BHP in a VMII for what you are describing. The other option is a belly band that can handle a full-size pistol; but those have some compromises as well.
IMO, the only practical way to carry in business attire is IWB, either in a tuckable holster or a belly band of some sort. The Glocks aren't great for this because they are too blocky/fat and you can spot them by the bulge in the beltline even with a cover garment.
The CZ75 and Browning Hi-Power are both better from the bulk perspective because the rounded, lugged slide lockup lets the slide be a little slimmer and keeps the beltline bulge at a minimum. The downside is as all steel pistols, they are a little heavier and may sag in a belly band.
I use the same Milt Sparks Versa-Max II holster that somebody mentioned earlier in the thread for carrying the Hi-Power. It works very well if you can wear an untucked shirt, sweater or a suit jacket. It also works as a tuckable holster, although you need about a 1.5" belt to conceal the kydex clips and the tuckable clips are less comfortable. It also requires more effort to put your shirt on over it; but you can get used to it. You might also want to bring a shirt just for practicing since the clips can be hard on your shirts if you practice a draw under time stress.
I'd go with the CZ75 or BHP in a VMII for what you are describing. The other option is a belly band that can handle a full-size pistol; but those have some compromises as well.
