Ccw outside the belt
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WardenWolf
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It really depends on your shoulder width and what you're wearing. If you have broad shoulders, a jacket or shirt may hang down loosely enough to easily conceal a firearm. I own several jackets which could easily conceal even a full-size 1911 in a belt clip holster.
Of course, there's 2 ways of looking at CCW, depending on your particular goals and your local laws: one is to carry a concealed firearm at virtually all times, without anyone knowing you have it; complete concealment. The other is to simply give you that legal right, and also cover your butt legally if you happen to wear a jacket or something else that conceals your firearm while otherwise open carrying. Depending on your goals and needs, you may not even care if the firearm is visible under certain circumstances, so long as it's concealed the vast majority of the time.
So basically, you need to decide what your goals are: do you NEED 100% concealment or absolutely no printing, or is it okay if people can tell "something" is there when you move a certain way (with the right holster and the right jacket, a cellphone pouch or a large wallet in your pocket will print more than the holster). Or is it even okay if someone sees the bottom of the holster if you raise your arms over your head? What level of concealment do you need? That should be the deciding factor.
Of course, there's 2 ways of looking at CCW, depending on your particular goals and your local laws: one is to carry a concealed firearm at virtually all times, without anyone knowing you have it; complete concealment. The other is to simply give you that legal right, and also cover your butt legally if you happen to wear a jacket or something else that conceals your firearm while otherwise open carrying. Depending on your goals and needs, you may not even care if the firearm is visible under certain circumstances, so long as it's concealed the vast majority of the time.
So basically, you need to decide what your goals are: do you NEED 100% concealment or absolutely no printing, or is it okay if people can tell "something" is there when you move a certain way (with the right holster and the right jacket, a cellphone pouch or a large wallet in your pocket will print more than the holster). Or is it even okay if someone sees the bottom of the holster if you raise your arms over your head? What level of concealment do you need? That should be the deciding factor.
daveit
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XD9sc and Glock 17...
When I don't use my IWB Crossbreed Supertuck, I use a Serpa and an untucked shirt (usually with a vest)
When I don't use my IWB Crossbreed Supertuck, I use a Serpa and an untucked shirt (usually with a vest)
Two words my friend: pan cake! Get a good pancake holster that holds the gun tightly against your body, and a loose fitting shirt (button up works the best) and you will be in business. No more fat man pants! I learned this a few months ago.
weisse52
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Here is another option I use with my 1911's as well. Really holds tight to the body.
Galco Jak slide:
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=646&CatalogID=4
Like a IWB without the discomfort.
Galco Jak slide:
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=646&CatalogID=4
Like a IWB without the discomfort.
Check out the "Belt Slide Holster" at ......
http://www.activeprogear.com/22-belt-slide.html
They aren't expensive and not really noticable as a holster, so can be worn anytime.
http://www.activeprogear.com/22-belt-slide.html
They aren't expensive and not really noticable as a holster, so can be worn anytime.
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