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Wasn't it after Balaclava (Charge of the Light Brigade) that the French called the Highland Regiments the "Ladies from Hell?"

I've got a Utilikilt on order. We'll see how CCW works out. I was also told the Amerikilts are very good, and somewhat less expensive.
 
Well, kilts do seem to be becoming more popular. I know a couple of people that wear them, and that's in Minnesota...

Personally, I have worn one once for a Halloween costme,and I must say it was really comfortable, despite the time of year.

As far as concealment goes, I bet it's way easier to get to a pistol under a kilt than to one in an ankle holster...
 
uhm, some of the scottish regiments have been traditionally some of the more kick ass regiments in the british army. I'd like to watch some of the "dress" commenting types mention that to some of those gents sometime, and see how they fared...
 
The Ladies From Hell are better known as the The Black Watch I think.
A crack outfit.
Driving in full Highland attire can be uncomfortable if you are carrying a little extra in the midsection. I know all about it.
Robert Heinlein's Lazarus Long wore a kilt alot of the time. He had more places to hide weapons.
During the Highland Games up in Lincoln, NH the Police Dept wear kilts. They look pretty sharp.
 
I've got an Amerikilt, and have carried either a 642 in the sporran, a 642 in a Galco thigh holster (on the inside of the leg), or sometimes IWB. IWB is somewhat difficult only because A: I usually tuck my shirt in while wearing a kilt, and B: the belt for the kilt is about 3" wide, so it's hard to find a tuckable holster that will accomodate a belt that wide.

I would think SmartCarry would be perfect, though. :)
 
Wasn't it the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders that made that now-famous bayonet charge against the Iraqi's in the Sandbox not too long ago?

I'd like to watch some of the "dress" commenting types mention that to some of those gents sometime, and see how they fared...
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I'd like to see someone try that at a Highland Games some time. Those boys are big...
 
Wasn't it after Balaclava (Charge of the Light Brigade) that the French called the Highland Regiments the "Ladies from Hell?"
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nope middle of WW1, one of the scottish regiments (possibly the argyll and sutherlands) retained the Kilt as battle dress and were labeled with the above moniker by the german troops they faced.
 
Personally, I have worn one once for a Halloween costume,and I must say it was really comfortable, despite the time of year.
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WH, that must have been a scary sight! :p (Did you wear an anshanka with it?) :)

That's about the only time of the year I wore them, for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. NEVER go regimental in 90 plus heat! [Mister Rogers voice] Can you say "Chafing?" I knew you could.[/Mister Rogers voice]

:what:

Personally, I think there are very few practical places to wear a kilt while carrying. You want to avoid drawing attention, not attract it. That and I wouldn't want to be frisked carrying that way.... :uhoh:
 
OK - Now you lost me ! What would Arnold say about men who wear dresses ?

I think I have to go over to the Martha Stewart web site now and find out how to bake some cookie's -- I'll be back ! :neener:

PS : Make sure you wear some camo underwear under those darn things - I don't need to see ya on a windy day otherwise ! :rolleyes:
 
Psssniper,

I've got a well-worn workman model and I like it. If I were to get another I'd probably get the survival model only because it has even more pockets. It's really comfy in the summer heat and, unlike my dress kilt, I can chuck it in the washing machine. It's great for CCW: I can pocket carry a full size pistol and it uses a 2 1/4 belt so I could belt carry just about anything.
 
Kilts might be fine for you younger guy but for older men like me NO. The only thing that looks worse than an old woman in shorts is an old man with his skinny legs, knobby knees and veins. :D
 
Workman

I recently got the Workman from Utilikilts and LOVE it. In the summer, I carry a S&W Airweight in .38, and it rides just right in my right-hand side cargo pocket. There are lots of advantages with the kilt: 1. People are looking at you for a reason totally unrelated to firearms. Better still 2. The Workmans kilt's pockets are only sewn at the top edge, so they (the pockets) hang without being sewn to the pleats or any other part of the garment. Since it's made of cotton duck, it's a very tough fabric (i.e. NO PRINTING). I carry the S&W in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster, and it is BY FAR the most comfortable method of carry I've ever experienced.

Oh, if you wear one "traditionally" (see below), there's no more comfortable garment for summertime wear in the Southeast!! It's natural air conditioning, y'all!

BTW ... What do I wear under my kilt? .............. SOCKS !!!

If I can get my wife to help me out with it, I'll post a picture (I'm technologically challenged...)
 
I don't think I would dare... it's "scary" enough when I wear shorts.

My prosthetic leg is a very terminator-lookin kinda thing and it freaks the normals out something awful when I wear shorts, if I went for a kilt they'd probably call for a straightjacket team.

-K
 
i have been wearing mine for years, traditional kilt in mcfee tartan. i always carry, and i usually wear heavy worsted even in warm weather. i have seen firsthand what hapens when some poor slob makes a skirt remark, it's usually very entertaining and somewhat hard on the decor. as for the arnie thing, didn't we answer that question in 1918 and 1945? besides what about the leine and ionar, just as comfy.
pat
 
Workmans Carry

As promised, pictures. Gob bless my wife who had the brains to post these for me. I can use a gun, but not a computer. My wife can use both.

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They're all the rage at Burningman art fest

I lived in Ireland for 2 years,some guys over there take their kilt wearing too seriously and I almost got punched for saying "nice dress" :evil:
 
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As a devout Utilikilt wearer (when not on duty :D ) I have to say they do offer many new CCW possiblities. The large side pockets will swallow up almost any reasonable CCW handgun. I made myself a pocket holster for my S&W Ti-lite .38 that also holds a speed strip and it is never noticed. My latest kilt related CCW item is a Galco 'Garter Type' thigh holster. This holster carries the .38 on the top of the left thigh. The draw is casual sweep thru the front of the kilt. It is very fast, smooth...and most people don't recognzie
it as a drawing motion until I produce the .38. :what:

Add in a couple of folding knives in the pocket and waistband and some Hideaway knives (www.hideawayknife) secured in various folds and pleats and you're ready for a night on the town.

The downside of the kilt for CCW is that everyone is REALLY looking at you. Wherever you go, people are checking you out from all sides. When I go travelling or to special events with friends, they like to walk about 10 steps behind me, to watch people trying to watch me...without being caught at it. If you don't have the weapon properly concealed one of these lookie lou's is going to see it.

My recommendation for a first time kilt would be the Workman. The heavier material is easier to keep under control, at first. Just like when you first CCW and you are sure everyone can see your gun, when you first wear a kilt, you are sure it is hiking up, blowing in the breeze, exposing things :uhoh: when you sit, etc. None if this is true, of course, and afer a little practice you get quite comfortable with it. I currently own 6, Workmans, Originals and a Mocker. With the right shirts and footwear they are acceptable anywhere from a beach party to a formal gathering.

...and for you single guys, women who like men in kilts...REALLY like men in kilts. I have had women chase me across a mall and run down the street after me to talk aobut the kilt...and you had better have some clever answers about what's under the kilt! :evil:
 
A friend of mine wanted to see me in a kilt, I told her that would never happen :D. I probably would look good in it though, nothing like a 6'6" guy, wearing one of thoes :uhoh:. I think people would want to laugh, but they would probably be quiet because they would be afraid I might come over and "shut them up" :D
 
I've had one for a few years now, but yeah, generally only comes out in warm weather. One possible problem with carrying in one is that they can sometimes rotate a bit, being free to spin. Still, lotsa pockets and comfy, and nice wide belt loops.
 
I have found a minor downside to pocket carry in a Utilikilt

I carry a P32 in a DeSantis pocket holster. Works like a charm in trousers. Unfortunately, in a Utilikilt, the pockets are so freaking roomy that the holstered pocket pistol can "tumble around". I have to very carefully place it to make sure it stays grip-up. This would not be an issue with a revolver (who's natural weight would keep it at the correct angle).

I concur with all those above, kilts are indeed very comfy, and fun for those into distinctive attire. They do look a bit odd on those who are very skinny, but suit other types well.

That reminds me, I've been meaning to take a kilt/gun photo to submit to Utilikilt's little photo contest on their website. Curious as to whether it wouldn't get posted as "to controversial" to some customers, or whether it would get posted because nobody's posted such before.

On the plus side, a kilt is one of the few garments that requires you to buy a _larger_ pocket pistol. -MV
 
Matthew,

Before I made my pocket holster (which is just a formed pocket sewn to a semi-stiff slab of leather that fits the Utilikilt pocket) I had the same 'wandering pocket holster' problem. I simply got a thin peice of cardbaord and after figuring out the perfect position/angle I just duct taped the holster to the cardboard. It worked great and it's about as economical as you can get.

I personally prefer the Galco Thigh holster. It keeps the pocket profiles clean and is actually much faster for me than unsnapping the pocket and then drawing. You just sweep you hand thru the front apron of the kilt and you have your gun.

I was just re-readign some of Robert Heinlien's stuff and his protagonist, Lazarus Long, almost always wore a kilt with his gun strapped to one thigh and a knife on the other. (actually his 'blaster' and 'vibro-blade') :D
A man after my own heart!
 
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