As a devout Utilikilt wearer (when not on duty
) 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.
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
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!