Tips for tuckable holsters

[BerettaNut92]

For those new to tuckable holsters, try a few things, see if they work for you, your carry piece, body type, etc.

1. If the holster is only supported by one belt loop, such as the Blade-Tech UCH (which I use), try putting the belt loop more toward your spine (centerline) than usual. This is because you probably won't be having a magpouch on your belt to balance it out. It can get uncomfortable while driving, but it beats having your pants sag to one side. (ok I'm too skinny to fit in men's size pants but too prideful to shop in the kids' section)

2. To blouse your shirt (or whatever it's called to let it hang over a little) naturally, put your arms up and jump up and down. I find this lets your tucked shirt hang out a little but in a natural manner. Pulling it out by hand all around makes it look uneven and funny and I can never get it right.

3. Try a thinner belt. Sure, it won't support the gun as well, but the clip won't be as noticeable. But chances are if you must go in a tucked shirt, you're wearing a trendy thin belt anyway....

Your thoughts?

 

[Mute]

4. Eat a little more rice so you can wear man pants.

 

[Bruegger]

I have an tuckable "Answer" from Tucker Gunleather that I love.

I agree with wearing the weapon further South than normal, even for a rig that has two loops/hooks like the Answer.

A tip I'd pass along is wear a shirt that is plaid or otherwise multi-colored - it helps break up the outline of the concealed handgun.

 

[cratz2]

Am I the only one that really doesn't care if someone looking can tell if I'm wearing? I know Indiana is pretty different than the PRK but, I figure if the person looking can't tell if it's a Glock or a CZ, then I've done my job.

Good call on the 'not hand blousing' tip. If one doesn't want to jump for whatever reason, I can also suggest tucking in as normal and then while standing as normal and keeping your legs straight, touching the left side of your left shot, the right side of the right shoe, then touching each hand to each foot leaning forward. Should give you all the clearance you need for the day and a little morning stretching never hurts.

 

[LynnMassGuy]

Heh......."man pants." Man pants man pants man pants man pants. I don't know why I find that so ammusing!

 

[nemesis]

1. If the holster is only supported by one belt loop, such as the Blade-Tech UCH (which I use), try putting the belt loop more toward your spine (centerline) than usual. This is because you probably won't be having a magpouch on your belt to balance it out. It can get uncomfortable while driving, but it beats having your pants sag to one side.

An OWB holster "hangs" from the belt, it's only support, and can cause your pants to droop on the carry side. An IWB holster is positioned by it's attachment to your belt but it is supported by friction between your belt and your body. The only way an IWB holster is going to "droop" is for you to not fasten your belt properly. Otherwise, It's pinned right in place. I carry 24/7 each day and have always found that my OWB holsters sag much, much more than my old faithful IWB's and that is carrying a 40 oz (loaded) all steel Springfield Ultra Compact .45 ACP.

I can't see the point in moving to another position along your belt, it's not going to be held any differently but, as you have pointed out, it will be much less comfortable.

If your clothes fit and your belt is snugged to your waist size; your gun will stay put.

 

[BlkHawk73]

Been using a Mitch Rosen "Workman" (the original tuckable) for 8 or 9 years now. I have zero problems with droop. Like previously said. The fritcion between the holster and your body pressure keep everything where it belongs. The patterned shirt idea is a good one that I've also found works. Having the gun nd holster made of the same material (color) also helps it blend a little more also.

 

[BerettaNut92]

OK maybe I just need pants that fit

 

[nemesis]

OK maybe I just need pants that fit

Skunk, just think of it as a tactical decision.

 

[Glock_PhD]

Skunk have you ever considered carbon fiber waist implants. Tactical and man pants freindly.

 

[twoblink]

I think Skunk's pants sag to one side regardless