Shoulder holster under a shirt

buzz_knox · February 2, 2000, 10:51 AM

Anyone ever tried this? I was thinking of a small auto (i.e. Glock 26 or Kahr) or a J-frame on the smallest shoulder holster you could get. Wear it over a t-shirt but under a loose button down shirt. Essentially, the same idea as Kramer's Confidant shirt/holster.

pluspinc · February 2, 2000, 10:58 AM

Buzz, I've done it and still do it many times. I've even worn my 1911's this way. A nice way to carry and under the left arm it is very hard to spot. Not the fastest, but seldom is it going to be a fast draw contest.

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Jim V · February 2, 2000, 12:02 PM

I used to do it with my S&W M-66 stubbie in a upside down Safariland rig. With the right shirt, it was not visible. If you wear a dress shirt get a heavy one with a little pattern, wear a tie but leave a couple of buttons unbuttoned.

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NAD · February 2, 2000, 12:59 PM

I think Ken Null made a shoulder holster designed for this with a revolver several years ago. He may have one for semi-autos now as well.

dvc · February 2, 2000, 09:27 PM

Ken Null does.. Its called the USH I think, and is a variation of the City Slicker rig.
http://www.klnullholsters.com/

[This message has been edited by dvc (edited February 02, 2000).]

Ulfilas · February 3, 2000, 08:41 AM

One of the ROs at the range I frequent used to carry a Desert Eagle concealed in such a manner (he's also a big fella).

jth

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JLee · February 3, 2000, 09:41 AM

Alessi has been known to make his Bodyguard shoulder rig with a Kydex loop on the off side that attaches to the belt but allows a tucked shirt. Have heard good reports. JLee

ak9 · February 4, 2000, 12:03 AM

Works great as long as you don't mind sacrificing a few buttons practicing.

bruels · February 4, 2000, 12:52 AM

Sew velcro strip where your shirt buttons up.
Sew up the button holes and fasten the buttons permanently to the closed holes.
It's faster than trying to save your buttons.

George Hill · February 4, 2000, 01:49 AM

Thread moved to Gear and Accessories.

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February 2, 2000, 10:51 AM	#1
buzz_knox Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1999 Location: Knoxville, in the Free State of Tennesse Posts: 4,190	Anyone ever tried this? I was thinking of a small auto (i.e. Glock 26 or Kahr) or a J-frame on the smallest shoulder holster you could get. Wear it over a t-shirt but under a loose button down shirt. Essentially, the same idea as Kramer's Confidant shirt/holster.

February 2, 2000, 10:58 AM	#2
pluspinc Junior member Join Date: December 30, 1999 Location: Mpls, MN. US Posts: 497	Buzz, I've done it and still do it many times. I've even worn my 1911's this way. A nice way to carry and under the left arm it is very hard to spot. Not the fastest, but seldom is it going to be a fast draw contest. ------------------ Specialists in the use and training of lethal force.

February 2, 2000, 12:02 PM	#3
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	I used to do it with my S&W M-66 stubbie in a upside down Safariland rig. With the right shirt, it was not visible. If you wear a dress shirt get a heavy one with a little pattern, wear a tie but leave a couple of buttons unbuttoned. ------------------ *Ne Conjuge Nobiscum* "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

February 2, 2000, 12:59 PM	#4
NAD Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Posts: 169	I think Ken Null made a shoulder holster designed for this with a revolver several years ago. He may have one for semi-autos now as well.

February 2, 2000, 09:27 PM	#5
dvc Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1999 Posts: 387	Ken Null does.. Its called the USH I think, and is a variation of the City Slicker rig. http://www.klnullholsters.com/ [This message has been edited by dvc (edited February 02, 2000).]

February 3, 2000, 08:41 AM	#6
Ulfilas Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 1999 Posts: 297	One of the ROs at the range I frequent used to carry a Desert Eagle concealed in such a manner (he's also a big fella). jth ------------------ Don't give me a "smarter" gun. Make me a smarter shooter

February 3, 2000, 09:41 AM	#7
JLee Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Posts: 23	Alessi has been known to make his Bodyguard shoulder rig with a Kydex loop on the off side that attaches to the belt but allows a tucked shirt. Have heard good reports. JLee

February 4, 2000, 12:03 AM	#8
ak9 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx., USA Posts: 601	Works great as long as you don't mind sacrificing a few buttons practicing.

February 4, 2000, 12:52 AM	#9
bruels Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1998 Location: Hayden, ID, USA Posts: 1,102	Sew velcro strip where your shirt buttons up. Sew up the button holes and fasten the buttons permanently to the closed holes. It's faster than trying to save your buttons.

February 4, 2000, 01:49 AM	#10
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Thread moved to Gear and Accessories. ------------------ I mean, if I went around saying I was an Emperor because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, people would put me away!