The secret to more than a pocket gun for summer carry, wear a shirt.

CDW4ME · June 8, 2019, 01:55 PM

Want to carry more than a pocket gun in the summer, wear a shirt.
I'm concealing a Glock 19 AIWB and a PM40 in weak hand pocket.
Dominant hand (right) and Glock 19 IWB facing forward.
When out in public wear shorts and a shirt, concealment aint that hard.

tlm225 · June 9, 2019, 10:26 AM

I agree. Being retired and older I now longer concern myself with fashion too much.

TailGator · June 9, 2019, 07:04 PM

I didn't know that was a secret. I've told lots of people, sorry.

JERRYS. · June 9, 2019, 08:30 PM

yeah, I don't tuck in a shirt if I'm wearing shorts, so carrying a larger than a 950BS is quite easily done on the waste.

cslinger · June 9, 2019, 08:44 PM

So waking around shirtless all these years has been my problem?? Sonofabitch!!

Probably tanked a lot of interviews for me too, huh.

pete2 · June 10, 2019, 10:58 AM

Now we gotta wear shirts?????

IdaD · June 10, 2019, 11:58 AM

The thing is, pocket carrying my LCP in a Desantis Nemesis is just so comfortable and easy. The gun shoots well for me. I know I'm giving up some power and capacity compared to my other carry pistols, but it's such a nice rig to just drop in my pocket and go.

Polinese · June 10, 2019, 01:11 PM

I have this convo a lot with new guys when they get on our job and think they need a G43 to be able to conceal carry off duty. I wear t shirts and conceal a 1911 full size, 2 mags and an ontario rat knife. So long as you're not determined to wear shirts that look like they're painted on it's easy to carry something bigger than a mouse gun.

T. O'Heir · June 10, 2019, 01:32 PM

"...wear a shirt..." In most cases that should be a legal requirement. snicker.
"...that look like they're painted on..." Shoudn't be allowed either. snicker.

CDW4ME · June 10, 2019, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tlm225

I agree. Being retired and older I now longer concern myself with fashion too much.

I retired last year. I exempt myself from inconsequential social fashion expectations.

If a tucked in shirt is a requirement I'm in the wrong place.

CDW4ME · June 10, 2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TailGator

I didn't know that was a secret. I've told lots of people, sorry.

Its okay, I can't do this all by myself.

CDW4ME · June 10, 2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cslinger

So waking around shirtless all these years has been my problem?? Sonofabitch!!

Probably tanked a lot of interviews for me too, huh.

I tanked interviews wearing a tie.

CDW4ME · June 10, 2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pete2

Now we gotta wear shirts?????

Not my rule, I can always look away.

If shirtless concealment is a priority ... Smartcarry

CDW4ME · June 10, 2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by T. O'Heir

"...wear a shirt..." In most cases that should be a legal requirement. snicker.
"...that look like they're painted on..." Shoudn't be allowed either. snicker.

99.9% of people would rather see me in loose fit clothing than anything tight.
And the other 0.1% would change their mind once whatever drugs they took wore off.

Pahoo · June 10, 2019, 08:15 PM

I've seen shirts blow open in the wind and some folks would say; So what??

Another option is a summer weight "travel vest" where you san put a reasonable amount to "tuff" in the side shirts and keep the vest open. You can still wear a light button shirt or T-shirt. You won't print and "Flashing" would be minimal. ……

Hey, try it and you might just like it. …….

Be Safe !!!

Carmady · June 10, 2019, 08:47 PM

Secret for ankle holsters: wear pants, long ones.

Geezerbiker · June 10, 2019, 11:07 PM

I've been wearing a belt pack holster for going on 30 years. I don't care if belt packs are out of style, I find it useful to keep all my pocket stuff together as well...

Tony

TB9 · June 11, 2019, 12:47 PM

That’s why I love my P32 I can just drop it in my pocket no matter what I’m wearing.

CDW4ME · June 12, 2019, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CDW4ME

Want to carry more than a pocket gun

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TB9 That’s why I love my P32 I can just drop it in my pocket

MR.G · July 7, 2019, 08:51 PM

You can carry a pretty big gun concealed in the pocket of some pants with a good holster, and without a shirt.

TXAZ · July 7, 2019, 08:55 PM

You can carry a compact or a P229 in the hidden inside shirt pocket.
(It's a quick access pocket behind the overt pocket that you literally slip your hand into from the front center seam. )

Put a wallet on the other side to balance it out and very few people will ever know.

AK103K · July 7, 2019, 09:24 PM

Smart Carry.

www.smartcarry.com

You can carry handguns that are a lot bigger than you might expect, and you can do it in shorts, without a shirt if you want.

Its also a lot quicker and easier to get to the gun, especially when seated.

I normally carry a Glock 26 with a 17 reload in mine. They are comfortable for all day use, and thats a long active day too.

If I could only have one holster, this would be it.

DaveBj · July 7, 2019, 09:40 PM

A loud Hawaiian shirt (worn outside the britches) covers a multitude of sins

D

TXAZ · July 7, 2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AK103K

Smart Carry.

www.smartcarry.com

You can carry handguns that are a lot bigger than you might expect, and you can do it in shorts, without a shirt if you want.
...

If I could only have one holster, this would be it.

Yea, right.
I'm not comfortable carrying there. Besides, it's already pretty crowded.

Cheapshooter · July 7, 2019, 10:18 PM

No shirt, no shoes, no CCW.

June 8, 2019, 01:55 PM	#1
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	The secret to more than a pocket gun for summer carry, wear a shirt. Want to carry more than a pocket gun in the summer, wear a shirt. I'm concealing a Glock 19 AIWB and a PM40 in weak hand pocket. Dominant hand (right) and Glock 19 IWB facing forward. When out in public wear shorts and a shirt, concealment aint that hard. __________________ Strive to carry the handgun you would want anywhere, everywhere; forget that good area bullcrap. "Wouldn't want to / Nobody volunteer to" get shot by _____ is not indicative of quickly incapacitating.

June 9, 2019, 10:26 AM	#2
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 976	I agree. Being retired and older I now longer concern myself with fashion too much. __________________ All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

June 9, 2019, 08:44 PM	#5
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,049	So waking around shirtless all these years has been my problem?? Sonofabitch!! Probably tanked a lot of interviews for me too, huh. __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

June 10, 2019, 08:15 PM	#15
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Light summer weight vest as an option I've seen shirts blow open in the wind and some folks would say; So what?? Another option is a summer weight "travel vest" where you san put a reasonable amount to "tuff" in the side shirts and keep the vest open. You can still wear a light button shirt or T-shirt. You won't print and "Flashing" would be minimal. …… Hey, try it and you might just like it. ……. Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

July 7, 2019, 08:55 PM	#21
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	You can carry a compact or a P229 in the hidden inside shirt pocket. (It's a quick access pocket behind the overt pocket that you literally slip your hand into from the front center seam. ) Put a wallet on the other side to balance it out and very few people will ever know. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

June 9, 2019, 07:04 PM	#3
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,809	I didn't know that was a secret. I've told lots of people, sorry.

June 9, 2019, 08:30 PM	#4
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,985	yeah, I don't tuck in a shirt if I'm wearing shorts, so carrying a larger than a 950BS is quite easily done on the waste.

June 10, 2019, 10:58 AM	#6
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,610	Now we gotta wear shirts?????

June 10, 2019, 11:58 AM	#7
IdaD Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 107	The thing is, pocket carrying my LCP in a Desantis Nemesis is just so comfortable and easy. The gun shoots well for me. I know I'm giving up some power and capacity compared to my other carry pistols, but it's such a nice rig to just drop in my pocket and go.

June 10, 2019, 01:11 PM	#8
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 974	I have this convo a lot with new guys when they get on our job and think they need a G43 to be able to conceal carry off duty. I wear t shirts and conceal a 1911 full size, 2 mags and an ontario rat knife. So long as you're not determined to wear shirts that look like they're painted on it's easy to carry something bigger than a mouse gun.

June 10, 2019, 01:32 PM	#9
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...wear a shirt..." In most cases that should be a legal requirement. snicker. "...that look like they're painted on..." Shoudn't be allowed either. snicker.

June 10, 2019, 08:47 PM	#16
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,736	Secret for ankle holsters: wear pants, long ones.

June 10, 2019, 11:07 PM	#17
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,909	I've been wearing a belt pack holster for going on 30 years. I don't care if belt packs are out of style, I find it useful to keep all my pocket stuff together as well... Tony

June 11, 2019, 12:47 PM	#18
TB9 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2013 Location: N.H Posts: 120	That’s why I love my P32 I can just drop it in my pocket no matter what I’m wearing.

July 7, 2019, 08:51 PM	#20
MR.G Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2001 Posts: 641	You can carry a pretty big gun concealed in the pocket of some pants with a good holster, and without a shirt.

July 7, 2019, 09:24 PM	#22
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Smart Carry. www.smartcarry.com You can carry handguns that are a lot bigger than you might expect, and you can do it in shorts, without a shirt if you want. Its also a lot quicker and easier to get to the gun, especially when seated. I normally carry a Glock 26 with a 17 reload in mine. They are comfortable for all day use, and thats a long active day too. If I could only have one holster, this would be it.

July 7, 2019, 09:40 PM	#23
DaveBj Member Join Date: June 15, 2019 Posts: 62	A loud Hawaiian shirt (worn outside the britches) covers a multitude of sins D

July 7, 2019, 10:18 PM	#25
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	No shirt, no shoes, no CCW.