Carry in Casual Clothes, Khakis, polo

golfnutrlv · April 12, 2009, 10:54 AM

Hi everyone, I have asked this question before, but thought I would get some more thoughts on the subject.

I am looking for a reliable carry method for business casual, ie slacks/khaki/dockers and a polo shirt in warm weather. The weapon is a Glock 26, no finger extensions.

Here are methods I have tried or thought about:
Ankle: tried several holsters, Desantis, Fobus, Galco. Gun is a little too thick and heavy for this.

IWB: is generally good, but not concealable without a cover. Tuckable is not for me. Does not fit my body shape, and would be too easy to spot.

I have thought about trying this method: Kangaroo

Any other ideas? In cas you ask, a smaller gun like a .380 pocket auto is not an option right now. Saving up for an AR, that has priority right now.

Gardien · April 12, 2009, 11:08 AM

Sorry, but you eliminated the only viable solution I can think of. For this reason, I carry an S&W 642.

2barksters · April 12, 2009, 11:31 AM

I use the kangaroo sometimes. My Mdl 36 3" just simply disappears. I have not found any others that conceal very well or are very comfortable to me, so I am making my own IW holster.

Naterstein · April 12, 2009, 01:04 PM

What about appendix IWB?

If your khakis have deep pockets you could try a pocket holster.

ElectricHellfire · April 12, 2009, 01:23 PM

Who still tucks in a shirt these days?

mrt949 · April 12, 2009, 02:00 PM

Pocket carry .It's the only way i can carry .

Chesster · April 12, 2009, 02:03 PM

+1 on pocket carry. I try to buy baggy pants.

Moe Howard · April 12, 2009, 02:05 PM

I wear slacks and a polo Monday through Friday. Pocket carry is the only way I have found to comfortably carry without ever being found out. My pocket pistol is a Kel-Tec p3at though, a Glock may be a little thick for pocket carry. In my experience a small single stack auto pocket carries better than anything else.

golfnutrlv · April 12, 2009, 07:23 PM

Ya, unfortunately pocket carry seems to be the best option. Appendix is not really for me, not comfortable at all.

Any other ideas let me know. I may just have to look for a gun show pocket pistol.

Thanks all

Tophe · April 12, 2009, 07:41 PM

never tried or checked one of these out, but he instructor in my ccw class I just took was talking about them.

Belly-band holster

http://magills.com/pgroup_descrip/44...ory_id%3D44%26

obiwan1 · April 13, 2009, 03:16 PM

I'd go with a OWB or a "between belt and pant" rig. Go to a Macy's and look at the manequins (no - the MALE manequins...). The current fashion is perfect for CCW. Colored Tshirt covered by a sport shirt left tails out and unbuttoned (a-la sport jacket). I personally prefer Hawaiian style shirts. They really disguise any bulges. I probably look like a frumpy old guy (why not - I am one), but a BG does NOT want to mess with me.

H&K P2k .40, 2 extra mags, Boker switchblade, 2 cellphones (I'm always on call). When I'm on duty add OC spray, CSB (collapseable steel baton) and handcuffs.

fatboy02 · April 13, 2009, 05:06 PM

I have not tried one of these yet but I have been thinking about ordering something like this T-shirt holster.

http://http://www.abetterholster.com/products.htm

comn-cents · April 13, 2009, 05:17 PM

what about "thunderwear"?

Rich Miranda · April 13, 2009, 05:37 PM

golf, kangaroo looks good but also looks HOT given that fabric wrapped around your chest and underarms/middle. But if you get used to it, which you can, it would probably be no biggie. My next concern would be the ability to draw quickly while carrying in the kangaroo. You'd either have to unbutton your shirt or lift it up pretty high.

I'm not sure where you are, but here in south Texas, untucked polo shirts happen to be in style, so that's what I do and carry IWB.

CCW is a pain sometimes, and you almost certainly will have to modify how you dress in order to be able to conceal.

Good luck to you.

April 12, 2009, 10:54 AM	#1
golfnutrlv Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,347	Carry in Casual Clothes, Khakis, polo Hi everyone, I have asked this question before, but thought I would get some more thoughts on the subject. I am looking for a reliable carry method for business casual, ie slacks/khaki/dockers and a polo shirt in warm weather. The weapon is a Glock 26, no finger extensions. Here are methods I have tried or thought about: Ankle: tried several holsters, Desantis, Fobus, Galco. Gun is a little too thick and heavy for this. IWB: is generally good, but not concealable without a cover. Tuckable is not for me. Does not fit my body shape, and would be too easy to spot. I have thought about trying this method: Kangaroo Any other ideas? In cas you ask, a smaller gun like a .380 pocket auto is not an option right now. Saving up for an AR, that has priority right now. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ VIGILIA PRETIUM LIBERTATIS "The price of liberty is vigilance" America is at an awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.

April 12, 2009, 11:31 AM	#3
2barksters Junior Member Join Date: June 8, 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 6	I use the kangaroo sometimes. My Mdl 36 3" just simply disappears. I have not found any others that conceal very well or are very comfortable to me, so I am making my own IW holster. __________________ Carry what you can shoot.

April 12, 2009, 01:23 PM	#5
ElectricHellfire Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,271	Who still tucks in a shirt these days? __________________ *Texas, the only State to Have Ever Kicked Another Country's Butt*

April 12, 2009, 02:03 PM	#7
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	+1 on pocket carry. I try to buy baggy pants. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

April 12, 2009, 07:23 PM	#9
golfnutrlv Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,347	Ya, unfortunately pocket carry seems to be the best option. Appendix is not really for me, not comfortable at all. Any other ideas let me know. I may just have to look for a gun show pocket pistol. Thanks all __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ VIGILIA PRETIUM LIBERTATIS "The price of liberty is vigilance" America is at an awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.

April 12, 2009, 11:08 AM	#2
Gardien Junior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 8	Sorry, but you eliminated the only viable solution I can think of. For this reason, I carry an S&W 642.

April 12, 2009, 01:04 PM	#4
Naterstein Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2009 Location: Central KY Posts: 151	What about appendix IWB? If your khakis have deep pockets you could try a pocket holster.

April 12, 2009, 02:00 PM	#6
mrt949 Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2008 Posts: 1,692	Pocket carry .It's the only way i can carry .

April 12, 2009, 02:05 PM	#8
Moe Howard Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 690	I wear slacks and a polo Monday through Friday. Pocket carry is the only way I have found to comfortably carry without ever being found out. My pocket pistol is a Kel-Tec p3at though, a Glock may be a little thick for pocket carry. In my experience a small single stack auto pocket carries better than anything else.

April 12, 2009, 07:41 PM	#10
Tophe Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 177	never tried or checked one of these out, but he instructor in my ccw class I just took was talking about them. Belly-band holster http://magills.com/pgroup_descrip/44...ory_id%3D44%26

April 13, 2009, 03:16 PM	#11
obiwan1 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2002 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 400	I'd go with a OWB or a "between belt and pant" rig. Go to a Macy's and look at the manequins (no - the MALE manequins...). The current fashion is perfect for CCW. Colored Tshirt covered by a sport shirt left tails out and unbuttoned (a-la sport jacket). I personally prefer Hawaiian style shirts. They really disguise any bulges. I probably look like a frumpy old guy (why not - I am one), but a BG does NOT want to mess with me. H&K P2k .40, 2 extra mags, Boker switchblade, 2 cellphones (I'm always on call). When I'm on duty add OC spray, CSB (collapseable steel baton) and handcuffs.

April 13, 2009, 05:06 PM	#12
fatboy02 Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2005 Location: Olivet, MI Posts: 163	I have not tried one of these yet but I have been thinking about ordering something like this T-shirt holster. http://http://www.abetterholster.com/products.htm

April 13, 2009, 05:17 PM	#13
comn-cents Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2008 Location: Pac.N.W. Posts: 1,804	what about "thunderwear"?

April 13, 2009, 05:37 PM	#14
Rich Miranda Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2008 Location: San Antonio, not San Antone... Posts: 1,203	golf, kangaroo looks good but also looks HOT given that fabric wrapped around your chest and underarms/middle. But if you get used to it, which you can, it would probably be no biggie. My next concern would be the ability to draw quickly while carrying in the kangaroo. You'd either have to unbutton your shirt or lift it up pretty high. I'm not sure where you are, but here in south Texas, untucked polo shirts happen to be in style, so that's what I do and carry IWB. CCW is a pain sometimes, and you almost certainly will have to modify how you dress in order to be able to conceal. Good luck to you. __________________ Read this!: I collect .38 Special and .357 Mag cartridges and I will PAY CASH for the headstamps I don't already have! Please PM me. Please donate blood, plasma, and platelets - people's lives literally depend on it.