CCW Suggestions for Mr. Shirt & Tie

Let's see here. I'm starting a new job at the end of the month. After several years of field work wearing "working clothes", I will now be relegated to a desk for the majority of the day while wearing slacks, a button down shirt, and sometimes a tie. I have been pondering this situation for a couple of weeks now and here is what I have come up with.

My Glock 27 carried in a day planner type holster that I can carry with me to a fro and then lock in my desk while at work.

My *&* 642 snubbie in either a pocket holster or in a Ken Null City Slicker shoulder holster worn under the shirt.

My NAA mini in a Thad Rybka pocket holster while at work to be switched out for a larger gun locked in my car when I leave work. (This is only an option if I happen to be wearing a pair of pants that fits too tight to carry the 642 comfortably for the entire day.

I'm also considering purchasing a Kel-Tec P32 or similar mouse gun for comfortable pocket or ankle carry at work and to serve as a back up away from work.

HTH, good luck.
 
I'll third FUD's recommendation, and I do it with an H&K USP 9 Compact behind the hip. I can even pull it off in a t-shirt and shorts.
 
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Normally, I wear my full size 1911 IWB but with a jacket on. On extremely hot days, I wear a tuckable Springbok kydex holster with a Kahr MK9.
 
My vote goes to a lightweight revolver (S&W Bodyguard or Centennial, Taurus UL or TT) or lightweight pocket auto (Kel-Tec P11) in a pocket holster. I've used pocket carry since 1996 and it works in all climates.

Justin

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Justin T. Huang, Esq.
late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
 
My carry when concealment is difficult is a colt pony pocketlite in .380. Small, flat and easily concealed in a pocket holster or "smart carry" (thunderwear etc..). I guess a walther ppk, or other small caliber flat profile pistol would be my first choice for ultra concealment. I wouldn't go less than .380. You may have to buy slightly baggier pants (pleated work well) to carry in a pocket holster.

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I carry a Glock 27 in an Alessi ankle rige very day. I have tried Thunderwear, tuckable holsters, etc. Spent a small fortune until I got the Alessi ankle rig. Be careful kneeling, don't cross your legs, and it works great. One warning, don't waste your money on cheap ankle holsters.
 
You could look into a Day Planner-type carry option. I've seen one in The Blue Press from Dillion Precision. It is basically a zip close day planner, but it'll hold some full sized guns and spare mag. This isn't as good as on your person, but I share your dilema.
 
Problem I have with day-planners, or even a snub .38 in the pocket of my jacket, is that if someone else picks it up wouldn't they notice the weight?

I worry that if someone moves to hand me my jacket, they'll certainly notice there's something there...even with an 85UL.

I'll have Gunslinger's belly-band here shortly, hopefully that will work out well.

- gabe
 
i agree with some of the above, for years I had to wear a suit to work,jacket would usualy come off during the day so IWB carry was out,with cotton slacks even a alloy/ti j-frame was to heavy,pockets would sag, what worked best for me was a beretta jetfire mod 25 back pocket carry(lightest among the mini berettas),the new kel-tec p-32 is perfact for slack type pants carry because of its extreme light weight,ankle holster with an alloy rev. would probally be your next best choice...thunderware was o.k but got old fast,same with a bellyband. most shirt & tie/suit work places you generally work closer with your co-workers so you need total concealment and comfort. carried a seecamp in a pagerpal for a while untill a co-worker one day said "hey i'm looking to get a pager,can i check yours out? how do they work?"
 
The Kel-Tec P-32 with the belt clip is fantastic(6.7 oz.). With Speer Gold Dots or Silvertips, it is quite a good defence weapon. It also fits very well in a pocket holster. Also, I use a S&W J Frame M-38 Airweight Bodygard in a Desantis Ankle Holster with Magsafes, Glasers , Nyclads or Silvertips. Very adequate and very light.
Mike
 
Thunderwear works fine, and does a good job of protecting the trigger. Still, I understand your concern ... I wasn't about to use a small 1911, cocked and locked. Could have given a new meaning to the term ... ;)

So, I use a Kahr K9. Hides just fine, but access is slow. For better access, but less comfort, consider a belly band, but wear the firearm up, under your left arm. Leave a button undone under your tie, and you have a faster draw, albeit a cross-draw.

Our weather's too uncomfortable for that every day ... so, I stick with the Thunderwear.

The truth is, you'll need to make your best guess, and then try it for awhile. Some of this is a matter of experimentation to determine what works for you.

Good luck with your decision. Regards from AZ
 
Really suggest that you try Gunslinger's bellyband...also works high up on the chest. One of the best concealable and comfortable belly bands that I have the pleasure to use. Go in to several gunshops that I am known (in a good way) and they are always on the lookout for the latest CCW gear that I am trying out...they've spotted about everyone that I've tried, except for Gunslinger's bellyband (I carry a H & K USP Compact in it.)
Write to Gunslinger on any of these threads...He's also an avid reader of these posts.
 
I knew a fellow in your position who carried a Smith J frame using a Barami HipGrip in crossdraw position. He would blouse out the shirt at the waist a bit, and then unbutton the bottom button and slip the pistol in. The HipGrip would catch a bit of the shirt and then settle on the waistband/belt. To draw, unbutton and reach in. I've tried it; if you have a flat stomach, it works OK.

I found that the same approach works in behind the hip, although it takes some practice to figure out how to pull the shirt out without pulling the gun out, too. Slow, but it beats being disarmed.

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Shoot straight & make big holes, regards, Richard at The Shottist's Center
 
I carry a glock 32 in a sidearmor IWB with my shirt tucked in over and around .it has worked well for me. I have been wearing it that way for about a month just about everyday and to my knowledge I have not been made. at first I thought people would notice the belt loops but with a black belt it is pretty hard to see. when I first started carring that way I asked a few people if they could tell if I was carring. I had to reach my hands way over my head before they could tell. I have also carried my p32 in an ankle holster but like a pocked or belly band better. hope this helps
 
I also dress in a shirt and tie without a jacket. And I also carry a Glock 27 in a day planner. I have been doing so for about 2 1/2 years without a raised eyebrow.
 
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