Explain the "tuckable iwb" please...
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SerenityNetworks
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I'll see if I can find where I purchased one of my dress belts awhile back. It has the front 1/3 with the leather doubled. That won't help folks that want to carry on the side or at the back, but if you clip your holster at the front it would work great. If I can find the maker, I'll post again.
SerenityNetworks
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I got the belt I'm describing at triplek.com. It is the Ranger model that I got on sale. I don't carry IWB, but if one were to carry at the belly then this would cover the clip totally on the left and about 2 thirds on the right. (I just got the belt because I wanted a high quality belt where I could remove the original buckle and replace it with a Western buckle that I had. This one was on sale and it's a very good looking belt.)
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Powdersmoke
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Does anyone ever actually use a tuckable that much? I've tried them and even with a small gun no matter where I place the holster on my hip or how loose I left the part of the shirt that wasn't tucked in there was a huge obvious bulge. I always thought that even to the untrained eye it would be obvious as a pounded thumb that you had something inside your belt.
The Great Mahoo
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I used one for several years for my Glock 36, positioned at about 4:00 on my belt. I found that adjusting the holster to ride low made it more concealable, but not so low to compromise grip access.
I started carrying a revolver much more, so I stopped carrying the Glock in favor of my SP101. I had a High-noon holster that fit the Ruger, but it has such a large single clip on it, it's not at all deep concealment, negating the tuck aspect. Now I just carry OWB or IWB with a vest or some such garment. Never liked untucked shirts much; too sloppy looking. I now use a Simply Rugged with inside-out straps.
I have used a tuckable IWB in the appendix position with my Glock 26 for around 13 years.
Given my job, I've experimented with a lot of other options (current stash: I could change holsters every day for the next six months, without any repeats, plus there's another six weeks' worth of holstered purses). But my tuckable IWB is the day-in, day-out favorite.
pax
Given my job, I've experimented with a lot of other options (current stash: I could change holsters every day for the next six months, without any repeats, plus there's another six weeks' worth of holstered purses). But my tuckable IWB is the day-in, day-out favorite.
pax
Everyone sets their own priorities, and I don't put a lot of emphasis on the quick draw aspect. For me, the holster is a means of carrying a handgun.
I fully expect if I ever need it my first move is going to be to cover. I'll get the gun out then.
I think of it like the kitchen fire extinguisher. It would be "best" if it was mounted on a wall within easy reach, but we keep it out of sight in a cabinet instead.
I fully expect if I ever need it my first move is going to be to cover. I'll get the gun out then.
I think of it like the kitchen fire extinguisher. It would be "best" if it was mounted on a wall within easy reach, but we keep it out of sight in a cabinet instead.
@Sport45 - There's a reason many trainers are now considering firearms training more of a martial art. Most self defense shootings occur at contact range...cover usually isn't an option. Ideally you'll find cover, but most of the time that isn't the case. A fast draw can easily mean the difference between life and death.
Look up Hojutsu for more info on what I'm talking about.
Back on topic, Sundays are the only day I'll wear my IWB with my a shirt tucked in. That's at church. It's a compromise so I can still dress nice. I just have to blouse my shirt out a bit at he waistband, and by doing that, the gun is nearly invisible.
Look up Hojutsu for more info on what I'm talking about.
Back on topic, Sundays are the only day I'll wear my IWB with my a shirt tucked in. That's at church. It's a compromise so I can still dress nice. I just have to blouse my shirt out a bit at he waistband, and by doing that, the gun is nearly invisible.
I think of it in relative terms.
This is like the heated arguments that sometimes ensue about how many extra magazines or even guns one "needs" to carry. And it has nothing to do with how a tuckable holster works.
For what it's worth, I use a tuckable IWB, but seldom wear my shirt tucked in. I'll do what I need to do when I need to do it. I don't train to draw at every unexpected sound or movement.
- The chances of me dying of old age are not significantly different whether I carry or not.
- If I carry, the chances of dying of old age are not significantly different whether I can quick draw or not.
This is like the heated arguments that sometimes ensue about how many extra magazines or even guns one "needs" to carry. And it has nothing to do with how a tuckable holster works.
For what it's worth, I use a tuckable IWB, but seldom wear my shirt tucked in. I'll do what I need to do when I need to do it. I don't train to draw at every unexpected sound or movement.
In my opinion, there is no failsafe method to any "concealed" carry situation. We could go on for days about "what if" scenerios.
I agree with Sport45 on this subject but that's just me. I carry to have access if needed. I am no patrol officer so my chances of actually needing a quick draw are very slim in the first place. I am more interested in comfort and concealment, but still having access, than being quick draw McGraw.
I agree with Sport45 on this subject but that's just me. I carry to have access if needed. I am no patrol officer so my chances of actually needing a quick draw are very slim in the first place. I am more interested in comfort and concealment, but still having access, than being quick draw McGraw.
Everything we do while carrying is a compromise. From the gun and caliber we choose, to the holster, to how many mags we carry, etc. For reasonable folks, I'd rather it take you 5 seconds to get your gun out of concealment than to not have a gun at all. It's all compromise. No matter what you choose to do or how you choose to carry, you're compromising with something.
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Powdersmoke said:
I use my Crossbreed exclusively, though I only carry "tucked" when I want to be "dressed up", like Sundays at church.
That "obvious to an untrained eye" thing isn't as obvious as you think. I know how you feel, I worried about it too for awhile. Eventually, I realized that most people are so oblivious they wouldn't notice a gun hidden under spandex.
I use one (DeSantis Sof-tuk, or however they spell it) once or twice a week, with a regular IWB the rest of the time. I usually have a cover garment, but when I go to church I have to take off my jacket and put on a choir robe, so I wear it there and on other unusual occasions when I can't manage a good cover garment. I don't tuck my shirt in tight, just a little loose blousing above the belt and it doesn't show. Don't look too hard, because no one else does.
I wear my tuckable both tucked and untucked. It's an incredibly comfortable holster either way, especially considering I have a G19 riding in it. Untucked, I can draw from it pretty quickly. When it's tucked, however, you have to clear your tucked in shirt and that takes time. I only tuck my shirt in when, socially, I'm expected to. Otherwise, I have an untucked T-Shirt or Polo over it.
For reference, I use a Concealment Solutions Black Mamba (http://www.concealmentsolutions.com). It's not really advertised as a tuckable, but it can be used as one because of how it's designed. The only issue is the black clips over my belt are visible when tucked. But I usually wear a black belt so the clips just aren't noticed by people. The holster works very well either way, but if you are mostly going to wear a shirt tucked in, get a holster specifically advertised as a tuckable. Several have been mentioned so far.
For reference, I use a Concealment Solutions Black Mamba (http://www.concealmentsolutions.com). It's not really advertised as a tuckable, but it can be used as one because of how it's designed. The only issue is the black clips over my belt are visible when tucked. But I usually wear a black belt so the clips just aren't noticed by people. The holster works very well either way, but if you are mostly going to wear a shirt tucked in, get a holster specifically advertised as a tuckable. Several have been mentioned so far.
Darn good question. The Sof-tuck that I use is comfortable enough, but access while tucked is a bit slower. I could use it without tucking it, but I use another IWB when I don't need to tuck because (1) the other IWB has two belt loops and a tongue of leather that lays under my belt line, so it is a bit more stable (although I can't criticize the Sof-tuck much in that regard), and (2) I had the other one first and it is paid for and so I might as well get some wear out of it.
