Concealed Carry in Dress Clothes....

[cmr13]

Alas, this is a timely topic for rhino. He has allowed himself to be hornswoggled into attending an event that requires attire absent from his wardrobe for decades.

Question for the group: the only non-nylon belt I have is my Daltech Force Super BioBelt. Is it adequate for "dress"/non-casual wear (gray pants, white shirt, etc)? Or do I need something more appropriate? Or maybe just a subdued buckle?

Oy! Too complicated!

I wear my BioBelt everyday, including church and work (business casual). Only time I have a bit of a problem is when I wear my suit the BioBelt is too thick to go through my belt loops twice, so I just have to run it outside the belt loops. It's not much of a problem though.

 

[hmaverick]

its hard with a dress belt and tucked in shirts

 

[JettaKnight]

its hard with a dress belt and tucked in shirts

Was this post part of your run to fifty?

 

[JettaKnight]

I will be getting some suspenders and have buttons attached inside the waistband for them.

Don't know if I'll go with the suit jacket or not. This will be June and I don't do well in heat.

I believe you're looking for what are typically referred to as braces. A couple of days ago I was thinking just the same thing. I'd like to try the Lumbergh look.



But then, how to carry?

And for the love of Pete, don't look this this!!!


(Of note: cheap clips, suspenders plus belt, baggy pants, horrible tie...)

PS - Is this that Bio Belt you guys are talking about? Because searching for Bio Belt turns up some strange results...

 

[cmr13]

PS - Is this that Bio Belt you guys are talking about? Because searching for Bio Belt turns up some strange results...

Yes, that's the BioBelt I was referring to.

EDIT 1: And I think at one time there was an INGO discount code for DalTech Force. Not sure what it was though.

EDIT 2: The code is "INGO" and is for $5 off.

 

[RTroy29035]

There is no one correct answer to your question. Personally I prefer a shoulder holster when I am wearing a suite and/or tie. But that is my personal preference. It really is a personal preference though. You will have to try different holster to determine what is more comfortable for you. I have numerous holsters that I use depending on what I am wearing and where I am going.

 

[JNG]

I carry a 5" 1911 in a Milt Sparks (Summer Special II) in a a suit.

Holster AND belt. Some guys always want to be cheap bastards and not get a proper belt. Get a proper belt.

Ensure that your tailor knows you are carrying and how.

This. Have your tailor measure you with a gun on and fit your jackets accordingly. They can do this for bespoke stuff as well as just adjusting off the rack jackets. If you have a coat that fits and the right dress belt, you can carry a full-size gun OWB no problem.

 

[roscott]

Just FYI (may have some folks here new to carrying), the work around for the 'hug' thing is to hug with the 'gun side' hand down, going around THEIR waist, and the 'off hand' up and around their shoulder.

WRONG. The correct method is to bend at the waist, and go for the double-low hug. This protects both your firearm and your spare magazines. It also shows that you are the EXTRA nice guy.

 

[cmr13]

WRONG. The correct method is to bend at the waist, and go for the double-low hug. This protects both your firearm and your spare magazines. It also shows that you are the EXTRA nice guy.

Like this?

 

[9mmfan]

When I was younger I did some dress up security work. I used my Galco shoulder holster. It worked well.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

Like this?

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no, you have to go a little lower for it to be EXTRA nice...

 

[sdtech58]

My Galco King-Tuk works well all around with a G23, from Cargo shorts/T-shirt to slacks/dress shirt. If I get a question about the clips, I tell them it's a cell-phone carrier. Your belt quality is probably more important than the holster.

A fellow CC'er uses a SmartCarry when anything else won't work, like with athletic shorts, sweatpants, etc. I'm too fat for the SmartCarry...

 

[cmr13]

no, you have to go a little lower for it to be EXTRA nice...

 

[ckyoursix]

I go with a Sneaky Pete in casual and dress (suit and tie). Looks like a cell phone holder and, won't raise eyebrows in a crowd. Nice materials (leather, gator,and nylon). Colors (black or brown). Fits my summer carry (ppk) nicely, and I dont look like I have a clostomy bag on my side. A .357 hides well under a winter coat.

 

[rhino]

Does Sneaky Pete make a version for a Glock 17 or 1911?

 

[cmr13]

Does Sneaky Pete make a version for a Glock 17 or 1911?

Glock Models they have: - Belt Clip Holsters - Glock Belt Clip Holster - Sneaky Pete Holsters, Inc.

1911s, the little ones: Sneaky Pete Holsters, Inc. - Search Results for "1911"

 

[dboogie2288]

I have a miami2 shoulder holster for under jackets. Its great for driving and motorcycling. No pressure on your hip. Would work well with a suit.

 

[dmbowditch]

What is a smart carry.... I've looked and can't find anything on the web. Just curious as to what you were referring to

 

[cmr13]

What is a smart carry.... I've looked and can't find anything on the web. Just curious as to what you were referring to

Let me google that for you

I think your Google-Fu needs a bit of work, but that's ok.