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**vthompson** · 09-15-2008, 03:25 AM

Has anyone here ever tried wearing a concealment t-shirt holster? I was looking at the ones on abetterholster.com's website and I have a couple questions.
1) How many times can you wear them before you have to wash them due to the B.O. factor?
2) How will they hold up after multiple launderings?
3) How long will the keep their elasticity to keep your firearm close to you?
If you can help me, I sure would appreciate it. Thanks

**jnclement** · 09-15-2008, 08:15 AM

I had an off brand, and it was OK. Now that you say that, I haven't seen it for quite a while. Been thinking about the 5.11 version though.

**1lowlife** · 09-15-2008, 08:36 AM

There was a very informative review posted on one.
I'll see if I can find it...

I found it.
Is this what you're talking about?

5.11 Tactical - Undergear Holster Shirt + XD9 Service(another review with pics)

I'm sure you could PM ghettocruiser and ask how well the shirt is holding up after a few washings..

**Mamba** · 09-15-2008, 09:07 AM

I've had the 5.11 one for a year or so...holding up well. When new they can be a beee-atch to remove...think torso Trojan.

1) depends on the person, activity, etc., same as with any other shirt
2) no problems thus far, I do avoid running it thru the dryer
3) same as 2

I only use it occasionally since it's a slow draw. Is handy for motorcycle/bicycle (with loose cover shirt) riding and deep cover needs.

WTFH4XX · 09-15-2008, 10:59 AM

only thing id be worried about is drawing the gun. With the t shirts i wear id have to pretty much yank my shirt up to my neck to get at it.

tcroc · 09-15-2008, 11:34 AM

I 'm looking into one of these but the only sizing it shows is for your pant size ,,how is the sizing on these shirts,,standard large hanes t-shirts are on the tight side on me.
X- large are tight in chest, looser around the belly
I'm 5'11 180

**Mamba** · 09-15-2008, 12:37 PM

I buy my 5.11 stuff from LA Policegear...good service and prices.

Sizing...I normally wear a Large when it comes to T's, around 40" chest, so a Large T isn't tight. I bought this shirt in a Medium since that's according to their chart and it's pretty dang tight even with the stretch...if I order another I'll try a Large. I also recommend the V-neck version....more room to breathe.

tcroc · 09-15-2008, 12:54 PM

Maybe a Xlarge than ,,my chest is 44 to 45,,don't want to order wrong size as I did that with the Belly band holster

09-15-2008, 03:25 AM	#1
vthompson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 207	Concealment T-Shirt Holster Has anyone here ever tried wearing a concealment t-shirt holster? I was looking at the ones on abetterholster.com's website and I have a couple questions. 1) How many times can you wear them before you have to wash them due to the B.O. factor? 2) How will they hold up after multiple launderings? 3) How long will the keep their elasticity to keep your firearm close to you? If you can help me, I sure would appreciate it. Thanks __________________ The RIGHT of the people to keep and bear arms,SHALL NOT be INFRINGED. USCCA Member NRA Member The 2nd. Amendment says that I dont have to apologize for carrying my weapon. WVCDL Member My concealed carry permit is the 2nd. Amendment

09-15-2008, 08:15 AM	#2
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,599	I had an off brand, and it was OK. Now that you say that, I haven't seen it for quite a while. Been thinking about the 5.11 version though. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

09-15-2008, 08:36 AM	#3
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,903	There was a very informative review posted on one. I'll see if I can find it... I found it. Is this what you're talking about? 5.11 Tactical - Undergear Holster Shirt + XD9 Service(another review with pics) I'm sure you could PM ghettocruiser and ask how well the shirt is holding up after a few washings.. __________________ I used to shoot guns. I still shoot guns. But I used to, too. Thank you to Mitch Hedberg..RIP Last edited by 1lowlife; 09-15-2008 at 08:41 AM. Reason: found it

09-15-2008, 09:07 AM	#4
Mamba XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 257	I've had the 5.11 one for a year or so...holding up well. When new they can be a beee-atch to remove...think torso Trojan. 1) depends on the person, activity, etc., same as with any other shirt 2) no problems thus far, I do avoid running it thru the dryer 3) same as 2 I only use it occasionally since it's a slow draw. Is handy for motorcycle/bicycle (with loose cover shirt) riding and deep cover needs. __________________ Malcom: "Jayne, how many weapons you plan on bringing? You only got the two arms." Jayne: "I just get excitable as to choice - like to have my options open." --Serenity ----- Member: USCCA, HCA, NRA, FRGC \| Admin: FRGCForum "I aim to misbehave" \| XD .45C \| KT P-11, P3AT\| Bersa Thunder .380 \| Sterling 302B

09-15-2008, 10:59 AM	#5
WTFH4XX XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 483	only thing id be worried about is drawing the gun. With the t shirts i wear id have to pretty much yank my shirt up to my neck to get at it. __________________ HOW TO:Field strip a Springfield XD-9 HOW TO:Load and unload a magazine HOW TO:Have a full mag and one round chambered HOW TO:Clean a Springfield XD-9 Springfield XD 9mm Service My other baby: 22" LG Widescreen LCD Logitech Z5500 5.1 Surround Sound Razer Copperhead 2000dpi mouse 500GB Seagate HDD 4GB Ballistix 800ram @ 916Mhz 4-4-4-12 8800GTX @ 2k Mem Clock Q6600 @ 3.6Ghz per core (3.6 * 4 = 14.4Ghz) Liquid Cooled

09-15-2008, 11:34 AM	#6
tcroc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montgomery Co. Pa. Posts: 363	I 'm looking into one of these but the only sizing it shows is for your pant size ,,how is the sizing on these shirts,,standard large hanes t-shirts are on the tight side on me. X- large are tight in chest, looser around the belly I'm 5'11 180 __________________ Visit www.TheGunLounge.com

09-15-2008, 12:37 PM	#7
Mamba XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 257	I buy my 5.11 stuff from LA Policegear...good service and prices. Sizing...I normally wear a Large when it comes to T's, around 40" chest, so a Large T isn't tight. I bought this shirt in a Medium since that's according to their chart and it's pretty dang tight even with the stretch...if I order another I'll try a Large. I also recommend the V-neck version....more room to breathe. __________________ Malcom: "Jayne, how many weapons you plan on bringing? You only got the two arms." Jayne: "I just get excitable as to choice - like to have my options open." --Serenity ----- Member: USCCA, HCA, NRA, FRGC \| Admin: FRGCForum "I aim to misbehave" \| XD .45C \| KT P-11, P3AT\| Bersa Thunder .380 \| Sterling 302B

09-15-2008, 12:54 PM	#8
tcroc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montgomery Co. Pa. Posts: 363	Maybe a Xlarge than ,,my chest is 44 to 45,,don't want to order wrong size as I did that with the Belly band holster __________________ Visit www.TheGunLounge.com

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