CCW for dress clothes?

[Dean407]

So, I love my HK P2000SK. The VMII is great with an untucked shirt.

I carry ALL the time with it when I am dressed casual.

However, I have been sticking the gun in my briefcase when I dress up.

This is less than ideal, of course.

I do have the deep clips for the VMII that go on the pants and the belt goes over that. I tried it and just as I got in the door coming home it fell out.

To be blunt I have a muscular ass. Sorry. It had to be stated. :embarassed:

My hip/butt pushes out the holster at an angle. One of the clips came totally out as I get in/out of my car often.

Plus, I was still confused how my dress shirt was suppose to cover the top of the holster. I get pull it out a bunch so it goes over the top? But that looks rediculous- and regardless my hip/ass pushes the clips out.

SO......that method of carry is out. I switched the clips back tot he belt loops for casual wear.

The gun goes in my briefcase.

I saw what MAY be a better IWB holster as I searched all over...but it's the same system. No matter what I think IWB will not work for my dress clothes.

But wait...even in hot weather I can wear a sports coat. So, I tried to put the SK in my inside pocket and it was just too heavy/bulky and the butt didn't clear the pocket. :frown:

Crap. Back in the briefcase it went.

I am wondering about this:

http://www.activeprogear.com/234.html

It looks doable with some shirts. But still- reaction time will be way down having to untuck, lift then draw. Dunno. I think my body is built well for that though.

There's also smart carry:

http://www.smartcarry.com/scinvi.htm

But it seems people need to wear VERY loose pants for that.

Hmm...dunno...maybe it could work. Actually, I can't see how the gun in a pouch wouldn't be a HUGE odd buldge when sitting down with customers.

So, my thoughts were leaning towards getting a try pocket gun. S&W AirLite or something similar- maybe a kahr.

I COULD put the SK in the DeSantis pocket holster and while it doesn't look bad walking around, it feels heavy and when sitting it a big ass buldge that looks like a book. That's just too uncomfortable to me to wear all day.

My thoughts were to keep the SK in my briefcase which I have by my side always, but have a true pocket gun I could use until I could get to the SK - IF I still needed it.

I cannot wear an ankle holster as I have HUGE calves.

I just tried putting my SK in the sport coat jacket pocket by itself and while it goes mostly in crooked- it's just still too heavy.

Keep in mind it's Orlando and most of my clothes is very lightweight.

Should I try a good shoulder rig? Just put the gun wear it would end up and I dunno. Plus, it just seems awkward to access.

I could always have my sport coat and suit jackets pockets modified to fit the gun. Still the weight really pulls that side of the jacket down a lot.



Those of you with flat asses/hips are lucky for IWB!

Suggestions?

I could get someone to create a compartment on the back of the briefcase with Velcro so I'd have very quick access. I may do that plus get a very slim true pocket gun to always keep in my pocket.

The new Walther PPS looks pretty attractive for that purpose. That or a small wheel gun or MAYBE a kahr.

Thoughts?

[jnclement]

I found smart carry to be really uncomfortable. Belly bands are OK, just slow to get to. I usually use a Supertuck, works for me. Best thing I've found is to steal the wife's Kel-Tec with the slide clip.

[ArmyGuy45]

i forgot the name.. but there is one that looks like a cell phone is on your belt.. but really the phone is just the clip that holds the holsters in place.. and the holster runs with your thigh

[jtkratzer]

I'm in the same boat. I don't have the right shape/build to hide my XD45 compact unless my shirt is untucked. I'm 6' 150 lbs. If my shirt is tucked in, the XD is not on my person, but still within reach. As much as I don't want to get a Kel-tec .380, it's probably the only thing I can conceal with my shirt tucked in. Even the Kahr PM models are a little big for pocket carry with a pocket holster.

[muscles]

my 3 carry pistols are: xd45 compact, kahr pm9 & keltec p3at. Mon-Thurs, i am in slacks and a dress shirt. for the past few years ive been carrying the keltec on these days in a pocket holster by grandfather oak. i recently found a good deal on a kahr pm9 and picked it up. i bought a pocket holster for it, and have been pocketing it for the past few weeks. for me, pocket carry works well in slacks. i dont wear pleated slacks either...i wear flat front.

the keltec is definitely lighter and smaller, but i prefer the 9mm and sight picture on the kahr. if i ever got in a situation where i had to use my ccw, id rather have the kahr than the keltec. i also shoot the kahr quite a bit better. both have been reliable with all types of ammo.

Fri-Sun i wear jeans & a polo, so switch between the kahr and the xd IWB.

[jnclement]

Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

i forgot the name.. but there is one that looks like a cell phone is on your belt.. but really the phone is just the clip that holds the holsters in place.. and the holster runs with your thigh

Pager Pal. Also uncomfortable. And it makes you look like you have to post-monopausal female bulge in front.

[jnclement]

Originally Posted by muscles

if i ever got in a situation where i had to use my ccw, id rather have the kahr than the keltec.

I'd rather have my Benelli!!

[ArmyGuy45]

and i thought it was required that if your dressed up and your going to carry it had to be a ppk

[Dean407]

Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

and i thought it was required that if your dressed up and your going to carry it had to be a ppk

I was considering a SIG 232 among others. Double Tap makes a hot .380 now. I always plan to have my HK P2000SK with me in briefcase.

Maybe when it gets cooler I can always wear a suit jacket and just wear my VMII like I would casually IWB with belt loops.

The Walther PPS may be the perfect answer for me. If I can find one.

[Houseboat]

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