Improper method of concealed carry?

kev74 · Jan 5, 2020

Try a good belt. That one in the pics is way past its prime. The Amish leather belts from Hank's Clothing are affordable and good quality. Even if you weren't carrying, its more comfortable to have a sturdy belt.

Two things I'm concerned about with your carry method - will the holster come out with the gun, and will the gun flop out of the pocket. If its working for you, rock on!

Toecutter · Jan 5, 2020

Yeah he is right that belts not doing you any favors . Especially if you plan on trying owb carry .Your pistol will be flop around and drive you nuts .

Jezman · Jan 6, 2020

Darth said:
How does pocket carry pull your pants down, but not that?

Probably the width of the holster pulls the pants tighter to his body.

Acer-m14 · Jan 6, 2020

should i post a video how a girl carries CCW .. knife . mags, 2 guns lol ..

yep LOL ..

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spat · Jan 6, 2020

GOPerfect said:
I am going to say something and I really mean it when I say no disrespect...

One of the reasons you cannot carry in a comfortable way IWB is because of your girth.

When I was selling guns, I used to explain to my larger customers that carrying OWB would be the way to go due to their midsections.

If you are good with your new setup, that should be all that matters. I am an OWB kind of guy. Love it. I really do not care for IWB for many reasons. Reasons I will not get into now.

OWB in and around the four o'clock area seems like it may work for you.

+1 on the proper belt.

You *need* a belt specifically designed for carry. It doesn't matter how nice or expensive the belt is if it wasn't designed for carry.

That will make a huge difference if you don't already have one.

Marine Cpl · Jan 6, 2020

OWB that Ruger LCP 2 and you won’t know its there. Neither would I or anyone else got that matter.

As someone else explained, that holster can come right out with the gun. If it doesn’t, that means the holster isn’t right for that gun and is holding it in there loosely because the shouldn’t be able to hold on to a thin pocket material securely.

misunderestimated · Jan 6, 2020

BEBE No dis respect to you , But if you had to move in a hurry you are going to lose your pants, it seams like your pants are riding too low .

I am in the same shape. I have the same problem. BUT I purchase a good belt and I wear my pants at the correct height. I use suspenders to maintain the proper height. (they sell them at duluth $14.00) I use the belt to secure the holster . if you pants slide down a little lower you will be brandishing . As we become more mature. Our ass that used to hold our pants up,disappears . Although I am not a fan of shoulder holster carry that may be a better option,

Edwardteach72 · Jan 6, 2020

Wasnt going jump in on this, others have been doing a good job.

But as mentioned..... swap out that belt. If you are reluctant on trying out a belt special to carrying a gun (many can be a bit pricey and understandably so) here is a quality belt from a great company at a good price. Itd be a good way to test out and see how a stronger more rigid belt will make a huge difference.

I've been wearing this same belt every single day and it has held up amazing. I am probably going to be getting a new one soon and probably a different one from the same company.

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Saltwater60 · Jan 6, 2020

beebee said:
Those things can't happen at all with the Ulti Clip on my holsters.. The clip has a solid spring loaded clip on the pants pocket, that is locked tight until you unlock it physically.. I am really surprised more people don't know about these.. My wife has been using one for years, she got hers from the Well Armed Woman.. it really works well.. the holster cant move, flop out , anything like that,,, for me its been perfect.. And yes, the belt I have on today really needs to be given a break.. its pretty tired.. lol... bob

I like the utliclip. I have one on my remora holster. They do stay out nicely.

Chevusa · Jan 6, 2020

misunderestimated said:
BEBE No dis respect to you , But if you had to move in a hurry you are going to lose your pants, it seams like your pants are riding too low .

I am in the same shape. I have the same problem. BUT I purchase a good belt and I wear my pants at the correct height. I use suspenders to maintain the proper height. (they sell them at duluth $14.00) I use the belt to secure the holster . if you pants slide down a little lower you will be brandishing . As we become more mature. Our ass that used to hold our pants up,disappears . Although I am not a fan of shoulder holster carry that may be a better option,

Brandishing does not exist in NY. That said, there is no way that the firearm is covered all of the time riding that low.

Chevusa · Jan 6, 2020

As everyone else has said, get a good belt.
I have this one. It's $50 and you can get it on Amazon. It has a 100 year warranty. Amazon.com : Hanks Gunner - USA Made Concealed Carry CCW Leather Gun Belt - 100 Year Warranty - 14 Ounce : Sports & Outdoors

I would pair that with a low profile kydex OWB holster. I like the ones from Bravo Concealment. I own a few of them. You will be comfortable and nobody will notice your small pistol. I carry a much larger pistol OWB in one and nobody knows anything. Let us know what you end up doing.

https://www.bravoconcealment.com/collections/owb-concealed-carry-kydex-gun-holsters

misunderestimated · Jan 6, 2020

beebee said:
tried suspenders, and didn't like them at all, but i went with cheap ones from ebay,, Maybe if I bought some good quality ones I would have liked them better. bob

Although I hate to wear them. With my current body configuration it the only option I have the suspender work great Its nice not to be constantly pulling up my pants . the ones I got are just simple suspenders . These are the ones I got , they must of been on sale in the store when I got them
Men's Duluth-Built Business Wear Suspenders

Chevusa · Jan 6, 2020

One other thing I just noticed. There is no way you can get a proper grip on your pistol with that setup. Do something sooner rather than later.

Justincase · Jan 6, 2020

Chevusa said:
One other thing I just noticed. There is no way you can get a proper grip on your pistol with that setup. Do something sooner rather than later.

They make Holsters with built in ulticlips so you wouldn't have the one on the back impeding your grip.

Chevusa · Jan 6, 2020

Justincase said:
They make Holsters with built in ulticlips so you wouldn't have the one on the back impeding your grip.

You can put an Ulticlip on anything. It is to replace the standard clip not add to it.

Vided36 · Feb 1, 2020

IWB Winthrop leather for 380/9mm.

Edwardteach72 · Feb 1, 2020

beebee said:
Understand that, but when added along with a the original clip, it keeps all movement to a bare minimum,, Makes the holster stay absolutely upright in the pocket, very stable, and just works better for me 100%... I bought a couple wider leather belts than I had and that has helped as well.. Very few issues carrying these days.. bob

I'm so confused are you using both an ulti clip AND a standard clip at the same time?

Edwardteach72 · Feb 1, 2020

beebee said:
Yes,,, It works well.. With the way I carry, at times when practicing draw, I would get the holster out with the gun because the factory clips were not designed to hold fabric.. With the Ulticlip, the holster can be canted anyway I like, and is wonderfully secure.. Can't possibly pull out with the gun, and feels so much more solid.. Yes I CAN use just the Ulticlip and remove the originals, but It simply is not as stable... Its really just pocket carry, but using a kydex IWB holster securely clipped inside in the pocket as opposed to a pocket holster.. For me personally it works perfectly on the compact guns I carry, even though technically its no correct.. There is NEVER any print of any kind, and the holster is secure as can be.. Its not for everyone, I realize that, but its what I have found to be best for me.. I just need to be sure my shirts/jackets are long enough, but that has been no problem as yet.. Pocket holsters were always turning upside down,, or coming out with the gun.. this method works so much better. bob

Why not....use... two ulticlips?

stuckhere · Feb 2, 2020

Edwardteach72 said:
Wasnt going jump in on this, others have been doing a good job.

But as mentioned..... swap out that belt. If you are reluctant on trying out a belt special to carrying a gun (many can be a bit pricey and understandably so) here is a quality belt from a great company at a good price. Itd be a good way to test out and see how a stronger more rigid belt will make a huge difference.

I've been wearing this same belt every single day and it has held up amazing. I am probably going to be getting a new one soon and probably a different one from the same company.

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Much like you, I was going to stay out of it....

BUT, in addition to the quality belt recommendation I can say undoubtedly this: The OP can definitely carry IWB with a GOOD holster. My body is less so suited to it and with the proper equipment and willpower, you can carry IWB, get a proper full grip and draw, with the right equipment. I can tolerate a G43 and a G48 with no issues. I do not let my pants ride at the waist like i should, and it's still doable. There is just a necessary level of committment, and that is all.

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