Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
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Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
I'm trying to figure out if I should get a shoulder holster or an ankle holster for when I need to wear a suit or tux, etc. I have a CrossBreed SuperTuck right now, which is perfect for everyday use, but it’s fairly obvious that there's something there when I take my jacket off. I have a Kimber Ultra Carry II. I'm still fairly new to the concealed carry world so any help or suggestions are very much appreciated.
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
What about the option of having your tailor give you a little extra room so it conceals well with your standard carry holster?
...and I bet it wouldn't be any more $ than a new holster!
...and I bet it wouldn't be any more $ than a new holster!
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
I guess that's an option...I never thought of that
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
I recall reading that in one of Massad Ayoob's book so I'll take no credit for being a forward thinker!Spaz563 wrote:I guess that's an option...I never thought of that
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
Another solution is a looser shirt bloused out a bit around the waist over a tucked holster. It'd cover a 5" 1911, let alone an Ultra Carry. Using J or C clips instead of the metal ones that are standard with the SuperTuck makes the rig disappear to all but the most alert among us.Spaz563 wrote:I'm trying to figure out if I should get a shoulder holster or an ankle holster for when I need to wear a suit or tux, etc. I have a CrossBreed SuperTuck right now, which is perfect for everyday use, but it’s fairly obvious that there's something there when I take my jacket off. I have a Kimber Ultra Carry II. I'm still fairly new to the concealed carry world so any help or suggestions are very much appreciated.
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
" but it’s fairly obvious that there's something there when I take my jacket off."
A shoulder holster is really gonna be obvious
Letting the pants out sounds like a good idea.Have you thought about a smaller gun for occasions when you know you will have to take your coat off?
A shoulder holster is really gonna be obvious
Letting the pants out sounds like a good idea.Have you thought about a smaller gun for occasions when you know you will have to take your coat off?
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Unless it is under the shirt.J Wilson wrote:" but it’s fairly obvious that there's something there when I take my jacket off."
A shoulder holster is really gonna be obvious
Letting the pants out sounds like a good idea.Have you thought about a smaller gun for occasions when you know you will have to take your coat off?
Many places, like Men's Warehouse, will do free alterations on a suit you bought from them. Of course, that's usually if you've lost or gained weight and maybe not to create space for carrying a gun. lol
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
I'm also a little wary of the ankle holster for when I sit down.
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
I've never worn a suit. I don't have plastic yet. But the wife and I were at academy and I was drawn to the holster isle. I found a shoulder holster that was on clearance and bought it. I wear it in the house with my xd and a button up shirt and you can't tell I have it on. I may wear it when I cc, it fits so tight against my body. Just my .02
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What brand? Where does the muzzle point while you have it on?Fire1141 wrote:I've never worn a suit. I don't have plastic yet. But the wife and I were at academy and I was drawn to the holster isle. I found a shoulder holster that was on clearance and bought it. I wear it in the house with my xd and a button up shirt and you can't tell I have it on. I may wear it when I cc, it fits so tight against my body. Just my .02
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
Uncle mikes. And the muzzle points back. I am a little " wider" and that helps to hide the gun in a horizontal position. I'm waiting on a $200 rig from black hills leather and I'm not sure that this $15 shoulder holster won't fit my needs. We'll see
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Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
On second thought, it could be a federal holsterworks, in the yellow package. I find it very comfortable, even with no counterweight and it has the belt loop that holds it very tight
Re: Shoulder holster or ankle holster?
shoulder holster,
if I wanted to shoot some one behind me then I would go for the shoulder holster.
in a closed fight,is this a good way to draw ? or are you able to?
when you are running,what happens?
if I wanted to shoot some one behind me then I would go for the shoulder holster.
in a closed fight,is this a good way to draw ? or are you able to?
when you are running,what happens?