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gigag04 wrote:I like my suitwear to fit in a modern, tailored, fashion, so tucking IWB does not work for me either. I opt for ankle, or thunder wear type concealment.

I've lost 15 - 20 lbs. over the last 6 - 9 months, so I have a little room to play with on my dress slacks. Otherwise, I don't know what I would do.

Middle Age Russ wrote:As already mentioned, a good tuckable IWB (Comp-Tac MTAC, Crossbreed Supertuck, Galco King Tuk and the like) which spreads the weight of the gun over a large area of the belt is just the ticket.

I agree. I have a horsehide from Tommy Theis, which is basically like the above referenced IWB holsters but was a bit more cost effective for me. In addition to the belts mentioned in this thread, 5-11 also has some dressier looking gun belts that are quite sturdy and can easily support the weight.

If they made me wear a coat to work, I would keep the coat on and carry OWB.

Ameer wrote:If they made me wear a coat to work, I would keep the coat on and carry OWB.

Unfortunately, the coat occasionally comes off, for various reasons. Sometimes, at a moments notice. So OWB won't work for me.

hpcatx wrote:

Middle Age Russ wrote:... 5-11 also has some dressier looking gun belts that are quite sturdy and can easily support the weight.

All I can seem to find on their site is 1 1/2" belts. Have to have a max of 1 1/4" for the dress slacks.

Rocstar wrote:

C-dub wrote:I carry this way to church a lot now and some other times. Sometimes I use my MTAC Minotaur and sometimes I just go with the Blackhawk Serpa. I've been carrying a Glock 27 for years, but lately, since my wife got me a Glock 21SF for our anniversary, I've been carrying that around with a Blackhawk Serpa and no one seems the wiser.

The MTAC Minotaur could be an option.

I like the Blackhawk Serpa. But it is an OWB holster and won't work for my needs. Good for the range though.

You'd be surprised how little people pay attention. I carry with the Blackhawk more often and even though it sticks out a little more no one has said anything yet. The Minotaur does conceal better, but if the Blackhawk is more comfortable.

Rocstar wrote:

Ameer wrote:If they made me wear a coat to work, I would keep the coat on and carry OWB.

Unfortunately, the coat occasionally comes off, for various reasons. Sometimes, at a moments notice. So OWB won't work for me.

Oops. Didn't read this one first.

gigag04 wrote:I like my suitwear to fit in a modern, tailored, fashion, so tucking IWB does not work for me either. I opt for ankle, or thunder wear type concealment.

I have often thought I would like to try ankle carry, but I worry about the pant leg riding up too much when I sit down.

C-dub wrote:

gigag04 wrote: I have often thought I would like to try ankle carry, but I worry about the pant leg riding up too much when I sit down.

I can relate to that. I am right handed, so would want an ankle holster on my left leg, which isn't the problem. The problem is that, for as long as I can remember, when I cross my legs, it is the left one over my right and the pants leg slides way up.

For what it's worth, I ordered a Silent Thunder IWB from Garrett Industries (http://garrettindustries.mybigcommerce.com/) located in Woodville, TX and should have it in a few weeks.

They were quick to respond to my email questions and even steered me to a less expensive model than the one I was originally looking at, tell me that they thought it would be a better fit for my described use.

Thanks again to all that answered my questions in this thread!

I often wear a snap vest - without a jacket - and that allows me IWB coverage.
Look for a vest longer than your waistline.
I also will wear a sport coat/suit jacket over a vest, when I need a more formal appearance of a coat, and I rely on the vest to conceal should the need to remove the jacket comes up.

To use this combination as a regular, consistent style - consider increasing your jacket size one up, to accommodate both the vest and buttoning the jacket, unless the jacket will not need to be buttoned.

I regularly wear a light, cotton/velcro shoulder rig from Deep Conceal under my dress shirt (and over a t-shirt). Would rip buttons in an emergency, or leave several unbuttoned and covered by a tie. Anyway, the arrangement completely conceals the firearm under the shirt, and (depending on button management) can allow for discrete and easy access, whether sitting or standing.

If the jacket comes off, get an IWB tuckable. I wear a sport coat as often as possible, I find it fashionably elegant, even with jeans. This allows for IWB or OWB. On a recent trip to Thailand, I had some dress shirts custom made with straight (not contoured) tails so I can wear the shirts untucked. This gives me more options and presents a somewhat edgy look with the sports coat, even for an OF like me.