bib overall carry

buckeyeLCPL · February 14th, 2007, 05:18 PM

So, in the past day or so we here in Central Ohio got enough snow and ice to qualify for a snow day for just about everyone, including a rare snow day for OSU. It isn't too much, about 6-8 inches of snow with 1-2 inces of ice on top, but for central Ohio, thats a pretty good snow storm. Anyways, I went out to clear all the snow and stuff off my truck, and put on my insulated Carhart Bib overalls that I have for farm work and my construction related job over winter breaks. I realized that there wasn't really a good way to use any of my belt rigs and still have the weapon easily accessable. I haven't been able to purchase a pocket gun yet, although I guess that would be about the best option. So, does anyone on here have any tricks or anything to make a belt rig, IWB or OWB work under a set of bib overalls (with jeans and a belt under the insulated ones)?

Robin Hood · February 14th, 2007, 06:42 PM

Wow, I can relate! I am a mechanic by trade. I like wearing good pair of Key bibs to work.

I have worn a strong side hip holster underneath, But that doesn't work well.

The best things that I have found are Small of the back on a belt concealed. The other is a small slit inside that bib (hidden on the outside by the pockets). Pick a good solid holster with a spring clip and attach it inside the bib across your sternum. Comfy, Quick and most guys have something stuck in those chest pockets anyway. No one thinks twice about a buldge if you have a pen or two hanging out.

NY27 · February 14th, 2007, 07:33 PM

When I go hunting I wear a Bib and it would be hard to access my sidearm which is under the bib, ofcourse. I bought a larger belt that I put a holster on and sling that around the bib with my Ruger Security Six 357 Mag.

But that doesn't help you. I have also just stuck my G27 in the front thigh pocket if I didn't have the Ruger with me.

The Ruger is just a back up to the Remington 710 30-06 that I hunt with.

retsupt99 · February 14th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Around the house, or cutting the grass (in February...

)...is when the KelTec .380 in a Kydex pocket holster comes in very handy...the Kimber get a rest and the yard work still gets done!

Always armed...

ret

Redneck Repairs · February 14th, 2007, 09:08 PM

Speaking for my self only , My bibbies tend to have a pistol in the strong side front pocket , and that is all that lives there . Sometimes its my p9 primairy , sometimes it another equil sized pistol .. but its the only way i have found to have any half assed access when geared up for weather .

rocky · February 14th, 2007, 09:57 PM

A paddle holster works well for me with bibs on.

randytulsa2 · February 14th, 2007, 10:11 PM

Smartcarry. Easier to get at in overalls, owing to the looseness of the bib, than in pants.

When I have my Roundhouse overalls (made in Shawnee, Oklahoma) on, I've got my smartcarry on under it.

Besides, everyone puts his hands inside his bibs now and then. Perfectly inconspicuous.

Robin Hood · February 15th, 2007, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randytulsa2

Besides, everyone puts his hands inside his bibs now and then. Perfectly inconspicuous.

"Just adjustin' the old hammer, Honey!"

glockmav · February 15th, 2007, 02:52 PM

Smartcarry or a belly band.

gamboolman · February 16th, 2007, 12:59 AM

I wear overalls a good bit and I use the Smartcarry with my G-26.

February 14th, 2007, 05:18 PM	#1
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 2,888	bib overall carry So, in the past day or so we here in Central Ohio got enough snow and ice to qualify for a snow day for just about everyone, including a rare snow day for OSU. It isn't too much, about 6-8 inches of snow with 1-2 inces of ice on top, but for central Ohio, thats a pretty good snow storm. Anyways, I went out to clear all the snow and stuff off my truck, and put on my insulated Carhart Bib overalls that I have for farm work and my construction related job over winter breaks. I realized that there wasn't really a good way to use any of my belt rigs and still have the weapon easily accessable. I haven't been able to purchase a pocket gun yet, although I guess that would be about the best option. So, does anyone on here have any tricks or anything to make a belt rig, IWB or OWB work under a set of bib overalls (with jeans and a belt under the insulated ones)? __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

February 14th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#2
Robin Hood Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 67	Wow, I can relate! I am a mechanic by trade. I like wearing good pair of Key bibs to work. I have worn a strong side hip holster underneath, But that doesn't work well. The best things that I have found are Small of the back on a belt concealed. The other is a small slit inside that bib (hidden on the outside by the pockets). Pick a good solid holster with a spring clip and attach it inside the bib across your sternum. Comfy, Quick and most guys have something stuck in those chest pockets anyway. No one thinks twice about a buldge if you have a pen or two hanging out. __________________ "Guns aren’t toys! They’re for protecting your family, hunting dangerous or delicious animals and keeping the King of England out of your face!" -Crusty the Clown Keep your booger hook off the kill switch 'till you bead the boogeyman!

February 14th, 2007, 07:33 PM	#3
NY27 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,238	When I go hunting I wear a Bib and it would be hard to access my sidearm which is under the bib, ofcourse. I bought a larger belt that I put a holster on and sling that around the bib with my Ruger Security Six 357 Mag. But that doesn't help you. I have also just stuck my G27 in the front thigh pocket if I didn't have the Ruger with me. The Ruger is just a back up to the Remington 710 30-06 that I hunt with. __________________ It is better to have your gun and not need it, than to need it and not have it. 2012

February 14th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,405	For Those Days... Around the house, or cutting the grass (in February... )...is when the KelTec .380 in a Kydex pocket holster comes in very handy...the Kimber get a rest and the yard work still gets done! Always armed... ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

February 14th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#5
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	Speaking for my self only , My bibbies tend to have a pistol in the strong side front pocket , and that is all that lives there . Sometimes its my p9 primairy , sometimes it another equil sized pistol .. but its the only way i have found to have any half assed access when geared up for weather . __________________ Make sure you get full value out of today , Do something worthwhile, because what you do today will cost you one day off the rest of your life . We only begin to understand folks after we stop and think . Criminals are looking for victims, not opponents.

February 14th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#6
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,054	A paddle holster works well for me with bibs on. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

February 14th, 2007, 10:11 PM	#7
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,529	Smartcarry. Easier to get at in overalls, owing to the looseness of the bib, than in pants. When I have my Roundhouse overalls (made in Shawnee, Oklahoma) on, I've got my smartcarry on under it. Besides, everyone puts his hands inside his bibs now and then. Perfectly inconspicuous. __________________ "...bad decisions that turn out well often make heroes." Gary D. Mitchell, A Sniper's Journey: The Truth About the Man and the Rifle, P. 103, NAL Caliber books, 2006, 1st Ed.

February 15th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#9
glockmav Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 74	Smartcarry or a belly band. __________________ "Take what you have with what you are, make something of it, and never be satisfied." G.W. Carver

February 16th, 2007, 12:59 AM	#10
gamboolman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 36	I wear overalls a good bit and I use the Smartcarry with my G-26.

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