IWB holster clips - What if someone asks what those are??

jpdeuce · May 11th, 2007, 01:49 PM

So, what's your response when someone asks - "What are those 2 clips on your belt?" I don't have my CHL yet, but expecting to carry with an IWB at about 3:30 position. This was just something I was thinking about when looking at a buddy's setup. I will need to utilize the "tuckable" option of IWB occasionally which will expose the clips.

Just curious if you have gotten the question, how you responded, or how you will respond. Would like to have a couple responses in the chute and ready to go. I mean if it was one of my buddies I would just say I wrap my manhood around on that side and it helps hold it up...but I don't think that is going to fly in the office. :sign002:

FJC · May 11th, 2007, 01:55 PM

I'd just say, "It's a personal thing I'd rather not talk about."

MattLarson · May 11th, 2007, 01:56 PM

"Insulin pump"
"Hernia Truss"

"Nunya"
"Nunya?"
"Yeah, None ya business!"

The options are limitless...

Ping Ping · May 11th, 2007, 02:03 PM

Been carrying with two clips showing for years. Never been asked.

Mike from Texas · May 11th, 2007, 02:23 PM

From pictures I have seen if you have a black belt and black clips you can't even see the clips unless you're really looking.

ront · May 11th, 2007, 02:33 PM

Someone would have to be pretty darn brave to ask what something hanging on you belt is. These days, there is so much that can be hung on a belt, it is hardly even noticed. My guess is, if someone really does notice, they probably already have a pretty good idea what it is.

Ron

DarthMuffin · May 11th, 2007, 04:59 PM

"Collostomy bag. Wanna see?"

LOL, actually I've never been asked. I tend to wear shirts that cover my belt. If I was asked I'd reply NOYB if it wasn't a close friend, if it was, I'd tell them honestly since they're a friend.

Gideon · May 11th, 2007, 05:24 PM

This is why I WOULD never wear a tuckable like this. It's called concealed carry; if part of my holster/rig is showing then it's not concealed enough to satisfy me. Just walking down the street or in a store you won't be asked but at work you will be sooner or later. And let's face it, that's where most people want to such a rig so they can tuck at work. To me it doesn't make sense unless you're an LEO who want's to be discreet but it wouldn't be a big deal if they found out.

Tell someone at work that it's a "personal" thing and you'll get them curious and they'll think about it every time they see you and they will discuss their curiousity with others.

I work in a professional business environment where you have to have your shirt tucked but can't really wear a suit coat so standard IWB is out.

I believe your options are limited here. It's really got to be some kind of belly band or Holster Tshirt, ankle holster, Smartcarry concept, or true pocket carry. If you're in shape wearing a dress shirt, belly bands will print and you'll see the bulge unless my own bulge is bigger

Ankle carry is also very limited unless you can wear extra long/baggy pants. Let's face it, at work we put up our lets, etc. That leaves you with smartcarry and pocket carry which means smaller weapons.

Once you take off any covergarment, your options go way down. and so too does the size of weapon.

I always hear guys saying they can carry a full size 1911 in a tuckable or a glock in their pocket and bigger guys may be able to, but the thinner, small you are the harder it gets.

I recommend a combinatio of guns and carry methods to meet the needs. Despite a lot of effort to find something else, nothing has proven as versitle for no-cover carry than a little keltec .380 in the pocket or a smartcarry. Even a J frame looks too big and is actually a bit uncomfortable in my dress pants.

So I'd recommend skipping any type of tuckable unless you want to wear it under a suit coat so it's even less noticeable if the coat flips open.

I know a lot of guys will disagree with me and that's okay, you have to find something that works for you but think about this, EVERY other guy who carrys or knows about CCW will know exactly what those clips are!! If I'm going to carry at work, it's important to me (and I think highly adviseable) that NOONE know but me.

Anyway, my opinions and two cent's won't get you a cup of coffee.

Think multiple scenarios and then get weapons for each, i.e., pocket summer carry, IWB carry when you do have a cover garment, etc.

God Bless
Gideon

plblark · May 11th, 2007, 05:36 PM

V-Clips avoid this problem. they hold securely, the velcro is on the belt (I hear great things about thebeltman's stuff)

sevesteen · May 11th, 2007, 05:57 PM

Several options--Comp-Tac V clips work with velcro on the back of the belt, nothing showing in front. A cellphone can cover one of the clips, if you're using the standard ones. With a Wilderness belt and C-clips, the front clip appears to be part of the closing system.

Even with these improvements, I wouldn't use a tuckable if it is crucial that you aren't spotted. I'd go with pocket carry.

May 11th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#1
jpdeuce Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 98	IWB holster clips - What if someone asks what those are?? So, what's your response when someone asks - "What are those 2 clips on your belt?" I don't have my CHL yet, but expecting to carry with an IWB at about 3:30 position. This was just something I was thinking about when looking at a buddy's setup. I will need to utilize the "tuckable" option of IWB occasionally which will expose the clips. Just curious if you have gotten the question, how you responded, or how you will respond. Would like to have a couple responses in the chute and ready to go. I mean if it was one of my buddies I would just say I wrap my manhood around on that side and it helps hold it up...but I don't think that is going to fly in the office. :sign002: __________________ XD-40 SubCompact with OD Green frame

May 11th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#3
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,860	"Insulin pump" "Hernia Truss" "Nunya" "Nunya?" "Yeah, None ya business!" The options are limitless... __________________ Hope is not a plan.

May 11th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#4
Ping Ping Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 425	Been carrying with two clips showing for years. Never been asked. __________________ "Happiness, is a warm gun" -St. John of Liverpool Proud to be an infidel.

May 11th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#5
Mike from Texas Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: D/FW Texas Posts: 152	From pictures I have seen if you have a black belt and black clips you can't even see the clips unless you're *really* looking. __________________ Kimber Ultra Carry - CT Lasergrips Glock 19, 21SF, 29 KelTec P3AT Built M4 Carbine - My Evil Black Rifle ********************************

May 11th, 2007, 02:33 PM	#6
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	Someone would have to be pretty darn brave to ask what something hanging on you belt is. These days, there is so much that can be hung on a belt, it is hardly even noticed. My guess is, if someone really does notice, they probably already have a pretty good idea what it is. Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader http://kdholsters.com/

May 11th, 2007, 01:55 PM	#2
FJC Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 36	I'd just say, "It's a personal thing I'd rather not talk about."

May 11th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#7
DarthMuffin Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	"Collostomy bag. Wanna see?" LOL, actually I've never been asked. I tend to wear shirts that cover my belt. If I was asked I'd reply NOYB if it wasn't a close friend, if it was, I'd tell them honestly since they're a friend.

May 11th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#8
Gideon Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,209	This is why I WOULD never wear a tuckable like this. It's called concealed carry; if part of my holster/rig is showing then it's not concealed enough to satisfy me. Just walking down the street or in a store you won't be asked but at work you will be sooner or later. And let's face it, that's where most people want to such a rig so they can tuck at work. To me it doesn't make sense unless you're an LEO who want's to be discreet but it wouldn't be a big deal if they found out. Tell someone at work that it's a "personal" thing and you'll get them curious and they'll think about it every time they see you and they will discuss their curiousity with others. I work in a professional business environment where you have to have your shirt tucked but can't really wear a suit coat so standard IWB is out. I believe your options are limited here. It's really got to be some kind of belly band or Holster Tshirt, ankle holster, Smartcarry concept, or true pocket carry. If you're in shape wearing a dress shirt, belly bands will print and you'll see the bulge unless my own bulge is bigger Ankle carry is also very limited unless you can wear extra long/baggy pants. Let's face it, at work we put up our lets, etc. That leaves you with smartcarry and pocket carry which means smaller weapons. Once you take off any covergarment, your options go way down. and so too does the size of weapon. I always hear guys saying they can carry a full size 1911 in a tuckable or a glock in their pocket and bigger guys may be able to, but the thinner, small you are the harder it gets. I recommend a combinatio of guns and carry methods to meet the needs. Despite a lot of effort to find something else, nothing has proven as versitle for no-cover carry than a little keltec .380 in the pocket or a smartcarry. Even a J frame looks too big and is actually a bit uncomfortable in my dress pants. So I'd recommend skipping any type of tuckable unless you want to wear it under a suit coat so it's even less noticeable if the coat flips open. I know a lot of guys will disagree with me and that's okay, you have to find something that works for you but think about this, EVERY other guy who carrys or knows about CCW will know exactly what those clips are!! If I'm going to carry at work, it's important to me (and I think highly adviseable) that NOONE know but me. Anyway, my opinions and two cent's won't get you a cup of coffee. Think multiple scenarios and then get weapons for each, i.e., pocket summer carry, IWB carry when you do have a cover garment, etc. God Bless Gideon

May 11th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#9
plblark Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 284	V-Clips avoid this problem. they hold securely, the velcro is on the belt (I hear great things about thebeltman's stuff) __________________ For MN specific carry information and a great shooting community, check out forum.twincitiescarry.com

May 11th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#10
sevesteen Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 287	Several options--Comp-Tac V clips work with velcro on the back of the belt, nothing showing in front. A cellphone can cover one of the clips, if you're using the standard ones. With a Wilderness belt and C-clips, the front clip appears to be part of the closing system. Even with these improvements, I wouldn't use a tuckable if it is crucial that you aren't spotted. I'd go with pocket carry.

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