Shirt stays for use with Tuckable.

Rob99VMI04 · July 3rd, 2007, 02:14 PM

Theres got to be a few military folks floating around here who use shirt stays as part of their carry package. As some of us grow taller and some of us grow rounder. Just wanted to see if these are worth it or would cause a possible hinderance on drawing from a tuckable. I used to carry open at work in a VM-II, now we were asked to carry concealed. I love my VM-II but don't want to be constantly swapping tuckable clips with it. Right now i'm currently using a C-Tac Infidel for a S&W M&PC with the tuckable strut, however, I'm using my G26 in the holster because my dad got my M&P for dad day (more like confiscated it), and I was wondering if I used shirt stays may it keep things a little neater If you know what I mean.

JD · July 3rd, 2007, 03:13 PM

I'd say shirt stays would be a no-no, they are meant to keep the shirt tucked in, what happens when you need to get your gun in a hurry, tucked carry is all ready hard enough to draw from IMHO, shirt stays would hinder it even more by keeping the shirt over the gun when you need it.

If you do decide to go with the stays, get the one's with the stirrups, not the clips, you'll thank me for it.

Rob99VMI04 · July 3rd, 2007, 03:37 PM

Yeah thats pretty much what I was wondernig.

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Originally Posted by JD

I'd say shirt stays would be a no-no, they are meant to keep the shirt tucked in, what happens when you need to get your gun in a hurry, tucked carry is all ready hard enough to draw from IMHO, shirt stays would hinder it even more by keeping the shirt over the gun when you need it.

If you do decide to go with the stays, get the one's with the stirrups, not the clips, you'll thank me for it.

jarhead79 · July 3rd, 2007, 04:20 PM

That's pretty much my take on it, too. It would probably keep it neat, but you're gonna be pulling against that tension to draw. If you have shirt stays, give it a shot. Perhaps putting the one on your strongside rear a little farther back.

aus71383 · July 3rd, 2007, 05:47 PM

+2

The loop kind are 10x more comfortable - especially if you wear calf length dress socks then you've got it made. But if you try to untuck your shirt, you'll have to take your shoes and pants off first - so not a good idea for a tuckable holster.

Austin

JD · July 3rd, 2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aus71383

+2

The loop kind are 10x more comfortable - especially if you wear calf length dress socks then you've got it made. But if you try to untuck your shirt, you'll have to take your shoes and pants off first - so not a good idea for a tuckable holster.

Austin

Not really, the stirrup kind still have the attachments that hook to the shirt, so you can untuck but, shirt stays are and all ways will be a PITA. I do not miss them one bit.

Smith&Wessonfan · July 3rd, 2007, 08:34 PM

Whatever makes it harder to pull up the shirt is a BIG no-no in my opinion.

Pulling up some shirt fabric out of the pants so it blouses and drapes over your waist achieves three important goals:

1) It gives you less material to pull out from the holster.

2) It gives you more material to grab under stress.

3) The extra drape makes it easier to hide the belt clips and the butt of the gun.

I am a USNA alumni and it took me YEARS to break out of the tightly tucked-in shirt habit ingrained on me there.

July 3rd, 2007, 02:14 PM	#1
Rob99VMI04 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ABOVE is the FOOTPRINT of a common american CHICKEN Posts: 1,710	Shirt stays for use with Tuckable. Theres got to be a few military folks floating around here who use shirt stays as part of their carry package. As some of us grow taller and some of us grow rounder. Just wanted to see if these are worth it or would cause a possible hinderance on drawing from a tuckable. I used to carry open at work in a VM-II, now we were asked to carry concealed. I love my VM-II but don't want to be constantly swapping tuckable clips with it. Right now i'm currently using a C-Tac Infidel for a S&W M&PC with the tuckable strut, however, I'm using my G26 in the holster because my dad got my M&P for dad day (more like confiscated it), and I was wondering if I used shirt stays may it keep things a little neater If you know what I mean. __________________ "You may find me one day dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you'll find me in a pile of brass." - Trooper M. Padgett "When seconds count.....Cops Respond in Minutes"

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JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	I'd say shirt stays would be a no-no, they are meant to keep the shirt tucked in, what happens when you need to get your gun in a hurry, tucked carry is all ready hard enough to draw from IMHO, shirt stays would hinder it even more by keeping the shirt over the gun when you need it. If you do decide to go with the stays, get the one's with the stirrups, not the clips, you'll thank me for it. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

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jarhead79 Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stansbury Park, UT Posts: 1,298	That's pretty much my take on it, too. It would probably keep it neat, but you're gonna be pulling against that tension to draw. If you have shirt stays, give it a shot. Perhaps putting the one on your strongside rear a little farther back. __________________ Sig P239 9mm Bersa Thunder.45 Ruger SP101 .38 SPL Glock 36 (night sites) UBG Holsters current wait time as of 7-16-2009: 3-5 weeks.

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July 3rd, 2007, 05:47 PM	#5
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,863	+2 The loop kind are 10x more comfortable - especially if you wear calf length dress socks then you've got it made. But if you try to untuck your shirt, you'll have to take your shoes and pants off first - so not a good idea for a tuckable holster. Austin

July 3rd, 2007, 08:34 PM	#7
Smith&Wessonfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 508	Whatever makes it harder to pull up the shirt is a BIG no-no in my opinion. Pulling up some shirt fabric out of the pants so it blouses and drapes over your waist achieves three important goals: 1) It gives you less material to pull out from the holster. 2) It gives you more material to grab under stress. 3) The extra drape makes it easier to hide the belt clips and the butt of the gun. I am a USNA alumni and it took me YEARS to break out of the tightly tucked-in shirt habit ingrained on me there.