How do you wear your MTAC?

kazzaerexys · December 20th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Me: 5'11", 210#, with a Sig P220R and a Comp-Tac MTAC. I have some time to get used to the whole carrying thing since, well, I live in Maryland

and I don't have any immediate plans to go to any of the states that recognize my nice FL non-resident permit... So, I got the MTAC to go with my very nice Beltman double-layer bullhide belt.

I really want to wear the rig around 4 o'clock because (1) it is pretty comfortable back there; (2) it is better covered by an open-front concealment garment; and (3) I think that's the easiest place to draw from. Only thing is I can't find any way to have the grip stay close back there. Short of standing like I have rod up my bum, just about any movement seems to catch my shirt between my back and the grip (no matter how tight or loose the shirt is); also, any sort of leaning or bending forward makes it look like the Alien is coming out of my kidney.

I can wear it at 3 o'clock and it conceals well (which I actually found surprising---I mean, how could it not look like I have a tumor growing out of my hip!

), but is uncomfortable when I sit down and I find the draw more difficult (though nothing I can't adjust to, I think). But at 3 o'clock, with a tucked shirt (polo, rugby, or dress shirt), the Sig really does just disappear, which does make me happy.

Anyone else out there have a similar configuration that works well back behind the hip? How do you get the gun to stay close enough to conceal well?

I have dropped the MTAC by one hole in each clip to keep the (I guess about) 15 degree cant but let it ride lower, which does help some, but still not a lot.

Thanks!

friesepferd · December 20th, 2007, 04:24 PM

i wear mine @ 3oclock. i find that it conceals much better and i actually find it much more comfy than at 4.
i know a lot of people that carry at 4, so im sure someone can give you some input, but honestly i dont know how they do it either.
i cant conceal well at all in that position.

takurpic · December 20th, 2007, 04:39 PM

I've been experimenting with mine- just received it on Monday.

The most comfortable/concealble position I have found is 3:00. I tried 4-5:00, but my gut doesn't let me do that very well.

FiringDragon · December 20th, 2007, 07:20 PM

For what it's worth, I use it 4 or 5 o'clock. Didn't think 3 would work with my already-too-tight pants, so I didn't even try...

FD

sass20485 · December 20th, 2007, 07:26 PM

I carry my Glock 27 in an MTac, I've got the clips positioned to drop a bit lower in the front than the back and it rides just above my belt level. The top to the slide at the rear sight is positioned just about at the seam of my jeans. It is comfortable and easy to draw from. I don't have trouble with anything getting between the gun and holster.

Guess you'll have to do some experimenting with height, cant & position on the body to find the right spot for you. BUT, eventually you'll find it. Also the M Tac takes a few days of wearing it,to mold it self to you, which may help. One of the nice things about the MTac is that you can adjust it to suit you. Good luck.

redbird · December 20th, 2007, 10:22 PM

The best position for me with my M-tac is 3:30 to 4:00, this works the same on the three guns I carry. I carry a Sig-245, a Glock 21, and a Kimber Ultra 10 in M-tac holsters. To me it is just as easy to carry and conceal the large frame autos in an M-tac.
Probably like 99% of the people who post on this site I have tried about every style of holster, the M-tac, Tucker Answer type holsters have pretty well been the best for my style of carry.
Today I went to the farm to zero in some hunting rifles and carried my Glock 21 all day and forgot it was there.

kazzaerexys · December 20th, 2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbird

The best position for me with my M-tac is 3:30 to 4:00, this works the same on the three guns I carry.

redbird, does the gun's grip snug up against your back/side well over there? That's the main problem I seem to be having, is that there's always too much space there for a shirt to snag... What kind of belt do you use?

sass20485 · December 20th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Mine rides snug. I use a quality gun belt, Wildernss & a K&D most often.

redbird · December 21st, 2007, 09:22 PM

Sorry I didn't get back last night, all 3 M-tacs press against my side tight enough that my shirt doesn't snag the grip but keeps it close enough to be discreet with a light weight vest or even when the shirt is tucked between the holster and pants.

BillR · December 22nd, 2007, 09:42 PM

Mine's at 3 o'clock right now. I just got it today, and so far it's VERY comfortable. I can't imagine what it'll be like once it's broken in.

December 20th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#1
kazzaerexys Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,426	How do you wear your MTAC? Me: 5'11", 210#, with a Sig P220R and a Comp-Tac MTAC. I have some time to get used to the whole carrying thing since, well, I live in Maryland and I don't have any immediate plans to go to any of the states that recognize my nice FL non-resident permit... So, I got the MTAC to go with my very nice Beltman double-layer bullhide belt. I really want to wear the rig around 4 o'clock because (1) it is pretty comfortable back there; (2) it is better covered by an open-front concealment garment; and (3) I think that's the easiest place to draw from. Only thing is I can't find any way to have the grip stay close back there. Short of standing like I have rod up my bum, just about any movement seems to catch my shirt between my back and the grip (no matter how tight or loose the shirt is); also, any sort of leaning or bending forward makes it look like the Alien is coming out of my kidney. I can wear it at 3 o'clock and it conceals well (which I actually found surprising---I mean, how could it not look like I have a tumor growing out of my hip! ), but is uncomfortable when I sit down and I find the draw more difficult (though nothing I can't adjust to, I think). But at 3 o'clock, with a tucked shirt (polo, rugby, or dress shirt), the Sig really does just disappear, which does make me happy. Anyone else out there have a similar configuration that works well back behind the hip? How do you get the gun to stay close enough to conceal well? I have dropped the MTAC by one hole in each clip to keep the (I guess about) 15 degree cant but let it ride lower, which does help some, but still not a lot. Thanks!

December 20th, 2007, 07:20 PM	#4
FiringDragon Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 55	For what it's worth, I use it 4 or 5 o'clock. Didn't think 3 would work with my already-too-tight pants, so I didn't even try... FD __________________ ------------------------------> Shoot Straight

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December 20th, 2007, 04:24 PM	#2
friesepferd Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: what used to be the state of Franklin (look it up) Posts: 1,719	i wear mine @ 3oclock. i find that it conceals much better and i actually find it much more comfy than at 4. i know a lot of people that carry at 4, so im sure someone can give you some input, but honestly i dont know how they do it either. i cant conceal well at all in that position.

December 20th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#3
takurpic Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 226	I've been experimenting with mine- just received it on Monday. The most comfortable/concealble position I have found is 3:00. I tried 4-5:00, but my gut doesn't let me do that very well.

December 20th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#5
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	I carry my Glock 27 in an MTac, I've got the clips positioned to drop a bit lower in the front than the back and it rides just above my belt level. The top to the slide at the rear sight is positioned just about at the seam of my jeans. It is comfortable and easy to draw from. I don't have trouble with anything getting between the gun and holster. Guess you'll have to do some experimenting with height, cant & position on the body to find the right spot for you. BUT, eventually you'll find it. Also the M Tac takes a few days of wearing it,to mold it self to you, which may help. One of the nice things about the MTac is that you can adjust it to suit you. Good luck.

December 20th, 2007, 10:22 PM	#6
redbird Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 432	The best position for me with my M-tac is 3:30 to 4:00, this works the same on the three guns I carry. I carry a Sig-245, a Glock 21, and a Kimber Ultra 10 in M-tac holsters. To me it is just as easy to carry and conceal the large frame autos in an M-tac. Probably like 99% of the people who post on this site I have tried about every style of holster, the M-tac, Tucker Answer type holsters have pretty well been the best for my style of carry. Today I went to the farm to zero in some hunting rifles and carried my Glock 21 all day and forgot it was there.

December 20th, 2007, 10:59 PM	#8
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Mine rides snug. I use a quality gun belt, Wildernss & a K&D most often.

December 21st, 2007, 09:22 PM	#9
redbird Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 432	Sorry I didn't get back last night, all 3 M-tacs press against my side tight enough that my shirt doesn't snag the grip but keeps it close enough to be discreet with a light weight vest or even when the shirt is tucked between the holster and pants.