Daptin

Hello guys and gals,

Nine months ago I sold my home in Florida and moved with my wife to Central America. I had to sell my SIG, because I understood it would be next to impossible to import it. Took me eight months to get a permit, they made me run through hoops (they even took DNA samples) but I was finally authorized to purchase a brand new G27 (.40). I don't care if they call it a baby Glock, it's a nice bit of stuff... What to do with it, between trips to the range? Glove compartment?

I have been looking at what you are carrying, and apparently waist bands, and under arm slings are subject to ridicule. I am still desperately evaluating all my options... I was thinking ankle holster, but I get the feeling few of you are using them... OWB? I don't want to get me killed. Since it's a really small gun, even with the small magazine extension (otherwise, I could not grab it, plus I get 10 rounds) I suppose I could tuck it inside my pants.

Leather is a problem in the Tropics, it gets moldy within 24 hours, so maybe something synthetic? With the trigger fully covered, if I decide to carry cocked (but I suppose this would be another thread)... I am looking for the best possible concealment. I don't want anyone at the office (I'm a real estate broker associate) to suspect I'm carrying (a baby!). I DO NOT use shirts or T-shirts outside my pants (dress slacks to jeans). Do I REALLY need to get a special belt? I don't need to draw superfast. I just need to have the gun nearby. I used to own a Browning Hi-Power 9mm and I had carved the inside of a book, that I could carry anywhere if I felt the need to do so. What exactly would be wrong with an ankle holster? Or with a waist band inside my pants? Would that make me a sissy - in your macho eyes? I could live with that, I'm a practical guy. Thank you for your advice!

JimmyC4

First of all, WELCOME!

Since leather is ruled out, if you want IWB, I'd recommend the Comp-Tac C-TAC: Comp-Tac : Products

Or, for wearing any type of clothing, I've carried my Glock 26 regularly in a SmartCarry: Gun holsters concealed by SmartCarry concealed holsters

Good luck.

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'75scout

I have to second the 1st response and pick up something from Comp-tac. I use their Infidel for my Glock 26. Its the same as your 27, just 9mm. I am 6'0" 170lbs. I consider myself fairly thin and I can conceal this gun very well the that holster. I carry it at about the 4 o'clock position behind my right hip. It has adjustable tension. My draw is wicked fast from this holster and yet I have run at nearly a sprint and the gun and holster stayed secure on my hip.

Not to mention it is pretty toasty here in Texas and the sweat just wips off. It has no effect on the holster. Glocks and kydex make a great combo for carry when you'll be sweaty.

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retsupt99

from Central Florida!

ret

Good luck with your move...perhaps ask around where you live. What do others do in your climate?

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TunnelVision

Galco makes a very comfortable ankle holster called the Ankle Glove (not to be confused with ankle glove light or COP series as these are crap.) I have an ankle glove for my model 36 revolver and just ordered one for my m&p40c. I love these things and there have been great improvements in comfort from previous years so it's definately a viable option, however the holster portion is molded to the specific gun..in leather....not a good option for you.


What good is that pistol going to do you if it's not ready to rock when the time comes? Keep it condition 1 always if you carry it, since you might need to use it someday.

As far as the holster question, I agree with the smart carry option for a deep cover solution, and since leather is an issue.

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Blademan21

Kind of a tuff situation. Since you don't wear untucked shirts its kind of hard to carry OWB,let alone IWB. Have you thought of the day planners that look and function like a day planner,yet one is able to carry a handgun in them? If you change to OWB carry you might try a mag extention to give you a better grip on the G27's short frame. I carry a G36,but all my mags have the +0 extention. Does not add to the length of the grip but helps one get a good draw. Good luck.

Bark'n

Here is a holster that is comfortable, 100% kydex (no rot from mold/mildew) and is a modular platform.

It can be made into an OWB (outside waistband) holster in either a pancake, paddle or belt slot style, an IWB (inside waistband) holster and even an IWB that is "tuckable" so you can "tuck your shirt" in around it for total concealment! It can also be mounted to tactical type vests, packs or other similar items.

All the accessories are also 100% synthetic material so there is no leather to rot.

The Phantom Modular Holster for Glocks can be found here.

The Modular Accessories to change holster configurations can be found here.

This might be just the thing for tropical South American climate.

Tip for kydex holsters: Some people find Kydex causes an increase amount of sweat when wearing an inside waistband type holster. They recommend if you take a piece of "moleskin," cut it to the size of your holster and then glue it onto the back of the holster, it will make it much more comfortable. Especially if you wear it without an undershirt beneath it. When the moleskin gets yucky, you and peel it off and put on a fresh piece. Some moleskin also comes with an adhesive backing so you won't need to glue it onto the holster.

I will be ordering one myself very soon to try out as well. Mine will be for guns that have a tactical light attached.

Good luck finding what you need and Welcome To The Forum!

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tns0038

Welcome to the forum.

When you have time, I do have a couple questions.

Was it real difficult to get your weapons permit?
Do you feel safe living there?
What's there healthcare system like?

As to carrying in tropical heat.

The Nemesis

I use one of these with my G26 when my shorts have a big enough pocket

BLACKHAWK ! *Belt Pouch Holster
and one of these when I'm headed to the beach or out on the boat

spooter66

Welcome to the forum! I would recommend sticking to synthetic materials (kydex, nylon), as you know leather doesn't cut it in the tropics. Its so humid it never has a chance to dry out. You could try the smart carry, it might work for you. Most people don't realize how how hot the tropics are, don't know if I could stand having a smartcarry smothering "the package". It might be a little too hot for comfort, also the sweating may cause moisture problems. I know the smartcarry has a moisture barrier on the back, this may work in moderate climates but when its 100 out and 95-100% humidity I don't know how effective it will be. I think I would look at pocket carry. The Desantis Nemesis might work pretty good in this situation. Its made from nylon and might be cooler to carry.

Beyond the holster I would make a few suggestions on the care of your gun and holster.

- Always remove your gun from its holster at night to allow both to dry

- Once (maybe even twice) a week completely break your gun down and clean and oil it, even if you don't fire it. Just wiping down the outside with a oil/silicone rag won't cut it. The humidity and moisture from sweat will soak your gun inside and out. The salt from your sweat will quickly rust the internals of your gun.

- Change your carry ammo in the gun often. Moisture + gun powder = trouble.

Good luck, and stay cool and dry.

jwhite75

Try blade-tech, or even one of retsupt9's favorite companies...FIST holsters. i hear their Kydex is great. probably make a tuckable option

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