"A good holster can conceal it."

FreeDelivery · January 19th, 2009, 05:24 PM

How?

What holster features allow a handgun with a long and/or tall profile to be concealed?

Is part of the solution choosing the "right" carry position for the gun model?

School me on the science of the thing.

los · January 19th, 2009, 05:27 PM

Three words.

Cant and Position.

JD · January 19th, 2009, 05:39 PM

Check out: Concealment Holsters 101

nutz4utwo · January 19th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeDelivery

How?

What holster features allow a handgun with a long and/or tall profile to be concealed?

Is part of the solution choosing the "right" carry position for the gun model?

School me on the science of the thing.

You will probably be surprised at what you can conceal inside your waistband. Holster options and position on your body tend to make you more or less comfortable. Unless you wear unusually tight clothing or have an occupation where you bend over a lot (like a plumber) the concealment part is not that difficult. Comfort is key.

this might give you some ideas: Let's See Your Pic's - How You Carry Concealed
Let's See Your Pic's - How You Carry Concealed.
A good first setup is something that is adjustable like:

Supertuck
CrossBreed Holsters, Innovative holsters for concealed carry-1911-Glock-HK-Sig-Taurus-Kimber-Springfield-Colt-XD

or
Minotaur MTAC Holster
Comp-Tac : Products

Ram Rod · January 19th, 2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by los

Three words.

Cant and Position.

Sure. And of course, one's body build, or physique has a lot to do with where and how as well. Holsters or holster makers are sort of the sub-contractors on a large scale commercial building. You have to integrate the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, materials, etc.........with minimal conflicts. You are the engineer. You can rely on tested and tried models from other engineers, or buildings that have already been constructed, but when you are in charge of the project, you'll need to incorporate your own ideas as to what will work best for your new building.

semperfi.45 · January 19th, 2009, 07:49 PM

Look no further than a K&D Dakota Defender.

Thumper · January 19th, 2009, 07:55 PM

Milt Sparks!

FreeDelivery · January 19th, 2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

Check out: Concealment Holsters 101

Thanks JD. Bookmarked.

I'm more interested, though, in what techniques people have used to conceal their larger guns - 8-inch-long, maybe hi-cap monsters. Not really GIANTS, but large guns by carry standards. And yeah, I know there are infinite possibilities for body shape/size, gun size, cant options, etc. If there are certain tricks people found worthy, I'd like to hear 'em.

JD · January 19th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeDelivery

Thanks JD. Bookmarked.

I'm more interested, though, in what techniques people have used to conceal their larger guns - 8-inch-long, maybe hi-cap monsters. Not really GIANTS, but large guns by carry standards. And yeah, I know there are infinite possibilities for body shape/size, gun size, cant options, etc. If there are certain tricks people found worthy, I'd like to hear 'em.

Most of the "Tricks of the trade" are dressing around the gun and yes, the carry position. I regularly carry a 5" 1911 that measures 8.7" long, or a Springfield XDM9 which holds 19+1 of 9mm

So there's your 8" gun and hi cap "Monster".

I generally carry in an IWB with moderate cant which lines the gun up with my body to keep it from sticking out, my holster rides at either 3 o'clock or just behind the hip at about 4-4:30.

I also use a cover garment to hid the rig. Given the right holster and the right clothing, I can hide darn near anything.

Wasabi · January 19th, 2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by semperfi.45

Look no further than a K&D Dakota Defender.

+1

January 19th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#1
FreeDelivery Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 90	"A good holster can conceal it." How? What holster features allow a handgun with a long and/or tall profile to be concealed? Is part of the solution choosing the "right" carry position for the gun model? School me on the science of the thing.

January 19th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#2
los Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 684	Three words. Cant and Position. __________________ What we've got here is failure to communicate.

January 19th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#3
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,648	Check out: Concealment Holsters 101 __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

January 19th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#6
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,343	Look no further than a K&D Dakota Defender. __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

January 19th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#7
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	Milt Sparks! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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