Concealing with business casual without jacket

[MJClark]

Part of my job will require me to be outside during the summer, wearing dress pants and a dress shirt or polo shirt that needs to be tucked in. It is only an issue in the summer because I wear a suit coat the the rest of the year.

What is the best way to conceal my new Shield 9mmm?

 

[MichiganScott]

Pocket holster.

 

[NCW Ray]

Try one of the many hybrid style holsters, most of which are tuckable. I wear polo shirts and use the Bianchi Suppression tuckable IWB holster for my 40c.

 

[USAF385]

I use a tuckable holster for my Shield when I'm dressing like Mr. Snazzy Pants at work... actually its the same holster I always use.

 

[Aticus]

Take a look at the DeSantis soft tuck. Works for me.

 

[P&R Fan]

All summer I carried a Glock 23 or27 in a Kramer Confidant shirt holster. You've probably seen them advertised in the gun magazines. It is a mesh shirt with a holster under each arm. The off side, for me, carries a spare mag. I leave the top two buttons unbuttoned and just reach in and draw. It is incredibly comfortable, and as long as your shirt isn't too tight, unnoticeable. When I wear a suit I leave a button in the middle unbuttoned behind my tie. This is a GREAT holster, and I love it. It will also fit a J-Frame revolver or a Kahr, so I'm sure a Shield would work fine.
Costs about $60, and is well worth it.
Jim

 

[big bob]

Pj holsters or Latour custom holsters

 

[Scrat]

i use a crossbreed for the better part of carry works great when i have to dress up and tuck my shirt so anything like that will serve you well unless you want to pocket carry

 

[Arik]

Most of the IWB holsters will be tuckable.

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[oldnavynukespook]

Get yourself a Blackberry (or similar) case that goes on your belt. Nobody gives these things a second thought. I have a Ruger LCP and, in the Summer, I use a "Sneaky Pete" holster that looks just like a phone case but is specifically made for the weapon.

 

[CigarGuy]

I do it daily. The Remora works perfectly for me.

 

[The Big D]

It's easy.

Though I don't own a Shield, I often carried as you describe when I was working. Then it was a 14 shot 9mm in a Jay-Pee IWB. My shirt was tucked in around the holster/gun and the "blousing" tended to conceal the belt hook. (We were not permitted to open carry unless in uniform...gun had to be concealed...always.) For a fact, I sometimes carried that way even on the golf course when no locker was available.

Now I do the same with one of my j-frames though usually with a Remora. And a Remora likely would have worked much better than the Jay-Pee.

Hope this helps.

Be safe.

Part of my job will require me to be outside during the summer, wearing dress pants and a dress shirt or polo shirt that needs to be tucked in. It is only an issue in the summer because I wear a suit coat the the rest of the year.

What is the best way to conceal my new Shield 9mmm?

 

[IkenI]

Kangaroo Carry - conceals well and is comfortable even with big guns.
Kangaroo Carry

 

[Erich]

I've tried various tuckables, and never feel that they work as well as the Smart Carry / Pistol Wear sort for the type of concealment you describe. There always seems to be some sort of odd bulge that draws inquisitive looks with a tuckable.

It might depend on your body type (I'm decently fit - no real gut to speak of), but I'd recommend you give a look at the Pistol Wear Trump Card for your Shield. They make them in white for under the arm or in black for under the pant, which is the way that I go. (And, before anyone worries, gun points in front of everything important.)

Trump Card Concealment Holster The versatile cross draw Concealed Carry Holster for business casual or professional dress attire. Designed for comfortable under arm carry, inside the waistband carry, or can be worn outside the waistband. The Trump Ca

 

[thingamajig]

If you're allowed to wear khakis, you can try these fancy pants.

CCW Breakaways

 

[Old cop]

If you have a J Frame it will conceal better in a pocket holster under the restrictions you're given. I'm told the Shield is a bit heavy for a pocket holster.

 

[MichiganScott]

I went to a pocket holster when I discovered that drawing quickly from a tucked holster is next to impossible if wearing a dress shirt. Tuckable holsters untucked with a cover garment are very comfortable and is my preferred method of carrying a full size handgun.

 

[walkin' trails]

Until I got a Milt Sparks SSII for my M&P 45 FS, I used an Alessi Talon IWB holster for Glock 23s and 27s. It was nothing fancy and wasn't designed in a way to tuck the shirt around the gun, just a good high quality leather IWB. The Alessi nylon Talon clip is about half the size of the metal clips everyone else is using. Clipped to the trousers, under the belt makes it almost invisible. Then I tucked my shirt around the butt of the pistol, making sure that I "puffed" it out enough to conceal the pistol. It always worked for me and I never got "made."

Crossbreed makes some good, modern holsters for concealed carry. FIST makes some ultra thin Kydex IWBs, and High Noon makes some concealable synthetic IWBs.

Also, don't overlook an ankle rig such as the Galco Ankle Glove. If you're wearing dress slacks or chinos, your pantlegs should be ample enough to cover a pistol when you stand - just make sure they're long enough to cover the gun when you sit.

There are belly bands that you might at least look at, as well as some new appendix carry options.

 

[Neumann]

You have to nearly disrobe to put on or use a waist holster. For business casual, a suitable pistol (or revolver) in a pocket holster works perfectly, even in shorts. Just make sure the pocket is deep enough, and not some "Eye-talian" style. Stick your hand in, and your wrist watch should fit completely inside the opening.

Forget cargo pockets. They're too low and the gun flops around too much. Always use a holster (I like the Galco leather version). A holster keeps the gun oriented properly, and conceals its outlines. A double magazine holster for spares fits nicely in my left, rear pocket.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

Why not wear a jacket under the circumstances you describe? I prefer pocket carry, but sometimes wear an OWB or shoulder holster in business casual clothes, and I use an Orvis zambezi twill travel jacket as a cover garment. The jacket looks good with khakis, jeans and Dockers. Spray a couple of coats of Scotch Guard on it and it doubles as a light rain jacket. It is costly, but it should last forever. I have an older model with leather piping and elbow patches, and it's a classy looking piece of gear. Even the wife likes it - which says something for it.

Best of luck,

Dave