"Tuckable" IWB Holster

[smoothice]

Hi,

I just figured out how to use my new IWB holster

I found out (by looking at one in a magazine!) that the type I got could allow me to tuck in my shirt over the gun. Whooopie! So, I can now carry my M&P9c with my t-shirt tucked around it for extra concealment. I was just keeping it un-tucked and had a shirt hanging out, but I was nervous bending over and such.

So, question. How many of you use these types? Yes, they seem to be great for total concealment, but, what about when you NEED to get it out quick? Is it too slow? I appreciate any feedback...thanks!

 

[CowboyKen]

As with everything about carrying concealed, a tucked in shirt is a compromise. It makes it more difficult, and slower, to draw your weapon but concealment is better/easier.

We compromise when we carry a smaller firearm that is easier to carry and conceal but less powerful. We compromise when we don't burden ourselves with hundreds of rounds of ammo and so on.

You will have to choose what is best for you and decide how much you will practice so that you will do the best that you can to overcome the compromises that you have chosen.

Good luck and be safe.

Ken

 

[Neumann]

An effective technique is known as the "Hackathorn Rip," which you can see demonstrated on YouTube or read in any book on self-defense (q.v., Ayoob). Briefly, you pull the shirttail up by crossing over with your weak hand (usually assisted by the strong hand) and hold it out of the way when you draw.

 

[crracer_712]

I just bought one of the tuckable boosters from blackhawk. I'd been wondering what to do when summer comes, in winter I almost always wear a long sleeve in buttoned over shirt over my t shirt.

I don't really see the above post as being pertaining to this tucked in style of wear. Reason being, I have yet to get my t shirt tucked in, in such a fashion as to be able to rip/pull it up without it feeling like its getting Hung up on the butt of the pistol, which makes me think it could pull the pistol out causing a drop. It takes a little more time and finesse, at least for me.

I got one to fit my lcp, was quite surprised by how comfortable it was, even though holster and grip are in direct contact with body. Like domineering mentioned, its a compromise. I'm not too worried about the extra draw time, just something to work on. I know there will be many times that I'll need this type of dress.