carrying concealed

Weights · Post by **Weights** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:12 pm

Hi Ladies. I was just wondering how you all carry your concealed weapons, like how you conceal if you have to dress up or something like that. I, myself, wonder what's the best way to conceal when I have to wear a suit and tie (obviously I'm a guy).

cameronb · Post by **cameronb** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:49 am

Well, I can't speak for the female modes of carry....But as for a suit, I find a shoulder harness to work well. Typically OWB holsters hang too low for a suit coat to cover them, IWB holsters work, but honestly, I think are too tacky for a suit (let's face it, most IWB holsters just aren't too appealing compared to a nice Galco or Bianchi, because most IWB's are ugly suede). So my vote definitely goes for crossdraw shoulder rig.

Post by **TunnelRat** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:25 pm

cameronb wrote: Typically OWB holsters hang too low for a suit coat to cover them, IWB holsters work, but honestly, I think are too tacky for a suit (let's face it, most IWB holsters just aren't too appealing compared to a nice Galco or Bianchi, because most IWB's are ugly suede). So my vote definitely goes for crossdraw shoulder rig.

I dunno, I have several OWB holsters that reside comfortably under a suit or sports jacket. I will agree, though, that one must be careful when bending or reaching.

As far as IWB's, it's gonna depend where you shop. I've had some Mitch Rosen holsters that it's almost a shame to conceal...

Post by **Jake** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:34 pm

I've had some Mitch Rosen holsters that it's almost a shame to conceal

Based on many of your past posts...you seem to have a lot of neat toys to look and play with!

Thou shall not covet thy Forum Members toys....
Easier said than done!

Psouper · Post by **Psouper** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:52 am

I'm wondering this myself.
I wear a lot of skirts and dresses - am not fond of the masculine look, nor am I excited about bulges around my waist. And yet, a purse doesn't feel secure. It's a dilemma!

Cruiser · Post by **Cruiser** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:35 pm

Searching for Thigh Holster, no luck yet! Is this possible since youare a skirt person? Always seem to show up in the old spy movies.

Jronjakoh · Post by **Jronjakoh** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:00 am

Heck! A PPK in a thigh holster under the skirt would make like a James Bond type.

Be good to watch a gal go for the firearm without having to fumble around for it.Low reach and quick.Specially if she is sitting or crouching.

jabeatty · Post by **jabeatty** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:20 am

Cruiser wrote:Searching for Thigh Holster, no luck yet! Is this possible since youare a skirt person? Always seem to show up in the old spy movies.

Ever try to walk with a pistol strapped to the inside of your thigh?

Some things work for Bond girls that don't work in real life...

OhioPaints · Post by **OhioPaints** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:44 pm

cameronb wrote: because most IWB's are ugly suede)

The real cheap ones are suede. The good ones are top grain leather. The fancy ones include sharkskin trim or better. Look at Alessi, Del Fatti, Sparks, Rosen, etc. and you won't find any ugly or suede! (You also will not find any inexpensive one either!)

I didn't have any problem carrying IWB a few weeks ago when I had to wear a suit. Fortunately, I only have to wear a suit for weddings or funerals these days. That's the nice thing in this area, "dressed up" means a new pair of jeans!

Ken

Cruiser · Post by **Cruiser** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:14 pm

OhioPaints wrote:
cameronb wrote: because most IWB's are ugly suede)
That's the nice thing in this area, "dressed up" means a new pair of jeans!

Ken

Dang, I thought dressed up was a "clean pair of jeans!"

johnisaly · Post by **johnisaly** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:28 pm

jabeatty wrote:
Cruiser wrote:Searching for Thigh Holster, no luck yet! Is this possible since you are a skirt person? Always seem to show up in the old spy movies.
Ever try to walk with a pistol strapped to the inside of your thigh? Some things work for Bond girls that don't work in real life...

Maybe the difficulty that affected your stride was the high heals you were wearing; not the thigh pistol?

Just a thought.

OhioPaints · Post by **OhioPaints** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:47 pm

Cruiser wrote:
OhioPaints wrote:
cameronb wrote: because most IWB's are ugly suede)
That's the nice thing in this area, "dressed up" means a new pair of jeans!

Ken
Dang, I thought dressed up was a "clean pair of jeans!"

Well, I was referring to dressing up for formal occasions

We don't have to get dressed up otherwise.

I do have to put clean jeans on to come into the house. Horses and rain mean mud, you know....

Ken

Buckshot · Post by **Buckshot** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:11 am

OhioPaints wrote:
cameronb wrote: because most IWB's are ugly suede)
The real cheap ones are suede. The good ones are top grain leather. The fancy ones include sharkskin trim or better. Look at Alessi, Del Fatti, Sparks, Rosen, etc. and you won't find any ugly or suede! (You also will not find any inexpensive one either!)

I didn't have any problem carrying IWB a few weeks ago when I had to wear a suit. Fortunately, I only have to wear a suit for weddings or funerals these days. That's the nice thing in this area, "dressed up" means a new pair of jeans!

Ken

Ken,

I think he is confusing rough-out with suede. Lots of good IWBs are roughout, as it holds still better in the waistband.

The real expensive ones have that covering layer of leather, often exotic, over the roughout in most cases.

Buckshot

cameronb · Post by **cameronb** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:17 am

No I wasn't really confusing anything Buckshot. I was just making a general statement. It's like anything else, the more you spend, the nicer the products you get. I was primarily talking about Bianchi and Galco's IWB's, and even cheaper brands than that, ie Uncle Mike's. But if you've got the cash for Milt Sparks stuff, more power to ya! I wish I could explain to the ol' lady why I need to spend that much on an IWB even though I've already got 4 of them...

Psouper · Post by **Psouper** » Thu May 10, 2007 9:33 am

I started a blog on this subject:
www.girlwithagun.blogspot.com