Dressing with "Tuckable"

[Commander Cody]

I need a few opinions about tuckable IWB holsters. How difficult is it to get dressed? This has probably been discussed in the past. I did do a search, but there are too many posts regarding tuckable to read them all. There seems to be a lot of newer members that use this forum for a chat line instead of for pertinent information.

[dicion]

I need a few opinions about tuckable IWB holsters. How difficult is it to get dressed? This has probably been discussed in the past. I did do a search, but there are too many posts regarding tuckable to read them all. There seems to be a lot of newer members that use this forum for a chat line instead of for pertinent information.

I have a Tuckable Tucker 'Answer' Holster, and while I don't have my CHL yet ( ) I've practiced everything around the house already :)

(Stock photo, not my 1911, but I do carry a 1911)

It does take a little extra time to get everything 'just right', but its not too much.. maybe an extra minute?

Basically, without going into the details too much. After I put on the holster, and put in my handgun,, but before I close the button & tighten my belt, is when I spend the minute to tuck my shirt (in my cases, a polo) down between the holster, and the clips. I've found that after you tuck the shirt through that area, if you roll it up a little, or fold it over on itself down at the bottom where it's tight between the clip and the holster, it stays better and doesn't come out as easily (but still easy enough if you pull on it).

That's my experience. Even with a polo, you have to sort of 'puff' it out a bit, or you'll get some serious printing. No Garder straps for me when wearing like this, and I'm a fan of the taught straight tucked-in shirt. Guess I Picked that up in the military.

Edit:
Here's a hastily drawn up image of how it all goes together, for me.


When the belt is tightened, it compresses the clip back against the holster, trapping the balled or folded bottom of the polo a little better, keeping it from riding up as easily.

[redoregon]

For a "hastily" drawn up image, you did a heck of a good job. Makes it quite clear.

[ELB]

I've worn a Comp-Tac CTAC tuckable with a FN hi power for about three years now. Putting it on is basically like dicion said; when it's possible, I often rest the muzzle end of the holster (through the pants) on a dresser top or vanity to keep it from dragging my pants down before I button up and fasten the belt. I slightly blouse the shirt over the tops of the V-clips, and fini.

[gemini]

I agree with with all that's been said so far. A slight blousing of the shirt at the belt line is
important. I have found that some Polo's have very long shirt tails. I fold a few inches (4-6")
of the shirt tail prior to sticking in between the back of the clips and holster. Makes for a smoother
line than just cramming it between the clips and holster. I prefer leather holsters over Kydex.
This is one of the tuckables I currently use. (KD Leather). I ordered the "C" clips from Comp-Tac,
they are barely noticed when worn ...... OK, guys off this forum might notice, but the average
person doesn't .....

[dicion]

I personally do not like C-Clips at all. In my experience, they end pu pushing the belt like 1/4-1/2" away from your pants, leaving a huge gap, at least for me. I like the clips that keep the belt right against the pants, and clip around the outside and then the bottom.

Just my preference. I'll take a picture of it when I get home as an example (if I remember)

[USA1]

I personally do not like C-Clips at all. In my experience, they end pu pushing the belt like 1/4-1/2" away from your pants, leaving a huge gap, at least for me. I like the clips that keep the belt right against the pants, and clip around the outside and then the bottom.

Just my preference. I'll take a picture of it when I get home as an example (if I remember)

why not just draw it ?
i didn't realize you're such a talented artist .

[LarryH]

I put the holster on the belt, without the gun, before tucking in the shirt and fastening the belt. After the belt is fastened and tightened down, I put the pistol in the holster. That way, there are no worries about dealing with the weight of the gun. Finally, I pull out just enough shirt to cover the gun butt and tuck it over the gun.

My cell phone is in a carrier at 9 o'clock and my PDA is at 3 o'clock, just in front of the covered gun/holster combination. This works both for a CZ compact 9 in a Comp-Tac CTAC or a Kimber Pro Carry in either a Comp-TAC Infidel or a Minotaur.

[mikeintexas]

I use a Crossbreed Supertuck. Like they have said above, put the holster on last, tuck the shirt down in between the clips and the gun/holster, then button the pants and buckle your belt. It takes a minute max extra to do this, and probably only 20-30 seconds extra in reality.

[dicion]

I personally do not like C-Clips at all. In my experience, they end pu pushing the belt like 1/4-1/2" away from your pants, leaving a huge gap, at least for me. I like the clips that keep the belt right against the pants, and clip around the outside and then the bottom.

Just my preference. I'll take a picture of it when I get home as an example (if I remember)

why not just draw it ?
i didn't realize you're such a talented artist .

See, now because of that comment, I won't


In reality though, I was at work when I drew that above. Now I'm home, so I can take real pictures :P

Edit: okay. here they are:

http://dicion.net/chlforum/cclip/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No, I don't normally wear my holster at 1 o'clock, but its easier to take pictures there :P
Yes, I know that the C-clips were just inserted, and not on a holster. Trust me, they do the same thing On the holster (create the huge gap). I tried them first, they just made the bulge look even bigger under my t-shirt or whatever. Plus, I don't care if people see clips on my belt. With the myriad of stuff I carry there on a daily basis (2 phones, leatherman, knife, sometimes a radio (or two!)), 2 more little clips aren't going to cause anyone to pay any attention.

Heck, during the day, I 'print' horribly with my 2 phones and leatherman under my shirt. So far, in many many years, I've never been asked if I'm carrying a gun under there

People will probably just assume I got a new case for my iphone...

[boomerang]

why not just draw it ?

Be careful about asking dicion to draw his gun.

[USA1]

why not just draw it ?

Be careful about asking dicion to draw his gun.

[dicion]

See above post for pictures. You two were jabberjawin while I was actually posting on-topic, and didn't make the edit on time :P

And yes, that is an Iphone in a rugged, (so far) indestructable Case. Called an 'OtterBox' I love it.
People that know me have a saying. If they want to test to see if something is ruggedized, they let me borrow it.
If it comes back a week later, unbroken, it can take pretty much anything.

I've had 3 company phones run over or dropped, broken 2 laptops, 4 leatherman wanna-be's, 2 cat5 crimping tools, and countless other tools.
I'm hard on everything I own, so I make sure to buy stuff that can take it (or has a lifetime warranty for replacement!). That means Real Leathermans, Fluke Test equipment, and toughbook laptops :)

[USA1]

dicion , please tell me that's your wife's key chain .

[dicion]

dicion , please tell me that's your wife's key chain .

No, thats the key to my ammo/gunparts cabinet.
It's a white seal of some kind.. I think I got it at the Houston Zoo