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Stomach Area Holster?

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I have been testing some holsters to wear with my lab coat....and none hide the pistol without any outlines of where it is.

I was thinking that maybe one that the pistol goes over the stomach....that may work. My work shirt and jacket should hide it easier than on the side.

Thanks!
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What, a belly band like this...http://magills.com/pgroup_descrip/44/60 ... id%3D44%26?

Let us know how it works out for you, but I'm sure someone will chime in soon that has used them.

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I just bought a Galco belly band for use when I wear sweatpants. Works like a charm. The mag pouch in it would have been better on the side, but it's great and very comfortable while standing. When siting, it doubles over slightly but I think that's the wife's good cooking there..........

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Re: Stomach Area Holster?

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HEMIzygote wrote:I have been testing some holsters to wear with my lab coat....and none hide the pistol without any outlines of where it is.

I was thinking that maybe one that the pistol goes over the stomach....that may work. My work shirt and jacket should hide it easier than on the side.

Thanks!
Hemi-

Good subject for those of us that wear a lab coat. I have tried several holsters with a button front lab coat and with scrubs alone....you have to get creative, but it can definitely be done.

First....If you are wearing scrub pants it is tough to wear a traditional belt. I have found that an Uncle Mikes thin velcro duty belt under my scrub top allows me to be comfortable with an in the waistband holster. The velcro belt allows you to tighten the belt to support the weight as it shifts. A traditional belt with holes is a bad idea for this kind of carry...the weight distributes differently depending on your body position and the traditional belt will have you pulling up your pants all day! Ask me how I know. ;-) Please make sure to wear an undershirt with this configuration...it gets uncomfortable very fast rubbing against the skin.

If you are able to wear traditional pants with loops with a lab coat, the sky is the limit because of the baggy nature of the coat. You can carry any handgun in just about any holster. Just make sure that you carry at either 4 Oclock or 2Oclock to avoid exposing your weapon through the pocket slit. The papers that I am sure fill your pocket on strong side can be your friend and keep the coat from moving toward the rear and exposing your weapon. It also makes it look like you are taking half of the office home if your coat looks like mine! :grin:

Many of the ladies are not comfortable carrying in the hip area. They chose to carry in what is referred to as "appendix" carry. My wife has a comp-tac pro undercover holster with a reverse cant. This keeps the gun out of her ribs and from irritating her hips. This could work just as well for guys depending on the structure of their body.

I had dinner last night at Casa Ole in my scrubs along with a Glock 22 and an extra magazine. I was not uncomfortable and I would challenge anyone to notice the gun. Below is the setup I use. I do have a Ghurka attachment on my Comp-tac Infidel Glock slide holster. This setup will allow the carry of a full size blaster! Good luck and have a great day.
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age_ranger wrote:What size firearm are you trying to conceal?
Kimber Pro Carry TLE/RL II - 4"
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jbirds1210 wrote:
HEMIzygote wrote:I have been testing some holsters to wear with my lab coat....and none hide the pistol without any outlines of where it is.

I was thinking that maybe one that the pistol goes over the stomach....that may work. My work shirt and jacket should hide it easier than on the side.

Thanks!
Hemi-

Good subject for those of us that wear a lab coat. I have tried several holsters with a button front lab coat and with scrubs alone....you have to get creative, but it can definitely be done.

First....If you are wearing scrub pants it is tough to wear a traditional belt. I have found that an Uncle Mikes thin velcro duty belt under my scrub top allows me to be comfortable with an in the waistband holster. The velcro belt allows you to tighten the belt to support the weight as it shifts. A traditional belt with holes is a bad idea for this kind of carry...the weight distributes differently depending on your body position and the traditional belt will have you pulling up your pants all day! Ask me how I know. ;-) Please make sure to wear an undershirt with this configuration...it gets uncomfortable very fast rubbing against the skin.

If you are able to wear traditional pants with loops with a lab coat, the sky is the limit because of the baggy nature of the coat. You can carry any handgun in just about any holster. Just make sure that you carry at either 4 Oclock or 2Oclock to avoid exposing your weapon through the pocket slit. The papers that I am sure fill your pocket on strong side can be your friend and keep the coat from moving toward the rear and exposing your weapon. It also makes it look like you are taking half of the office home if your coat looks like mine! :grin:

Many of the ladies are not comfortable carrying in the hip area. They chose to carry in what is referred to as "appendix" carry. My wife has a comp-tac pro undercover holster with a reverse cant. This keeps the gun out of her ribs and from irritating her hips. This could work just as well for guys depending on the structure of their body.

I had dinner last night at Casa Ole in my scrubs along with a Glock 22 and an extra magazine. I was not uncomfortable and I would challenge anyone to notice the gun. Below is the setup I use. I do have a Ghurka attachment on my Comp-tac Infidel Glock slide holster. This setup will allow the carry of a full size blaster! Good luck and have a great day.
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Thanks for the info! I don't wear scrubs....just the usual kakhi pants and dress shirt and white lab coat over it.

I am trying to have no issues with the hospital I work at. They worked for months to get the "green light" from the state since I technically work on a college campus.....and you can't bring guns.

Just want everything to be smooth sailing......
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Post by AggieMM »

If you're looking to carry that way, may I suggest a different gun? Go with something smaller. I have this combo for the couple of occasions that I can't pocket nor IWB my handgun.

Gun: Kel-Tec P3-AT
Holster: Comp-Tac Centerline Holster

Just a thought. :grin:

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Post by age_ranger »

If I were carrying that pistol, I'd have to go with a leather IWB with the shirt guard. I can't stand the controls sticking into my side. I've carried my PX4 IWB in the Rafter S and it was very comfortable for a full sized pistol. The belly bands don't have the shirt guard feature. However, I think some of the smart carry rigs might hold it low enough to cover teh controls. I've been looking at those for a while but haven't been active in my persuit. I'd like to see how they hold the pistol beofre buying.


Nice pistol.........have fun finding out different ways to carry it.
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age_ranger wrote:The belly bands don't have the shirt guard feature.
Actually, I have some very old ones that came with a rectangular piece of thin leather (synthetic like naugahyde would also work). It has a pair of vertical slots cut wide enough to fit on either side of the inserted gun.

The belly band is fed through these slots, so that this piece protects you from both ends of the gun.
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