Holster Advice?

[peytonriddle]

I recently got my first handgun as a gift from a family member. It’s a Glock 19 Gen 3, I’ve been getting a lot of practice with shooting accurately and another member of the group sent me a self defense book i’ve been reading. My only issue is finding a good holster, I would prefer not to open carry just because I’d rather people not know what I have. But i’m also a heavier set guy and I wear a sweatpants a lot rather than jeans. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good concealed holster?

 

[Bigtanker]

So you don't wear a belt?

 

[DadSmith]

Not with sweat pants. Nothing great comes to mind. If you are not very active and just need something to stay put I have used this at night to check property in my pj's. Its lasted several years.

Belly Band Holster

The Concealed Carry Belly Band for any firearm from sub-compact to full is comfortable, lightweight, and works for left or right-hands, from Tacticon Armament.

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[cg21]

So you don't wear a belt?

You wear a belt with sweatpants? Lol

 

[cg21]

I recently got my first handgun as a gift from a family member. It’s a Glock 19 Gen 3, I’ve been getting a lot of practice with shooting accurately and another member of the group sent me a self defense book i’ve been reading. My only issue is finding a good holster, I would prefer not to open carry just because I’d rather people not know what I have. But i’m also a heavier set guy and I wear a sweatpants a lot rather than jeans. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good concealed holster?

Summer is hard …. But winter you can wear a shoulder holster under sweater coat whatever

 

[tim7431]

I agree with DadSmith....BellyBand. I wear on around my yard in the summer because I'm usually in gym shorts. Best solution for sweats. Also I believe in the "Keep it simple" principle. I find that the more complex/complicated a holster is to put on, I tend to shy away from. So when I'm out (not is sweats) I carry in a quality IWB Kydex. Just a simple holster, no spare mag carrier or anything.

 

[indysims]

Take a look at this...

Enigma Concealed Carry System | PHLSTER Kydex Holsters

The Enigma is a high performance every day carry concealment system worn independent of clothing style. Dress around your life, not your gun.

www.phlsterholsters.com

 

[MCgrease08]

The PHLster is a good choice for use without a belt.

But at the risk of being a jerk I will also say, you should probably look at getting some proper pants and belt too.

 

[ECS686]

If you wear without a belt like mentioned Philster is the best bet.

Belly bands I’d stay away from most because the fabric allows the trigger to still get manipulated. If set on a belly band check out Ailien gear as they offer one with an actual kydex holster

Belly Band Holsters | Most Comfortable Belly Band | Alien Gear Holsters

Shop belly band holsters for ultimate concealment and comfort to fit your active lifestyle. Our belly bands conceal your gun comfortably without compromise.

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[cosermann]

...Belly bands I’d stay away from most because the fabric allows the trigger to still get manipulated. If set on a belly band check out Ailien gear as they offer one with an actual kydex holster ...

+1 on not being a big fan of soft belly bands for striker-fired pistols without manual safety levers. In addition to the Alien Gear link, there are a few others that incorporate hard trigger covers into their design.

Also, something like Dale Fricke's Zacchaeus can be combined creatively with a wide variety of belly bands.

The Zacchaeus© Concealment Holster

The “Zach”© was named after the biblical Zacchaeus© found in Luke 19. In the account, he arrived before the crowd who were later to meet with Jesus, who was passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Described as a very short man, Zacchaeus© climbed up a sycamore fig tree so that he might...

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Not wearing a belt significantly limits one's options.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

The PHLster is a good choice for use without a belt.

But at the risk of being a jerk I will also say, you should probably look at getting some proper pants and belt too.

I'm totally with this idea. Sweat pants and concealed carry do not mix well

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Cargo shorts instead of sweats?

 

[Bosbar]

I wear sweatpants all the time. When I go somewhere, I put on my gun belt with a holster and a mag pouch. Pull down my T-shirt and I'm good to go.
I carry a Springfield Hellcat with a red dot. No one ever notices.

 

[DadSmith]

STRAPT-TAC Belly Band Holster (Kydex IWB Holster NOT Included)

Experience Comfortable and Versatile Concealed Carry with Strapt Tac Belly Band Holster from Clip & Carry. Shop Now for a Perfect Fit. Compatible with any IWB Kydex Gun Holster.

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Just ran across this. It might be an option for you.

 

[pewpew2232]

I can't find it but someone makes a IWB fanny pack style holster, similar to a belly band but more adjustment and security, and you don't have thick neoprene making you sweat all day. Might be worth hunting down. Could also try an actual fanny pack.

 

[manifest destiny]

If you're not tucking your shirt inside your sweat pants, you can just wear a belt with a holster and let your shirt drape over it.

 

[Joniki]

In the summer I wear a man purse that was made with a holster inside.

 

[mhs]

Maybe 30 years ago I got a fanny pack holster, nylon with a velcro gun pocket that you could rip open fairly quickly. I carried a Glock 27 in it when it was too warm for other methods. It worked pretty well, got really gross on hot and humid days.

 

[Jaybird1980]

The Alien Gear Sport Tuck is nice if you fall in there sizing range.

Sport Tuck Belly Band & Holster Bundle

Sport Tuck Belly Band Holster Get your belly band holster set in one fell swoop with the Sport Tuck Belly Band Holster from Alien Gear Holsters! This product bundle gets you the Active Sport band plus the IWB of your choice, equipping you to carry with th

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