Conceal Carrying a Glock 17 holsters and positions?

Wawrz · 10-01-2011, 17:27

So I went to Cabelas today and purchased two holsters for my glock 17:
1.) Soft Armor Compak Shoulder Holster and Belt Holster
2.)DeSantis - The Insider (already have one for my Glock 19)

So far I haven't figured out how to properly wear the shoulder holster. I have used the DeSantis Insider in the past for conceal carry with my glock 19 and it worked good overall except for when sitting down to drive car etc.. a little uncomfortable. Anyways was wondering which position most you guys carry. I Personally find 2 oclock is most comfortable for me. It conceals well, comfortable while sitting down and driving;however it may not be the best drawing position as the gun sits on my right thigh... by the way I'm 5'9'' 165 lbs. So how do you guys carry your full size pistols(position, holster)?

MotorCityBear · 10-01-2011, 18:38

I am also interested in reading the responses. I want to conceal my G19 but have found it a bit challenging to hide in "summer time clothes."

M1A Shooter · 10-01-2011, 18:48

I use a horsehide iwb made by fellow GT member "theis" I carry it at 4:00 and a matching iwb mag pouch at 8:00. It's similar to a comp-tac mtac or a crossbreed but I like its thinner horsehide and has metal clips and his prices are much better.

RightYouAreKen · 10-01-2011, 23:39

I'vs found 2 to 3 oclock is the most comfortable and concealable for me. Anything rear of the hip sticks the butt if the gun out like a flag. I have some trouble getting the butt of the gun to not jam into the seat bolsters in the car with my glock 19, but just picked up a lc9 today which is slimmer and shorter and solves the problem completely. It really disappears on me too.

kimber6 · 10-02-2011, 21:38

Sounds like you guys need to can't your gun forward more. If it is sticking out while carried in the 4 oclock position it may just need to be canted. I can carry a full size xdm without an issue at 4 o'clock IWB. I don't like the 2 o'clock idea just for comforts sake while sitting down.

coyote 30 · 10-02-2011, 22:13

I carry my Glock 17 in a Blade Tech IWB NANO holster at about 9:00 to 9:30 on the left side. It has a FBI cant on this holster and I can conceal it under a button up shirt or sweatshirt in the winter. Very comfortable to wear also as I have worn it for 16 hours a day pretty regularly.

cowboy1964 · 10-02-2011, 22:20

Cant is the key to concealing a long grip. I like adjustable holsters so I can fine tune.

voomie · 10-03-2011, 08:13

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Originally Posted by cowboy1964

Cant is the key to concealing a long grip. I like adjustable holsters so I can fine tune.

What do you mean by cant? I am curious because I just got a 17 and it will be my carry gun when I get my permit.

Agonizer · 10-03-2011, 08:21

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Originally Posted by voomie

What do you mean by cant? I am curious because I just got a 17 and it will be my carry gun when I get my permit.

Cant means the tilt of the gun in the holster. Some holsters are adjustable, and you can tilt the grip forward so it is more or less vertical. This makes it so the grip does not stick out. Some non-adjustable holsters have more cant than others.

BailRecoveryAgent · 10-03-2011, 09:24

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Originally Posted by voomie

What do you mean by cant? I am curious because I just got a 17 and it will be my carry gun when I get my permit.

Holster pic with forward cant. Some like it, I don't. I prefer a straight drop holster.

M1A Shooter · 10-03-2011, 09:58

from the pic above, i like about half of that cant. i still conceal my 17 fairly well under just a t-shirt and it is well concealed under a light jacket.

txgunguy · 10-03-2011, 11:03

Warz, please don't take offense, but that is alot of gun to conceal, with comfort, to someone your size.

That being said, you have to find what position, and holster combo works best for you, and that gun. I prefer a sub compact for the comfort.

I tried to conceal my 17 daily, and could do it, with the sacrifice of comfort. The weight got old after a few months. Also, everytime I sat down it jabbed me in the leg.

sonoma · 10-03-2011, 19:31

The 17 is a little uncomfortable getting in and out of a car with.Especially if the car sits low.For that reason I will sometimes carry a 640 when I know I will be getting in and out of a car alot.I don't notice it as much getting in and out of a pick up as much.But yes, the foreward cant will help with this.

up1911fan · 10-03-2011, 20:35

A Kramer #3 will all but make it disappear.

RYT 2BER · 10-03-2011, 20:39

Good Lord, I don't see ccing a 17 to be comfortable .. I often carry a 23 and i think that's about as big as i would go, but best of luck with holster shopping

captdreifus · 10-03-2011, 21:22

I use a galco combat master, bladetech iwb, mtac, and a safariland FBI holster (forgot model #) with a wilderness 5 stich instructor belt. out of these options, I can conceal 17/22 with just a tshirt and shorts in the AZ summer. I am 5'7 @ 160 lbs. No spare tire, but I can conceal effectively.

You can do it.

Capt

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vafish · 10-04-2011, 16:25

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Originally Posted by up1911fan

A Kramer #3 will all but make it disappear.

I prefer a Kramer #2 at 3:00

BailRecoveryAgent · 10-04-2011, 17:43

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Originally Posted by M1A Shooter

from the pic above, i like about half of that cant. i still conceal my 17 fairly well under just a t-shirt and it is well concealed under a light jacket.

Yeah I don't like that holster very much. I carry at 3:00 and find straight drop to suit me the best. I've since cut the thumb break off.

SCmasterblaster · 10-10-2011, 10:34

I often carry my G17 without a holster just to the left of my large belt buckle. It is almost totally invisible, with no print at all. I carry @ Condition 1.5.