Completely concealed carry with a 23 would be tough. You are going to need a coat. My first Glock was a 23. I bought a 27 later and with a BORAII holster. With that holster the 27 disappears into a front pocket of Levi jeans. If anything, it looks like a cell phone. With a Gunfightersinc Ronin holster, the 27 disappears underneath a slightly loose t-shirt. A Glock 23 in the same holster is somewhat visible given barrel and frame size. Good luck, don't lose your job over violating the rules.

 

Concealed means that so as long as a place of business sign carries no jail time, they wont see it anyway?? I carry at work, G26, IWB @ 3, untucked polo. I sit all day so AIWB just isnt comfy.

 

My opinion is if you like your job and want to keep your job you have either a) picked the wrong gun or b) abide by your agreement to follow your employers rules.

If (b) is too much to ask you should look elsewhere for work in my opinion.

Not dissing you but what other rules are you going to break?

 

My opinion is if you like your job and want to keep your job you have either a) picked the wrong gun or b) abide by your agreement to follow your employers rules.

If (b) is too much to ask you should look elsewhere for work in my opinion.

Not dissing you but what other rules are you going to break?

Foolish answer, most of us dont let ccw dictate our job. You carry & take the risk, lock it in a box in the car or dont carry. Most of us cant just up & switch jobs, well maybe McDs workers but older skilled workers, harder to just go find a new job.

 

Not to be rude , or needlessly snarky , but if your Firm , overriding parameter is absolute concealment at all time , in an environment that mandates Tucked in dress shirt ( or Tucked Polo for that matter ) , And has serious career consequences if discovered , you picked the wrong gun .

Your Best Practice would be Pocket , or Ankle , or possibly belly band depending on your build . And that would call for ( in semiauto) either a .380 or the smallest of subcompact 9mm .

 

Oh Crap , my apologies !

This thread came up on " New Posts " , and I didn't look closely enough to notice this was a 10 year old Necro Thread , other than the off topic ( first) post above mine .

 

Perhaps consider your license to carry when and where you feel you should be allowed to when balanced against the rights of the business owner to exercise his own freedom to legally exercise his own private or business property rights. Your personal “purpose of being licensed“ being in conflict with that of the owner, manager, clerk, or anyone else granted propriatorey rights (ex. security personnel), such that, when it is provably known to you that carrying a gun into that property is sanctionable, you cannot claim that you had a license or privilege to an armed entry into that private business in the first place. That could mean that you might be trespassed on entry while carrying you licensed gun. A licensed gun obviously carries with it no right to illegal behavior. Even if has some lawful weight in its being in that very special case; being “daily wear”. Even as a matter of First Amendment Freedom of Speech, fashion statements are not generally a protected form of speech.✌ That being said, i wish I had the skill some of you seem to have, to design and make myself a custom CCW pouch.

 

I carried my G23 for years in a RM, iwb holster, both on and off duty....very well hidden and very fast...

 

If the 23 is your only CCW option, take a look at the www.tactipac.com. I use the FusionPac for my CM9 and it completely disappears. I've also discovered that my Sig 1911 C3 fits in this holster as well and it hides it very well. I would still recommend a smaller gun like a CM9 or CM40 for complete concealment.

Make sure and watch the video on www.tactipac.com , I believe he demonstrates the FusionPac holster using a Glock 22. By far the best holster I have found for deep concealment. It doesn't hook to your belt, so you don't have to worry about clips showing.

 

I use a Cross Breed Super Tuck for my G23, at the 3:00, and it works great for me.

 

This sounds like a job for a PM9 or LCP in a pocket.

 

G23 is a big jump to start everyday concealed carry at work with a tucked in shirt. I would save a lil change and find an LCP, or the like and just pocket carry. If you can find a comfortable way to carry a G23 props to you. As Xmanhockey said, your best bet is the smart carry rig or a tuckable IWB.

With that said the G23 is a fine all around firearm, congrats!!

I have to agree - my selection process was:

Reliable gun
weight/size that I will carry it
shoot it accurately
number of rounds
caliber

When I went through that list I went with the S&W bodyguard 380

 

Some sort of belly band, or internal belt with an internal holster.

Those can be worn at 2 to 5 o'clock like most people wear regular IWB. And the grip can be above your beltline.

They can also be worn in the submerged junk position, but I personally don't prefer that.

 

G23 will be hard to conceal while working if anyone detects a bulge or sees clips, you may pay w/your job. I have a S&W 642 that is completely concealable and can be easily and comfortably hidden. A pocket holster is excellent for complete concealment. I would never sell or trade your Glock over this issue, but before carrying at work, I would save money toward a small semi-auto or revolver.

 

Use a N82 PROFESSIONAL TACTICAL HOLSTER for my G23 works perfect

 

In that case a Alabama Hooker.

Great holster but still has a visible clip. If the OP is like me I have to have one that is 100% concealed. I've been wearing Remora but there is a hump which I can cover with a phone clip/holster. I tried the Smart Carry holster and it does the job. Nobody can tell I'm carrying. BTW I EDC a G26 and a spare 10 round mag.


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In that case a Alabama Hooker.

 

I agree !!

I have used a Fobus paddle-style at 3'o clock for nearly 15 years. Summer is a challenge, but a simple untucked shirt is a great cover.

I also wear my iphone at the 2'o clock position so from the front you see the printing of the phone and never the G23.

With minimal planning, you can do this and do so very well.

Except the OP says he has to wear a tucked in shirt ay work.

Which means he needs some sort of tuckable holster, or something like Thunderwear (are they still in business?)

posted from my stupid smart phone, please excuse any spelling mistakes.

 

I have carried my G26 for a few years in a Fobus holster, works fine and what i like about it is i can disarm when i have to go into a "Gun Friendly Zone :whistling:" and not have to take the gun out of the holster. the same Fobus works just as well for a G23, I also have a bag FULL of more expense holsters but two that i use the most is the Fobus and also the the Glock sport holster which conceals very well too.

 

I am in the same situation as the OP. I've ended up with the Smart Carry for my G26 and spare 10 round mag. Conceals completely and I mean completely. I will also add it allows great freedom of movement and is comfortable. Smart Carry has a 60 day trial period so if you don't like it after almost 2 months send it back for a refund.

www.smartcarry.com.


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Carry it in a holster - 90% of people won't notice it. Wear a shirt that covers it and 99.9 % of the rest won't notice it. Don't use an ankle holster, it's too big. IWB is the easiest to conceal.

I agree !!

I have used a Fobus paddle-style at 3'o clock for nearly 15 years. Summer is a challenge, but a simple untucked shirt is a great cover.

I also wear my iphone at the 2'o clock position so from the front you see the printing of the phone and never the G23.

With minimal planning, you can do this and do so very well.

 

So, what is the best way to carry a Glock 23 completely unnoticed? I should add that I am required to wear shirts tucked in and a belt in my pants.:dunno:

Carry it in a holster - 90% of people won't notice it. Wear a shirt that covers it and 99.9 % of the rest won't notice it. Don't use an ankle holster, it's too big. IWB is the easiest to conceal.

 

MIC at appendix position is what I use in the OPs situation.

posted from my stupid smart phone, please excuse any spelling mistakes.

 

I wore a G23 in a Galco Kingtuck but people kept asking about the metal clips. I then bought a Crossbreed with Velcro clips and a belt with Velcro lining. No one notices a thing.

 

You are wishing to conceal a service size handgun that must (absolutely must) never be seen by anyone around you while working. That will be virtually impossible to pull off.

I realize you wrote that it is the only firearm you can afford now, so this next bit of advice may be of limited utility. If you wish to carry a sidearm that will not be visible then the handgun will, by default, need to be of a much smaller size than your G23. I'd think something along the lines of a Ruger LCP or similar size handgun, carried in the strong side pocket in a good pocket holster.

Best of luck.

 

My Glock 19 disappears in a Galco Kingtuk worn at 3:30 position. :whistling:

 

G23 is a big jump to start everyday concealed carry at work with a tucked in shirt. I would save a lil change and find an LCP, or the like and just pocket carry. If you can find a comfortable way to carry a G23 props to you. As Xmanhockey said, your best bet is the smart carry rig or a tuckable IWB.

With that said the G23 is a fine all around firearm, congrats!!