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Question about a shoulder holster

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Unfortunately I may have the occasion to wear a suit in the near future. I normally carry IWB with a Crossbreed Supertuck. I have one for my Glock 22 and SW M&P 40. I never wear a tucked in shirt. When I wear a suit I will not have that option. I was looking for ideas on shoulder holsters or other ideas. I cannot purchase a new gun at this time.
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I own a ruger LC9 and also need a shoulder holster... any suggestions?
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I can't help with the shoulder holster, but I have carried my XD 45 in my supertuck many times while wearing a suit. I've always been afraid the clips would give me away, but other than that I haven't had any issues.

I'm not trying to steer you away from a shoulder rig (I'm interested in getting one myself), but until you get one, don't count your supertuck out. It'll do the job.
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Remember, you can't take your jacket off no matter how warm it gets. For everyday, business work you are much better off with a tuckable or pocket carry. Shoulder holsters are very good for driving and that's about it.

Also, Don Johnson had very well tailored suits and a very good cameraman when he wore his. If you are going to keep your jacket on, just stay with any good IWB



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Good points all. I will stay with IWB as suggested. Again TY the Forum.
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Matt78665 wrote:Unfortunately I may have the occasion to wear a suit in the near future. I normally carry IWB with a Crossbreed Supertuck. I have one for my Glock 22 and SW M&P 40. I never wear a tucked in shirt. When I wear a suit I will not have that option. I was looking for ideas on shoulder holsters or other ideas. I cannot purchase a new gun at this time.
I do own and use a shoulder holster from time to time, but if you've never done it, you should really take the time to read THIS THREAD before you buy the holster:

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Good info TAM. Thank you.
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Sangiovese wrote:I can't help with the shoulder holster, but I have carried my XD 45 in my supertuck many times while wearing a suit. I've always been afraid the clips would give me away, but other than that I haven't had any issues.

I'm not trying to steer you away from a shoulder rig (I'm interested in getting one myself), but until you get one, don't count your supertuck out. It'll do the job.
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gfmun wrote:Remember, you can't take your jacket off no matter how warm it gets. For everyday, business work you are much better off with a tuckable or pocket carry. Shoulder holsters are very good for driving and that's about it.

Also, Don Johnson had very well tailored suits and a very good cameraman when he wore his. If you are going to keep your jacket on, just stay with any good IWB
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I have never used a shoulder holster. From what I have read, they appear to be better for movie stars and TV shows than real life. All of the people I know who have tried shoulder holsters have switched to another method of carry.

If I am going to keep my jacket on, I wear OWB.

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