I see “costco guy” popping up in some threads and the incident seems to have an effect on some peoples decisions.
Let’s leave the incident aside, and let’s discuss the application and practicality of camo on concealed pistols. Specifically on the grip area of the pistol, assuming the carry method is IWB.
I’m not talking about “woodland” or “desert” camo. I’m talking about jean colored camo, or undershirt color/pattern camo.
I’m not trying to be silly, but trying to figure out something that could aid in throwing off a “concerned citizen” should you accidently brandish your pistol while moving, digging in your pockets, etc. We know shit happens in life.
You think this is possibly a good idea? I would love to see a custom paint job to see how it would work. Either that or cut pieces of actual material and glue them onto the weapon.
Or how about applying some velcro onto certain parts of the pistol and onto the various material that you plan to use and switch them out depending on what color pants/undershirt you are wearing.
BTW, this is not a troll thread, I’m dead serious. What ever means possible to keep the “concerned citizen” from destroying lives.
Selecting the proper holster, method of carry, (Appendix/IWB etc), recieving quality training and being aware of one’s surroundings / situational awareness will mitigate some of the risks involved with carrying a handgun. Coloring it, adding velcro, etc are not advised and probably won’t help you if you’re printing and someone notices. Just my 2 kopecks…
As far as the CCW pistol goes. I wear a lot of black t-shirts under baggy button down shirts…So a basic black grip goes with about anything.
The only concession I’ve ever made to CCW camouflage, have been to make leather and blue jean material velcro on covers for IWB belt loops and hooks. Because frankly, most hook and or loop systems aren’t to well thought out and scream “LOOK UP AN INCH!!! THERE’s A GUN THERE!!!”.
I’ve even been known to grind a thick belt hook or loop down to the size of a standard blue jean or khaki Dockers sized belt loop and then sheath the hook or loop in what looks like a blue jean or khaki cloth so it looks just about like another belt loop.
Even Costo Employee’s more than likely aren’t standing around counting your belt loops to see if you’ve got a couple of extra loops on your jeans. As long as their not glaring black kydex.
Thats about as far as I go in the camouflage department. I’d be more worried about giving my CCW away by that new paint smell. If I Duracoated the thing every morning to match my wardrobe.
I think Duracoat patterns to match my collection of bad Hawaiian Shirts would eventually cost more than AMMO!
I agree, with the added caveat of don’t do things that draw attention to your gun. Don’t fiddle with it, don’t adjust it constantly, don’t try to "cover it with your arm or hand.
Get a gun and holster that fits your body type and dress and ACT NATURAL!! Don’t look like you are armed.
I carried a G26 IWB, with a 6P, my wallet and a digital camera and a NAA Guardian 32 as a backup, all over New Orleans last year the week before July 4th (in 104+ degree weather) without being stopped or noticed and saw all of the sights.
I respectfully disagree. Sheeple have been conditioned by movies that guns are black. A tan framed gun, if exposed for a split second, might not immediately scream “Gun”! like a black framed gun would. Also, if the frame and slide are different colors, it might help break up the outline against like colored shirts; say a black or tan shirt making an FDE and black gun more difficult to discern.
I’ve placed black inner tube over the grip of my OD Glock grip and against a black shirt it is difficult to tell what it is at a glance. The outline of the gun is broken up pretty well.
Blade-Tech used to offer (they might still) a denim patterned kydex for their holsters.
The mode of carry I think is most difficult to hide is the open bottom belt slide holster. It exposes the muzzle of the weapon and is pretty easy for even a layman to identify if the overshirt rides up. If someone saw the bottom of my RCS holster, I doubt they could tell what it was right away.
I do. I generally wear black t-shirts underneath my concealment shirt. My guns are generally black…and the holster is black. Thus if my concealment garment flies open (open front garment) or if the shirt tail rides up because I was reaching for something, the black gun in the black holster against the black t-shirt doesn’t contrast and catch the eye like a FDE framed gun would.
This shouldn’t be something you rely on by any means…proper concealment should always be plans A-F…but it doesn’t hurt to make your blaster less noticeable should you need to go with plan G.
BTW, this is not a troll thread, I’m dead serious. What ever means possible to keep the “concerned citizen” from destroying lives.
I wouldn’t go velcroing stuff to my gun…I’d just buy t-shirts that don’t provide a big contrast with the weapon itself so as to avoid drawing the eye to it.
i got one love the look.
for CCW i think black is more likely to blend. i occasionally pocket carry my 26 in my carhart pants, and that’s black, thankfully, an OD gun woudl stick out if somebody were at teh right angle to look into my pocket.
I would not put anything on the gun either. I think good holster selection along with a quality belt for IWB or belt carry is a must. You could look at something like a fanny pack. Some of the newer designs do not scream I have a gun like they used to.
Pocket carry has worked best for me. It is all a compromise. I carry a G27 in the right front pocket and a spare mag in a Galco pocket mag holder in the left front pocket. It is comfortable and well concealed. The biggest draw back i have is a seated draw ain’t gonna be very fast.
:pI would not put anything on the gun either. I think good holster selection along with a quality belt for IWB or belt carry is a must. You could look at something like a fanny pack. Some of the newer designs do not scream I have a gun like they used to.
Pocket carry has worked best for me. It is all a compromise. I carry a G27 in the right front pocket and a spare mag in a Galco pocket mag holder in the left front pocket. It is comfortable and well concealed. The biggest draw back I have is a seated draw ain’t gonna be very fast.
I carey this way every day and have for more than fifteen years. The last two with the G27 when I retired my J Frame to back up status. There was a sort period where I tried a Kahr pistol. I have never had an issue.
I can not think of a way my weapon would be noticed by anyone unless they physically searched me. If that is happening we have other issues.
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I would not put anything on the gun either. I think good holster selection along with a quality belt for IWB or belt carry is a must. You could look at something like a fanny pack. Some of the newer designs do not scream I have a gun like they used to.
Pocket carry has worked best for me. It is all a compromise. I carry a G27 in the right front pocket and a spare mag in a Galco pocket mag holder in the left front pocket. It is comfortable and well concealed. The biggest draw back I have is a seated draw ain’t gonna be very fast.
I carry this way every day and have for more than fifteen years. The last two with the G27 when I retired my J Frame to back up status. There was a sort period where I tried a Kahr pistol. I have never had an issue.
I can not think of a way my weapon would be noticed by anyone unless they physically searched me. If that is happening we have other issues.
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I’ll follow up on my earlier post by saying that I don’t always wear a black t-shirt…but if I’m going somewhere that makes me feel like I need to have my primary carry gun on me and yet getting caught with it might result in life altering consequences, I make sure I’m wearing the black t-shirt to give me that extra margin of error.
I don’t rely on it and I do my best to ensure it’s never an issue…but sometimes life sucks and any advantage you can give yourself ahead of time can really help you out when Mr. Murphy has the hots for you.
The only concession I’ve made in this area is getting my RCS Phantom in coyote instead of black. I wear khaki pants or shorts 99% of the time, and it does “blend” a little, I suppose.
But I absolutely concur with GS on everything he said :thumbup:
With so many people carrying Blackberries and other smartphones on the belt, a black handgun grip is probably the least obvious. If you’re concerned about flashing your CCW, carry AIWB. I’ve never been worried about printing or flashing my handgun in the 5 years I’ve been carrying AIWB.
love the look.