There are a number of benefits to the tuckable holster over some of the other available holster types. The primary benefit is of course that you can wear your shirt tucked in when you are conceal carrying. Tuckable holsters are designed in a manner that allows you to tuck your shirt over the holster and pistol both.
They tend to ride in the same or at least similar position as the average IWB holster will. However, instead of the belt loops and standard hook-on clips seen with many IWB holsters, the tuckable holsters often uses a hook attachment that allows for the holster and pistol to be worn in a much more discreet concealed position. Below are what we consider the best tuckable IWB holsters on the market:
DeSantis S and W Shield Sof-Tuck Holster
Available in both a left-handed and right-handed option, the Sof-Tuck holster is a well-designed inside the pants tuckable holster.
It has been designed using ultra-soft suede that is all at once durable and non-slip. The top of the holster has been reinforced with saddle-quality leather to make it easier for you to re-holster your pistol. This combination also assures you of an attractive yet rugged holster that will last for many good years to come.
The holster offers an adjustable cant so that you are able to get the right position for your personal preferences. Wear the holster at the small of your back, strong side, or cross draw. You have good flexibility in options with this holster.
The durable metal clip will keep your holster and pistol in place, so you need not worry about it slipping as you go about your day. This is a contender for the best tuckable holster for sure.
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Pro Carry Tuckable Holster
With an ultra-slim design that avoids printing, the Pro Carry Shirt Tuck IWB holster has an intelligent design that you will appreciate. Designed to ensure comfort for all-day wear, this holster will also give you the correct fit that you are looking for. Keep in mind that having the right fit for your pistol will ensure that your gun doesn’t inadvertently jostle free during wear, and it will also ensure that you are able to get the smooth and fast draw that you need when it matters the most.
The premium quality leather is heavy duty and durable. It will take a significant amount of regular daily wear, and will provide you with reliable comfort for many good years of use. The metal clip is also heavy duty in construction, and will keep your holster and pistol in place for all-day secure wear.
Leather can sometimes be very stiff when it is new, so it’s important that you take the time to condition and break in your new leather holster. This will give you the perfect fit for your needs. Also be sure that you spend some time practicing your draw and re-holster techniques so that you are ready if a situation arises.
Pro Carry Shirt Tuck Gun Holster
With premium double-stitched leather, this right-handed holster is a good option for total concealment when you are carrying your pistol. This holster has been designed for the sole purpose of allowing the wearer to tuck in his or her shirt while conceal carrying, without needing to sacrifice on comfort during wear.
The Pro Carry Shirt Tuck holster above works for Glocks, but there are models for all sorts of other handguns. Keep in mind that in order to get the right retention from your holster, you may need to spend some time conditioning and breaking in this leather holster.
The non-molded metal belt clip will offer you a secure grip when it is in place. It will not slip or slide around once it has been placed, so you can go about your normal day without concern that your pistol will be jostled loose.
This holster has a very low profile, which is of course a huge benefit for concealed carry. When in place, with your shirt tucked in, it’ll be nigh on impossible to tell that you are concealing a firearm. This is easily among the best tuckable IWB holsters.
FoxX Holsters Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm & 40 IWB Hybrid Holster
If you’re looking for a durable and comfortable holster that is very easy to conceal, and works as a shirt-tuckable option, you can’t go wrong with this hybrid holster. The holster is adjustable so that you can set it to ride at just the right position for your comfort and drawing needs. It can also be adjusted so that you can get a forward cant if that’s your personal preference.
This holster has been constructed using premium leather that is as durable as it is attractive. The holster is available in both a natural and black leather option. Kydex is also used in the makeup of this holster, so you are assured of a holster that fits your pistol securely, and that also molds to your handgun.
The leather may need a bit of conditioning prior to your being wholly comfortable with it, but in time you’ll find that it molds perfectly to your body.
The black spring steel belt clips can fit a belt up to 1 ¾” wide, and will give you the secure grip that you need to be able to rely on. This is among the best tuckable holsters if you want comfort.
Conclusion
There are a number of options in holsters, and it’s true that not all are going to fit your pistol correctly or fit your body comfortably. Tuckable holsters are certainly not the ideal option for each person who opts to conceal carry, but they do offer some great benefits to those who are otherwise unable to wear their shirts out or conceal a pistol with a jacket.
