Anyone successfully conceal their G20? Even with T-shirt and shorts?

[Northalius]

I was thinking of getting a G20 eventually, and :shocked: using it for my CCW... if it's possible to conceal? :supergrin:

I know, it'll be harder to conceal than the Compacts and Sub Compacts, but I want to know if it can effectively be done with a good concealment holster?

I've seen some people concealing their 1911's well (can't remember name of the IWB holster they used), and I've seen a person on here say they can conceal their G20.

Which holster did you use to effectively conceal a G20?

The one they used with the 1911 example was pretty cheap if memory is correct: Something like $40, or so.

Wondering if anyone knows the name of it?

[drew5337]

I carry a G21 in a Crossbreed Holsters IWB. All I need to conceal it effectively is a loose t-shirt, though an untucked button-up works better. I'm 6', 210, my shoulders and chest are still bigger than my waist ;) though not by a whole lot anymore. It was easier to ccw when I was 185. You guys have fun with the internetz, I need to go do some PT.

[dwebb210]

I was thinking of getting a G20 eventually, and :shocked: using it for my CCW... if it's possible to conceal? :supergrin:

I know, it'll be harder to conceal than the Compacts and Sub Compacts, but I want to know if it can effectively be done with a good concealment holster?

I've seen some people concealing their 1911's well (can't remember name of the IWB holster they used), and I've seen a person on here say they can conceal their G20.

Which holster did you use to effectively conceal a G20?

The one they used with the 1911 example was pretty cheap if memory is correct: Something like $40, or so.

Wondering if anyone knows the name of it?


I carry a G20 in a C-T.A.C. holster every day.
If I'm wearing shorts, they are jean shorts.
So the holster rides the same as any other day.

[Glock20fan]

I conceal my G20 in a cheap IWB nylon holster. This time of year during cold weather it is easy to conceal. An extra large sweatshirt does the trick easily.

[oldgraygeek]

Safepacker.

[JonInWA]

Easily-and I'm not a big guy-for my identically-sized G21, I use a Blade-Tech IWB holster, or Glock's Sport/Combat beltslide holster.

Best, Jon

[NYC Drew]

Once I saw a guy at my range with TWO G20s, in IWBs.

He was about 6'13" :) and about two happy meals from an autopsy.


'Drew

[Northalius]

Thanks guys!

Glad to see the G20 (and G21) is concealable! I was thinking of getting the G29, but I want more mag capacity! I'll get the G29 for backup, later. ;)

I'm pretty much medium size (or small to some really big guys, lol), too. I'm but 175-180 lbs., 5'11" in height.

I went to those websites, and the one that stood out to me so far, was BLADETECH: http://www.blade-tech.com/In-the-Waistband-Universal-Fits-All-Holster-pr-814.html#product_images

...since they have a pretty cheap one (I want most of my money for more ammo!) going for just $30! Maybe I'll try that out first.

Thanks again all! :wavey:

[drew5337]

For CCW, a good holster is a GOOD investment. Equally important is a good belt. The Spec-Ops better bdu belt is great for casual clothes, as is the wilderness instructors belt. You should look into getting a crossbreed, comp tac, or milt sparks iwb.

[dwebb210]

Something that isn't mentioned often enough is that
it takes time for your body to get used to having
a foreign object against your body like a concealed holster.

Everyone is different.

It took me a couple of months to get used to it enough that
it wasn't a mild annoyance.

A year later, I often forget I have the G20 on me.

[Rugby]

Not alot of people give much thought to weight. Some food for thought. There's more to concealability than size alone.

[Northalius]

drew: I will definitely look into a good belt. This first holster is cheap for me, being a newb; I'll definitely look into the others you've mentioned, if I don't like this one for some reason.

dwebb: I see what you mean! It'll be no prob with me! I don't mind making sacrifices to make room for what matters most. Being "comfortable" all the time, is not something I care too much about, since I think of a "higher" sort of comfort: That I have the gun I like most, with a lot of ammunition capacity in it, powerful enough caliber, to take most criminals out with. A little physical annoyance while carrying such a weapon, is something I can easily brush off in light of that! :)

So, whether I get used to it and forget it's there, or not, matters little to me! :)

Rugby: I look at a little more weight in the same light as being a little more uncomfortable while carrying: I brush it off, while thinking of the brighter side of having my exact choice of handgun to have, in case the S ever meets the F. :)

Now, if it weighed 40 pounds, then I'd see your point. But, someone that works out with more weight on them, can easily get used to something as little as a gun or two on them.

My friend constantly works out with his whole police uniform and equipment on, since he obviously wants to be ready for anything while he's in it! He doesn't take his vest off because it's "too heavy". LOL! Could you imagine?! ;)

Anyone worried about the higher weight of a carry gun, should work out with weights at the gym on a regular basis! Not sacrifice the gun of their choice simply because it's uncomfortably heavy for them to carry on their person all day. People should 'positively adapt' to the situation, by being pro-active! Don't just downgrade because of mere laziness. ;)

[Sleeperj21]

Thanks guys!

Glad to see the G20 (and G21) is concealable! I was thinking of getting the G29, but I want more mag capacity! I'll get the G29 for backup, later. ;)

I'm pretty much medium size (or small to some really big guys, lol), too. I'm but 175-180 lbs., 5'11" in height.

I went to those websites, and the one that stood out to me so far, was BLADETECH: http://www.blade-tech.com/In-the-Waistband-Universal-Fits-All-Holster-pr-814.html#product_images

...since they have a pretty cheap one (I want most of my money for more ammo!) going for just $30! Maybe I'll try that out first.

Thanks again all! :wavey:

Im the same size 5-11 178 and iv carried a HK45 in IWB by Fist.. Now i carry a sig p229R in the same kind of set up IWB by Fist.

[MisterBB]

and about two happy meals from an autopsy.


'Drew

That's funny:rofl:

[Tito]

It really depends on the T-shirt too. One size too big helps create the "tent" effect and helps conceal big time. Too tight fitting means printing no matter what type of holster you use, plus it's gay.

[G20-IWB24/7]

Yes. (refer to my screen name)

I use a Galco Summer comfort, but would not hesitate to use another quality IWB for the G20/21 size gun, like the Bladetech IWB or one of the quality products from CompTac or others.

[fofinger]

I know....I've already got too much stuff IWB.....

[sparky241]

i carry a g-21sf in a don hume holster at 1 o'clock all i need is a bigger t shirt thats it . You can conceal any kind of handgun as long as you dress accordingly. Remember you have to dress around the gun

[Slave]

I have a G21 and have carried it every once in a while, it is very large and i wouldn't even consider buying it for a CC gun, if you have to carry it i guess you can make due, i carry mine out in the woods mexican style(unchambered) and it carries ok, where as something like a G19 is hardly noticeable, I would rent one and put in a full mag and see what it feels like before buying one.

[WayaX]

This thread made me go get my G20, which up until now has been strictly a range or trail gun, and try to conceal it. The only holster I have that will fit it is a cheap nylon IWB that I originally bought for a Ruger P95. The 20 fits in it snuggly. I threw on cargo pants and a t-shirt and was able to conceal it at 11 o'clock with no problem. The handle stuck out too much at 7:30 (I'm left handed). I would not worry about the "shorts and t-shirt". I find concealing in summer clothing pretty easy. My trouble is getting something to conceal in casual dress attire. Back on topic though. I was able to conceal a G20 in a less-than-ideal holster, so with a proper holster such as the don hume seen above (the same style I use and love for my 26) would make the "hulking" GLOCK 20 concealable.

[87'vette]

G20 in a High Noon Holster at 1:00. I am 5'7" and weigh about 150.

[Rexx]

i carry a g-21sf in a don hume holster at 1 o'clock all i need is a bigger t shirt thats it . You can conceal any kind of handgun as long as you dress accordingly. Remember you have to dress around the gun

G20 in a High Noon Holster at 1:00. I am 5'7" and weigh about 150.

How do you guys keep that puppy from poking you in the nono area? I have to wear my G20 at the 330 position.
Getting caught scratching yourself gives you a new excuse!:rofl:

And because I am slightly sleep deprived and punchy tonight.....

**At 1, its over son!
**I'm bent over, from a distraught lover :faint:

**"Have a seat son," oww I'm done.

**Sitting down is a puzzle, nothing says HELLO like a muzzle.

[Northalius]

Bumping a somewhat old thread (:supergrin:) because I think I found a great IWB holster: SmartCarry!

http://www.smartcarry.com/adsiz1.jpg

http://www.smartcarry.com/holsters.htm

The holsters on the bottom left and right are the ones for large pistols, like Glock 20's. I'm left handed, so I'll try the one on the bottom-right of the picture. I believe they have a 60 day money back guarantee... so I can easily test it out without any worry! :cool:

I was reading their comment section (which has like 20 pages of comments, or more...) and everyone loves it! According to the picture, it really does look like it'll conceal a Glock 20 very well, when it's sunk down in there far enough! :)

Anyone else have a SmartCarry holster?

(BTW: Thanks for all your other replies! I appreciate it guys! And you taking the time to test it? Thanks man!)

[zeke013]

I just started carrying my G21 in a Sparks VMII.

It will disappear under a T-shirt if it's long enough.

I was surprised how easy it was to conceal.

[G31]

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterT3.asp?ProductID=2516&CatalogID=7

I carry my G20 in the Galco holster linked above and can conceal it all day in a normal sized T-shirt (no more getting a size bigger!!). I kid you not, I even carry it in a tucked shirt without a problem.

Get the one for the G29/30 and the 20/21 will fit because the bottom is open.

Oh, I'm 6' and 175-180 lbs.

[Oneiros]

Do you actually carry now? I find a lot of guys eager to carry huge guns when they first start out, then switch to a subcompact or smaller pretty quickly. I originally got a g17 with the same idea, then I went to the G26, and now I carry the G30 (to go with my G21).

[Rugby]

Do you actually carry now? I find a lot of guys eager to carry huge guns when they first start out, then switch to a subcompact or smaller pretty quickly. I originally got a g17 with the same idea, then I went to the G26, and now I carry the G30 (to go with my G21).


Exactly my point. Carrying heavy, fullsize weapons is fun and re-assuring for the first couple of weeks or months, but after that, the gun tends to stay home. Lot's of talk, but in reality I wonder how often these big guns get toted. Even my G19 stays in the safe as my 442 is so much easier and lighter to carry. As always it boils down to threat expectation levels.

[cosmophonic12]

Exactly my point. Carrying heavy, fullsize weapons is fun and re-assuring for the first couple of weeks or months, but after that, the gun tends to stay home. Lot's of talk, but in reality I wonder how often these big guns get toted. Even my G19 stays in the safe as my 442 is so much easier and lighter to carry. As always it boils down to threat expectation levels.

I agree. I have every full size glock available to carry but tend to carry my G38+ spare mag or my SW 642 majority of the time.

[isis07734]

I would LOVE to carry a 20 or 21SF, but when push comes to shove, I'm too lazy to even carry my 19.

(26)

[Northalius]

As always it boils down to threat expectation levels.

And I like being prepared for some bad scenarios, so I'm going to pack a big gun, with a good amount of rounds in it! Sixteen rounds of 10mm seems to be just fine, for me.

Everyone's different. There are people here that carry the G20 24/7... like G20IWB24/7... :supergrin:

Again, weight has nothing to do with it for me. I like staying in shape, naturally, so it's no big deal. Depends on how lazy someone is... like isis. :rofl: He doesn't even like carrying his G19... so will that turn everyone off from carrying their Compact Glocks IWB? I'd hope not!

My friend (who's a cop) works out ALL the time at his precincts' gym, in his uniform! That's around 20-25 lbs. of extra weight on. He does pullups with 90+ lbs. held with his feet; three in a row like that!

He says he works out in his uniform, so when he's out in the field, tackling criminals, the extra weight of his vest, gun, flashlight, etc. feels like nothing to him.

I plan on doing the same thing because of my gun(s) IWB!

By the way, he says hardly any other officer uses the gym! So, just because a majority seem to not like something (like carrying fullsize heavy guns IWB) doesn't mean I'm going to be the same way! Just like my friend, who stands out from the rest where he works!

I plan on a Sub Compact (G29, most likely) for back up; but that's going to be carried in my pocket holster, or ankle holster, together with my G20 IWB. Rest assured, I'm going to work out (more than I do now) with weights similar to my carry gun(s). :supergrin:

:wavey:

[Oneiros]

And I like being prepared for some bad scenarios, so I'm going to pack a big gun, with a good amount of rounds in it! Sixteen rounds of 10mm seems to be just fine, for me.

Everyone's different. There are people here that carry the G20 24/7... like G20IWB24/7... :supergrin:

Again, weight has nothing to do with it for me. I like staying in shape, naturally, so it's no big deal. Depends on how lazy someone is... like isis. :rofl: He doesn't even like carrying his G19... so will that turn everyone off from carrying their Compact Glocks IWB? I'd hope not!

My friend (who's a cop) works out ALL the time at his precincts' gym, in his uniform! That's around 20-25 lbs. of extra weight on. He does pullups with 90+ lbs. held with his feet; three in a row like that!

He says he works out in his uniform, so when he's out in the field, tackling criminals, the extra weight of his vest, gun, flashlight, etc. feels like nothing to him.

I plan on doing the same thing because of my gun(s) IWB!

By the way, he says hardly any other officer uses the gym! So, just because a majority seem to not like something (like carrying fullsize heavy guns IWB) doesn't mean I'm going to be the same way! Just like my friend, who stands out from the rest where he works!

I plan on a Sub Compact (G29, most likely) for back up; but that's going to be carried in my pocket holster, or ankle holster, together with my G20 IWB. Rest assured, I'm going to work out (more than I do now) with weights similar to my carry gun(s). :supergrin:

:wavey:

I carry either my G26 with 12+1 rounds with two 17+2 magazines from my G17, that's a grand total of 51 rounds of +P 9mm JHP, or My G30 with 10+1 with two 13 round magazines from my G21, for a grand total of 37 rounds of +P .45 ACP JHP.

I hardly feel I'm underarmed with the subcompact, I just feel I'm arming myself for my environment better, as your weapon giving away that your armed really cuts down on a lot of the advantages of carrying it concealed in the first place.

[Northalius]

I carry either my G26 with 12+1 rounds with two 17+2 magazines from my G17, that's a grand total of 51 rounds of +P 9mm JHP, or My G30 with 10+1 with two 13 round magazines from my G21, for a grand total of 37 rounds of +P .45 ACP JHP.

I hardly feel I'm underarmed with the subcompact, I just feel I'm arming myself for my environment better, as your weapon giving away that your armed really cuts down on a lot of the advantages of carrying it concealed in the first place.

That's why I started this thread. :supergrin: To see if it's possible to effectively conceal the G20! Not just conceal it "ok" but still see a bulge!

I already know that concealment is very important; my friend and I always talk about that! But the weight of the gun is not what I'm worried about, and brought up the example of how my friend worked out to be effective with the equipment he uses, rather than try to use lighter, smaller (less effective) equipment, simply because "it's more comfortable."

I don't care too much about something that is simply a little more annoying to carry around, but has more ammo in it! The same as I don't care about taking the time out to practice and visualize being in a bad situation, to get ready for it... even though that's taking time out of my day. No, it's not bad... because in the end, I'm comforted with knowing I'm much more ready for a bad situation, compared to if I didn't take time out to practice for it.

I see what you're saying about having the higher capacity magazines as back up, and've already thought about that. But, I just like having a lot of ammo (in the caliber of my choice, which is now 10mm) in the first magazine inside the gun, reducing the chance of having to reload, which takes a little time.

Just me though, and don't expect to change anyone elses' mind about it.

[Oneiros]

That's why I started this thread. :supergrin: To see if it's possible to effectively conceal the G20! Not just conceal it "ok" but still see a bulge!

I already know that concealment is very important; my friend and I always talk about that! But the weight of the gun is not what I'm worried about, and brought up the example of how my friend worked out to be effective with the equipment he uses, rather than try to use lighter, smaller (less effective) equipment, simply because "it's more comfortable."

I don't care too much about something that is simply a little more annoying to carry around, but has more ammo in it! The same as I don't care about taking the time out to practice and visualize being in a bad situation, to get ready for it... even though that's taking time out of my day. No, it's not bad... because in the end, I'm comforted with knowing I'm much more ready for a bad situation, compared to if I didn't take time out to practice for it.

I see what you're saying about having the higher capacity magazines as back up, and've already thought about that. But, I just like having a lot of ammo (in the caliber of my choice, which is now 10mm) in the first magazine inside the gun, reducing the chance of having to reload, which takes a little time.

Just me though, and don't expect to change anyone elses' mind about it.

So with a full size G20 you'd have 15 rounds +1 in the chamber of 10mm.

With my G26 subcompact I have 12+1 rounds in the chamber of 9mm, and 19 rounds per reload. So you have 3 rounds in the gun more, and 4 less in any potential reloads.

Like I said, wait until you actually carry it to tell us what a great idea it is.

[Northalius]

So with a full size G20 you'd have 15 rounds +1 in the chamber of 10mm.

With my G26 subcompact I have 12+1 rounds in the chamber of 9mm, and 19 rounds per reload. So you have 3 rounds in the gun more, and 4 less in any potential reloads.

Like I said, wait until you actually carry it to tell us what a great idea it is.

You didn't know G20's could get +2 mag extensions? Or'd you purposely leave that fact out, just to supposedly make it look worse than it is? :supergrin:

So, I'll have 16 rounds in the gun to begin with, and 17 round backups. But, I'm not knocking Sub's, because I plan on getting one... but as a secondary gun, not primary. Big and Small work great together! One in the pocket, other in IWB! It'll be nice.

If 9mm could do what the 10mm can, I'd definitely see your point; but it can't. I picked 10mm because I can also hunt with it (I do live in the woods, after all :supergrin:).

Oh, and if anything ever makes me change my mind, I can always get a 9mm conversion barrel. ;)

Anyway, that's my choice. G20 it is! :cool:

[cmspeedy]

I love my G20 and originally planned to conceal it. I cannot hide it on my frame - 6'1" 190. I wear shorts and t-shirts 7 or 8 months out of the year and the bulge is unhidable for me. I was "made" several times before moving back to the G19 & G26. If you are large you may be able to get away with it.

[THE_PUNISHER]

I love my G20 and originally planned to conceal it. I cannot hide it on my frame - 6'1" 190. I wear shorts and t-shirts 7 or 8 months out of the year and the bulge is unhidable for me. I was "made" several times before moving back to the G19 & G26. If you are large you may be able to get away with it.

I am 6'1" 185 lbs and I carry a G20 all day-every day....I made a custom holster out of leather that conceals my G20 very, very well!

[cmspeedy]

I am 6'1" 185 lbs and I carry a G20 all day-every day....I made a custom holster out of leather that conceals my G20 very, very well!

Everyone's a little different. I wish I could hide my G20 better, but I can't - I 've tried it in an M-tac at every different cant and depth. The butt is very visible when I bend over or squat down. Good job on figuring out something that works for you. I may buy a G29 - I love the power of the 10mm and it has a shorter handle.

[Oneiros]

You didn't know G20's could get +2 mag extensions? Or'd you purposely leave that fact out, just to supposedly make it look worse than it is? :supergrin:

So, I'll have 16 rounds in the gun to begin with, and 17 round backups. But, I'm not knocking Sub's, because I plan on getting one... but as a secondary gun, not primary. Big and Small work great together! One in the pocket, other in IWB! It'll be nice.

If 9mm could do what the 10mm can, I'd definitely see your point; but it can't. I picked 10mm because I can also hunt with it (I do live in the woods, after all :supergrin:).

Oh, and if anything ever makes me change my mind, I can always get a 9mm conversion barrel. ;)

Anyway, that's my choice. G20 it is! :cool:

Glock doesn't make +2's for the 10mm, because if they did, I'd have them on all my 45 Glock mags, which are the same size baseplate wise. I don't consider scherer an option for glock components, niether do I consider conversion barrels which cost 2/3rds of what a new glock costs. I had a scherer +2 baseplate on 1 of my G21 mags, guess which is the only G21 mag I have that never worked right.

What CAN the 10mm do that 9mm +P+ can't? Other than have a very slightly larger projectile?

[THE_PUNISHER]

Everyone's a little different. I wish I could hide my G20 better, but I can't - I 've tried it in an M-tac at every different cant and depth. The butt is very visible when I bend over or squat down. Good job on figuring out something that works for you. I may buy a G29 - I love the power of the 10mm and it has a shorter handle.

I may have to pick up a G29 as well!!! I love the 10mm platform!

[Northalius]

Glock doesn't make +2's for the 10mm, because if they did, I'd have them on all my 45 Glock mags, which are the same size baseplate wise. I don't consider scherer an option for glock components, niether do I consider conversion barrels which cost 2/3rds of what a new glock costs. I had a scherer +2 baseplate on 1 of my G21 mags, guess which is the only G21 mag I have that never worked right.

What CAN the 10mm do that 9mm +P+ can't? Other than have a very slightly larger projectile?

http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336612

They didn't use +p+ 9mm, but they did use +p 9mm... and it didn't do as well. Do you have ballistics for +p+ 9mm compared to DT 10mm? Why aren't all people hunting with 9mm +p+? Rather, most pick to hunt with 10mm. I think that says a lot right there.

About mag extensions: Well, I'll have to wait and see if mine work out fine; I'll report back when I get 'em. :wavey:

[G31]

I carry a medium to large framed auto eveyday all day. I've carried the G33 and a Kahr E9 on occasion because I did not have an effective way to carry with a tucked shirt. My Galco fixed that and the small guns stay home. I've carried the G20 and a USP .45 in this holster tucked with no issue. Granted, the tucked shirts are dress type. If I tucked a regular cotton shirt or anything that stretches, I'd be SOL with anything but pocket carry.