Concealment Ideas for a USP - The Firearms Forum

dark_falcon27 · 06-03-2009, 05:16 PM

Before I purchase another weapon that will lend itself better to concealment, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on even a semi effective way to conceal my USP .40 in the mean time. It's a bit of a hoss but I have heard it is not impossible to conceal. It is often quite hot here in Alabama but it does get cool in the winter. It would typically be carried in shorts or jeans and polo shirts attire.

johnlives4christ · 06-03-2009, 05:35 PM

try an in the waist band holster, something that resembles galco's summer heat holster

Terry_P · 06-03-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

try an in the waist band holster, something that resembles galco's summer heat holster

+1. Sounds like your only real option in hot weather. I pocket carry but it's with a Ruger SP101.

ponycar17 · 06-03-2009, 07:45 PM

I carry a .40 in my pocket. A Kahr PM40 can be carried easily inside a pocket holster to mask the print, even in Alabama. The PM40 is only a bit larger than the KelTec P3AT.

Although I've been chastised for this opinion, I believe the only gun most people will carry consistently is a pocket gun. It's fine to have a standby if the situation arises where you can carry something larger too.

OBrien · 06-03-2009, 11:41 PM

I carry my glock 30 with an inside the pants holster and most of the time don't notice it. I keep it at 3 o'clock and it stays concealed in shorts and t-shirt no problem.

DEADEYE1964 · 06-04-2009, 08:02 AM

They are correct about the IWB, I carry my USP .40 most of the time. I have a Crossbreed Supertuck IWB holster. They are made specifically for each kind of gun, it is leather and molded Kydex. Mark builds a great holster and the customer service is unbeatable. Go to crossbreedholsters.com and look at the supertuck. I think you will need something like that to be comfortable for a gun the size of the USP. I have one for my XD .45 as well.

dark_falcon27 · 06-04-2009, 09:55 AM

That actually looks really great. Thanks for the link

06-03-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
dark_falcon27 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Auburn, Al Posts: 90	Concealment Ideas for a USP Before I purchase another weapon that will lend itself better to concealment, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on even a semi effective way to conceal my USP .40 in the mean time. It's a bit of a hoss but I have heard it is not impossible to conceal. It is often quite hot here in Alabama but it does get cool in the winter. It would typically be carried in shorts or jeans and polo shirts attire. __________________ "He who stays on the defensive does not make war, he endures it" "...Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle" Psalm 144:1 --> Last edited by dark_falcon27; 06-03-2009 at 05:39 PM..

06-03-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Concealment Ideas for a USP try an in the waist band holster, something that resembles galco's summer heat holster

06-03-2009, 07:45 PM	#4
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Concealment Ideas for a USP I carry a .40 in my pocket. A Kahr PM40 can be carried easily inside a pocket holster to mask the print, even in Alabama. The PM40 is only a bit larger than the KelTec P3AT. Although I've been chastised for this opinion, I believe the only gun most people will carry consistently is a pocket gun. It's fine to have a standby if the situation arises where you can carry something larger too. Attached Images __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book

06-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#5
OBrien Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangor Maine Posts: 554	Re: Concealment Ideas for a USP I carry my glock 30 with an inside the pants holster and most of the time don't notice it. I keep it at 3 o'clock and it stays concealed in shorts and t-shirt no problem.

06-04-2009, 08:02 AM	#6
DEADEYE1964 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 99	Re: Concealment Ideas for a USP They are correct about the IWB, I carry my USP .40 most of the time. I have a Crossbreed Supertuck IWB holster. They are made specifically for each kind of gun, it is leather and molded Kydex. Mark builds a great holster and the customer service is unbeatable. Go to crossbreedholsters.com and look at the supertuck. I think you will need something like that to be comfortable for a gun the size of the USP. I have one for my XD .45 as well. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." -Albert Einstein

06-04-2009, 09:55 AM	#7
dark_falcon27 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Auburn, Al Posts: 90	Re: Concealment Ideas for a USP That actually looks really great. Thanks for the link __________________ "He who stays on the defensive does not make war, he endures it" "...Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle" Psalm 144:1