Pros and Cons of different carry methods

[Shane]

One more question... What about when you're wearing a tucked in shirt with no jacket or vest? What works then?

[texag93]

One more question... What about when you're wearing a tucked in shirt with no jacket or vest? What works then?

IWB tuckable holster. They are a pain to deal with, print quite a bit and are hard to get to. I don't like them at all but I have one.

[Z7_Matt]

IWB tuckable holster. They are a pain to deal with, print quite a bit and are hard to get to. I don't like them at all but I have one.

Exactly. Just in case.

[bps3040]

Kahr PM9, appendix, crossbreed mini tuck or a Tucker. No one can tell I carry and very easy to draw. I cannot carry 3 or 4 o'clock, my shoulder is screwed up and I cannot draw, but it is harder for me to conceal there anyway. So, no great loss

[WCB]

One more question... What about when you're wearing a tucked in shirt with no jacket or vest? What works then?

Kangaroo carry holster

http://kangaroocarry.com/

[SaltwaterSlick]

Here's a write-up I did with pics on 4 different kinds of holsters:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/287228-3913-holster-reviews.html

The only thing I'd add is that both my OWB and IWB holsters are a bit uncomfortable and hard for me to unholster and reholster while sitting in the car/truck with the seatbelt on. But I guess it's like that for any kind of holster while one is strapped in a car seat belt.

Very interested in trying a good appendix holster that will allow me to sit down. The holsters I have now don't really allow me to sit when I wear them appendix-style. I've heard of the old "pager-pal" type holsters that allow for that, but haven't tried one yet.

I used one of these for years, and yes, you can sit comfortably with it. I carried a Walther PPK/s in mine most of the time. It is totally comfortable, but to make a draw and produce the weapon ready for fire takes a LOT of practice. When I first started daily carry years ago and actually had a REAL pager, it was a natural. Then I switched to a cell phone and it still worked pretty good. ... still was slow... which AIN'T good. After I got over being paranoid about printing, I switched to IWB in the 8 o clock (Lefty) carry position...

One more question... What about when you're wearing a tucked in shirt with no jacket or vest? What works then?

Shane, I wear business casual every working day and carry my PPK/s in a High Noon IWB tuckable at the 8 o clock position (lefty) and it has just become a part of my daily routine now. I scared the crap out of myself the other day because I went into a courthouse annex and forgot all about it... Didn't even realize it until I was getting back into my vehicle afterwards.

Usually wear a pair of dockers with a GOOD reinforced leather belt, business dress shirt or polo "tall" version for the extra tail. I just tuck it in and go... never had any issues. Have gotten a few "looks" from folks when in the men's room after washing my hands and then turning a bit to "look at myself in the mirror"... just a bit of the paranoia still there.

[Shane]

So with a tuckable holster, you have the belt clip(s) showing and your shirt just kinda bunched up and tucked over the pistol?

[Tommyh]

im a lefty which seems to present problems in cars while im driving .

any difference between leather/nylon holsters in wear time and comfort?


Dale, do you use a RH or LH holster?

[STGS]

One more question... What about when you're wearing a tucked in shirt with no jacket or vest? What works then?

Belly Band works pretty good too.

[MountainMan]

So with a tuckable holster, you have the belt clip(s) showing and your shirt just kinda bunched up and tucked over the pistol?

I know I got both kinds of clips with my Crossbreed. I also got a dedicated "gun belt" from the Belt Man (LINK HERE) and got the velcro clips. Works really good to carry my glock and with my shirt pulled out slightly, you can't even see it. My shirt tucks in pretty far around my holster. Not my favorite option, but works if I want it too.

[Coach W]

One more question... What about when you're wearing a tucked in shirt with no jacket or vest? What works then?

So with a tuckable holster, you have the belt clip(s) showing and your shirt just kinda bunched up and tucked over the pistol?

I can tuck my polo in over my crossbreed super tuck iwb... It doesnt bunch up too bad because of the slit in the polo at the 3 o clock position, the slit fits perfectly for the clip to allow your shirt not to bunch up.... Its not real easy to put it on... but if you MUST tuck in your shirt then its very doable. before you cinch up your belt just push your shirt down. pull out a little slack and you cant see your gun at all.

It does show my belt clips though... but Ive only had one other person notice them... another CHL holder.

[tvc184]

Kangaroo carry holster

http://kangaroocarry.com/

I was going to say the kangaroo.

It is basically a much improved belly band.

[ultrastealth]

I carry a Glock 23, a S&W Shield, and a Ruger LCP at different times, depending on what I'm wearing. I have IWB's for the Glock and the Shield and always carry the LCP in my front right pants pocket in a pocket holster. IMHO, any time that you can get away with carrying OWB at 3-4 o'clock, you are best off doing so. You have good access, comfort, and can carry a full sized pistol there. I've decided that, second to that, pocket carry is best. It's comfortable in any position, and the crook thinks you are going for your wallet. It is wrong to assume that, because the perp has his gun pointed in your direction, that you can't get off the first shot. He has to make the decision to fire before he can pull the trigger. You have made that decision prior to drawing, and, with movement, you can win. Every situation must be judged differently. Never forget that the perp can't have all of his attention on you. He is the bad guy. He has to be constantly scanning his surroundings for witnesses and police. You have only one thing to focus on...him, and that is a big advantage. If you haven't read "Principles of Personal Defense" by Jeff Cooper, you are doing yourself an injustice. Self defense is not just mechanics, it's a mindset.

[Daniel75]

FYI-If someone is already pointing a gun at you.....and you're thinking about going for your CCW, good luck!!!!! You're going to get shot. JMHO. Drawing a weapon at gunpoint has escalated the situation from being robbed, to being shot at. There are so many ifs and buts in any given situation that have to be analyzed under stress, but drawing at gunpoint is a big no go for me....until I feel there is no other option.

We'll have to agree to disagree. If I'm being robbed, they think I'm going for my wallet and cooperating. Action is faster than reaction, I can draw and shoot, IMO, faster than he can process what I'm doing and then react. It's just like the 21ft rule and a man with a knife. He can cover 21 ft and stab you faster than you can draw and accurately fire.

They think I'm pulling my wallet out, then as I come up with the gun, I move left or right and begin firing. I make myself harder to hit and I've screwed up their OODA loop by taking the fight to them. The next thing they see is muzzle flash, then it's too late At least that's the plan. Of course, someone famously said, "No plan survives first contact with the enemy.", or something like that.

[texag93]

We'll have to agree to disagree. If I'm being robbed, they think I'm going for my wallet and cooperating. Action is faster than reaction, I can draw and shoot, IMO, faster than he can process what I'm doing and then react. It's just like the 21ft rule and a man with a knife. He can cover 21 ft and stab you faster than you can draw and accurately fire.

They think I'm pulling my wallet out, then as I come up with the gun, I move left or right and begin firing. I make myself harder to hit and I've screwed up their OODA loop by taking the fight to them. The next thing they see is muzzle flash, then it's too late At least that's the plan. Of course, someone famously said, "No plan survives first contact with the enemy.", or something like that.

I'll agree to disagree as well. A gun pointed at me is a bad situation. Me attempting to draw mine while at gunpoint is just escalating the situation to me being shot. My wallet isn't worth my life. I will do everything I can not to be shot. If that is simply giving up my wallet and them leaving, so be it. I don't know where you are to put yourself in that situation, but I avoid areas and situation that might put me at risk. I know some will call me a sissy or say what's the point of carrying if you aren't going to use it. I take the "avoidance is key" approach to situations. I'll go out of my way to avoid areas and situtation that could put me at risk. Carrying a firearm for protection is for when all other tactics have failed. I don't see me getting held up at gunpoint in the mall or in a populated area in broad daylight. Isolated areas at night and such are where that usually happens. I avoid those areas to keep myself out of those situations if at all possible.

I am very capable with a firearm. I'm not an expect, but I've done A LOT of shooting in my life. I'm still not going to test my abilities against a gun already pointed at me until they give me reason to.