kcshooter
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This was my first spring/summer with a gun in a fake organizer, never came close to losing or forgetting it, and boy, is it comfortable!
Concealing in Business Casual?
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Belly bands (BB) are one of the least comfortable carry methods available, year around.
You can also get to an IWB holster NOTICEABLY quicker than a BB, WITHOUT tearing off your buttons and/or ripping your shirt.
In the summer, BB's are quite hot and can make you sweat profusely.
In cold weather when you're wearing a tucked-in shirt and zipped-up winter coat, GOOD LUCK getting to a BB in a critical situation.
You can also get to an IWB holster NOTICEABLY quicker than a BB, WITHOUT tearing off your buttons and/or ripping your shirt.
In the summer, BB's are quite hot and can make you sweat profusely.
In cold weather when you're wearing a tucked-in shirt and zipped-up winter coat, GOOD LUCK getting to a BB in a critical situation.
3KillerBs
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I've discussed all the suggestions with DH and he thinks that the best option is the smaller gun in pocket holster.
It may be a while until we can get it, but he sort of wanted an excuse to get that Ruger LCP anyway. LOL!
It may be a while until we can get it, but he sort of wanted an excuse to get that Ruger LCP anyway. LOL!
CAS700850
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I was an IWB or shoulder holster guy at my old job, but since it was the county prosecutor's office, a gun on the belt was almost expected. When I came to the new job, concealed at all times was the rule. I started to pocket carry my Smith 649 (all stainless old-style .38) while I saved up for my "solution" for carrying without a coat, an ankle holster. Two years later, the money for the ankle holster is long forgotten, and I pocket carry daily. Now I'm saving for an Airweight. The all-steel isn't bad, but an Airweight would be better.
BUt don't forget the Speedstrips for reloading!
BUt don't forget the Speedstrips for reloading!
I like the Dillon Precision Concealed Carry Tote that TexasRifleman posted an image of.
It's designed to hold both a firearm and a laptop computer.
However, if you don't actually own a laptop, it's not a very good idea. Laptops are a hot item on the street, and carrying around a bag that makes hoods think you've got one, is going to significantly increase your chances of getting mugged.
If you already own a laptop and carry it with you frequently, then the tote isn't a bad idea.
It's designed to hold both a firearm and a laptop computer.
However, if you don't actually own a laptop, it's not a very good idea. Laptops are a hot item on the street, and carrying around a bag that makes hoods think you've got one, is going to significantly increase your chances of getting mugged.
If you already own a laptop and carry it with you frequently, then the tote isn't a bad idea.
loop
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This reminds me of a favorite gun tale of mine. I was once an officer of a gun club in rural Idaho. We had our board meeting at the cafe at the bowling alley (only sit-down restaurant in town) once a month. If you got there early you had dinner before the meeting.
One night five of us were early and sitting at the same table talking about the best carry methods. We were all open carrying, but everyone had a backup. Before you knew it there were 14 guns sitting on the table. We all knew that no one was completely disarmed, but no one said anything. We were just laughing at how many doggone guns five guys were carrying.
When the waitress showed up with the food she looked at the table and said "You boys want to remove the hardware so I can put these plates down?"
You gotta love living in the rural west...
Now I live in a town that has fast food places and I have to wear a dress shirt and "business casual" pants. Life in a city of 40,000 sucks... There are libs here!
One night five of us were early and sitting at the same table talking about the best carry methods. We were all open carrying, but everyone had a backup. Before you knew it there were 14 guns sitting on the table. We all knew that no one was completely disarmed, but no one said anything. We were just laughing at how many doggone guns five guys were carrying.
When the waitress showed up with the food she looked at the table and said "You boys want to remove the hardware so I can put these plates down?"
You gotta love living in the rural west...
Now I live in a town that has fast food places and I have to wear a dress shirt and "business casual" pants. Life in a city of 40,000 sucks... There are libs here!
GPossenti
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I've resorted to wearing Crossbreed supertuck khaki pants and a button down tucked in, or nice bowling shirt untucked.
It works, and I carry an XD45 compact.
It works, and I carry an XD45 compact.
Henry Bowman said:
Maybe someone already addressed this as I didn't read all the pages, but the Ruger LCP does NOT have a slide lock. It simply has a manual finger activated "slide hold open lever" that can be used to facilitate clearing malfunctions and/or cleaning. The slide will NOT lock back on an empty magazine any more than a Kel-Tec P3AT (the one Ruger blatantly copied) will. The Kel-Tec P32 DOES have a slide lock as in it will automatically lock back after the last round. There is no release lever as it's like the Walther PPK/s design. Insert new loaded mag, pull slide back and let it go to chamber a new round...
As for the OP, I carry a Kahr PM9 all day, every day in my right front pocket and I wear business casual for work. Used to be a Kel-Tec P3AT, which I do carry at times "for fun" as a third gun, but the PM9 replaced it years ago. The PM9 is my primary (only) carry during the work week and pulls back up duty go my G19 or Kimber on the weekends/off days.
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I wear business casual every day. a kangaroos Air Marshal holster works great under a tucked in dress shirt. I carry a Colt Defender in it and nobody knows I am carrying 7 rounds of .45acp ready to go.
The extra shoulder strap helps support the weight so I don;t have to cinch down the strap so tight that t is uncomfortable.
Great little holster. I also usually carry an NAA mini in .22 mag in my pocket just in case I need to buy some time to get to my main gun.
NQ
The extra shoulder strap helps support the weight so I don;t have to cinch down the strap so tight that t is uncomfortable.
Great little holster. I also usually carry an NAA mini in .22 mag in my pocket just in case I need to buy some time to get to my main gun.
NQ
I wear slacks and a knit shirt for work. My CCL hasn't arrived yet, but the pager pal was mentioned earlier. They go by the "Cell Pal" now. Has anybody tried this and what are it's pros and cons?
http://www.concealedcomfort.com/
http://www.concealedcomfort.com/
Nice looking holster Texasborn.
I may have to try that.
In the mean time I carry a KelTec PF9 in the summer in a KHolster Tuckable IWB. I can tuck a polo shirt with slight blousing and only fellow CCW holders ever notice.
The KHolster can be ordered from www.kholster.com
In the winter I carry a Glock 19 in a KHolster since I have more clothes on
I may have to try that.
In the mean time I carry a KelTec PF9 in the summer in a KHolster Tuckable IWB. I can tuck a polo shirt with slight blousing and only fellow CCW holders ever notice.
The KHolster can be ordered from www.kholster.com
In the winter I carry a Glock 19 in a KHolster since I have more clothes on
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