firecrackerktm
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Hello all,
I'm new here. Not really new to guns, but new to getting serious about concealed carry.
About me:
I have two main guns, a Sig P229 and an oddball Makarov .380 that my dad left to me. The Sig is by FAR my favorite gun and the best shooting gun I have fired to date, but it's definitely a little bulky. So the .380 has become my daily carry gun.
I've been putting it in my purse even though it is not a "concealed carry purse" because it has a separate compartment. But, I've never liked purse carry. It works with all clothing, but it has always made me nervous. So it's sort of a last resort.
I just bought an inexpensive, ambidextrous, IWB holster. SOB is most comfortable but if I bend over or reach up, all but the longest of my shirts will pull up and show. I've tried it in the front of my pants, but it makes me look like I have a, um, package.
I'd like to carry the Sig more but unfortunately it's just a little more difficult.
Some other things I'm mulling:
- Thunderwear: Does anyone have first-hand experience with this? The idea seems sound, but I'm not sure what it would be like to wear all day.
- The tank top that has a holster built in
- Ankle: I wear boot-cut pants most of the time so this could work but I think the Sig would be too large
- Shoulder: I have never worn a shoulder. Are these practical for daily use? Comfortable?
I work as an electrical drafter (brand new job, I start on 8.10) and it will involve site visits to locate existing receptacles and test circuits. Thus, bending, reaching, kneeling, etc. AND, I'm required to dress "professionally," which means generally business casual. Nice pants, button up shirt. Not too difficult really. But not the same as jeans & boots, my preferred weekend attire. And not to get TOO personal, but I have a little bit of a tummy: Not huge, but it does interfere with belt carry just a bit. I'm working on that though.
So far the IWB seems the best option. I was hoping to hear from some other women on here about what works for them.
I'm new here. Not really new to guns, but new to getting serious about concealed carry.
About me:
I have two main guns, a Sig P229 and an oddball Makarov .380 that my dad left to me. The Sig is by FAR my favorite gun and the best shooting gun I have fired to date, but it's definitely a little bulky. So the .380 has become my daily carry gun.
I've been putting it in my purse even though it is not a "concealed carry purse" because it has a separate compartment. But, I've never liked purse carry. It works with all clothing, but it has always made me nervous. So it's sort of a last resort.
I just bought an inexpensive, ambidextrous, IWB holster. SOB is most comfortable but if I bend over or reach up, all but the longest of my shirts will pull up and show. I've tried it in the front of my pants, but it makes me look like I have a, um, package.
I'd like to carry the Sig more but unfortunately it's just a little more difficult.
Some other things I'm mulling:
- Thunderwear: Does anyone have first-hand experience with this? The idea seems sound, but I'm not sure what it would be like to wear all day.
- The tank top that has a holster built in
- Ankle: I wear boot-cut pants most of the time so this could work but I think the Sig would be too large
- Shoulder: I have never worn a shoulder. Are these practical for daily use? Comfortable?
I work as an electrical drafter (brand new job, I start on 8.10) and it will involve site visits to locate existing receptacles and test circuits. Thus, bending, reaching, kneeling, etc. AND, I'm required to dress "professionally," which means generally business casual. Nice pants, button up shirt. Not too difficult really. But not the same as jeans & boots, my preferred weekend attire. And not to get TOO personal, but I have a little bit of a tummy: Not huge, but it does interfere with belt carry just a bit. I'm working on that though.
So far the IWB seems the best option. I was hoping to hear from some other women on here about what works for them.