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For Men -ONLY- : how do you carry your gun?

  • IWB, on or behind hip

    Votes: 321 45.7%
  • IWB, in front of hip

    Votes: 38 5.4%
  • OWB, on or behind hip

    Votes: 173 24.6%
  • cross-draw

    Votes: 11 1.6%
  • small of back

    Votes: 24 3.4%
  • shoulder holster

    Votes: 16 2.3%
  • thunderwear-type holster

    Votes: 9 1.3%
  • a purse, bag, backpack or daytimer specifically designed to carry a gun

    Votes: 5 0.7%
  • a purse, bag, backpack or daytimer -NOT- specifically designed for carry

    Votes: 7 1.0%
  • fanny pack

    Votes: 10 1.4%
  • belly band

    Votes: 6 0.9%
  • ankle holster

    Votes: 7 1.0%
  • something other than the above (please post!)

    Votes: 75 10.7%

  • Total voters
    702
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My daily carry is a 5" 1911 OWB just behind the point of my hip. I almost never carry a spare mag, but when I do it's between 4 and 5 o'clock.
 
Carry style

CCW received earlier this month (Jan)

I use my briefcase. It has an outside pouch in which I have velcroed an inexpensive holster. The Kahr rides there nicely and is easily available with the briefcase slung over my right shoulder.

I have an ankle holster on order that will probably become my primary carry in non-work related areas.

I have a paddle holster behind strong-side hip on the few occasions that I wear clothing that will conceal it.
 
IWB right behind my hip, currently going sans holster, I like the look of milt sparks but I don't want to wait 18 weeks for one. still looking for a good one from someone else, I'll probably get a sparks too eventually
 
Mostly pocket carry with a P-3AT. But if dress allows, IWB at 5:00 behind the hip. PT-145.
 
No holser for my fat sig229, inside the pants right side in back of my hip. There are many people here who are critical of carrying in the belt without a holster, but it's legal and it works for me. I also use the Galco royal guard and one of their snap retention highrise holsters, but not for CCW much, just for the range or whatever.
 
The "Jesus Fish" is a mean fish!

I carry my "big" gun - 1911, Glock 21, etc. in a zip-up black cordura Bible cover - complete with "Jesus fish" logo. (Gird thy loins for war and smite the heathen, brethren:D )...

This cover with a gun in it looks like a day planner - I carry it about everywhere and no one has ever given it a second glance. If I need to draw, I hold it in my left hand, pull the zipper pull to open, reach in and draw in one quick, smooth motion. Extra loaded magazines are kept in a zippered pocket seperate from the gun.

When I carry my Tarus .44 snubbie, it goes in the right side coat pocket, with 2-3 speedloaders in the left side coat pocket.
 
I also carry IWB at 4 o'clock with a little help from Milt Sparks. I just picked up a S&W 642, so pocket carry in a Desantis Nemesis will give me another option.
 
I usually carry small of back. With me wearing a sports coat and slacks it just feels better. However, when I'm in a tux I wear a shoulder holster. Don't know if I carry that way in a tux because it's more comfortable, or I feel more like Bond.....James Bond. ;)
 
Had to vote "other" because my most frequent carry method at this point is pocket carry (pocket holster). Works best for me in the professional environment. I also carry occasionally with a deep cover spandex holster worn under my shirt that carries a small auto under my left arm in the position a traditional shoulder holster would; sort of like a belly band with shoulder straps worn around the chest. My preferred carry, but not the one I use most, is IWB behind the right hip. And I just started experimenting with ankle carry, which seems to be very convenient for sitting behind a dest and/or driving.

Some day I need to try all four at once, just for fun!

Anybody else notice that a NAA .22mag mini revolver fits nicely in the knife/cell-phone pocket of 5.11s? :)
 
KAHR P9

affords pocket carry...and most Anywhere else. When I use my power chair for long hauls (malls, expansive venues,etc) the concealment possibilities go way up, as there are places in and around the chair I wouldn't have afoot.

Take Care
 
S&W 340PD usually in a pocket holster in my front right pocket, but occasionally strong side IWB...
 
IWB for my .45; in my right front pocket with my S&W 642 (in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster). I use the latter when I don't/can't wear a suitcoat, untucked shirt or long coat.
 
The new Scott eVest version4.0 has elastic bands and velcro pouches in several of its quite literally dozens of pockets. I've put a 5.11Tactical holster on one of those patches in one of the outer strong-side pockets. I have a similar rig crossdraw for 5.11's photographer's vest.
 
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