How do you carry?

[Holgersen]

I was thinking about the variations in which people can carry a concealed firearm and was wondering how you guys carried.

As in strong side, crossdraw, small of back, outside of waist band, inside waist band, what kind of cover garments you use. Do you ever carry off body?

I personally usually carry strong side with an IWB holster. My cover garment is usually just a short sleeve button up shirt with an undershirt between the gun and me.

I've also heard of people concealing full size 1911s in an OWB holster wearing just a T-Shirt. I don't think it's possible but if one of you guys does it send pics and I salute you.

 

[easyg]

Usually just a J-frame revolver in the back pocket while wearing a long shirt.

 

[Quilbilly]

I carry all my pistols in IWBs. Which one I take with me depends on what I am wearing. My J-frame for shorter t-shirts, my Kahr for shirts that are a little longer and a Springfield subcompact if I am wearing a sweatshirt or a coat.

 

[Mags]

Strong side IWB by the kidney canted forward.

 

[The Wiry Irishman]

Most of the time I'll carry a 1911 in a strong side IWB, canted forward. When circumstances won't allow me to conceal that, I'll carry a PPK/s in either a lightweight shoulder rig, or a tuckable appendix holster.

 

[RoostRider]

38 special snub nose- strong side front IWB, t-shirt over.... or, when less concerned about concealment, OWB on strong side...

 

[Dan Crocker]

Glock 19, strong side, OWB with a big linen shirt over it.

 

[indiandave]

I like to carry IWB strong side at 4:30. It's a J frame or K frame subbie for me. In the winter when wearing heavier clothing I also carry OWB.

 

[whatever]

I pocket carry. Right front pocket unless I'm wearing cargo shorts/pants, then it's in my right front cargo pocket.

 

[wrs840]

Smith 442 in my right front pocket... ...Unless it's in my right rear pocket... (it's somewhat less sweat-producing there sometimes)...

Les

 

[dbltp]

In shorts I pocket carry but for jeans or anything else with smaller pockets it is IWB strongside

 

[archigos]

I pocket carry an LCP in a Desantis Superfly holster, using the print cover. I'd probably carry strong side IWB if I wasn't so paranoid about arcane NY rules.
I find that I am also able to carry my J Frame IWB under most conditions, but its just not worth it - downgrading to 5 shots instead of 7 (although increasing in power) while carrying in a more precarious method.

 

[Shadan7]

Let's see . . . of the methods I use to carry regularly:

J-frame in a front pants pocket.
Small auto in front pants pocket.
BUG in offside pocket.
Large auto OWB about 3:30, t-shirt + open light cover garment draped over.
Large auto IWB about 3:30, t-shirt only.
Large OWB cross draw with heavy shirt or jacket cover garment.
Large IWB cross draw with heavy shirt or jacket cover garment.
Coronado leather vest - either side in the 'shoulder holster' position.

Mix & match as necessary for appropriate clothing. I like the versatility, though I give up something in "reflex" time to draw.

Jim D.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Shoulder holster or belly bag.

LD

 

[ACBMWM3]

Open carry in Kydex paddle holster

 

[bja5006]

smith 442 in the front pocket. speedloader in the other pocket.

 

[kyo]

open sometimes and concealed sometimes

 

[DAVIDSDIVAD]

I don't think it's possible but if one of you guys does it send pics and I salute you.

Well, I use an IWB with T-shirt and cargo shorts.

Invisible.

 

[gimlet1/21]

Belt clip, forget the holster.

 

[acmax95]

I carry my 1911 strongside in a Blackhawk IWB leather holster w/ a slight forward cant. I can conceal this in just about any type of clothes I would normally go out in

I have also carried a Taurus 85 in an IWB holster when I could not conceal the 1911.

 

[Fumbler]

J frame IWB appendix area with a homemade kydex holster.

It hides the best (on me) and just happens to be the fastest for me to draw.
Plus I can still keep my keys and knife in my pocket.

 

[GrendelPrime]

G19, IWB @ 4:00 canted forward because OC is not yet allowed in Florida.

 

[CCWB]

I was just about to post a few basics when I tripped on this thread.

IWB strongside between 12 and 2 depending on comfort, with a black tank or t-shirt under my outer shirt to mask the color of the XD incase my shirt happens to rise.

My kid hugs my leg sometimes and moves the bottom of my shirt.

Same location for the snub or the Kel Tec. Not comfy with 1911 concealed for my body shape. Big gun and washboard abs don't go well in the mirror.

Also, Realtree shirts work well for too. All people see is the breakup of the images, not the print if any of the gun.

 

[Olympus]

Mostly I carry strong side IWB canted forward a bit. I've also carried small of the back before but found that it's not as comfortable when sitting.

 

[DAVIDSDIVAD]

Not comfy with 1911 concealed for my body shape. Big gun and washboard abs don't go well in the mirror.

I tend to carry so that the gun sits in the space next to my abs and transverse abdominus.

Works great for me.

I'm carrying the full size 1911 in that picture