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I've been licensed and carrying for years now but using subcompact .380's in a Sneaky Pete holster. Due to some incredibly bad luck, I've had to draw twice in less than a year. The second time especially I felt even while the incident was underway, under-gunned. I decided to move to an S&W M&P Shield in 40 S&W. I didn't consider a 10 mm because of the Harold Fish incident. I live in a state where some DA's are screaming liberals.
Obviously, a Sneaky Pete carry, even if they made such a holster, is laughable in even this, a compact, pistol. I decided to try IWB carry and purchased two holsters to try both out to see which worked best for me. The two I got are a Harry's Executive and an Alien Gear Shapeshifter. So far I'm only experimenting with the Harry's.
I've found a carry where the holster is in between my pants and the belt to simply fall into place. It has the advantage of insulating my skin from the holster rub too. I can't see a disadvantage of this carry but I'm concerned there must be since I've never seen it demonstrated or heard of anybody carrying this way.
I do find this position to be easier to get the holster on and more comfortable than the true IWB carry. I'd like to hear from others who may have a comment on this modified IWB carry.
Thanks.
Obviously, a Sneaky Pete carry, even if they made such a holster, is laughable in even this, a compact, pistol. I decided to try IWB carry and purchased two holsters to try both out to see which worked best for me. The two I got are a Harry's Executive and an Alien Gear Shapeshifter. So far I'm only experimenting with the Harry's.
I've found a carry where the holster is in between my pants and the belt to simply fall into place. It has the advantage of insulating my skin from the holster rub too. I can't see a disadvantage of this carry but I'm concerned there must be since I've never seen it demonstrated or heard of anybody carrying this way.
I do find this position to be easier to get the holster on and more comfortable than the true IWB carry. I'd like to hear from others who may have a comment on this modified IWB carry.
Thanks.