DougB
Member
I have a CCW permit (fairly recent) and have been trying to find a carry method I can live with. I have a good in-waistband holster that holds my Kahr PM9 low in my waistband (I had the maker punch some extra holels to allow me to hang it a bit lower than usual). It holds the gun very close to my body. The holster is a Theis, which is similiar to a Cross Breed and others (horsehide back, molded kydex around gun, clips on either side - a nice, holster at a good price with excellent service).
Anyway, the holster is comfortable, but I still find my shirt sometimes catching on the butt of the gun and exposing it. It doesn't happen all the time, but if I get up from sittting, or get out of a car, or pull something out of my pocket, my shirt can pull up and catch, exposing the butt of the gun. Is there some trick to avoiding this (besides constantly checking)? I find I'm a little paranoid about it when I'm out in public - constantly checking to make sure my shirt is down. Maybe I'll get used to it, but I don't want to get in hot water for unintentionally "brandishing."
I might go to an ankle holster, but that would be a lot slower to get to. I've carried in a pocket holster as well, but I already carry a lot of stuff in my pockets (keys, knife, wallet, phone, etc.) and dedicating a pocket to a handgun is a pain.
Any suggestions - especially about how to successfully use an in-waistband holster?
Thanks
Doug
Anyway, the holster is comfortable, but I still find my shirt sometimes catching on the butt of the gun and exposing it. It doesn't happen all the time, but if I get up from sittting, or get out of a car, or pull something out of my pocket, my shirt can pull up and catch, exposing the butt of the gun. Is there some trick to avoiding this (besides constantly checking)? I find I'm a little paranoid about it when I'm out in public - constantly checking to make sure my shirt is down. Maybe I'll get used to it, but I don't want to get in hot water for unintentionally "brandishing."
I might go to an ankle holster, but that would be a lot slower to get to. I've carried in a pocket holster as well, but I already carry a lot of stuff in my pockets (keys, knife, wallet, phone, etc.) and dedicating a pocket to a handgun is a pain.
Any suggestions - especially about how to successfully use an in-waistband holster?
Thanks
Doug