If it's summer in Texas it must be between Feb-Dec! SO if it'swarm enough for shorts, it's time for the SmartCarry. Pistol generally is Kimber Ultra CDP. If it is pants weather, generally it is whatever holster I can mooch off my husband for IWB/OWB, all of which are too long for the Ultra :banghead: but it's what I have access to most of the time.
Summer carry.
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tonerguy
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Kahr P9 in a Tucker Cover Up
This is fully tuckable, concealable with a dress shirt and slacks or even a tucked in golf shirt that is a little big. It's a Cover Up from Tucker Gunleather. This one is fully lined so it stays open for easy reholstering.
Summer concealed carry is not hard.
http://store.yahoo.com/rlcompanyusa/iwbholsters.html
This is fully tuckable, concealable with a dress shirt and slacks or even a tucked in golf shirt that is a little big. It's a Cover Up from Tucker Gunleather. This one is fully lined so it stays open for easy reholstering.
Summer concealed carry is not hard.
http://store.yahoo.com/rlcompanyusa/iwbholsters.html
Vern Humphrey
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I'd like that a lot better if there was something to go between the butt of the gun and bare skin.
tonerguy
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Quote: "I'd like that a lot better if there was something to go between the butt of the gun and bare skin."
If we did that there might be interference with a full firing grip. I don't believe you can find a professional holster with the design you describe.
I wear that rig every day without an undershirt. I have a similar set up for my LW Champion. I did have to put smooth Micarta grips on the Champion to keep my skin intact.
I appreciate the desire to protect the epidermis, however.
Here's a picture of the backside of the Cover Up:
Rob
If we did that there might be interference with a full firing grip. I don't believe you can find a professional holster with the design you describe.
I wear that rig every day without an undershirt. I have a similar set up for my LW Champion. I did have to put smooth Micarta grips on the Champion to keep my skin intact.
I appreciate the desire to protect the epidermis, however.
Here's a picture of the backside of the Cover Up:
Rob
Vern Humphrey
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If we did that there might be interference with a full firing grip. I don't believe you can find a professional holster with the design you describe.
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I have been using such a holster for many years -- and have fired many thousands of rounds from a holster presentation.
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If we did that there might be interference with a full firing grip. I don't believe you can find a professional holster with the design you describe.
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I have been using such a holster for many years -- and have fired many thousands of rounds from a holster presentation.
Valkman
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I don't think summer carry is difficult either, but if it's only 95 degrees than it must be May! 
I wear a tank top with shorts and a IWB rig. Then I wear a unbuttoned flowery shirt over it. I wear a Gary Brommeland belt, mag/flash pouch and then either his Max Con V holster or a Spark's VM2.
I wear a tank top with shorts and a IWB rig. Then I wear a unbuttoned flowery shirt over it. I wear a Gary Brommeland belt, mag/flash pouch and then either his Max Con V holster or a Spark's VM2.
Vern Humphrey
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Also try using "Chicago Screws"...I use them instead of snaps on my IWB's...a pic of what I am referring to is on my website under the "Abyss" link under iwb's
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I just laid in a supply of chicago screws, and plan to experiment with "tuckable" straps running from the toes of the holster up, and well as more removeable straps on the holster throat.
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Also try using "Chicago Screws"...I use them instead of snaps on my IWB's...a pic of what I am referring to is on my website under the "Abyss" link under iwb's
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I just laid in a supply of chicago screws, and plan to experiment with "tuckable" straps running from the toes of the holster up, and well as more removeable straps on the holster throat.
Vern Humphrey
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I'm inclined to stick with leather, just for traditional reasons. Also, of course, I can make leather straps for the tuckable easily, and not have to look for clips.
For producing more than an occasional holster, of course, it would be different.
For producing more than an occasional holster, of course, it would be different.
tonerguy
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Please,
Make your holster's your way. Good luck to you both. I'm sure you have no problem drawing from your holster.
Make your holster's your way. Good luck to you both. I'm sure you have no problem drawing from your holster.
Sarge55
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An S&W J Frame (442 or 642) in a Kramer Pocket Holster is my usual summer fare. May be adding a P3AT.
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Don Hume IWB or the JIT. I wear Dickies Work Shirts unbottoned in true "gangland" style form. Which lucky for me, is the style for people my age. By the way....
nothing screams GUN like a vest or a fanny pack. Don't wear them unless you WANT people to know you're packing. Oh sure, grandma at the Grocer may not know, but those aspiring hoods watching you walk to your car know whats up. It kind of blows the element of surprise.
Don Hume IWB or the JIT. I wear Dickies Work Shirts unbottoned in true "gangland" style form. Which lucky for me, is the style for people my age. By the way....
nothing screams GUN like a vest or a fanny pack. Don't wear them unless you WANT people to know you're packing. Oh sure, grandma at the Grocer may not know, but those aspiring hoods watching you walk to your car know whats up. It kind of blows the element of surprise.
Lone_Gunman
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With a good holster and quality belt, there is no reason why you cant conceal twin Desert Eagles in 100 degree weather while wearing nothing but a Speedo and a tank top.
Brigrat
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Boy does that paint a picture!!!
jamz
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Hehe,
"Hey check her out. Nice guns!"
SapperLeader
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Im not really understanding why people have more trouble concealing during the summer. I stated earlier my summer time rig, and while it is a little hotter wearing the tank top t-shirt under a regular shirt, doing so keeps my sidearm from rubbing my side wrong. I wear my pistol at the 3:00 position, to keep the butt from pushing at the cover garment. I then slip my magazine carriers on the belt, fill up my pockets with my regular stuff, and move on and about with my day. If you have a good holster, and a good belt, it shouldnt matter what the weather is. Maybe if some people mentioned why thier having trouble carrying during the summer, Ill understand. Not trying to be dense here, just not getting what the issue is. thanks
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Sapper ... well, in my case .... it all hinges around my SWEAT problem! I had ''Mono'' back in late 60's and now I am approaching my third geriatric stripe .... it gets worse - not better. Buckets . I mean buckets!!
Thus .. the thought of two layers .. under and outer .... no dice .. just can't manage. So ... I have the lightest and skimpiest stuff I can .... shorts and t-shirt .. that's the limit ... if I get too hot I feel ill .... simple as that .. body thermostat is all screwed up.
Thus .. I just have to conceal as best i can .. now perhaps a tad easier since aquiring P3AT ... but otherwise ... snub in pancake hi-ride at 3.30 or so ,... and real lose t-short over top ..... followed by care and awareness of keeping covered.
I am well aware tho .. if I did not have this over-heating prob .... it'd be a breeze.
Thus .. the thought of two layers .. under and outer .... no dice .. just can't manage. So ... I have the lightest and skimpiest stuff I can .... shorts and t-shirt .. that's the limit ... if I get too hot I feel ill .... simple as that .. body thermostat is all screwed up.
Thus .. I just have to conceal as best i can .. now perhaps a tad easier since aquiring P3AT ... but otherwise ... snub in pancake hi-ride at 3.30 or so ,... and real lose t-short over top ..... followed by care and awareness of keeping covered.
I am well aware tho .. if I did not have this over-heating prob .... it'd be a breeze.
P95,
might I suggest Kydex for your "problem"(cant believe I suggested kydex!
if you are wanting to use an IWB.
I tend to sweat a little bit myself..lol...thats why I usually carry in my pocket during the summer and spring...Beltslide for the winter under a light coat...with one in my rear pocket as well (p-32 or P3AT)
might I suggest Kydex for your "problem"(cant believe I suggested kydex!
if you are wanting to use an IWB.I tend to sweat a little bit myself..lol...thats why I usually carry in my pocket during the summer and spring...Beltslide for the winter under a light coat...with one in my rear pocket as well (p-32 or P3AT)
Vern Humphrey
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it all hinges around my SWEAT problem
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That's why I designed my holster to have a large flap of leather between skin and gun butt -- it protects the gun from sweat. I use Sno-Seal to sweat-proof the leather.
There are several beneficial side effects of this large flap. For one thing, it distributes the pressure, so you don't have sharp angles digging into you. It also provides a place to mount the "button" or leather cam which keeps the safety positively engaged.
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it all hinges around my SWEAT problem
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That's why I designed my holster to have a large flap of leather between skin and gun butt -- it protects the gun from sweat. I use Sno-Seal to sweat-proof the leather.
There are several beneficial side effects of this large flap. For one thing, it distributes the pressure, so you don't have sharp angles digging into you. It also provides a place to mount the "button" or leather cam which keeps the safety positively engaged.
P95Carry
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Haha .. yeah Kydex. Well I do use a Fobus for P series, Kydex for Bersa . plenty of choices but ... the one thing I cannot handle is IWB ... I don't have too much padding and it is not comfortable ... never has and I doubt ever will be so .. always OWB for me. Even there ... sweat still affects decision . I mean ... you gotta SEE me sweat to know just what I mean!!
It's less a ''gun protection'' thing for me, than need for adequate comfort. ...... what works in the end becomes a very individual thing IMO ....
It's less a ''gun protection'' thing for me, than need for adequate comfort. ...... what works in the end becomes a very individual thing IMO ....
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