What is your preferred carry method?

[azrn]

in the pocket carry for me. either a 380 auto or a 357 revolver.

 

[SSN Vet]

Ruger LCP in a Sneaky Pete (with an Apple sticker on it) right out in the open for everyone to see. Hidden in plane sight has worked very well for me. I've never been made and it is the best summer carry option I've come up with yet.

Next is the Ruger LCP in an ankle holster.

After that is a BHP in a pancake at 4 o'clock with a cover garment

Every once in a great while, I shoulder carry a steel framed Commander in a Jackass rig.

 

[ArtherRay]

I run with IWB holster untucked the most but like to have a tuckable option. I use a "No Print Wonder Holster" by Clinger Holsters.

 

[Kendahl]

If I'm open carrying (which both Texas and Arkansas - the states where I spend most of my time - allow) then I use a beautiful, elaborate tooled-leather western style gunbelt and integral holster that my father bought back in the 1970's.

If not that, then the so-called "Mexican style".

And why not? It saves money on an expensive holster and as George Harrison sang many years ago, "Happiness is a Warm Gun".

Until you blow off what a WW2 British unarmed combat instructor referred to as "wedding tackle".

I'm glad you kept and continue to use your father's gunbelt and holster. Good firearms and accessories provide a link between generations when handed down from father to son.

 

[JayZee]

I started with pocket carry in a small top break revolver sadly. I got myself a Shield and then start IWB. I have heard of people talking about pocket carrying it. Makes me think "is that a gun in your pocket, or are you happy to see me?" makes sense hahaha. I did 3-4 o clock untucked and the shirt rid up on me constantly. I hated it and knew it wouldn't work. Most of my shirts covered it but some didn't. If the wind blew, or I bent,leaned,knelt it could print.

I was nervous for a day doing AIWB but LOVE it now. I have thethumb safety model and appreciate it knowing where its pointed. Trigger discipline is key no matter WHAT method of carry. Keep your noodle out the noodle hole...where have I heard that before? Once I realized how comfortable it was and quick I loved it. I have a Ted_Corri Holster from Ebay and am extremely pleased. I still pocket carry a .25 PT25 when the 9 can't come. I just bring it for the hell of it a lot. Two is one, and one is none right? Besides it fits in pocket perfect. I can see scenarios where having a second gun is nice. I still carry an extra mag for each.

 

[JayZee]

For those who carry in a front pocket: Do you worry that, when you sit down, your muzzle points at everyone in front of you?

Your muzzle being pointed anywhere matters nothing if the weapon is safe & empty pocket and in a proper holster. AIWB has it pointed at my junk. IWB 3-4 would be pointed on my thigh. If you carry MODERN or PROVEN designs(no Bryco, Jennings, etc) and USE all the safety available(brain/trigger,proper holster, gun with DA/manual safety) then its moot.

Carry your gun cocked and locked, keep your noodle out the noodle hole and your all good. Holster is KEY.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

Preferred?
OWB for sure, but that represents 1% of my carrying.

I used to almost exclusively carry IWB at 4 o'clock.

Since I started carring AIWB using a T-Rex Arms holster, that has become my primary method.
I find it comfortable, concealable and quick.
Also easy on/off is a plus.

Also to note: I only carry DA/SA pistols, or DA revolvers for concealment at this time.

I like hammers when re-holstering.

 

[PistolPete45]

OWB I am fairly big around & dress extremely casual, a big shirt / jacket Carry a 44 special or 1911 . trucker wallet with a chain . knife sheath . a bunch of things to look at other then a bulge from a grip. Tried a few IWB and just not as comfortable . Prefer cross draw . sometimes a shoulder holster (colder weather )

 

[Rexster]

Well, I would “prefer” to carry a five-shot snub-gun in a pocket, or OWB open-carry, both for maximum comfort, but the usual daily reality is OWB concealed. When I must, I will carry IWB, but it is not my favored type of holster.

“Pancake” holsters, however, are torture for me, if worn for extended periods of time, as the two outboard “wings” are incompatible with my relatively slim waist size. The belt, if tensioned sufficiently to keep everything steady, tries to force the wide holster to conform to my shape, but that does not work so well, and “hot spots” are produced. One edge, or the other, of the holster may be forced against my skin, causing another point of discomfort.

With leather holsters, the solution for me is a holster with one tunnel loop and one outboard loop, the earliest version of which I am aware is the Professional, made by the late Bruce Nelson, and still made today as the Milt Sparks BN-55. Obviously, this one has been copied by many holster makers, with and without attribution. My favorite auto-pistol holster of this style is the FDS, by Josh Bulman. I have these for the 1911, and P229. The Milt Sparks PMK is a revolver-oriented holster based on the same design principle, and I have these for several sizes of revolvers.

With Kydex, or similar thermally-molded plastic, the maker can achieve good concealment support with molded loops that do not extend outboard of the holster body. I really like the JM Custom Kydex OWB holster, that I have for the full-sized 1911.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Have you tried reversing a pancake? Instead of running the belt through the loops and behind the pistol pouch, run the belt through the loops from behind and pass the belt OVER the pistol pouch.

 

[plinky]

I haven't got comfortable with an IWB yet. I'd really like to.

For now it is OWB in cold weather and KelTec P11 in pocket or Iphone pouch in hot weather. Can't say I'm unhappy with this.

 

[DannyLandrum]

Other: Smartcarry / DTOM Possum Pouch / Thunderwear - that's the go-to / summer / all-the-time method.

But in 2nd place, reserved for winter months only, is OWB with a covering garment, usually appendix but sometimes at 4:30.

3rd choice is OWB open carry, in the woods

Distant 4th is shoulder holster, for driving long distances.

I don't pocket carry any more, but I used to and it worked ok. I used a pocket holster when I did.

I'm not counting chest rig for the Contender as that's hunting not CCW.

IWB is for the birds - who can afford two complete sets of pants (with two waist sizes) for depending upon whether you're carrying or not? Not to mention that it's a royal pain to get these types on and off your belt. Not to mention uncomfortable. If I WAS going to go to all that hassle, it would be for a tuckable deep conceal, not a plain one.

I was this close to ordering an gen 2 Urban Carry, but I think people would ask "what's that on your belt?", so I passed - but it seems like a solid setup for deep conceal if you can consistently pass off a good answer when you get that question.

 

[Ironicaintit]

I carry my BHP, in the waist with an untucked shirt. I dress kinda baggy so it's easy.

 

[The Evangelist Cowboy]

Shoulder holster for hunting and casual concealment, pocket rocket for most other times and backup.