Rockrivr1
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I just went through what you are going through now. I've only had my CCW for a little over a month now and I started by carrying my new S&W 642 in a tuckable IWB holster. The first day I carried, I put on the holster, inserted the 642, tucked in my shirt and headed out the door. 12 hours or so later I finally got home and couldn't wait to take off that damned IWB holster. The day was very hot and before long that holster and 642 grip was chaffing me big time.
The next day I went and bought a cheap Uncle Mike's Pocket Holster and I haven't looked back. The only problem I have with the pocket carry is when I wear jean shorts. Especially if they JUST fit, if you know what I mean. Cargo shorts are great when they have the side pockets. When it gets colder I may try that IWB holster again, but with a t-shirt or something between my skin and the holster. Then again, when it gets colder the carry options will get much better.
The next day I went and bought a cheap Uncle Mike's Pocket Holster and I haven't looked back. The only problem I have with the pocket carry is when I wear jean shorts. Especially if they JUST fit, if you know what I mean. Cargo shorts are great when they have the side pockets. When it gets colder I may try that IWB holster again, but with a t-shirt or something between my skin and the holster. Then again, when it gets colder the carry options will get much better.