What's your preferred carry method?

[rufunky]

I am about a week away from finaly getting my Class A CC so I figured it may be time to put a little thought into how I would like to carry.

What's your preferred carry method and why?

 

[makarovnik]

Mexican carry with a good belt.
I also like INW holsters and vertical shoulder holsters. That's right VERTICAL.

 

[Tacbandit]

Inside the waist holster,...easier concealment. Vertical shoulder holsters
(+1, MAK) are great, too...all about preference. Fobus paddle holsters
are great, too. Winter time opens up more options, with more clothing...

 

[armoredman]

That's me, normal off duty carry.

 

[The Bushmaster]

If you "mexican carry" use a holster made just for that. Of course it won't be "mexican carry" then, but "appendix carry"...Not a bad way to carry. Especially in the winter...

Kimber UCC II in a Yaqui slide...

 

[Deanimator]

IWB. Carrying a Browning High Power right now.

 

[BlindJustice]

Milt Sparks #Axiom - OWB with "FBI Cant" i.e. muzzle a few degrees rearward... at 3:30 which some may refer to as the appendix position.

On one thread somebody refered to carrying IWB in the "Appendix" position
but was referring to approx. 2:00 with the muzzle pointing at well you figure it out.... they need to study anatomy, front right is liver sheeish...

FYI - the #Axiom has belt loops with two snaps each. The lower snap is
a regular snap, the upper is directional so it has to be aligned for on/off -the
design makes it easy to remove in case you have to go somewhere where carrying is not an option. I also have a Milt SParks IWB single magazine
carrier the inside portion goes up far enough to shield the magazine from
digging into the body.

THe #Axiom is for a full size 1911, I cover it with a 'fishing type' multi-pocket vest I wear a lot, or else a windbreaker/sport coat.

Randall

 

[The Bushmaster]

Go look again BlindJustice. Appendix carry is on the right side and the appendix is also on the right side about 2:00 waist high. And properly carried in a holster at that position causes no more danger then any other form of carry. It's when they carry "mexican style" or a Glock that they get into trouble with that position.

I carry a S&W Mod 19-5 2 1/2" in that IWB Appendix 2:00 position and have for years. The trick (if there is one) is to keep your booger hook off the trigger when drawing and reholstering, which your supposed to do anyway no matter where you wear your holster...

 

[Geno]

Same as BlindJustice for my 1911s:

OWB with "FBI Cant" i.e. muzzle a few degrees rearward...at 3:30...

For my Glocks I carry Fobus at 3:00. I also have an ankle holster for the G26.

As to the why...simply comfortable positions, and the pistols are readily accessible.

Doc2005

 

[Treo]

I'm really anal about carrying the same way all the time. ( I also only carry one of two guns) Galco Summer Comfort IWB right behind the seam of the pant. ( right over the Illiac crest). That's the only way I carry and I dress around it.

 

[Kind of Blued]

1911 IWB in a Comp-Tac M-Tac at 3-3:30.

And another gun or two on me in any number of holsters and locations. Kind of the opposite of Treo.

 

[PAPACHUCK]

Right hip carry (2:30) in a Galco Concealable holster.

 

[GLOCK45GUY]

G30 IWB right behind my hip bone. No name holster with a great forward cant.

 

[bakert]

According to the specific gun but most days. As an old guy I need the 'spenders to hold my britches up

 

[woad_yurt]

I keep a P3AT in my right front pocket. I know it's not a cannon but it does work and it's just so convenient.

 

[Blacksmoke]

In my right hand at my side.

 

[denfoote]

Pocket carry.
Not the fastest draw, but I got tired of wearing my shirt out like a hippy in order to provide cover for the gun!!
I live in Arizona.
85 % of the year is surface of the sun hot, a coat is not an option!!

 

[rufunky]

Thanks for all the responses..

I don't think I've seen anyone say they use a Shoulder Holster. Is there any reason why? It seems this may be the most comfortable way to carry in the winter.

 

[Treo]

Hard on your back and shoulders after a while

 

[General Geoff]

Shoulder rigs take more time to put on and take off, and unless they're very well made and fitted, they can get very uncomfortable, very quickly. I find that OWB leather belt holsters are cheaper, more comfortable, provide for a faster draw, and are less conspicuous, with or without a cover garment.

 

[Deanimator]

Not the fastest draw, but I got tired of wearing my shirt out like a hippy in order to provide cover for the gun!!

I know what you mean about untucked shirts, but even without a purpose designed "tuckable" holster, you can still tuck your shirt in without looking too terribly obvious.

Other than for actual exercise, I NEVER wear an untucked shirt, since I think it looks slovenly. I have Don Hume clip on IWB holsters for my S&W 3" Model 65, Glock 19, and full sized M1911s (also fits the BHP). I tuck my shirt in as much as I can, and blouse the small part remaining underneath. It's still unobtrusive. People who don't know I carry have no idea I'm wearing a full sized firearm. No part of the gun is visible, or obviously outlined, and the only thing that is visible is the subdued clip for the holster.

Of course Ohio is an open carry state. "Printing" doesn't even exist as a legal concept. Even some place where it did, the way I carry could only be a problem if somebody was just LOOKING for something to hassle you about.

 

[wnycollector]

I carry IWB 90% of the time. My summer carry is a S&W J frame. In colder weather it's a usually snub Ruger security six .357. Both are carried somewhere around 3 oclock.

 

[sophijo]

carry

IWB Crossdraw

 

[eatont9999]

I usually carry IWB or something compact in my pocket. It is nice to see a MA resident get a LTC-A. What town is it from?

 

[DAVIDSDIVAD]

Same as BakerT for me, but a 1911 in my HBE leather COM3