When I was in my 20's I was much thinner and stronger, a 1911 in 45acp was my choice to carry. I'm nearing 60 now and I'd rather not have my pants sagging and or bulging. My wife never minded me having my gun along for the ride as long as she could not see it. She used to complain when I wore my fixed blade knife to the store with her because it stood out on my belt.
My LCP go's un-noticed... in fact she asked me two months after I bought it when I was going to start packing that new gun I bought. I had been carrying it since the day after I brought it home. She has rarely said a word since then about it. Now that is effective.
If I have my pants on, it is with me. I practice with it regularly, strong handed and weak.

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John