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How you carry.

andy52 said:
For at least the last 15 years I've carried IWB at 3:00 with a shirt untucked, my life style doesn't require a tucked shirt. I even do this in the summer with cargo shorts and a T-shirt.
Not once has anyone notice I'm carrying. I have found for me trying to carry OWB requires to much clothing to make it less noticeable.
Is carrying IWB slower?, probably just a bit but I don't see myself getting into a scenario were the little difference in time will matter.
There is one advantage to getting older I probably look less dangerous until I am..;)
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Took the words right out of my mouth, every one of them is me!

However I will on occasion wear an OWB holster, like a Lobo Enhanced Pancake style that rides high & tight to the body. Usually only when I can wear more clothing (vest/jacket) to help cover the tiny bit of extra bulk.

Interesting topic to read, seeing what works best for folks.
 
LPD256 said:
I keep hearing that a J-frame and speed strip may not be enough firepower. So I put together a new kit that I figure could be easily concealed under my winter parka. It would provide adequate firepower for virtually every situation I could possibly encounter. And I’ve trained extensively so I would feel comfortable in most “active shooter”situations that a CCW holder might run into. Alas, I need a longer winter parka because the suppressor is exposed. And my wife thought I was goofy when I told her I was gonna wear my kit to the grocery store. So it’s back to the 638 or a 1911 for now.
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But..but...but. What if you’re at the grocery store and you’re attacked by a platoon of ex-spetsnaz cartel hitmen while you’re browsing in the produce section. Then what are you going to do? :)
 
Ziggy2525 said:
But..but...but. What if you’re at the grocery store and you’re attacked by a platoon of ex-spetsnaz cartel hitmen while you’re browsing in the produce section. Then what are you going to do? :)
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Call for air support...

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Ziggy2525 said:
But..but...but. What if you’re at the grocery store and you’re attacked by a platoon of ex-spetsnaz cartel hitmen while you’re browsing in the produce section. Then what are you going to do? :)
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Ziggy2525-I’ve planned for that. I’ll lay down cover fire with my 638 while I run to my car and retrieve my tank killer RPG. You know what we say around my house. One can never be over prepared. Because when seconds count, the real cops are minutes away.
 
Milt Sparks Summer Specials for the past 34 years...........

I started with one for a PPK in about 1985/86.
added SS's for the 3913,6906,Beretta compact & centurion as well as 3 and 4 inch K-frames.

I also have a couple of Spark's Executive Companions for the Berettas and Shorty-9... similar to the SS's but sit deeper and have a slight cant.

Hiking in the winter I like a Miami Vice horizontal rig with 2 spare mags under my winter coat........ just pull down the zipper and reach in....... jacket/coat anchors everything in place.
 
I carry Glock 19 OWB in cooler weather when I am going to be wearing a jacket or coat at 3 o'clock 15 degree forward cant. It is pretty easy for me to get it out fairly quickly.

In warmer weather when all I wear is a shirt out of my pants, I wear it OWB, 4 o'clock (ish) slight forward cant. Much more difficult to draw but I can't conceal it OWB with a t-shirt.
 
3913 AIWB in a slender kydex holster. Magazine on the belt off side or in a magpacker in the left front pocket.
Many other guns and choices but this is the most common.
Winter months it changes to more gun, but not much more gun.
 
I carry a 686+ IWB.

In a well designed IWB holster drawing the revolver or pistol isn't an issue. The holster and pressure from the belt will provide enough pressure to retain the handgun, but won't restrict the draw.

*IF* there is an issue with an IWB holster, it's in re-holstering the handgun. But it's a matter of degree, taking just a bit more time and care than with an OWB holster.

The big advantage with an IWB holster is that it does a much better job of actually concealing the handgun, especially if it's a medium or full sized handgun. An OWB holster requires a much longer cover garment to actually cover the handgun when you reach up if you carry on the hip.

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I'll also carry a tuckable holster at times when a cover garment isn't an option. If you are carrying on your hip at 4 o'clock there isn't much shirttail to pull up. With a little practice you can lift the short with the weak hand, draw with the strong hand and still get the first two shots on target in about 1.5 seconds. It's not much different than lifting a tee shirt over an IWB or OWB holster.
 
I carry my 649 Pro inside the waist band in a Cardini holster most of the time.When I want a change it's a vintage Hunter OWB holster or a leather pancake holster.
 

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For my 1911: OWB LH Crossdraw, Desantis Sky Cop. Otherwise an M7 Repro in LH for field carry.

For my Glocks OWB straight draw weakside kydex oriented to a 'cross draw' position. Eventually will probably get another Desantis Sky Cop for my Glock 30 since I like it so much for my 1911.

Other than the M7 I have only ever liked a cross draw set-up for my carry pieces, western rigs I prefer a high ride strong hip with forward muzzle, sort of a walk n draw style.
 
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BB57 said:
I carry a 686+ IWB.

In a well designed IWB holster drawing the revolver or pistol isn't an issue. The holster and pressure from the belt will provide enough pressure to retain the handgun, but won't restrict the draw.

*IF* there is an issue with an IWB holster, it's in re-holstering the handgun. But it's a matter of degree, taking just a bit more time and care than with an OWB holster.

The big advantage with an IWB holster is that it does a much better job of actually concealing the handgun, especially if it's a medium or full sized handgun. An OWB holster requires a much longer cover garment to actually cover the handgun when you reach up if you carry on the hip.

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I'll also carry a tuckable holster at times when a cover garment isn't an option. If you are carrying on your hip at 4 o'clock there isn't much shirttail to pull up. With a little practice you can lift the short with the weak hand, draw with the strong hand and still get the first two shots on target in about 1.5 seconds. It's not much different than lifting a tee shirt over an IWB or OWB holster.
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I understand your comments and realize that you are correct on everything you say. I am a senior, and only been shooting for about two years now, and pretty much don't put myself into too many situations where I think I need to be able to draw and fire in 1.5 seconds, but I know you really don't know.

Some of my problem is just aging, and lack of physical strength and dexterity, and some is nothing more than practice. But I'll keep working on it.
 
Regardless of where or how you carry relying on speed isn't the only consideration. Moving to cover first might be your first thing, then drawing. It is not as though we are trying to outdraw Billy the Kid. A quick draw may not be the smartest thing we can do. There are moves that we can make that can deceive a predator and allow us the opportunity to make a draw.

If we react too quickly we are likely to make a mistake or misunderstand the situation by reacting too quickly. We need to be aware of where we are -situational awareness. Thinking ahead, reading the territory, checking for cover and exits by scanning. Of course that takes practice and perseverance.
 
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Ruger LC9 IWB in a Tagua hybrid tuckable holster at 4 o'clock with an untucked shirt 70% of the time.
Same gun in a Galco pocket holster 20% of the time.
The other 10% of the time will be one of my several other carry guns in one of these two same methods.
 
I carry a Beretta PX4 Sub Compact in a Southern Comfort IWB at about 3:30 .. Usually covering it with a t-shirt or square bottomed shirt with snaps .. all my shirts other then t-shirts have snaps for easy of opening.

Though I have several I could carry I find KISS is the best platform for most conceal carrying .. For myself and many others !!
 
Initially bought the Sticky holster but moved on to another 5- 6 IWB leather and Kydex, Alien Gear, Foxxx , etc. Recently returned to Sticky, faster to put on and take off, comfortable and affordable. And does not print. Usually,under a vest, sweater, light jacket. IWB, Crossdraw. Have crarried a 'tuckable' holster but not a fan. In the summer it is difficult. I don't usually wear untucked shirts despite the heat.
 
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