This is one of those issues that shouldn't be a issue. Seriously I find it funny how much time and effort people put into this subject and to hide there gun. Unless you bend over and it gets exposed it really isn't a big deal people don't go around and go look that guy has a gun just look at that bulging hunk of gun there. Never have I heard or seen that ever. It's all paranoia on your part and if anyone says hey what's that under you shirt look at them and smile be polite as can be and say Nanya.. when they look at you with that look of what finish with Nanya ****ing business but if you really must know it's an insulin pump and walk away....
CC with my Shield is a pain in the butt!
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dirtyharry31
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I carry both my 9mm Shield & my 360 M&P in the small of my back about the 5:00 o'clock position in a DeSantis Cozy Tuck #28 Left hand though I am right handed. Only pain I get is when I rest against a fiberglass seat but I just sit a little side ways as to not put pressure on the spine.
PastureOfMuppets
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OP - maybe you need to try a change in ride height or cant... can you post a picture of your current holster?
It may be if you don't have a sweat guard the slide is cutting into your body... which I'm surprised no-one has mentioned.
It may be if you don't have a sweat guard the slide is cutting into your body... which I'm surprised no-one has mentioned.
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OP - maybe you need to try a change in ride height or cant... can you post a picture of your current holster?
It may be if you don't have a sweat guard the slide is cutting into your body... which I'm surprised no-one has mentioned.
Excellent observation... I find quite a few who try to carry iwb with the weapon riding tooooo far above the belt. They believe they have to have a full 4 finger grip before they extract. This leads to outward sway of the handle and more prone to printing and discomfort.
OP - maybe you need to try a change in ride height or cant... can you post a picture of your current holster?
It may be if you don't have a sweat guard the slide is cutting into your body... which I'm surprised no-one has mentioned.
You may not have seen my update but the problem has gone away. I did adjust the ride height of my AG holster and in general it is more comfortable. But, I think this problem was more of an injury in the gym than anything related to carrying my pistol.
franzas
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I went OWB and never looked back.
Caveat- Since I wear my shirts tucked in, most of my carry is open, unless I have a jacket on or purposely conceal it for whatever reason.
Caveat- Since I wear my shirts tucked in, most of my carry is open, unless I have a jacket on or purposely conceal it for whatever reason.
franzas
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But they are mentally unstable, which can include violence.
PastureOfMuppets
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"But they are mentally unstable, which can include violence."
Technically the most unstable and violent gender group is male followed by female. Transgender are most notably the targeted group of unstable and violent males, rarely the instigator.
Technically the most unstable and violent gender group is male followed by female. Transgender are most notably the targeted group of unstable and violent males, rarely the instigator.
Whitwabit
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All according to the shirt style you wear the Shield should be easy to conceal OWB .. I easily carry either my Beretta PX-4 Sub Compact or my S&W Compact OWB both about 3:30 to 4 ..
A t-shirt or a snapped front shirt worn outside your pants will easily cover with out any printing .. I even carry my Sig P229 which is full size with out a printing problem ..
Sciatic nerve pain can be very disabling even bruising of it by sitting on something can give you problems for days later so do find a way where it not painful !! moving it around to 2- 2:30 my do the trick ..
A t-shirt or a snapped front shirt worn outside your pants will easily cover with out any printing .. I even carry my Sig P229 which is full size with out a printing problem ..
Sciatic nerve pain can be very disabling even bruising of it by sitting on something can give you problems for days later so do find a way where it not painful !! moving it around to 2- 2:30 my do the trick ..
I have sciatica. From years of wallet in my back pocket and bending/squatting at work. I'm an hvac mechanic and have to wear a uniform with shirt tucked in. I've switch to a front pocket wallet/money clip per Dr instructions. I've gone thru 50-60 different holsters to find a Good fit for my carry style (IWB) with shirt tucked. I'm happy to report that I've found an iwb that does not cause pain when carrying. RawDog Tactical IWB. It's a hybrid with leather back and kydex front. Very comfortable and is a single wide belt clip. The other thing is my belt. I found a double layered leather belt that supports not only my holster but helps with back also. Just a thought but you might want to also try these things. Jmo.
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JimmyVNext
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I carry Shield IWB with the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0. No real problems driving or walking. If I am driving a long way I have taken the Shield out and placed it the center console. I leave the holster on without the Shield and it is comfortable.
Talldog
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I carry my new Shield in a Sticky holster right in front of my hip (2:30-2:45) with a cant. It doesn't move, the grip is right against me so it doesn't show, and when I sit, the slide is on the outside of my hip. I carry my SR9c the same way. Very comfortable.
I carry my Shield in an IWB holster at about 3:30. So far no issues. My wallet is in my right rear pocket and the only time it becomes an issue is on long drives of over an hour or so. If leaving on a trip I usually remove the wallet first and place it on the console as I know that within an hour I will begin to feel it in my butt.
I think that as we get older and carry a few more pounds around the middle these issues rear their ugly heads. In the old days, I would always use a shoulder rig tucked under my left armpit but that requires a light jacket unless it is winter time. That's OK for most of the year but tough to wear even a light coat when it's 80 degrees out.
I think that as we get older and carry a few more pounds around the middle these issues rear their ugly heads. In the old days, I would always use a shoulder rig tucked under my left armpit but that requires a light jacket unless it is winter time. That's OK for most of the year but tough to wear even a light coat when it's 80 degrees out.
I get the same pain as you , I carry mostly full size owb with good belts and still get that pain feels like a pointed wood peg in lower back and down top right *** check . some times down leg behind knee . I can live with it but it does hurt .
Paper Maker
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I also recommend the PJHolster IWB with the Shield 9mm.
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