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Guys, can somebody tell me the best way to conceal carry
A m&p 9mm. Not the shield, the fuller size one.
I don't want to go out and buy all new pants that are bigger so I can wear a iwb holster. I really want to use this weapon for concealed carry, but just don't know how without printing badly. Please help. Thanks
 
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I'm 6' 210 and I carry my m2.0 daily. All I had to do was go up 1 shirt size to completely conceal and did that over time. I'm a lefty and wear mine with a iwb holster at about 9 o'clock with a forward cant. I can only tell bc I know I am wearing it.

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One size doesn't fit all, what works for others might won't work for you.I can't even conceal a 9c can't imagine a full size.


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You can carry OWB...you just need a long, loose-fitting shirt that you can wear untucked. I'll typically wear a t-shirt tucked in and then over that I'll wear something loose and kinda long untucked.

Just look around...nobody tucks their shirt in anymore.

Also, I've gotten to where I don't worry too much about printing because most people aren't going to notice.
 
"Also, I've gotten to where I don't worry too much about printing because most people aren't going to notice."

I couldn't agree more i1afli.

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Get a good belt, a good holster, put them both on and put the M&P in the holster. Wear a shirt untucked. Absolutely nobody except you will ever know or even care if you're carrying. I've wore mine for years and have had no problems whatsoever.


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Appendix IWB, about 1 o'clock. Spare mag about 1130, or fixed blade at 1130 and mag @ 1100 Try Vedder and Dale Fricke, although there are quite a few good holster companies. You'll probably end up with a box of holsters before you're done.

Yes, nobody notices anymore, except the really bad guys.

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I carry concealed IWB a full size 1911, a Springfield XD and a M&P 9C, not all at once of course and have never had to go out and buy bigger pants. I have had to change my belt size but never my pants. Have you tried to carry IWB with you current pants? Perhaps if you don't have a current holster, either ask your local gun shop if you could try out a holster or perhaps look at one of the models that can be worn both IWB and OWB. But what ever you do, buy a good gun belt.
 
IMO if you want to carry but without discomfort then buy a smaller gun or at least under a 3" barrel. I carry only two ways, inside front jeans pocket or OWB belt holster. I most always am carrying an LCR 357 in my front jeans pocket. I barely know it's there.

I will not carry IWB with a shirt tucked in to hide it. IMO draw time for me anyway takes to long to yank a tucked shirt out and hope I don't get caught up in clothing. But that is just my two cents.

Even a 3" carrying owb the barrel requires a long shirt tail to cover the barrel unless the holster rides quite high. I think a big baggy shirt is a give away that a person could be carrying. But for the most part only people that have guns would even be looking at that.

I did have a doctor ask why I was wearing a Hawaiian shirt. There again that's almost a total give away.
 
I have tried IWB and have never liked it. Everyone's circumstances are different but my CCW rotates between a Shield 9, a Smith Model 36 J frame snub and my Smith Combat Masterpiece (4" K frame). I prefer to use a OWB Fobus Paddle holster at about 3:30 or so. I just wear a untucked shirt or a jacket depending on weather on weather and none of them print. For the revolvers, I use drop pouch for reloads and for the
Shield, I have a single mag pouch at about 7:00 - again, neither of those print. I'm getting ready to move up to 45 ACP for a variety reasons and it will probably be a Glock 30. I'll use a Fobus paddle and have no concerns about it printing either. I will mention that I am retired and usually in jeans and a relaxed look. Do what you are comfortable with. I am in AZ and MI - licensed for both states and both states have open carry but I just prefer not to advertise that I'm carrying. YMMV
 
As stated, a good belt, an OWB holster, and an untucked shirt or jacket, and you are good to go. I prefer a spare mag as well.

I carry a 1911 or a M&P 9C in one of this guy's OWB holsters: Jason Winnie Leathergoods
 
I prefer to use a OWB Fobus Paddle holster at about 3:30 or so.

A junk holster. One day you are going to try to draw your gun and the holster will come with it, or the holster is going to break off from the paddle. (Even if you disagree with me on those points, they are just lousy for concealment).

My first carry gun was a full size M&P. I recommend getting a quality IWB holster from a reputable manufacturer (not Fobus and not a paddle holster).
I would pick something on this list
Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters and Accessories | Active Response Training

I also found it easier to go one size up in pants and get a thicker belt designed for concealed carry.
 
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Concealed carry is not about finding a pistol, or holster, that fits your style of dress... It's about SLIGHTLY modifying your style of dress to conceal your pistol and it doesn't mean one needs to wear fatigues or camo to carry concealed. My Concealed Carry Instructor was able to conceal at LEAST 5 different pistols (at the same time) within his 'Business Casual' attire.
There are multiple articles on the web dealing with dressing to conceal.
Here are a few Bullet Points:

* If you end up carrying IWB, as much as you don't want to, you will probably need to increase your pants by one waist size (Form Fit pants are out).
** If it's a "Tuckable" IWB holster, you need to learn to 'blouse' your shirt a bit. *If it's not a Tuckable, you may need to start wearing untucked Polos/T-shirts made of thicker/heavier (non form fitting/tailored/clingy) material.
* Heavier material doesn't print like light/clingy/form fit shirt material
* Dark Color shirts hide printing better than light colors.
** Prints hide better than solids (like camouflage distorts hard lines).
** Untucked shirt tails need to be long enough to still cover when you reach for something up on the top shelf, or bend over to grab something from the bottom shelf. (of course... Reaching with your 'off' arm and stooping, rather than bending helps :))

Wherever on your body you decide to carry, you need to NOT be self-conscious about it.
* People acting self-conscious gets them 'Made' more than printing.
* People don't actually LOOK for printing, but they DO notice people who act self-conscious.

Take a oncealed carry course and maybe your instructor will give you some good tips as well.
 
Guys, can somebody tell me the best way to conceal carry
A m&p 9mm. Not the shield, the fuller size one.
I don't want to go out and buy all new pants that are bigger so I can wear a iwb holster. I really want to use this weapon for concealed carry, but just don't know how without printing badly. Please help. Thanks

I've never bought bigger to carry IWB but look at squared away customs holsters
 
If your serious about conceal carry then you need to dress around the gun with proper clothes. Or buy a smaller gun.

Or you can have various guns for different clothing options. It's a personal choice. 1911 just seems right with jeans boots and western shirt , 380 in the pocket fits going to the lake in light shorts and t shirt, hi cap 9 for trips to the city, revolver gets me by here in rural ohio where the last murder was 3 Yeats ago etc.
 
When I started CC everyone told me to invest in a good gun belt so I did. After using it I find Myself using my regular leather belt. Because it is used and more flexible I can cinch it down tighter and is more comfortable.


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