Could someone please offer an idea or two?

[lrrifleman]

I am finding that I have two significant scenarios that I need to address for concealed carry, which do not compliment each other.

When I am standing, walking, or doing short-term sitting, my CCW holster needs seem to be satisfied using an IWB. However, when I take a lengthy drive, i.e.: Sig Academy (7 hours) or the run to Savannah (12-15 hours) an IWB holster seems extremely inappropriate.

During a drive, my perceived vulnerability is limited to either an encounter at the gas pump (typically addressed using a pocket holster) or a stop sign/light carjacking encounter (where pocket and IWB would be generally inadequate. I would think that a shoulder holster would best fit the need, even though I could potentially sweep my left arm during a stress draw.

At this point in time, my preferred EDC would be a Sig P365 in either 9mm or 380. Up front, I don't want any form of off body carry. What would you recommend as a carry method for longer drives?

 

[Oscar Zulu]

Desantis cross draw works for me, but pocket carry in a vest is my usual go to. One require a cover garment, the other is the cover garment. Off body is a stinker, you're right there.
Cross draw or a shoulder holster seem to be the best for long drives, not so good for day to day.

OZ

 

[usedkid]

How about a OWB cross draw...works while sitting in car and does not interfere with driver side seat belt.

 

[310Pilot]

For driving, a cross draw holster works quite well (I have deployed a weapon successfully in a carjacking type situation from a cross draw holster a number of years ago with good results). A shoulder holster also works quite well. BTW, should a need arise to use a public restroom, a shoulder holster keeps the weapon on your person, eliminating the need to find a place to stash it somewhere while otherwise occupied.

 

[lrrifleman]

I like the idea of a cross draw holster, but I just can't visualize a CCW cross draw holster. I would need to remove it before exiting the truck. Suggestions for a CCW cross draw holster?

 

[BSA1]

I have edc a Beretta 92FS in a Sparks Executive Companion IWB holster carried on strong side forward of the hip bone. That way I am not sitting with the gun trapped between my back and the seat. I believe I can draw it as fast as a crossdraw holster as it will be covered by seatbelt also.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Model 37, or even 36, in an ankle holster is very easy to access when seated. Of course, you should still carry your real gun.

 

[lrrifleman]

Model 37, or even 36, in an ankle holster is very easy to access when seated. Of course, you should still carry your real gun.

A very viable suggestion. Unfortunately, due to leg and foot injuries, in concert with limited mobility weight gain and the complication of braces, ankle holsters aren't practical considerations.

 

[Lowa]

A clip on cross draw. When you get in the car, clip it on and move the gun carefully to the other holster. Before you get out, move it back and unclip the holster.

You could be THAT guy and use a fanny pack holster. If it's good enough for Hulk Hogan, it's good enough for the rest of us? I wouldn't pick a fight with that guy. Maybe it's him, maybe it's the fanny pack.

Belly band! Ash Williams wears a girdle while he kills demons because he's fat. You can do it because you're packing heat!

I don't ever recommend a shoulder holster. Just uncomfortable. I also have a larger back and chest due to working out, so maybe it works on normal size people?

 

[murphydog]

This may be out in left field, but a P365 would fit well in a holster in the lower (mid-upper leg) pocket of cargo pants. Just switch from the belt position and place in the pocket when seated.

 

[sigp220.45]

I carry a simple in the waistband holster, right front.

If I’m going to be driving a while, I’ll take it off and stash it in the cupholder

When I get out, I put it back in my waistband.

No need to complicate things.

 

[URIT]

I had similar concerns until I found the right combination for me.

My EDC is a S&W Model 3953 carried in a Don Hume H715-M WCS IWB thin leather holster with great weapon retention. I normally appendix carry just in front of my right hip bone. When driving long distances or bad part of town, I shift the holster to just in front of my left hip for a cross draw.

I wear a 1.5 inch gun belt and the 1.75 inch holster clip allows enough play so it is comfortable in most waistline positions (9 o'clock to 4 o'clock) while giving me a solid combat grip on the draw.

 

[snubbyfan]

I'd say a cross draw. Out where we live, everywhere is a road trip. Been thinking of making one for myself.

 

[Rpg]

In the late 1970’s, I participated in bowling pin shoots using a Gold Cup in a cross draw holster. I was quick enough to place well.

When I took up IPSC, I switched to strong side OWB from Sparks at about 4:00 because the cross draw created issues in some course layouts of covering spectators on presentation.

If I’m driving long distances, I use the cross draw. I have no difficulty concealing it with a government model 1911. It’s as easy to conceal when out of the car as a shoulder holster.

I briefly tried shoulder holsters, but found them to be pretty universally miserable devices. They are over bulky, very uncomfortable after an hour or two and are much slower than a cross draw or strong side IWB or OWB of good quality.

 

[jimmyj]

I like the idea of a cross draw holster, but I just can't visualize a CCW cross draw holster. I would need to remove it Holsterbefore exiting the truck. Suggestions for a CCW cross draw holster?

Paddle Holster with 15 degee cant

 

[growr]

For your described useage, it seems like a good quality shoulder would be a great choice. It is for me.

Randy

 

[mikerjf]

I’ve used a crossdraw on long car trips, works pretty well. Another thing I’ve done is just use my normal pocket holster… I pull it out and stick it under my left leg towards the front edge of the seat, gun pointing about 4:00, butt towards me. Fast access and reasonably comfortable.

Both of these with a J frame.

 

[Buford57]

For long trips I move my 642 from the strong side slash pocket of my cargo pants to the cargo pocket.

 

[ladder13]

I pocket carry now mostly. When traveling I put the gun on, not in, the center console. Easy access while driving, and I put it back in my pocket when pumping gas, which I never do at night, with the opposite hand.

 

[dmar]

A shoulder holster rig would work great, and be comfortable. I really like my Galco Miami Classic. With a P365 you wouldn’t even know it’s on you…. I use mine with. g19, or g17, and it’s very comfortable, and concealable.