Full sized M&P 9 for carry

[asnpdirtezw]

On the small of back thing, there are two things id say that really shy me away from this and its not the distance when you draw really, 1)if i am knocked down and land on it at a weird angle it can easily injure you possibly even causing a spine fracture. 2)the ability to control my weapon when i am carrying appendix is much better for me, although i dont much worry about someone coming up behind me and grabbing my gun i do think appendix carry rules that out, positive control is pretty important to me. plus my back tends to be pretty straight so anything protruding is pretty noticeable on me if its behind my shoulder level, with appendix my chest tends to push the shirt out a bit to help cover the gun more naturally.

 

[pfpurdyii]

some training if you haven't already

I've had plenty of training.

 

[Sgt 45]

You can never have enough training, I prefer AIWB and the 9c, but I do carry the FS 9 w/light at times and it works well.

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[gunny4053]

You may consider one of the hybrid holsters from Alien Gear holsters. Great quality, exceptional warranty, and about half the price of their well known competitors.
Here's a pic, not a Smith but my Beretta M9. If I can hide the M9, the M&P is a piece of cake.





Good Luck and good shooting.

 

[Vinney47]

Why has nobody mentioned a small of the back holster? Are they not good for concealed carry?

small of back carry conceals just fine if you are just standing or walking. It's just hard to get to, prints if you bend at the waist, is uncomfortable when sitting/driving. Appendix carry (2 0'clock position) is a good method of carry, so long as you have a flat stomach. Any kind of gut will push the grip out, and make things uncomfortable. Holsters specific to appendix carry ride a little higher so that you can sit down and not have the barrel dig into your thigh.

 

[worm5932]

I'm in Illinois, just started carrying thursday. I carry a shield 40, in an iwb from McCabe's custom leather. I also have a crossbreed iwb hybrid, leather backed kydex. I prefer the one from McCabe's, it only has one clip and is tuckable. I wear it at the 4 o'clock position and I am happy with it so far. The crossbreed has 2 clips and is very wide, it seems to stick to my underwear and causes them to ride up. I highly reccomend the one from McCabe's however it took like 7 months to get, but is very nice.
I know the op was asking about a full size and in my opinion that's just too big to carry everyday. But yet I haven't even been doing this a week.

 

[Rastoff]

I know the op was asking about a full size and in my opinion that's just too big to carry everyday. But yet I haven't even been doing this a week.

Congrats on the new CCW, but a full sized gun isn't too big to carry. It just takes some consideration.

It's common for someone new to carrying to think that the barrel is going to be difficult to hide. What I've learned is that the grip is more difficult. So, if you get a holster that pulls the grip in tight, you can conceal most any handgun.

I have no trouble concealing a full size M&P 45 so, a full size 9mm is not an issue with the right holster and clothing.

 

[gunny4053]

I'm in Illinois, just started carrying Thursday. I know the op was asking about a full size and in my opinion that's just too big to carry everyday. But yet I haven't even been doing this a week.

worm5932

Completely off topic, but congratulations and welcome to your Second Amendment rights. Go forth and enjoy a long withheld freedom.

 

[PastureOfMuppets]

It's common for someone new to carrying to think that the barrel is going to be difficult to hide. What I've learned is that the grip is more difficult. So, if you get a holster that pulls the grip in tight, you can conceal most any handgun.

Exactly that.


I don't think the importance of the belt has been pressed upon enough yet.

A proper gun belt... it's as important as the holster.

Also, it can take a little pain in buying clothes to dress around the gun if you have to. OWB chances are high you will have to but it's not the end of the world. Carrying is a lifestyle choice.

Best concealed carry advice I can give... get training. The mandated course isn't really training. If you find a good instructor you will enjoy it and want more and to keep getting better at shooting and learning to avoid some of the new CCW pitfalls...

 

[ginzo]

THIS...........

I don't think the importance of the belt has been pressed upon enough yet. A proper gun belt... it's as important as the holster.

 

[bob98366]

+1 on a 1 1/2" belt designed for holsters. They are stiffer and carry much better.

I can successfully carry IWB at 4 o'clock a M&P 40 Pro 5" (same size as a full size 1911) in a King Tuk, although usually it's a smaller Kahr CW40. If you carry IWB, recommend the holster having a leather flap protecting you from the grip. Much more comfortable and feels like having a back brace on.

 

[Ranger17]

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Also, it can take a little pain in buying clothes to dress around the gun if you have to. OWB chances are high you will have to but it's not the end of the world. Carrying is a lifestyle choice.

Best concealed carry advice I can give... get training. The mandated course isn't really training. If you find a good instructor you will enjoy it and want more and to keep getting better at shooting and learning to avoid some of the new CCW pitfalls...

The clothing needs may be tied to the region one lives in as well. Down here where more often then not it's shorts and thin shirt weather, i'd only assume a smaller (compact) gun would be easier to keep hidden while up in northern climates with shorter summers one may wear heavier tops to help hide near anything. That's why i'm getting a 9c for if/when i do carry, as it's pretty rare i'm wearing even sweatshirts let alone jackets.
Side note i fully agree as a newbie to the last point; i'll be taking the permit class for some add'l knowledge and travel convenience but plan to take some actual training classes to make sure i'm completely comfortable in what i'd be doing before i ever put a holster on.

 

[ginzo]

Down here in sunny FL. Tee and shorts mostly and no issue with FS as long as proper belt and holster are utilized. Never been called out yet. Yes a compact is easier, but not always a necessity. I rotate a FS and a C both in .40. Also I am only 5' 6" so shorter than average but still not an issue.

The clothing needs may be tied to the region one lives in as well. Down here where more often then not it's shorts and thin shirt weather, i'd only assume a smaller (compact) gun would be easier to keep hidden.