Holsterless carry inside the belt?

[sipowicz]

Well said Frizzman...

 

[RufusG]

I don't use that carry style for several reasons. First, I don't like to keep my belt that tight. I have some extra flesh around the middle and its uncomfortable. I like breathing too much. Second, the gun jammed into that flesh for hours get pretty uncomfortable. I tend to sweat something akin to sulfuric acid and can rust a stainless gun in a day's carry. Last, I don't like to have to worry about the gun falling down my pants leg and getting kicked across the parking lot. I saw that happen to another cop and he was mortified when a suspect picked his pistol up and gave it back to him...he was damned lucky too.

If you carry in a style that causes you to frequently pat the area to make sure the gun is still in place or frequently readjust it in your waist band, you will give the fact that you are armed away. ...

All legitimate points that may apply to some folks, and may not apply to others.

For me, the most uncomfortable way to carry a gun is any IWB holster, so much so that I just won't do it.

And the least make-able method IMHO is Mexican appendix carry. YMMV, and so it seems it does.

 

[tops]

People have been using Mexican carry safely and effectively with 1911s for nearly 100 years. Anybody who has ever worked undercover had to carry sans holster, no options unless you wanted to take the chance of getting made. A lot of people in these threads tell others what they should or should not do, but too often that is based on limited experience and perspective.

Right on! Also before concealed carry permits.

 

[NE450No2]

To RGS and others...

First RGS... You have a VERY valid point, when in a vehicle. Car jackings are a real problem.

Two soutions, a handgun that is in a secure spot in the vehicle tjhat you can get to quickly, or a "carjacking" holster worn just to the left of your belt buckle.

To the Others.

I Mexican carried for many, many years...

For regular concealed carry, on duty, off duty, or civilian concealed carry, get a Milt Sparks type Summer Special, or some other quality holster...

For LEO undercover work, you are correct, a holster is a give away...

As is certain types of handguns...

But if you are a UC I do not need to give you advise... At least on an open forum...

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Bid D, You don't understand the Israeli method. The pistol is cocked after its brought to face level
YouTube - Israeli Instinctive Shooting 1

Maybe he does and you don't. The Israeli method turns a one-hand weapon into a two-hand weapon. They have [feeble] excuses for their method (historical reasons, if you like), but they don't apply to us.

Did you ignore Sipowicz's first post?

 

[Aglifter]

The most comfortable way for me to carry my 329 NG is w. a clip draw -- I bought some nice holsters for it, and now prefer a shoulder holster, but the clip draw works fine -- I tried "Mexican" once, and I couldn't keep it in place very reliably. I can't see any safety concerns w. a DA revolver and a clip draw.

I do Mexican carry my P226 occasionally, but usually just for quick trips to the store, etc.

Where Mexican or clip draws really shine is in a car -- it's very easy to slide it over to a comfortable and accessible position.

 

[MaximumLawman]

I think Mexican style is a lot more secure than some of the open top/no thumb break holsters I've seen. I carried without a holster for many years before pretty much reverting most of the time to a J Frame in a pocket holster. I still carry Mexican style on occasion, usually with a Colt Officer's Model or larger auto. Most of the cops I know used to carry a J-Frame with either Barami hip grips or rubber bands on the grip. Many of the older guys still do. I don't know anyone personally who has shot themselves or anyone else carrying this way. Worst case scenario I'm personally aware of is a J-Frame sliding down a pants leg and skidding across the grocery store floor. Hence the rubber bands.