How do you carry?

[Waywatcher]

I'm curious, how do you typically carry?

Multiple choice poll; pick all that apply:
Pocket, no holster
Pocket with holster
Belt, no holster
Belt, IWB
Belt, OWB
Shoulder
Other (Smart Carry, Sneaky Pete, etc.)

In your reply, please indicate which method is most common for you.

 

[MrJT]

Let's see.... IWB, pocket with holster, shoulder.

I'd say IWB and pocket have traditionally been my most common, IWB the most common. Shoulder is rare and in jacket weather.

 

[Protected One]

Concealed

 

[MIST]

AIWB with holster for the Shield 9. AIWB with holster, pocket with holster or ankle holster for the PM9.

 

[Waywatcher]

Some folks do it 'open' and I'm fine with that. More than open vs concealed, I am curious to find out how forum members carry.

This is an 'anonymous' poll--at least as anonymous as anything can be--other people can't see what poll choice you selected.

I should add my preference: OWB is what works best for me, and pocket carry with a holster only if the OWB doesn't work (for whatever reason.)

 

[johnnyflake]

I carry a Sig P38 in .380 - cocked & locked & holstered, in my right front pocket, all the time.

 

[snubbyfan]

I usually carry on my belt in one of my own home made pancake holsters.

Occasionally it rides in my pocket with a holster.

 

[getoff]

no matter mode, in a holster. you'd have to be a little crazy not to...

 

[Jonzim]

In a D.M. Bullard belt slide condition 1.

 

[Pierre330]

Belt IWB using mainly Incog holster.

 

[Rick_A]

Where's ankle?

...and what's "smart" carry,

 

[petepeterson]

Typically IWB, strong side 3 o'clock.

At home, in a pocket holster, in my jammies.

 

[Jim1392]

IWB Remora strong side at 4 o'clock.

 

[Waywatcher]

Where's ankle?

...and what's "smart" carry,

Whoops, forgot ankle.
Guess that will fall into the 'other' category. At this time, even including ankle in 'other,' there are not many votes for 'other.'

Google "Smart Carry." I've never used it but I have heard of them.

 

[SMSgt]

Both IWB & OWB.

 

[SWIll]

Right front pocket with a holster, or aiwb with a holster.

 

[Jaysq]

I carry my Shield in a leather OWB holster from Wright Leather Works. If I am wearing jeans, I carry it on one of their solid bull hide belts. It is 1/4" x 1 1/2" one piece. If I am wearing shorts, I carry it on a Wilderness Instructor Belt with 5 rows of switching. I have another OWB Wright holster on order for my 640-1.

On rare occasions when OWB doesn't work, I pocket carry a .380 in an Uncle Mikes pocket holster.

[/url]S&W Shield 003cf3 by Jerry Jaynes, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[RobzGuns]

How do I carry? Who told you I carry?
Nobody knows I carry (or how... IF I did).
I LOST all my firearms when my boat capsized.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Primary IWB in Kramer holster, BUG in Galco pocket holster.

Shoulder holster for primary on occasion, mostly when wearing a suit. (Read: When doing "official" stuff at church.)

OWB on even rarer occasions, like when its actually cold here. (Two weeks in February. )

And ankle almost never, but I have many moons ago.

 

[MyDads38]

OWB or shoulder holster. I've never liked IWB carry and I only carry FS (4"-5" bbl.) guns so ankle holster is out of the question-LOL

I prefer leather, usually pancake/open top. I do have a Fobus for the SD9VE and also a Blackhawk CQC Serpa for the SD9VE and my 1911 45acp.

 

[DR505]

Duty weapon on hip OWB, backup on ankle. When field carrying an N-Frame, belt OWB.

 

[MJB]

Pocket holster 99% of the time.

 

[NCW Ray]

IWB - By carrying IWB I gain an additional +-3" of shirt coverage which helps maintain concealment greatly.

Even with "tall" size shirts if I'm not careful when carrying OWB it is very easy to have my shirt pull up enough to reveal the holster/pistol barrel.

 

[PastureOfMuppets]

OWB is for the range for me. Too warm here for even a light jacket... I'm too young to wear a photographers vest.

 

[OIF2]

Here's my usual rig for the last 30 years or so. I now carry 2 speed strips since the ISIS thing started.
Bob

 

[just jim]

Depends on the weather...

 

[Trons]

Carry OWB at home and IWB when going out. I prefer OWB because it's far more comfortable, but harder to conceal. It kind of defeats the Shield's thin frame.

 

[Gator Monroe]

Block 19 (Gen 3) IWB/Small Of Back with thick wide belt @ 5:25 in (HHH) Hidden Hybrid Holster .

 

[Old cop]

442 L/F pocket in a Galco soft leather pocket holster or just like OIF2, same L/H IWB holster and all.

 

[AZretired]

Here's my usual rig for the last 30 years or so. I now carry 2 speed strips since the ISIS thing started.
Bob

After all the grips I've tried over the years, I keep coming back to Compacs!