Pistol Wear Trump Card Subcompact holster/belt

[Erich]

Welcome to the forum, and thank you for the kind words.

Some folks who are right handed use left-handed holsters for behind-the-body carry - I never understood that, as it requires the person to rotate her wrist when drawing. Nevertheless, it's sometimes done and advised for small of the back carry (but usually by people who aren't all that knowledgeable). When I started carrying in the '80s, it was behind the body, inside the waistband or on the belt. I always used a strong-side holster (I'm a lefty, so a left-handed holster) and it's always worked for me. It's also faster than the method that you mention - please note that you'll find no competitor who wears behind the hip carrying in a weak side holster.

Now, as to where you should carry: I don't know that anyone can say anything other than you will need to try it out and find what works for you. Every corpus is different, and your build will determine what suits your running style. The lightweight BG380 ought to be fine in this sort of Pistol Wear Trump Card holster/belt in either position. I've carried both appendix (in front of the hip) and behind the hip while running - both worked fine, but I've grown much more accustomed to appendix carry over the years, so that's where I default these days.

You might talk to the woman who owns Pistol Wear to see if she has any advice about the use of this holster by woman runners - I'm sure she'd be happy to help.

Again, welcome to the forum, and have a great rest of the week.

 

[Steely Dan]

Hi there, thanks for this excellent review. I've been trying to find a good holster for my bodyguard .380 and this seems to be a good fit for my small frame and lifestyle. Can anyone advise whether, as a female runner, I should carry on the front of my stomach, side, or against my back? I'd like to be able to carry behind if that's a safe option. And if that's the case, would I need to order a left-handed model to draw from behind? I am right-handed for other activities. Any feedback on ease and safety would be much appreciated!

For me personally, it's appendix carry.

Here are my reasons:
1.) I can conceal it very easy with shirt tucked in or out (I can "see" that all is ok and concealed properly)
2.) For me, the most natural draw position
3.) Think about this, let's say someone came up behind you and bear hugged you. Most likely, your arms would be pinned. What would be easier to do, get a pistol in the appendix position or try to reach around your back.?

The item Erich reviewed at the belly to me would be best. My opinion.

The only time I carry at 5 o' clock is when I carry my full size .40

 

[SamanthaFLA]

Thanks!

Thanks for the great advice. I went ahead and ordered the trump card because of all the rave reviews. I'll start appendix and see how it goes. I don't know a ton of petite runners who carry, so it's just a matter of trying different styles to see what feels and works best.

Thanks again.

 

[Erich]

Our pleasure - use it in good health.

 

[Stephanie B]

Thanks for the great advice. I went ahead and ordered the trump card because of all the rave reviews. I'll start appendix and see how it goes. I don't know a ton of petite runners who carry, so it's just a matter of trying different styles to see what feels and works best.

Samantha, after you've used it for a bit, would you mind posting your comments? The Trump Card looks interesting, but I've already got over a shoebox of holsters.