Summertime carry options

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At this stage of my life it seems I am wearing Athletic (Nike) shorts and shirts most of the day. I carry a j frame in a bag pouch (uncle mike 88891) :

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Is there any other way's you all carry when your dressed like this?
Also, do you carry when you work out at a gym?
 
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I carry my .45 S&W pistol, and lots of other things in my Bianchi nylon fanny pack with secret holster. Unfortunately they no longer make these, so I take very good care of it. It is made of ballistic nylon, has a strong wide strap, and two zippered waterproof compartments. I use it year around.
 
I carry my LCP in my front pocket with an Uncle Mikes clip holster and my shirt covers it very well. Jeans or shorts and it doesn't make me feel that I need suspenders! ;)
 
IMHO, find something comfortable that is more ... appropriate. I know, I know, I'm projecting, but I came to this realization a few years ago (I am a former gym junkie) when I kept trying to find workout clothes with pockets. Ultimately (since that was harder and harder to find), I realized that, unless I'm competing, who cares what I wear to the gym, or anywhere else, as long as I am comfortable. So, a good pair of cargo shorts with "elastic" waistband and a polo are my daily attire and just as comfortable as a pair of Nike "wonder fabric" short and shirt. YMMV

With that in mind, other options to carry as you inquired would be the compression shirts/shorts from 5.11 or Undertech, and/or a SmartCarry.
 
I live in Florida and wear shorts and T-shirt or a polo shirt nearly every day.
I find that pocket carrying a small auto suits this attire best. My Kahr P380 in a DeSantis pocket holster in the front pocket of my cargo shorts practically disappears and is very comfortable.
 
I carry my Shield every morning IWB in athletic shorts walking the dogs using an N82 Tactical Professional holster. Tie up the draw string in the shorts good and snug, clip gun/holster inside the waistband, and go walk. Never had anyone at the walking track notice best I can tell and it's very comfortable. Stays in place well also. I find the pockets in athletic shorts to be way too floppy for pocket carry.

Outside of walking the dogs, cargo shorts are my go to the rest of the time.
 
I carry my Bodyguard 380 in my jeans in the right front pocket without a holster. I hit the po cket with a lint brush before insertion. I clean the weapon every week even if not fired. Wranglers conceal better that the Lee's.
 
The only time I carry my LCP anymore is when I'm running. I have the clip that mounts on the side of the gun. Tucked Into my elastic shorts IWB. Stays put. Subject to a lot of sweat here in AZ so requires some maintenance keep up
 
If wearing gym shorts or something similar that has an elastic waistband, I carry a Bodyguard 380 in an Uncle Mike's #4 pocket holster. It's lightweight and I hardly know it's there. If wearing something requiring a belt, I have my .40 Shield in a DeSantis scabbard under a button up shirt.
 
My Galco Stow and go clip si perfect and secure on board shorts or gym shorts and the 442 comes right out.
 
Carry a real gun in a real holster with real shorts. Concealed means "obscured from view" so concealed carry means your sidearm is obscured from view. It does not mean your gun is completely undetectable. It does not mean there are no lumps under your shirt. It does not mean that nobody will 'think' you're carrying.

Once you get beyond your fear of being 'found out' you will find that carrying concealed is pretty easy, the season notwithstanding.
 
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BAM-BAM said:
Cook is saying the PPK/s holster won't work on a PPK ...... but your's does?

Also available for the S&W 3913................. ordered one $25 + shipping $5.
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Not sure why the PPK doesn't appear on their list of models, but I guess I ordered the one for the PPK/s and it works fine, as you can see from the photo.

Edited to add: since we're talking about summertime carry and since my 3913 is my only other stainless pistol (and resistant to sweat, hopefully), after thinking about how pleased I have been with this arrangement, I took your cue and ordered a holster of this type for that pistol, also.

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Jdavis said:
I live in Florida and wear shorts and T-shirt or a polo shirt nearly every day.
I find that pocket carrying a small auto suits this attire best. My Kahr P380 in a DeSantis pocket holster in the front pocket of my cargo shorts practically disappears and is very comfortable.
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I live in the Tucson area and shorts and T-shirt is practically formal wear here eight months out of the year. Look into Remora's full sweat shield IWB holster. I use one daily with a Shield. My only complaint is it gets wet in the area touching the skin. Doesn't penetrate to the pistol. And, it seems a bit more bulky than their holsters (or Sticky's) without the full sweat shield. Works well with a T-shirt.
I like Sticky's material better__seems smoother and thinner but Sticky doesn't offer one with a full sweat shield.
The regular ones with out the full sweat shield cause sweat to gather on the grip area. Don't like that.
G'luck
Poli Viejo
 
Sneaky Pete

gwpercle said:
Sneaky Pete makes a holster that looks like an I-phone case that you wear on your belt....pretty neat.
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I have one for my Shield (with 7 Round mag) and actually haven't worn it in public. There's on way it'd pass for a cell phone holder, too big. Heard one poster mention, when asked he told the person "It's my purse"!
Maybe if I wear it a few times I'd get accustomed to it.
Right now I'll stick with my Remora full sweat shield holster. These do work well with a T-shirt but__not as comfortable as the Remora or Sticky (My favorite of the two brands) without any sweat shields.
Stay safe.
Poli Viejo
 
Cargo shorts and front pocket carry of a 642. Just can't bring myself to use a pouch or fanny pack. When wearing long pants it generally cargo pants or dockers so I still have a loose front pocket
 
In the summer I wear a belly band (AlphaHolster Belly Gun Holster) with holster(s) and two mag pouches. Wear a loose shirt over it and you have no problems. I wear mine on the left side like an appendix carry with the top of the bellyband about 1/2" above my pants top. I carry a M&P 45 Shield or a Ruger SR40C with no problems. I really love the belly band and it's much better and comfortable for me than all the IWB holsters I have tried. It was really my last resort for summer carry and I'm glad I tried it. The worst IWB holster I tried to wear, and like, was the Alien Gear 3.0 Tuck - sorry to say, it's a very nice holster, but I just could not stand it, too wide for my boney hips. If you haven't tried a belly band holster, spend $14 - $20 at Amazon, and if you don't like it you can return it - free return shipping. But, I think you may like it, I certainly did.
 
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