OWB strong side in a Kramer Horsehide Belt Scabbard 99.9% of the time. How big a gun depends on the weather and mode of dress.
Where Do You Carry?
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Most frequently, pocket-carry of my LCP, a KelTec, or an Undercover. Less frequently, IWB of my P365XL, my 469, Kahr 9, Bulldog, Cobra, or Model 60.
Always a Sig P365. I'm not into the "carry rotation" nonsense. Usually OWB at 3:30. If the weather's nice and I'm in a t-shirt, it's IWB at 3:30.
For me it's all about simplicity and minimal variability. Same gun, in the same place. The butt of the gun is right where my hand expects to find it. Draw is the same with either of my OWB or IWB holsters. I don't want to contemplate: what gun? and where izzit? in a crisis. Same with the P365. No safety to forget to swipe off. Stroke the trigger and it goes bang.
For me it's all about simplicity and minimal variability. Same gun, in the same place. The butt of the gun is right where my hand expects to find it. Draw is the same with either of my OWB or IWB holsters. I don't want to contemplate: what gun? and where izzit? in a crisis. Same with the P365. No safety to forget to swipe off. Stroke the trigger and it goes bang.
OutAtTheEdge
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OWB 4 o'clock 90% of the time, IWB same place about 5%, belly band about 5%.
Appendix IWB carry either a 3953 or 4053.
I'm surprised by the number for pocket carry. I've never considered pocket carry because I can't stand having things in my pockets. The first thing I do when I get home is empty my pockets.
I'm surprised by the number for pocket carry. I've never considered pocket carry because I can't stand having things in my pockets. The first thing I do when I get home is empty my pockets.
Like every other style, the right combination would work. I also prefer empty pockets but with most of my pants, the pocket is big enough that a J frame in an Uncle Mikes isn't even noticeable.
It depends on the situation.
95% pf the time I carry IWB, sometimes in a tuckable holster, sometimes under a cover garment from tee shirt, to vest to jacket.
In the woods when hunting, hiking etc, I am far more likely to carry using a shoulder holster as it won’t interfere with a hip belt on a pack. I will also sometimes use a shoulder holster with a vest (especially in the winter months) or a suit coat.
When I am flying in a nomex flight suit, I use an ankle holster. It’s a close fitting one piece suit with no real option for IWB carry. An ankle holster still leaves the hand gun accessible and it doesn’t interfere with seat belts and shoulder harness or a parachute harness.
95% pf the time I carry IWB, sometimes in a tuckable holster, sometimes under a cover garment from tee shirt, to vest to jacket.
In the woods when hunting, hiking etc, I am far more likely to carry using a shoulder holster as it won’t interfere with a hip belt on a pack. I will also sometimes use a shoulder holster with a vest (especially in the winter months) or a suit coat.
When I am flying in a nomex flight suit, I use an ankle holster. It’s a close fitting one piece suit with no real option for IWB carry. An ankle holster still leaves the hand gun accessible and it doesn’t interfere with seat belts and shoulder harness or a parachute harness.
31FordA
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I generally carry OWB at 4 o’clock. After so many years it’s habit. My .32 KelTec gets carried in my front pocket, either as a BUG or as my only gun on quiet days.
IWB 95% of the time unless I have an outer garment that covers OWB easily and I feel the need. With the right holster, IWB is comfortable and easy.
80% J-frame in pocket
5% J-frame IWB
5% 9mm - IWB
10% 9mm - in pocket when I wear the right pants
5% J-frame IWB
5% 9mm - IWB
10% 9mm - in pocket when I wear the right pants
John Patrick
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I checked OWB, which is restricted to cool weather, and IWB, which is for warm weather.
I carry AIWB in a tuckable holster in warm weather or when I’ll be taking off my sweatshirt or jacket indoors.
I didn’t check should holster or pocket since it’s a blue moon when I carry that way.
I carry AIWB in a tuckable holster in warm weather or when I’ll be taking off my sweatshirt or jacket indoors.
I didn’t check should holster or pocket since it’s a blue moon when I carry that way.
Ivan the Butcher
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There is something wrong with that survey. 123 gun produced 207 entries at this point! Along with 165%.
Well Armed
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Multiple choices options. The poll is functioning as it should. Most of us carry multiple methods.
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RobertJ.
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Like I've stated before, when I put my pants on there's a holster on my belt, and when I leave the house there's a gun in it. OWB, 4:00, 100% of the time.
Sometimes, though, when I have a heavy jacket on, I'll also have my Model 36 in my jacket pocket.
Sometimes, though, when I have a heavy jacket on, I'll also have my Model 36 in my jacket pocket.
oldrookey617
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J- Frame IWB, 1 o'clock or 11 o'clock, with a soft cloth type holster that sets low under my belt, seems more secure, I move around a lot, most j-frame holsters sets to high, I use a automatic holster that sets lower, Speed strip in my left front pocket, but that's just me..
