How do you usually carry?

peacefulgary · June 12, 2020, 02:56 AM

How do you usually carry?

And by "usually" I mean: most of the time that you actually carry.

peacefulgary · June 12, 2020, 03:00 AM

I usually carry outside the waist band in a holster on my belt at the 3 o'clock position.

Catchabullet · June 12, 2020, 05:14 AM

I appendix carry a Colt commander.

Jim567 · June 12, 2020, 06:52 AM

Inside the waist,I dislike it.
Unfortunately with the cloths I wear in Florida it’s the most concealable.

dannyb · June 12, 2020, 07:12 AM

Been pocket carrying for years.

Brit · June 12, 2020, 08:05 AM

OTW. Kydex holster, Glock 19 4th gen. Florida shirts conceal well. I carry all the time, at home, outside. Spare G17 magazine also.

littlebikerider · June 12, 2020, 08:16 AM

IWB at 4 o'clock. Tried pocket carry with my 9mm shield, it looks like a have a box stuck in my pocket. I'm concerned about consistent coverage with OWB, especially living in IL, a low-forgiveness state.
Last week when I was hiking I just went back to the handy fanny pack, worked well.

jar · June 12, 2020, 09:09 AM

Always something in a pocket even if there is some other method as well.

Cheapshooter · June 12, 2020, 01:16 PM

Pocket, always. IWB sometimes.
My LCP is in my pocket always. Even when I often carry a larger gun IWB.

Chipperman · June 12, 2020, 03:26 PM

Primary IWB at 8 oclock (lefty) and secondary in pocket weak side

TailGator · June 12, 2020, 05:08 PM

IWB at 3:30 or 4:00 most commonly. I have a pocket pistol and holster I use when IWB doesn't work.

CDW4ME · June 14, 2020, 01:24 PM

IWB either strong side or AIWB, typically strong side.

AgedWarrior · June 14, 2020, 03:16 PM

OWB at 10:00 cross draw. Sometimes at 4:00 in cooler seasons.

badge851 · June 14, 2020, 04:42 PM

IWB at 4 O'Clock. BUG ankle holster when in long pants; left front pocket in shorts.

Crankylove · June 14, 2020, 05:06 PM

NAA mini in the pocket, or an SP101 IWB, SOB.

raimius · June 15, 2020, 01:13 AM

4 o'clock IWB

Gary Gill · June 15, 2020, 06:55 AM

Glock 17 IWB about 4:30 to 5

stephen426 · June 15, 2020, 04:39 PM

IWB at 3 o'clock.

DMK · June 15, 2020, 09:03 PM

I've been carrying IWB about 4:30 or pocket carry a J-frame for most of the time I've had a CCL.

Pocket carry is not my preferred method due to slower draw (and it uses up a pocket) but has unfortunately been the only method that works for me in work clothes, so work days to and from work is J-frame in a pocket. Any other time, IWB with a semi-auto.

For nearly a year now I've been carrying AIWB and I like it a lot better than IWB for many reasons, but I will only carry a hammer fired gun this way so I can put my thumb on the hammer as I holster.

stephen426 · June 15, 2020, 09:10 PM

I pocket carried for a long time, but it is definitely slower to draw from. It is also hard to carry a decent sized gun with pocket carry.

DMK · June 15, 2020, 09:22 PM

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I pocket carried for a long time, but it is definitely slower to draw from. It is also hard to carry a decent sized gun with pocket carry.

Pocket carry is a compromise for sure. I've tried a lot of different things and the only gun that works for me to get a fast and consistent draw is a hammerless (shrouded hammer) J-frame. I can get a full firing grip on draw and the sloped or angled rear doesn't get caught on the pocket.

I've even tried the thumb on the rear of the slide or hammer trick and yes it helps get the gun out of the pocket, but I can't get a repeatable and consistent firing grip to manage recoil properly with 3 or 5 rapid shots right out of the pocket.

Sometimes pocket carry is a necessity for me, so I train for it, but I greatly prefer AIWB whenever the situation allows.

ms6852 · June 16, 2020, 03:18 AM

Depends what my flavor is that day. If I have a craving for .45 acp I carry my full size 1911 iwb, if I'm .357, the revolver goes owb.

raddadmike · August 10, 2020, 04:55 AM

IWB 4 o'clock. Kydex---no leather.

Kevin Rohrer · August 10, 2020, 05:26 PM

Depends on my mood. I almost always carried a 1911 or BHP OWB, but lately have been using a couple IWB holsters w/ them, especially my new ACW "Commander".

Carne Frio · August 10, 2020, 07:50 PM

I always carry a Glock model 43 in right front pocket, holster.
I also carry a Glock model 29 in a Galco classic shoulder holster,
about 90% of the time. Can't be too careful.

View Poll Results: How do you usually carry?
Outside the waistband	18	27.69%
Inside the waistband	29	44.62%
Belly band	0	0%
Shoulder holster	0	0%
Ankle holster	0	0%
Pocket carry	18	27.69%
Other method	0	0%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

June 12, 2020, 02:56 AM	#1
peacefulgary Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2011 Location: USA Posts: 714	How do you usually carry? How do you usually carry? And by "usually" I mean: most of the time that you actually carry.

June 12, 2020, 05:14 AM	#3
Catchabullet Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 317	I appendix carry a Colt commander. __________________ I may be a Scientist but....I never said I was smart.

June 12, 2020, 07:12 AM	#5
dannyb Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 336	Been pocket carrying for years. __________________ Moron Lave (send a Congressman through the car wash)

June 12, 2020, 09:09 AM	#8
jar Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2001 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 1,719	Always something in a pocket even if there is some other method as well. __________________ To be vintage it's gotta be older than me!

June 12, 2020, 03:00 AM	#2
peacefulgary Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2011 Location: USA Posts: 714	I usually carry outside the waist band in a holster on my belt at the 3 o'clock position.

June 12, 2020, 06:52 AM	#4
Jim567 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2014 Location: NE FL Posts: 661	Inside the waist,I dislike it. Unfortunately with the cloths I wear in Florida it’s the most concealable.

June 12, 2020, 08:05 AM	#6
Brit Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 1,934	OTW. Kydex holster, Glock 19 4th gen. Florida shirts conceal well. I carry all the time, at home, outside. Spare G17 magazine also.

June 12, 2020, 08:16 AM	#7
littlebikerider Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2018 Posts: 131	IWB at 4 o'clock. Tried pocket carry with my 9mm shield, it looks like a have a box stuck in my pocket. I'm concerned about consistent coverage with OWB, especially living in IL, a low-forgiveness state. Last week when I was hiking I just went back to the handy fanny pack, worked well.

June 12, 2020, 01:16 PM	#9
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Pocket, always. IWB sometimes. My LCP is in my pocket always. Even when I often carry a larger gun IWB.

June 12, 2020, 03:26 PM	#10
Chipperman Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Live Free or Die, Baby! Posts: 1,550	Primary IWB at 8 oclock (lefty) and secondary in pocket weak side

June 12, 2020, 05:08 PM	#11
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,809	IWB at 3:30 or 4:00 most commonly. I have a pocket pistol and holster I use when IWB doesn't work.

June 14, 2020, 01:24 PM	#12
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	IWB either strong side or AIWB, typically strong side. __________________ Strive to carry the handgun you would want anywhere, everywhere; forget that good area bullcrap. "Wouldn't want to / Nobody volunteer to" get shot by _____ is not indicative of quickly incapacitating.

June 14, 2020, 03:16 PM	#13
AgedWarrior Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2019 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 210	OWB at 10:00 cross draw. Sometimes at 4:00 in cooler seasons.

June 14, 2020, 04:42 PM	#14
badge851 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2005 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 326	IWB at 4 O'Clock. BUG ankle holster when in long pants; left front pocket in shorts. __________________ Only two defining forces have ever died for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & Marine. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

June 14, 2020, 05:06 PM	#15
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 4B ID Posts: 1,770	NAA mini in the pocket, or an SP101 IWB, SOB. __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

June 15, 2020, 01:13 AM	#16
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	4 o'clock IWB

June 15, 2020, 06:55 AM	#17
Gary Gill Member Join Date: October 22, 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 61	Glock 17 IWB about 4:30 to 5 __________________ Gary

June 15, 2020, 04:39 PM	#18
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,879	IWB at 3 o'clock. __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!

June 15, 2020, 09:03 PM	#19
DMK Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2001 Location: Over the hills and far, far away Posts: 3,211	I've been carrying IWB about 4:30 or pocket carry a J-frame for most of the time I've had a CCL. Pocket carry is not my preferred method due to slower draw (and it uses up a pocket) but has unfortunately been the only method that works for me in work clothes, so work days to and from work is J-frame in a pocket. Any other time, IWB with a semi-auto. For nearly a year now I've been carrying AIWB and I like it a lot better than IWB for many reasons, but I will only carry a hammer fired gun this way so I can put my thumb on the hammer as I holster. __________________ - Homeland Security begins at home: Support your Second Amendment - www.gunowners.org - www.saf.org - act.nraila.org - www.grnc.org

June 15, 2020, 09:10 PM	#20
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,879	I pocket carried for a long time, but it is definitely slower to draw from. It is also hard to carry a decent sized gun with pocket carry. __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!

June 16, 2020, 03:18 AM	#22
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	Depends what my flavor is that day. If I have a craving for .45 acp I carry my full size 1911 iwb, if I'm .357, the revolver goes owb.

August 10, 2020, 04:55 AM	#23
raddadmike Member Join Date: August 6, 2020 Posts: 21	IWB 4 o'clock. Kydex---no leather.

August 10, 2020, 05:26 PM	#24
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,050	Depends on my mood. I almost always carried a 1911 or BHP OWB, but lately have been using a couple IWB holsters w/ them, especially my new ACW "Commander". __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

August 10, 2020, 07:50 PM	#25
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 829	I always carry a Glock model 43 in right front pocket, holster. I also carry a Glock model 29 in a Galco classic shoulder holster, about 90% of the time. Can't be too careful. Last edited by Carne Frio; August 11, 2020 at 10:49 PM.