Where do you like to carry your weapon?

Bauer · November 7, 2008, 02:53 PM

I carry my XD .40 Subcompact usually in my front. I have a Galco IWB holster. For me, it feels like the best place to keep it without it being noticed through clothing. I would rather carry it somewhere near my back, I think. Will I be able to fix this problem with a better holster and belt? Also, I am looking to invest in a shoulder holster being that I will be wearing coats quite a bit now because of the snow coming. What is recommended in this department?

Wiskey_33 · November 7, 2008, 03:08 PM

I wear mine at 3:30 position. I don't like "appendix" carry, because when you sit down, you've got the muzzle of the pistol right in your crotch.

sousana · November 7, 2008, 03:16 PM

Most of the time I use a Galco Miami Classic, but on occasion I use a Galco IWB for both my 1911 and FN-Five Seven

Sparks2112 · November 7, 2008, 03:37 PM

Glock 21SF in an MTAC at about 2:55 or so, just barely in front of the hip. Makes for a very timely draw.

tenholewheels · November 7, 2008, 04:01 PM

naw i carry my combat commander in a wilson combat lo-profile sharkskin .

David Armstrong · November 7, 2008, 05:24 PM

Most commonly 642 in front pocket or Glock in IWB at the right hip.

Japle · November 7, 2008, 08:04 PM

Glock 19 in a Blade-Tec paddle on the right side.
P3AT in a pocket holster in the front left pocket.
Glock 17+2 mag (19 rounds) and a light in a paddle on the left side.

Lots of looking around.

tony pasley · November 7, 2008, 08:16 PM

Depends on what I am doing,out and about usually 4 oclock summer IWB,rest of the year OWB. Riding or drivng or sitting most of the day crossdraw, and out in the woods 3 oclock OWB.

Keltyke · November 7, 2008, 09:29 PM

OWB, either a belt slide, paddle, or yaqui. 9:00 to 8:00 position (I'm a lefty).

dabigguns357 · November 7, 2008, 10:04 PM

Yea what keltyke said i'm a lefty too.

Hemicuda · November 8, 2008, 06:27 AM

I prefer to carry mine where ever I go...

I have also found it VERY difficult to carry it to places I do not go...

Creature · November 8, 2008, 07:26 AM

I carry my S&W Chief's Special...

IWB "Appendix carry" at the 1 o'clock like this:

Zero problems with sitting or printing.

Don P · November 8, 2008, 09:51 AM

In a shopping cart so I can take all of them with me when I'm out and about

Ruthless4christ · November 8, 2008, 10:11 AM

If I'm just running arrends around town I honestly like to carry freestyle without a holster. That way I can carry in front and when I'm sitting down I can switch and put it behind me. Course I'm gonna have to change this soon as I will be moving back to the states soon and won't beagle to wave my gun around whenever I want

Wagonman · November 8, 2008, 11:27 AM

I carry my XD45 as my primary piggybacked over my 220DAK. j-frame on ankle. Off duty/undercover the DAK is either in a SH or a fanny pack

Sebring Pop · November 8, 2008, 03:38 PM

I carry about 95% of the time. Winter I carry a Smith J Frame (model 37) in an ankle holster and in the summer a Colt Pony in a pocket holster

Webleymkv · November 8, 2008, 09:11 PM

Most of my handguns are carried in some type of open top OWB holster just behind my right hip (most commonly a Kramer or El Paso). The exception to this is my Colt Cobra which is carried in a Galco pocket holster in either my right front pant pocket or inside jacket pocket.

Stevie-Ray · November 8, 2008, 10:27 PM

I generally carry my Ultra CDP in a Don Hume JIT slide at 3:00 + or - an hour, depending on dress. Ultra comfortable for me and very inexpensive. P32 in Uncle Mike's size 1 in right back pocket, always.

TCman · November 8, 2008, 10:54 PM

Sig 229 .40 in a Galco thumb break 3:00 o'clock. Summer or Winter.

pax · November 9, 2008, 11:50 AM

Glock 26 (subcompact 9mm) in a tuckable IWB holster, appendix carry.

Because I have a short torso and a typical female hourglass shape, appendix carry is the only way I personally can carry concealed on the belt. Every other position for concealed holsters just does not work and is not comfortable. (Women have curves -- guns do not. It's a losing combination.) By moving the holster to the front, the gun rides comfortably without digging into my ribs or hip. As a bonus, I can easily draw with either hand and it's much easier to defend from a grab. And with the tuckable holster, it's easily concealed under ordinary women's clothing.

On the range (when I must demonstrate for classes), I use a dropped and offset holster from Blade Tech, which is very comfortable and works well because it kicks the butt of the gun out away from my body despite the hip curve. But that holster won't be concealed with anything less than an oversized parka that reaches to my knees!

pax

Dave R · November 9, 2008, 09:21 PM

Front pocket holster or 4:00 IWB.

Dwight55 · November 10, 2008, 08:05 PM

Full size 1911 most of the time, . . . prefer my shoulder holster, . . . often wear either an OWB or IWB (both open top, of course).

I am going to make myself a paddle holster, . . . used to have one, . . . traded it off, . . . it is really great to just grab it, stuff it, and go.

All three hip holsters ride at about 3:30, . . . just behind the hip point so it cannot be seen by anyone standing directly in front of me.

May God bless,
Dwight

Hook686 · November 12, 2008, 09:08 PM

I like carrying my weapon to the river, the forrest lands, the mountains, coast, lakes, shopping mall, ....

armoredman · November 12, 2008, 10:14 PM

armedandsafe · November 13, 2008, 01:09 AM

IWB at 7:30 - 8:00. I make my own holsters, so I don't have a recommendation for comercial ones. If you see me with my pants on, I am armed. If you see with my pants off, you had better be smilin'.

Pops

November 7, 2008, 02:53 PM	#1
Bauer Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 195	Where do you like to carry your weapon? I carry my XD .40 Subcompact usually in my front. I have a Galco IWB holster. For me, it feels like the best place to keep it without it being noticed through clothing. I would rather carry it somewhere near my back, I think. Will I be able to fix this problem with a better holster and belt? Also, I am looking to invest in a shoulder holster being that I will be wearing coats quite a bit now because of the snow coming. What is recommended in this department?

November 7, 2008, 03:08 PM	#2
Wiskey_33 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2007 Location: The South Posts: 1,084	I wear mine at 3:30 position. I don't like "appendix" carry, because when you sit down, you've got the muzzle of the pistol right in your crotch. __________________ "I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders"-Uncle Ted

November 7, 2008, 03:16 PM	#3
sousana Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 193	Most of the time I use a Galco Miami Classic, but on occasion I use a Galco IWB for both my 1911 and FN-Five Seven __________________ NRA Life Member: 45 years 1911 Shooter/Owner: 40 Years ‎לפעמים אדם עונה גורלו על הכביש הוא לקח כדי למנוע אותו. (Sometimes a man can meet his destiny on the road he chooses to avoid it)

November 7, 2008, 03:37 PM	#4
Sparks2112 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 479	Glock 21SF in an MTAC at about 2:55 or so, just barely in front of the hip. Makes for a very timely draw. __________________ -- Sparks AKA J.M. Johnston

November 7, 2008, 04:01 PM	#5
tenholewheels Member Join Date: September 5, 2006 Posts: 45	in its holster naw i carry my combat commander in a wilson combat lo-profile sharkskin .

November 7, 2008, 05:24 PM	#6
David Armstrong Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: SW Louisiana Posts: 2,289	Most commonly 642 in front pocket or Glock in IWB at the right hip.

November 7, 2008, 08:04 PM	#7
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	Glock 19 in a Blade-Tec paddle on the right side. P3AT in a pocket holster in the front left pocket. Glock 17+2 mag (19 rounds) and a light in a paddle on the left side. Lots of looking around.

November 7, 2008, 08:16 PM	#8
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	Depends on what I am doing,out and about usually 4 oclock summer IWB,rest of the year OWB. Riding or drivng or sitting most of the day crossdraw, and out in the woods 3 oclock OWB. __________________ Every day Congress is in session we lose a little bit more of our Liberty.

November 7, 2008, 09:29 PM	#9
Keltyke Junior member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 2,933	OWB, either a belt slide, paddle, or yaqui. 9:00 to 8:00 position (I'm a lefty).

November 7, 2008, 10:04 PM	#10
dabigguns357 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Location: Ona,West Virginia Posts: 1,215	Yea what keltyke said i'm a lefty too.

November 8, 2008, 06:27 AM	#11
Hemicuda Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,757	I prefer to carry mine where ever I go... I have also found it VERY difficult to carry it to places I do not go... __________________ Hemi. gun and car collector. Rare cars, and rarer guns.

November 8, 2008, 07:26 AM	#12
Creature Junior member Join Date: April 8, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,769	I carry my S&W Chief's Special... IWB "Appendix carry" at the 1 o'clock like this: Zero problems with sitting or printing.

November 8, 2008, 09:51 AM	#13
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	All of them In a shopping cart so I can take all of them with me when I'm out and about __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

November 8, 2008, 10:11 AM	#14
Ruthless4christ Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2007 Location: CNY Posts: 790	If I'm just running arrends around town I honestly like to carry freestyle without a holster. That way I can carry in front and when I'm sitting down I can switch and put it behind me. Course I'm gonna have to change this soon as I will be moving back to the states soon and won't beagle to wave my gun around whenever I want

November 8, 2008, 11:27 AM	#15
Wagonman Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,014	I carry my XD45 as my primary piggybacked over my 220DAK. j-frame on ankle. Off duty/undercover the DAK is either in a SH or a fanny pack

November 8, 2008, 03:38 PM	#16
Sebring Pop Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 59	I carry about 95% of the time. Winter I carry a Smith J Frame (model 37) in an ankle holster and in the summer a Colt Pony in a pocket holster __________________ Life is short, Drive a Hot Rod IN GOD WE TRUST............ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

November 8, 2008, 09:11 PM	#17
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	Most of my handguns are carried in some type of open top OWB holster just behind my right hip (most commonly a Kramer or El Paso). The exception to this is my Colt Cobra which is carried in a Galco pocket holster in either my right front pant pocket or inside jacket pocket.

November 8, 2008, 10:27 PM	#18
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	I generally carry my Ultra CDP in a Don Hume JIT slide at 3:00 + or - an hour, depending on dress. Ultra comfortable for me and very inexpensive. P32 in Uncle Mike's size 1 in right back pocket, always. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

November 8, 2008, 10:54 PM	#19
TCman Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 514	Sig 229 .40 in a Galco thumb break 3:00 o'clock. Summer or Winter. __________________ Il keep my freedom, my guns, and my money. You can keep the change.

November 9, 2008, 11:50 AM	#20
pax Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2000 Location: In a state of flux Posts: 7,520	Glock 26 (subcompact 9mm) in a tuckable IWB holster, appendix carry. Because I have a short torso and a typical female hourglass shape, appendix carry is the only way I personally can carry concealed on the belt. Every other position for concealed holsters just does not work and is not comfortable. (Women have curves -- guns do not. It's a losing combination.) By moving the holster to the front, the gun rides comfortably without digging into my ribs or hip. As a bonus, I can easily draw with either hand and it's much easier to defend from a grab. And with the tuckable holster, it's easily concealed under ordinary women's clothing. On the range (when I must demonstrate for classes), I use a dropped and offset holster from Blade Tech, which is very comfortable and works well because it kicks the butt of the gun out away from my body despite the hip curve. But that holster won't be concealed with anything less than an oversized parka that reaches to my knees! pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat

November 9, 2008, 09:21 PM	#21
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Front pocket holster or 4:00 IWB. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

November 10, 2008, 08:05 PM	#22
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	Full size 1911 most of the time, . . . prefer my shoulder holster, . . . often wear either an OWB or IWB (both open top, of course). I am going to make myself a paddle holster, . . . used to have one, . . . traded it off, . . . it is really great to just grab it, stuff it, and go. All three hip holsters ride at about 3:30, . . . just behind the hip point so it cannot be seen by anyone standing directly in front of me. May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!

November 12, 2008, 09:08 PM	#23
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	I like carrying my weapon to the river, the forrest lands, the mountains, coast, lakes, shopping mall, .... __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides.

November 12, 2008, 10:14 PM	#24
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299

November 13, 2008, 01:09 AM	#25
armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 1,001	IWB at 7:30 - 8:00. I make my own holsters, so I don't have a recommendation for comercial ones. If you see me with my pants on, I am armed. If you see with my pants off, you had better be smilin'. Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."