What do you carry? - Page 38

MrPeabody · February 15th, 2006, 10:33 PM

Summer wear I have my Beretta Tom Cat .32 in pocket holster. and if I am wearing polo shirts, my Kimber 1911 4.25" in 9MM in a IWB. In winter I will sometimes carry my FN Five-seveN in paddle holster and 20rnd spare mag. Carry 2 knives, 1 - concealed OTF, 1 reg spyderco for main use.

devo6684 · February 17th, 2006, 11:31 PM

I currently carry a Kimber Pro CDP II compact-4.25". I am presently using a yaqui style slide. I am looking at new IWB options.

With Ohio's, restrictive carry options, most restaurants, or anyplace with a liquor license being off limits. I am looking for something that is easy to remove without having to undress.

Any ideas? I am looking for something versatile, for warm and cold weather.

Here is a pic-

P95Carry · February 17th, 2006, 11:36 PM

Hi devo and welcome to CC

( I see you have been joined some while but hey - first post

)

To be honest when you mention ''undress'' - I'd really not think it worth having to actually shed a holster many times - simpler surely to just ensure gun is safe and secure.

In so many cases the best carry rigs do not really lend themselves to fast removal - even paddles get caught up and need belt undoing.

devo6684 · February 18th, 2006, 12:51 AM

Chris,

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am new to CCW and I am just looking for a setup that does not require having to undo my belt to put it on or take it off. I am looking at something more along the lines of IWB. A rig that will work with a T shirt, or something along those lines. Most holsters are pricey, and unfortunately, most dealers in my area only carry one or two different makers, so their selection is limited. I am leary of ordering off the web, for the simple fact, if I am not happy, will they allow a return? There is nothing like trying to fight with your holster in your car seat, either trying to remove it, or trying to put it on. I would do it outside the car, but I do not want to bring attention to myself.

With warmer weather approaching, I was hoping that someone on this forum might be able to point me in the direction of a good comfortable, warm weather IWB setup that can be easily removed and easy to put back on.

Again I carry a compact 1911.

Thanks in advance for any input!
D-

P95Carry · February 18th, 2006, 12:56 AM

Well - loads of guys here do use IWB so - I'll let them chip in on that.

I'll come back tho to the need to take off. Is that for comfort reasons? Or reasons of ''discretion'' in case rig gets seen. I only bring it up again because I can see many situations where still have the rig in place might not matter.

Another point with IWB - general rule of thumb seems to be - buy your pants 2" or so plus on size. So - take off the rig and no gun - you will have to cinch up tighter and that may not be so good or comfortable

Anyways - see what the ''IWB brigade'' can bring to the thread. In fact - may even be better to start a thread just for this - as this one is long already. There are of course other threads on IWB's but - maybe try and get your specific questions addressed.

paknheat · February 18th, 2006, 09:50 AM

I use a IWB primarily for my carry. I carry a Glock29 chambered in 10mm. As far as the "undress" issue. I try to make it a habit to not frequent any establishment that does'nt allow CCW. If i must go into such a place, I just remove my pistol from my holster, leaving it place on my person, and wrap the pistol in a small rag and lock it in the glove box of my truck.I try not to do this to many times . It is a quick fix to let me conduct my business and leave. I just slide the pistol back in the holster when I am back in the truck. I am looking at getting a small safe to put in my ride to make it more secure when i must un-arm myself.Just my 2 cents worth .Just experiment a little and find out what works best for you.

Ti Carry · February 18th, 2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devo6684

Chris,

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am new to CCW and I am just looking for a setup that does not require having to undo my belt to put it on or take it off. I am looking at something more along the lines of IWB. A rig that will work with a T shirt, or something along those lines. Most holsters are pricey, and unfortunately, most dealers in my area only carry one or two different makers, so their selection is limited. I am leary of ordering off the web, for the simple fact, if I am not happy, will they allow a return? There is nothing like trying to fight with your holster in your car seat, either trying to remove it, or trying to put it on. I would do it outside the car, but I do not want to bring attention to myself.

With warmer weather approaching, I was hoping that someone on this forum might be able to point me in the direction of a good comfortable, warm weather IWB setup that can be easily removed and easy to put back on.

Again I carry a compact 1911.

Thanks in advance for any input!
D-

Devo, Feel free to start a new thread with your carry needs question in say the holster section. We have several masterful holster makers on the forum that will nodoubt fit your needs. They are second to none in the business.

By the way nice Kimber and tell me about the slide you are using? Yaqui slide on your Kimber sounds interesting, do you have a pick of that slide on your gun?

Ti.

Eagleman · February 20th, 2006, 11:29 PM

F350 I have a M19 now looking to buy a 380 KT.
Do you live near Saint Charles?
jxproko@webtv.net

CubbyLeader · February 21st, 2006, 12:12 AM

I carry a Glock 19 now. I plan to trade it in for a Glock 36 .45 ACP. I also plan to buy a Springfield Champion.

Cubby Leader
NRA Certified Instructor
NRA Life Member
FFL Holder

mik · February 21st, 2006, 12:34 AM

Combat Commander - most of the time in a Milt Sparks Versa-Max II IWB holster. I've experimented with a Deep Concealment holster from Action Direct and it hidesand holds the Commander just fine. I sat across the table from people who'd have died if they'd known I was carrying and they never once looked at me funny. Getting to it might be a bit slower than from the VM-II though not by much. Just started carrying, but so far, both have been comfortable with no problems.

February 17th, 2006, 11:31 PM	#372
devo6684 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 97	1st posting I currently carry a Kimber Pro CDP II compact-4.25". I am presently using a yaqui style slide. I am looking at new IWB options. With Ohio's, restrictive carry options, most restaurants, or anyplace with a liquor license being off limits. I am looking for something that is easy to remove without having to undress. Any ideas? I am looking for something versatile, for warm and cold weather. Here is a pic-

February 17th, 2006, 11:36 PM	#373
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,400	Hi devo and welcome to CC ( I see you have been joined some while but hey - first post ) To be honest when you mention ''undress'' - I'd really not think it worth having to actually shed a holster many times - simpler surely to just ensure gun is safe and secure. In so many cases the best carry rigs do not really lend themselves to fast removal - even paddles get caught up and need belt undoing. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

February 18th, 2006, 12:56 AM	#375
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,400	Well - loads of guys here do use IWB so - I'll let them chip in on that. I'll come back tho to the need to take off. Is that for comfort reasons? Or reasons of ''discretion'' in case rig gets seen. I only bring it up again because I can see many situations where still have the rig in place might not matter. Another point with IWB - general rule of thumb seems to be - buy your pants 2" or so plus on size. So - take off the rig and no gun - you will have to cinch up tighter and that may not be so good or comfortable Anyways - see what the ''IWB brigade'' can bring to the thread. In fact - may even be better to start a thread just for this - as this one is long already. There are of course other threads on IWB's but - maybe try and get your specific questions addressed. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

February 21st, 2006, 12:12 AM	#379
CubbyLeader New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2	I carry a Glock 19 I carry a Glock 19 now. I plan to trade it in for a Glock 36 .45 ACP. I also plan to buy a Springfield Champion. Cubby Leader NRA Certified Instructor NRA Life Member FFL Holder

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February 15th, 2006, 10:33 PM	#371
MrPeabody New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panama City - Florida Posts: 13	Summer wear I have my Beretta Tom Cat .32 in pocket holster. and if I am wearing polo shirts, my Kimber 1911 4.25" in 9MM in a IWB. In winter I will sometimes carry my FN Five-seveN in paddle holster and 20rnd spare mag. Carry 2 knives, 1 - concealed OTF, 1 reg spyderco for main use.

February 18th, 2006, 12:51 AM	#374
devo6684 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 97	Chris, Thanks for the warm welcome. I am new to CCW and I am just looking for a setup that does not require having to undo my belt to put it on or take it off. I am looking at something more along the lines of IWB. A rig that will work with a T shirt, or something along those lines. Most holsters are pricey, and unfortunately, most dealers in my area only carry one or two different makers, so their selection is limited. I am leary of ordering off the web, for the simple fact, if I am not happy, will they allow a return? There is nothing like trying to fight with your holster in your car seat, either trying to remove it, or trying to put it on. I would do it outside the car, but I do not want to bring attention to myself. With warmer weather approaching, I was hoping that someone on this forum might be able to point me in the direction of a good comfortable, warm weather IWB setup that can be easily removed and easy to put back on. Again I carry a compact 1911. Thanks in advance for any input! D-

February 18th, 2006, 09:50 AM	#376
paknheat Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 248	I use a IWB primarily for my carry. I carry a Glock29 chambered in 10mm. As far as the "undress" issue. I try to make it a habit to not frequent any establishment that does'nt allow CCW. If i must go into such a place, I just remove my pistol from my holster, leaving it place on my person, and wrap the pistol in a small rag and lock it in the glove box of my truck.I try not to do this to many times . It is a quick fix to let me conduct my business and leave. I just slide the pistol back in the holster when I am back in the truck. I am looking at getting a small safe to put in my ride to make it more secure when i must un-arm myself.Just my 2 cents worth .Just experiment a little and find out what works best for you.

February 20th, 2006, 11:29 PM	#378
Eagleman New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Saint Charles,MO Posts: 2	F350 I have a M19 now looking to buy a 380 KT. Do you live near Saint Charles? jxproko@webtv.net

February 21st, 2006, 12:34 AM	#380
mik Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CO Posts: 54	Combat Commander - most of the time in a Milt Sparks Versa-Max II IWB holster. I've experimented with a Deep Concealment holster from Action Direct and it hidesand holds the Commander just fine. I sat across the table from people who'd have died if they'd known I was carrying and they never once looked at me funny. Getting to it might be a bit slower than from the VM-II though not by much. Just started carrying, but so far, both have been comfortable with no problems.