moonshot

I have a few questions regarding some deep cover carry methods for my P3at and PM9. I have performed a search and I have read all answers. I still have a few unanswered questions.

I own a Smartcarry and I do like it, but I find it is not the most comfortable with my G26, and the grip does print a little. Not much, but some.

I have thought of the Comp-Tac Centerline neck holster, but I rejected it. I allows the barrel to drift and point in unsafe directions (like when I am carrying one of my children), and if I lay down, it flops around. Not acceptable.

I am still considering some type of undershirt holster, but I am confused. The Kramer Confidant looks nice (soft material, ambi-holster, v-neck and sleeveless), but I hear it doesn't wear well and allows sweat and moisture to coat the firearm. Also, I hear it loosens up and sags easily.

I have seen photos of the A Better Holster concept, but it looks like it would be too tight, it's not v-neck and sleeveless, and it looks like the grip would print more easily.

I have heard rave reviews of something called the UC Comfort, but it's web address will not work. Don't know if they are still in business.

IWB is not an option, even tuckable shows at work. I actually tried using an ace bandage to hold my P3at under my armpit. It was surprisingly comfortable and faster to access than my FIST tuckable.

Any comments on the above, or suggestions for something else would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Moonshot

kpw

I've tried the Kramer shirt, not for me but some like them. I haven't tried any of the others. The ace bandage thing your talking about works like a belly band. That's what I use when I need deep concealment. Most commercial makers make a version of it. I use it for a S&W 442. Your P3AT would disappear in one easily.

retsupt99

Deep Concealment = Bad Idea

Concealed is OK, but if you have to pull up a 'string' to get the gun, you're going to be in big trouble when big trouble comes calling...

Stick with IWB's

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Invisible

I agree.

I think the more hoops you have to jump through to get access to your weapon, the worse off you are. You're losing your advantage.

fed_wif_a_sig

retsupt99.....your wrong. Deep Concealment is NOT a bad idea. I use it daily and have for a number of years and well over half my 20+ year career.

Deep concealment has a place and it is very easy. I love IWB holsters BUT they are not always practical. I guess you've never had to work in a business casual environment where having your shirt untucked is not acceptable.

Moonshot I started a thread the other day that list the new websites for UC Comfort. If you do a search on previous post you find where I have talked about the different types of t-shirt holsters and the positives and negatives of each of the different makers shirts.

I say again, deep concealment has its place, most typically in a business environment where untucked is not acceptable. That said, if I can wear my shirt untucked I do and use a IWB holster, but I will challenge most any on this site to a shoot and I'm willing to put money that I'd beat most in timed events while using my UC Comfort and my shirts designed for deep concealment.

Ok back to my cage.

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Each tactical scenario has its own demands and has an appropriate response. If you have limitations you must mitigate for them. Up one notch on alertness and practice, practice, practice just like you will have to fight.

And no, Steve, I will NOT go head to head with you on a timed event. I get laughed at enough as it is!

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MNBurl

Pocket carry is an ideal choice for your P3AT. Smart carry would work for both. Tuckable IWB would be next best in Appendix carry

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TN_Mike

I have really only tried the Smartcarry and own one for the Taurus PT-111. I use it on occasion and I find it to be adequate for the purpose.

All in all, any deep concealment holster is going to be hard or slow to draw from so i still stick to strong side, OWB holster when ever I can.

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kpw

It's not preferred but there are times when it's the only way. Most people I know that carry are not allowed by company policy. It's deep concealment or the unemployment line. There are other times as well.