How do you carry in wintertime?

Lousghost · November 7th, 2007, 08:20 PM

I'm finding the best method for me to carry is in a front zip pocket on the outside of my coat. I'm finding that carrying in an iwb holster underneath layers of clothing and a heavy coat would seem almost impossible to get to quickly if I'm attacked. I carry my weapon from the house to the car in a Wilderness Safepacker, with the compartment unzipped. However, it's not convenient to carry it into restaurants, etc.

How do the rest of you carry in cold weather when you may be outside for awhile, yet not away from other people?

Thumper · November 7th, 2007, 09:10 PM

I like to switch from IWB to OWB during the winter months but my weapon is always in the same spot! When the deification hits the ventilation, I know what I practiced is what I'll do... so that's why I always carry in the same place. I just don't zip my jacket/coat.

Chase2b · November 7th, 2007, 09:21 PM

Although I carry IWB in summer, I really prefer OWB for comfort reasons. Now that the weather is cooler/colder, I wear jackets and sweatshirts which easily conceals anything.
I carry a Para .45 in a Desantis scabbard or sometimes in a Fobus.
IWB is a Milt Sparks VMII which (believe it or not) I sometimes carry OWB between the belt and pants.

miklcolt45 · November 7th, 2007, 09:26 PM

What's 'winter?'

Bud White · November 7th, 2007, 09:35 PM

usually switch from IWB to OWB or Shoulder holster

ckd · November 7th, 2007, 09:40 PM

Depends on what I'm doing, most often I still carry IWB and/or pocket, and add a Centennial to my outter coat pocket, which hangs out in the center console while driving. I carry a longer folding knife to compensate for the additional material I might need to cut.

retsupt99 · November 7th, 2007, 09:55 PM

First, I pick a holster that goes with my 'longer' shorts...
Wait a minute...that's what I always do anyway!
Not a problem in the GunShine State...I don't miss the MI snow...

Stay armed...stay safe!

wyo-man · November 7th, 2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miklcolt45

What's 'winter?'

Come stay with me for the next several months..........

I have seen 12 feet of snow in Yellowstone National Park.

wyo-man

Tubby45 · November 7th, 2007, 10:10 PM

Same as in summer. I don't change ammo types or calibers based on season.

friesepferd · November 7th, 2007, 10:48 PM

i stay with my iwb. especially since im going in and out of buildings a lot so taking off and putting on layers.
is a little slower with all the jackets, but not bad.
we get about 200 inches of snow a year. got quite a few inches right now. came a little late this year.
i donno what warm weather is

November 7th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#1
Lousghost Ex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NA Posts: 12	How do you carry in wintertime? I'm finding the best method for me to carry is in a front zip pocket on the outside of my coat. I'm finding that carrying in an iwb holster underneath layers of clothing and a heavy coat would seem almost impossible to get to quickly if I'm attacked. I carry my weapon from the house to the car in a Wilderness Safepacker, with the compartment unzipped. However, it's not convenient to carry it into restaurants, etc. How do the rest of you carry in cold weather when you may be outside for awhile, yet not away from other people?

November 7th, 2007, 09:10 PM	#2
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	I like to switch from IWB to OWB during the winter months but my weapon is always in the same spot! When the deification hits the ventilation, I know what I practiced is what I'll do... so that's why I always carry in the same place. I just don't zip my jacket/coat. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

November 7th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#4
miklcolt45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida's Space Coast Posts: 2,177	What's 'winter?' __________________ Mike In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them.

November 7th, 2007, 09:55 PM	#7
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,819	First, I pick a holster that goes with my 'longer' shorts... Wait a minute...that's what I always do anyway! Not a problem in the GunShine State...I don't miss the MI snow... Stay armed...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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November 7th, 2007, 09:21 PM	#3
Chase2b Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 60	Although I carry IWB in summer, I really prefer OWB for comfort reasons. Now that the weather is cooler/colder, I wear jackets and sweatshirts which easily conceals anything. I carry a Para .45 in a Desantis scabbard or sometimes in a Fobus. IWB is a Milt Sparks VMII which (believe it or not) I sometimes carry OWB between the belt and pants.

November 7th, 2007, 09:35 PM	#5
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	usually switch from IWB to OWB or Shoulder holster

November 7th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#6
ckd Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 200	Depends on what I'm doing, most often I still carry IWB and/or pocket, and add a Centennial to my outter coat pocket, which hangs out in the center console while driving. I carry a longer folding knife to compensate for the additional material I might need to cut.

November 7th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#9
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	Same as in summer. I don't change ammo types or calibers based on season.

November 7th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#10
friesepferd Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: what used to be the state of Franklin (look it up) Posts: 1,719	i stay with my iwb. especially since im going in and out of buildings a lot so taking off and putting on layers. is a little slower with all the jackets, but not bad. we get about 200 inches of snow a year. got quite a few inches right now. came a little late this year. i donno what warm weather is