Need concealed carry advice.

Wasabi · December 24th, 2007, 06:31 PM

I recently picked up a Kahr PM9 and will be carrying it with a pocket holster. I've ordered a K&D 2-in-1 pocket holster and it looks like I'll be using the back pocket option mostly. Sometimes the pocket carry option may not be the most comfortable/convenient though.

What other carry options do I have when I'm just in jeans/shorts and t-shirt/polo type shirts? I usually need to tuck my shirts in so I'm wondering how I can get an IWB holster to work? What other options are out there? Having it IWB looks to be the most comfortable and easiest to get to but again, can I conceal properly with tucked in shirts? Even if I go untucked (or tucked with a shirt/jacket over) how do I avoid exposing the Kahr when doing various activities (riding motorcycle, playing with kids, golf, etc.)?

Thanks for any input.

snowdoctor · December 24th, 2007, 06:35 PM

Well I think you could find thousands of threads about this on a search, but I will give my choice for a convenient way to carry no matter what gun or clothes you have, and no matter what activity you are doing....but a smart carry...
www.smartcarry.com
probably on the mega holster sticky thread..
well worth the money, and comes with a money back guarantee...

Wasabi · December 24th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Thanks Doc,

I'll checkout the big thread. The smartcarry looks nice but it doesn't look like I'll be too comfortable when sitting with it on, especially on my bike. Probably a dumb question but is it a pain to relieve yourself with the holster hanging in the way all the time?

Maybe I just need to buy some really big clothes.

Thanks again.

Buz · December 24th, 2007, 06:57 PM

Have you considered ankle carry?

Shizzlemah · December 24th, 2007, 07:19 PM

Galco makes a UDC or USA for the Kahr. It will allow inside waistband carry while keeping a shirt tucked in. My Kahr disappears with one..

Wasabi · December 24th, 2007, 08:01 PM

Thanks for the input everyone,

I checked the Galco site and couldn't find a UDC/USA(?) holster for the PM9. Ankle carry won't work with shorts and when I'm in jeans I usually have my riding boots on so that won't work either.

Maybe I need something like this:
http://www.kahrshop.com/cgi-bin/item...asp?itmid=1687

All I'd need to do is lift my shirt to get to it, plus I could carry an extra mag. I guess the downside is that it will probably be digging into my gut and may be a little irritating on sweaty days. It may print too much through lighter shirts also.

Rustynuts · December 24th, 2007, 08:15 PM

Check out Andrews Leather for a front pocket carry, also does rear pocket "wallets". Here's my Kahr MK40 in a front pocket.

Ram Rod · December 24th, 2007, 08:50 PM

I'd give you advice, but that would entail looking at options that span the imagination. Besides---I'm still learning myself. Take some of the advice from others here, and build upon that. Experiment at home, in front of the mirror, with different attire, with different hardware (this would be your pistol[s]), different software (this would be the holsters), etc............... Once you have something you feel comfortable with--take it to the streets! Good luck in all your endeavors.

archer51 · December 24th, 2007, 08:57 PM

I carry in a Galco USA IWB tuckable holster

Sergeant Mac · December 24th, 2007, 09:09 PM

Upon request, these folks:

http://http://www.grandfatheroak.com/Stockdesigns.html

will make a "tuckable" version of their Hidden Companion for you.

That's what I bought from them, and it's what I use most often with my PM40. I usually just use it as an IWB, with a cover garment, but I have tucked shirts over it, and it works just fine. If you snap a medium-sized keyring into the belt loop, no one will even give it a second thought.

December 24th, 2007, 06:31 PM	#1
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	Need concealed carry advice. I recently picked up a Kahr PM9 and will be carrying it with a pocket holster. I've ordered a K&D 2-in-1 pocket holster and it looks like I'll be using the back pocket option mostly. Sometimes the pocket carry option may not be the most comfortable/convenient though. What other carry options do I have when I'm just in jeans/shorts and t-shirt/polo type shirts? I usually need to tuck my shirts in so I'm wondering how I can get an IWB holster to work? What other options are out there? Having it IWB looks to be the most comfortable and easiest to get to but again, can I conceal properly with tucked in shirts? Even if I go untucked (or tucked with a shirt/jacket over) how do I avoid exposing the Kahr when doing various activities (riding motorcycle, playing with kids, golf, etc.)? Thanks for any input.

December 24th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#2
snowdoctor Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,208	Well I think you could find thousands of threads about this on a search, but I will give my choice for a convenient way to carry no matter what gun or clothes you have, and no matter what activity you are doing....but a smart carry... www.smartcarry.com probably on the mega holster sticky thread.. well worth the money, and comes with a money back guarantee... __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

December 24th, 2007, 08:50 PM	#8
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,816	I'd give you advice, but that would entail looking at options that span the imagination. Besides---I'm still learning myself. Take some of the advice from others here, and build upon that. Experiment at home, in front of the mirror, with different attire, with different hardware (this would be your pistol[s]), different software (this would be the holsters), etc............... Once you have something you feel comfortable with--take it to the streets! Good luck in all your endeavors. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

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December 24th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#3
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	Thanks Doc, I'll checkout the big thread. The smartcarry looks nice but it doesn't look like I'll be too comfortable when sitting with it on, especially on my bike. Probably a dumb question but is it a pain to relieve yourself with the holster hanging in the way all the time? Maybe I just need to buy some really big clothes. Thanks again.

December 24th, 2007, 06:57 PM	#4
Buz Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the know Posts: 49	Have you considered ankle carry?

December 24th, 2007, 07:19 PM	#5
Shizzlemah Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 724	Galco makes a UDC or USA for the Kahr. It will allow inside waistband carry while keeping a shirt tucked in. My Kahr disappears with one..

December 24th, 2007, 08:01 PM	#6
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	Thanks for the input everyone, I checked the Galco site and couldn't find a UDC/USA(?) holster for the PM9. Ankle carry won't work with shorts and when I'm in jeans I usually have my riding boots on so that won't work either. Maybe I need something like this: http://www.kahrshop.com/cgi-bin/item...asp?itmid=1687 All I'd need to do is lift my shirt to get to it, plus I could carry an extra mag. I guess the downside is that it will probably be digging into my gut and may be a little irritating on sweaty days. It may print too much through lighter shirts also.

December 24th, 2007, 08:15 PM	#7
Rustynuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 636	Check out Andrews Leather for a front pocket carry, also does rear pocket "wallets". Here's my Kahr MK40 in a front pocket.

December 24th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#9
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 6,311	I carry in a Galco USA IWB tuckable holster

December 24th, 2007, 09:09 PM	#10
Sergeant Mac Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 766	Upon request, these folks: http://http://www.grandfatheroak.com/Stockdesigns.html will make a "tuckable" version of their Hidden Companion for you. That's what I bought from them, and it's what I use most often with my PM40. I usually just use it as an IWB, with a cover garment, but I have tucked shirts over it, and it works just fine. If you snap a medium-sized keyring into the belt loop, no one will even give it a second thought.