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Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options There are some really good defensive carry holster designs, as well as some very bad ones on the market today. Whether you are in the market for a new holster or just discovered another perfect carry option, let us know about it here.

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Old January 19th, 2008, 12:42 AM   #1
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Thumbs down Smartcarry-ALMOST GOT MADE

SO I'm having more issues with the smartcarry,I dunno how y'all do it.

Usually its too tight,or rides down, but this one takes the cake.

Sitting in an office type chair,wearing jeans/tshirt,got up and went to make sure my shirt wasn't pulled up or anything esp after I saw a couple "" looks,...my shirt tail was stuck on the top of the velcro of the holster! Clearly exposing some kind of weird something I was wearing under my shirt, quick pulled it down. Noone said anything or looked at me funny any more,..I had my plan ready ! I figured if someone asked,I'd just say I was diabetic

So the smartcarry is pretty much retired unless I can firgure this thing out
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Old January 19th, 2008, 01:28 AM   #2
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That's the exact problem I had at first...they recommend you wrap the Smartcarry straps around your tucked in shirt, but forget to tell you that the strap will show unless you're wearing a jacket! It rides higher that your pant line. My rear strap rides up so high that it gets uncomfortable.
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Old January 19th, 2008, 02:36 AM   #3
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i guess i got lucky with mine,had it for about 6-7 months. no troubles (yet)
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Old January 19th, 2008, 08:58 AM   #4
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I wonder if wearing an undershirt helps keep it from riding up? I don't like the way the band feels if it's in direct contact with my skin so I wear a cami or light t-shirt under it and I've never had a problem with it riding up.
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Old January 19th, 2008, 09:53 AM   #5
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Ok this is how I wear my Smart Carry

The front part of my shirt is under the SmartCarry and the Tail of my Shirt is over the SmartCarry strap.

I will post pictures later today.
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Old January 19th, 2008, 11:12 AM   #6
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Here are the pics of how I wear my smart carry



Front of shirt tucked under SmartCarry



Shirt tail hanging over SmartCarry





My Normal daily wear

Hope this helps
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Old January 19th, 2008, 11:41 AM   #7
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That's the exact problem I had at first...they recommend you wrap the Smartcarry straps around your tucked in shirt, but forget to tell you that the strap will show unless you're wearing a jacket! It rides higher that your pant line. My rear strap rides up so high that it gets uncomfortable.
Actually, that's not how "they" recommend you wear it at all. Here's a picture of Charlie showing how *he* recommends it be worn:



All of Charlie's recommendations are pictured here.

I have issues with my SmartCarry also, but I still think it's a great idea and good for some specialized applications. I don't use mine every day, but it's not necessarily "retired" yet either. If it doesn't work for some people, no problem, don't use it, but if you're going to give it a try, at least try it the way the inventor recommends before tossing it aside.

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Old January 19th, 2008, 12:10 PM   #8
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Thanks for the replies. I always,always wear a "wife beater" or one of those ribbed sleeveless under shirts,but if I haven't really been able to effectively tuck it around the smartcarry,I'll try again. I like it overall,I think I need to experiment some more with it. As of right now,my uncle mikes "inside the pants" 10$ nylon holster is more comfortable, offers faster draw,..
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akk, through away that nylon. if you are going to get owned for real thats how.(that wasnt actually getting owned btw, nobody had any idea what it was)
if smartcarry doesnt work, fine. but get a good leather or kydex holster!
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The smartcarry redeemed itself somewhat today,..was wearing ALOT larger pants than usual (work pants,...stupid cintas,...ugh..cant ever get sizes right.) and jacket/shirt/tie combo...nobody could come close to telling.

The other issue I ran into was(same day I almost got made),I leaned down to tie my boot and heard a wrecthing "keghgkeghh" of velcro
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