Holster against the skin?

C9H13NO3 · February 15th, 2009, 03:26 PM

So how many of you carry with your holster against bare skin? I've always worn an undershirt most of the time, even when just wearing a t shirt, but once I started carrying, I've ALWAYS worn an undershirt. Never even crossed my mind to carry without one. In the heat, I usually throw on an underarmor shirt underneath, but there's always something there.

jfl · February 15th, 2009, 03:54 PM

South Florida, even 1 shirt is too much.
If it is hot, like today (86) I am going to a BBQ, my M-Tac is against my skin, got used to it. A T-shirt over, that's it.
And undershirts are so ugly ... my wife would kill me

pcon · February 15th, 2009, 04:09 PM

i'm too fat to not wear one LOL. the leather just rubs against the skin wrong and it's not comfortable

bonehead · February 15th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Undershirt is a must with kydex. Haven't gone undershirtless yet with my leather holster. I'm kinda sweaty, so I'm afraid it'll ruin the hide:)

JAT40 · February 15th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Leather + My skin = One smelly holster!

matiki · February 15th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Varies with attire.

community · February 15th, 2009, 04:43 PM

I have a IWB and an OWB Don Hume Leathergood holsters. the IWB does hold the weapon closer.

C9H13NO3 · February 15th, 2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by community

I have a IWB and an OWB Don Hume Leathergood holsters. the IWB does hold the weapon closer.

I meant against bare skin...as opposed to having a shirt between the holster and your body

Sportsterguy · February 15th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C9H13NO3

So how many of you carry with your holster against the skin? I've always worn an undershirt most of the time, even when just wearing a t shirt, but once I started carrying, I've ALWAYS worn an undershirt. Never even crossed my mind to carry without one. In the heat, I usually throw on an underarmor shirt underneath, but there's always something there.

+1 on the UnderArmor shirt for summer time wear. Great wicking properties. Also available for winter wear. When I'm not at work depending on temp it's a HD or UA tee followed by another tee or sweatshirt and Levis. Did it for years in Florida also. Usually was a UA or tee and a buttondown unbuttoned in a light color so I wasn't a solar panel. Never made and stayed as comfortable as possible in that miserable Fl. summer wx.

PM · February 15th, 2009, 04:52 PM

T-shirt or "wife beater" then holster then cover shirt. AS has been said the other don't work. It is more the gun butt on the "love handles" though!

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Always carry with the holster against skin.	24	19.20%
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February 15th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#1
C9H13NO3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,188	Holster against the skin? So how many of you carry with your holster against bare skin? I've always worn an undershirt most of the time, even when just wearing a t shirt, but once I started carrying, I've ALWAYS worn an undershirt. Never even crossed my mind to carry without one. In the heat, I usually throw on an underarmor shirt underneath, but there's always something there. __________________ -Ryan All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Last edited by C9H13NO3; February 15th, 2009 at 04:46 PM..

February 15th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#2
jfl Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 1,349	South Florida, even 1 shirt is too much. If it is hot, like today (86) I am going to a BBQ, my M-Tac is against my skin, got used to it. A T-shirt over, that's it. And undershirts are so ugly ... my wife would kill me __________________ The first rule of a gunfight: "Don't be there !" jfl (NRA Life Member/Instructor - GOA - IDPA - GSSF - ex-IHMSA)

February 15th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#3
pcon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: lakewood, colorado Posts: 1,004	i'm too fat to not wear one LOL. the leather just rubs against the skin wrong and it's not comfortable __________________ *Μολὼν λαβέ* memento mori

February 15th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#4
bonehead Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Copper State Posts: 474	Undershirt is a must with kydex. Haven't gone undershirtless yet with my leather holster. I'm kinda sweaty, so I'm afraid it'll ruin the hide:) __________________ HK45c V1

February 15th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#5
JAT40 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ma Posts: 2,214	Leather + My skin = One smelly holster! __________________ While people are saying "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, ... and they will not escape. 1Th 5:3

February 15th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#6
matiki VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.W. Posts: 2,883	Varies with attire. __________________ "Wise people learn when they can; fools learn when they must." - The Duke of Wellington

February 15th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#7
community Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: white lake Posts: 896	I have a IWB and an OWB Don Hume Leathergood holsters. the IWB does hold the weapon closer. __________________ *Save a Greyhound. Adopt one.*

February 15th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#10
PM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 293	T-shirt or "wife beater" then holster then cover shirt. AS has been said the other don't work. It is more the gun butt on the "love handles" though!

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