In response to Chris – P95’s questions, I thought I would post it here rather than in the New Members section… Thanks, Chris.
Brian - well depends on how deep you call deep
Most know I do not like IWB - much as anything a comfort deal but maybe that will have to be your path. Of course body type too has a part to play in the decisions.
Some people like clips but ultimately good leather is way to go if possible.
So - how deep is ''deep"? And what about your build? Sounds like you may be limited with concealment clothing if I read right with the ''deep'' !
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-Chris
I spend M-F during business hours dressed in Business Casual to Business Formal. After work and on the weekends I’m in jeans/shorts and an un-tucked shirt. Weekends - no problem. I am a Tech Consultant and spend my work week at other company’s offices. This was one of the concerns that brought me to the decision to carry. I can show up at a new client the day after 400 people were laid off. That has only happened once, but you get the idea. I’m an independent contractor and the business of keeping myself employed has so much to do with my reputation. Even in a city the size of Houston your rep gets around. There’s a saying around here, “The oil patch ain’t THAT big.”
In my opinion I can’t accidentally or unknowingly disclose that I am carrying. So that is how deep I need to conceal. I’m 6’ and 220 with a beer gut (but, I’m werkin’ on it). My philosophy is what has worked for me in other areas of life, I just transposed it to this situation: One pistol, one carry/conceal option. With this approach I feel I will be the most effective to respond to an incident through, if nothing else, familiarity through practice.
I’m willing to try anything, with the exception of SOB, to achieve that goal and have already started the “lessons learned” box. Here’s what I have so far:
• The pistol clips and Mexican carry is not the solution.
• OWB will only work if I wear a jacket, keep it buttoned, and/or never take it off. And that would not be feasible considering my work situation.
• IWB with a shirt-tuckable holster could be an option for both work and weekend – and I want to try that, but…
• Pager Pal will probably be my next test.
Here’s another wrench: I drive a lot. I can’t imagine I could pull my pistol while seated in my truck with a Pager Pal or IWB unless it would be a cross draw. I have been removing my pistol and wedging it between the seat and console while driving. It is secure and easily accessible, but I have to unarm and rearm my person before I enter and exit the vehicle.
That’s my deal. I really don’t think this is new to anyone, but maybe others can learn from the responses of the enlightened members of this forum.