Texas weather would seem to present some unique challenges to concealed carry and I'm wondering what some of you have found to be the best practice to combine concealed carry defense with comfort in Texas's great outdoors during our two seasons---Summer and August.
For me, I'm thinking Ankle holster, at least for my nicer "work" clothes (khakis and short sleeve shirt or long sleeve shirt w/ tie), since not tucking my shirt in is a fashion faux pas. Otherwise Jeans & untucked T-shirt or untucked Polo shirt and an IWB holster, I suppose. Anyone have any experience with BDU-style pants and their big pockets? Good place to carry or is that a tactical "no-No"?
Also in the Texas heat, do you sometimes compromise and carry a smaller piece (like a Taurus PT22) than you would otherwise for ease of concealment but also relief from the heat? These are things I've been thinking about; I was mainly getting my CHL to be able to carry a revolver in my car without breaking the law; but since my CHL class I'm seriously considering actually carrying most of the time.
Be grateful to hear what your experiences are--or your plans, at any rate, if you're still waiting on your CHL like I am.