Is there a comfortable way to carry?

[bryang]

I finally broke down and bought a good belt. A Galco 1.50" Sport Belt and it made all the difference in the world.....like night and day!

I use it with a Milt Sparks Summer Special 2 holster and haven't had any trouble....of course, I haven't done any real world carrying, yet. I'm still "processing."

[Mark F]

Got my chl a short while back, still haven't carried anywhere except to the gun store. My intent was not to carry all the time anyway. But the inside waist is ok as long as I don't try and sit down. Best thing I've found so far is a outside waist at 4. Still if I sit at the edge of a sofa or in a single person upholstered chair it's uncomfortable. And the olny real shirt that works is an untucked Hawaiian style. I'm only trying to carry a PPK. Best way I've found so far...wearing some shorts with a cargo pocket on the side, and putting it in the cargo pocket, or just stick the gun in my jean front pocket.

Anyone else finding it hard to get comfortable?

Rob

I can't speak for everyone else, but I found that carrying a Keltec P3AT in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster has worked well for me. It's small and I have easy access if needed. 380's are not prefered knockdown by any standards, but at least it's close at hand and fairly comfortable.

[InfoTechCHL2007]

[/quote]I can't speak for everyone else, but I found that carrying a Keltec P3AT in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster has worked well for me. It's small and I have easy access if needed. 380's are not prefered knockdown by any standards, but at least it's close at hand and fairly comfortable.[/quote]

Good point. The best caliber weapon is the one you have with you...not the one locked in your safe/car.

[garcia946]

First of all I carry a Glock 27.
I`ve foung that it is very comfortable to conceal and carry. I use a Don Hume in the pants holster, but at times I cary it between my pants and belt ( attached to the belt of course).If I`m sitting alot I carry it just around the side of my hip ( right side). if I`m walking or standing alot i carry just to the front of my hip.I`ve found both are very comfortable and very well concealed.Most of the time I forget that I have it on, since it fits so well.

[Bart]

Anyone else finding it hard to get comfortable?

No. I tried many things around the house while waiting for my plastic and found out what works for me. I use IWB 75% of the time and pocket carry 20% of the time. For the last 5% (beach, etc.) I use off body carry or don't carry.

[mrvmax]

I just got my CrossBreed IWB and it is the most comfortable holster I have. I am used to the Kydex holster digging into my side, the CrossBreed's leather makes it comfy. I would try a Kydex/leather holster. You do not have to spend a fortune to get a good holster with the CrossBreed.

[ezypikns]

If I'm going somewhere that I have to dress up, I carry a Kahr PM9 in a DeSantis Nemesis holster in my pocket and a spare mag in my back pocket. It's pretty comfortable.....and comforting too.

[bigdadykain]

I carry a walther ppks in my galco horizonal shoulder strap. I can also put my berreta Tomcat on it when I want to go lighter.

[Beatnik]

I wonder why nobody has mentioned a fanny pack. That's what I use to carry a S&W snubnosed .357 mag. From http://www.chuckhawks.com/concealed_carry.htm comes
"My favorite way to carry guns of this size is a large fanny pack (that is, a fanny pack designed to carry a concealed gun). Most manufacturers offer two (or more) sizes, and the compact service pistols usually require the "large" size. The fanny pack has several good points as a method of carrying a gun. For one, it has its own wide belt that spreads the load of the pistol and makes it much more comfortable to carry all day. For another, it does not interfere with most normal activities, and is completely independent of the clothing you wear (no jacket required). It is suitable year round, and in any climate. Access is pretty good (you just jerk the corner out and down with your weak hand to reveal your pistol, held ready for a strong hand draw). It is attached to your body, and you will not forget it, or be separated from it at the wrong time. You will not inadvertently reveal your gun (flash) as you bend over, or twist to look behind you (common problems with conventional holsters). There are no odd straps running under your clothes (like with a shoulder holster) to give you away. Your gun will not "print through" your clothing, since your clothing is not concealing the gun. Both men and women can, and do, innocently carry fanny packs all the time, so yours will not be remarkable."

[SlowDave]

Fanny packs have become less common so that now, the presence of a fanny pack (at least in some areas) nearly screams "I'm packing". Still, if it's not printing, I'd rather people suspect me of carrying than go without, so I use it sometimes (e.g. walking the dog at night in shorts and t-shirt).

My workplace is another "only criminals are allowed to carry zone," so I don't carry everyday, though I do carry in my vehicle. I keep a chest band (as someone referred to it) handy. Problem I have is if I am going somewhere on the way home from work, I can't get into this chest band thing w/o a place to almost completely remove my (tucked in) shirt. Not the quickest draw, but very concealed. Still nervous about wearing to church and freaking someone out. I want to check out some of these other inside the waistband (IWB) holsters, but I'm so cheap, it could be awhile.

One other thought/question: I typically commute on a motorcycle and carry in the hard, lockable saddlebag. I am not comfortable carrying even in the chest band in case I were to have an accident and land on the handgun. I'm not so worried about the gun going off, since I don't carry one in the chamber; more worried about breaking a rib or hip bone or something if I land on it. Anyone else ride and have thoughts on this? I can't believe the motorcycle cops ride with one on their hip, outside the waistband (OWB) style and all. Looks like that would be VERY painful to fall on.

Thanks,
Dave

p.s. the acronym abuse on this forum (as many) is way over the top. If you purchased an entire keyboard, why not just use it so we don't have to guess what everyone's saying? What's "ND" mean anyway?

[Mike1951]

use it so we don't have to guess what everyone's saying? What's "ND" mean anyway?

ND stands for negligent discharge, a term that most of us feel is more appropriate than AD, or accidental discharge.

[03Lightningrocks]

I don't believe I would recommend carrying in a pocket without a holster. Sounds like a good way to shoot yourself in the leg. The trigger could easily be pulled on accident.

[Stormwatcher]

Still nervous about wearing to church and freaking someone out. I want to check out some of these other inside the waistband (IWB) holsters, but I'm so cheap, it could be awhile.

I would be nervous about carrying to church also......I believe that is illegal...please note the following. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

PC §46.035.

UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER

(b) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed, on or about the license holder's person:

(6) on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship.

[WildBill]

I would be nervous about carrying to church also......I believe that is illegal...please note the following. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

IANAL, but this law has been amended to allow church carry, if not posted with a valid 30.06 sign. Check out this thread http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... ch#p213520" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Stormwatcher]

Thanks Wildbill........I found it......

PC §46.035.
UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER.

(b) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed, on or about the license holder's person:
(6) on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship.

(i) Subsections (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(6), and (c) do not apply if the actor was not given effective notice under Section 30.06.


If there is No 30.06 sign.......ok to carry........is that correct?


Anyway back on topic........I have been experimenting at home and on the lease........I can't legally carry in public yet. It looks like when I don't feel like carrying my XD-40 I will carry my Beretta Tomcat 3032 in the front pocket. I know the Tomcat is a wimpy weapon.......but I think it will be better than not carrying at all.