Tightwad wrote: ...I make mention of the bike style more because my riding style dictates my gear choice (fairly snug fitting leather/textile), as well as my carry position opportunities (jacket zipped to pants, so as mentioned by edmart001 it makes IWB hard to get at).
I only pretty much only wear riding pants on longer rides. Very rarely around town. I never carry IWB when wearing riding jacket zipped to riding pants. I'll always carry in the jacket at these times.
Tightwad wrote: I wonder if I can learn to shoot with riding gloves on
I actually gave this considerable thought when considering my primary carry weapon. The PCR in my weapon's name stands for "Police of the Czech Republic". The weapon was originally designed for their national police and one of the specs was that it had to be able to be handled and fired easily with gloved hands. I liked the pistol anyway, but that pretty much nailed it for me.
I've actually shot mine with my gloves on just to make sure I could do it if ever required. I'm no championship level pistol marksman, but I'm confident I could get my point across if, heaven forbid, I ever have to defend myself in a road rage incident where I felt my life was endangered.