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I know this forum is saturated with new guys wanting to know what holster they should buy, but I'd like to request some more comprehensive feedback. There are different levels of concealment. For instance, a belly band type holster worn low around the hips so that the pistol is completely below the belt line offers little too no "print", whereas an outside-the-waist line holster is far more conspicuous and requires extra clothing to be hidden. The trade off for better concealment seems to be draw time-obviously the outside the waist line holster used in the earlier example offers faster access to the weapon than the belly band approach...Hence the title give and take of this post. I would like to retain as much access as possible, as fast as possible. Way I see it, the CCW holder's job is a reactive job-you have to react to the violent actions of an aggressor. When guns get involved in such a situation, by the time you realize you need your gun, then you need it to already be in your hand-so the shortest amount of time between needing and having bears huge importance.

On the other hand, the law says I have to keep my weapon concealed during day to day carry. That said, and I would like to hear any opinions and/or expertise on this subject, where does the line get drawn legally on printing? If I am printing, am I in violation, or does my weapon have to be blatantly exposed? I understand that all it takes is for enough suspicion for the police to be called, but I am wondering about the true legality of the issue...is it illegal to print? Understand, I don't want to walk around scaring the population-but I will sacrifice a little print (and I do mean a little-not a full on profile of a pistol)to get faster draw if I can do so.

I am the type of guy who wears a tee-shirt and jeans or shorts when I am not working. I don't do vests, nor do I wear a tee shirt with a button down over it un tucked and un buttoned. I also carry a Glock 19...say what you will about a 9mm-I've used them before and they do work...seen it with my own eyes. SO I need a holster that will house a mid-sized gun while wearing the average Texan " wear as little as possible because it's 110 degrees in the Summer" attire, keep it as concealed as possible, but not sacrifice draw speed to covertness...anybody have any good suggestions?