[/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.
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- Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:27 pm
- Forum: New to CHL?
- Topic: Is there a comfortable way to carry?
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- Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:55 pm
- Forum: New to CHL?
- Topic: Is there a comfortable way to carry?
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Re: Is there a comfortable way to carry?
"Anyone else finding it hard to get comfortable?"
Yes.
I heard a while back that the main point of carrying is the comfort of being able to respond to a given dangerous situation, rather than to be really comfortable carrying.
That being said, I have tried several different firearms and multiple holsters in various locations on my person. Depending upon the pistol/holster/location combination, I have alternately been very comfortable and then not so much depending upon the variety of activity (walking, standing, sitting, driving, etc). I've even tried carrying in the cargo pocket of shorts and all that seemed to do was allow the pistol to bang the side of my knee while I walked. What seems to work generally well in most situations is wearing pants or shorts a size too large in the waist with a longer (quality) belt and a decent IWB holster kept at a slightly forward cant near 3:00 or 4:00. Wearing a loose shirt helps keep the gun from printing.
Since I carry everywhere I can, I tend (whenever possible) to adapt my wardrobe around the handgun and available holster choices (instead of vice versa) and take into consideration potential chances for exposure (getting into/out of the vehicle, hugs, crowded areas, etc).
Right now, I carry a Glock 30. For a compact/subcompact, it's still a beefy pistol (10-round 45 caliber) but I would rather carry it than be without it. To be very clear, I hope I never have to use it, but I'll take the balance of comfort while being somewhat physically uncomfortable any day.
Yes.
I heard a while back that the main point of carrying is the comfort of being able to respond to a given dangerous situation, rather than to be really comfortable carrying.
That being said, I have tried several different firearms and multiple holsters in various locations on my person. Depending upon the pistol/holster/location combination, I have alternately been very comfortable and then not so much depending upon the variety of activity (walking, standing, sitting, driving, etc). I've even tried carrying in the cargo pocket of shorts and all that seemed to do was allow the pistol to bang the side of my knee while I walked. What seems to work generally well in most situations is wearing pants or shorts a size too large in the waist with a longer (quality) belt and a decent IWB holster kept at a slightly forward cant near 3:00 or 4:00. Wearing a loose shirt helps keep the gun from printing.
Since I carry everywhere I can, I tend (whenever possible) to adapt my wardrobe around the handgun and available holster choices (instead of vice versa) and take into consideration potential chances for exposure (getting into/out of the vehicle, hugs, crowded areas, etc).
Right now, I carry a Glock 30. For a compact/subcompact, it's still a beefy pistol (10-round 45 caliber) but I would rather carry it than be without it. To be very clear, I hope I never have to use it, but I'll take the balance of comfort while being somewhat physically uncomfortable any day.