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Jumping Frog wrote:

mrvmax wrote:Although my english structure was not stellar, I explained it in the post. With what I wear to church I cannot conceal a 5"1911. Maybe you wear multiple layers, or a three piece suit, or a robe of some kind. I do not and like I stated, I cannot conceal with what I wear.

I usually wear khakis and a tucked in golf shirt or a dress shirt -- plus a quality gunbelt and a Comp-Tac Minotaur. Oh, and I have two spare magazines in a tuckable IWB mag pouch on my weak side.

What are you wearing that creates such a problem?

My dress is totally different at church. My normal every day wear is cargo shorts with untucked shirt, this makes it easy to conceal. At church I always wear my shirt tucked in so that limits my options. I could possibly wear my Sig P250sc and I may try that in the future. I have my every day wardrobe built around concealed carry. My church wardrobe is not geared toward that, that is probably my main issue.

Jumping Frog wrote:

mrvmax wrote:It is impossible for me to carry my normal carry gun - an STI Trojan - to Church. My dress at church will not hide my 1911 so I carry an LCP in an ankle holster.

Not sure why it is impossible for you.

I go to church every Sunday wearing my Govt model 1911 in a Comp-Tac Minotaur.

Although my english structure was not stellar, I explained it in the post. With what I wear to church I cannot conceal a 5"1911. Maybe you wear multiple layers, or a three piece suit, or a robe of some kind. I do not and like I stated, I cannot conceal with what I wear.

I say the small .380's have their place. It is impossible for me to carry my normal carry gun - an STI Trojan - to Church. My dress at church will not hide my 1911 so I carry an LCP in an ankle holster. Not the ideal carry gun but at least I have something. I go to see Handel's Messiah every year at Christmas and once again it's hard to hide my 1911. I end up carrying the LCP with me. Normally I leave the 1911 in the vehicle so I have something more substantial on the drive. I would like to hear how people are able to carry no matter the dress. I have several handguns for different scenarios. 95% of the time I wear the STI, but I can opt for the LCP (like when jogging or wearing work out clothes) or step up to the Sig P250SC if need be. I still cannot see a way to carry a larger gun in running shorts, but maybe you guys can tell me how you do it. There are some days when there is no way to carry a 1911 with me (it would look awful funny trying to hide the 1911 under running shorts).
I used to have a Kahr MK40, but being stainless it was too heavy, it tended to "hang" due to the weight. I will admit it was unpleasant to shoot and would never be a target gun. The main problem is the slide release would rub my thumb and many times would leave a blister. Unlike many others I never have problems with recoil. I have yet to have a handgun hurt my hand from shooting. I'm not sure the reason, whether it's my large hands or what but it never bothers me. I also practice with the LCP, even at distances I would probably never have to use it at (like 25 yards). At least I know I can hit center of mass if I need to.
I'm looking forward to getting a Nano when they come out, I may have to get rid of the LCP and replace it with the Nano. Say what you like but I need a small handgun.