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I too work in a shop and would find it VERY difficult to carry while working in the shop. Laying on your side or not. As active and most technicians are that would be a major pain in the side (literally). I would have to leave it in my tool box and re holster before each test drive, which is a pain, but so is something jabbing me in the side ALL day. Even a set of keys in my pocket bothers me while I work under a hood. I will admit that I do not turn a wrench anymore and I am now behind the counter. For me its not a huge deal, but to a tech that would be hard to deal with on a regular basis. If you carried a 1911 or anything in SA that had a safety that could be bumped while working it could be a major concern I think.

I think a shoulder holster is an option in the winter, but require a cover garment and long sleeves under a hood is a hazard in its self.