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Considering that the OP was describing nasty, sweaty, physical working conditions, I do have a bit of experience along those lines. As a land surveyor I often have the occassion to fight my way through brush, thickets, creeks, etc., swinging a machete, carrying technical equipment.... or on occassions being on a dirty, dusty construction site where you almost need self contained breathing apparatus. Field conditions like that require that you have nothing bulky in your pants pockets, if you want to be able to move freely. Just my preference, I think there's nothing better than a J-frame in a high ride holster under a cover shirt for those conditions. And, given the possibility of needing to dispatch a copperhead, or it's distant cousin, there's nothing like keepinng the first round or two chambered with shot shells. The stainless/alloy J-Frame is very forgiving with the sweat, dirt and dust, and only requires an occassional wipe down.

For non-physical "around the house" carry, whatever fits the moment. I normally have the j-frame strapped on until I get out of the daily field garb, then it's either IWB, OWB or shoulder holster with Kimber, Sig or Kahr. Actually, in the winter months, I tend to gravitate to the shoulder holster. Even kicked back in the recliner, the shoulder holster is a breeze to acccess.

My personal opinion is that one is now as vulnerable at home as at the parking lot at wal-mart. Carry!


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