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johncanfield wrote:I've been after my wife to get her holster situation figured out for weeks (her CHL is in the mail) and I think she is going to start with a front carry IWB, appendix or cross-draw. She chose a Remora (clipless ) for the M&P compact and for the little Sig, but the Sig with a laser is a little too tight in the Remora.

I'm encouraging her to carry the M&P at the 3:30-4:00 position - it's too big to be comfortable for her forward of the hips, but she will ultimately figure out what works the best for her. The little Sig should work well for her in appendix or cross-draw - it is extremely easy to carry and conceal.

Hopefully, she's wearing at home now, both in getting the holster into a position that feels comfortable (including while sitting) and in practicing the concealed aspect with various clothing. Practicing drawing (with no ammo) is also good to do in that environment. It's amazing how much it all pays off!

Good luck with her getting a setup that's right for her!

nakedbike wrote:I've run across this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGBPVk5GQk many times on other forums when laddies are asking for advice. The lady who does the link seems to have thought this out.

Thanks for posting that link. She shows a lot of methods for carrying, and does so in a variety of clothes with explanations of pros and cons, etc. She also shows holsters that she has for her gun (LCR, if I remember correctly).

All good responses! I use a variety of carry methods -- pocket carry, carry strong-side appendix and just behind the hip, IWB and OWB, belly band and purse carry. A lot depends on the gun and my attire. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you get a holster with an adjustable cant, you have a bit more flexibility in dealing with where "things" are in relation to your body, which helps in concealment and comfort.

Texas Dan Mosby summarized it all so well. I wrote off some methods I tried early on, but now that I'm more comfortable with carrying, I have given them a second chance and they work for me in certain situations.

Hope this helps. Good luck to you on your search for what's right for you. And here's hoping your license is soon a reality!