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Good choice in the Shield, the smart carry works great with it, however you are correct that you don't know what will work.Originally Posted by Jonsey
I may have to try a few things before I settle on something, but thank you for the input.
You can draw quickly with a Smart Carry, it just takes practice. I've been using one with a Shield, and full size M&P, and CCO sized 1911 for over a decade in all sorts of different environments, including running.
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I found I couldn't draw while running without coming to an almost complete stop, and using both hands. To be fair, I had the Amazon version of the smart carry.
Last edited by Irving; 10-26-2016 at 14:00.
I use both hands to draw. One for my shirt and one for my gun. Think I could still do that with the Smart Carry, or would I need another hand?
I am not sure what I have going now is real quick either, so it could be an improvement.
In the picture, it looks like there is enough gun sticking up that you could get a good grip on it.
Last edited by Jonsey; 10-26-2016 at 16:33.
Same, one for shirt/shorts, one for drawing.
I should clarify that after experimenting, I found that the only way to effectively conceal with that route of holster was to push the gun down as far as I could. I would push the whole rig down until the barrel of the gun was pushing the crotch seam down. When you do that, the barrel clears every part of your body. Now I know what you're thinking, as many men are paranoid about crotch carry, and you have less to worry about. I'm not paranoid about crotch carry, as I don't want to get shot in any part of my body. When you carry very low like that, the gun moves with your waist a bit more. When you sit, the barrel is still past your crotch amd points out. If you try to carry high, with the grip above your belt, the barrel digs straight into your pelvis because it is pinned in place by your belt. It doesn't help that most people probably have a degree of pelvic tilt from sitting most of the day either.
Just thought I'd clarify why I found drawing so difficult while carrying in that manner. I basically have to move my shirt, then hold my shorts open to retrive gun. On top of all that, the holster is made so the fabric runs across the grip on order to hold the gun in place, and conceal the outline of said grip; so even with a lightning quick cobra strike into your drawers, a quick draw is tough.
All that said, carry position is personal and your mileage may vary. Also, the crotch style carry is still my favorite for running.
I guess it would depend on how you set it up in relation to your shorts, pants, or whatever you are wearing. I only use the holster with gym shorts and sweats. The grip of my Shield sits just below the waste band, and it's more of a lift shirt with strong hand, pull waste band outward with off hand, and draw pistol.
Definitely one extra step with this method, but it's better than being unarmed, and it's the only comfortable holster I've found for jogging.
ETA: Irving beat me to it lol. I should also mention I carry appendix most of the time, so it's a natural movement for me with either holster.
Last edited by hurley842002; 10-26-2016 at 17:03.
Thanks both of you. That gives me some things to think about.
Hill People Gear runners kit. If someone is a "gun guy" they will likely know. But it is the only truly comfortable way I have found.
Thanks. I had not heard of this one before either. I kind of love it. for hiking too and for having my trauma kit and I.D. etc. This is going on my list for summer gear.
https://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Produ...2/Default.aspx
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