Holsters and some musings...

[BigBear]

Yes, youtube was what got me to thinking... Most people it seems carry IWB/OWB around the 2 or 4 position.

How many people actually use shoulder holsters, ankle holsters, etc as their PRIMARY carry?

[Irving]

Speaking of less common carry methods, when I was first going to carry, I was very interested in Small Of Back carry, but it is difficult enough to draw while seated from 4 o'clock and I know that SOB would be even more impossible and not at all comfortable while driving sitting all day. Many talked about hurting your spine/tail bone if you were to fall over backwards and land on the rig if it is in your small of back, but I didn't think that the small chances of that happening really discouraged me from carrying there nearly as much as the other reasons. I did see a guy at a match this weekend using an OWB SOB rig though. I forgot to watch him draw though.

As far as ankle, I can't even comfortably carry a knife on my ankle, and my ankles are too small to fit a gun.

Shoulder is elaborate (and expensive) and I don't wear a suit jacket enough (ever) to cover one. Also, you have to sweep the whole room when drawing, as opposed to just pulling from your hip. I don't think that sweeping is a big deal, but it is a pretty big and noticeable movement to reach across your body, fumble with your shirt, etc. Not to mention it only takes someone putting their hand on the back of your elbow to effectively screw up your draw.

Just my opinions on all of this though. I haven't carried any way but at 4 o'clock.

[BigBear]

hmmm... I have seen a fellow wear a shoulder holster under his button up shirt. Worked really well for him. Though I'd hate to have to sew on all the buttons after a situation developed from ripping the shirt off to get to the weapon. Sweeping the room is a good observation with this method. I didn't think about that.

Ankle holsters I've never been to fond of. I don't want to be bending over in a threatening situation. lol. Don't drop the soap!!!

I guess I'm just trying to find a more comfortable way for me to carry. Shoulder holster seems like my personal best fit. 4 oclock is clumsy for me as I'm a big guy, rarely fit in seats with arm rests, I do have "love handles" so sitting down makes carry uncomfortable when it's poking me all day. I have a OWB that I use, but I always have to wear my coat or a long shirt. I've thought about IWB but man, finding pants my size is hard enough without getting even a bigger size.

Damnit... I just need to get lose some weight. Again. A never ending struggle. I never end up losing weight though, I just keep gaining pounds though I slim up like maybe an inch. lol.

[TFOGGER]

I'm still trying to find the best carry, it seems that none are perfect. My EDC pistol is a KelTec P11, which I have both an Aker IWB for and the KelTec belt clip, also positioned for IWB. I'm not a little guy (5-9, 200 lbs with a 34 inch waist), but since I like my clothes to fit, I do find some comfort issues. I generally wear T-shirts when I am out and about (which also fit fairly snug). I have tried SOB carry with my 1911, but my shoulder is kinda jacked up, so it's not a real comfortable reach, and there's sweeping issues. Shoulder holsters appear to me to be neither practical nor concealable. So far, with the Keltec, the belt clip seems to strike the best balance of comfort, concealability, and accessibility. With the Baby Eagle, my Kramer IWB #3 seems to work best, but it is not at all comfortable to sit down with. I guess I'll just have to keep looking......

[BigBear]

None are perfect, that's for sure.

[cowboykjohnson]

Ruger lcp in a desantis nemisis holster rides perfect behind my tall wallet. Not to bad to sit on either. Winter time is easy since all my carhart coats have pockets inside just big enough for my Ultra CDP II. But i'm having trouble figuring out where to carry it in the summer. I wear tee shirts but not ones that hang off and are baggy, maybe i'll have to stick to just the LCP in summer.