What holster do you use for CCW?

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CurtInOhio
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Post by CurtInOhio »

Archerace,

I use a Smartcarry, too, and I've checked with a couple sherriff's departments and was told that having the grip exposed would satisfy the plain sight requirement. When I get in the car, I just pull the whole holster up so that the grip is exposed. And I'm losing weight, so it's more and more in plain sight every day :)

Last weekend, I spent the day barbecuing at a friend's house for about 12 hours; they never knew I had the Smartcarry on, which is the idea, right? That was the first time I was around a lot of people at an event like that while carrying, and I felt comfortable that no one would have a clue.
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Post by FASTK »

In summer - a fanny is the preferred CCW, works especially well for vehicle carry as all you need to do is zip it wide open on your lap.

For any cooler weather a shoulder rig, Miami style works for me, having had two separated shoulders, a 3:30-4:00 reach is not an option.

Now on the motorcycle, I have only ridden with the firearm in a shoulder rig on the outside of my riding gear a few times, had a cop do a triple take but no stop. Plain view is the law.... :roll:
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Post by marinecorpsmike »

I use a Smartcarry for my Kahr PM40 and it works very well. It's comfortable sitting or standing. Not the best for the "plain sight in the car" rule, but doable.
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Post by toddhill »

I've been using an ankle rig at work for my S&W 642 and I really like it since I have to wear dress pants & shirt... I bought 5.11 tactical boots to support it and it has been working great.
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www.abetterholster.com - The Concealment Shirt Holster

Post by biff138 »

I use the Concealment Shirt Holster from A Better Holster.com.
Their website is www.abetterholster.com
It is an Ohio based company, and it is by far the most comfortable holster I have ever worn in the last 10 yrs. It was designed by a undercover Federal Law Enforcement Officer and will work for just about any gun and it conceals great.
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Post by MDM »

What kind of firearm are you carrying. Might be good for a small revolver but I`d be concerned about carrying a chambered auto in that rig. It looks like it might be comfortable even though I`m not a big fan of having my gun under my arm.
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Post by conspire »

I use different things for different situations. If i'm just out and about, I use inside waistband. If I'm on a bike ride, I use a fanny pack holster. Winter time I prefer shoulder holster.
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Concealment Shirt Holster

Post by biff138 »

MDM,
It is fine for larger guns, especially full size semi autos. A friend of mine is LAPD and he carries his Beretta in one. I carry a Sig 229 in it daily. I have on occassion carried a Glock 23 in it also. The Sig is obviously heavier than the Glock, however, the shirt does not sag at all. I've worn it for more than 14 hrs at a time and never a experienced problem.
You should give it a try.
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H_MaN
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CCW Holsters

Post by H_MaN »

I use two different holsters, a Fobus Paddle for in the car and a Hedley Pocket holster for everywhere else.

http://hedleyholsters.com/
Navy_Marksman
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AKJ Concealco IWB Holster

Post by Navy_Marksman »

Just a quick note:

It took 9 weeks to get but after using this holster for one week it is everything that it is advertised and more. It is confortable and conceals well. The workmanship is great. I would strongly recomend this custom manufacture. Communication is week but this is a one man craftsman and a expert craftsman he is. So look him up on the web and you will not be disapointed in this product.

John
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