Summer Concealed

[FireInTheWire]

My summer attire is pretty light. Usually flops, shorts and t-shirt. How and what do ya'll carry in this scenario? I've been running my wife's bodyguard... but good Lord this freaking trigger!

 

[RACER X]

Glock 43
Appendix
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I mostly wear shorts and T


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[Charlie]

Glock 43
Appendix
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Although I don't have one, I think the G43 would be the optimum concealed carry ...... especially for summer running clothes.

 

[FireInTheWire]

I'll look into the G43

 

[TheMailMan]

LW Commander in .45 ACP, shorts, belt, short sleeved fishing shirt from Academy. Pretty much my 11 months of the year gear.

I also carry two spare mags and a knife as well as wallet and phone.

 

[OLDVET]

I have a P938 Combat Micro-Compact with an inside the pants carry holster.
I also have the Glock 43. Both are nice, but the Glock costs considerable less then the Sig.

 

[oldag]

If wearing shorts, a 1911 compact in an Andrews Leather shoulder rig.

 

[Kar98]

Walther PPS M1, or Kimber Micro 9.

 

[Southpaw]

Cargo shorts and pocket carry a G27. Not a very tactically minded setup but, being with my kid most of the time it works for me.

 

[majormadmax]

I don't get the ongoing issues/concerns about carrying during the summer. Even before OC, I hauled around a Springfield XD(M) 5.25" Competition Series .45 without a problem using either a Tucker & Byrd OWB leather holster or an Uncle Mike's neoprene IWB one. "Printing" was never an issue.

Since OC has been allowed (since 1 Jan 2016), I mainly carry the XD(M) in the T&B OWB.

I am not an overly large individual (6'2", 198 lbs), and wear cargo shorts (or occasional tactical kilt) and t-shirts the vast majority of my leisure time.

 

[FireInTheWire]

I don't get the ongoing issues/concerns about carrying during the summer. Even before OC, I hauled around a Springfield XD(M) 5.25" Competition Series .45 without a problem using either a Tucker & Byrd OWB leather holster or an Uncle Mike's neoprene IWB one. "Printing" was never an issue.

Since OC has been allowed (since 1 Jan 2016), I mainly carry the XD(M) in the T&B OWB.

I am not an overly large individual (6'2", 198 lbs), and wear cargo shorts (or occasional tactical kilt) and t-shirts the vast majority of my leisure time.

Well... It's not really a issue/concern of mine. It's more like I'm new to concealed carry. I'm trying to see what works for others before I go blow money on crap that doesn't work. I'd like to learn from y'all what works and what doesn't. I'm looking for a set-up that's comfortable and doesn't print. I'm trying to get use to something inside my waist band. It seems that appendix is the most comfortable location for me though. Thanks for all the shared info...

 

[oldag]

I don't get the ongoing issues/concerns about carrying during the summer. Even before OC, I hauled around a Springfield XD(M) 5.25" Competition Series .45 without a problem using either a Tucker & Byrd OWB leather holster or an Uncle Mike's neoprene IWB one. "Printing" was never an issue.

Since OC has been allowed (since 1 Jan 2016), I mainly carry the XD(M) in the T&B OWB.

I am not an overly large individual (6'2", 198 lbs), and wear cargo shorts (or occasional tactical kilt) and t-shirts the vast majority of my leisure time.

Printing is not an issue. But my shorts don't accommodate a good gun belt (won't fit in belt loops), so OWB carry is not feasible.

 

[Southpaw]

I don't get the ongoing issues/concerns about carrying during the summer. Even before OC, I hauled around a Springfield XD(M) 5.25" Competition Series .45 without a problem using either a Tucker & Byrd OWB leather holster or an Uncle Mike's neoprene IWB one. "Printing" was never an issue.

Since OC has been allowed (since 1 Jan 2016), I mainly carry the XD(M) in the T&B OWB.

I am not an overly large individual (6'2", 198 lbs), and wear cargo shorts (or occasional tactical kilt) and t-shirts the vast majority of my leisure time.

What belt are you using to carry?

 

[majormadmax]

In that case, it would help if you provided more info on your physique, i.e. height, weight, girth, etc. That way it will be a lot easier to recommend what may work for you...

But my point is that many people overstress the issue, concerned about such ridiculous aspects such as "printing" (which wasn't an issue even before open carry).

Your best course-of-action is to go to a place that has a lot of holsters available such as a gun show and see what fits your bill. Usually the vendors at show will have weighted replica pistols that allow you to test who their products feel in use. Otherwise, most recommendations will be specific to the person providing the opinion.

 

[majormadmax]

What belt are you using to carry?

I usually use rigger belts as they work well with the 5.11 products I mostly wear. However, I recently saw a Kore Essentials ratchet belt that looked even more promising. Might have to give one a try...

 

[TheMailMan]

If a good 1.25" gun belt won't fit the belt loops on your shorts then buy different shorts.

 

[majormadmax]

What belt are you using to carry?

Speaking of which...

Best Gun Belt?

 

[Southpaw]

Speaking of which...

Best Gun Belt?

I knew there was a thread ... Thanks

 

[oldag]

If a good 1.25" gun belt won't fit the belt loops on your shorts then buy different shorts.

Or keep all the shorts I have and use a shoulder rig.

 

[FireInTheWire]

In that case, it would help if you provided more info on your physique, i.e. height, weight, girth, etc. That way it will be a lot easier to recommend what may work for you...

But my point is that many people overstress the issue, concerned about such ridiculous aspects such as "printing" (which wasn't an issue even before open carry).

Your best course-of-action is to go to a place that has a lot of holsters available such as a gun show and see what fits your bill. Usually the vendors at show will have weighted replica pistols that allow you to test who their products feel in use. Otherwise, most recommendations will be specific to the person providing the opinion.

I'm 6'4" 210. I wear 34" pants/shorts. Do ya'll buy your pants bigger to accommodate the IWB carry? I can't wear a belt with my shirt untucked because most belts pull my hair on my stomach and it freakin hurts! the only ones that don't pull are the cloth belts with the double loop.

I guess I'll have to take a trip to a gun store next time I'm in the big city.