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montgomery wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:19 pm

flechero wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:13 am

montgomery wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:23 am Comfortable has nothing to do with carrying a firearm. I have been carrying all day every day for over 30 years. Comfortable has never been part of the equation.

While I understand what you are saying and agree it's not the main focus - there is no reason that comfort can't be a part of carrying.

There is no reason, IMO, to be physically uncomfortable when carrying. I understand that for many, it can be mildly uncomfortable until you get used to it, and find correct position, cant and holsters but that shouldn't be a permanent condition. I have a number of gun/holster combinations that are very comfortable and no less effective than the uncomfortable ones. In fact, I rarely even remove my holster/gun (worn 8 o'clock [lefty]) when I lay down to nap on weekends.

Reading your post is all the comfort I need.

Glad to ease the pain!

montgomery wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:23 am Comfortable has nothing to do with carrying a firearm. I have been carrying all day every day for over 30 years. Comfortable has never been part of the equation.

While I understand what you are saying and agree it's not the main focus - there is no reason that comfort can't be a part of carrying.

There is no reason, IMO, to be physically uncomfortable when carrying. I understand that for many, it can be mildly uncomfortable until you get used to it, and find correct position, cant and holsters but that shouldn't be a permanent condition. I have a number of gun/holster combinations that are very comfortable and no less effective than the uncomfortable ones. In fact, I rarely even remove my holster/gun (worn 8 o'clock [lefty]) when I lay down to nap on weekends.

To get comfortable carrying, and caring a round in the chamber I would suggest that you invest in a defensive pistol class (or several) and go have a day of fun and training! I can’t speak for others but the classes for me were incredibly helpful from a proficiency standpoint but they were more fun than I could have ever imagined!

You will quickly develop a comfort with drawing and shooting, holstering, as well as caring around in the chamber safely and confidently.

For people just starting out I would suggest you start carrying at 3 o’clock or just a hair rearward… That is a great starting point and a good place to be at your first training classes. Once you get some experience you can better decide if you should carry there or shift your holster position a little forward or back.