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Mike1951 wrote:I seem to remember a variation used by the OSS or CIA that involved a length of string to support the firearm.

I can't recollect the details.

The string is tied end-to-end with itself ... forming a circle with diameter enough to allow your weapon to fit into it once the "circle" has been folded in half.

Next, run the string circle between your belt and your waistband so that the two loop ends are of matching distance. Then, put one of the "bunny's ears" through the other one - making a crude half-hitch.

The free portion of the half-hitch is your holster which will ride between your waistband and your shirt.

This sounds more confusing than it really is. If I had a digital camera, I'd show y'all how it works. I've actually carried this way while on the job in a neighboring country.

9mmGuy wrote:So let me get this right, "mexican" carry is when you just put it in your belt, right?

Actually, it's between your waistband and your shirt. The technique requires a strong belt.

Many, if not most, folks will say that it's an unsafe practice for any weapon with an external safety device on it. Others will say that it's unsafe for revolvers as well. One has to wonder what else is back there (between the shirt and the waistband) to wipe "off" the safety or to press the trigger.

Safety is always paramount when carrying concealed and, in the IWB category, trigger safety gives peace of mind for most of us against the AD. I think this is why not a small number of Glock owners have purchased the Saf-T-Block for when they carry it with that "spring-thingy" bolted to their slide for IWB.