Sales guy needs some carry advice

[03Lightningrocks]

There are so many possibilities for inappropriate (for 9-year-old daughters) jokes about Thunderwear ...

But in all seriousness, I have a huge problem with this product because of Rule #2 .... how does a man holster, carry, and unholster a gun in this product when worn at noon position as shown in videos WITHOUT violating Rule #2 and pointing the muzzle of his firearm at a part of his anatomy that NO MAN wishes to ever destroy

In one of those videos a guy talks about this issue. He recommends carrying a shorter handgun. This form of carry wouldn't work for me because of the issue with sitting down.

LOL... I just read your post again. Yeah... a shorter weapon does not change the fact that one has a loaded weapon pointed at his "nether regions".

[Texas Dan Mosby]

Carry arm and method of carry are individual decisions, and anything is better than nothing.

IMO, you should carry the arm of your choice, and adjust your wardrobe accordingly.

My carry weapons will be a Glock 23 / 19 , Ruger SR9c and a Sig 239.

Pretty much any defensive hand gun can be carried concealed, and those on your list are no exception.

Look into finding some short sleeve shirts:



IMO, these offer the best compromise between comfort and concealment, and can be worn in casual and formal environments alike depending on the shirt. They are made in a wide variety of styles, and with a wide selection of materials, so you can usually find patterns or fabrics that can help conceal your pistol. Whether tucked in or not, they do an excellent job of concealing a firearm worn IWB of both long and short pants.

[snatchel]

About half the time I use a smart carry and Glock 26. The comfort really isn't an issue, but you have to really find what position works best. I've found that appendix around 1:30 and also 4:00 works well. I also have a Glock 19 that I can carry this way. I'm 5'7 and 165 lbs, and they both disappear, in gym shorts and T shirt, slacks and polo tucked in- doesn't matter. May give it a try, it's worth the 50 bucks.

[CombatWombat]

Two words... Single stack, a few more words, crossbreed bolsters are great I conceal a commander size 1911 in one with a tucked in shirt pretty often.

[speedsix]

...I hadda watch the 4th one 8 times before I understood it all...

I watched the third one about ten times. http://thunderwearholsters.com/video.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

...all right...using your fingers, start at the top...one, two, three, FOUR little links...but I can understand how you forgot how you got there...

[speedsix]

...guess you've gone to the beach...

[cajun2340]

Wow! Talk about ask and ye shall recieve. Thank ya'll so much for the advice and feedback. I've really started trying out different shirts and pant selections that are comfortable, appropriate and conceal well. I'm leaning on carrying the Sig 239 more and more because, well in my mind, it's a little "smoother around the edges". I'm leaning more towards IWB at 4:00, but the 1:30 appendix is getting more and more comfortable when I practice at home.

Also, no 30.06 signs as most of my customers are hunters, outdoors types, gun enthusiasts and CHL-ers as well.

I really appreciate all the great info. Can't wait to put some of these ideas in to practice.

Thanks!
Cajun

[txbirddog]

G19 in a Minotaur EDC, golf shirts and dress shirts. Just "blouse" them out and it is fine. Get a GOOD belt.

[A-R]

Get a GOOD belt.

YES! This part cannot be over-emphasized. And we're not just talking a good quality belt, though that is one must-have parameter. Equally important is a STRONG belt made to hold a gun holster - at least 1.5-inches thick, and either double-layer stiff leather or double-layer web belt or leather belt with a plastic stiffer insert. You'd be amazed the difference in comfort and secure retention in all-day use that a good stiff gun belt can make.

Recommend these brands that I use myself

Wilderness Tactical - best gun-carrying web belt made
The Beltman - http://www.thebeltman.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - best gun-carrying leather belt I've used (expensive)
5.11 Tactical - good selection of more reasonably price, but quite as nice or well built, leather and web belts.

[txbirddog]

This is mine: http://overlandgunleather.com/Belts.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or CompTac makes good ones as well.

[speedsix]

...can't access that link...I went from Don Hume and Safariland leather to the Wilderness Products because I'm often soaking wet with sweat and the leather rolls in back...I'm going on 3 years with the Wilderness Prod. and it's just like new...seems to have an insert in it...yet comfortable...

[jamisjockey]

I love that within the first page, people are already telling you to buy a new gun.



Personally, I'd suggest you go IWB tuckable.
Texas dan is on the money. Carry one of the guns you have, that you shoot well. Get a quality holster. Dress over the gun to conceal it.
One thing, you said you spend alot of time driving. Sitting on an IWB holster can be uncomfortable. If you have a console, get a cheap full size leather or nylon holster (uncle mike's, etc) that you can stick the gun in and have it close, but not be sitting on it. I keep the cheap Galco IWB holster in my console so that my 1911 can go in it. In a pinch, I can just IWB the whole thing if I need quick concealment.

I'm a comptac fan. Carrying a full size 1911 around in shorts and a tank top says alot about thier wares.

[willieb]

I carry my 239 in a crossbreed quick clip...look at it on the crossbreed web site..it is VERY comfortable for long periods of time, even when driving...and it's tuckable..and a little easier to get on and off....just my opinion...

[DFWTT]

Sig in a tuckable holster; i.e Tucker, CompTac or Crossbreed. Add a good belt designed for the added weight; might not be able to use the wilderness unless you wear cargo type khakis. It just doesn't look right. Appendix carry I hear is very comfortable for those with a slim body type but 1600 with a forward cant works exceptionally well for those of us with a little extra around the mid-section. I can play a round of golf with my G22 tucked comfortably and noone is the wiser but something smaller would be nice sometimes. IMO, this sounds like your quickest draw using your most comfortable firearm. Before you people start in, PM9 due in by the first of next week.

[firefighter3217]

Get yourself a Milt Sparks Versa Max II, then grab some Kydex clips for it. When I'm carrying my 1911, mind you that's shirt tucked in wearing a button down and slacks, nobody except a few of my friends who also have the VM-II can tell. They just know THAT I'm carrying and look for the clips to tell whether I'm carrying the 1911 or something else. It's really really discreet. If you need pics, shoot me off an email at firefighter.bmfd@gmail.com and I'd be happy to strap up and snap a pic for ya so you can see how invisible it is.

EDIT: Oh yeah, definitely get yourself a good gun belt. And also, I'll just add that I PERSONALLY find the VM-II to be the MOST comfortable holster. Well worth the wait, or check on ebay. Your results may vary. Of course, I didn't read anything but the first post on this thread, so sorry if I'm repeating what someone else said.

Oh, I also didn't look to see where you were from. If you're in the DFW area, swing by sometime and I'll let you play with some milt sparks holsters. they're really the greatest thing since sliced bread...