In your experience, what’s the most discrete CCW setup?

[maltc]

I do own a 365 w/ a vedder holster- but I work in the restaurant industry. Even that would be difficult to conceal an entire shift given how much I move around etc.

What might be the best setup to avoid printing/etc?

Anyone pulled this off w/ certain firearms/holsters etc? Hoodies are not part of the acceptable attire unfortunately!

 

[Davidk]

Pocket carry

 

[Mesatchornug]

I do own a 365 w/ a vedder holster- but I work in the restaurant industry. Even that would be difficult to conceal an entire shift given how much I move around etc.

What might be the best setup to avoid printing/etc?

Anyone pulled this off w/ certain firearms/holsters etc? Hoodies are not part of the acceptable attire unfortunately!

How are you built
What do you wear
What is your role

(For example, it's easier if you're the dude in the kitchen wearing whites than the cute waitress in the fitted blouse. )

Phlster Enigma is a poplar choice...

 

[Twigg]

Kimber micro 9 in pocket holster

 

[MisterHappy]

Someone like Vasily Zaitzev at 200 m, watching?

Seriously - more details will yield a better answer: front of house? Chef? Host/ess/er?

How crowded is the place, and will you have to slide by co-workers, close enough for them to feel your piece, and either call HR, or give you their cellphone number? (Remember: Inappropriate Touch Tuesday is generally followed by No Eye Contact Wednesday).

 

[Palladin]

Mexican carry

 

[TJ4]

Maybe an ankle holster while on shift and then take your usual iwb holster for when you go home? Shoulder carry under your shirt? Not sure how tight the clothing is, that may not work. Ankle is Not great for quick access, though.

 

[kalash]

Smart Carry or Thunderwear are extremely hidden. Phlster Enigma is a similar concept. I prefer pocket carry though.

 

[JJC]

I would love to hear input on the phlster from anyone experienced with it. I wonder if it would accommodate a rmr on the pistol. That's why pocket carry usually doesn’t work for me.

 

[jkelly1229]

I would love to hear input on the phlster from anyone experienced with it. I wonder if it would accommodate a rmr on the pistol. That's why pocket carry usually doesn’t work for me.

I've really grown to like appendix with optics

Except taking a piss... that's annoying

 

[jkelly1229]

Belly band would probably work just fine for you

 

[Edek Kasica]

Prison purse or keister carry, depending how i identify that day.

 

[maltc]

How are you built
What do you wear
What is your role

(For example, it's easier if you're the dude in the kitchen wearing whites than the cute waitress in the fitted blouse. )

Phlster Enigma is a poplar choice...

Athletic build.
Front of house management/food running/door guy etc.
Black V Neck and khakis.

 

[Broc]

I do own a 365 w/ a vedder holster- but I work in the restaurant industry. Even that would be difficult to conceal an entire shift given how much I move around etc.

What might be the best setup to avoid printing/etc?

Anyone pulled this off w/ certain firearms/holsters etc? Hoodies are not part of the acceptable attire unfortunately!

Kahr PM9, on your 6.

positives:
- tiny gun
- very easy to conceal, even for peoppe that like to wear proper fitting clothes.
- not pointing at your junk.
- not pointing at arteries.

Negatives:
- drawing: it is slower and you need to practice how to properly draw. Most people sweep themselves.
- if you fall on your back, it will hurt. However, how often does this happen? Most people fall on their butt or somewhat sideways. But working in a restaurant your hands will be busy, so think about this.
- if you bend over, you have to be careful the shirt doesn't ride up.

This could be done with a 365.

 

 

[M1911]

Pocket carry

This. Pocket carry.

 

[M1911]

Kahr PM9, on your 6.

positives:
- tiny gun
- very easy to conceal, even for peoppe that like to wear proper fitting clothes.
- not pointing at your junk.
- not pointing at arteries.

Negatives:
- drawing: it is slower and you need to practice how to properly draw. Most people sweep themselves.
- if you fall on your back, it will hurt. However, how often does this happen? Most people fall on their butt or somewhat sideways. But working in a restaurant your hands will be busy, so think about this.
- if you bend over, you have to be careful the shirt doesn't ride up.

This could be done with a 365.

 

I’ve got a PM9. I don’t understand why someone would carry it any way other than pocket carry.

 

[Broc]

I’ve got a PM9. I don’t understand why someone would carry it any way other than pocket carry.

Not everyone pocket carries. Some people use their pockets for other things like keys, phone, wallet ...

I carry my keys and cards in my left pocket, my phone in my right pocket. No room for a gun.

 

[jkelly1229]

Athletic build.
Front of house management/food running/door guy etc.
Black V Neck and khakis.

If it's not tucked in appendix should be fine for you

I used to do tons of yard work appendix and it never showed

Like full tree work

 

[sjohnston0311]

I kiester carry a Desert Eagle (.50 of course). A little uncomfortable but you get used to it.

But seriously though, probably pocket carry.

 

[maltc]

Someone like Vasily Zaitzev at 200 m, watching?

Seriously - more details will yield a better answer: front of house? Chef? Host/ess/er?

How crowded is the place, and will you have to slide by co-workers, close enough for them to feel your piece, and either call HR, or give you their cellphone number? (Remember: Inappropriate Touch Tuesday is generally followed by No Eye Contact Wednesday).

Details above^

Tight quarters def bumping into people/workers on the regular. Establishment is very small- only like 50 seats.

 

[maltc]

Pocket carry

Quarters are too tight not possible given attire. Would need to wear snowpants to pull that one off.

 

[Sf Becket]

LCP size 380 IWB

 

[AJK129]

Not everyone pocket carries. Some people use their pockets for other things like keys, phone, wallet ...

I carry my keys and cards in my left pocket, my phone in my right pocket. No room for a gun.

Cargo shorts time.

we have the contact fpr the good stuff too @Reptile

 

[Davidk]

Quarters are too tight not possible given attire. Would need to wear snowpants to pull that one off.

Change attire

 

[LakeTrout]

1911 commander in an OWB leather mernickle mid rise holster with a shirt over it. People are going to have way more discreet answers than me. But that is as discreet as I've gotten in my experience. Haven't felt the need to chase the more discreet setups.

 

[jkelly1229]

Not everyone pocket carries. Some people use their pockets for other things like keys, phone, wallet ...

I carry my keys and cards in my left pocket, my phone in my right pocket. No room for a gun.

Buy jnco's

 

[Davidk]

Not everyone pocket carries. Some people use their pockets for other things like keys, phone, wallet ...

I carry my keys and cards in my left pocket, my phone in my right pocket. No room for a gun.

Personal defense is a lifestyle, not a fashion show. Dress for the gun.

 

[M1911]

Not everyone pocket carries. Some people use their pockets for other things like keys, phone, wallet ...

I carry my keys and cards in my left pocket, my phone in my right pocket. No room for a gun.

If I’m going to carry in a holster on my belt and wear a cover garment, then I can carry something easier to shoot than my PM9, like my 43x.

I wear cargo pants — plenty of pockets.

 

[Broc]

Personal defense is a lifestyle, not a fashion show. Dress for the gun.

No, I make the gun fit my lifestyle, because I carry how I feel comfortable and is convenient.

People stop doing things that are not convenient.

 

[cams]

365 9mm or LCP .380, use 100mph tape to wrap around your body under your shirt. Secure and available. If you’re hairy just hold your breath when you take it off. lol