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In your experience, what’s the most discrete CCW setup?
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Most people are oblivious.“Those who notice don’t care, those who care don’t notice”
Back pocket is easiest to pickpocket form
This is why i like appendix carry. You might be able to bump and lift from a cargo pocket or even hip holster, but if your hands go near my junk im gonna notice, and your control is sharpest and your hands are strongest near your center line.
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Buck F
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The other benefit of AIWB is that anyone who could possibly see you is in your field of vision. If your shirt rides up & gets stuck on the gun at 3 or 4 o’clock people off to the side might be able to see it without you noticing. If your shirt gets stuck over your AIWB you’ll notice who’s staring at your belt buckle (happened to me once).
It’s also infinitely easier to defend someone trying to take it from you AIWB than any other IWB.
Pocket is ok but I don’t like the bulk and I have an Alabama kydex pocket holster which IMO is the best kydex pocket holster on the market. Even w the Bodyguard pocket I prefer AIWB w the 365 for overall concealability & comfort.
I use a Mika pocket holster. It is flexible so it doesn’t print as much as a kydex pocket holster.
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Yeah i have a few stream lights that would do that lol...
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For me the trick with an ankle holster is to use it with boots. The boot keeps the holster from sliding down or pulling a sock down, and I don't need a strap around the top of my calf. Super comfortable, stays put. I like the Galco neoprene holster and a J frame, sometimes carry a speed strip. No go for me with a G26/27, too clunky. Haven't tried a 365 yet though.
No issues bumping it into door frames, digging into my ribs, etc. Can wear fitted shirts tucked in and use my pockets.
Yes, you could probably time my draw with a minute hand but at least I have something with me.
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tuna
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Thing is, everyone is different in their comfort. I can't carry AIWB, it isn't that I'm uncomfortable pointing at my junk, it's just the way my body is and the way my pants are comfortable, the gun digs into me at both muzzle and grip, depending on how I'm positioned. I usually go 4:00, but lately I've just been wearing a shoulder rig and a flannel shirt. I'm big enough that the holster disappears under my arm and you'd never know I was armed, likewise on my hip, my shoulders are big enough to allow my shirts to drape and conceal - I don't wear fitted dress shirts, though.
My son, 12 years old and 5'4", 120 pounds doesn't understand why I don't wear it AIWB. I told him to try wearing it all day and report back, so he strapped up the Glock 21 AIWB (unloaded) and wore it around the house all day - no issues. Concealment was perfect in a simple T shirt and jeans. When he tried a shoulder rig, it was uncomfortable and made his upper body look and feel awkward, and wearing at 4:00 for him prints a huge bulge on one side because he's so small.
If you wear cowboy boots, you can clip an IWB holster into the left inside boot while you're working. Slow draw, but you'll be armed - I don't know your circumstances to know if you need a speedy presentation, or just the ability to return fire eventually. After your shift, you can switch it from boot to belt for better access on the way to the car.
My son, 12 years old and 5'4", 120 pounds doesn't understand why I don't wear it AIWB. I told him to try wearing it all day and report back, so he strapped up the Glock 21 AIWB (unloaded) and wore it around the house all day - no issues. Concealment was perfect in a simple T shirt and jeans. When he tried a shoulder rig, it was uncomfortable and made his upper body look and feel awkward, and wearing at 4:00 for him prints a huge bulge on one side because he's so small.
If you wear cowboy boots, you can clip an IWB holster into the left inside boot while you're working. Slow draw, but you'll be armed - I don't know your circumstances to know if you need a speedy presentation, or just the ability to return fire eventually. After your shift, you can switch it from boot to belt for better access on the way to the car.
. It cracks me up when guys say they comfortably EDC a 5 inch steel 1911
I’ve tried AIWB with my 43x using several holsters and I just haven’t made it work. Unfortunately I’ve still got a bit of a gut, so positioning the gun right at 12:00 just doesn’t work for me. I have to position it at more like 1:30, but then the muzzle digs into my thigh when I sit down.
I might try the Phlster as that allows positioning of the holster independent of your belt.
