How do you carry?

[ZigZagZeke]

Love this! We have one that was my wife's grandfather's. He carried it when he was a conductor for Union Pacific. I've been thinking of getting rid of my "plastic" .380 and using the Colt when I want to "go small".

It is a dream to carry. I forget it's there.

 

[novamind]

FBI cant small of the back CS-9 S&W Chiefs Special in a comphy pardner / Desantis inside the waist holster-Carry belt and leather suspenders ,sweet like a good woman. Always there ,Always Ready, No Complaints. Going Large..same Colt Officer .45acp. Going small AMT .380 Backup.Possible Ankle Carry.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Zeke, that's one fine rig. I've always found that a gun in the hand i

 

[btownemail]

Glock 23, IWB at 5 o Clock

 

[Rotty]

Be very careful if you go this route. It is one of the most dangerous ways to carry - because of the high likelihood of back injury. Lots of gun toters, cops, and security people have been paralyzed or given serious back injury because of a gun or other item carried at the center of the back. All it takes is tripping or falling and landing on your back - the gun can push into the vertebrae and the next thing you know you're sending off for your disabled parking permit.

In my younger years when I carried OWB I often considered carrying in the small of my back. NOT once did I consider back injury, falling etc. But now that you mention it the potential for that type of injury comes to light.

I just ordered my first Kydex holster and I am currently waiting for it to arrive. It is designed to be worn OWB but I ordered some additional belt hooks to go with it so I could have the option for IWB. I have been toying around with Appendix style carry and I am really liking the feel of how it rides but I do find myself having to re-adjust the holster while I am sitting and it makes it difficult to bend over. Part of the problem (I think) is I am carrying a full size pistol instead of a subcompact.

It's been years and years (15-20 years) since I have carried so I am a bit behind the times so it feels like I am a beginner all over again even though I'm not really. Fortunately I don't have the Belly issue (sorry guys) but I was seriously considering a holster in the small of my back. I'm rethinking that idea at this point. I even considered the shoulder holster but ruled it out because I would have to wear a coat/jacket ALL the time to conceal the shoulder holster.

 

[davidnssbm]

Not much remora holster love in this thread! Just stick it where ever your outfit permits!

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[fxdc]

If recall rite ur model 85 is a 38 snub Taurus .... Do what I did Bob the Hammer and put it in ur pocket and save the shoulder rig for a Full Size gun..... I'm recoving from a hip replacement so my 1911 rides in a Galco Miami Vice rig for now till I heal.

Then it back into a TED BOLCKER IWB WITH THUMB BREAK... Lost a gun during a scuffel Then the FIGHT OF MY LIFE was on !!!! And I am still here to say NEVER AGAIN WILL I HAVE A OPEN TOP HOLSTER. And was a top line mfg

 

[BigCat]

LCP with wallet holster in my back pocket. I get past pat downs and metal detector wands all the time. :ninja: