How do you conceal carry? (recommend me a holster)

I dislike IWB especially for revolvers, I find them uncomfortable and often hard to reholster in. I have been using the Don Hume J.I.T. for most of my carry needs for the past few years. They are simple, secure, fast, and hold the firearm tight to the body to help concealment. I use them for K and N frame S&Ws as well as for my Detective Special. I carry in them daily and have never had a complaint. I wear the Colt crossdraw (they are a 100% vertical holster allowing this to be done) and am fast with it either strong hand or with a weakhand twist draw.

As you can see they conceal very well...that is a N Frame on my right side and a Colt on my left, this is standard everyday carry for me (PF-9 is in my pocket)
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Blade-tech makes a fine kydex IWB holster, but I would recommend going with the belt loops instead of the j-hooks as the latter tends to crack over time. I probably have 10 such holsters for various guns.

I would prefer to carry the Taurus in the pocket, then carry your extra EDC items in a small pouch or holster type deal on your belt. This way, the gun remains well concealed (as IWB carry often prints, and sometimes your shirt jumps up and reveals the gun, edit - and is much less comfy than pocket carry). Plus, you can still keep your hand on the gun in your pocket and no one knows the difference. JMO.

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Good suggestions on the holsters. I've got to look into some of these too. Right now it's an Uncle Mikes #4 for the pocket or their IWB hoslter for my S&W 642. Note: the #4 is larger than the prescribed #3 for the J frame, but it stays put better and the corners eventually fold over a little to help keep the gun more secure. Works.

There is no reason to not carry at least one extra speedloader. 5 shots will probably get the job done, but an extra reload is dang cheap insurance for the space it takes up. The Safariland is quick under stress and compact.
 
I've been carrying for 33 years and I know lots of people who carry. I don't know any 2 people who carry exactly the same way, and like other people I know who carry, I have a whole drawer full of unused holsters. You need to try on a holster to see if it is comfortable for you That said, I'm pretty partial to Galco holsters, ever since they were Jackass Leather Co.
 
NO HOLSTER!

i carry a glock 19 with a clipdraw clip, IWB when i'm in the united states. works great, and probably the most concealable option that you can get. it's comfortable, simple, not bulky, inexpensive, and reliable. the only issue some people feel is the lack of trigger cover-- the trigger will be exposed when you carry in your pants, and some people argue it can get snagged resulting in a negligent discharge.

i do not believe this is an issue because the trigger well is lined up behind my belt, so it's not readily exposed to being snagged on anything. i also always carry in "amber" status, that is mag in the well with no bullet in the chamber. i carry my glock with the trigger pulled back, all the time, to ensure to me the carry status.


if you are carrying a weapon without corrosion-resistant treatment, like glock's "tenifer" or springfield armory "melonite" finish, sweat and corrosion issues may arise due to the weapon's frequent direct contact with skin and moisture. but i've had no issues in the past.
 
Does anyone have any experience with the Don Hume H715M W/C Clip-On IWB Holster? I am thinking of buying one for my Taurus Millennium Pro .45.
 
Midget said:
NO HOLSTER!


i do not believe this is an issue because the trigger well is lined up behind my belt, so it's not readily exposed to being snagged on anything. i also always carry in "amber" status, that is mag in the well with no bullet in the chamber. i carry my glock with the trigger pulled back, all the time, to ensure to me the carry status.
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I very heartedly disagree with this carry mode, it can be far too difficult to chamber a round if you are grabbed by an assailant. When I do training in self-defense classes every now and then we will have an individual that thinks carrying condition one is best. It only takes a 30 second demo to show why it is the worst way to carry. I know people say they can work the slide one handed by using their belt, pocket, whatever to work the slide and I know it can be done when left alone. However try it with a 200 pound guy hanging onto your arm and swinging you around by it and I guarantee you will never get it into action.

David E...no it doesn't. Some people will never find any IWB comfortable and at 50 I do have love handles that make holstering in them difficult. I have been carrying for over 30 years and have never found an IWB holster I could live with and I have tried quite a few, I am sure all of them were not improperly made...lol.
 
Actually, I frequently carry on a separate gunbelt and find that very much more comfortable than any other way.
 
I, too, carry in a Comp-Tac C-TAC. It's comfortable, and the clips allow for wide array of cants and depths. My C-TAC is the "slide" version for 1911s. The muzzle end of the holster is open to accommodate various slide lengths. It works very well.
 
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When I do training in self-defense classes every now and then we will have an individual that thinks carrying condition one is best.
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To clarify, "Condition One" means carrying chamber loaded, hammer cocked, safety on. This can also mean a DA semi-auto chamber loaded, hammer down, safety or decocker off.

David E...no it doesn't.
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Yes, it does !

Some people will never find any IWB comfortable
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True. Some people, no matter what, cannot tolerate IWB carry. But many of those people have never done it right. IE; buying larger pants, using a proper holster, the proper gun choice, or maybe not even giving it an honest chance. (A .500 Magnum might be a little much.) What I've found the most is, the holster wasn't designed properly or carried properly. ( worn at 3 oclock sucks! Try it at 4 oclock instead) For me, the deciding factor in determining if someone can carry IWB is if they can tolerate the gun ALONE inside their waistband. If so, they can tolerate the gun in a KyTac BraveHeart. If you cannot, then no IWB holster will work.

and at 50 I do have love handles that make holstering in them difficult.
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Leather holsters eventually collapse when you draw the gun. Been there, done that. I favor properly formed and designed kydex rigs for IWB. These remain open, allowing easy reholstering. If you're too, ah, portly, then your, ah, portliness might overflow into the empty holster causing an issue......

I have been carrying for over 30 years and have never found an IWB holster I could live with and I have tried quite a few, I am sure all of them were not improperly made...lol.
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I don't know what you've tried, but you might be surprised. There are several popular brand name holsters out there that are lacking in some aspects........some of them in a major way. Why? There are several reasons, but sometimes, it's just for ease of manufacture.

All that said, I'm glad you found a way that that works for you !! :thumbup:

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