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Concealed carry help #6122063
01/11/18 10:14 PM
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Tattoodlineman Offline OP
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Trapper friends with CC permit, need some help choosing a CC pistol for myself.
I do not have much experience with pistols, And I have only had my permit for a year. I only own one pistol and it’s the only one I have ever fired in my life. (LC9s)

After a near death experience I had before I decided to get my permit, I would like a pistol to suit me for an up close encounter, should the need ever arise.
I’m a skinny redneck and don’t wear baggy clothing.
Any recommendations?
Do you like to carry inside waistband, pocket, exc...?
I’m seeing a lot of different holsters for carrying concealed on the market but not sure which one would be best for me.

It would be nice to be able to try the (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) gun before I dump hundreds of $, but all the gunshops around me don’t allow you to try the pistol before you purchase.
I am signed up for one on one self defense training classes with a retired police officer next month, so I would like to start practicing and be acclimated with my weapon somewhat, before my training.

Looking for advice



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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122071
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I carry mine in the side cargo pocket. Have back problems and can't wear a belt holster. Taurus 380. Maybe not the best access but can get to it pretty easily

Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122080
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The cloths you choose is as important or even more so than the holster you choose. Buy one size up in pants and shirts, winter time carry is easy with an inside pocket of your coat.


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122082
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Find a shop that does let you try the merchandise. Until you handle one, feel it, the fit to your hand, the style of action etc, you should not be dwelling on the holster.
Who cares how or where you carry it if it is not a tool you can naturally handle and use in a hurry.

Osky


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122087
01/11/18 10:29 PM
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If you have an LC9s now, is that not to your liking for CC ?


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122089
01/11/18 10:30 PM
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I have a inside the waistband holster. Smith & Wesson Shield in .45 Auto. Very happy with it.

Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122092
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The new LC9's with the new trigger are a nice shooting pistol.


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: white17] #6122103
01/11/18 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted By: white17
If you have an LC9s now, is that not to your liking for CC ?


Not really sure. Judge just granted me my concealed so I haven’t purchased any type of concealed holster for it yet.


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122107
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Oh so you are more in the market for a holster rather than a new gun. I understand now.


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Osky] #6122108
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Originally Posted By: Osky
Find a shop that does let you try the merchandise. Until you handle one, feel it, the fit to your hand, the style of action etc, you should not be dwelling on the holster.
Who cares how or where you carry it if it is not a tool you can naturally handle and use in a hurry.

Osky


I found a place an hour and half drive away that let’s you test the gun, but they charge $75 cleaning fee.


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122109
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I go between a glock 43 and a sig p938. Love them both. I’m not a huge guy eaither so I feel your pain about finding something that’s comfortable and doesn’t print. Whatever you do choose, make sure you’re extremely proficient in drawing and shooting it. If the time comes, you’ll only have a split second. Make sure you’re like a machine.

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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: white17] #6122118
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Originally Posted By: white17
Oh so you are more in the market for a holster rather than a new gun. I understand now.


Sorry if I confused. But yeah looking for recommendations for new gun, as well as what kind of concealed holster someone with CC experience would recommend for someone my build ( or lack of!)


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122128
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Well I use a Milt Sparks Versa Max 2. It is an IWB holster and the best I have used. I tried a few before finally finding one I like.

Your LC9s should be ok if you are comfortable with it and can shoot it. Does it fit your hand ? Do you understand how the gun operates ? Does it feel 'safe' when you handle it? Do you like or dislike the double action ?


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122133
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I carry a shield 9 iwb or owb under belt in a CYA holster. Really like the CYA holster. They are made in the USA by Veterans.

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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122136
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I'm skinny too I like my Sticky holster. Stickys are designed to carry your gun iwb or in pocket. I wear mine iwb as my shield 45 takes up my jean front pocket but fits perfectly in the back pocket.
The thing I'm starting to not like is the reholstering (especially in a hurry or drills) and after awhile you gotta clean the holster or the gun slips easily.

Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122139
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Performance Center Smith and Wesson Shield. In .40 or 9mm Great carry weapon. I carry mine OWB and my wife carries hers IWB (.40) Very accurate for a small frame

Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122145
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One of my CC is also a S & W shield in .40, I shoot it well.


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Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122157
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I am a 1911 fan. So I go with either a sig p238, p938, or kimber ultra carry. I had a local guy use my pistols for the holster molds and carry them outside the waist high and tight. The ultra and the 238 are both small enough they practically conceal themselves.

Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122159
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Kel-Tec P3A-T in a wallet holster. Rides in my back pocket. I call it my American Express, I don't leave home without it. In fact, I have carried it all day, every day for about 10 years.

Re: Concealed carry help [Re: Tattoodlineman] #6122163
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Love my Kahr PM45 with my white hat holster or summer time I use a Ace Case belly band holster being 5’7 and 145 pounds I can wear shorts and t-shirt

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