simonsez
09-14-2012, 09:40 PM
I will get to my question after I extol the virtues of this forum. I have been a member on here for quite some time now and I have learned so much! (Good job Todd and others) I have maybe posted once due to the fact that I am a novice and don't have much to contribute. The people of this forum have helped me to formulate my mindset on CCW prior to my state even allowing it. Kudos to Governor Walker for getting it and much more done! I'm coming to you guys and gals who have more experience to get your help in solving my problem.
I currently carry a m&p9c with manual safety in a comp-tac mtac holster at about 2:00. I love the set up and it conceals well under an un-tucked shirt. The problem is that when I have to tuck in my shirt, (I wear a shirt and tie generally to church-no suit jacket) this set up will not fly. I have tried putting the unloaded un-holsterd m&p behind my belt and there is no holster made that will allow me to conceal that gun with a tucked in shirt. It looks like a huge bulge in my waistline. I am about 5' 10" 155lbs size 32" waist.
There are soooo many options here. The main thing with going to a different gun is it must go bang EVERY time! I don't want anything less than a .38+P. I really wanted to stick with the m&p platform (shield) for muscle memory and training, but i really think that is still too big. I am also concerned that a iwb tuckable with j-hooks, c hooks or regular belt clips would stick out like a sore thumb on my waist, and I don't trust any other style of concealed clip like velcro to stay in place during the draw. I really like the idea of pocket carry and have considered a change to a revolver in a pocket holster for those occasions, (LCR or j-frame) but I have never shot a revolver and would want to try one out before I purchased one. I also like it because having a hand in a pocket draws no attention. I do not want to ankle carry anything because I just don't think its quick enough access in a self defense situation.
Re-reading through my post makes it look like I've eliminated all kinds of equipment already and that's not exactly true. I just have an idea of what I want...sort of...I think.:confused: For those of you that are still reading I thank you in advance for your wealth of knowledge. Lay it on me!
I currently carry a m&p9c with manual safety in a comp-tac mtac holster at about 2:00. I love the set up and it conceals well under an un-tucked shirt. The problem is that when I have to tuck in my shirt, (I wear a shirt and tie generally to church-no suit jacket) this set up will not fly. I have tried putting the unloaded un-holsterd m&p behind my belt and there is no holster made that will allow me to conceal that gun with a tucked in shirt. It looks like a huge bulge in my waistline. I am about 5' 10" 155lbs size 32" waist.
There are soooo many options here. The main thing with going to a different gun is it must go bang EVERY time! I don't want anything less than a .38+P. I really wanted to stick with the m&p platform (shield) for muscle memory and training, but i really think that is still too big. I am also concerned that a iwb tuckable with j-hooks, c hooks or regular belt clips would stick out like a sore thumb on my waist, and I don't trust any other style of concealed clip like velcro to stay in place during the draw. I really like the idea of pocket carry and have considered a change to a revolver in a pocket holster for those occasions, (LCR or j-frame) but I have never shot a revolver and would want to try one out before I purchased one. I also like it because having a hand in a pocket draws no attention. I do not want to ankle carry anything because I just don't think its quick enough access in a self defense situation.
Re-reading through my post makes it look like I've eliminated all kinds of equipment already and that's not exactly true. I just have an idea of what I want...sort of...I think.:confused: For those of you that are still reading I thank you in advance for your wealth of knowledge. Lay it on me!