Years ago, when I was younger and poorer, I suddenly had an unpleasant reason to start carrying a handgun, so I applied for my License to Carry.
Took my available rainy day money and drove to Wal Mart, bought a new stainless Rossi revolver in .38 Special, along with 50 FMJ rounds and 50 hollow points of some brand I don't remember. {Yep, back when Wal Mart sold handguns in this State. I was lusting after a Colt Officer's in their case, but it was beyond my reach $$ wise}
A stop at a local bait shop scored me an Uncle Mike's nylon holster and I started carrying the revolver under an untucked shirt. Far from optimum, but I was legally armed, and the Rossi was pretty darn good gun.
I've carried quite of few different guns in the interim, my favorite was probably an H&K P7 police trade in from Europe that I carried for several years. Right this moment I am toting an HK USPc 9mm in a Ryan Grizzle holster.