Delaware Concealed Carry Forum
CCW Methods & Issues => General CCW Discussion => Topic started by: lems902 on December 17, 2013, 01:25:22 PM
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Thought I would pick everyone's brains. What have you found to be the best CCW method when you just want to be dressed casually or comfortably. I haven't found a great solution for when I want to wear sweatpants, track pants, basketball shorts, etc. Most reliable / secure things I've seen require a sturdy belt.
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Everything you need to know can be learned from John McClane:
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(http://www.imfdb.org/images/thumb/b/bf/DH3_S%26W60.jpg/600px-DH3_S%26W60.jpg)
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I think that really depends on what your carrying. I wouldn't think of carrying mine without my belt just too heavy, then again it is a full frame XDm 3.8 carrying 17 rounds of 40 kinda makes it heavy. If you have something like an LCP I'd imagine it would be a bit easier to pocket carry with sweatpants.
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Casual=Tactical or Cargo pants/shorts
I never leave home in sweats, gym shorts etc.
In addition to the firearm I insist on having a reasonably secure place for a wallet, keys & phone.
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Casual=Tactical or Cargo pants/shorts
I never leave home in sweats, gym shorts etc.
In addition to the firearm I insist on having a reasonably secure place for a wallet, keys & phone.
Agreed. I never go out without pockets.
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I'm kind of a Wrangler Jeans guy and have been most of my life. I wear shorts and t-shirts from May thru November though, being retired. Even to church with a sport shirt. I usually wear my shirts out side with a t-shirt inside and a IWB holster. I use tank t's in the summer and crew t's in the winter. They keep my gun from being in direst contact with my skin. I carry 24/7 and have never had a problem with printing or someone complaining. I almost never open carry. Why would I with and De and PA CCW Permit.
After a while you get really uncomfortable if you have to go someplace where you can't carry. Just feel wrong, ya know?
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Although I have tried them I know of some who use a Belly Band.
http://bellybandccw.com/ (http://bellybandccw.com/)
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You can use a Remora as long as you aren't doing anything athletic
http://www.remoraholsterstore.com/no-clip-holster-iwb-s/1814.htm
Steve
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I also like the Remora. I have my HK P30 in it right now and it stays put. I do use a good belt that holds everything tight. I do no think the Remora would work with a full size pistol and just athletic shorts or sweatpants.
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I carry a full sized Ruger SR 9 in a belly band when I wear sweats. This is it:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003V0KHBS/ref=oh_details_o09_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It conceals well, but it has to be tight to be secure. Took some time to get used to it.
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Springfield XDS 9. OWB with untucked casual shirt in summer. Carhard vest in fall. Suit jacket when appropriate When real cold hoodie untucked under winter coat.
Found that I just don't like IWB
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Found that I just don't like IWB
Same here.
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I kinda wear/buy clothes to match the holister/gun, rather than buy holisters/guns to match clothes.
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VersaCarry. I use one for my Ruger LCR, and Springfield XDs
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Obviously there is no right answer to this question. It really is going to boil down to personal preference. The point about dressing to fit your carry style is in my opinion the best advice.
Taylor your dress to your carry style as JOET said.
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Goodwife bought a number of excellent items with CC in mind. Flannel lined long denim shirt. Covers OWB nicely. Also a pair of Vests.
She got from me OD green casual insulated jacket with handy inside pocket for Bodyguard.
She definately sees CC as golden opportunity to do a much needed upgrade to my wardrobe.
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Yup.. since we've started carrying the wife has bought me new short and long sleeve button up shirts and 1 size too small t-shirts to tuck behind the IWB holster. I've always worn t-shirts 1 size larger for comfort. The smaller Tees work great under a dressy pullover shirt. Lots of people said I'd be buying new pants 1 size larger but I've found no need for that even with my tighter jeans on the IWB holster still remains comfortable.
As for pocket carry in sweatpants and loose shorts I'd have to suggest an LCP and a small pocket holster.
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A Note: Using button up shirts is the way to go. I usually leave the bottom button open for easier access to draw. Also I find that if you wear plaid or shirts with some kind of design in it, it hides your gun better as the is not printing, like you may get with plain solid color shirts. And Camo is great too.
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jeans and long tailed shirt = holstered .40 or .380
shorts and long tailed shirt = holstered .380
shorts and t-shirt = pocketed .380
swim trunks no shirt = .22 freedom arms in pocket
or anytime
holster fanny pack with whatever.