Dr. Steven Brule
Inactive
In short, work prohibits me from carrying. I like to carry a service sized handgun, like a Glock 19, but I can't be caught printing at work. I had a Glock 43, and hated it; My hands are too large to get a decent trigger press without contacting my support hand in the process.
I've recently entertained the idea of a Shield, as it seems to fit my large hands better, but it would still be a waistband gun. I have to keep my shirt tucked in at work and would prefer not to carry IWB. If I could find a good AIWB holster that allowed for a tucked shirt without worrying if I extend my arms or reach for something it will print I would not be opposed to the shield.
I've also been thinking about a pocket gun, the original double action LCP seems to be a solid choice. However, it's not exactly a fighting handgun like the Shield. I'm a pretty big guy, 6'1 200 pounds. The reason I like to carry a fighting handgun is because I have a dangerous line of work. Chances are, I will have to reach out to 7 yards or farther in a gunfight.
Are there any options out there that I've not yet considered, or should I just throw a single stack .380 in my pocket and at least be armed rather than not? I could get a nice cargo pocket holster and carry a larger pistol like the shield, but that would require that I wear cargo shorts or pants every day. As well, I'm not entirely confident that I could effectively draw from a velcro sealed cargo pocket in a life or death situation.
I've recently entertained the idea of a Shield, as it seems to fit my large hands better, but it would still be a waistband gun. I have to keep my shirt tucked in at work and would prefer not to carry IWB. If I could find a good AIWB holster that allowed for a tucked shirt without worrying if I extend my arms or reach for something it will print I would not be opposed to the shield.
I've also been thinking about a pocket gun, the original double action LCP seems to be a solid choice. However, it's not exactly a fighting handgun like the Shield. I'm a pretty big guy, 6'1 200 pounds. The reason I like to carry a fighting handgun is because I have a dangerous line of work. Chances are, I will have to reach out to 7 yards or farther in a gunfight.
Are there any options out there that I've not yet considered, or should I just throw a single stack .380 in my pocket and at least be armed rather than not? I could get a nice cargo pocket holster and carry a larger pistol like the shield, but that would require that I wear cargo shorts or pants every day. As well, I'm not entirely confident that I could effectively draw from a velcro sealed cargo pocket in a life or death situation.