I've been a Concealed Carry Permit holder since I was 21, and have carried many different handguns, big or small, throughout the years. Living in Florida, I've had to dress lightly due to the temperature. Here's some of the set ups that have worked best for me over the years:
S&W M&P40c, Galco Summer Comfort holster, Dickies leather belt. No extra mags. (I used this set up for 3 years before moving on to other options.)
Ruger LCP, Desantis Nemesis pocket holster. No belt needed. 1 extra mag in another pocket. (Deep concealment and quick and light set up. Was an easy go to option to grab when heading out the door.)
Glock 23, Don Hume JIT slide holster, Crossbreed leather belt. No spare magazine. (I ended up trading my M&P40C for the Glock. I like the trigger and profile better. OWB worked best for me.)
Current EDC Rig: Springfield XDS 9, Cook OWB Clip Holster, Wilderness Instructor 5 stitch belt, 1 extra mag in carrier. (I've moved away from the .40s&w and onto 9mm. The belt replaced my old crossbreed leather belt and is super sturdy. Holster is tight to the body but comes on and off quickly but securely.)
Here's some firearms that I carried but eventually changed out due to either size, weight, or difficulty to conceal:
Ruger P95: I could only appendix carry this block on my 32 inch waist 10 years ago. Good gun though.
GP100 4 inch: Good for open carry in the woods only, I can CC it, but it's a heavy beast.
S&W shield: Never got a good holster for it and I tried several. Ended up selling it to a buddy for what I paid.
Due to the FL heat and my overall size(5'11 and a 34 inch waist) I've come to enjoy owb high riding holsters on a solid belt the best.
What are you past experiences and old carry rigs? Where did you start and what has your EDC/CC evolved into?
-Sig
S&W M&P40c, Galco Summer Comfort holster, Dickies leather belt. No extra mags. (I used this set up for 3 years before moving on to other options.)
Ruger LCP, Desantis Nemesis pocket holster. No belt needed. 1 extra mag in another pocket. (Deep concealment and quick and light set up. Was an easy go to option to grab when heading out the door.)
Glock 23, Don Hume JIT slide holster, Crossbreed leather belt. No spare magazine. (I ended up trading my M&P40C for the Glock. I like the trigger and profile better. OWB worked best for me.)
Current EDC Rig: Springfield XDS 9, Cook OWB Clip Holster, Wilderness Instructor 5 stitch belt, 1 extra mag in carrier. (I've moved away from the .40s&w and onto 9mm. The belt replaced my old crossbreed leather belt and is super sturdy. Holster is tight to the body but comes on and off quickly but securely.)
Here's some firearms that I carried but eventually changed out due to either size, weight, or difficulty to conceal:
Ruger P95: I could only appendix carry this block on my 32 inch waist 10 years ago. Good gun though.
GP100 4 inch: Good for open carry in the woods only, I can CC it, but it's a heavy beast.
S&W shield: Never got a good holster for it and I tried several. Ended up selling it to a buddy for what I paid.
Due to the FL heat and my overall size(5'11 and a 34 inch waist) I've come to enjoy owb high riding holsters on a solid belt the best.
What are you past experiences and old carry rigs? Where did you start and what has your EDC/CC evolved into?
-Sig