Concealed Carry.

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Neo

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I have some questions for you experienced "Concealed Carriers".

First of all, let me give you a little background info.

I am going into LE, an am attending a Reserve class being put on by our community college. But the only downside to the whole thing is I have to put myself through the class, witch in turn meens, use my own money :mad:. All said and done the total should end up somewhere around $2100. So, the pistol I chose is a Beretta 96FS. I love the pistol. But the class has depleated my cash supply for a while. Witch meens I will have to carry this pistol for my concealed weapon. Witch, mind you, I have no complaints about. Antisipating this, I purchased a Passport univeral holster that can be modified to inside the pants or carried on the belt etc... But, because of work, I can't carry it in the office.

I am 6'05" tall and 215lbs. So, concealing the weapon isn't to hard. Being as how I'm not over weight :D. Also, living in Washington, flannel is a highly accepted type of overshirt, due to the weather and grunge steriotype. But, having to remove the holster so often in a day is hard. Especially if it is "in the pants". I have considered getting a paddle holster, such as a Bianchi model (What can I say, I like the "Accumold" fit). So, does any one have any opinions on this type of holster? Are they harder to conceal? Etc...

Also, sence I am a little new at concealing my pistol and don't want to be accused of 'printing'. So, if veteran carrier's have any ideas, hints, tips and tricks please, let me know. The class will give some advice, but I would like to hears some from people who have been carrying for a while.

Thanks in advance for any advice posted!


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"Do not fear handguns, respect them."
 
You might consider getting a Blade-Tech IWB with J-hooks. Conceals well, Kydex is a great holster material, and it comes off easily when you want it to.

I find that for my build (5'10", 200#), IWB carry works best when the gun is behind my strong-side hip. The butt holds close against my back, keeping printing to a minimum, and it doesn't stick out like it does on my side.

Flannel is good for an overshirt, but what do you do when it's too warm? A bellyband might work for you, although the 96 is maybe too big for that.

HTH. :)

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"If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance."
-- Samuel Johnson
 
As a fellow Northwesterner, we are a lucky bunch when it comes to CCW. We can carry full size auto's in complete stealth most of the year. The only problem I see about your method of carry is the clip holster. That is not a very good carry method if you are serious about defending yourself. You need a tight belt holster, like a high ride. It can be strong side or cross draw. It must be fixed to your garment and the holster must fit the firearm securely.

I know, I know, there are going to be many that say, "I carry a clip holster and it works fine". Lets just say, clip holsters are not the best method to carry defensively.

Robert
 
Neo, I carried a Beretta 96 as my first handgun, and I still carry it occasionally. I got a blade-tech IWB holster for it, and it has worked out very well. I got one for my USPc.45, too, which is my current carry firearm. I'm of similar build (6' 215lbs),
and I wear an overshirt to hide the weapon.
 
Neo, don't overlook belt slide holsters. They don't detach as quickly as paddle-style holsters, but if you need to go without a gun, you can just remove the gun from the holster and leave the holster on the belt. They don't take up much space, and many of them look like pager or cell-phone carriers (the very nice black nylon Galco belt slides, now discontinued of course, are recognizable as holsters only to people who know something about them).

[This message has been edited by David Roberson (edited February 25, 2000).]
 
Take a look at the Galco SOB (small of back) holster. Very concealable, and quite comfortable. They dont require "adjusting' when you sit down or get in or out of a car. and draw is still pretty fast.
-John
 
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