I've been carrying IWB for the past year, 1-2 o'clock position, strong side draw, a compact Ruger SR9c. Works great while standing and walking.
Problem is I can't draw it quick n smoothly while sitting in my car without shifting towards the driver side door, possibly towards a threat. FL is a conceal carry state only, so no open carry.
In the Fall, Winter, and Spring I've been considering wearing tight undershirts with a loose button up shirt over it, unbuttoned of course. A friend of mine does this year round, he carries his full-size 1911 .45 comfortably. I've been considering this set-up as well, gives me the option of carrying my 1911 or when my SR9c using the extended 17 round mag instead of the smaller 10 rounder.
His shoulder rig is a horizontal deal, I've been considering a vertical one for my 1911, and a smaller horizontal one for the Ruger. I used a horizontal shoulder holster in the Army, drawing the pistol from a Humvee or any vehicle was quick n easy.
What's your experience with shoulder holsters and civilian clothes? Pros n cons of vert vs horizontal? The vertical allows you to carry a longer pistol and reduses the chance of it falling out when getting something off the floor.
Problem is I can't draw it quick n smoothly while sitting in my car without shifting towards the driver side door, possibly towards a threat. FL is a conceal carry state only, so no open carry.
In the Fall, Winter, and Spring I've been considering wearing tight undershirts with a loose button up shirt over it, unbuttoned of course. A friend of mine does this year round, he carries his full-size 1911 .45 comfortably. I've been considering this set-up as well, gives me the option of carrying my 1911 or when my SR9c using the extended 17 round mag instead of the smaller 10 rounder.
His shoulder rig is a horizontal deal, I've been considering a vertical one for my 1911, and a smaller horizontal one for the Ruger. I used a horizontal shoulder holster in the Army, drawing the pistol from a Humvee or any vehicle was quick n easy.
What's your experience with shoulder holsters and civilian clothes? Pros n cons of vert vs horizontal? The vertical allows you to carry a longer pistol and reduses the chance of it falling out when getting something off the floor.