I recently traded a Walther PPK/S (plus some $) for a Kimber Ultra Carry, which is virtually the same size and weighs a tad less. I'm discovering I carry the Kimber on a day-to-day basis a lot more. I think this is in part because I feel more confident that a single .45 shot to the chest would stop someone, where a .380 shot might require multiple hits and/or a genuine bullseye.
I have not yet purchased a specific holster for the Kimber because I am now discovering a whole new set of questions. Like where to stash the thing. The location changes for different situations.
In a car, I find the best place for carry is under my belt on my left hip (next to the driver door) which requires a cross draw, but the gun is still easily accessible.
In the office and on the street, if I don't have a jacket on, I carry it in my right pants pocket because I don't want the butt sticking out in public. It's less retrievable, but causes way too many conversations if not concealed totally
With a coat on I put it behind my back, so I can leave the coat open. If on my left hip hear, the butt shows from the front.
With a sweater or vest on I carry in the car position, left side, cross draw, because I have total concealment.
Although the 1911 is fairly safe in the "cocked and locked" position, I have to date only worn it that way on my left hip. I started out with it somewhat more forward above my groin, but decided against that after imagining the consequences of an AD.
WHAT OTHER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS HAVE YOU COME UP WITH FOR CONCEALMENT AND RETRIEVAL?
I have not yet purchased a specific holster for the Kimber because I am now discovering a whole new set of questions. Like where to stash the thing. The location changes for different situations.
In a car, I find the best place for carry is under my belt on my left hip (next to the driver door) which requires a cross draw, but the gun is still easily accessible.
In the office and on the street, if I don't have a jacket on, I carry it in my right pants pocket because I don't want the butt sticking out in public. It's less retrievable, but causes way too many conversations if not concealed totally
With a coat on I put it behind my back, so I can leave the coat open. If on my left hip hear, the butt shows from the front.
With a sweater or vest on I carry in the car position, left side, cross draw, because I have total concealment.
Although the 1911 is fairly safe in the "cocked and locked" position, I have to date only worn it that way on my left hip. I started out with it somewhat more forward above my groin, but decided against that after imagining the consequences of an AD.
WHAT OTHER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS HAVE YOU COME UP WITH FOR CONCEALMENT AND RETRIEVAL?