Let's be honest...

[VUPDblue]

This is a good thread. Would it be too much to ask to keep it on track...?

 

[mustangmaniac92]

ok ok, If I do carry it for some ungodly reason, I still dont use a holster cause I cant find one that is even halfway concealable

 

[Pami]

ok ok, If I do carry it for some ungodly reason, I still dont use a holster cause I cant find one that is even halfway concealable

Then you're not trying to, or you're trying to conceal a rifle. I'm a relatively small person compared to most people on this board, and I probably wear my clothes tighter than any of them, and even I don't have a problem concealing my P250 when I want to. I know it's there, but the random people I'm passing by at the supermarket don't even notice it.

(My apologies to VUPDblue for getting off track on this one.)

 

[Cwood]

Always in a holster for me whether it's OWB or IWB

 

[Dogman]

ok ok, If I do carry it for some ungodly reason, I still dont use a holster cause I cant find one that is even halfway concealable

That's why a lot of us end up with a box full of holsters, if you can't conceal a gun in a holster your just not trying or your mind is playing games with you because you think everyone sees that your carrying.

 

[Marc]

holster 100%

 

[Bigum1969]

IWB holster for S&W M&P Compact and a pocket holster for Kahr PM9.

Always in a holster.

 

[Bubbajms]

I can recall one time that I had my firearm on my person and it wasn't in a holster..

I heard glass breaking late one night, and I slipped out with my old P89 and a flashlight to investigate. It turned out to be a motor-vehicle accident in my yard, and the gentleman inside was bleeding pretty badly from the head. I put on the safety, tucked the ruger at about 5'oclock, and administered first aid until EMS arrived. LEOs took a statement and were on their way, no mention of the firearm whatsoever.

As far as actual carry, it's in a holster. I've got good holsters that I can slip on with just about anything, so why not??

 

[mustangmaniac92]

I'd probably have to agree with you guys on the "feeling like everyone can tell your concealing" thing. I'm sure that it's more of a mental thing for me, but are there any good recomendations for a 4" xd .40???

 

[Bubbajms]

Hundreds of recommendations - it depends on what you like and what works for you..

If there was one holster that worked for everybody, there wouldn't be so many holster manufacturers, now would there??

 

[mustangmaniac92]

LOL point taken BUBBA!!

 

[Coach]

75% of the time in a holster. Sometimes in the truck, sometimes I carry it in my shoulder bag without a holster. Sometimes in a pocket without a holster. Not always the same gun.

 

[sig-sweet]

Always in a holster is the safe way either carried on or stored. We are taught, ( everyone s should be anyway) that when we are removing our weapon from a holster that we index our trigger finger along the side of the slide of our auto or the barrel of a wheel gun. Placing a 'loose' weapon can be dangerous when we 'grab' for it. When we grab anything it's a motion with the entire hand grasping. It's a whole different muscle memory and the trigger can easily be activated during the movement of the weapon. The chance of accidental discharge increase tremendously. I am by no means an expert in this field, but the training I've had does cover scenarios’ like this. Anytime we train on, with or about weapons our instructors preach carrying and safety. Not preaching, hope it helps. Take care

 

[BloodEclipse]

The only time I dont is at 3am when someone is knocking at my door. Then I carry in my underwear waste band

You either have a small lightweight gun or a really tight waistband. If I tried to do that, the only thing I would accomplish is depantsing myself.
As for the OP 100% Holster.

 

[epsylum]

Always carry in a holster. I have never even tried Mexican carry, even unloaded just to see what it is like.

I also have never had a gun fall out of a holster ever.

 

[cosermann]

Holster 100% (unless is in the safe, or in a case, or in my hand).

There's no comparison. Keeps the gun cleaner. Protects the finish. Covers the trigger. Rides securely. More concealable. I've never seen anyone carry without a holster who wasn't almost constantly telegraphing the fact that they were carrying with little signature "adjustment" moves. If one knows what to look for, it's obvious.

Even the little cheap Uncle Mikes' soft neoprene holsters are better than nothing.

BTW - if you can't find a holster that is concealable, the problem may be your belt.

 

[Crimson]

Always in a holster when I am out of the house, even if it is in the vehicle.

 

[TomN]

I always carry in a holster, either OWB or IWB depending on my dress at the time. I tried Mexican carry a few times, but they always get mad and yell at me to put them down.

 

[glockguy07]

You either have a small lightweight gun or a really tight waistband. If I tried to do that, the only thing I would accomplish is depantsing myself.
As for the OP 100% Holster.

 

[Crystalship1]

I always carry in a holster, either OWB or IWB depending on my dress at the time. I tried Mexican carry a few times, but they always get mad and yell at me to put them down.