[Reno89519]

I carry either a 380 ACP or 9mm. The latter, smaller footprint than a typical 45 is still too big this time of year to conceal easily. I want concealed carry. Figure my 380 is just fine. Whether shot with a 380, 9mm, or 45, I don't think many people will walk away. I get 3-4 MOA at 45 feet so no loss of accuracy.

If you are carrying a 45, how do you do so with summer or warm weather attire?

[CGASMIA68]

If you are carrying a 45, how do you do so with summer or warm weather attire

Is that a pistol in your Speedo or are you just happy to see me?

[NY.SS-Bar9]

Kimber Ultra Carry is my current carry piece. I shoot it exceptionally well.

Just bought a M&P Shield because even the smaller .45 is too bulky for most warm weather CC.

[Mr. Douglas]

Open carry.

[suthener]

Springfield XDs with Fobus holster (outside waistband) baggy kind of thick pull over shirt. Prints a little but not real obvious. Very easy to get to, but not good retention. Wouldn’t get in a fight with it.

[smokingfrog]

** If you are carrying a 45, how do you do so with summer or warm weather attire? **

Use your “man purse”. ?

[Verbosus]

I agree with you.
My .45 is too big for concealed carry, and the .380 is the perfect size.
A .380 has plenty of stopping power.

[tumblindice]

“If you are carrying a 45, how do you do so with summer or warm weather attire?”

At your service.
I’m not that good a pistol shot so I carry something of a boat anchor, a CZ 97B (11 round .45) in a Black Arch IWB (which I didn’t find for years, btw, CZs, esp. the 97, are hard to find holsters) and a Springfield XDS .45 in a left hip pocket holster. in denim Carhartt shorts using a Perry belt clip-on suspenders from Walmart.
But the polyester—basically woven plastic strands—is a little rough on skin. If you search `Dutch suspenders’ you can get some nice surplus military cotton ones on Sportsmans Guide.
And with an oversize, stiff OCC black shirt, no printing.

[fireman15]

If you are carrying a 45, how do you do so with summer or warm weather attire?

Obviously, the 45 is a great caliber for putting bigger holes in your target, and bigger holes tend to bleed more profusely. But most 45s are more inconvenient to carry and the gun you don't have with you isn't going to be making any holes at all.

We collect vintage firearms and have several Nagant revolvers. They are an ancient design and do not stack up to modern guns by any measure. They are heavy, bulky, throw out a little 30 caliber projectile at less than 900 fps and more typically closer to 800 fps. Yet they were used to kill more people than probably any other hand gun in history, and because they are still one of the only revolvers that can be effectively silenced, the KGB used them for political assassinations until relatively modern times.

So it just goes to show you something, I am not quite sure what, but I think it shows that it is the individual pulling the trigger that decides the ultimate effectiveness of any firearm.

[Mogger]

If you are carrying a 45, how do you do so with summer or warm weather attire?

Drop polymer .45 Long Colt in pocket.

Carry.

Fits fine in a front blue jeans pocket.

[Chuckster]

If you are carrying a 45, how do you do so with summer or warm weather attire?

Easy. Wear a shirt over shorts with a sturdy belt securing a Colt Commander, IWB, and two spare magazines. I usually wear an Aloha shirt, but a loose t-shirt works just fine. I am 5'10" and 160 lbs. Not a big guy and I have no trouble concealing even a full size 1911. Just wear your shirt tails out. I am near 70 so I don't go around with my shirt off much anymore, nor do I wear "skinny jeans". The only real inconvenience is the weight. A good belt is a necessity.

[Comment Not Approved]

I carry an XDs in .45 and use an Alien Gear IWB holster. Forget it’s there sometimes it is so comfortable.

[Tijeras_Slim]

If you are carrying a 45, how do you do so with summer or warm weather attire?

Put a big russet potato in your shorts, they'll never notice the pistol.