Posted on 10/12/2006 2:16:46 PM PDT by Chasaway
Sorry for the vanity, but I need some input from my peeps in the FR 'hood.
I run a company that provides temporary labor, (a kind of "labor hall") and a lot of the laborers that are in and out of the place are druggies, gang-bangers, ex-offenders, etc., and well, uhm...I really think it'd be best if they don't know I'm carrying. If they do find out, I want it to be the biggest surprise they ever got.
I mostly wear my shirts tucked in and I haven't found a "waistband" holster that's practical for how I work and where I am most of the time. Down here in South Texas, a jacket is rarely called for and I’m inside a lot anyway. So, I'm having a hard time carrying concealed as often and as regularly as I want.
So I'm thinking that an ankle holster might be the best bet for me.
I'm usually wearing jeans and boots (Ropers, not lace-ups), although I do spend some time in khakis and shoes. My carry gun is a Springfield Armory XD Subcompact (3") in .40 caliber. The pistol's small, but it ain't teensy, so I'm looking for an ankle holster solution that will work for both the boot and the shoe scenarios.
I'd really appreciate any advice, comments and personal experience on this (including specific models) that I can get.
Thanks gobs.
Charlie
(BTW, just in case you’re wondering…I LOVE this gun! Shoots way better than I do and eats everything I’ve fed it!)
See my photograph on my profile page.
The keyword BANGLIST has been added to this thread. You will now reach the majority of the FR shooting crowd.
Yay!
Now THAT'S something I need to remember!
Thanks.
I carry that one too in a little nylon pocket holster to keep it from getting dirty. It works in shorts or any pants you want.
Rumor is that KelTec is coming out with a single stack 9mm that's almost the same size.
That'll be fun! The 380 pops pretty big, though. I run Speer Gold Dot through it and it kicks pretty good. Darn accurate little fella, though...
Actually KelTec has announced the 9 on their website, they just haven't given a ship date. It's been up there for quite a while.
Re: Para one of your post.
I own and operate a small, rural grocery store. I carry my Beretta 92FS Compact either stuffed down the front of my pants behind my apron or behind me in a Galco MOB. Everybody knows I'm carrying and it's actually a "preventive" measure. I haven't been bothered in the 5 years I've been here because all the malcontents (and potential malcontents) KNOW not to mess with me. You might want to rethink your strategy of not letting them know you're armed.
Yeah, the PF-9. It is a little bigger, but not much. I'm anxious to see one.
There's also this
http://thunderwear.com/holsters.asp
There is such a thing as pocket carry which sounds like what you need.
Here is a site for just such a holster:
http://www.pocketholsters.com/
Since your attire is so informal, you might also consider buying some shirts designed to wear outside your pants. Bulky enough, then you could go for an Inside Waistband holster or a OWB pancake style.
Chasaway, Im in TX too and understand your concerns. Its hard to hide went its 105!
when I cant conceal a 40 in summer I carry this
Polish P-64 in 9x18 makarov in the small of my back
Its thin and small and conceals well with shorts and a Tshirt, but is only 6 +1 and has an atrocious double action trigger. The Good news is the single action trigger is OUTSTANDING!
A Minor addition of sewing a loop inside the pocket will allow the holster to clip securely deep in a pants pocket
LoL! seriously it covers and breaks up the printing problem. I see folks in those shirts in a differnt view nowadays. L0L
Ever thought of an open carry fixed blade knife on the waistband? I've go a KaBar TDI, it holsters and draws like a firearm.
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