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re: CC Question
Posted on 2/13/13 at 5:05 pm to lsuj2006
Posted on 2/13/13 at 5:05 pm to lsuj2006
lsuj,
Welcome to the world of concealed carry. Reflect on your responsibilities and practice a lot and you'll be fine. You pose some good questions.
I carry a number of guns IWB. It's most comfortable for me to have my IWB carry pants waist size about 1" larger than usual. My cc guns are pretty thin, all <1" in thickness. I don't know how the LCR will fit you for IWB carry, though. Only you can find that out.
As far as alternatives to IWB carry, I've never used ankle carry. I have a close friend who started out w/ it, but quickly stopped it; it was very uncomfortable for him.
I use IWB and pocket carry. Started out mostly tucking my shirts, but now mostly carry untucked. The LCR is small enough and light enough that pocket carry may work for you. It will depend on your pants and how comfortable it is to you. I have a Kel-Tec P3-AT that I fits nicely in all pockets except blue jeans. I have a Kel-Tec PF9 that I can pocket carry w/ most slacks and all cargo type pants.
As far as holsters, lots of folks like Kydex or Kydex/leather holsters for IWB use. Personally, I prefer leather. I can personally recommend the following holster makers:
LINK I use their rear pocket holster to cc my PF9 in the right front pocket.
I cc the P3-AT in a pocket holster from Woolfe Gun Leather. I use their "Lone Wolf-T" for a Commander 1911. LINK
I use a Remora Holster for IWB carry of an Officer 1911. It's very easy and fast to put it on. It's surprisingly effective. Mine is the non-tuckable version. I've always thought a Remora could do double duty for IWB and pocket carry, but haven't tried it for pocket carry.
Crossbreed, White Hat, Comp-Tac and a number of others are well respected w/ Kydex or hybrid holsters.
As already mentioned, get a good HOLSTER belt. For casual wear, I use Wilderness Instructor belts.
Good luck and let us know what you end up using.
Welcome to the world of concealed carry. Reflect on your responsibilities and practice a lot and you'll be fine. You pose some good questions.
quote:
is it possible to carry in your waistband without buying a whole new wardrobe? If not what would you do? Ankle carry? Would the OB be kind enough to give me some CC holster suggestions?
I carry a number of guns IWB. It's most comfortable for me to have my IWB carry pants waist size about 1" larger than usual. My cc guns are pretty thin, all <1" in thickness. I don't know how the LCR will fit you for IWB carry, though. Only you can find that out.
As far as alternatives to IWB carry, I've never used ankle carry. I have a close friend who started out w/ it, but quickly stopped it; it was very uncomfortable for him.
I use IWB and pocket carry. Started out mostly tucking my shirts, but now mostly carry untucked. The LCR is small enough and light enough that pocket carry may work for you. It will depend on your pants and how comfortable it is to you. I have a Kel-Tec P3-AT that I fits nicely in all pockets except blue jeans. I have a Kel-Tec PF9 that I can pocket carry w/ most slacks and all cargo type pants.
As far as holsters, lots of folks like Kydex or Kydex/leather holsters for IWB use. Personally, I prefer leather. I can personally recommend the following holster makers:
LINK I use their rear pocket holster to cc my PF9 in the right front pocket.
I cc the P3-AT in a pocket holster from Woolfe Gun Leather. I use their "Lone Wolf-T" for a Commander 1911. LINK
I use a Remora Holster for IWB carry of an Officer 1911. It's very easy and fast to put it on. It's surprisingly effective. Mine is the non-tuckable version. I've always thought a Remora could do double duty for IWB and pocket carry, but haven't tried it for pocket carry.
Crossbreed, White Hat, Comp-Tac and a number of others are well respected w/ Kydex or hybrid holsters.
As already mentioned, get a good HOLSTER belt. For casual wear, I use Wilderness Instructor belts.
Good luck and let us know what you end up using.
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Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:23 pm to bapple
Ok..learned something today. I don't own a 1911 (yet)...didn't know about the single action on it. I'm mostly a long gun guy with the exception of the Ruger 9mm (P94DC) that I have.
Waiting for all this BS to settle down..then looking at either Springfield or Kimber 1911s plus gotta get the wife something for her CC.
Waiting for all this BS to settle down..then looking at either Springfield or Kimber 1911s plus gotta get the wife something for her CC.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:44 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
Is OWB an option for the OP?
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:06 pm to lsuj2006
Another CC question - how much does the average course cost?
Posted on 2/13/13 at 9:49 pm to shutterspeed
quote:
Is OWB an option for the OP?
The problem is I usually tuck my shirts in...
Posted on 2/13/13 at 10:56 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:
Another CC question - how much does the average course cost?
The paperwork itself is about $125 so add that to whatever course you take.
My course was $125 at Precision so it came out to a clean $250.
Others range from $50-$125. It just depends on your instructor.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 10:57 pm to bapple
Can you take the class before you're 21 and wait an get the license when you turn 21? My brother turns 21 in April and was wondering about this?
Posted on 2/13/13 at 11:02 pm to JAB528
quote:
Can you take the class before you're 21 and wait an get the license when you turn 21? My brother turns 21 in April and was wondering about this?
Yea you can. But I think there's only a certain amount of time your certificate from class is valid for you to actually get the permit. Just be sure you do it in the right time window. It would suck to take the class and for it to be nullified because your bro took too long to get it.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 11:03 pm to bapple
Yeah, that's what we were worried about.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 5:42 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
quote:
I don't own a 1911
Posted on 2/14/13 at 5:56 am to KingRanch
KR:
You are telling me that 5" Kimber doesn't print?
That grip has to show through a shirt. I can see my G22 and the grip profile is very similar. I have a Galco holster similar to what you have as well.
Edit: Well played Choirboy.
You are telling me that 5" Kimber doesn't print?
That grip has to show through a shirt. I can see my G22 and the grip profile is very similar. I have a Galco holster similar to what you have as well.
Edit: Well played Choirboy.
This post was edited on 2/14/13 at 5:57 am
Posted on 2/14/13 at 5:57 am to NimbleCat
KR is gonna puke because you somehow just compared a glock to a 1911
Posted on 2/14/13 at 8:36 am to Choirboy
plus a few $ for passport photo's and fingerprints.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 9:30 am to lsuj2006
Some IWB holsters are made so you can tuck your shirt in. Crossbreed, etc...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:14 am to lsuj2006
quote:
The problem is I usually tuck my shirts in...
I used to ALWAYS tuck in my shirts. Now that I've been cc a while, I've gradually become more comfortable leaving shirts untucked, especially for casual wear. In addition, I wear a lot more sweaters than before. A holster that allows one to tuck the shirt is a great option. Nevertheless, I find myself wearing my tuckable holsters UNtucked more and more. I've even played w/ the idea of buying an OWB holster.
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