What do you carry in T-shirt weather? Options

[Efergoh]

During the warmer months I carry an HK P7M8 in a Matt DelFatti IWB covered with a t-shirt. I sometimes sweat on it pretty heavily, so corrosion prevention is a full time job for me during the summer.

When it cools off, or if I have gotten too fat to wear my IWB, I pack an M9 in a DeSantis OWB.

[3wolves]

In tee shirt weather I mostly carry my SW 442 2" .38+p. with a blade-tech holster. It weighs 15 ozs. If I'm wearing a loose button up shirt I have the G-23 in a Blade-Tech. I Love those Blade Tech holsters. They aren't cheap, but worth every penny.

[danv1317]

PA get hot, but not AZ hot. I can usually still stash my glock 19 in a Milt Sparks IWB holster. If it does get super hot though, i just picked up a SW 642 that i need to figure out a rig to carry it in.

[CelticRaven]

Sometimes, like running to the store real quick in the summer, I use a fanny pack.

I bought one in bright blue. Then I sewed patches all over it; "I Hiked the Appalachian Trail", "Occoee River Outfitters", "Margaritaville Cafe", etc. I hung a Jimmy Buffett keychain from the ripcord. That not only gives me a larger target to grab for to initiate the draw, but it fits in with the theme of the fanny pack. I put no patches on it that were firearms related.

To me, it just doesn't look like a holster anymore, not like a plain black nylon one. Kinda the "hide it in plain sight" theory.

Shep, you ever heard cries of "OMG that hippie is gonna shoot me!" (IMG:http://www.snipersparadise.com/sniperchat/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:http://www.snipersparadise.com/sniperchat/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Ian McDevitt]

Sometimes, like running to the store real quick in the summer, I use a fanny pack.

I bought one in bright blue. Then I sewed patches all over it; "I Hiked the Appalachian Trail", "Occoee River Outfitters", "Margaritaville Cafe", etc. I hung a Jimmy Buffett keychain from the ripcord. That not only gives me a larger target to grab for to initiate the draw, but it fits in with the theme of the fanny pack. I put no patches on it that were firearms related.

To me, it just doesn't look like a holster anymore, not like a plain black nylon one. Kinda the "hide it in plain sight" theory.

Shep, you ever heard cries of "OMG that hippie is gonna shoot me!" (IMG:http://www.snipersparadise.com/sniperchat/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:http://www.snipersparadise.com/sniperchat/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Rgith now? It's a makarov or a Smith and Wesson J freame with CT grips on it. Mostly the Smith though..............

[Latewatch]

Glock 27 in IWB Holster or Fanny Pack w/ 1 spare mag and a Kel Tec P3AT in left hand front pocket.

[supertool73]

All year I carry a Kimber CDP pro, with two spare mags in a Wilson Combat Summer Companion. http://wilsoncombat.com/l_summer_companion.asp

[Tomcal]

I have a Glock 26, no grip extenders that I keep in a Blade-Tek paddle holster withe the PADDLE Removed. the holster then has enough bumps and ridges on it to gbreak up the outline of the gun. I can carry this in the front pocket of a pair of shorts, even with no shirt on, or in the front pocket of a business suit, and it looks like you have something in your pocket. But I have never had anyone, even my regular instructor, figure out what it is.

You have to tighen the holster on the gun pretty tight, so that the gun comes out with the holster on it; and you have to do a bit of practice pulling the holster off to make sure you don't laser your hand. Anyway, it works for me, it's not as fast as a belt holster, but it beats a fanny pack every time.

[bvlad2]

I carry a Glock 23 in an inside the waist band Milt Sparks and a American Derringer M-1 O/U .410 in a back pocket in a wallet holster I made for it. Depending on your build you can hide most any flat automaitc inside the waist band under a loose untucked t-shirt.

[Samurai]

Kahr P9, IWB. Spare mag in my pocket. In the winter, Kimber Custom Compact. I'm a little guy, so it has to be a single stack with a short grip.

[Guest_Schmidt_Rubin_*]

Kahr P9, IWB. Spare mag in my pocket. In the winter, Kimber Custom Compact. I'm a little guy, so it has to be a single stack with a short grip.

No Katana? (IMG:http://www.snipersparadise.com/sniperchat/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[sgleshot]

This probably wont help much, but due to my frame size I carry either my glock 21 or my Springfield armory 5" custom 1911. IWB Holster at about 3 O'clock. I carry it all day in my suit and when I get home I smash on a t-shirt and shorts and head out. No problem. I'm usually even able to carry a spare mag.

[Dihedral]

In the summer, fall and winter, I carry the only weapon my permit says I can-- my Sig 228, only I wear it with a custom inside the waist leather holster. The leather retains moisure, and is smelly at the end of the day, but I think it works better than plastic tupperwear stuff.

Try some Lotrimin or Tinactin solution, or a spray can. Rub it into the leather when it is dry. It will keep the fungus from ruining the leather. These are oily and preserve the leather like neatsfoot oil.

dihedral

[3BNRANGER]

I know there's a very long thread about your primary CCW piece but what do you carry in the summer? Here in the northeast your options change with the weather, the bulky, heavy pieces in the colder months are realistic when you wear enough clothes to cover it. My summer carry piece is the Walther PPK/S .380 auto. In either a Fobus or a belly band. It's a nice flat pistol.

Unfortunately, I'm hindered by my department's policy that our off-duty carry must be a Sig. I'm a larger guy, so I decided on the Sig P239. One note of caution, it is wise to stick with one particular piece due to "muscle memory", especially for those in law enforcement. Many departments (mine included) require you to carry the same operating action as your duty weapon. The last thing you want to happen in a high stress encounter is realizing you can't pull the trigger because you carried a model with a safety today instead of your normal carry.......FUBAR! (IMG:http://snipersparadise.com/sniperchat/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

[Strassur]

Hey, I have a few off duty weapons that I can rotate with depending on what I am wearing. If I am wearing hot summer clothing or going running, I carry my North American Arms .22 mag. I bought the larger handle that folds over and covers the trigger and has a belt clip. Great for swim shorts and a t-shirt or if you are on a PT run. Best case scenario if I am unable to carry my Glock 22 .40 cal, I like the sub compact version. Adam