How do you carry it?
 

What's your method of carry?

My vote... strong side hip. :D

Strong side hip. I'm not very fond of thigh rigs.

Crossdraw for drivers at times.

Strong side hip, Preferrably IWB

Strong side hip, same as duty belt.....muscle memory.

Guy's arguments against thigh rigs have had a profound impact and caused me to take a good look at how I carry a sidearm at work. I have since then went and bought a slightly dropped holster, more low hip vs thigh just to accomodate the draw when in full kit.

What arguments? Where?

Strong side hip although a spare holster on the main line vest/armor is great for vehicular work and/or retaining a teammate's weapon should it be dropped.

I don't carry :(

Desert Storm, tanker holster, locked and loaded safety off.

I also like the thigh rigs for serious work. It's out of the way until I have a requirement for a handgun.

Oh God! Tanker Boy is going to have a field day with this one. Couldn't have called it a "Special Operations Green Beret Chest Mounted Weapon Transport Device"? Noooooo! Had to call it a tanker holster! DAMN! LOL

Everyday carry- IWB
Working uniform- G code SOC Rig holster worn with a slight drop to clear body armor

Both worn strong side hip, roughly in the same area

Don't go gettin' the "Death Before Dismount" crowd spun up again.

TR

IWB, strong side hip for the large ones, Shirt/Vest Pocket for the keep-em duckin's !!:D

A discussion on socnet a while back. His complaints/points about most thigh rigs being a pain in the ass to run with enlightened me. Most of the rigs that I had at work were too loose irregardless of how much you cranked down the various straps.

I'm a big fan of if it looks high speed it probably is. Have yet to see a Team Sergeant looking like sloppy the junk wagon, know what I mean?

Strong side high ride custom fitted holster.

Nice one
 

Strong side hip. Definately not the thigh rig. I found that out the hard way and swore I will never wear one again. When its time to hall ass I dont want anything below my waist. Im not as tall and handsome like TR or Guy so I need to compensate my height with Speed and VOA.

LarV

No paddle holster either.:D

I take it you have experienced drawing the entire holster with your pistol as well.

I looked at my sights thought what the hell is on my gun. Ho Sh*t thats my holster. First and only time I ever wore a paddle holster. :D

Strong-side hip.

The thigh holster is a specialty tool for wearing with armor.

I also agree with crossdraw for vehicles.

Strong side hip. Back up gun in holster on body armor. In civvies an IWB on strong side (during the week and a half of summer) or belt slide strong side (for our other season).

Stateside - Strongside Hip

Iraq - Far right side of a Wasatch chest rig.

P

What's up Poly? Good to see you here. Hope all is well.

All is well :)

P

In light of the recent murders of the LEO's in Washington, and given how much time people spend in cars or seated at restaurants, etc.. What do you gentlemen think of cross draw carry? Isn't accessibility as important as retention? This is in no way a criticism or arm chair quarterbacking. I am curious what the reasoning behind the nearly unanimous strong side hip carry is.

Strong side hip.

Should have had options for Thigh Rig and Center Chest. ;)

Condition 1, in my hand and ready.

Have you carried cross-draw before?

How do you plan to conceal ANY handgun carried in that manner year round?

TR

And I'll add the photo-safari vest is not an option.

I carry strong side hip IWB (.45) and a baby Glock (.40) on my ankle. In the summer months, I just carry the baby Glock in my ankle holster. FYI as ugly as my legs are now, I don't wear shorts.

No Sir,
I live in Northern California. Its easier to carry marijuana than a handgun here. I was asking because I did not know. My guns leave the house to go to the range and I have not had to deal with the logistics of daily carry. Drawing strong side hip from a seated position seemed awkward to me. I see your point though. thank you for the insight.

The only time that I carry is when I'm at the range. My 92FS rides in an M-12 holster that is attached to an LC-2 equipment belt. Nothing high speed here.

Strong side pocket, right above clip knife.

http://www.naaminis.com/magnum.html
(Scroll down, holster grip)

For the big gun (1911 chambered for 10mm), it depends on how much time will be spent driving, duration away from base camp, climate, choice of clothing, etc.

-IWB strong side/appendix
-Thunderwear/smartcarry
-Kydex strong side hip with jacket or 5.11 vest
-Would get out shoulder holster if I still rode motorcycles (can't think of any other reason to ever try shoulder holsters again :rolleyes: )

Do you hit the individual with that "gun" to cause damage?:munchin

I too think that there is no single solution for a carry system. Thunderwear works great in some situations but I defy you to draw seated in your car. Leather Jackets with inside pocket/holster for motorcycle works well, shoulder holster makes me cringe. A simple 442, 360, or 340 Centennial carried in your pocket works well too. Of course in a car anything sucks and is why a lot of gluys place it in a secure accessible location in the car.

Another I like is the derringer in a "wallet", "Oh yes, here is my wallet, don't hurt me". :munchin

Just my 2 cents and I am late to the party here as I missed this some time ago.

Edited to add, stirring s**t up again Doc? :D

Only carry when I am hunting pigs, nowadays. Right hip, high and a little back...It's a Ruger .357 mag SS Security Six w/4"barrel. it's a little bulky so I like to keep it back out of the way.

Well, the gun is question is a 460 S&W with an 8 3/4 barrel weighing in at 5 + pounds. I use a little Radio Flyer red wagon to haul it around in except sometimes I use a Galco Kodiak half shoulder harness half cross draw harness. It is a strange contraption but it keeps it out of the way of your back pack and away from your rifle stock.

I must be really weird...
 

My vote went out before I read any posts to remain unswayed. I've a IWB Kydex cross draw for my Walther P99QA. Carries fine allows me the ease of access and I don't have to "shift it around to drive. No so uncomfortable to drive with, and I practice drawing from the vehicle. I am willing to try other types but presently I practiced with this.

Strong side, high ride level 1
 

Its quick and there when I need it.

Prefer the big one, but figure a pop gun point-blank at the snot locker is better than no gun at all.

Can't always carry the big one.