Winter Weapon Carry

[Tactically Fat]

I don't change up method or mode of carry with the seasons.

However - in warmer weather, I generally pocket carry a Jframe more often,.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

OWB Glock 17 with a TLR-1 summer/winter. I don’t change up guns or positions of holsters.

THIS. I have a Glock 17 (Vickers edition) with a TLR-1 as my daily carry. I use a OWB holster (Bravo Concealment) at 3 O'clock. Since I have settled on this system, I don't change this. Same thing, every day, every season, unless I'm going to dress nice. Then I wear my stainless S&W 1911. I will say that unless I'm gonna be out for en extended time, I rarely zip up my coat, but other than that, nothing changes. If your coat isn't an overly long parka you should be able to rake it up to clear a holster. A bit slower for sure, but it can be done. Keep in mind, I don't work anymore other than being VFW commander. I'm U. S. Army Retired, so I'm not spending enough time outside in the winter to be in coveralls either.

 

[lonehoosier]

THIS. I have a Glock 17 (Vickers edition) with a TLR-1 as my daily carry. I use a OWB holster (Bravo Concealment) at 3 O'clock. Since I have settled on this system, I don't change this. Same thing, every day, every season, unless I'm going to dress nice. Then I wear my stainless S&W 1911. I will say that unless I'm gonna be out for en extended time, I rarely zip up my coat, but other than that, nothing changes. If your coat isn't an overly long parka you should be able to rake it up to clear a holster. A bit slower for sure, but it can be done. Keep in mind, I don't work anymore other than being VFW commander. I'm U. S. Army Retired, so I'm not spending enough time outside in the winter to be in coveralls either.

I use a Safariland ALS with the kydex finish for daily carry. If or when I need to dress up I use the same type of Safariland ALS holster but it has a nice black leather wrap around it.

 

[STEEL CORE]

REALTREE coat, Glock-27 in rt side horse hide pocket holster.



Spare mag, knife, flashlight, lft side in horse hide holster.


Works for me.

 

[GIJEW]

I don't change how I carry my primary pistol (3:00 IWB P320) but sometimes I my kahrCM9 in my coat pocket

 

[Mark 1911]

Galco Fletch High Rider belt holster (OWB). Same all year long.

 

[bobzilla]

I carry the 5” more this time of year over the 3”. No real reason other than it’s easier to conceal.

 

[Lt Scott 14]

G19 usually IWB, Bianchi Pro 100. J frame 442 pocket carry in Uncle Mikes Cheapie rig. Just upgraded stable to a Sig226, have a couple rigs on order. G19 is going on 14 years now, and Sig is dated 2014 manufactor. Have to wring it out, but am confident all will be well. Same J frame for winter carry. I do zip my jacket and wear my watch cap (also got a Carhart cap from TSC Farm Supply) Keep those ears protected. Mom always told us! LOL!

 

[Coach]

Too many guys wearing Carhartt coats to risk carrying 9mm

Just target the triangle of death and it is no problem what they are wearing.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

I use a Safariland ALS with the kydex finish for daily carry. If or when I need to dress up I use the same type of Safariland ALS holster but it has a nice black leather wrap around it.

I have the ALS on my vest, but it's too bulky for daily carry, for me.

 

[chezuki]

" and full coveralls."

I like most posted here carry the same year round--G-19 in a Cross Breed IWB at 3:30 with 1 extra mag @ 9:00.

If you wear "full coveralls" you do not have that access to a belt holster.

For me, in that case I carry the G-19 in a Galco shoulder rig with 2 extra mags on the off side.

You will need the coveralls to have the extra room to cover this rig..Bill.

I guess my one exception would be coveralls. I don’t wear full coveralls, but I occasionally wear bibs. In that case, my Shield fits nicely in the bib pocket.

 

[lonehoosier]

I have the ALS on my vest, but it's too bulky for daily carry, for me.

Yes, the ALS WML holster are bulky but I really like them

 

[Vigilant]

AIWB G19 summer/winter, makes no difference.

G19 AIWB the all season radial of concealed carry.

 

[dsol]

Glock 36 fall, winter and spring. Just got it this fall so I am not sure what I am going to do this summer. Wife doesn't like it when anything prints under my t-shirt which happens to me a lot because of the way I lean when I sit. Last year I carried my P3AT a lot in a hip pocket holster during the summer. If I am wearing a shirt that doesn't look right untucked or needs to be tucked in for the occasion, I go with the pocket carry P3AT.

 

[chezuki]

Glock 36 fall, winter and spring. Just got it this fall so I am not sure what I am going to do this summer. Wife doesn't like it when anything prints under my t-shirt which happens to me a lot because of the way I lean when I sit. Last year I carried my P3AT a lot in a hip pocket holster during the summer. If I am wearing a shirt that doesn't look right untucked or needs to be tucked in for the occasion, I go with the pocket carry P3AT.

That sucks. Sounds like you’ll have to find a different wife for the summer months.

 

[Route 45]

That sucks. Sounds like you’ll have to find a different wife for the summer months.

That could be fun, but will ultimately be pretty expensive.

The majority of my time outside in the winter is spent going from my car to the store and back. I leave the coat in the car most of the time, so my usual carry is either a Shield 45 or M&P 9 2.0 compact under a hooded sweatshirt, or my P365 in my jeans pocket. When I have to throw the coat on and be outside for more than 5 minutes, I just don't worry about it, because most criminals don't like the cold, either. I'm still better prepared than the vast majority of the people out there, just have to sweep my coat back and get under my sweatshirt. It can be done.

I guess I'd probably pocket carry my P365 if I was wearing overalls all day. I've never worn a set of overalls.

 

[dsol]

That sucks. Sounds like you’ll have to find a different wife for the summer months.

She already nixed the idea of a girlfriend. Won't let me have any fun... just can't understand.

 

[actaeon277]

Glock 36 fall, winter and spring. Just got it this fall so I am not sure what I am going to do this summer. Wife doesn't like it when anything prints under my t-shirt which happens to me a lot because of the way I lean when I sit. Last year I carried my P3AT a lot in a hip pocket holster during the summer. If I am wearing a shirt that doesn't look right untucked or needs to be tucked in for the occasion, I go with the pocket carry P3AT.

It's okay if it shows

 

[Brad69]

Whoa!

Your telling me Route 45 has never worn coveralls over his “skinny” jeans?

 

[Route 45]

Whoa!

Your telling me Route 45 has never worn coveralls over his “skinny” jeans?

I'd pay good money to be able to fit in a pair of skinny jeans.