Carry Options For CM9

[JFootin]

I am licensed to carry, but don't have a lot of experience doing it yet. Tell me if I am off base. To me, concealed means concealed, hence my interest in tuckable IWB holsters and J-hooks (or even Velcro fastened to the back of my belt with nothing showing at all). But it seems that most of you don't go for the tuck option, just IWB and even some OWB holsters. And clips or belt loops are more common than J-hooks. Now, I know that quite a few of you are LEOs who carry Kahrs off duty, so complete concealment is not necessarily your intention, but a comfortable and secure carry. But what about the non-LEOs? Do you count on an untucked shirt or a jacket to cover the weapon? Or do you not care if the gun can be seen?

I know that many of you have been carrying guns for years, so I want you to share your wisdom concerning the subject of concealed carry. And, of course, I value any and all wisdom from our everyday heroes, the LEOs! Let me know why my thinking seems to not be shared by many who post about the holsters that they use.

[Barth]

I've carried a variety of weapons, a variety of ways, for 15+ years.
Here in steaming hot Florida I've settled in on front pocket carry.
DeSantis Super Fly or Nemisis holster - depending on the gun.

As for concealed means concealed?
Absolutely.
Please read your carry laws carefully.

[cgo99]

I've carried a variety of weapons, a variety of ways, for 15+ years.
Here in steaming hot Florida I've settled in on front pocket carry.
DeSantis Super Fly or Nemisis holster - depending on the gun.

As for concealed means concealed?
Absolutely.
Please read your carry laws carefully.

Not that many years of experience as Barth but I myself have settled for pocket carry my PM9 here in Florida either on a "Nemesis" or a "Hidden Holster".

[TucsonMTB]

I've carried a variety of weapons, a variety of ways, for 15+ years.
Here in steaming hot Florida I've settled in on front pocket carry.
DeSantis Super Fly or Nemisis holster - depending on the gun.

+1 . . . No Super Fly, but the DeSantis Nemesis is great.

I am also fortunate to have a nice Galco horsehide pocket holster, courtesy of Mr. Ljutic here on the forum. It is absolutely terrific. Being a cheapskate, it would have been hard for me to justify at its real price. But, for you well-heeled guys, it is the cat's meow.

[Barth]

+1 . . . No Super Fly, but the DeSantis Nemesis is great.

I am also fortunate to have a nice Galco horsehide pocket holster, courtesy of Mr. Ljutic here on the forum. It is absolutely terrific. Being a cheapskate, it would have been hard for me to justify at its real price. But, for you well-heeled guys, it is the cat's meow.

Oh man!
Now I may need to get another holster - LOL!

[TucsonMTB]

Oh man!
Now I may need to get another holster - LOL!

Looks like you already have it covered, but if horsehide is your thing . . .



Midway can fix you right up at this catalog link.

[Barth]

Looks like you already have it covered, but if horsehide is your thing . . .



Midway can fix you right up at this catalog link.

Oh man - I like that even better!
And I order stuff from Midway too...
I guess that's what friends are for - LOL!

Thanks Much!
(Looks like it's ordering time!!!)

[BuckeyeBlast]

The main thing you're going through is the same apprehension that we all went through when we started CCW'ing. What if it prints, what if it shows, etc. THE BEST thing you can do is buy a quality holster, and it sounds like you're on the right track. When I carry IWB, it's in a Crossbreed MiniTuck. If I'm wearing a golf shirt, T-shirt, etc, it's untucked. I find myself in a natural motion where I give my shirt a quick tug after bending over, etc to ensure that it's covered, but I do that without thinking anymore. I'm concerned about showing, but no longer paranoid. I wear tighter than average T-shirts and w/ a proper holster I don't print w/ my PM9.
If I'm wearing a dress shirt, then I will often tuck it in. Typically, I wear my dress shirt a little loose so that it hangs/folds slightly over my waistline and covers the clips. But in those situations I typically pocket carry and there's nothing to worry about.
Bottom line - I don't worry about the clips. People in public will never notice the clips unless they're deliberately looking for them, and those who actually know what they are will be pro-ccw people who are probably legally carrying themselves. I've never been spotted in nearly 10 yrs of CCW'ing.
If you're really paranoid about it, maybe this will help... I experimented with one standard clip on the front of my holster and one hidden clip on the rear. I would cover the exposed clip w/ cell phone holster attached to my belt. It may give you an added level of comfort until you're more used to it. Me, I switched back to both standard clips. If I'm in a situation where I'm that concerned about showing, I pocket carry my P380 instead of carrying my PM9 IWB.

[Dietrich]

I wear an untucked Guy Harvey tee-shirt and cargo shorts/pants in the summer and that wardrobe works well for IWB carry.I too,use a Crossbreed holster for concealed carry,whether I`m carrying a PM9 or a Glock model 30.I was very antsy when I first started carrying but the fact of the matter is that people really aren`t all that observant.I don`t worry about the gun showing when I`m dressed as I previously stated because it isn`t going to.As far as slightly printing goes,you really don`t have anything to worry about.Most people aren`t paying you enough attention to notice and a slight shift in your shirt will eliminate printing anyway.I`m lucky in the fact that at my age I have become pretty much invisible to most folks.I have become one of the faceless people that no one ever pays any attention to.It`s a terrible way to be if a guy was trying to get laid but it`s great for concealed carry.

[Bawanna]

I carry OWB mostly although I'm working my Silent Thunder IWB into the wardrobe. OWB is just more comfortable for me. I use a Mernickle leather rig that rides really high. Not much of my 1911 is below the belt, very little in fact. So high that some requested him to make a mid ride and a low ride as they couldn't draw from so high. I so far have no issue drawing and it works very well sitting all the time, doesn't interfere with armrest etc. I think sitting in a wheelchair kind of helps break things up and people don't expect a derelict in a wheel chair to be armed to the teeth with weapons of mass destruction. I of course have to wear a vest or untucked shirt but as already stated, most will never notice. In fact what gives us away are the guys that are constantly adjusting or have their hand on the gun when they run, shifting etc. A good belt and holster and don't mess with it and you'll be fine.

Dietrich, I'm sure looking forward to becoming faceless as you describe. Right now I usually feel like the pied piper with the chicks following me around all the time, tough to stay low profile with a parade every where I go.
Kind of limits my movement some too, some places dont allow animals.