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That holster you're using is not much better than the cheap Uncle Mike's holster I have. I used the same one ADR posted to carry my GP100 when I shot IDPA with it, plus I had two speed loader holders on the belt.
If your 4" K Frame feels too heavy, this guy used to recommend Triactin for fast relief
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Triactin like a Man
Now as other's have recommended, get yourself a good quality 2 or 2.5" leather belt. Those "tactical belts" made from ballistic nylon or aircraft cargo/seatbelt straps are too soft. Once you have a good foundation then find the right holster for your style and needs.
After moving to Texas in 2015, I've found out that carrying a gun is a PITA. Now I know why all those me I grew up around in D.C. in the 50's carried those little Colt and Browning .25 autos. These days they have little .380's like the Ruger LCP that slip in a pant pocket as easy as the old .25's.
Living in a climate where it's shorts and T-shirt 8 months of the year, I've become a devout believer in pocket pistols.
This.
When I got my ltc back in october I carried pretty much every time I left the house. It's such a pita that I don't think I've even thought about grabbing my holster since January or so...
I (and a few others)have been saying this here for many years.
Maryland residents mostly have out of state permits. They carry when they rarely go out of state, so they are still "dumb and happy" to carrying.
Those who carry "full time" start out preaching IWB! Appendix carry! start to realize that it sucks and venture out to OWB holster carry because it's more comfortable. And is the best comfortable carry option still.
Then after a good bit their activities dictate when they carry. Beach, daytime active activity stuff, gun not so much. Then it turns into throwing it in your laptop backpack, etc... when you are going to and from a static location, i.e... sitting at starbucks, library, etc... and back to home.
I cannot remember after what year full time carry became a PITA to me. the first full one maybe? I was a young buck Texas Deputy. But 15 years of lugging a 229 5 days a week for 8 to 20 hours a day, really, really sucked major ass.
I HATE kydex IWB holsters. But Bladetech makes a decent,thinner one for Glocks. My G43 is in one and that set up resides in my CCW laptop backpack. I also have one for the G42. That one goes in my waistband when I feel like carrying.
Smaller and thinner guns definitely become the rule.
I (and a few others)have been saying this here for many years.
Maryland residents mostly have out of state permits. They carry when they rarely go out of state, so they are still "dumb and happy" to carrying.
Those who carry "full time" start out preaching IWB! Appendix carry! start to realize that it sucks and venture out to OWB holster carry because it's more comfortable. And is the best comfortable carry option still.
Then after a good bit their activities dictate when they carry. Beach, daytime active activity stuff, gun not so much. Then it turns into throwing it in your laptop backpack, etc... when you are going to and from a static location, i.e... sitting at starbucks, library, etc... and back to home.
I cannot remember after what year full time carry became a PITA to me. the first full one maybe? I was a young buck Texas Deputy. But 15 years of lugging a 229 5 days a week for 8 to 20 hours a day, really, really sucked major ass.
I HATE kydex IWB holsters. But Bladetech makes a decent,thinner one for Glocks. My G43 is in one and that set up resides in my CCW laptop backpack. I also have one for the G42. That one goes in my waistband when I feel like carrying.
Smaller and thinner guns definitely become the rule.
I carry every day I gave up on IWB, OWB, UTB, whatever. Even a 2" Model 10 is too heavy to carry every single day. A small .38 revolver or flat, single stack 9mm in a pocket is better than your Wondernine sitting in your house. Do what you want. I'm heading out to the 7-11 for some Kodiak, with my Cobra in my front pocket and two speed loaders in my cargo pocket.
Try working with a tool belt on for a living.
Try working with a tool belt on for a living.
I sold my lcp before I got my ltc in anticipation of getting an lcp2. Still haven't bought one for the pocket...