#2422883 - 06/21/11 09:26 AM
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93civEJ1
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How do you guys carry? any of you specifically carry concealed? any who run around open?
Ill be carrying very soon (as soon as it comes in the mail), but I cant imagine running around with something stuffed in my pants and buying bigger pants to fit it in..(i already feel bad enough with my pant size)...so open seems like a better option to me at the moment.
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#2422886 - 06/21/11 09:28 AM
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http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
i have had this thing on since i got it(3 months ago). we liked it so much that we ordered another for BOWd. they are made to order and it takes a few weeks to get it back but well worth the wait. VERY comfortable and concealable.
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#2422897 - 06/21/11 09:42 AM
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http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
I second the Crossbreed Supertuck. While there are certainly OC advocates, I do not personally recommend it for most public settings. IMO, it attracts unnecessary attention to yourself and alarms citizenry. It is your legal right, however.
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#2422900 - 06/21/11 09:46 AM
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93civEJ1
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yeah, I have been eyeing the crossbreeds...I just dunno if the one I plan on carrying will make for a good concealment...I will be carrying a M&P 40 in standard size.
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#2422901 - 06/21/11 09:47 AM
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TAFKAP
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I've got a buddy that loves his Crossbreed.
But you might not.
Buy some little cheapie holsters because your mood will change, and you might not like the mothod of carry you thought you would. Graduate yourself up from cheapie to good quality. You're going to fill up a drawer with old holsters anyway, might as well save some money first and throw out cheap ones.
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#2422916 - 06/21/11 10:01 AM
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christian d carrier
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i love all of my crossbreed holsters
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#2422922 - 06/21/11 10:06 AM
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93civEJ1
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I just ordered the supertuck...just because of all the reviews I have read and whatnot.
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#2422925 - 06/21/11 10:08 AM
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stik
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I just ordered the supertuck...just because of all the reviews I have read and whatnot.
i don't think you'll regret it.
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#2422938 - 06/21/11 10:21 AM
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How do you guys carry? any of you specifically carry concealed? any who run around open?
Ill be carrying very soon (as soon as it comes in the mail), but I cant imagine running around with something stuffed in my pants and buying bigger pants to fit it in..(i already feel bad enough with my pant size)...so open seems like a better option to me at the moment.
By Tennessee law, open carry is legal. Just because something is legal, however, does not make it wise.
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#2422942 - 06/21/11 10:24 AM
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93civEJ1
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How do you guys carry? any of you specifically carry concealed? any who run around open?
Ill be carrying very soon (as soon as it comes in the mail), but I cant imagine running around with something stuffed in my pants and buying bigger pants to fit it in..(i already feel bad enough with my pant size)...so open seems like a better option to me at the moment. By Tennessee law, open carry is legal. Just because something is legal, however, does not make it wise.
in my opinion I dont see it being wise or unwise either on normal activities where you wont be dealing with people too much or interaction...the only concerns would be drawing attention by bystanders who freak out for no apparent reason that the gun will suddenly jump out and shoot itself.
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#2422949 - 06/21/11 10:28 AM
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How do you guys carry? any of you specifically carry concealed? any who run around open?
Ill be carrying very soon (as soon as it comes in the mail), but I cant imagine running around with something stuffed in my pants and buying bigger pants to fit it in..(i already feel bad enough with my pant size)...so open seems like a better option to me at the moment. By Tennessee law, open carry is legal. Just because something is legal, however, does not make it wise.
Yup, most times the best way to defend yourself and others, is through the element of suprise. If I was a thief, you'd be my first victim, which would emininate the threat and that would allow me to do whatever I was there intending to accomplish
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#2422958 - 06/21/11 10:35 AM
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93civEJ1
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i have thought about that...but then there are other sides I have read too, where this would perhaps scare the threat away.
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#2422964 - 06/21/11 10:41 AM
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in public concealed but at work on my own property, open for the thugs to see . maybe it will be a deterrent against robbery.
the crossbreeds look great.
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#2422969 - 06/21/11 10:43 AM
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JCDEERMAN
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i have thought about that...but then there are other sides I have read too, where this would perhaps scare the threat away.
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Every situation is different! It all depends on where, when, the mood of the "bad guy", as well as many other factors.
About the only time I carry open is when I'm just running into the gas station way out in the country at night or something (when its not crowded and I'm just running in and then running out real quick). All other times, I carry concealed.....everywhere I go
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#2423026 - 06/21/11 11:25 AM
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I carry outside the waistband, but concealed. I don't have a problem with those that open carry, but it's not for me.
Gonna check out the crossbreed OWB holsters.
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#2423075 - 06/21/11 12:17 PM
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93civEJ1
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thats nice, but for some reason I foresee that whole thing coming out of your pocket when you go to draw.
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#2423083 - 06/21/11 12:38 PM
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It never happened so far to me and others that are on the LCP talk forum who have one. It's made not to come out with the gun. I wear it in my shorts dorning the summer and it's perfect. If you want to link to the forum PM me.
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#2423086 - 06/21/11 12:41 PM
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99% of the time, I carry concealed.
1% of the time, I want everyone to know I got it on. Normally when Im workin in the hood.
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#2423122 - 06/21/11 01:34 PM
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I'll OC frequently when I'm out hunting, scouting, or doing work outside and it is really hot just so my holster does not get soaked with sweat. Hunting because I have my harness on and makes it more difficult to get to my sidearm.
Like JCDeerman, maybe an occasional late night run down the street or something: Quick and not going to encounter much of anyone, but concealed is the way to go. I don't want the attention, and definitely not interested in preaching my 2nd amendment rights to anyone that feels a need to question the legality or circumstances of carrying a gun.
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#2423151 - 06/21/11 02:24 PM
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Different ways, different weapons, different locations on different days.
You guess which method and which weapon on which day.
And that's as specific as I get on a public forum. 
I will say Tucker Gunleather has done some excellent custom work for me.
As far as open carry, I'm not a fan. But you do whatever you're comfortable with. Just expect attention.
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#2423192 - 06/21/11 03:13 PM
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One of my buddies was talking about some sort of "sticky" holster material that really grabs the gun and keeps it from sliding out. Anyone heard of them? He was saying that they were pretty inexpensive, and a good way to practice various carrying locations.
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#2423202 - 06/21/11 03:23 PM
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One of my buddies was talking about some sort of "sticky" holster material that really grabs the gun and keeps it from sliding out. Anyone heard of them? He was saying that they were pretty inexpensive, and a good way to practice various carrying locations.
I have one. They do work well. I sometimes use it in the winter time when wearing a heavy coat and stick a gun in the pocket.
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#2423231 - 06/21/11 03:37 PM
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One of my buddies was talking about some sort of "sticky" holster material that really grabs the gun and keeps it from sliding out. Anyone heard of them? He was saying that they were pretty inexpensive, and a good way to practice various carrying locations. I have one. They do work well. I sometimes use it in the winter time when wearing a heavy coat and stick a gun in the pocket.
Are you guys talking about sticky on the exterior of the holster to grip the fabric of the pocket or on the inside to grip the actual weapon? I've got one with that tacky surface that grips the pocked and it works extremely well.
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#2423266 - 06/21/11 04:37 PM
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Both, I think.....
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#2423307 - 06/21/11 05:56 PM
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I have had a Fobus, a cheap itw and my crossbreed. The fobus is great when I am wearing a big baggy sweatshirt and a coat or hunting on my property. I hated the small ITW. I absolutely love my crossbreed. There are times when it will print but not with most of my clothes. That is not surprising since I am carrying a .40. There's only one pair of jeans that I don't like to wear it with.
My next will be a smaller gun that I can thigh carry with.
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#2423331 - 06/21/11 06:28 PM
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I have had a Fobus, a cheap itw and my crossbreed. The fobus is great when I am wearing a big baggy sweatshirt and a coat or hunting on my property. I hated the small ITW. I absolutely love my crossbreed. There are times when it will print but not with most of my clothes. That is not surprising since I am carrying a .40. There's only one pair of jeans that I don't like to wear it with.
My next will be a smaller gun that I can thigh carry with.
I use a Fobus too for situations when I OC or during the winter time when I am wearing enough layers to properly conceal it.
Thigh Carry, IMO, sucks, is impractical, and comes across as para military to the eyes of most citizens and is thus alarming. It does look cool, though 
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#2423358 - 06/21/11 07:04 PM
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Let me know when you guys find the best way to carry one....
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#2423370 - 06/21/11 07:13 PM
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Kinda rambling here but this reminds me of that time a friend of mine got a crossdraw "under the arm" type holster and was talking about how awesome it was. He was practicing drawing from it (Magazine out, chamber clear) and I told him to draw as quick as he could and show me what he had. When he reached under his jacket I pressed my arm and chest against his arm and pinned it to his chest. I pointed my finger in his face and said, "Bang."
The point?
There's always a better way to do it and somewhere out there someone has been practicing more than you.
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#2423669 - 06/22/11 12:25 AM
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I have had a Fobus, a cheap itw and my crossbreed. The fobus is great when I am wearing a big baggy sweatshirt and a coat or hunting on my property. I hated the small ITW. I absolutely love my crossbreed. There are times when it will print but not with most of my clothes. That is not surprising since I am carrying a .40. There's only one pair of jeans that I don't like to wear it with.
My next will be a smaller gun that I can thigh carry with. I use a Fobus too for situations when I OC or during the winter time when I am wearing enough layers to properly conceal it. Thigh Carry, IMO, sucks, is impractical , and comes across as para military to the eyes of most citizens and is thus alarming. It does look cool, though
it is really the only practical way to carry when she's wearing a dress.
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