AZRaptor
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I have been carrying concealed for some time now, but recently have decided to start carrying open. I'm still trying to decide which of my guns to open carry. I have a S&W Model 12 .38 revolver, a Colt King Cobra 6in .357 and a Para LDA Companion size 1911 (3.5" barrel), I'm not really in a position to buy anything new right now, so it's gonna have to be one of these. (I actually own a Beretta 92FS and Safariland 6004 thigh rig for it, but it's on loan to my brother).
So after I pick which weapon to carry I need to also pick a carry style. I'm 6'2" and just over 300lbs, so wearing somethingright on the belt close to the hip is uncomfortable, especially when driving. I considered a thigh rig solution, but want to avoid the tacticool, "scaring the sheeple" mall-ninja look since there seems to be a general concensus its not the best option for OC interactions with those not used to seeing it. I believe this would only leave a horizonal (or close to horizontal) crossdraw option or a hip holster that is droppedbelowthe hip.
I'm interested in hearing about any carry options I haven't considered that would fit the bill, as well as thoughts on the ones I did mention.
Heck, it's Arizona, maybe I just need a western style belt rig and some six shooters.
I have been carrying concealed for some time now, but recently have decided to start carrying open. I'm still trying to decide which of my guns to open carry. I have a S&W Model 12 .38 revolver, a Colt King Cobra 6in .357 and a Para LDA Companion size 1911 (3.5" barrel), I'm not really in a position to buy anything new right now, so it's gonna have to be one of these. (I actually own a Beretta 92FS and Safariland 6004 thigh rig for it, but it's on loan to my brother).
So after I pick which weapon to carry I need to also pick a carry style. I'm 6'2" and just over 300lbs, so wearing somethingright on the belt close to the hip is uncomfortable, especially when driving. I considered a thigh rig solution, but want to avoid the tacticool, "scaring the sheeple" mall-ninja look since there seems to be a general concensus its not the best option for OC interactions with those not used to seeing it. I believe this would only leave a horizonal (or close to horizontal) crossdraw option or a hip holster that is droppedbelowthe hip.
I'm interested in hearing about any carry options I haven't considered that would fit the bill, as well as thoughts on the ones I did mention.
Heck, it's Arizona, maybe I just need a western style belt rig and some six shooters.