My concealed carry rig.

[Enemy]

I carry this thing everywhere. The only problem is that the grip is somewhat slippery.

[Anand]

A good investment to prevent slippage is after market rubber grips from makers like Hogue or Pachmayer, if not there is one which slips onto the existing frame/grips like a tube, it has moulded stippling on it and comes in various sizes for different sized pistols. Alternately, get yourself a bigger gun!
Regards,
Anand

[nagarifle]

or get some friction tape, such as used in skate board. and apply around the back of palm area

[vrohan59]

Such a rig is ok for the one draw scenario,how do you reholster the gun once you have drawn it?guess you have to take off your trousers to do it!!!!please correct me if I'm wrong.
Rohan

[amit888_2000]

Good point vrohan59,

No one is perfect, can people display the best way to conceal carry....weapons

)))cheers!!!

[MoA]

Good point vrohan59,

No one is perfect, can people display the best way to conceal carry....weapons

)))cheers!!!

The best way is one you are most comfortable with. While conceal carrying, drawing is what needs to be efficient. And god forbid you draw, reholstering is the least of your problems.

[grewal]

Concealing a pistol is easy that way , but what about revolver. I like underarm holster to carry my revolver.

[shooter]

Good taste in art. (painting behind)
Practical, efficient (dressing mirror in cupboard)
Lives by himself (iron the floor)
Likes a bit of greenry or into feng-shui. (plant) plus it is a more recent aquisition so maybe got a new housemate. Some how it looks like not yours. Goes with the painting though.

Skin tone looks darker than caucasian could be a tan but waist is the same colour as the arm. Lack of a lot of hair on the forearm points away from Indian origin (but then this cant be strict as there are so many mixed races in India)

boxers: young, cool, chilled out.
Checked pants: casual, comfort over looks.
Ditto for brown belt.

Oh also you are in an office/sedentary job.

[nagarifle]

yap his from the states, Dr. Watshon

[ckkalyan]

@shooter bravo - keen observation!

Do you perchance live at 221B Baker Street?

[amit888_2000]

Concealing a pistol is easy that way , but what about revolver. I like underarm holster to carry my revolver.

Very easy to carry Revolvers without rig or anyother conceal carry aid.....even if u put pistol in ankle is easy rather than revolver,.....My experience......

)))cheers!!!

[xl_target]

Such a rig is ok for the one draw scenario,how do you reholster the gun once you have drawn it?guess you have to take off your trousers to do it!!!!please correct me if I'm wrong.
Rohan

I'm not quite sure what you mean vrohan59. It looks like he has an IWB holster. Why would he have a problem reholstering?
If the holster is even halfway rigid, you can reholster one handed. If it is not rigid, it would take both hands.
IWB holsters are a very common way to carry a handgun among legal permit holders. When you see a guy with a gun in the waistband without a holster, there is some chance that he is up to no good.

I carry with a slightly different IWB holster but in the same position as the OP. I can draw, fire and re-holster without taking my eyes of the target.
The techniques are taught in most of the basic handgun-self defence classes. I can try and post photos if you are not sure what I am talking about.

Concealing a pistol is easy that way , but what about revolver. I like underarm holster to carry my revolver.

Very easy to carry Revolvers without rig or anyother conceal carry aid.....even if u put pistol in ankle is easy rather than revolver,.....My experience......

)))cheers!!!

amit888_2000

A revolver can be carried IWB just like the OP's photo. There are plenty of IWB and OWB holsters available for revolvers. A shoulder holster might work great for a revolver but you will then need a cover garment (like a coat) which is fine for winter. What does one do in the summer? Many IWB and OWB holsters will allow you to get by with a loose T-shirt over the gun.
As far as ankle holsters go, a small revolver shouldn't be a problem to conceal there. If the (ankle holstered) revolver is too big, it's going to affect your mobility and comfort.

[cottage cheese]

Sweaty knickers....

[amit888_2000]

Thankx xl_target....A very informative post.....also IWB & OWB, but non of them is for conceal carry...but they are very good.....

shoulder holster works gr8, but not in summers....and more over with formals ....yes with the T-shirts....

My revolver is 2 inches & very light version, still mobility & confirt is an issue always....though i have a very good ankle holster, but still.....?

pls post photos if possible, also for revolvers...

[xl_target]

.....also IWB & OWB, but non of them is for conceal carry...but they are very good..

Amit, either IWB or OWB holsters can work well for concealed carry and can be easily concealed. All that is needed is a cover garment long enough the conceal the holster in its entirety. Most of todays holster makers make holsters that will snug the gun up tight against the body. What is necessary is a proper holster and a sturdy, rigid gunbelt. With that kind of rig, you will be able to carry the gun without fatigue all day.
A proper holser, IMO, is one that fits the gun, will hold it securely but still allow a smooth draw. It must also be able to attach itself securely to the belt so it cannot move around when the gun is being drawn. The holster must be rigid so the mouth does not collapse when the gun is drawn out. The belt is almost as important as the holster because a floppy, flexible belt will make any kind of carry uncomfortable.

shoulder holster works gr8, but not in summers....and more over with formals ....yes with the T-shirts....

I think I am misunderstanding you here but shoulder holsters can only be concealed with some kind of cover garment like a suit coat or a winter coat. I don't think you would be successful concealing a shoulder holster under a t-shirt.

pls post photos if possible, also for revolvers...

I'm sorry but I don't own any revolvers. Maybe someone like Timmy can post a photo of himself with one of his revolvers concealed.
I took some photos last night and created an animated gif with them so I could demonstrate the steps involved in drawing, presenting and re-holstering a handgun. It shouldn't make a difference whether it is a revolver or pistol. The steps would be the same. I was taught these steps when I took a defensive handgun class. No method is perfect but you will have to practice your chosen method till it becomes automatic. You chosen method will depend on the location of your holster, your choice of cover garment, the mechanics of your body and your style of presentation. As you can see, with the cover garment down, there is no visible trace of the gun.

Here is the animated gif with the steps laid out below it.



Frame 1: Standing still, the cover garment is draped over the gun.
Frame 2: Spread finger, palm down and thumb out
Frame 3: Insert thumb under hem of garment and pull up and back
Frame 4: When you reach the vicinity of the handgun, pivot wrist and grasp the butt of the gun.
Frame 5: Complete the grasping motion, keep finger straight so it will be off the trigger
Frame 6: Withdraw the gun straight up out of the holster, finger off the trigger
Frame 7: Pivot wrist so the gun is facing towards target, finger off the trigger. The other hand is pressed against the stomach.
Frame 8: Extend arm towards target and bring the sights in alignment with the eyes. Once the gun is clear of the body and past the position of the left hand, you can extend the left hand out and complete your two handed grip. Part of completing the two handed grip is putting your finger on the trigger.
Frame 9: When re-holstering; extend the thumb out again and sweep the hem of the garment back and up as you bring the gun to the vicinity of the holster. Finger off the trigger as you bring the gun back towards the body.
Frame 10: Insert the tip of the gun into the holster mouth. Finger is off the trigger and thumb is on the hammer.
Frame 11: Complete the holstering process. The thumb is on the hammer till the gun is fully holstered.
Frame 12: Allow garment to drape over the gun again.

There are some important things to remember:
Finger off the trigger until the gun is pointed at the target
Keep your weak hand (left in my case) flat against your stomach till your gun clears it. There have been people have shot through the weak hand as they go try complete the two handed grip.
Remove your finger from the trigger as soon as you start bringing the gun back towards your body. This is where a lot of people screwed up in the class.
In a defensive situation; you may be reacting with some surprise, you will be rattled and your adrenaline will be flowing among other things. It is possible to make all kinds of mistakes, That is why it was recommended to me that I practice it over and over again till it is an unconscious reaction.
If you are going to practice something like this, remove your magazine (put it in a different room, if you have to) and triple check your chamber to make sure it is empty.
Follow the four rules of gun handling (see M24's signature)
These steps work for me and my SIG P225. There are no external safety's on the SIG. IF you have a safety on your carry gun, you will have to make appropriate change in your procedure to take the saftey off and put it on again.

Disclaimer: If you try the above, please keep in mind that you follow these steps of your own volition. I should not be held accountable for any screw-ups or damages that might be caused by anyone's emulation of the above. This was just meant to show how I do it.