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Posted: 8/17/2014 6:27:22 PM EDT
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642 smith with a speed strip reload
Or a pm9 Or a glock 26 if you can choose glock 26 always choose glock 26 |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:02:44 PM EDT
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I carried a Ruger SPNY in a vest strap holster.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:49:15 PM EDT
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Since you rule out the 26, and only considering your list, I would say the wheel gun.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:40:03 PM EDT
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I've got a PM9 and love it. G26 was too wide and heavy for me (for non-belt-holster wear). Trying to decide where to put it while in uniform. Normally I just pocket carry it. I was gifted an ankle holster made for it long before I bought it, so I'll try that first. *Note to self to report back.
EDIT: Tried the Bianchi size 12 ankle holster for a week. Liking it so far. No foot pursuit yet.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 12:14:43 AM EDT
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Love my shield. Had a hard time finding an IWB holster for it though. I finally had a local guy make me one. I haven't checked lately to see what's available...there may be more out there now.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 1:02:57 AM EDT
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Kahr CW9
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Posted: 8/18/2014 4:48:52 AM EDT
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Shield in an Desnatis ankle rig on duty. Galco KingTuk off duty.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:16:50 AM EDT
[#8]
S&W 642 in a vest holster also. Have a pouch on my duty belt with two 5-round speed strips.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 11:18:35 AM EDT
[#9]
shield! hands down
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Posted: 8/18/2014 11:25:18 AM EDT
[#10]
Kahr PM9 in Galco Ankle Holster
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Posted: 8/18/2014 11:44:42 AM EDT
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I carried a Kel-Tec .32 in my shirt pocket for a few years. Then carried a Kahr CW9 in a vest holster.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 2:04:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/18/2014 10:23:16 PM EDT
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Glock 27 in a IWB holster. I wear a outer vest that covers it.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 5:07:44 AM EDT
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shield! hands down How do you carry it? |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 7:53:09 AM EDT
[#15]
Kahr CM9. Galco Ankle Glove.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 9:21:12 AM EDT
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Shield 9, fits nicely in the built in ar mag pockets in my 5.11 pants
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Posted: 8/19/2014 11:45:00 AM EDT
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I'm looking for a new BUG and I'd like to hear your suggestions on what you carry and why you chose it. I'm also interested in where/how you carry it on your person. My duty weapon is a G17, so the logical BUG choice would be a G26. With that being said, however, I want a slimmer/smaller gun that's not as cumbersome as the 26 and something that I can conceal/carry comfortably while still having easy access to it. We're authorized for quite a few choices, but I was looking at the following: 1. Kahr PM-9 2. Kahr P-9 3. SW MP Shield (9mm, no thumb safety) 4. SW .38 Revolvers G26, left side of my vest in an Uncle Mikes vest holster for the past 17 years. Never a problem and pretty quick and easy to get to. J- |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 1:46:33 PM EDT
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Shield 9mm in a leather pouch style holster on my armor on my weak side, almost directly under my weak arm. I carried a G26 for years this way and finally broke down and bought a Shield. The Shield carries a LOT better than the G26. I had a lot of trouble with the butt on the G26 sticking out enough to poke the inside of my upper arm and getting really uncomfortable by the end of a 10 hr shift. The Shield is so much thinner that it absolutely disappears, where the G26 would print if I had to raise my arms. No problems with poking me, either. The Shield also disappears under just a t-shirt when carried IWB off duty, too. I love my G26 but can't say enough good about the Shield for CCW.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:08:31 PM EDT
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You are looking at some solid choices.
I work in plain clothes and use a G27 or Shield for off-duty or when I need to hide a gun in shorts and t-shirt My BUG is always an AirLite .38 Smith and Wesson 342 with Gold Dot 135 +P I use a 5 Shot Leather ankle rig in jeans and it rides down to the top of my boot and doesn't budge. Back when I wore a uniform I carried it on my vest under my armpit. It's so light I could hardly notice it on the vest. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 3:18:41 PM EDT
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Smith and Wesson bodyguard for me. I have a clip on it and put it on my vest under the left armpit for a crossdraw. Rides securely and is relatively unnoticeable to me or anyone else. If I had to switch brands/guns I'd go Ruger LCP with the same clip.
All your options are too big for comfort unless you use an ankle rig IMO. And I'm anti ankle rig for patrol for three reasons. 1. Foot pursuits. 2. Hard to maintain retention in a fight. 3. Impractical to draw from there in certain situations/on the move. A gun under your shirt/on your vest will stay in place when running/jumping fences. If you have to step in water/mud it stays clean/dry. If you get in a tussle nobody will be able to get it. And if you need to draw it while on the move to cover its no issue. Quote HistoryNice. Any pics of it under the uniform so I can see if it prints? I just think the way my uniforms are tailored that would print big time. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 6:13:03 PM EDT
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For those of you that carry on your vest, under your uniform, what holsters do you use to secure it? We're issued the PACA armor with decent Velcro patches that I was thinking about getting a CrossBreed style Modular Kydex holster and attach that to it. CrossBreed Modular Belly Band 
I have a Kahr P380 (.380 not authorized) that I pocket carry off duty at times. If I go the route of getting the Kahr P9 or PM9, I think I'll just use a pocket holster and put it in one of my zippered CARGO [*gasp*]  pockets rather than carry on the vest - though I may just go the route of vest carry with either one of those as well. I don't think I'll like the extra weight of a gun flopping around in a leg pocket as I'm chasing someone through the backyards.
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Posted: 8/20/2014 3:20:48 PM EDT
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Smith airweight in Bianchi Triad ankle rig.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 9:14:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2014 9:06:41 PM EDT
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G27 for off-duty or when I need to hide a gun in shorts and t-shirt
My BUG is a Ruger LCR .38 with Gold Dot 135 +P Ankle rig with calf strap on dominant leg (left handed) so I can reach it in the car as my duty gun is stuck next to the "B" pillar. Learned the hard way one evening when some crackhead ran up and tried to smash my cruiser window back in the day (East New York = shit hole) |
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Posted: 8/23/2014 2:25:00 AM EDT
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MP subcompact 9mm, Desantis ankle holster. Id go with the Glock 26 since you could use your duty mags. Just get a good holster for it especially if its going to be on the ankle.
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Posted: 8/26/2014 10:08:42 AM EDT
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Since you rule out the 26, and only considering your list, I would say the wheel gun. The wheel gun I think shines in a BUG role |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 11:04:58 AM EDT
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I carried a Ruger SPNY in a vest strap holster. This method. I carried a LOT of different BUG's over the years, but the carry method stayed the same. Only mistake I made once was wearing a shoulder holder over the vest. Damn thing ended up in the middle of my back during a fight. from then on it was physically attached to the vest.
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Posted: 8/27/2014 11:52:49 AM EDT
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Smith and Wesson bodyguard for me. I have a clip on it and put it on my vest under the left armpit for a crossdraw. Rides securely and is relatively unnoticeable to me or anyone else. If I had to switch brands/guns I'd go Ruger LCP with the same clip. All your options are too big for comfort unless you use an ankle rig IMO. And I'm anti ankle rig for patrol for three reasons. 1. Foot pursuits. 2. Hard to maintain retention in a fight. 3. Impractical to draw from there in certain situations/on the move. A gun under your shirt/on your vest will stay in place when running/jumping fences. If you have to step in water/mud it stays clean/dry. If you get in a tussle nobody will be able to get it. And if you need to draw it while on the move to cover its no issue. Nice. Any pics of it under the uniform so I can see if it prints? I just think the way my uniforms are tailored that would print big time. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Smith and Wesson bodyguard for me. I have a clip on it and put it on my vest under the left armpit for a crossdraw. Rides securely and is relatively unnoticeable to me or anyone else. If I had to switch brands/guns I'd go Ruger LCP with the same clip. All your options are too big for comfort unless you use an ankle rig IMO. And I'm anti ankle rig for patrol for three reasons. 1. Foot pursuits. 2. Hard to maintain retention in a fight. 3. Impractical to draw from there in certain situations/on the move. A gun under your shirt/on your vest will stay in place when running/jumping fences. If you have to step in water/mud it stays clean/dry. If you get in a tussle nobody will be able to get it. And if you need to draw it while on the move to cover its no issue. Nice. Any pics of it under the uniform so I can see if it prints? I just think the way my uniforms are tailored that would print big time. The grip rides right under my notebook pocket so It doesn't print per se but it adds a bit of "bulk." I might have a pic somewhere. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 11:55:28 AM EDT
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Shield 9mm in a leather pouch style holster on my armor on my weak side, almost directly under my weak arm. I carried a G26 for years this way and finally broke down and bought a Shield. The Shield carries a LOT better than the G26. I had a lot of trouble with the butt on the G26 sticking out enough to poke the inside of my upper arm and getting really uncomfortable by the end of a 10 hr shift. The Shield is so much thinner that it absolutely disappears, where the G26 would print if I had to raise my arms. No problems with poking me, either. The Shield also disappears under just a t-shirt when carried IWB off duty, too. I love my G26 but can't say enough good about the Shield for CCW. Bub75 That must be night and day. I switched from a 27 to a Shield for EDC because I tend to print. I was not a fan of single stacks until then. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 7:02:53 PM EDT
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I ended up getting a Shield. I put a little over 500 rounds through it the past few days (open range days) without any issue and/or malfunctions. It's a slick little gun and I'm starting to warm up to it.
I think I might need a new holster though. The Uncle Mike's Body Armor Holster #4 (87454 "Most sub-compact 9mm/40 autos, up to 3 1/2" barrels) isn't quite big enough. As you can see in the pics, the gun rides nice, and it's not noticeable through a tapered/tailored shirt. I'm thinking about trying out the CrossBreed Velcro Holster 
Any other thoughts on holsters? |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 7:27:59 PM EDT
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I ended up getting a Shield. I put a little over 500 rounds through it the past few days (open range days) without any issue and/or malfunctions. It's a slick little gun and I'm starting to warm up to it. I think I might need a new holster though. The Uncle Mike's Body Armor Holster #4 (87454 "Most sub-compact 9mm/40 autos, up to 3 1/2" barrels) isn't quite big enough. As you can see in the pics, the gun rides nice, and it's not noticeable through a tapered/tailored shirt. I'm thinking about trying out the CrossBreed Velcro Holster http://i62.tinypic.com/29oq4ja.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/17bmnm.jpg Any other thoughts on holsters? You wear it strong side? How is your weak draw? |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 8:21:13 PM EDT
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I ended up getting a Shield. I put a little over 500 rounds through it the past few days (open range days) without any issue and/or malfunctions. It's a slick little gun and I'm starting to warm up to it. I think I might need a new holster though. The Uncle Mike's Body Armor Holster #4 (87454 "Most sub-compact 9mm/40 autos, up to 3 1/2" barrels) isn't quite big enough. As you can see in the pics, the gun rides nice, and it's not noticeable through a tapered/tailored shirt. I'm thinking about trying out the CrossBreed Velcro Holster http://i62.tinypic.com/29oq4ja.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/17bmnm.jpg Any other thoughts on holsters? You wear it strong side? How is your weak draw? Under my left arm (weak) in a cross draw for dominate hand. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 8:50:53 PM EDT
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That must be night and day. I switched from a 27 to a Shield for EDC because I tend to print. I was not a fan of single stacks until then. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Shield 9mm in a leather pouch style holster on my armor on my weak side, almost directly under my weak arm. I carried a G26 for years this way and finally broke down and bought a Shield. The Shield carries a LOT better than the G26. I had a lot of trouble with the butt on the G26 sticking out enough to poke the inside of my upper arm and getting really uncomfortable by the end of a 10 hr shift. The Shield is so much thinner that it absolutely disappears, where the G26 would print if I had to raise my arms. No problems with poking me, either. The Shield also disappears under just a t-shirt when carried IWB off duty, too. I love my G26 but can't say enough good about the Shield for CCW. Bub75 That must be night and day. I switched from a 27 to a Shield for EDC because I tend to print. I was not a fan of single stacks until then. You have absolutely no idea! I loved the G26. It was a really early example (serial number BUZXXXUS) that I bought from a nearby PD that bought quite a few and had them imported from Austria because they couldn't find any locally. I have shot the shit out of it and, aside from some issues in the first 200 rds, it has always run like a top, accurate and reliable. Except for a few years when I carried snubbies, I've always carried higher capacity guns. I debated for a LONG time about going to a lower capacity gun, but I'm damn glad I did. MUCH more comfortable, should shoot just as well with more practice and I'm only giving up 3 rds with the 7 rd mag. It is thin enough that it conceals a lot better than the G26 for off duty carry, too, especially when I'm wearing only a t-shirt and shorts. I'm real happy with it and would do it again in a heartbeat. Bub75 |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 9:26:07 PM EDT
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Under my left arm (weak) in a cross draw for dominate hand. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I ended up getting a Shield. I put a little over 500 rounds through it the past few days (open range days) without any issue and/or malfunctions. It's a slick little gun and I'm starting to warm up to it. I think I might need a new holster though. The Uncle Mike's Body Armor Holster #4 (87454 "Most sub-compact 9mm/40 autos, up to 3 1/2" barrels) isn't quite big enough. As you can see in the pics, the gun rides nice, and it's not noticeable through a tapered/tailored shirt. I'm thinking about trying out the CrossBreed Velcro Holster http://i62.tinypic.com/29oq4ja.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/17bmnm.jpg Any other thoughts on holsters? You wear it strong side? How is your weak draw? Under my left arm (weak) in a cross draw for dominate hand. I misspoke ... Meant to say you wear it for your dominant hand (not side) and ask how well you can draw with your weak hand. I wear mine on the strong side for a non dominant hand draw for two reasons. 1. I am more dexterous with my dominant hand so the draw is pretty easy (and makes it simpler for my weak hand )and 2 . So I have access to BUG for a weapon grab or emergency retention situation (under stress.) |
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Posted: 8/31/2014 1:17:29 PM EDT
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I have a SW 642 in an ankle holster, on the inside of my strong-side ankle.
This is so I can keep my strong hand free for primary weapon retention, and reach down and get the BUG if needed. It also made for a very easy draw while seated, with my strong hand. |
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Posted: 8/31/2014 5:16:35 PM EDT
[#36]
G17 duty gun, G26 BUG
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Posted: 8/31/2014 7:43:37 PM EDT
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For those of you that carry on your vest, under your uniform, what holsters do you use to secure it? I used a 5.11 velcro holster under the straps. 
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Posted: 8/31/2014 7:51:38 PM EDT
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S&W 642 in a Mika pocket holster. Front left pocket. |
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Posted: 8/31/2014 11:57:14 PM EDT
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For those of you that carry on your vest, under your uniform, what holsters do you use to secure it? I used a 5.11 velcro holster under the straps. http://i.imgur.com/npIcYes.jpg That is exactly what I use in the above pic. |
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Posted: 9/10/2014 12:46:16 AM EDT
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My duty weapon is a gen4 Glock 22. I carry a g27 BUG on my left ankle in a Gould and Goodrich holster. There's a slight amount of printing but it's not significant.
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Posted: 9/13/2014 3:18:42 AM EDT
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Ruger LCP in a pocket holster, front pocket, weak side
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Posted: 10/7/2014 5:01:35 AM EDT
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On duty I carry a G27 Gen4 with TLR-1. I chose a G27 to keep all the same muscle memory. If you want something even smaller I would explore the G42. Its in 380 though.. They are suppose to be coming out in 9mm.
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Posted: 10/7/2014 8:34:36 AM EDT
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I carry a G27 in a Bulldog belly band, cross draw under my support side arm. It's fairly easy to get to, since we have zippered shirts.
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