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Posted: 2/18/2015 5:13:43 PM EDT

Talking about motorcycles of course. I think an IWB would possibly print if not blatantly uncover with the wind flapping. I do have my pocket 442 but that would not be accessible unless I stood up.

Miami rig?

Posted: 2/18/2015 5:28:00 PM EDT

[#1]

Chest pocket, inside or outside depending on the jacket or across the chest in a 5.11 select carry sling bag.

Of course I'm wearing actual gear, not a pirate vest.

Posted: 2/18/2015 6:13:10 PM EDT

[#2]

So you are carrying unholstered in your jacket pocket or do you use a holster

Posted: 2/18/2015 6:15:09 PM EDT

[#3]

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Pocket holster. It's a snug fit and doesn't move around in my chest pocket.

Posted: 2/18/2015 6:25:50 PM EDT

[#4]

Roger that. I will have to inspect my jackets and see what storage options they have. Of course sometimes I wear a hoody as well

Posted: 2/18/2015 6:50:34 PM EDT

[#5]

I know some people carry AIWB on motorcycles so that they don't land on their firearm in case of an accident.

Posted: 2/18/2015 7:26:01 PM EDT

[#6]

Appendix is out of the question for riding a crotch rocket. A shoulder rig seems the most reasonable for my application. I physicial snap strap to retain the gun. No discomfort while sitting.

I guess the question is who makes a good shoulder rig. Galco wants an arm and a leg, no pun

Posted: 2/18/2015 7:36:49 PM EDT

[#7]

Vertical A shoulder rig.

Posted: 2/18/2015 10:57:27 PM EDT

[#8]

I still use IWB with a zipped up and vented leather jacket. No problem with printing or having it fly up. Once I get where I'm going the jacket comes off and I still have the IWB under a T shirt and jeans. Even in Houston with the venting, it is tolerable in August (if you drink plenty of water) and very comfortable in the fall and spring.

Posted: 2/19/2015 1:18:40 AM EDT

[#9]

With a shoulder holster most will fall forward when you bend over, like in your riding position.

Posted: 2/19/2015 5:45:56 AM EDT

[#10]

I've been wondering this aswell. I had thought a shoulder rig, but not being able to take the jacket off when making stops won't work. I was contemplating maybe getting a belly band for my Shield, but I don't know how hot that would get riding around.

In for suggestions aswell

Posted: 2/19/2015 8:43:01 AM EDT

[#11]

Same as off the bike: IWB with a Comp-Tac MTAC or Infidel Ultra, but unlike a lot of riders I actually wear gear so it's completely covered by a jacket.

Posted: 2/19/2015 7:58:32 PM EDT

[#12]

J Frame in the pocket but am considering going with an ankle holster when on the bike.

Posted: 2/19/2015 8:11:03 PM EDT

[#13]

Before switching to AIWB I used a shoulder holster and just wore in under my shirt but over my undershirt, not the best concealment with a G17 but good enough on long trips.

Posted: 2/20/2015 10:20:48 PM EDT

[#14]

I've never been a fan of shoulder rigs and prefer Kramer IWB holsters or pancake style OWB with a forward can't. On long trips on the bike it just got uncomfortable an it bugged the wife's leg. I bought a Galco Executive Companion last year before Sturgis for my 442. Wore it all 1200 miles out and 1200 miles back and a lot in between. Love it for riding. Very comfortable, concealable and accessible while on the bike.

Posted: 2/21/2015 4:49:53 PM EDT

[#15]

I run the same IWB as I do for other activities. I wear a heavy jacket though, so there's no big flapping/printing issue. I restrict my riding to the 32F (and sunny) to 85F (and cloudy) range though (take another 5F off either end for unfavorable Sun/Cloud conditions as I don't want to die hitting ice, nor do I wish to die of heatstroke).

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