Posted: 11/15/2009 5:43:21 PM EDT
| I received my Mtac with Velcro clips this week and tried it out for the first time today. This was my first time carrying, so I figured I would post my experience. I wore it to church wearing a suit. All was well in the visual area of concealment, but...I never realized until today how many people touch you, hug you, put there hands around you etc. So much for concealment. I am thinking an ankle holster would be better for social occasions. This afternoon I wore it out running a few earns while I was dressed in shorts and a t-shirt. It was very concealed, but I was constantly checking to make sure it was covered. Strange feeling, but I guess you get used to it. As far as the Mtac goes, it is as good as everyone says it is. |
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Good lesson to learn. When you are carrying, ether go for high hugs or the almighty firm handshake 
ETA: After carrying for a month, come back and tell us how you feel compared to how you originally felt. Or the all encompassing fist chest bump. Fixed it...that always goes over better in church .
I'm also much more aware of the 'social hugs' now. I don't seem to remember people hugging this much but when your carrying IWB it seems everyone hugs when they see you or when an night out is over...can't people just say hello or goodbye any more? So far nobody has bumped it, and if they did they'd likely think it's a cell phone anyway. |
| When hugging people, go low under their arms, forcing them to high on the outside of your arms. Also keep you cell phone in the same area so if they do touch something most will think it is a phone. Last thing teach spouses and children to walk on the opposite of your carry and do not make a scene if they accidentally bump or rub against it. |
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When hugging people, go low under their arms, forcing them to high on the outside of your arms. Also keep you cell phone in the same area so if they do touch something most will think it is a phone. Last thing teach spouses and children to walk on the opposite of your carry and do not make a scene if they accidentally bump or rub against it. my wife uses the butt of my gun as an armrest in church. lol |
| I don't go to church and I'm inclined to wonder why one would need to carry in church. But after that guy shot that preacher in the middle of church service a while back it seems like not even church is safe these days, in which case, I can't blame you. Seems like somebody coming unglued somewhere and going berzerk is a likely to happen as a crime taking place these days. And it seems like it's possible to happen damn near anywhere. Obviously, even an Army base isn't safe either. The one place you'd never expect it to happen. Kinda like you'd never expect a Dunkin Donuts to be robbed. |
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I don't go to church and I'm inclined to wonder why one would need to carry in church. But after that guy shot that preacher in the middle of church service a while back it seems like not even church is safe these days, in which case, I can't blame you. Seems like somebody coming unglued somewhere and going berzerk is a likely to happen as a crime taking place these days. And it seems like it's possible to happen damn near anywhere. Obviously, even an Army base isn't safe either. The one place you'd never expect it to happen. Kinda like you'd never expect a Dunkin Donuts to be robbed. You don't only consider your destination, but also the trip in between. |
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I received my Mtac with Velcro clips this week and tried it out for the first time today. This was my first time carrying, so I figured I would post my experience. I wore it to church wearing a suit. All was well in the visual area of concealment, but...I never realized until today how many people touch you, hug you, put there hands around you etc. So much for concealment. I am thinking an ankle holster would be better for social occasions. This afternoon I wore it out running a few earns while I was dressed in shorts and a t-shirt. It was very concealed, but I was constantly checking to make sure it was covered. Strange feeling, but I guess you get used to it. As far as the Mtac goes, it is as good as everyone says it is. Umm try using a bellyband in church and stick with a high chest hug/leanover I've heard its the best for family reunions/weddings/church/proms/funerals. I know a few people who say ankle holsters are for back up guns. Its all personal preferance really what works best for you. |
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Quoted: I don't go to church and I'm inclined to wonder why one would need to carry in church. But after that guy shot that preacher in the middle of church service a while back it seems like not even church is safe these days, in which case, I can't blame you. Seems like somebody coming unglued somewhere and going berzerk is a likely to happen as a crime taking place these days. And it seems like it's possible to happen damn near anywhere. Obviously, even an Army base isn't safe either. The one place you'd never expect it to happen. Kinda like you'd never expect a Dunkin Donuts to be robbed. Ever heard of the shooting at the Amish church a few years ago? |
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Belt for the Mtac Velcro. My order from Comp-Tac came with four Velcro strips. I put two of them on the belt that I use most ofter which measures about 1-1/8" wide. I have two comments here. 1st is that the Velcro tape is super strong and does not come off my belt and the Velcro clips stick to it like glue. I am very impressed. 2nd, you really need a 1-1/2" belt to completely hide the clip. My purchase was based on a belt size of 1-1/4". With that said, any leather belt should do.
Today, I tried to carry my G27 in my front pocket of dress pants. Of course I did not have anything in the chamber, if someone was wondering. This seem to work pretty well and did not really read through my pants. Certainly another option to consider, assuming I get a pocket holster for it. |
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This is a great thread.
Good points: "forcing" those huggers out there to go high; (you could also just side hug them); it's not the destination but the trip; regarding children and wife on the opposite side of the carry-side. Most people are wholly oblivious to their environment - and if they do become aware by touch, just say it's my (fill in the blank: phone, pager, balls) and then ask them what they're doing this weekend - they'll quickly move on; don't forget to smile. There are lots of folks that carry in chuch: cops, da's, sa's, LEO's of all types, prior service, etc. Regarding safety - when the poster wrote: I didn't have one in the chamber - umm yes you did. Don't be that guy. Carrying is a huge responsibility - safety will get you far. Rule one: firearms are always loaded. Don't forget about brandishing - if you have to grab for something high on a shelf reach with your non-carry side so everyone in the aisle won't call the sheriff's office. If you have to bend over and pick something up - don't bend, instead squat. Use you elbow and or forearm to brace your firearm against your your body if someone gets too close that you're not sure of or if you're talking for a long time and you don't want to get snuck from behind. Finally, I was a Publix a year or so back and this knuckle head after me in line slipped and I saw is iron (1911 compact). His eyes/body language did not say trouble. He had an ass ton of 100 dollars bills however. I postioned myself between my then girlfriend and him (he didn't know that I knew) and I kept it that way until we left. This all happened in about 45 seconds. Point is if you're carry concealed, then be concealed with your words, actions and deeds. No one needs to know you're carrying. |