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BMFOTP · 08-11-2007, 09:11 PM

I just received my Fist K1 holster, which is adjustable for both IWB and OWB carry. I will post a picture as soon as I figure out how to post pics. Here is a hyperlink http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/k1/alladaptA.htm. My question is what position on the body is the best position for concealed carry. I know I have to figure out what is the best position for me, but suggestions on a good carry position is appreciated. I want to be able to draw and fire my weapon in a reasonable time and be reasonably comfortable when wearing my weapon.

sbc3530 · 08-11-2007, 10:46 PM

What it will finally boil down to is what is most comfortable for you.
For years now I have used a Bianchi model 3S "pistol pocket" - strong side, forward cant, inside the belt - for just about every gun I carry (Sig 220 & 230, SA TRP 1911). For my XD45 I am using a DeSantis "Mini Slide" model and am quite pleased with it. Again, it is strong side with a butt forward cant.
Looks like you can set that holster of yours us just about any way you want.

spamlovr · 08-12-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BMFOTP

I want to be able to draw and fire my weapon in a reasonable time and be reasonably comfortable when wearing my weapon.

In my opinion, this is more a matter of your practicing the draw and your own comfort and experience than our input. There are many ways to carry, but you have to find out what works for you.

rtparso · 08-12-2007, 08:10 AM

For me just forward of my hip (2:00 2:30) draw is more effective at 3:00 but it shows and bumps things. At the 2:30 it rides nice and doesn't stick me when I sit. Any further back and it tends to print when I bend at the waist.

Frisco Pete · 08-12-2007, 09:35 AM

Just behind the hip bone on your strong side. If you read rags like Combat Handguns, this seems to be the one position most used and recommended.

FYI - when seated in a car, a cross-draw holster on your weak side in front of your hip is the best position if you have to draw when seated - especially for right-handers.

08-11-2007, 09:11 PM	#1
BMFOTP XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 309	Concealed Carry Position? I just received my Fist K1 holster, which is adjustable for both IWB and OWB carry. I will post a picture as soon as I figure out how to post pics. Here is a hyperlink http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/k1/alladaptA.htm. My question is what position on the body is the best position for concealed carry. I know I have to figure out what is the best position for me, but suggestions on a good carry position is appreciated. I want to be able to draw and fire my weapon in a reasonable time and be reasonably comfortable when wearing my weapon. __________________ To extraordinary circumstances we must apply extraordinary remedies.

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08-11-2007, 10:46 PM	#2
sbc3530 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 58	What it will finally boil down to is what is most comfortable for you. For years now I have used a Bianchi model 3S "pistol pocket" - strong side, forward cant, inside the belt - for just about every gun I carry (Sig 220 & 230, SA TRP 1911). For my XD45 I am using a DeSantis "Mini Slide" model and am quite pleased with it. Again, it is strong side with a butt forward cant. Looks like you can set that holster of yours us just about any way you want.

08-12-2007, 08:10 AM	#4
rtparso XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 649	For me just forward of my hip (2:00 2:30) draw is more effective at 3:00 but it shows and bumps things. At the 2:30 it rides nice and doesn't stick me when I sit. Any further back and it tends to print when I bend at the waist.

08-12-2007, 09:35 AM	#5
Frisco Pete XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 132	Just behind the hip bone on your strong side. If you read rags like Combat Handguns, this seems to be the one position most used and recommended. FYI - when seated in a car, a cross-draw holster on your weak side in front of your hip is the best position if you have to draw when seated - especially for right-handers.