M&P Compact Concealment

[blkexp98]

Ive read a good many threads on here and have tried a few options i have but haven't really found anything that works for me. About the only spot I've found that works is a clip draw at about 5 oclock. I can get a pretty good strong hand draw with it but i wonder about issues with the trigger guard being open and it slipping off.

I'm still reading over the appendix carry thread but just from moving the clip draw around i think i prefer the 5 oclock position. When i try to carry in about the 3 or 4 oclock position i get some very noticeable printing. I'm skinny so i don't have much room to hide it and large shirts just look sloppy with my body size.

I read where some of you said camelback made a couple backpacks that may work and that's an option ill consider for jogging, running and hiking. I don't know if the clip draw will hold hold with that much movement. I can't bring myself to use a fanny pack and those chest packs just say gun to me.

So given all that do any of you have any suggestions?

[snakedoctor]

bladetech nano iwb, or kolbeson leatherworks iwb's.

[dmaxfireman]

I am 6' 4" and 185lbs

I have a M&P 45 mid and M&P9c that both print noticably at 3/4 oclock with a normal t-shirt.

I tried carrying my full size 1911 for a kicks one day at 3/4 oclock and not even my wife knew it was there until she gave me a hug around the waist.

I think that extra bit of width on us lanky people really hurts, I'm now looking to get a commander or officers size 1911 for ccw

[Sam]

If the "clip draw" is what I think it is, a metal clip without the use of a holster, I would seriously reconsider this form of carry. An M&P, especially the one without the manual safety, rely on the integral safety built into the trigger. Shoving this gun into the waist band without the protection of a holster is scary (at least for me). Part of your clothing materials could get inside the trigger guard and come in contact with the trigger, bad things will happen.

Like another member suggested, a Blade Tech Nano is a great and simple rig for your application. Leave the novelty clip draw in the junk pile.

[willowofwisp]

If the "clip draw" is what I think it is, a metal clip without the use of a holster, I would seriously reconsider this form of carry. An M&P, especially the one without the manual safety, rely on the integral safety built into the trigger. Shoving this gun into the waist band without the protection of a holster is scary (at least for me). Part of your clothing materials could get inside the trigger guard and come in contact with the trigger, bad things will happen.

Like another member suggested, a Blade Tech Nano is a great and simple rig for your application. Leave the novelty clip draw in the junk pile.


+1....It amazes me how people will spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on a carry gun, 20-30$ on carry ammo, then magazines and then skimp on the holster, which really is the most important part.

If your really skinny, then appendix could work perfectly for you.

[blkexp98]

I like the looks of those holsters. Thanks for pointing me that way.

Funny you mention the compact 1911. That used to be what i carried. I had a officer frame with a 4 1/4 barrel and it carried pretty well at about 4. The width is the problem i think too. I wanted to make the switch to 9mm. To be honest even though the 1911 felt great in my hands i shoot MUCH better with the 9mm M&P compact so that became my carry pistol.

I wasnt wild about the clip draw leaving an open trigger so i really didnt ever carry it much like that. I just wasnt comfortable carrying like that.

[Hot Sauce]

Ive read a good many threads on here and have tried a few options i have but haven't really found anything that works for me. About the only spot I've found that works is a clip draw at about 5 oclock. I can get a pretty good strong hand draw with it but i wonder about issues with the trigger guard being open and it slipping off.

I'm still reading over the appendix carry thread but just from moving the clip draw around i think i prefer the 5 oclock position. When i try to carry in about the 3 or 4 oclock position i get some very noticeable printing. I'm skinny so i don't have much room to hide it and large shirts just look sloppy with my body size.


Which holsters did you try?

What sort of angle the did the holsters have?

[BCmJUnKie]

SOB works really good. Its difficult to print

[willowofwisp]

SOB works really good. Its difficult to print

SOB can be a pretty dangerous way to carry....and I really can't think of any advantages to overcome the large numbers of disadvantages.

[RogerinTPA]

Ive read a good many threads on here and have tried a few options i have but haven't really found anything that works for me. About the only spot I've found that works is a clip draw at about 5 oclock. I can get a pretty good strong hand draw with it but i wonder about issues with the trigger guard being open and it slipping off.

I'm still reading over the appendix carry thread but just from moving the clip draw around i think i prefer the 5 oclock position. When i try to carry in about the 3 or 4 oclock position i get some very noticeable printing. I'm skinny so i don't have much room to hide it and large shirts just look sloppy with my body size.

I read where some of you said camelback made a couple backpacks that may work and that's an option ill consider for jogging, running and hiking. I don't know if the clip draw will hold hold with that much movement. I can't bring myself to use a fanny pack and those chest packs just say gun to me.

So given all that do any of you have any suggestions?

I've been using the Comp-tac Minotaur IWB Holster for a few years now. I'm 5'11, 225lbs and wear it at the 1:30/2:00 O'Clock position, with a T-Shirt or Polo, here in FL. I cut off the bottoms of the belt clips so I could be more comfortable while sitting. No worries about printing. I normally wear a Large, but wear XL when carrying. You may want to go up one shirt size or do what a lot of folks do, T-Shirt tucked, IWB, then an outer shirt open or with one button secured for better concealment.

http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=114

[BCmJUnKie]

SOB can be a pretty dangerous way to carry....and I really can't think of any advantages to overcome the large numbers of disadvantages.

Im aware of the risks. Its a prefernce. And its the way I have always carried.

It benifits me the best in how I carry and I can dress around it the most efficient.

I honestly dont think its any more dangerous than driving without a seatbelt or carrying a and putting yourself in a bad situation in the first place

[Travelingchild]

... i get some very noticeable printing. I'm skinny so i don't have much room to hide it and large shirts just look sloppy with my body size.
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I'm 5'8" barely 125lbs. If I start shrinking with age "at 48" now I'll be shopping in teen section.:cray:for clothes.
Point I carry a SW1911 pd in this
http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=101&osCsid=qctauc38t87ncmsn8pnh244427
or my full size m&p. see this post #218
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=86104&page=11
Plus the entire long week end in shorts mingling against tourists,stay away from light colored clothing,

[willowofwisp]

The part that came across dangerous to me was that the OP stated he was going to be running/jogging/hiking, if the OP were to fall the SOB could cause some issues.

[PdxMotoxer]

I could understand "clip draw" carry with something like my LCP or a long double action pull trigger but not an M&Pc for me it's just asking
for a N.D.

That said i'm an O.W.B. person (and a lefty) so i love my desanties speed scabbard.
*because if size and respect to board these are clickable thumbs*
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/PdxMotoXer/th_MPinHolster2Extramags.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/PdxMotoXer/?action=view&current=MPinHolster2Extramags.jpg)


I found a great deal off eBAY few years back after the M&P's came out
<50 shipped to my door!!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/PdxMotoXer/th_MP9cHolsterPriceShippinginfo.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/PdxMotoXer/?action=view&current=MP9cHolsterPriceShippinginfo.jpg)

and if i'm going jogging or wearing something like shorts with elastic waistband i love and swear by my "Smart Carry" (a.k.a. thunder wear)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/PdxMotoXer/100_0235-1.jpg
i can also carry extra mag!!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/PdxMotoXer/100_0236-1.jpg

and i don't need to order a smaller one if it's summer and i feel like
a fast jog or only want to throw my LCP .380 i use the safety pin trick so the gun doesn't go down in too deep.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/PdxMotoXer/100_0704.jpg

you'll notice i have room for an extra mag, some cash, and even my ccw permit if just strapping it on and taking the puppy for a walk jog on a very hot day. just used this set up the other day while taking the puppy for a very long walk/jog/run/walk.

AND TRIGGERS are covered!!!

[skyugo]

i'm a big fan of 2:30 carry. basically the gun sits right about over your front pocket.

here's my semi-custom atomic dog holster with my glock 19....

http://i53.tinypic.com/142zxn9.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/2nh2p13.jpg

pretty concealable and comfortable. your mileage may vary of course