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Title: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: Walter45Auto on September 25, 2010, 03:12:43 PM
I'm thinking about starting to carry a Kel-Tec (Shut up! Mine works! ;D) concealed on the weak side as a BUG. What are good options for it other than the left pocket? Only way I've ever carried it is in the right pocket.  If I decide to carry in the weak pocket, I'll have to carry my wallet and flashlight somewhere else. So I want to think about other ways that might work better. Traditional IWB and OWB would be hard while wearing a tucked in shirt, so what are other ideas?
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: fightingquaker13 on September 25, 2010, 03:31:22 PM
I'm thinking about starting to carry a Kel-Tec (Shut up! Mine works! ;D) concealed on the weak side as a BUG. What are good options for it other than the left pocket? Only way I've ever carried it is in the right pocket.  If I decide to carry in the weak pocket, I'll have to carry my wallet and flashlight somewhere else. So I want to think about other ways that might work better. Traditional IWB and OWB would be hard while wearing a tucked in shirt, so what are other ideas?
I don't see the need for weak side carry. It would be my first instinct, but why? If you need a BUg, by definition your main weapon has failed or is empty. So drop it and pull the bug. That said, I don't see why moving your wallet etc. to the right side is a big deal. If you're not comfortable with the weak hand though, just remember that unless you are going to be Two Gun Pete, you're going to be holstering/dropping your primary anyway.
Just my .02. although there is always this option............... 8)
FQ13

Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: Walter45Auto on September 25, 2010, 03:36:31 PM
My primary is in the right pocket, so I can't reach it with the weak hand. Also that's why the wallet won't fit there.
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: fightingquaker13 on September 25, 2010, 03:44:46 PM
My primary is in the right pocket, so I can't reach it with the weak hand. Also that's why the wallet won't fit there.
Ahh, I see. Well, there are deep conceal crotch holsters that apparently work with a tucked in shirt. I looked at them, just never pulled the trigger. Some folks seem to love them. Failing that, with a tucked in shirt its either ankle or wear a jacket, which opens up all sorts of options.
FQ13
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: tombogan03884 on September 25, 2010, 04:28:27 PM
The Kel Tec is lite enough you can just drop it in your sock.
But, it's also small enough that those deep concealment holsters should be doable.

http://www.smartcarry.com/index.html
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: Timothy on September 25, 2010, 05:54:14 PM
Leave the bug at home and just date Ziva!  Nothing better than an anti terrorist trained Mussad agent with an attitude..

I don't know why I still watch the show but it's captured me since it first aired.   ;)

Put the bug where you need it and practice till it's location is ingrained into your response scenario.
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: McGyver on September 25, 2010, 06:25:26 PM
two words: Tactical Pants!
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: fightingquaker13 on September 25, 2010, 06:48:17 PM
Leave the bug at home and just date Ziva!  Nothing better than an anti terrorist trained Mussad agent with an attitude..

I don't know why I still watch the show but it's captured me since it first aired.   ;)

Put the bug where you need it and practice till it's location is ingrained into your response scenario.
Make that happen for me and you get the entire collection. ;D
FQ13
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: m25operator on September 25, 2010, 07:07:56 PM
Walter, I know your close to my area, Hot in the summer, pretty mild winters that are short. Several ways, 1st, don't carry a wallet, I use a small zip thing to carry identity and credit cards or debit cards with my medical insurance, in my right front pocket, wallets are literally a pain in the ass, and not good for your body, now, where to carry Bug, either back pocket, which again is a pain in the ass, or belly band holster, this is a fave of mine, but worn up high, across the chest, across your nipples, and the pistol is tucked under your weak armpit, depending on what type shirt you wear, you can reach through a short sleeve shirt and draw, you can even be talking to someone, and have your hand on the grip, to rip out at a moments notice, and nobody would be the wiser, it conceals very well. I carry 1 pistol, Right front pocket, but in my circumstance, I have several weapons available, in my vehicle and tool box, within 100'.
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: PegLeg45 on September 26, 2010, 12:31:37 AM
Another thing to consider with a pocket carried BUG (or primary for that matter) is being able to call on it when seated in a vehicle.
If pocket carry is the mode chosen, a wise move is a dedicated, easily reachable, vehicle gun.

Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: Walter45Auto on September 26, 2010, 02:20:14 AM
Peg, That one I've already taken care of. ;) Not perfected yet, though.
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: ellis4538 on September 26, 2010, 03:37:57 AM
Walter,  I just saw an ad for an on the belt pouch for a BUG.  Looks like some kind of ED pouch.  If I would have known this was going to come up I would have saved it!  I'll post info if I find it again.

Richard
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: Solus on September 26, 2010, 09:20:50 AM
Consider Clipdraw for the Kel-Tec or LCP. 

I tried one on my Glock 23 and did not like it.  Trigger was to vulnerable for the light pull I use.

Works on my LCPs though because the pull is heavier and so much longer.

It can be positioned so very little is above the belt, but the less that shows the slower the draw.  It can be covered by leaving some overhang on a tucked shirt.

Check it out here.    http://www.clipdraw.com/

 
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: twyacht on September 26, 2010, 04:18:00 PM
My Kel-Tec works too Walter. ;D  I usually carry IWB with a larger pistol, or front pocket for the KT.  I just haven't found a combo that would warrant the extra weight in S. FLA swampy 9 month summer season. :-\

IWB, with the KT in a pocket, could work though, than there is the extra weight of a reload for each. Or no reload for the BUG, as it's a BUG.. Probably 1 reload for each.

I had the clip draw attachment on my KT, I rotate it on and off, but keep it well oiled and wiped down everyday, as sweat is hard on an exposed pistol.

Two is better than one, unless you have run the crap out of your primary, and trust it 100%. (Which we probably all do with any gun we carry anyway)...

Jeans, and ankle rigs, boot holsters, even socks, belly bands,those tactical sleeveless vests with an inner liner are all a viable option.

We need to post some pictures of our CC fashion....hmmmm... ::)
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: ellis4538 on October 03, 2010, 08:18:13 PM
Walter, found that belt pouch holster I mentioned.  It is in the Cabela's "Shooting" catalog.  The item no. is ZL-23-0154 if you want to try to look it up on-line.  Even comes in PINK!!!!!

Richard
Title: Re: Ways to carry a back up gun?
Post by: tombogan03884 on October 03, 2010, 08:22:50 PM
Kel Tec offers a factory Clip for about $20

http://www.keltecweapons.com/product/belt-clip-fits-p-32-or-p-3at/