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In a perfect world, you need to try both and draw and fire numerous times from both. A shoulder can be really comfortable, but can be really difficult to draw from, especially from under a jacket like you described. A good firearms/holster shop should let you try it dry in the store at least. Whatever you do, be consistent. I'm so used to drawing from a duty holster, it is second nature and I carry on the hip always.
That is the only reason I think I want the hip one, easier to draw.......but, think it is a good idea that no one sees it all the time either......shoulder.
Depends on alot of things. weather, clothing, type of weapon, activity
Shoulder - definitely the most comfortable, especially for larger pistols, but you have to wear a jacket or vest w/ small arm holes. A poorly designed one will cause the weapon to be obvious just not visible, kinda like a tit growing outa your armpit. Also, shoulder holsters are not easy on easy off units when you may want to shed the outer wear.
Hip - tends to drag your pants down no matter what size your weapon is. Great in warmer weather as outer garments are not required, can be covered by a baggy T-shirt. Fairly easy to ditch your piece in the trunk / bags w/o causing alot of citizen concern about the biker with a gun. Personally I think a hip holster is more suited to vigorous activity as the weapon is held tight to the body.
I use both hip and shoulder holsters depending on the situation anticipated. Practice with whatever you are going to use. Having a weapon but not being able to get it into action in time is worse than not having one at all.
What is your wardrobe like? If it's anything like mine your shirts are all baggy enough to not have to worry about it. OH yeah, and what kind of gun will you carry? That's another consideration. Sometimes I carry a little S&W airweight 38 and I have a little pocket holster that works great, but only because it's a little tiny gun.
What is your wardrobe like? If it's anything like mine your shirts are all baggy enough to not have to worry about it. OH yeah, and what kind of gun will you carry? That's another consideration. Sometimes I carry a little S&W airweight 38 and I have a little pocket holster that works great, but only because it's a little tiny gun.
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