Winter Carry Options

[88E30M50]

Pretty much the same as summer, but the Glock 20 sometimes gets carried. My Sig P238 does not go out as much and my Glock 27 gets pocket carried from time to time. I generally carry OWB and will most likely do that come winter too.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

still carry Glock 27 IWB @ 4 oclock
but with a coat I can comfortably toss extra mags in the pockets

 

[flhultra]

no change here, trained for the 2 of them to be in that exact spot and expect them to be there .

 

[sepe]

I don't ever wear heavy coats because it doesn't get that cold (if I know I'm going to be driving I'll throw a coat in the Prius). My carry methods don't change as I've got a really nice murse and a sweet fanny pack. Well, I should say my carry methods rarely change as I do channel Rambo sometimes and strap the fanny pack on a diagonal across my chest.

I've only got 1 holster for the Glock 27. That would be a Blackhawk Serpa (only shot myself 12 times so far this year).

 

[chezuki]

No change here either.

 

[Gluemanz28]

still carry Glock 27 IWB @ 4 oclock
but with a coat I can comfortably toss extra mags in the pockets

Same setup year around. Glock 27 IWB in a Galco King Tuk at 4:00 with +2 mag extension (a place for the pinky finger to rest)
Full size G22 mag with X-Grip spacer at 9:00 (15 rounds )

 

[derrickgoins]

No Change here. IWB right around 4:30.

 

[Shay]

No change.

IWB at 4.

Yup. Same bat gun. Same bat channel.

 

[lovemachine]

One of the reasons why I prefer to carry AIWB is because I have found it's quicker to get access to my pistol while wearing a winter coat.

So, my carry methods work perfect in all kinds of weather and environments. At least for me.

 

[WebSnyper]

As the weather gets cold and we all bundle up in heavy coats, I'm wondering what methods people use to carry.
I've thought of using a shoulder holster, but I'm not sure how comfortable that will be for carrying in the car. Also I'm worried how quickly I will be able to draw if I have to.

What methods do people use for winter carry?

No change.

IWB at 4.

still carry Glock 27 IWB @ 4 oclock
but with a coat I can comfortably toss extra mags in the pockets

Same as these gentlemen, and same as summer. I try to change as little as possible, so that muscle memory/brain/gun are all working in conjunction. I find it easier to keep as much the same as I possibly can regarding firearms these days. Less surprises. Always a Glock (although may vary between a sub compact 26/27 or a compact 19/23), always in the same position, same holster, with extra mag in the same place.

 

[HavokCycle]

no change. just means i'm printed less with a jacket on with a G22.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I use the same method of carry that I always do, no matter what the season, OC in a strong side hip retention holster. The only difference is that with my coat on I'm semi-CCing and that's why you practice pulling up your clothes to allow for easier draw if needed.

 

[45fan]

The only change that I make during the colder months, I would likely carry OWB more often, and I pocket carry a 442 Smith&Wesson when I am wearing a coat. I still carry the normal pistol in the same spot, but I really like having a pocket gun that has no hammer or slide to impede operation in a coat pocket. I figure its a normal place to put your hands when walking into a store, and with the holidays usually seeing a spike in muggings, its about as prepared as one can be without carrying a mossberg at the low ready all the time.