Summer Carry

[Twr11]

Smith and Wesson 340pd air lite scandium j frame. Pocket Carry front right pocket, disappears at 12oz. I can wear about anything with this edc, shorts, jeans, cargo you name it. The air lite frame is amazing to carry, not so amazing when you shoot the hot 357 rounds. But I love it.

 

[bwframe]

My summer wear is light. I suffer during heat and humidity. So I stick to a LCP with a side clip for attaching to waistband or pocket, or simply pocket carry. No holster or anything to add bulk. I wear linen or upf sun shirts (like Columbia PFG although quality on those suck anymore so I've been getting PataGucci, Filson, and such lately) unbuttoned over a simple t shirt which would mostly cover OWB carry and serve you well in the sun.

No concern for that unprotected trigger?

 

[BigRed3588]

I’m a fatty and don’t have any problem concealing a gun. Although I will admit that fluffy and IWB doesn’t work as well. I have gained 25 pounds and one waist size since covid and changing jobs 2 years ago. But with the right belt and holster even OWB is no problem with an untucked shirt.

I like polos. The ones with squared off bottoms look nicer and are intended for untucked look. You can also go the route off unbuttoned short sleeve over a tshirt. People make fun of the lightweight Eddie Bauer or Columbia travel vests but they do work.

Belts. We have had that discussion. Holsters OWB go with something that rides high. This might restrict you to a lighter or shorter pistol. But I carry my commander sized 1911 or Walther PPS year round. A Glock 26 or any of the sub 4” 9mms with a proper holster works well as an everyday belt gun.

Unfortunately Florida is CC only, and I live in Palm Beach County which might as well be New York. You pretty much have to carry IWB, which is when the love handles come into play lol. I’ll carry OWB with the button up on occasion, but it’s usually not worth the potential hassle.

 

[Gabriel]

I carry the same all year round. What I wear doesn't change in the summer other than I don't wear long underwear or a coat, so the Glock 48 in an appendix holster is an all season off duty winner.

 

[blue2golf]

Ruger LC9s pocket carry in an Uncle Mike's #3 pocket holster. I've done this method over 10 years now, winter and summer. It works for me.

 

[BigRed]

So Summer in the South will soon be here, I am wanting stick with OWB carry on the weekends. My go to is ordinarily ankle carry but you know that’s not real discrete and well to be honest is really a fashion failure when wearing shorts. Just curious what you may have found that works well shirt wise that Is somewhat fashionable yet offers good concealment ?

When I am trying to be discreet, I might change from a 1911 to a Browning HP.

Generally speaking, I don't give a **** about the season.

 

[cedartop]

Potential threats and reasons for carry don't change with the season so neither does my type of carry.

 

[johntheplinker]

Think I got the idea from here to wear a loose fitting fishing type shirt worn untucked. I'm not a big guy, 6' 170 lbs, but even a 1911 or a full sized 9mm disappears. Also the shirt wicks sweat and keeps off the sun for comfort. Just as important is a good holster that keeps things tight to your side.

 

[GlocksAreKindaCool]

IWB 43x with an apex trigger and 15 round shield magazine with a 20 round shield spare mag. I recently switched to this pistol from a Gen 5 Glock 19 and a Gen 2 Smith and Wesson Shield .45

 

[BigRed]

Think I got the idea from here to wear a loose fitting fishing type shirt worn untucked. I'm not a big guy, 6' 170 lbs, but even a 1911 or a full sized 9mm disappears. Also the shirt wicks sweat and keeps off the sun for comfort. Just as important is a good holster that keeps things tight to your side.

I've said before.....
If I cut 30lbs, I could carry a 45 anywhere.
And so the line is set.

 

[led4thehed2]

I use my CTAC IWB and a loose t-shirt. I have pocket-carried a Smith 642 or Glock 43 in the past, but I got to a point a few years ago where I didn't want to carry guns that small anymore. So, I got a bunch or slightly oversize shirt so I could make the bigger guns work.

Best of luck to OP and everyone...summer is certainly my least favorite carry season...least favorite season all around.

 

[88E30M50]

Potential threats and reasons for carry don't change with the season so neither does my type of carry.

I thought that summer was riot and ransack season.

 

[cedartop]

I thought that summer was riot and ransack season.

Good point. Granted I do everything I can to avoid those types of areas, because, well I don't like people, but sometimes.

 

[model1994]

No concern for that unprotected trigger?

absolutely. I definitely consider it, and take precautions. Such as when pocket carrying nothing else goes in that pocket, especially keys.

I also try to carry my snubby anytime I'm pocket carrying but those really hot days where I need to wear super light clothing it is just too heavy.

 

[wcd]

When I am trying to be discreet, I might change from a 1911 to a Browning HP.

Generally speaking, I don't give a **** about the season.

Agreed I maintain the same sidearm regardless. But my wife complains about my lack of fashion sense. I try to explain look you can’t have everything…And I do not have fashion sense and I am ok with that. Who knows maybe I can find a nice button down?

 

[wcd]

Potential threats and reasons for carry don't change with the season so neither does my type of carry.

Was not really referring changing carry ie holster, or particular edc, but rather looking for some suggestions with regards to fashion.

 

[wcd]

Unfortunately Florida is CC only, and I live in Palm Beach County which might as well be New York. You pretty much have to carry IWB, which is when the love handles come into play lol. I’ll carry OWB with the button up on occasion, but it’s usually not worth the potential hassle.

Is that why there was so much blow back from DeSantis wanting to make Open Carry legal.

When we vacation there I have never had an issue.

 

[BigRed3588]

Is that why there was so much blow back from DeSantis wanting to make Open Carry legal.

When we vacation there I have never had an issue.

Probably. A lot of the state’s population is in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, which are predominately blue. Cubans are probably the only reason republicans win elections in Florida.

 

[BigRed]

Cubans are probably the only reason republicans win elections in Florida.

Often, those that lived under communism do not find it as appealing as ******* progressives preach.

 

[cedartop]

Was not really referring changing carry ie holster, or particular edc, but rather looking for some suggestions with regards to fashion.

Sorry, not a direct response to your question. As to fashion, it is so fluid these days. I don't love always wearing untucked shirts, but it is what it is. If I have to dress up, like at church, I just wear a cover garment. Not as easy to do during the summer but I am a hot weather kind of guy so it works out.