New to CCW with new CM9

[almalave]

I've been going to the range now for almost ten years, but I'm new to CCW and just bought a CM9. I live in Puerto Rico and work as an MD visiting terminal patients in their homes ten hours a day. Mostly I wear black scrubs.
In your experience guys, what method of carry would you recomend? I mean, It's really hot around here. Haven't bought any holsters yet. ankle holster? IWB?
Thanks for your replies.

[Tinman507]

IWB for sure. Not sure what holds scrubs up? Belt, draw string?

[Bill K]

Welcome to KahrTalk.

Are the scrub pants just held up with a draw string or do you wear a belt? Is the top tucked into the scrub pants or worn out over the pants? You mention ankle carry, does this mean that you don't feel you'd need to get to your CM9 to quickly?

You'll get lots useful advice here.

[almalave]

I just bought a couple of scrubs with belt loops. Just need a good nylon belt. I definitely feel the need for a quick draw, but want to weigh my options because haven't got the experience.

[JFootin]

I just bought a couple of scrubs with belt loops. Just need a good nylon belt. I definitely feel the need for a quick draw, but want to weigh my options because haven't got the experience.

What you need is the SmartCarry, which has it's own belt. That way, you don't have to worry about a thick gun belt with your scrubs. It provides complete, uncompromised concealment. And worn under scrubs, the gun can be drawn quickly.

[LonghornFan69]

You can also go to www.tactipac.com and take a look at the FusionPac, it is a holster that has its own Velcro belt.

[WI carrier]

i saw a tee shirt with a velcro holster under either arm at a gun show recently, seemed to work very nice. i cant remember the actual name but i think it shouldn't be hard to find

[jlottmc]

A belly band may also be good for you, or the thunder wear, or a fanny pack, or the smart carry or a kangaroo holster, or a rig from http://stellarrigs.com/kydex.html, they do a kydex worn on a neck chain, or maybe an ankle holster. Just some thoughts. I for one would not try to use a belt holster in a pair of scrubs for love or money, use instead something that has it's own method for supporting the weight, miniscule it is.

[Athensm50]

I use the Belly band EVERYDAY.....it is VERY comfortable.....it would work perfect with scrubs......I wear it up around my chest....under left arm.

[Bill K]

Before retirement I used SmartCarry nearly every week day while at my corporate office job. Shirt should be tucked otherwise draw gets more awkward.

If you're going to wear a belt then pocket carry is a possibility depending on pocket size and scrub material not allowing much printing. I personally really like pocket carry and my PM9 works in 80% + of my pants.

[JFootin]

Shirt should be tucked otherwise draw gets more awkward.

Do you mean tucked inside the smartCarry? Probably not a bad idea for unobscured draw. The SmartCarry rides well below the belt line up front and its belt rides on the hips just below the belt line. You wouldn't want your pants sagging and exposing any of it, though. Maybe just tuck the shirt under it in the front and leave the shirt over the belt at the sides and back. That way, nothing would be revealed when you bent over.

I hope Thunder71, who carries at work using a SmartCarry, will chime in here.

[almalave]

The fusionpac looks great, a little pricey though. I'll have to give them a call, Kahr is not listed as available.

[BEARDOG]

http://www.remoraholsters.com/

If your pants have a drawstring then the Remora would work well.
They are very well liked by many people for CC while wearing sweats or gym shorts,etc, with no belt at all. They are really comfortable and also it is a smaller footprint then the others mentioned so it should be cooler as well. They can be used as a in waistband holster(IWB) or a pocket hoster too.

[almalave]

Thanks for all your replies. Many choices. Decision time....
Probably will end up buying a couple of them and see what works best.

[Bill K]

Do you mean tucked inside the smartCarry? Probably not a bad idea for unobscured draw. The SmartCarry rides well below the belt line up front and its belt rides on the hips just below the belt line. You wouldn't want your pants sagging and exposing any of it, though. Maybe just tuck the shirt under it in the front and leave the shirt over the belt at the sides and back. That way, nothing would be revealed when you bent over.

I hope Thunder71, who carries at work using a SmartCarry, will chime in here.

I would put my shirt on then put SC on. I did not have the back of my shirt over the SC belt like some do. The SmartCarry is an excellent holster to use in a non-permissive environment. Took maybe a week to get comfortable with the holster and to learn rest room techniques.