Concealed carry

[Eklofr]

I've rented a echelon 4.0 and was very impressed. Looking to get a everyday carry, was looking at a s&w shied but I like the way the 4.0 shoots. Im 6' slim build. Can I carry the echelon effectively.

 

[Jsimon78]

I've rented a echelon 4.0 and was very impressed. Looking to get a everyday carry, was looking at a s&w shied but I like the way the 4.0 shoots. Im 6' slim build. Can I carry the echelon effectively.

Welcome to the forum.

The answer is how you dress around it. I can conceal a full size XDm and I’m 6’ and 300 pounds.

 

[trader]

welcome. The answer is yes.

 

[BassCliff]

Hello!

Welcome to the forum from the Wild Wild Upper Midwest.

I've rented a echelon 4.0 and was very impressed. Looking to get a everyday carry, was looking at a s&w shied but I like the way the 4.0 shoots. Im 6' slim build. Can I carry the echelon effectively.

Yes! It is certainly possible to carry a 4" barrel pistol, especially someone of your size/build. As has been mentioned, you may have to adjust your wardrobe around it, find the right holster for it, the right belt, after you decide how you are going to conceal carry.

I don't know how far you are on this journey but you'll want to consider 'outside the waistband' (OWB), 'inside the waistband' (IWB), a shoulder holster under a jacket, a "tuckable" holster under a suit, cross-draw, etc. A lot of carriers, myself included, like the AIWB (inside the waistband over the appendix - about 2 o'clock) under an untucked shirt. Maybe this link will help get you started...

Concealed Carry [The Definitive Guide]

Got questions? Our guides cover everything from the best concealed carry guns and gear, to legal aspects, techniques, and women's considerations.

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Feel free to let us know what you're thinking and if you have questions. Thanks for joining us.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Eklofr]

Hello!

Welcome to the forum from the Wild Wild Upper Midwest.



Yes! It is certainly possible to carry a 4" barrel pistol, especially someone of your size/build. As has been mentioned, you may have to adjust your wardrobe around it, find the right holster for it, the right belt, after you decide how you are going to conceal carry.

I don't know how far you are on this journey but you'll want to consider 'outside the waistband' (OWB), 'inside the waistband' (IWB), a shoulder holster under a jacket, a "tuckable" holster under a suit, cross-draw, etc. A lot of carriers, myself included, like the AIWB (inside the waistband over the appendix - about 2 o'clock) under an untucked shirt. Maybe this link will help get you started...

Concealed Carry [The Definitive Guide]

Got questions? Our guides cover everything from the best concealed carry guns and gear, to legal aspects, techniques, and women's considerations.

www.pewpewtactical.com

Feel free to let us know what you're thinking and if you have questions. Thanks for joining us.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Thanks for the input, I am planning on carrying appendix. I hadn't thought about outside the waistband.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Thanks for the input, I am planning on carrying appendix. I hadn't thought about outside the waistband.

I normally carry AIWB but sometimes I will train OWB, carrying at 3 o'clock on my strong side. You can still cover it with anything from a long t-shirt to a jacket. Then sometimes I will tuck my shirt in at the range and open carry, depending on the training bits we're working on. There's many ways to git'r'done.

Even...

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Eklofr]

If I tried that in illinois I'd be well taken care of by the state.

 

[Wirenut]

Welcome from Northern Illinois...

 

[bc22wm]

Can I carry the echelon effectively.

YES! Comfortable, that's up to you.

 

[Annihilator]

Hi,



I normally carry AIWB but sometimes I will train OWB, carrying at 3 o'clock on my strong side. You can still cover it with anything from a long t-shirt to a jacket. Then sometimes I will tuck my shirt in at the range and open carry, depending on the training bits we're working on. There's many ways to git'r'done.

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Jsimon78]

If I tried that in illinois I'd be well taken care of by the state.

Depends on how close you are to Chicago. Out here in rural Illinois along I-80 we aren’t like the swamp

 

[Model 457]

This is the best way to carry. All bases covered......