Carry gun just too heavy...

[DanV1317]

Does anybody else besides me hate having the weights of say even a Glock 19 on their hip? I wear mine in a versa max 2, but after like cutting the lawn or anything with it on, i just want to go inside and take the darn thing off. I wear it with a wilderness belt, but the thing is just heavy with all those rounds in it. Every day, i just want to switch to a 26. I think i'm going to have to do that in the next few weeks.

I know some people will probably love to tell me how they wear their fully loaded glock 21 or whatever, but i mean try going outside and cutting an acre of lawn with an IWB holster. It's a pain.

[danp]

Does anybody else besides me hate having the weights of say even a Glock 19 on their hip? I wear mine in a versa max 2, but after like cutting the lawn or anything with it on, i just want to go inside and take the darn thing off. I wear it with a wilderness belt, but the thing is just heavy with all those rounds in it. Every day, i just want to switch to a 26. I think i'm going to have to do that in the next few weeks.

I know some people will probably love to tell me how they wear their fully loaded glock 21 or whatever, but i mean try going outside and cutting an acre of lawn with an IWB holster. It's a pain.

I switched from a Fullsize G22 to a Compact G19 2 weeks ago and I love it so far. I also have an XD subcompact but to me it's just too small. I get so used to carrying a gun it feels weird when I take it off. I generally keep my gun on me from the time I put on pants in the morning to the time I take 'em off at night.

[Jim PHL]

There are a lot of lighter weight options but also consider size options. Glocks are light weight but still relatively "chunky". You'd be amazed a what a difference a single-stack design makes. I used to have a Kahr K40 (all steel version of this excellent design) The actual weight was comparable to the Glock 27. My Dad and Bro-in-law both carry G27's. Even though the weight was close, the slimmer design made the Kahr seem to carry much lighter. I would bet the polymer Kahr's would be a downright pleasure to carry. If you are set on sticking with Glock, consider the model 36. Not a lot thinner than their standard models but a little means a lot.
Personally I go with a lightweight snubby. Easy on the pocket, even all day, and barely noticable when carried on- or in-the belt.

Be safe,
Jim

[SeaRider]

I think it's more of the "chunky" type than the weight that makes one feel uncomfy.

I can only be able to wear my 23 for half of a day due to it "chunky" feel but I can wear my Kimber all day long in a same out fit and same pisition of IWB, the belt also comes to play as an important part of distributing the weight of my Kimber too.

[Siobhra]

I am a woman and the weight of a XD9 is forgotten after an hour or so. I just keep having problems hiding it. How many carpenters wear a nail apron all day and forget the weight?

Hiding the gun, the 'clunkiness' of them and the consent bumping my elbow against the gun butt are the real problems.

[Deadmanslife]

I switch back and forth between a G31 and SP101. Weight seems to be of no issue. YMMV



G19, 21 ounces empty, no mag
SP101, 27oz empty
G31, 23oz empty, no mag

[9mmMike]

I carry a 26. I can carry this all day with no discomfort but I carry OWB almost exclusively now. I still use IWB when I cannot conceal OWB but 80% of the time, my 26 rides in an Alessi CQC/S and is very comfy.
If you can cover it, the 19 will be just as comfortable. I know my 17 and 228 are no problem in a CQC/S as well.
I usually bring a box of holsters to every TRP shoot and you are welcome to try them. They are all built for 1.25" belts though.
I wear 1.25" leather gun belts or my Wilderness Frequent Flyer belts, also 1.25".
Mike

[Lougotzz]

I pocket carry a colt OACP steel frame. I also carry 2 extra wilson 7 round mags in the other pocket. I can deal with that set up for a long time. No hassels. I also pocket carry a 38 snub. That would be for work or real hot summer day. I feel much better armed with the OACP. I use to carry a commander and a full size government model in a pancake holster but it was very uncomfortable. Never mind hard to hide. pocket carry is good for me.

[BankerA]

I carry a Beretta Tomcat, it fits in my pocket and I don't even notice it.

[Coal-Cracker]

I know shoulder holsters are the unwanted stepchild of the carry community, but I've been carrying a SIG 228 in a Galco Miami Classic for over a year now and really like it. It balances very well and I often "forget" it's even there.

It's perfect for those who spend alot of their day in a vehicle.

Plus, 39+1 rounds is some serious insurance.