Inside the waistband, outside the waistband, appendix carry, ankle, pocket, etc.

But, beyond where you carry it, are you carrying enough gun for your situation?

And, if youre going to carry this way, its nice to have a full-size pistol.

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The one were using here is the Range Officer Elite Operator full-size pistol in .45 ACP.

This is a lot of gun and feels good in the hand, and its 41-oz.

heft makes it very controllable.

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But while it offers a lot of power, it can be difficult to conceal.

To get a more concealable option, we also take a look at the XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm.

More compact and lighter at 21.5 oz.

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and in a smaller chambering, the 7+1 pistol makes concealment much easier.

The result is a good amount of firepower in a very concealable package.

Weighing in at just over 15 oz.

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This carry mode is not particularly accessible, but offers very low-key EDC.

While the pistol is very small, its still reasonably easy to shoot well.

You get a decent grip on it that makes it very shootable, particularly with the extended 7-round magazine.

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