I Think everyone’s carrier path and life experiences are unique and interesting. Their perspectives are worth understanding even if I don’t agree. At some point I realized I could learn from other people’s experiences and decisions. I didn’t have to learn the, “hard way”, by experiencing circumstances and situations for myself.
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ahhh haaa!!! sounds good!!! we’ve all heard about those that just have to pee on the electric fence before they learn!!!
way more fun and way more betters to watch others pee on that thar fence 
WAIT Larry120 n Will_B n Beancounter made me say that!!!
HONEST!!! 
this is also VERY important!!!
and…
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Hahaha 
. You nailed it!
that is a thoughtful way to look at it. Listening to people with different experiences can save us from making avoidable mistakes and also helps us see situations from angles we might never have considered. Even when I end up making a different choice, understanding the reasons behind someone else’s decision is often just as valuable as the advice itself.
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Hi Micheal15. Enjoy your level headed, Common sense comments and sharing your knowledge.
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Thank you, I really appreciate that. I am still learning like everyone else here, so I value the chance to hear different perspectives and learn from the experience this community shares. I am glad my comments have been useful.
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Hi Micheal15. Got suggestions for EDC carry temporarily being in 110+ temps?
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In that kind of heat, I would stick with a quality Kydex IWB holster on a sturdy belt. If a belt is not practical, a belly band that accepts a Kydex holster is a much better option than an all fabric band because it offers better retention and handles sweat more effectively.
What are you carrying?
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I own 2 belly bands - mostly because I can’t tolerate IWB holsters. After going through some tactical training last summer, I discovered that bellyband holsters are a liability in an emergency. My instructor lent me a belt and holster I could wear under a bulky windbreaker and that improved my draw and fire time significantly.
Lesson learned was: seconds matter in a gunfight. Comfort and less imprinting is a solid concern but being able to quickly draw a concealed weapon is the primary reason we get licensed, right?
I think that is a fair lesson to take from the training. Comfort and concealment matter for everyday carry, but if the holster makes the firearm difficult to access when you actually need it, that becomes a serious tradeoff. The fact that the belt and holster improved your draw that much is interesting, though. Did you find the setup comfortable enough for all-day wear, or did the improved accessibility come with some comfort issues?
I went on to buy my own and customized it. Even used some duct tape here and there to pad the out of the waistband kydex holster.
I wear the gun belt and holster high and have added 2 magazine holders. I actually started carrying a full size 9mm pistol without imprinting. Right windbreaker or sweater matters.
Best part is I’m much more accurate with a full sized pistol than my smaller more stealthy one.
Lastly, I still carry a small gun on occasion in my front pocket if my cargoe pants or shorts when heat or conditions would make wearing more cover clothes impractical. It’s a slower draw so I use a soft slick fabric holster to aid in faster draw.
That is an interesting point about finding the setup that works best for your everyday routine. It makes sense that comfort, clothing and the size of the firearm can all affect what feels practical from one situation to another. I also like that you experimented with the setup rather than assuming one holster would work for everything. How has the customized belt-and-holster setup held up after using it for a while?