My first day of CCW

[FJC]

Definitely get a good belt, it will help incredibly with making your rig stable and comfortable.

I use one from Rafter S Gunleather - great belt, and only around $40 instead of the close to $100 that many holster makers charge.

http://www.raftersgunleather.com/

Here's how it looks with a HK P7M8 in a Sparks VM-II holster:

 

[Jack19]

Unisaw, check your PMs.

 

[TonyB]

Update...

I got a DeSantis thumb break scabbard..it rides a little lower than the holster I was using so it's perfect for me!!Although I'm still going to invest in a good belt w/ my next paycheck.
I used my SP in IDPA sunday.....other than having one less shot than every body else it was great.This gun is wicked accurate.I think I'll probably use it once a month at IDPA.My auto is just better for IDPA.
ALL of my practice outside of IDPA will be w/ my SP.Atleast for a while...I need to get to the point where it is an extension of myself........
It's amazing what a difference the right holster makes,I feel very secure in the fact that I'm truly concealed...

 

[curt]

a good belt helps a lot, i use the instructors belt. I plan on some time in the future getting a nice belt or 2 from a holster maker for those occasions where i need to dress up a bit.

Also you may want to experiment with holsters. I have a F.I.S.T holster for my Glock 35 that just makes the gun disappear. It pulls the gun in enough so it doesn't flop around or print but not tight enough that i'd have to excavate it from my love handles. Some IWB holsters have panels between the gun and your body that can help the comfort factor.

 

[cool45auto]

If anything the first few times I carried I brought attention to myself! I was always checking my shirt and holster. I was scared to death I was flashing. I carry at 1 o'clock now and don't even think about it. I've tried 4 o'clock but am too self conscious about the bulge the grip of my Beretta makes.

 

[curt]

I carry at 1 o'clock

Isn't that uncomfortable when you sit? Also how do draw? Do you keep your weak hand at your side or what? Inquiring minds (or mind...okay half a mind) want to know.

 

[zorba]

TonyB, check out Rafter S Gunleather Their belts are $41 in cowhide. Their holsters are nice too. I understand through some postings on various boards that Rafter S is the supplier of belts for Wilson Combat. I find a 1.5" belt is the minimum width for stability when carrying OWB, with IWB this is less of an issue. You are suffering all the common symptoms of first time CCW, being paranoid is definitely one of them. The more you carry, these issues tend to fade away. I have holsters from Sparks, Fist and Alessi, I usually pick the Alessi Talon Plus for most outings because it conceals easily and the clip makes it easy on and off. Is is slightly less stable than a holster with loops but a little movement is good when sitting in a car, etc.