Personally I look for deep conceal and comfort as well. I have never been able to find it in a .45. No matter which gun I tried or which holster (though I've never tried a belly band) it always felt like I was carrying a brick. If you look at the long list of compact single stack 9mm's available you could easily find one that will completely disappear on you. Most police forces are moving to the 9mm including our local force. It's just that with the advent of the newer 9mm loads, the stopping power is amazing. Of course I'm not sure why you're leaning towards a .45 and it's not my place to disagree. WE all have our favorites. I only mention it because if deep concealment and comfort are your priorities, the 9mm is a better choice. Good luck whichever way you go!
Rich M, I wish I had seen this thread earlier because I have a recommendation that you might like. Maybe someone else will also. I have a Springfield Armory XDs45 with a Crimson Trace. What a great combination! For a 45 this gun is pretty light and very easy shooting. The recoil is more of a push rather than a snap. My LCP 380 is actually more punishing. I conceal carry it in a Sneaky Pete holster. I have several holsters and this one is by far the most comfortable.
If you get the Sneaky Pete holster, make sure you practice drawing from it. The holster covers up the lower part of the firearm's grip, which means your hand will not get a full grip on the firearm before removing it from the holster. A poor draw procedure executed hastily is a recipe for shooting yourself in the foot. At 1:15, this guy draws his weapon with the finger on the trigger while pointing it at his hip and leg:
You are welcome to your opinion but you should see how fast I can draw from mine with complete safety. Of course I would never win a fast draw competition with it but it serves my purpose. When I carry using SP it is always with my shirt tucked in. In the winter when I have a jacket on I don't use it for carry.Sneaky Pete is not a fast draw holster. I am not a fan of them. Not good for Concealed Carry with a shirt or jacket over it.
You are welcome to your opinion but you should see how fast I can draw from mine with complete safety. Of course I would never win a fast draw competition with it but it serves my purpose. When I carry using SP it is always with my shirt tucked in. In the winter when I have a jacket on I don't use it for carry.
I shopped in Lowes today and Harbor Freight with it on and no one paid a bit of attention. It is not unusual to see people carrying their large cell phones or PDAs in containers like SP. Hiding in plain sight and meets the letter of the law for concealed carry.
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