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Centerline Concealed Carry

Recently, Gabe Suarez wrote about centerline carry and I decided to try it out. I had some old Thunderwear in my holster box and an empty Glock 19. I've been carrying the Glock 19 on and off using this method for approximately a week and have found it to be comfortable. If the gun sits in the correct spot, I don't get squished and the Glock does not dig into my stomach while sitting.

This is a picture of the Thunderwear appropriately positioned. It is sitting high, but the strap will be below the beltline.

I holstered the Glock 19. Notice that the trigger is covered, so I'm not going to shoot my nuts off. I did not use the belt because I wanted to show how far the holster, gun, and pants combination sticks out. As you can see, there is a bit of bulge with 511 pants. Pleated pants hide this printing very well.

Right side view of the holster, Glock, and pants without a belt.

Angled front view

A very UNLOADED Glock 19 in the holster with a belt. Notice how the belt sags a bit. I do this deliberately to maximize comfort. I simply let out the belt one notch.

I pull out the shirt and blouse it around the gun. A long shirt is necessary for this. As you can see, the sagging belt is not a problem.

Side view of the concealed Glock 19. It doesn't print, even while moving. I think this is because the Glock is behind two layers of cloth.

Partially revealed Glock 19 from the front

Partially revealed Glock 19 from the side

Fully revealed Glock 19

Top view of the revealed Glock 19

Another top view