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Concealing the Glock 42 has been a breeze. Before, I started carrying a pistol I leaned towards full-size pistols because I wanted something that I could shoot at the range and carry. It only took me three years to get over hauling around a pistol that was better left in the range bag only to be brought out when there was a need to put some holes in paper. I found that going smaller and lighter made my desire to carry less of a burden and more of a natural process, much like wearing a watch. I could tell that it was there but it was not obtrusive and you almost feel naked without it. I carry my Glock 42 inside the waistband at the 4 o’clock position and know there are other great ways to carry, but this is the one spot that has always felt

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