I have just recently gotten my first ever concealed carry permit, and I want to start carrying immediately. The problem is that whenever I try to conceal IWB, it’s extremely obvious that I’m doing so due to a huge bulge on my right side. Will buying larger pants help, or should I use a smaller gun? My main question/concern is whether or not I should sacrifice firepower for conceal-ability (e.g. .380 instead of 9mm-.45). I am also going to try undershirt underarm carry.
Thank you so much for your help on this! I know there are many others who have wrestled with the question of bigger boom vs. more conceal-ability.
P.S. My username is pronounced ASH-gar.