>>One of the reasons I took up CC is because I was crippled some years back with a work related injury (jumped one too many Crocks or Dragons back in my Smithsonian Zoo Biologist days). So...even though I am a fair sized, powerful person by nature - unfortunately my quick move and running days are over...period. So whether I am in Tevas and shorts (most of the time) or decked out in a suit with fancy leather shoes (very rare) - my ability to fight or run is not going to be what saves the day...enter the 'Lil Pup, or a big brother...
My lifestyle also dictates how I carry to a degree. I am big on pocket carry - either in a vest, or cargo-type shorts, and I am also quite natural with belly bags. FYI, I rarely use any of my belly bags specially made for CC...now-a-days I mostly use small Eagle Creek types with a thin belt...which virtually disappear with my large frame.
So regarding CC...I say, to each their own...whatever works for them. I may not be not be as quick on my feet as I used to be (like Chris, I also used to run the 100 yard dash), but my carry weapons are generally fast to appear, when needed...TW<<