Holster preferences

Discuss carrying a firearm, whether it's concealed carry (CCW), open carry or other...

What style do you prefer.

IWB
36
43%
OWB
24
29%
Ankle holster
1
1%
Cross draw holster
2
2%
Strong side
14
17%
Off hand side
0
No votes
Shoulder holster
2
2%
Drop holster
2
2%
Chest holster
2
2%
 
Total votes: 83

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Re: Holster preferences

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I'm not all that big a fan of open carry myself, at least not when around other folks. I HAVE carried outside my belt several times when walking in the desert which is why I like a " hybrid " style of holster that can easily adapt from IWB to outside the belt.

I do like a holster that's IWB but comfortable and SAFE. Like as in the holster rides nicely and the pistol goes in and out easily and safely but NEVER comes out of that holster if I happen to fall over on my dirt bike and roll around in the dirt and such. I want my holster to cover the trigger with kydex that is properly formed and good quality.

I have been using a Hidden Hybrid with a .45 Shield for several years. I like this set up a lot. Each person likes different things for various reasons, and ya mostly just have to get out and see what's available and maybe try a few differing models to come up with what YOU like.


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Re: Holster preferences

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kannonvaggon wrote: May 26th, 2020, 5:10 pm I'm not all that big a fan of open carry myself, at least not when around other folks. I HAVE carried outside my belt several times when walking in the desert which is why I like a " hybrid " style of holster that can easily adapt from IWB to outside the belt.
Of note, OWB does not equal open carry.

But I couldn't agree more. It doesn't necessarily have to be Kydex, but a quality holster that covers the trigger and has excellent retention is the most important thing. How you wear it comes second, and at least in my case it changes based on WHAT I'm carrying and what I'm doing.
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Re: Holster preferences

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Post by curt1950 »

Depends on what I'm wearing, winter is easy OWB or shoulder when I have a jacket on, summer I take the smaller gun and do the IWB , I just throw a shirt over it.
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Re: Holster preferences

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jes3se wrote: April 28th, 2020, 7:04 am Iwb unless outdoorsing. Appendix or 4 o’clock depending on how big breakfast was
This
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Re: Holster preferences

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FireArmTom wrote: May 28th, 2020, 10:02 pm
jes3se wrote: April 28th, 2020, 7:04 am Iwb unless outdoorsing. Appendix or 4 o’clock depending on how big breakfast was
This
:o :pray: , how true this is, somedays i'm an easy carry, but boy those get togethers with the assoc.s can be a waist killer. gotta love those slightly expanding waist drawers
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Re: Holster preferences

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I prefer not to say the whole idea behind conceld
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Re: Holster preferences

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Post by slapiron »

IWB at 4 o'clock. Spare mag at 9 o'clock. T-shirt over top
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Same as alot of folks here.. IWB around town, OWB out wheeling/camping.
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Re: Holster preferences

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AIWB
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Re: Holster preferences

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Im in my scrub suit all the time and nothing beats the comfort of carrying a Kahr PM9 in a comfortac belly band holster.
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Re: Holster preferences

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Pawe17 wrote: June 27th, 2020, 10:01 pm Im in my scrub suit all the time and nothing beats the comfort of carrying a Kahr PM9 in a comfortac belly band holster.
I have a belly band holster from a different brand, and I love it. It's not my everyday holster, but it's great when I'm going hiking or wearing gym shorts. I've carried a full-size handgun in it before, and it stays on me surprisingly well, even when I'm being active.
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Re: Holster preferences

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Most people carry strong side IWB. A few carry appendix IWB. But it's getting more popular with small guns. It's a Personal preference.
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Re: Holster preferences

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Post by Snuffy556 »

IWB or Pocket Holster for Me.
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Re: Holster preferences

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Check out www.purekustom.com for a unique true convertible IWB/OWB. Built like iron!
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Re: Holster preferences

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I recently got a shiny new belt. One of them from Bullhide Belts with a stiffener inside two layers of thick heavy leather.

Ya know what? I LOVE this belt. SOOOO much nicer than my puny, thin, folding over piece of crap I had been wearing for YEARS. I have a couple of fairly top end holsters but I never went to the trouble to get a proper belt. DUH !
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