Holster help
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Holster help
by chet_long on Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:34 am
Sorry if I am beating the proverbial dead horse with this question/questions, but here it goes. What should I be taking into consideration when I am holster shopping? Obviously comfort and weapon security are a major concern. I should mention I am interested in an OWB and it will be for carry purposes. Thanks in advance for any input.
Re: Holster help
by tacticalninja32 on Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:19 am
Blackhawk CQC
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Re: Holster help
by Gecko, Extra Crispy on Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:24 am
tacticalninja32 wrote:Blackhawk CQC
+1 if your looking for retention...i use the Uncle Mikes kydex paddles a lot too and love them
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Re: Holster help
by old guy on Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:40 am
Another vote for Blackhawk CQC, or get Srigs to make one like it.
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Re: Holster help
by Grayskies on Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:50 am
I have been using a BlackHawk Serpa CQC for my Glock 17 for many years, like it alot.
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Re: Holster help
by EAJuggalo on Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:53 am
Bianchi CarryLok. Leather Holster that molds to the body and doesn't stick out nearly as much as a CQC. And what have you got for a belt? It's as important if not more so on a carry rig.
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Re: Holster help
by mrokern on Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:17 am
EAJuggalo wrote:Bianchi CarryLok. Leather Holster that molds to the body and doesn't stick out nearly as much as a CQC. And what have you got for a belt? It's as important if not more so on a carry rig.
Agreed on both counts. The Blackhawk sticks out way too far for me to use them for anything beyond open carry.
Your belt is crucial. Buy a proper gun belt...the best holster in the world won't hold snug to your body without one.
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Re: Holster help
by Stradawhovious on Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:43 am
Why set on OWB? I used to think that the IWB holsters were junk until I tried some quality made ones. Now I find them at least as comfortable as my OWBs, and substantially more concealable....... as well as being just as accessible.
Plus, I can now easily conceal a full sized 1911 or mid sized revolver with nothing more than a T-shirt. This makes summer carry much more comfortable.
That being said, Srigs makes a full line of both IWB and OWB holsters that are local, economical, and as good or better than any of the huge name producers. I would check them out.
Plus, I can now easily conceal a full sized 1911 or mid sized revolver with nothing more than a T-shirt. This makes summer carry much more comfortable.
That being said, Srigs makes a full line of both IWB and OWB holsters that are local, economical, and as good or better than any of the huge name producers. I would check them out.
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Re: Holster help
by Pezhead on Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:52 am
I either need to loose weight or get bigger pants for the IWB. I use a Blackhawk Serpa.
Re: Holster help
by rugersol on Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:54 am
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Re: Holster help
by JoeH on Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:55 am
What make and model of gun are you buying for?
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Re: Holster help
by Paul on Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:58 am
JoeH wrote:What make and model of gun are you buying for?
I believe he's buying a Springfield XDm compact.
Re: Holster help
by yukonjasper on Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:10 am
Pez - I think you hit on a good point. if you IWB, you have to make sure you have room to fit the holster/gun for it to be comfortable. Nothing feels right when your pants are too tight. You might find that buying trousers a size larger than normal might have to be your solution. Its never a bad idea to shed al little weight either.
I've been exclusively IWB, but seeing some suggestions here, I may check out an OWB option.
I've been exclusively IWB, but seeing some suggestions here, I may check out an OWB option.
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Re: Holster help
by Rem700 on Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:01 pm
I like the Alessi CQC, Similiar holsters would be the Srigs double snap or K&D Laredo Defender
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Re: Holster help
by chet_long on Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:13 pm
JoeH wrote:What make and model of gun are you buying for?
user842 was quite close. I am buying an XDM 40 3.8", just not a compact.
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