Just curious what holster people use. About a month and a half ago I ran across a Tagua IWB holster for my 40 Shield and decided to give it a try. I have to say it has been the most comfortable holster I have ever used.
Nice selection. Never had much luck with Uncle Mike's, I always keep breaking the clip on it. I suppose I should include a Techna clip thats on my Bodyguard 380 though its not actually a holster.
Galco Miami Classic for jacket weather with my 1911. Galco ankle glove can't be beat for j-frame comfort, even if it lacks in the deployment category. Barami Hip-Grip rules for convenience and covertness but can be a tad uncomfy at times. Uncle Mike's to me are only good for OC woods carry on the hip.
I've been through a ton of holsters for all kinds of guns, leather and kydex, custom and off the shelf. These days the only guns I carry on my belt are 1911s, the only concealment holster I use is Garrett's Silent Thunder STX 2.0. I have one for full size guns, one for Officers size, I'll be ordering one for my Commanders.
I use a Bianchi M12 and matching web belt and mag pouch for my "work around" 1911. I use a Renegade ankle holster and an Uncle Mike's pocket holster for my S&W J-frames.
That summer special has had some time in use hasn't it? lol
I usually wear one of the custom leather owb's made for me by John O'Rourke. Have always have Sparks summer special and special2's IWB and nearly wore them exclusively for decades on the street. Even have some of his 55bn's in cross draw for several models.
I've tried plastic/kydex and they irritate me to no end. I stick with what is most comfortable for me, and that's leather hand mades.
Like many here, I have a box full of no longer used holsters. I seem to be a sucker for holster adds in magazines (and gun forum post), each offering the latest and greatest in comfort, retention. N82, Alien, SHTF, Galco, they are all in there. Each having their positives, mentioned in their adds, and negatives, that you just have to find out for yourself -because they vary from owner to owner.
My current primary carry holster for my Shield is a Black Mamba CE IWB from Concealment Solutions.
My wife for her new Glock 43 has ordered a very comfortable looking IWB from Stealthgear. When it arrives, I'll have to try it out for myself.
I have tried both N82 Tactical and Cooks holsters. Both are nice but I had ultimately had issues with them. I currently use Foxx Holsters for all my handguns. Specifically the "Little Foxx" hybrid. I have been using them for several months now and am very happy with them.
Foxx Little Foxx hybrid. I have one each for my Nano, S&W 640, and my Sig P-938. I had used and liked a Crossbreed Quik-clip but the Foxx is easier to take on and off in the car, and I'm in and out of GFZ's quite a bit.
I also have a Tagua pocket holster that works for both the Nano or the 640 in a coat pocket for dog walking in colder weather.
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