Need Help choosing (Merged)

Maze · August 9th, 2007, 10:03 PM

I assume that this question has been asked a lot, but here it goes...
I am a first time CCW and wish to purchase a holster that will provide the best concealement and confort. I thought I had an idea as to what I was looking for, that is until I researched countless makers and models, now I am just overloaded with info and I am asking for any input i.e. manufacturers, method of carry, so on.
I typicaly wear either jeans with a t-shirt or cargo style pant with a t shirt in the summer, winters a mild here in the south so a light to medium jacket. I know that one holster will not work for all situations, but I would prefer to stick to something that could be worn all year round. Some links would be appreciated with any expertise.

Thanks in Advance

Thumper · August 9th, 2007, 10:53 PM

I would recomend you look at the Milt Sparks VersaMax-II. I have several of them, one for every CCW I have.

http://www.miltsparks.com/

mocarryguy · August 9th, 2007, 10:53 PM

Post this on the concealed carry holster forum here. Lots of folks there will give a thousand and one good ideas.

ShadeAngel · August 9th, 2007, 10:55 PM

A Crossbreed Supertuck is my (current) year round holster.

Though I think it's almost unavoidable not to end up with a small holster collection before you find the one for you.

xercise2nd · August 9th, 2007, 11:12 PM

First, Maze, welcome aboard! To answer you more accurately, your gender would have to be taken into consideration.

For a male, here's my take: Ditto the Milt Sparks VM-II (for Kimber CDP-II Ultra)

When I can't cover, I pocket carry (that is in a pocket holster) a Kahr PM9, and my main pants are 5.11 tacticals 7 days a week.

For a female...I am suffering with my wife on the same question you have raised. My VM-II is very uncomfortable for her due to the female hour-glass figure. So, I will be interested in seeing what works for her. (Not to hi-jack the thread, if any polsters have advice on holsters for the ladies, please send me a private message. Brommeland was once trying to help, but for some reason that got dead-ended.)

Good luck. Like one gun doesn't fit all situations, I agree one holster also doesn't fit all situations. Have fun collecting!

top_gizmo · August 9th, 2007, 11:23 PM

I think your build (body type) has to be taken into consideration. I have a gut and love handles, so the only real option for me is small of the back. I know there are a lot of people that discourage this because you can fall on your weapon and hurt your back, but it does conceal the weapon well.

Maze · August 9th, 2007, 11:34 PM

My build is average, i am relatively short 5 foot 5 inches and weigh 155, right now i am carrying with an uncle mikes iwb, the problem is that no matter how I position the holster you can still tell I am carrying, and can not get it to feel confortable, by the way I carry a S&W 6946 DAO 3 and1/2 inch barrel. I am looking for a better concealement and confort from my current holster and willing to spend the money on a custom fit.

MNBurl · August 10th, 2007, 01:56 AM

Hi Maze.

I use a 6946 for a primary carry piece. I have made several holsters for mine. Note: My mag extension is shaved down to make it more carry friendly.

I also have two new designs for an IWB using clips that I'm almost ready to show.

Quick Change IWB

The Slide OWB

FlyboyLDB · August 10th, 2007, 03:25 PM

I guess it depends on what firearm? Pocket carry is in general the best all around carry - but only for a select few models. For IWB holster I utilize a Crossbreed. I have utilized other highend IWB holsters and this by far has been the most comfortable. I think you can find several IWB holsters that conceal equally - but then comfort becomes the next barrier. For OWB or shoulder carry there are a host of options, because in general with OWB you are not that concearned with the comfort because the gun rarely touches the skin - but some of the tighter model do. Stick with a reputable holster maker. Post what you are thinking of getting and you will get a thumbs up or down.

Maze · August 10th, 2007, 10:01 PM

Flyboy the weopon is a S&W 6946 DAO, Crossbreed does not make for my gun. Here is a couple of possibilitieshttp://www.brigadegunleather.com/m-11.html
and http://www.brigadegunleather.com/m-36.html i am leaning more towards the M-11 type style.

August 9th, 2007, 10:03 PM	#1
Maze Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 86	Need Info on choosing Holster I assume that this question has been asked a lot, but here it goes... I am a first time CCW and wish to purchase a holster that will provide the best concealement and confort. I thought I had an idea as to what I was looking for, that is until I researched countless makers and models, now I am just overloaded with info and I am asking for any input i.e. manufacturers, method of carry, so on. I typicaly wear either jeans with a t-shirt or cargo style pant with a t shirt in the summer, winters a mild here in the south so a light to medium jacket. I know that one holster will not work for all situations, but I would prefer to stick to something that could be worn all year round. Some links would be appreciated with any expertise. Thanks in Advance

August 9th, 2007, 10:53 PM	#2
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	I would recomend you look at the Milt Sparks VersaMax-II. I have several of them, one for every CCW I have. http://www.miltsparks.com/ __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

August 9th, 2007, 10:53 PM	#3
mocarryguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heaven Posts: 578	Post this on the concealed carry holster forum here. Lots of folks there will give a thousand and one good ideas. __________________ I know, I know, you are smarter than me..just ask you..

August 9th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#4
ShadeAngel Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 329	A Crossbreed Supertuck is my (current) year round holster. Though I think it's almost unavoidable not to end up with a small holster collection before you find the one for you. __________________ "You can't shake the devils hand and say you were only kidding"

August 9th, 2007, 11:12 PM	#5
xercise2nd Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, northeast Posts: 246	First, Maze, welcome aboard! To answer you more accurately, your gender would have to be taken into consideration. For a male, here's my take: Ditto the Milt Sparks VM-II (for Kimber CDP-II Ultra) When I can't cover, I pocket carry (that is in a pocket holster) a Kahr PM9, and my main pants are 5.11 tacticals 7 days a week. For a female...I am suffering with my wife on the same question you have raised. My VM-II is very uncomfortable for her due to the female hour-glass figure. So, I will be interested in seeing what works for her. (Not to hi-jack the thread, if any polsters have advice on holsters for the ladies, please send me a private message. Brommeland was once trying to help, but for some reason that got dead-ended.) Good luck. Like one gun doesn't fit all situations, I agree one holster also doesn't fit all situations. Have fun collecting! __________________ "Our Constitution was made only for a religious and moral people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." --- John Adams (1735-1826) Founding Father, 2nd US President Source: Oct. 11, 1798; Address to the military

August 9th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#6
top_gizmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 151	I think your build (body type) has to be taken into consideration. I have a gut and love handles, so the only real option for me is small of the back. I know there are a lot of people that discourage this because you can fall on your weapon and hurt your back, but it does conceal the weapon well. __________________ Semper Fi! Engineers Up!

August 9th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#7
Maze Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 86	My build is average, i am relatively short 5 foot 5 inches and weigh 155, right now i am carrying with an uncle mikes iwb, the problem is that no matter how I position the holster you can still tell I am carrying, and can not get it to feel confortable, by the way I carry a S&W 6946 DAO 3 and1/2 inch barrel. I am looking for a better concealement and confort from my current holster and willing to spend the money on a custom fit.

August 10th, 2007, 01:56 AM	#8
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,338	Hi Maze. I use a 6946 for a primary carry piece. I have made several holsters for mine. Note: My mag extension is shaved down to make it more carry friendly. I also have two new designs for an IWB using clips that I'm almost ready to show. Quick Change IWB The Slide OWB __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

August 10th, 2007, 03:25 PM	#9
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 848	I guess it depends on what firearm? Pocket carry is in general the best all around carry - but only for a select few models. For IWB holster I utilize a Crossbreed. I have utilized other highend IWB holsters and this by far has been the most comfortable. I think you can find several IWB holsters that conceal equally - but then comfort becomes the next barrier. For OWB or shoulder carry there are a host of options, because in general with OWB you are not that concearned with the comfort because the gun rarely touches the skin - but some of the tighter model do. Stick with a reputable holster maker. Post what you are thinking of getting and you will get a thumbs up or down.

August 10th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#10
Maze Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 86	Flyboy the weopon is a S&W 6946 DAO, Crossbreed does not make for my gun. Here is a couple of possibilitieshttp://www.brigadegunleather.com/m-11.html and http://www.brigadegunleather.com/m-36.html i am leaning more towards the M-11 type style.

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