Women specific holsters.

TerryD · December 28th, 2007, 08:23 PM

I am looking for a holster for my wife. I did a search and didn't come up with much.

I am trying to find some makers who make women specific strong side OWB holsters. I saw Fist has some, but can't find anyone else.

Also, if there are any women who do carry in this manner, if you can give me some details on who made it, and how comfy it is.

Thanks in advance.

JD · December 28th, 2007, 08:29 PM

Check out Kramer Leather.

torrejon224 · December 28th, 2007, 08:35 PM

My wife carries a Walther P99c in an Alessi CQC/S and swears by it. She also has one that Matt DelFatti specifically made for women but favors the Alessi. Both Matt and Mark Garrity offer designs for women and Kramer has their belt scabbard and MSP paddle modified for women also.

AZ Husker · December 28th, 2007, 08:40 PM

Another vote for Kramer...Greg's designed a holster specifically for a woman's hip structure.

bianchi59 · December 28th, 2007, 08:48 PM

Bianchi has a 990 optional paddle extension that works with most of their owb designs. This allows for the difference in hip design between men and women. Check their actual company web site for specific info. I know many female leos that use this for off and on duty carry.

AZ Husker · December 28th, 2007, 08:56 PM

Problem with Bianchi's design is it's simply a wedge that makes the holster stick out WAY too much. Not much good for CCW. My wife tried it out.

Rock and Glock · December 28th, 2007, 09:00 PM

My wife loves her Sam Andrews Monarch Rig. Here's a review thread on hers, and try a "search" for womens rigs too. Lima has a lot of info on her web site.

Sam Andrews Monarch Shoulder Rig: Review with Pics

TerryD · December 28th, 2007, 09:36 PM

In case there are others looking at this thread for info, I found this.

http://www.nrapublications.org/woman's%20outlook/Holsters.asp

sheepdog · December 28th, 2007, 10:14 PM

By a woman...for women and men:
http://www.womensholsters.com/index.html
With good info on how a woman's vs. man's holster is constructed to take in hip curvature and shorter waist. I remembered the Cornered Cat link, too, and came back to put it up but somebody already thought of it a couple of posts down.

friesepferd · December 28th, 2007, 10:14 PM

i personally think that any holster advertised as being for women is just a gimmick. i wear normal guys holsters. they fit as well as can be. every person is shaped different. you cant classify all of us women into one body shape.
shop around for all sorts of holsters and see what works. just cuz it says its for women doesnt mean it will fit right.

December 28th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#1
TerryD Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 354	Women specific holsters. I am looking for a holster for my wife. I did a search and didn't come up with much. I am trying to find some makers who make women specific strong side OWB holsters. I saw Fist has some, but can't find anyone else. Also, if there are any women who do carry in this manner, if you can give me some details on who made it, and how comfy it is. Thanks in advance. __________________ "Nice grips, weird choice of etching" Rocky

December 28th, 2007, 08:29 PM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,649	Check out Kramer Leather. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

December 28th, 2007, 09:00 PM	#7
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,443	Shoulder Rig My wife loves her Sam Andrews Monarch Rig. Here's a review thread on hers, and try a "search" for womens rigs too. Lima has a lot of info on her web site. Sam Andrews Monarch Shoulder Rig: Review with Pics __________________ Richard NRA Life Member *"Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything."* Harry S. Truman

December 28th, 2007, 09:36 PM	#8
TerryD Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 354	In case there are others looking at this thread for info, I found this. http://www.nrapublications.org/woman's%20outlook/Holsters.asp __________________ "Nice grips, weird choice of etching" Rocky

December 28th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#9
sheepdog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 581	By a woman...for women and men: http://www.womensholsters.com/index.html With good info on how a woman's vs. man's holster is constructed to take in hip curvature and shorter waist. I remembered the Cornered Cat link, too, and came back to put it up but somebody already thought of it a couple of posts down. __________________ What Would Gumby Do? Last edited by sheepdog; December 29th, 2007 at 11:05 AM.. Reason: spelling, info added

December 28th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#3
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 678	My wife carries a Walther P99c in an Alessi CQC/S and swears by it. She also has one that Matt DelFatti specifically made for women but favors the Alessi. Both Matt and Mark Garrity offer designs for women and Kramer has their belt scabbard and MSP paddle modified for women also.

December 28th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	Another vote for Kramer...Greg's designed a holster specifically for a woman's hip structure.

December 28th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#5
bianchi59 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 39	Bianchi has a 990 optional paddle extension that works with most of their owb designs. This allows for the difference in hip design between men and women. Check their actual company web site for specific info. I know many female leos that use this for off and on duty carry.

December 28th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#6
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	Problem with Bianchi's design is it's simply a wedge that makes the holster stick out WAY too much. Not much good for CCW. My wife tried it out.

December 28th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#10
friesepferd Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: what used to be the state of Franklin (look it up) Posts: 1,719	i personally think that any holster advertised as being for women is just a gimmick. i wear normal guys holsters. they fit as well as can be. every person is shaped different. you cant classify all of us women into one body shape. shop around for all sorts of holsters and see what works. just cuz it says its for women doesnt mean it will fit right.

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