Ideas Needed

dan5505 · February 8th, 2008, 02:01 AM

Hi all, i just got my CCW a few weeks ago. I'm wanting to carry my Ruger p95 on occasion. Any holster that goes on the belt is out of the question, since the p95 is a little large. I'm thinking about sewing a pocket into the inside of my jacket. Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated.

rocky · February 8th, 2008, 02:06 AM

A 3 slot pancake holster should work well with a cover garment. many of us carry full sized pistols. I carry a HK USP f for winter carry. I don't think your P95 is any larger.

Thumper · February 8th, 2008, 02:12 AM

I'm thinkin' a sewn in pocket won't work very well and I'd look for an IWB holster. I have carried a full sized SIG IWB and now carry a Commander sized 1911... no problem at all. Just a thought.

By the way, welcome aboard!

dan5505 · February 8th, 2008, 02:16 AM

ok, thanks guys. Ill look into those.

QKShooter · February 8th, 2008, 02:47 AM

I think that you'll find that sewing a pocket into any lightweight jacket might turn out to be somewhat of a disappointment.

Might work out OK with a well fitting leather jacket that has some body to it.

If you're going to be wearing a jacket anyway then you could opt for a shoulder rig.

the_fallguy · February 8th, 2008, 03:02 AM

Try wearing your P95 in a jacket pocket at home for an hour or two and you'll see it is a less than ideal platform to support the weight of your pistol. A P95 is really not that bad to carry OWB. I know a guy that actually uses a cross draw rig to conceal his P95, and he gets away with it just fine. A lot of it has to do with the way you dress. You might try IWB if you're really unsure about OWB holsters for the Ruger, or possibly a shoulder rig (put a lot of thought into your draw stroke and muzzle direction if you go with that option).

dan5505 · February 8th, 2008, 03:09 AM

Yeah, I've tried carrying it in the outside jacket pocket. your right, it is really kinda saggy and off balance. Would a kydex IWB holster be a bad idea? Just wondering because I've been playing around with kydex knife sheaths lately, and I was thinking about stepping up to holsters.

CaptOFD92 · February 8th, 2008, 03:18 AM

Dan I carry a Springfield XD .40 cal 4" service model in a IWB Holster made by CrossBreed. It a Super Tuck Deluxe. It works well at concealing a large framed gun by holding it close to my body.

I also have a Ruger P95DC 9mm. Great gun, but I don't carry it as my primary weapon.

the_fallguy · February 8th, 2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dan5505

... Would a kydex IWB holster be a bad idea? Just wondering because I've been playing around with kydex knife sheaths lately, and I was thinking about stepping up to holsters.

I say if you like kydex, go for it. There are a lot of good kydex holsters out there, from Blade-Tech to CrossBreed or Comp-Tac. All of them will work fine. It all comes down to personal preference in the end, and what you trust to work the best for you and your situation. I will say that a thin kydex holster is a lot cheaper than a strong, thin leather holster. Try one out if you can, and see if it's gonna be comfortable.

Supertac45 · February 8th, 2008, 10:27 AM

I suggest a VM2.

February 8th, 2008, 02:01 AM	#1
dan5505 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 11	Ideas Needed Hi all, i just got my CCW a few weeks ago. I'm wanting to carry my Ruger p95 on occasion. Any holster that goes on the belt is out of the question, since the p95 is a little large. I'm thinking about sewing a pocket into the inside of my jacket. Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Glock 21 ; Ruger P95 ; Ruger 22/45 ; New England Firearms 9 shot .22 ; Remington 870 ; Ruger M77 Mk2 .257 Roberts ; Marlin 981T

February 8th, 2008, 02:06 AM	#2
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,080	A 3 slot pancake holster should work well with a cover garment. many of us carry full sized pistols. I carry a HK USP f for winter carry. I don't think your P95 is any larger. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

February 8th, 2008, 02:12 AM	#3
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	I'm thinkin' a sewn in pocket won't work very well and I'd look for an IWB holster. I have carried a full sized SIG IWB and now carry a Commander sized 1911... no problem at all. Just a thought. By the way, welcome aboard! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

February 8th, 2008, 02:16 AM	#4
dan5505 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 11	ok, thanks guys. Ill look into those. __________________ Glock 21 ; Ruger P95 ; Ruger 22/45 ; New England Firearms 9 shot .22 ; Remington 870 ; Ruger M77 Mk2 .257 Roberts ; Marlin 981T

February 8th, 2008, 02:47 AM	#5
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	I think that you'll find that sewing a pocket into any lightweight jacket might turn out to be somewhat of a disappointment. Might work out OK with a well fitting leather jacket that has some body to it. If you're going to be wearing a jacket anyway then you could opt for a shoulder rig. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

February 8th, 2008, 03:02 AM	#6
the_fallguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Missouri Posts: 544	Try wearing your P95 in a jacket pocket at home for an hour or two and you'll see it is a less than ideal platform to support the weight of your pistol. A P95 is really not that bad to carry OWB. I know a guy that actually uses a cross draw rig to conceal his P95, and he gets away with it just fine. A lot of it has to do with the way you dress. You might try IWB if you're really unsure about OWB holsters for the Ruger, or possibly a shoulder rig (put a lot of thought into your draw stroke and muzzle direction if you go with that option). __________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Where self preservation is concerned, if you're not cheating, your not trying...

February 8th, 2008, 03:09 AM	#7
dan5505 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 11	Yeah, I've tried carrying it in the outside jacket pocket. your right, it is really kinda saggy and off balance. Would a kydex IWB holster be a bad idea? Just wondering because I've been playing around with kydex knife sheaths lately, and I was thinking about stepping up to holsters. __________________ Glock 21 ; Ruger P95 ; Ruger 22/45 ; New England Firearms 9 shot .22 ; Remington 870 ; Ruger M77 Mk2 .257 Roberts ; Marlin 981T

February 8th, 2008, 03:18 AM	#8
CaptOFD92 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 57	Dan I carry a Springfield XD .40 cal 4" service model in a IWB Holster made by CrossBreed. It a Super Tuck Deluxe. It works well at concealing a large framed gun by holding it close to my body. I also have a Ruger P95DC 9mm. Great gun, but I don't carry it as my primary weapon. __________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote! BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

February 8th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#10
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 3,314	I suggest a VM2. __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

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