Pretend I Am Your College Buddy & Help Me Choose My First Holster - Page 3

MNBurl · March 9th, 2008, 11:16 AM

I would recommend both an IWB and OWB holster because that way you are covered for almost any possibility. For my M&P40c, I use either my The Slide (OWB) and Double Clip (IWB) for 95% of my needs depending on what I'm wearing. Pancake style holsters conceal better IMHO and are very comfortable.

Then I would have my friend get a pocket gun as a back up.

fatboy97 · March 9th, 2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bluelineman

For an off the shelf holster, the Don Hume H721 OT is a good buy. I've got an Alessi CQC/S on order too.

+1... Good holster that will not dent your pocket as much as a lot of others.

Kevin · March 9th, 2008, 08:30 PM

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B. Adams · March 9th, 2008, 09:33 PM

I have had IWB holsters from Comp-Tac, Crossbreed, K&D, and Garrity. The only one I ever sent back was the Comp-Tac, it was just too abrasive. When I had my XD, I wore the Crossbreed all day every day. Now I wear my Garrity Triskel all day with my 4.25" 1911.

FWIW, I had to loosen my belt 2 holes (1.5") when I wore my XD, I loosen it one hole (.75") with my 1911. I wear the same size jeans that I've worn for years, but some of my old khaki pants are too tight to fit anything extra inside them. But they're tight without a gun too, so it's not the gun's fault.

I wouldn't rule out IWB carry, it really doesn't add much to your waist size.

McPatrickClan · March 10th, 2008, 01:38 AM

This thread is turning into a great resource. Keep the suggestions coming!

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packin45 · March 10th, 2008, 03:21 PM

When I was first getting ready to start carrying, I had no idea where to start looking for a holster. My solution was to buy several used ones on Ebay, and use them to carry around the house (I was waiting for my permit at that time). I learned pretty quickly that a holster that looks appealing in it's package can show it's drawbacks pretty fast once strapped on. The nice thing about buying them used on Ebay is you can sell the ones you don't like for what you paid for them.

bluelineman · March 10th, 2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by packin45

When I was first getting ready to start carrying, I had no idea where to start looking for a holster. My solution was to buy several used ones on Ebay, and use them to carry around the house (I was waiting for my permit at that time). I learned pretty quickly that a holster that looks appealing in it's package can show it's drawbacks pretty fast once strapped on. The nice thing about buying them used on Ebay is you can sell the ones you don't like for what you paid for them.

Yeah, the box of holsters.

I'm slowly selling mine off & will eventually only keep the ones that I'm actually using.

I've come to realize that a good quality holster is usually worth the extra money & wait. I've also found that if 80% of the people out there like a particular holster, it's probably for a good reason.

March 9th, 2008, 11:16 AM	#21
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,338	I would recommend both an IWB and OWB holster because that way you are covered for almost any possibility. For my M&P40c, I use either my The Slide (OWB) and Double Clip (IWB) for 95% of my needs depending on what I'm wearing. Pancake style holsters conceal better IMHO and are very comfortable. Then I would have my friend get a pocket gun as a back up. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

March 9th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#23
Kevin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 550	K & D "Laredo Defender" K&D Holsters \| Custom Gun Leather and Shooting Accessories __________________ www.okshooters.com

March 10th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#26
packin45 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In limbo Posts: 384	When I was first getting ready to start carrying, I had no idea where to start looking for a holster. My solution was to buy several used ones on Ebay, and use them to carry around the house (I was waiting for my permit at that time). I learned pretty quickly that a holster that looks appealing in it's package can show it's drawbacks pretty fast once strapped on. The nice thing about buying them used on Ebay is you can sell the ones you don't like for what you paid for them. __________________ G17, G26 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil...

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March 9th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#24
B. Adams Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vermillion, SD Posts: 57	I have had IWB holsters from Comp-Tac, Crossbreed, K&D, and Garrity. The only one I ever sent back was the Comp-Tac, it was just too abrasive. When I had my XD, I wore the Crossbreed all day every day. Now I wear my Garrity Triskel all day with my 4.25" 1911. FWIW, I had to loosen my belt 2 holes (1.5") when I wore my XD, I loosen it one hole (.75") with my 1911. I wear the same size jeans that I've worn for years, but some of my old khaki pants are too tight to fit anything extra inside them. But they're tight without a gun too, so it's not the gun's fault. I wouldn't rule out IWB carry, it really doesn't add much to your waist size.

March 10th, 2008, 01:38 AM	#25
McPatrickClan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East of Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 532	This thread is turning into a great resource. Keep the suggestions coming! Brock- e-mail sent.