Help me buy holsters for pm9 and p3at

tellico · July 1st, 2008, 10:29 AM

Help me decide- I want an OWB for the 9, trying to decide between slide or snap-on, and retention strap or no. Normally I don't want a retention strap, but the OWB is mainly for outdoor/horse activities, and I'm thinking leather topless may not be secure enough with horses in the mix, what do you think? planning for worst case scenario, if an accident happened, I would not want to have to worry about my gun being forcefully thrown off my body if I forcefully come off a horse :) I do trust the plastic paddle holster I use for another gun to retain the gun...but the point of going OWB with the 9 is for summer coolness and convenience, not wanting anything extra (especially kydex) in my pants.

SideGuard Snap

Side Guard Slide

can't post an image of the high noon skin tite

Now, for the p3at: I want a clip IWB, like I use for my pm9. I like the deep set of my desantis insider, but I wish it had a cant- I just position the clip crooked on my belt so it allows the muzzle to ride to the outside of my thigh rather than digging strait down when I sit. I carry at 2:00. Any suggestions for a deep set minimal clip IWB with a cant?

Cupcake · July 1st, 2008, 10:53 AM

My first instinct was to click "no retention strap necessary," but actually reading your post has me less sure about that. It'd certainly be a bummer to notice a missing gun 8 miles down the trail. I can't speak for your choices, but a strap I think would be a good idea, just practice with it so it doesn't interfere with your draw.

Bowie · July 1st, 2008, 11:22 AM

Normally I would say no strap necessary, but for this application it can't hurt. also more secure with the traditional loops versus snaps.

sixball · July 1st, 2008, 01:09 PM

Dave at little bear holsters is adding Kahr PM9 to his list I am waiting for one now. I have been very impressed with him so far. I can't wait to see the final product. Very good turnaround time and very fair pricing. His work looks good and I have herd good things.

View Poll Results: choose my next OWB holster:
Side Guard snap with ret. strap	0	0%
Side Guard Slide with ret strap	2	100.00%
High Noon Skin snap with retention strap	0	0%
no retention strap necessary (look at my reason for a strap before choosing this option, please)	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 2. You may not vote on this poll

July 1st, 2008, 10:29 AM	#1
tellico Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 91	Help me buy holsters for pm9 and p3at Help me decide- I want an OWB for the 9, trying to decide between slide or snap-on, and retention strap or no. Normally I don't want a retention strap, but the OWB is mainly for outdoor/horse activities, and I'm thinking leather topless may not be secure enough with horses in the mix, what do you think? planning for worst case scenario, if an accident happened, I would not want to have to worry about my gun being forcefully thrown off my body if I forcefully come off a horse :) I do trust the plastic paddle holster I use for another gun to retain the gun...but the point of going OWB with the 9 is for summer coolness and convenience, not wanting anything extra (especially kydex) in my pants. SideGuard Snap Side Guard Slide can't post an image of the high noon skin tite Now, for the p3at: I want a clip IWB, like I use for my pm9. I like the deep set of my desantis insider, but I wish it had a cant- I just position the clip crooked on my belt so it allows the muzzle to ride to the outside of my thigh rather than digging strait down when I sit. I carry at 2:00. Any suggestions for a deep set minimal clip IWB with a cant?

July 1st, 2008, 10:53 AM	#2
Cupcake VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,996	My first instinct was to click "no retention strap necessary," but actually reading your post has me less sure about that. It'd certainly be a bummer to notice a missing gun 8 miles down the trail. I can't speak for your choices, but a strap I think would be a good idea, just practice with it so it doesn't interfere with your draw. __________________ Sixto for President!

July 1st, 2008, 11:22 AM	#3
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	Normally I would say no strap necessary, but for this application it can't hurt. also more secure with the traditional loops versus snaps. __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

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July 1st, 2008, 01:09 PM	#4
sixball Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 79	Dave at little bear holsters is adding Kahr PM9 to his list I am waiting for one now. I have been very impressed with him so far. I can't wait to see the final product. Very good turnaround time and very fair pricing. His work looks good and I have herd good things.