calmp9

I have the Comp-Tac paddle holster and it is very secure. No problems with it so far.

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JerryM

I have Fobus, Comp-Tac, Galco, and Uncle Mike's paddle holsters.
Neither the Galco nor the Uncle Mike's holds the gun close to the body.
On the other hand both the Comp-Tac and the Fobus (not the Roto) holsters do hold the gun close to the body.

I think the reason for this is that the UM and the Galco ride higher than the other two. The high ride does not support as much of the gun, and it tends to torque away from the body.

I have worn the Fobus and Comp-Tac with my shirt tail out and it does not print.
I will agree that no paddle will hold the gun against the body as closely as a pancake, but I am not so sure that they won't do as well as the Askins, but not sure since I do not have one at this time. My own limited experience with the Askins is that it is not so tight as the pancake.

You will not make a mistake if you get a kydex paddle, and you will find it handy at times even if you have fine leather holsters. I can recommend either the standard Fobus or the Comp-Tac.

Regards,
Jerry

Sportsterguy

I'm with Eric. Had a Bianchi paddle that came apart at the screws and dumped my Sig 228 on the floor of my local Lowes. Promptly threw it in the trash when I got home. I have a Askins belt holster made by Eric and it is without a doubt the BEST OWB holster I have ever owned. Try it, you'll like it!

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Shrugs

does it sit closely to the body ? By looking at the picture it looks like it weird, like it doesn't look like it's held close to the body. It might just be the picture though, and I don't know much about holsters

lance22

The paddle holster distributes the weight of the gun more evenly along the 'paddle'. This completely gets rid of the problem some people have with belt holsters 'poking them' or rubbing on their hip bone. What you give up for the comfort is a little bit of concealment. Some of the new holster makers (you mentioned bearclaw) have streamlined the design of paddles so they are more concealable than they used to be.

Belt holsters put more of the burden of weight on the belt, and push inward very slightly just below the bottom of the belt. A well designed belt holster will lay flat with the body so as to maximize concealment and comfort.

You won't have to worry about the paddle wiggling or making noise.

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NYcarry

+1 The Kramer MSP really does pull the gun in tight, I carry my Glock 23 in one and it keeps the grip tucked in nice.

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Shrugs

I'm trying to keep it under $80 lol
So far my choices are with Comp-tac, Bearclaw, K&D, and whoever makes the Supertuck

I like K&Ds pancake style OWBs, Comp-tacs and Supertuck IWB, and Bearclaws kydex OWB and paddle.

Since I won't be getting my CCW for a while, holster use will only be at the range and home so I'm going to be getting an OWB kydex, kydex paddle, or a pancake from K&D.

I'm positive I'm going to have at least one of each down the road

JerryM

In that case I would go for the Comp-Tac. I am perfectly satisfied with the ones I have, and the service is outstanding. It takes about a week to receive it after ordering.

Regards,
Jerry

JimmyC4

Here's my Kramer MSP Paddle in action. I don't use it much, usually in winter when it's on standby for any quick trips out of the house.

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TN_Mike

This question is right up my alley. I love paddle holsters. I like them much better than belt holsters.

One reason is as you mentioned they are easier to put on and take off. Most are anyway.

I also feel that because of the paddle portion of the holster, they are much more stable than a belt holster. They support the gun better in my opinion.

As long as you do not wear your belt loose, the holster is every bit as secure as a belt holster. That is, as long as you use the right kind of paddle holster.

I own several Fobus paddles and I use them around the house or on the range mostly. I will use them for concealed carry, but not open carry which I do a lot of the time in the summer around here.

For open carry or really secure CCW, I recommend a Blackhawk SERPA holster. They grasp the belt both above and below with sturdy hooks. I have actually been lifted up off my feet by a holstered Glco "Blue" training gun in my every day carry SERPA. That holster will not slip around of come out of the pants. It's great. I have run with mine on, done all manner of physical labor, crawled, and even stood on my head after I first got it (with unloaded gun of course) and the gun will not come out without a determined and purposeful disengagement of the retention device and draw stroke.

Give the SERPA a try. You will not be disappointed.

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