Don Hume 721 O.T. Arrived today

chains1240 · May 26th, 2009, 03:20 PM

Right out of the box the retention for my Kel-Tec P-11 is perfect, no need to wrap the pistol in plastic wrap to custom fit the holster. I also ordered a magazine pouch that works great. Unfortunately my pistol sticks out like a huge tumor under a t-shirt and even under a thicker long sleeve shirt. I would still be able to wear the holster under a sweat shirt or jacket or while open carrying while hiking. I am still going to have to order an IWB from Supertuck or MTAC it seems. I was hoping I would be able to wear this OWB under one shirt for comfort but I will not be able to.

Chevyguy85 · May 26th, 2009, 04:00 PM

i don't own a kel-tec nor know what each model is but if the pictures i just googled are right its not that big of a pistol @ all. i use the same holster but for a ruger p345 and it conceals easily. try wearing a shirt 1 size larger. what position do you carry at? mine is just forward of the hip so i believe thats what 2'clock? maybe 2:30? I barely print at all while moving around and even @ that no one notices. only time i print badly is if i bend over @ the waist such as when i shoot pool or instead of bending my knees like you're supposed to for your back i just bend @ the waist.

if your holster came like mine did do a lot of practice drawing and reholstering as mine was extremely tight fitting. after having it a month or so now its fine as far as not being overly tight and wanting to take my pants with the gun when i draw. if you're going to wear a t-shirt dark colors work better as well. might know all this already seeing as how you have 128 posts but those are my suggestions on how i do it. I'm not a big guy either i'm only 5' 6" and 155 lbs

chains1240 · May 26th, 2009, 04:13 PM

One of the problems is that I am kind a big guy, in the wrong way. I am 5'10" 195ish. I am losing weight but I think my spare tire carrying at 3:00 is pushing the pistol out. When I IWB the pistol butt is much less noticeable but my belt is pulling everything close. I am going to wear the OWB with my unloaded pistol around the house to break in the belt slots and try to continue to lose weight. In the meantime I ordered a Crossbreed Supertuck. I needed a good IWB as well as this OWB so I didn't spend money on something I didn't need anyhow. I appreciate the suggestions and I will try to move the position of the holster around as well.

shooterX · May 26th, 2009, 04:18 PM

I have the same holster for my XD sub-compact, only use it duirng the winter, if at all. I bought one of the H715 MSO IWB holsters for the same reason you stated, I am thinking of trying the PCCH IWB holster.

community · May 26th, 2009, 06:28 PM

I have both OWB Agent 711 T.B. and IWB M715-M T.B. Use the Agent during colder days. and use the M715 for warmer days. also have a nylon OWB that works as OWB with a untucked colored shirt.

Chevyguy85 · May 26th, 2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chains1240

One of the problems is that I am kind a big guy, in the wrong way. I am 5'10" 195ish. I am losing weight but I think my spare tire carrying at 3:00 is pushing the pistol out. When I IWB the pistol butt is much less noticeable but my belt is pulling everything close. I am going to wear the OWB with my unloaded pistol around the house to break in the belt slots and try to continue to lose weight. In the meantime I ordered a Crossbreed Supertuck. I needed a good IWB as well as this OWB so I didn't spend money on something I didn't need anyhow. I appreciate the suggestions and I will try to move the position of the holster around as well.

"easiest" way to cut some pounds is to cut out soda's and drinks filled with sugar. Drink lots of water. Fast food is another big pound adder. everyone always says yeah yeah i know i know...but i've had quite a few friends drop 5-10 lbs just by not eating as much fast food or drinking soda/beer as much.

good luck on the holster and the weight loss. keep us up to date!

wolfshead · May 26th, 2009, 07:04 PM

wear a light summer jacket from London Fog and you should be fine...

schwaa · May 26th, 2009, 07:46 PM

That kinda bums me out. I was hoping I would be able to CC OWB my XD 4" service. I'm 5'11" 160lbs. Will I encounter the same problem?

86thecat · May 27th, 2009, 04:39 AM

Not familiar with that particular holster but you might try running the belt thru the slots the wrong way and around the outside of the holster to hold everything in tighter.

Fred · May 27th, 2009, 06:04 AM

I bought the same holster for my G23 and haven't had the problem. I too have a few extra survival rations around my beltline but worn about 3:30 it tucks in nice and tight. My only problem is it hangs very close to the bottom of my most often worn jacket and therefor shows at times. I will say a good stiff gunbelt like those from Beltman makes a difference.

May 26th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#1
chains1240 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 379	Don Hume 721 O.T. Arrived today Right out of the box the retention for my Kel-Tec P-11 is perfect, no need to wrap the pistol in plastic wrap to custom fit the holster. I also ordered a magazine pouch that works great. Unfortunately my pistol sticks out like a huge tumor under a t-shirt and even under a thicker long sleeve shirt. I would still be able to wear the holster under a sweat shirt or jacket or while open carrying while hiking. I am still going to have to order an IWB from Supertuck or MTAC it seems. I was hoping I would be able to wear this OWB under one shirt for comfort but I will not be able to.

May 26th, 2009, 06:28 PM	#5
community Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: white lake Posts: 896	I have both OWB Agent 711 T.B. and IWB M715-M T.B. Use the Agent during colder days. and use the M715 for warmer days. also have a nylon OWB that works as OWB with a untucked colored shirt. __________________ *Save a Greyhound. Adopt one.*

May 26th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#7
wolfshead Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mercer Island WA Posts: 430	wear a light summer jacket from London Fog and you should be fine... __________________ Vince K Aerospace Designer, Freemason, NRA member ___________________________________ ma nishma?

May 27th, 2009, 06:04 AM	#10
Fred Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PNW Posts: 129	I bought the same holster for my G23 and haven't had the problem. I too have a few extra survival rations around my beltline but worn about 3:30 it tucks in nice and tight. My only problem is it hangs very close to the bottom of my most often worn jacket and therefor shows at times. I will say a good stiff gunbelt like those from Beltman makes a difference. __________________ There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. - General Smedley Butler Romans 1:22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools [professing to be smart, they made simpletons of themselves].

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May 26th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#2
Chevyguy85 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 380	i don't own a kel-tec nor know what each model is but if the pictures i just googled are right its not that big of a pistol @ all. i use the same holster but for a ruger p345 and it conceals easily. try wearing a shirt 1 size larger. what position do you carry at? mine is just forward of the hip so i believe thats what 2'clock? maybe 2:30? I barely print at all while moving around and even @ that no one notices. only time i print badly is if i bend over @ the waist such as when i shoot pool or instead of bending my knees like you're supposed to for your back i just bend @ the waist. if your holster came like mine did do a lot of practice drawing and reholstering as mine was extremely tight fitting. after having it a month or so now its fine as far as not being overly tight and wanting to take my pants with the gun when i draw. if you're going to wear a t-shirt dark colors work better as well. might know all this already seeing as how you have 128 posts but those are my suggestions on how i do it. I'm not a big guy either i'm only 5' 6" and 155 lbs

May 26th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#3
chains1240 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 379	One of the problems is that I am kind a big guy, in the wrong way. I am 5'10" 195ish. I am losing weight but I think my spare tire carrying at 3:00 is pushing the pistol out. When I IWB the pistol butt is much less noticeable but my belt is pulling everything close. I am going to wear the OWB with my unloaded pistol around the house to break in the belt slots and try to continue to lose weight. In the meantime I ordered a Crossbreed Supertuck. I needed a good IWB as well as this OWB so I didn't spend money on something I didn't need anyhow. I appreciate the suggestions and I will try to move the position of the holster around as well.

May 26th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#4
shooterX Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,563	I have the same holster for my XD sub-compact, only use it duirng the winter, if at all. I bought one of the H715 MSO IWB holsters for the same reason you stated, I am thinking of trying the PCCH IWB holster.

May 26th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#8
schwaa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 97	That kinda bums me out. I was hoping I would be able to CC OWB my XD 4" service. I'm 5'11" 160lbs. Will I encounter the same problem?

May 27th, 2009, 04:39 AM	#9
86thecat Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WA Posts: 104	Not familiar with that particular holster but you might try running the belt thru the slots the wrong way and around the outside of the holster to hold everything in tighter.