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Remora Holsters,
In April of this year, I made a terrible mistake. I needed a holster after I purchased my first handgun. The misstep cost me a nearly universal experience in the CC community, one that many speak so fondly of... I don't have the time-honored 'drawer-full' of holsters. I have no variety, no favorite holster for each occasion, no joy when I see a wall of beautiful, innovative, well-crafted holsters in my local gun shop. I gaze in despair at the small, unassuming black holster that resides on my dresser at night and grieve for all the fine leather holsters I could have, but will most likely never own.
My great mistake occurred when I purchased a Remora Clipless IWB holster for my .40 M&P Shield. I work in corporate-style office in Florida, and must have my shirt tucked in at all
times. I also work with people who are not friendly towards concealed carry and who know how to spot the tell-tale loops or clips of conventional IWB tuckable holsters. After much research, it seemed my only option was the Remora Clipless IWB Holster, which claimed I could tuck it in completely and securely with no part of the holster being visible.
I apprehensively ordered the Remora Clipless IWB holster with the full sweat shield and Remora-Hyde leather option. The holster within a few days, and opened the package to find...exactly what I ordered. I inserted my brand new .40 M&P Shield into the holster, slipped the holster into the waistband of my jeans and concealed carried for the first time in my life.
What I then experienced was mind-blowing. I'd seen post after post complaining of how uncomfortable it was to conceal carry IWB, how it would take months or even years to find something that was tolerable, that would stay in place, that would allow me to sit without immediate pain.
What I felt was....almost nothing. It was almost like the gun wasn't even there. I checked to make sure it was still on my hip and in place. It hadn't moved a millimeter. I walked around... no movement. I jogged... no movement. I did jumping jacks, immediately wished I hadn't, caught my breath... no movement. This holster, with no clips, loops or bolts attaching it to my pelvis, had not moved at all. What's more, when I put on a regular shirt I wear all the time, the gun absolutely disappeared. I know the M&P Shield is slim, but this was far beyond the level of concealment I was expecting. I asked my wife to figure out where the gun was on my waist, and she had no idea.
The infamous 'Wally Walk' went off without a hitch, and the ride there and back produced no pain in my hips or back whatsoever. The gun also remained firmly in place.
It's now mid-September, and I wear this holster from the moment I wake up until I turn in for the night, usually about 15 hours every day. There's practically no discomfort whatsoever, and 90% of the time, I have to actively try to notice the gun at the 4:00 position on my hip. Otherwise, it's like I'm not even wearing one.
I LOVE buying gizmos and gadgets for everything I'm interested in. My tackle box is almost too heavy to carry because of all the different lures, pliers, beads, sinkers, etc. I own more gadgets for my iPhone than I care to think about.
I say all that, to say this.... I own ONE holster, and my Remora holster has ruined my dream of owning the gorgeous Bianchi holsters that I so longed for. I cannot find a situation where it doesn't work flawlessly, I cannot find a situation where it's uncomfortable, I cannot find a situation where it doesn't conceal perfectly under everything but a tight t-shirt, and I cannot bring myself to purchase another holster, because I know I would eventually just return to my Remora.
I realize that every person has unique body shapes and sizes, unique situations and environments and unique carry requirements. I concede that this holster isn't as 'pretty' as some, doesn't have nearly as many features as some and may not fit the needs of every person. However, for me, it has exceeded every expectation and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Remora, you have stolen the 'Thrill of the Hunt' from me, because you may have designed the perfect holster for my needs. As I write this, my M&P Shield, which I have affectionately named 'The Grinch' (because he's a mean one) is sitting securely, comfortably and concealed on my side. Thank you for making such an excellent product and for making defending myself and my family much more comfortable and practical than I expected.
Best Regards,
The Grinch
In April of this year, I made a terrible mistake. I needed a holster after I purchased my first handgun. The misstep cost me a nearly universal experience in the CC community, one that many speak so fondly of... I don't have the time-honored 'drawer-full' of holsters. I have no variety, no favorite holster for each occasion, no joy when I see a wall of beautiful, innovative, well-crafted holsters in my local gun shop. I gaze in despair at the small, unassuming black holster that resides on my dresser at night and grieve for all the fine leather holsters I could have, but will most likely never own.
My great mistake occurred when I purchased a Remora Clipless IWB holster for my .40 M&P Shield. I work in corporate-style office in Florida, and must have my shirt tucked in at all
times. I also work with people who are not friendly towards concealed carry and who know how to spot the tell-tale loops or clips of conventional IWB tuckable holsters. After much research, it seemed my only option was the Remora Clipless IWB Holster, which claimed I could tuck it in completely and securely with no part of the holster being visible.
I apprehensively ordered the Remora Clipless IWB holster with the full sweat shield and Remora-Hyde leather option. The holster within a few days, and opened the package to find...exactly what I ordered. I inserted my brand new .40 M&P Shield into the holster, slipped the holster into the waistband of my jeans and concealed carried for the first time in my life.
What I then experienced was mind-blowing. I'd seen post after post complaining of how uncomfortable it was to conceal carry IWB, how it would take months or even years to find something that was tolerable, that would stay in place, that would allow me to sit without immediate pain.
What I felt was....almost nothing. It was almost like the gun wasn't even there. I checked to make sure it was still on my hip and in place. It hadn't moved a millimeter. I walked around... no movement. I jogged... no movement. I did jumping jacks, immediately wished I hadn't, caught my breath... no movement. This holster, with no clips, loops or bolts attaching it to my pelvis, had not moved at all. What's more, when I put on a regular shirt I wear all the time, the gun absolutely disappeared. I know the M&P Shield is slim, but this was far beyond the level of concealment I was expecting. I asked my wife to figure out where the gun was on my waist, and she had no idea.
The infamous 'Wally Walk' went off without a hitch, and the ride there and back produced no pain in my hips or back whatsoever. The gun also remained firmly in place.
It's now mid-September, and I wear this holster from the moment I wake up until I turn in for the night, usually about 15 hours every day. There's practically no discomfort whatsoever, and 90% of the time, I have to actively try to notice the gun at the 4:00 position on my hip. Otherwise, it's like I'm not even wearing one.
I LOVE buying gizmos and gadgets for everything I'm interested in. My tackle box is almost too heavy to carry because of all the different lures, pliers, beads, sinkers, etc. I own more gadgets for my iPhone than I care to think about.
I say all that, to say this.... I own ONE holster, and my Remora holster has ruined my dream of owning the gorgeous Bianchi holsters that I so longed for. I cannot find a situation where it doesn't work flawlessly, I cannot find a situation where it's uncomfortable, I cannot find a situation where it doesn't conceal perfectly under everything but a tight t-shirt, and I cannot bring myself to purchase another holster, because I know I would eventually just return to my Remora.
I realize that every person has unique body shapes and sizes, unique situations and environments and unique carry requirements. I concede that this holster isn't as 'pretty' as some, doesn't have nearly as many features as some and may not fit the needs of every person. However, for me, it has exceeded every expectation and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Remora, you have stolen the 'Thrill of the Hunt' from me, because you may have designed the perfect holster for my needs. As I write this, my M&P Shield, which I have affectionately named 'The Grinch' (because he's a mean one) is sitting securely, comfortably and concealed on my side. Thank you for making such an excellent product and for making defending myself and my family much more comfortable and practical than I expected.
Best Regards,
The Grinch
