[flintlock62]

Who besides me prefers paddle holsters? While I like pancake holstrers, they interfere with me placing my hand in my pocket. With a paddle, I can move my gun around forward or back. It makes it more comfortable for a long road trip, sitting down.

 

[sammeow]

I have a 1791 paddle that I am fond of. Wear it crossdraw and it hides well under a light jean jacket even in the car.

 

[LimaCharlie]

A paddle holster prints much worse than a pancake style holster for me. The butt of the gun is pushed out. I wear my holsters @ 3:00 with reloads @ 9:00

 

[Militant]

Who besides me prefers paddle holsters? While I like pancake holstrers, they interfere with me placing my hand in my pocket. With a paddle, I can move my gun around forward or back. It makes it more comfortable for a long road trip, sitting down.

I used a paddle holster when I first got started in this CC life years ago. It was nice but since then (over the years), I have migrated away from them. Not that I feel that they are bad just found that the IWB/AIWB holster carry was better for me. I do have some regular OWB holsters just not in paddle form. Glad that they are your cup of tea! I love the various "options" that are out there for all of us to choose from to carry a firearm for self-defense.

 

[Poorly]

I like them, but I don't prefer them. I have one from Red Nichols I bought years ago, before he retired, for my 1911 that I use in place of my beloved Milt Sparks Axiom (OWB) occasionally. I've had a few others, but they weren't very well made. I don't use any holster that threads onto a belt. The ones I use are easily detached from the belt using snap loops or clips.

 

[flintlock62]

I like them, but I don't prefer them. I have one from Red Nichols I bought years ago, before he retired, for my 1911 that I use in place of my beloved Milt Sparks Axiom (OWB) occasionally. I've had a few others, but they weren't very well made. I don't use any holster that threads onto a belt. The ones I use are easily detached from the belt using snap loops or clips.

I have a Red Nichols I purchased for my Sig P226. It fits as tight as a pancake. I now need one for my 1911.

 

[Gettin Old]

For easy on/off at the range, I like the Vedder Holster Pro Draw paddle. I like how the paddle is built.

For CC, a paddle holster doesn’t work for me. They stick out too far, print too much.

 

[Rockymonster]

I like the convenience, but one does sacrifice concealability IMHO.

 

[Mike in Texas]

For easy on/off at the range, I like the Vedder Holster Pro Draw paddle. I like how the paddle is built.

For CC, a paddle holster doesn’t work for me. They stick out too far, print too much.

Agreed, easy for a quick trip somewhere, but digs in after a few hours.

 

[jmf552]

I have a couple. I like them for OC, but CC only when I have a heavy cover garment and might have to remove the holster temporarily to go in a prohibited area. I don't find they conceal as well as regular belt holsters and I don't like that they move around. I want my gun to stay where I put it.

 

[ctr]

Used one long time ago. Found it uncomfortable at times. The gun butt pushes away from the body as others mention. Not my thing but there are good choices for that carry method.

 

[samharvey]

I use them for convenience at times when the gun has to be taken off temporarily. Not too much otherwise.

 

[Cornhusker95]

I use them when out stomping in the woods.
For CC...bulky.

 

[Henry9008]

I have one and use it occasionally. I find it much more comfortable than my own, but the tradeoff is that it doesn't conceal as well.

 

[riverrambler]

I use one, has a few draw backs. Doesn't conceal well, not the most secure way to carry but it's easy on easy off, get in my car and hook it on my door panel pocket. Easy off for doing the doo doo thing.

 

[Tundra5.7]

I started off using one years ago but found they do not conceal well for me. I have found the ones made of leather are pretty secure but the majority of the kydex ones are not nearly as secure. Good for range use but that's about it.

 

[Orive 8]

Who besides me prefers paddle holsters?

During my LEO days, I would carry my duty gun and/or off-duty gun to the station and back home in a paddle holster. I used the Kramer horsehide paddle holster - guns used were a variety of SIG DA/SA pistols. It worked well for that duty.

Our Detectives and Admin types got issued a Safariland paddle holster - though a few of them had their own concealed carry holsters. Several of them liked to take thier gun off (in the paddle holster) and place it in their briefcase or desk drawer.

I don't have one at this time, but have looked at the Comp Tac Paddle holster a few times - just haven't "pulled the trigger" on buying it.
Paddle Holster-Speed-Neutral (comp-tac.com)

Those that have the Comp Tac Paddle, speak pretty highly of it.

 

[flintlock62]

During my LEO days, I would carry my duty gun and/or off-duty gun to the station and back home in a paddle holster. I used the Kramer horsehide paddle holster - guns used were a variety of SIG DA/SA pistols. It worked well for that duty.

Our Detectives and Admin types got issued a Safariland paddle holster - though a few of them had their own concealed carry holsters. Several of them liked to take thier gun off (in the paddle holster) and place it in their briefcase or desk drawer.

I don't have one at this time, but have looked at the Comp Tac Paddle holster a few times - just haven't "pulled the trigger" on buying it.
Paddle Holster-Speed-Neutral (comp-tac.com)

Those that have the Comp Tac Paddle, speak pretty highly of it.

I will look into that. I typically prefer leather, but if they're good holsters, I may bite.

 

[Goldy49]

I don't prefer them, but I use them from time to time - mostly for convenience. They are OK, but certainly not great.

 

[dangerranger]

I have a couple. The one I use most is for my office desk drawer. It's a holster I can quickly put on no matter what I'm wearing. Even in sweats or PJ's the holster can hold a gun. And it protects the gun from bumps and scratches in the drawer. DR