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Grapevinebill

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Does anyone out there have a suggestion on a good type of CC holster? I have been looking around and just can't seem to find any information on what works best. I was thinking of an inside the waist band type rather than over the shoulder. Anyone here have some experience or feedback? My CHL Instructor had suggested Bullard Leather works in Azle, Texas but not much more info than that.

http://www.dmbullardleather.com
 
get ready for a ton of responses.


i have tried all the cheapies and a few of the nice custom molded leather options.

i really like ubgholsters.com for a good custom leather iwb. his canute and striker are awesome. you are definitely going to want one of his belts too. this is true of any belt mounted holster. make sure you get a gun belt. they are extra thick and supportive to handle the weight of the holstered gun.

for a good universal holster that is by far the most comfortable carry i have found, try out one of these. - http://pistolwear.com/corp.htm make sure to read the instructions for ordering, so you get the right one.
 
I have had a good experience with my crossbreed supertuk holsters. They're a little pricy and others now make similar holsters for less money. If you're going to utilize a pocket holster, Galco's pocket holsters work great for the money.
 
Well... frankly, if your already tubby and uncomfortable in your own skin and jeans forget IWB for awhile.
If your thin or atleast somewhat comfortable go ahead with IWB so long as your pants arent painted on already, otherwise prepare to buy the next waist size up.
I'm right on the border - 6' and 230, and I notice every millimeter of belly or lovehandle conspiring to push my belt down further along with the gun.

I'd suggest starting with a small light gun - little Ruger LCP for your first IWB in a Bearcreek holster with a nice forward cant is a great first carry package.
Its thin and easy to stuff into your existing waistband, its light weight, its smooth, its rounded off with a angled rear slide area (doesnt have a pointy corner) and its just downright easy to carry right from the start even if your britches are a bit snug.
In a week or two, no matter how pissy it makes you feel the first day or three, you will quickly get used to it and after 2 months you'll be totally sold on IWB and forget all about pocket carry, shoulder carry, armpit carry, buttcra... you get the point.

Lasty, you can completely forget attempting to stuff some 1911, Block, 92FS, or ANY other full-size or double stack "compact" into your waist until youve spent some time with a smaller gun in there already.

Fact is... this CC business is u-n-c-o-m-f-o-r-t-a-b-l-e.
Starting with a big gun will end your ccw life before you get out the door.
 
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For IWB carry, I am a total believer in Remora holsters.

If you've never tried this inexpensive, clipless (yes, clipless) holster, you owe it to yourselves to try them... very comfortable and it stays where you place it.

My Kahr CW9 lives in one of these, comfy from morning til night
 
So many good ones....from Uncle Mike's to Crossbreed & many in between.

You can also invest in some that are a bit more expensive. Your choice!
 
CC business is u-n-c-o-m-f-o-r-t-a-b-l-e.
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+1 on this.

Clint Smith is famously quoted as saying "Your carry gun should be comforting, not comfortable." That being said, good holster and belt go a LONG way in making a CCW less uncomfortable!

Looking for OWB
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I personally prefer a leather pancake holster for this mode of carry.
 
For IWB, my Milt Sparks VersaMaxII is my first choice. GREAT holster.

For OWB, get whatever floats yer boat!
Remember, if it's "showin' off" you want to do, then do it well! How about alligator? Shark? Go for it!
 
I have tried many pancake style holsters for conceal carry. And the one I like the most and use is the NEW UNCLE MIKES Pancake Holster. Fits my Beretta & Bersa .380 pistols perfect.

Great quality and being it's waterproof condura nylon. It will not leave finish wear showing on my handgun....Made in USA

I like my Bianchi Leather holster, but in time, it wears the finish edges of the gun.
 
Gotta disagree with Dashunde.... I started with a Glock 33 and a Crossbreed Supertuck 2 1/2 years ago. I have carried nearly every day since and do not find it uncomfortable, except on certain rare days when I just can't seem to make feel right.

It ain't that hard, a good holster seems to be THE primary difference between comfort and not... I love my Crossbreed. I also wear a thin t-shirt to keep the leather off my skin. Works fine for me in 100+ temperatures in my pizza shop.
 
As someone else said, there are too many opinions on this topic. It's truly a case of "to each their own."

In my case, and this is again my case, I don't like IWB carry. Occasionally, I'll do IWB for a quick run to the store or something, but I prefer OWB in a leather holster. I also tend to carry larger guns than what many people would consider for CC, such as the CZ PCR and Glock 23.

For OWB, a good belt is necessary. I've found that the Don Hume 721OT has worked well for me, especially considering the price. They can be had for around $45.
 
Alot of it has to do with your daily life. I can stand and walk all day with my 1911 IWB, but sitting and or driving most of the day is a different story.
 
had a belt custom made from thebeltman.net and a galco concealable belt holster.

Rig total about ~$200

comfort level: Moderate-Good

I carry a fullsize .45 so yeah
 
Buying shoes on the internet

CC systems are about as personalized as shoes. How often have you bought shoes without trying them on first? Gun/holster combinations are the same.

My years of research and practice can be summed up by quoting Socrates, "The more you know, the more you don't know."

Conceal carry of a firearm is something that needs to be tailored to the individual. Some will swear by "this" gun and "that" rig... well, that's what works for them. One comment I found that stayed with me all these years is, "you'll end up with your own 'bucket' of holsters" by the time you come up with your own gun+rig combo. One thing that guy didn't say was you'll also end up with a nice collection of handguns :)

I won't confuse you further by telling you what my combination/system is because you're not me and it may not suit you. I will tell you that you shouldn't cheap out on the holster/rig. Another comment someone made that stayed with me was, "after you spend several hundred dollars on a gun that's supposed to save your life when you need it, why would you balk at spending more than twenty-bucks for a holster?" After all, you're betting your life on a holster that will allow you to quickly access then draw your weapon without snags, drags, or hangups of any kind. In other words, no matter what gun you have, if you cannot get at it and draw it quickly and reliably when you need it then you may as well not have it with you at all.

Now, how about buying some shoes?
 
Yeah, I heard that prophecy about boxes of holster under the bed too... and I couldn't afford that, not to mention that it's a complete waste of money even if you can afford it. That's why I researched for weeks before I bought my rig. I figured that if I bought something that almost nobody complains about, I'd have a good chance of getting it right the FIRST time.
The Supertuck was that holster. Many fans, virtually no detractors, I bought it, the fans were right.
I do recommend the combat cut, BTW, but since you can do it yourself in 5 minutes, I'd say buy the regular one and cut it out if you decide you want it.
I'll never have that box of worthless holsters under the bed. I've got the only one I need.
 
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