lwestatbus
New member
With all of the things going on in the world I want to upgrade my normal concealed carry firearm from a 5-shot revolver to a Kimber 1911 (4" pro carry). I face some interesting carry challenges including being in the south with warmer weather, needing to dress professionally at work, and a prohibition from actually carrying at work, though I can keep a firearm locked in the car. A huge challenge is an expanding waistline and a southern drift in my trousers which is only exacerbated by hanging several ounces of loaded 1911 on them.
I own a Galco shoulder rig and a very high quality IWB holster for my Kimber but need to have something that doesn't make me undress in the parking lot or be flashing my rig while I put it on and also something that will help keep my pants in place, or at least minimize the drift.
I have used belt clip holsters before but would prefer not to have the wear on my suit pants and would also like more stability for holsters carried outside the waistband.
I am considering a paddle holster for a couple of reasons. First, it can be slipped much more discretely than the other rigs. Second, and here's where I'd really like some information, it seems that it will give my belt more purchase against my body, a problem with my IWB rig.
Does anyone have any experience with paddle holsters and their effect on sagging pants with moderately heavy firearms? Any comments on paddle holsters in general?
Thanks,
Larry
I own a Galco shoulder rig and a very high quality IWB holster for my Kimber but need to have something that doesn't make me undress in the parking lot or be flashing my rig while I put it on and also something that will help keep my pants in place, or at least minimize the drift.
I have used belt clip holsters before but would prefer not to have the wear on my suit pants and would also like more stability for holsters carried outside the waistband.
I am considering a paddle holster for a couple of reasons. First, it can be slipped much more discretely than the other rigs. Second, and here's where I'd really like some information, it seems that it will give my belt more purchase against my body, a problem with my IWB rig.
Does anyone have any experience with paddle holsters and their effect on sagging pants with moderately heavy firearms? Any comments on paddle holsters in general?
Thanks,
Larry