Now I understand this is mostly a personal preference thing, but being new to handguns I have no experience in this area, and looking for advice on manufacturers to look into and absolutely avoid. I will be purchasing a Walther PDP-C tomorrow as my first handgun. My current preference for carry will be right handed at the 3 o'clock position, IWB, spare magazine @ 6 o'clock. Future holster ( winter) will most likely be shoulder, but in the interim I'm wondering who you would recommend?
Looking for holster manufacturer recommendations
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MothMan
.338 Win Mag
plastic or leather? My EDC holster for a G27 is a leather OWB pancake from SideGuard Holsters, Side Guard Holsters - Home Page for Custom Leather Holsters . Use it everyday has good retention and IMO comfortable to wear.
I own holsters from both of these companies. They are durable and comfortable.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Dr. Evil
20×102mm Vulcan
Absolutely love the holsters from JM Custom Kydex
Dark star gear
Jm customs
Harrys holster Co
Phlster
Henry's holsters
Tier 1 concealed
Jm customs
Harrys holster Co
Phlster
Henry's holsters
Tier 1 concealed
I'd recommend carring your spare mag at the 9 or 11/12 o'clock
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
Vedder fan here.
I do have a few leather Galcos for my big boy revolvers. Im sure custom made is better but also more expensive.
I do have a few leather Galcos for my big boy revolvers. Im sure custom made is better but also more expensive.
Please don't buy "we the people" or alien gear or vedder
GTN
.308 Win
Knightfall Customs
Small company that makes quality kydex holsters. He’s a vet that lived in Alaska last in knew of
Small company that makes quality kydex holsters. He’s a vet that lived in Alaska last in knew of
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
BlackPoint Tactical - BlackPoint Tactical Revolutionary Holsters - BlackPoint Tactical
JM Custom Kydex is great for Appendix (AIWB) options - JM Custom Kydex
JM Custom Kydex is great for Appendix (AIWB) options - JM Custom Kydex
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
You will likely end up with a sock drawer full of different holsters. You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find the one for you, lol. Or maybe you'll find what you like right off.
stokes
.338 Win Mag
I like Azula Gun holsters Azula Gun Holsters – Built With Pride I've got 3 or 4 for various guns.
From all the suggestions you might feel a little overwhelmed lol. Just to get you started and fill the gap while you find "the one", I'd suggest getting a Sticky Holster. They are fairly cheap $30 - 40. I wouldn't recommend it as a permanent solution or necessarily an "out in public" option because they lack retention, but it is a comfortable and easy option around the house. It'll also help you get used the feel of carrying. It also works well as just a protective sleeve to have your weapon in when at home. I'm pretty sure TFP carries them and if not I know Average Joes in Henrietta definitely does.
Hochulsucks1234
.357 mag
There are a lot of options. I recently bought one on Etsy...everyone thinks its craft type stuff but there are some good custom made holsters on there. You are supporting small business too.
Holy hell is there a variety of em. I want something comfortable, IWB, adjustable ride height and cant for an active lifestyle with decent positive retention. Will be worn while working a manual labor job.Clip on would be a plus. To be worn at 4 o'clock, with a separate spare magazine holder to be worn @ 7-9 o'clock. Kydex preferred, unsure about hybrids ( safe for the trigger? ). Must fit a Walther PDP-C, 4 inch.
Have at it boys.....I'm honestly lost.
Have at it boys.....I'm honestly lost.
There is like 1 hybrid holster that is acceptable, I always forget the name of it, when I remember I'll post it up.
I found it.
Dual Clip IWB Protos-M® with Dri-Matrix™ breathable Backer
The Protos-M is a modular holster that allows you to carry IWB, OWB, or AIWB depending on your needs.
www.blackarchholsters.com
There is like 1 hybrid holster that is acceptable, I always forget the name of it, when I remember I'll post it up.
I found it.
Dual Clip IWB Protos-M® with Dri-Matrix™ breathable Backer
The Protos-M is a modular holster that allows you to carry IWB, OWB, or AIWB depending on your needs.
I'd still stick with full kydex myself
Have you checked out Hawg Holsters?
HAWG Holsters - Helping America Wear Guns
HAWG Holsters provide comfortable protection and retention for your concealed firearm. All of our IWB holster models are TUCK-ABLE and have an adjustable cant.
www.hawgholsters.com
Kydex, adjustable cant and uses Ulti-clip. The Ulti-clip XL has a deeper throat so can adjust ride height. They list the PDP, but I don't know if it accommodates the C model. You may want to reach out to them. Not sure if anyone else has anything to say about them.
Slacker43
.40 S&W
I love my comp-tac infidel ultra max. I have carried all day everyday for probably 8 years with this. I just got a new Glock 48 and all I had to do was buy the kydex part for the new gun. The leather part has formed to me and I don't even notice I am carrying most of the time.
Infidel Ultra Max Holster
Infidel Ultra Max Holster
Shit I thought I posted up but I don't see it..
Sorry if I'm repeating myself but
Spare mag carrier.... 100% best option on the market today.. Dark Star Gear Koala
darkstargear.com
Sorry if I'm repeating myself but
Spare mag carrier.... 100% best option on the market today.. Dark Star Gear Koala
Koala AIWB Mag Pouch | Dark Star Gear
It's here! The Koala features never before seen adjustable insertion depth optimize for center-line carry as well as adjustable ride height. Made for plastic or metal mags with a friction fit. It also works well for IWB carry. The extra length eliminates a hard corner underneath the belt and...
darkstargear.com
Looking into the dark star now. Liking it so far...Shit I thought I posted up but I don't see it..
Sorry if I'm repeating myself but
Spare mag carrier.... 100% best option on the market today.. Dark Star Gear Koala
Koala AIWB Mag Pouch | Dark Star Gear
It's here! The Koala features never before seen adjustable insertion depth optimize for center-line carry as well as adjustable ride height. Made for plastic or metal mags with a friction fit. It also works well for IWB carry. The extra length eliminates a hard corner underneath the belt and...
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Question- I noticed no wing. Would you recommend it?
So the Dark Stars do use a wing
Circled in green on the holster
As for the Koala (mag carrier) it has different settings for a cross pin bolt whatver you want to call it, so you can adjust how high or low your magazine carries in it..
Longer mags. Lower the pin and they carry deeper, shorter mags raise it up and it brings them up.. if that makes any sense... pin and height settings circled in blue
Dr. Evil
20×102mm Vulcan
One thing I really appreciate about the JM Custom Kydex IWB holsters is how they use 2 clips just lateral to each side of the body of the gun. They are the only ones I know of that purposely do this for 2 reasons. First and foremost by spreading the clips in such a fashion it lessens the bulge of the pistol when carrying, especially AIWB. Second it is more stable in regards to one big clip related to side to side movement of the holster.
I loved my JM holster, I sent it off to my buddy that I sold my P07 to
But T1 does this as we with the Xiphos V2 to an extent
Dr. Evil
20×102mm Vulcan
I also prefer horizontal mag carriers. I carry one front, right side. It allows me easy access and doesn't push into me when I sit or bend. PJHolster.com is where I get them. Pistol Magazine Carriers
Yes, yes, hallelujah yes! The Blackpoint Tactical Mini Wing is one of the best IWB holsters on the market! Yes they cost $30 more than many competitors' kydex holsters. However when you wear one you will see where that extra money went.
Called average Joe's today. Very friendly on the phone and helpful. Unfortunately they do nothing carry any holster that fits my gun.
I've had a few different holsters before I settled in on a crossbreed supertuck I like them very much. They're hybrid 1/2 leather and 1/2 kydex. Good retention and super comfortable. Been a long time since I bought one think the two options that I got were horse hide leather upgrade and combat cut which makes the footprint a bit smaller. Pair it up with a Crossbreed belt and don't look back. Founder passed away a few years ago not sure if anything has changed as far as quality and service. Both were great when I purchased (I think I have five of their holsters but only use two regularly).