What holster are you rolling with?

[GTN]

Like I said, I haven't taken any training, just do what is comfortable and isn't showing everyone that I'm carrying. I'm not fat, but I'm not skinny. When I first started carrying, I carried 4:00 iwb, it wasn't uncomfortable, but it was noticeable that I was carrying more than when I carry at 6 now. I can carry w/ normal shirts now that are pretty form-fitting (not bro tight) and don't look baggy and I don't print at all. At 4:00 I definitely print a lot more.

I should take a class just to go over my personal preferences and see what an instructor says. I get the whole arm pinning thing as a reason not to carry, and maybe the whole "if I fall" thing, so that's why I'll ask the instructor. Until then, I'll keep home training with this until I am told that it is wrong. Thanks for the heads up though.

Yesterday I was shooting sporting clays with the friend that I talked about earlier that carries sob. She was wearing a tight tshirt and while walking behind her I couldn’t find her pistol. I figured she left it in her trunk. After we went to the pistol ranges and sure enough she pulled her M&P out from 5:30 spot.
While we ran a few drills I watched closely at her draw and reholster. Draw was slower than mine due to the long reach and body twist she had to do but not bad at all. Reholster she fumbled looking for the right spot and angle but she even commented about there was no hurry.
So it all comes down to what you like and make sure you train with it. Don’t be afraid to try other spots.
Who knows - some day you might damage your spine and I might shoot my dick off.
Good luck!

 

[Podmonkey]

Yesterday I was shooting sporting clays with the friend that I talked about earlier that carries sob. She was wearing a tight tshirt and while walking behind her I couldn’t find her pistol. I figured she left it in her trunk. After we went to the pistol ranges and sure enough she pulled her M&P out from 5:30 spot.
While we ran a few drills I watched closely at her draw and reholster. Draw was slower than mine due to the long reach and body twist she had to do but not bad at all. Reholster she fumbled looking for the right spot and angle but she even commented about there was no hurry.
So it all comes down to what you like and make sure you train with it. Don’t be afraid to try other spots.
Who knows - some day you might damage your spine and I might shoot my dick off.
Good luck!

Hmnnn, paraplegia or dickless. I choose 4 o'clock so neither.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Like I said, I haven't taken any training, just do what is comfortable and isn't showing everyone that I'm carrying. I'm not fat, but I'm not skinny. When I first started carrying, I carried 4:00 iwb, it wasn't uncomfortable, but it was noticeable that I was carrying more than when I carry at 6 now. I can carry w/ normal shirts now that are pretty form-fitting (not bro tight) and don't look baggy and I don't print at all. At 4:00 I definitely print a lot more.

I should take a class just to go over my personal preferences and see what an instructor says. I get the whole arm pinning thing as a reason not to carry, and maybe the whole "if I fall" thing, so that's why I'll ask the instructor. Until then, I'll keep home training with this until I am told that it is wrong. Thanks for the heads up though.

The hardest part to conceal is the grip. I think we can all agree on that.

What I found is that when you heavily cant the holster forward, the grip disappears no matter what position you are carrying. Many holsters don't allow a heavy cant and that's where the problem arises. You may have to find one that allows you to do that.

 

[Cleck]

The hardest part to conceal is the grip. I think we can all agree on that.

What I found is that when you heavily cant the holster forward, the grip disappears no matter what position you are carrying. Many holsters don't allow a heavy cant and that's where the problem arises. You may have to find one that allows you to do that.

Yup, 100 percent agree. When I first started, I had a custom Kydex holster from a friend of mine that made it. I slotted the holes a bit and canted it as far forward as I could. It definitely took some of the print out of the equation and was definitely easier to draw, no argument there. I'll have to try it again, or maybe look into a more comfortable holster to wear on that side.

Yesterday I was shooting sporting clays with the friend that I talked about earlier that carries sob. She was wearing a tight t-shirt and while walking behind her I couldn’t find her pistol. I figured she left it in her trunk. After we went to the pistol ranges and sure enough she pulled her M&P out from 5:30 spot.
While we ran a few drills I watched closely at her draw and reholster. Draw was slower than mine due to the long reach and body twist she had to do but not bad at all. Reholster she fumbled looking for the right spot and angle but she even commented about there was no hurry.
So it all comes down to what you like and make sure you train with it. Don’t be afraid to try other spots.
Who knows - someday you might damage your spine and I might shoot my dick off.
Good luck!

What's funny is the thing that helps me w/ the 6:00 is what hurts me w/ the 4:00. I've got some handles on the side and I can conceal ok there, but those same features seem to create a pocket at 6 that makes the gun way more concealed.

 

[Defilade]

My 3 as they stand now, I would highly recommend using a holster with the claw. I have to modify 2 of them yet with claws. The P320 runs a Tier One concealment "Agis" with a claw and it conceals much better than the others (Can't believe it!). My main carry in the P30sk now with an incog. Good Luck with finding the right holster, god knows I have many with my former guns. A Holster has a lot to do with your body type.

 

[GTN]

What's funny is the thing that helps me w/ the 6:00 is what hurts me w/ the 4:00. I've got some handles on the side and I can conceal ok there, but those same features seem to create a pocket at 6 that makes the gun way more concealed.

Same here. I use to have such back pain when I did iwb 3-4:30. Didn’t realize it till I switched to 12 what was causing the pain.

 

[Cleck]

@Defilade - what's this claw you speak of?

Also to note, I definitely need to get a holster that carries a spare mag. Don't like having to put them in my pockets

 

[GTN]

@Defilade - what's this claw you speak of?

Also to note, I definitely need to get a holster that carries a spare mag. Don't like having to put them in my pockets

Get a separate mag holder to keep on your weak side.

 

[Cleck]

Easier to grab from the left anyway

 

[Defilade]

@Defilade - what's this claw you speak of?

Also to note, I definitely need to get a holster that carries a spare mag. Don't like having to put them in my pockets

The craw is an attachment on the holster that helps push the grip of the gun closer to your body. If you look at my P320 holster you will see it next to one of the clips. These really help.

 

[Defilade]

Easier to grab from the left anyway

I find it easier pulling from the centerline, I don't care about pulling my shirt from all different angles to get to it. Everyone has their preference.

 

[Podmonkey]

 

[Cleck]

So I checked out this claw deal, and the video I watched said it was only good for aiwb carriers? Are you guys recommending it only using it there too, or does it help all over? The issue it "fixes" is basically why I stopped carrying at 4:00, though I could just try to add more cant or find a holster that will

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

So I checked out this claw deal, and the video I watched said it was only good for aiwb carriers? Are you guys recommending it only using it there too, or does it help all over? The issue it "fixes" is basically why I stopped carrying at 4:00, though I could just try to add more cant or find a holster that will

The claw will work in any position as long as it comes in contact under the belt. If you carry super low or at an extreme cant it may not work since the claw will be floating around in your pants. The Vedder holsters offer them for a mere $5 extra and you can remove it if it doesn't work or you don't like it. I'd say it's worth a try. I carry at 3 o'clock.

ETA: At the 4 o'clock it would probably be especially effective since it would probably push the grip closer into to the curve that leads to your ass cheek. The ass cheek would probably act as it's own wedge aka FUPA. Seems it would be very concealed. This is of course dependent on body type.

 

[NY Leatherneck]

It definitely works at the 4 o'clock position too. It helps conceal on me even without the flush mag in as shown here. I'm not a fatbody either so printing is exaggerated. Not a small grip on the PPS M2 with the 7 or 8 round mag which is why I like the ergo feel of the handgun in the 1st place. The claw certainly let's you know comfortwise your carrying but does help with concealability.

 

[Greywolf224]

After trying a dozen different holsters, I landed on a OWB VersaCarrycommander. Always been partial to a leather holster so I’m back to my roots. Use it for my daily carry Kahr k40 and fits snug at 4 o’clock under an overhanging Tee-shirt.
This is an exact picture of the holster but not my actual holster.

 

[Cleck]

Sorry, don't mean to thread jack here and turn this into a gallery of holsters and how they fit, but I figure it's better than starting a new thread.

So, this isn't the leather one I usually carry but wanted to illustrate the kydex one I originally carried. The leather one likes the small of my back, the clip is much more manageable. The kydex likes to cant more, but the clip is kind of a limiting feature here.

That's the most I can adjust it there. I had to add washers on the inside so that the hardware didn't slip through the hole I slotted.

4:00 iwb

As you can see, I don't have the slimmest figure. See grip protruding. Guessing that's where the claw can help.

Not my normal gun belt here, just trying after work.

6:00 iwb

What's funny with this holster is that the only thing I see is the clip, since it's so big. The Cutt's holster I have has a much smaller clip, so it's virtually unnoticeable. This is also not a normal shirt I'd wear while carrying either, it's a size small from a race I ran a few years ago. Too form-fitting then and now.

 

[Marine Cpl]

As a temporary fix if you remove one screw, you get unlimited cant.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

@Cleck
It looks like the claw would definitely help some with your 4 o'clock carry. But what about 3? At 3 you shouldn't see the grip at all because of the can'tyou have on it. The grip will be inline with your rib cage. The fact that your gun is single stack makes things even easier.

 

[Toecutter]

Sorry, don't mean to thread jack here and turn this into a gallery of holsters and how they fit, but I figure it's better than starting a new thread.

So, this isn't the leather one I usually carry but wanted to illustrate the kydex one I originally carried. The leather one likes the small of my back, the clip is much more manageable. The kydex likes to cant more, but the clip is kind of a limiting feature here.

That's the most I can adjust it there. I had to add washers on the inside so that the hardware didn't slip through the hole I slotted.

4:00 iwb

As you can see, I don't have the slimmest figure. See grip protruding. Guessing that's where the claw can help.

Not my normal gun belt here, just trying after work.

6:00 iwb

What's funny with this holster is that the only thing I see is the clip, since it's so big. The Cutt's holster I have has a much smaller clip, so it's virtually unnoticeable. This is also not a normal shirt I'd wear while carrying either, it's a size small from a race I ran a few years ago. Too form-fitting then and now.

Goto walmart ans buy a cheap pair of jeans that are a bit larger. I have a gut and find wearing concealing easier and more comfortable with my pants over my stomach rather then under. It makes a world of difference. Then try some different positions I carry appendix 1:30 2:00 .

 

[Cleck]

It's not comfortable at 3 because it seems to sit right on my hip bone. I even tried this holster w/ penis danger carry yesterday, ha. If I had to and didn't sit down all day, I could do it. It's super uncomfortable for my leg though.

 

[Edwardteach72]

If the claw doesnt work maybe this type that seems more geared to 3 and 4 would help

Torsion IWB Kydex Gun Holster

 

[Marine Cpl]

I tried the claw. It didn't work for me since I wear me holster low.

@Cleck , try wearing it low. The lower it is with forward cant the less it prints as well.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I tried the claw. It didn't work for me since I wear me holster low.

@Cleck , try wearing it low. The lower it is with forward cant the less it prints as well.

See that's where I am thinking the brovo holster could help. Instead of a claw it uses the twist of the holster (I guess 10°) to push it in vs a claw

 

[Cleck]

See that's where I am thinking the brovo holster could help. Instead of a claw it uses the twist of the holster (I guess 10°) to push it in vs a claw

I assume you mean Bravo Concealment? Which do you recommend, there are quite a few on their site, as far as iwb goes. EDIT: looks like the Torsion one is what you're talking about. Interesting, I'll check it out.

I tried the claw. It didn't work for me since I wear me holster low.

@Cleck , try wearing it low. The lower it is with forward cant the less it prints as well.

Wearing it low, like slotting the holes more to let it ride lower? This doesn't have that much room, so I think a new one that allows for more movement is in order here.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I assume you mean Bravo Concealment? Which do you recommend, there are quite a few on their site, as far as iwb goes. EDIT: looks like the Torsion one is what you're talking about. Interesting, I'll check it out.



Wearing it low, like slotting the holes more to let it ride lower? This doesn't have that much room, so I think a new one that allows for more movement is in order here.

Link again to I believe is a new one they just released

Torsion IWB Kydex Gun Holster

***edit*** I have not personally tried this holster yet but have been looking at it the last couple of days

 

[Marine Cpl]

Link again to I believe is a new one they just released

Torsion IWB Kydex Gun Holster

***edit*** I have not personally tried this holster yet but have been looking at it the last couple of days

You can't can't that one much though.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

I tried the claw. It didn't work for me since I wear me holster low.

@Cleck , try wearing it low. The lower it is with forward cant the less it prints as well.

What do you carry? When it's too low I can't get a hold on the grip no matter what gun it is.

 

[Marine Cpl]

What do you carry? When it's too low I can't get a hold on the grip no matter what gun it is.

Glock 26.

 

[Defilade]

Enough of the gucci Captain America ok?