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Post by Marine on Nov 6, 2007 18:09:39 GMT -6
Which holster is better, hard shell or soft?
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Post by Chaindriven on Nov 6, 2007 18:14:10 GMT -6
Important considerations for a person who carries a concealed handgun. My point is you better have good gun leather when you live with a pistol every day. Now hard or soft? Today there are some high quality holsters for guns that have been around for many years. The issue is what feels the most comfortable. Body build, type of firearm, carry position, all of these questions have to be answered.
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Post by Marine on Nov 6, 2007 18:17:51 GMT -6
I see' well tomarrows, lunch break will be to the local gun store.
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Post by Chaindriven on Nov 6, 2007 18:22:50 GMT -6
I personally carry strong side, I like a hi-ride type as to not dig into the seat of my truck. My son prefers shoulder holster. Particular body shapes may present special problems. I have a belly and he is very trim. Makes a differance. Consider how you dress and your lifestyle.
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Post by USN CHIEF on Nov 6, 2007 21:02:24 GMT -6
For me, I prefer a good leather holster vice plastic... I carry conceal all the time and leather is alot more confotable for conceal carry... For carrying out in the open, I prefer plastic...
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Post by RaymondPeter on Nov 7, 2007 1:25:39 GMT -6
I agree with ChainDriven. You need to consider how, when, where, and what you will be carrying. Everyone is different, that is why there are so many choices out there. If you are looking to buy a new holster try a a few different designs from a few companies out and see what works best for you. If you do choose leather, just make sure it is of high quality.
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Post by Chaindriven on Nov 7, 2007 19:38:48 GMT -6
These days, I often find myself thinking more about which holster to wear then the gun I will carry. I try to anticipate activities. Say, if I am scheduled to do a ride along with the emergency medical team. That will dictate which holster I will wear. If I am just going fishing its will be a different holster/gun combo. A friend always wears two. One on his hip and an ankle holster. I am not there with the ankle holster, but it works for him.
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Post by fred on Nov 8, 2007 18:00:40 GMT -6
IM PARSIAL TO SAFARILAND LEG RIG, I HAVE UTG ALSO, PRETY MUCH JUST FOR THE RANGE
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Post by bullseye on Nov 13, 2007 22:21:52 GMT -6
This subject is really a tough one to talk about because it is about as personal as the pair of shoes that you wear that day. Like most conceal carry people I have a load of holsters trying to find the ultimate carry holster. I finally found a custom holster maker not more than 30 miles from me and he made me several custom leather pancake holsters for my 1911's, both commander and full size 1911's. I like them a lot as they are snug and pull the gun but into my waist without pushing the barrel out. It just rides right with my body.
I am a short man just 5 foot 71/2 inches tall, so, the size of the holster and how thick it is, makes a tremendous difference in how well it conceals the gun. I also had a double magazine holder for my 8 round mags made out of leather by the same holster maker and they both work great, and I am very comfortable wearing them in all kinds of weather and all kinds of different clothing changes by the seasons.
All of the hard holsters that I tried just stuck out to far for me to be comfortable wearing them. I always had a huge bulge on my hip wearing them.
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Post by Chaindriven on Nov 14, 2007 6:42:05 GMT -6
How about the small of the back holster, I find them to be comfortable and very concealable. The only issue is limited selection. I have two. Both the same style for two different firearms and around $70 a piece.
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