I know for concealment , a paddle is not all that great but for under loose button down shirt I'm looking for tne best paddle holster for the money. I usually carry iwb but also like quick on and off of comfortable paddel.Any suggestions? Thanks to all who wish to jump in!!

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For my .45C M&P, i have a Safariland ALS paddle. Love it. very comfortable for OWB, and i would suggest an ALS if carrying OWB.
As you say, not very good for concealment (especially in the summer months), but if you are looking for OWB, check them out.

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The most comfortable paddle holster I have ever used is the Kramer MSP. Might work well for you also. kramerleather.com
Not the cheapest holster on the market but well worth the money and then some.
Randy

+1 on Kramer. His holsters in horse hide are the best. I also carry with the Comp-tac kydex paddle holster. Comfortable and works very well. Comp-tac is a good company to deal with and will have your holster out to you in 1-2 weeks along with a good price. Bill

I use the Blackhawk paddle for my 40C. Sorry I dont remember the exact model number off the top of my head.

I have been looking at the safariland. i picked up a fobus evolution today for cheap to hold me over until i find a good one. Thanks all for your suggestions so far!!

I use the Blackhawk also. Comes with interchangeable paddle and belt loops. I use the one for both full size and compact.

Gary

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I find that the fobus paddle is remarkably a really fine holster....can't figure how you could do bettter

The Black Hawk serpa holster BLACKHAWK! SERPA CQC w/Matte Finish - BLACKHAWK! is one I will carry with either my Full Size M&P9 of the M&P 40c one holster for two weapons!

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I have the Blackhawk Serpa. I don't CC, and didn't get it for that intent, it looks too stand-offish to me. How well does it conceal for those of you who use it?

I do like the holster, it is comfortable and secure.

I got an Uncle Mikes IWB size 5 for my son to use for CC with his Beretta PX4. It fits my M&P 9 well, and is comfortable in the back of my waistband.

I found I really like the Safariland 568 paddle. It's a suede lined hybrid Kydex/Leather holster that comes with the belt loop attachment and the tool if you want to swap out the paddle.

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I bought one for a 4" L frame Revolver and it conceals fairly well under an un-tucked shirt or sport coat.

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I just went through this with my .40C. Have you looked on the S&W website? I believe DeSantis makes the one for the M&P which comes with the M&P logo branded into it. I just bought that one and have no complaints thus far. Check it out.

We sell a bunch of these in the store...

Fobus Holster: S&W M&P 9mm, .40, .45 and SD9/SD40 - EVOLUTION PADDLE HOLSTER

Feels great but normally I just carry in the store when working. I wear a M&P 9C. Great tension adjuster system. Our customers like them!

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Look at Safariland holsters, quality products. I have the 6378 ALS Paddle holster, it also comes with a 567BL belt loop attachment.

The Safariland ALS absolutely ROCKS. It is quality gear.

Enter this in the URL bar or search:
paddle holster s&w m&p .40c

A couple that come to mind for a paddle accessory are:

- Safariland
- Fobus
- Blackhawk
- Serpa
- Blade-Tech

Holsters

Safariland 5378 or 6378 - the 5378 rides a little closer to the body for easier concealment, but the 6378 has stronger retention. They're cheap enough, buy both.

I have the Fobus Evolution paddle holster that rags mentioned above & it works great. I forget what the list price is for it but I got it on a deep discount when I picked up my M&P40C. I know they're not expensive. It also fits the FS M&P40 & probably most of not all M&P FS or compacts like the 45 & 45C. With full size M&Ps the barrel sticks out of the bottom a little bit. Not a problem. Mine is showing no signs of wear in the 8 months I've had it with just about everday use. I have 3 other holsters but I like this one the best.

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What he said.
I just got the 5378 for my shield. Now I have both. The 5378 is my new favorite.

Waiting on a gcode holster. Also have a serpa i love.

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Fobus can be found at Walmart.com (good pricing) if that is what you want. I have considered the Fobus shell for a IWB mod I may do to my AG hybrid.

And with Walmart if you don't like it, they can almost always be returned to a store which makes it pretty easy. Keep your receipt.

Fobus Smith and Wesson Military and Police Paddle Holster: Shooting : Walmart.com

Add this to the mix Panther Concealment Custom Kydex Holsters and Knife Sheaths

They are in Jacksonville, FL

I describe it as a cross between a traditional paddle and a pancake holster. You get the convenience and speed of the paddle, but the conceal ability of a traditional belt-slot pancake. I almost always carry with just a tee. Pics available if needed.

I have 2. Empty holster drawer.

(Very old thread)12/2011

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Safariland! I have one for 1911s and must say it carries a large, heavy firearm with ease. Imagine how well it would carry something light.

Good Luck and good shooting.

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ginzo - which one are you referring too? I'd love to try one of the IWB models like theirs but for the M&P .40 FS. I still think it would require at least a 2" wide belt clip, however. I do want anything IWB to be tuckable too.

Both of mine are OWB, a FS .40 and a 40c. Actually the .40c fit the FS but sans the shorter barrel worked great. I wanted the .40c one for the Exact fit.

They are going to work with me on a 638 IWB when I finally find one as that is not one of there production models.

Shoot them an e-mail and tell them your situation. Jim or Scott will reply, check your junk/spam folder as the reply may land there.

Chuck

P.S. I am southpaw. Both are OWB FBI cant. I have required bathroom pics if you need to see how tight they hold. Also they hang on a Ridgidholsters belt, but I'm sure any gun related belt would work out.

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