Holster suggestion

[MikeyMike]

Need some opinions from my fellow forum members.

I am in the market for a holster for my shield and I am honestly confused where to start due to how I dress. I like my cloths very fitted or tailored. That said, something along the waist line (but inside the pants) my be very noticeable, no? Also, I thought about the ankle holster as I believe it would be efficient for my city drives, due to accessibility(if needed) where as something on the waist may be harder to access and uncomfortable when driving. In addition, when walking it would be less noticeable which I like but I am scared that the ankle holster would be annoying for walking, right?

Opinions, from your experiences will be helpful. Thanks!

 

[4011]

Well son, most of us are old and fat! We don't buy tailored clothes. Spandex is our friend. Hope you get the help needed. These folks are number one.

 

[Ranger514]

Have you given any thought to a shoulder holster? Lots of good ones to select from in horizontal mode, but I prefer the vertical carry myself.

 

[kwh]

12:00 carry, something like the 3 speed holster. Cooler weather, an upscale vest with built-in pistol carry pockets.

 

[S&W Fan]

Check out Lobo Gun Leather. Ray is a member here plus he makes great stuff and knows what it takes for a holster to do what the wearer needs it to do.

 

[Glockman9mm]

Buy one of his iwb holsters problem solved.

TheisHolsters.com | Holsters | Belts | Clips

I can carry a G17 easily in a super tuck, his are the same style, cheaper and just as nice or nicer IMO. A little sheild would be a cake walk, don't over think it. The majority of people in public are stupid and oblivious to notice you having a concealed fire arm.

 

[macski222]

I second the Lobo recommendation. Also, it would help to know what firearm you will be carrying. If you're pants are that tight fitting and you don't want to go with OWB carry, get in the market for a single stack like the shield.

 

[27Veer]

This is a Cory Bolin kydex holster for my Shield. It hides, is comfortable and stays in place when the gun is drawn. Cory is a Tucson holster maker.

 

[1hatchet]

I second the Lobo recommendation. Also, it would help to know what firearm you will be carrying. If you're pants are that tight fitting and you don't want to go with OWB carry, get in the market for a single stack like the shield.

Ah, the original poster typed a Shield.

 

[caribe]

My clothes are mostly fitted, so I use a Mini C holster by 101holsters. Conceals really well.
Mini C

 

[macski222]

Ah, the original poster typed a Shield.

Touché haha. My eyes must not have been working,

 

[PastureOfMuppets]

Need some opinions from my fellow forum members.

I am in the market for a holster for my shield and I am honestly confused where to start due to how I dress. I like my cloths very fitted or tailored. That said, something along the waist line (but inside the pants) my be very noticeable, no? Also, I thought about the ankle holster as I believe it would be efficient for my city drives, due to accessibility(if needed) where as something on the waist may be harder to access and uncomfortable when driving. In addition, when walking it would be less noticeable which I like but I am scared that the ankle holster would be annoying for walking, right?

Opinions, from your experiences will be helpful. Thanks!

Ankle holster is as much use as a chocolate tea cup though when you are not driving.

Unfortunate fact of carrying a gun is it's a lifestyle change. Get the right position, a good belt and a decent holster (in that order) and you are good to go.

However, you will have to man up unless you want to go with a shoulder holster which is a whole new kettle of fish - forget taking your jacket off in public again and beware the wind. However, if you are wearing a jacket capable of concealing a shoulder holster you can probably wear an outside the waistband holster and stay concealed.

By man up, I mean adapt your wardrobe to carrying a gun - if you are going IWB then suck it up and get pants a size bigger to accommodate, or have your tailer adjust them.

If you find the best angles on your body to conceal but your gun still prints you either worry about your vanity or don't carry (If you only carry one gun in an ankle holster, as far as I'm concerned you may as well not be carrying).

Shoulder holsters and ankle holsters have their place, but mainly in pretty specific lifestyles and/or reasons.

 

[fbcmrjrtykr]

Ankle holster is as much use as a chocolate tea cup though when you are not driving.

Unfortunate fact of carrying a gun is it's a lifestyle change. Get the right position, a good belt and a decent holster (in that order) and you are good to go.

However, you will have to man up unless you want to go with a shoulder holster which is a whole new kettle of fish - forget taking your jacket off in public again and beware the wind. However, if you are wearing a jacket capable of concealing a shoulder holster you can probably wear an outside the waistband holster and stay concealed.

By man up, I mean adapt your wardrobe to carrying a gun - if you are going IWB then suck it up and get pants a size bigger to accommodate, or have your tailer adjust them.

If you find the best angles on your body to conceal but your gun still prints you either worry about your vanity or don't carry (If you only carry one gun in an ankle holster, as far as I'm concerned you may as well not be carrying).

Shoulder holsters and ankle holsters have their place, but mainly in pretty specific lifestyles and/or reasons.

POM won't toot his own horn but he makes a fantastic IWB holster. I carry my Shield in "The Treadstone" by OverWatch Holsters, which is PastureOfMuppet's company. Great price, quick turnaround, discounts for vets, and best of all, a very comfortable product. I didn't have to change my pants size to use it, though I don't wear fitted clothing. Take a look at overwatchholsters.com.

As to the ankle holster, I have one but rarely use it and only in circumstances where IWB is simply not an option. While you can make it work, you'll quickly find they don't call them ankle biters for nothing. Running is awkward and access is more difficult than you might imagine. I do occasionally carry my Ruger LCR .38 that way but couldn't imagine comfortably carrying my Shield there since it's about 6 ounces heavier than my Ruger. YMMV


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[Mountain Walker]

Need some opinions from my fellow forum members.

I am in the market for a holster for my shield and I am honestly confused where to start due to how I dress. I like my cloths very fitted or tailored. That said, something along the waist line (but inside the pants) my be very noticeable, no? Also, I thought about the ankle holster as I believe it would be efficient for my city drives, due to accessibility(if needed) where as something on the waist may be harder to access and uncomfortable when driving. In addition, when walking it would be less noticeable which I like but I am scared that the ankle holster would be annoying for walking, right?

Opinions, from your experiences will be helpful. Thanks!

Previous comment about change in lifestyle is very true, you may need to get one size larger waist depending on what pistol you want to carry. Since you have selected the Shield, you well on your way with plenty of holsters to chose from. I am thinking that a good tuckable holster might conceal very well for you. I own three Theis holsters but now have discovered the Ozark Holster are much better. The single clip Solo is real minimalist and very comfortable: “Solo” Single Clip Holster | Ozarks Holster Company Should you wish to wear an untucked shirt. Kretrel Holsters makes a really nice little IWB rig for the Shield: http://kestrelholsters.com/product/iwbwiththumbbeltclip/

 

[Arik]

I like for me fitting clothes too. I don't wear baggy anything. Here is the thing. If you want to wear inside waste band you'll need pants about one size larger. The Shield is pretty thin and depending on your comfort and the maker of your pants you might or might not need to go up one size. What you have to do is buy the holster and try in those particular pants. For example. ...for me to wear jeans without a belt I need waist 33. 34 would be a little loose and require a belt. I buy 34 because it works well with inside waste band holsters. For this you'll also need a proper gun belt. It doesn't have to be fancy but if does need to be thick(er) and more robust. Trust me it helps with the added weight no matter how small.

Shirts might be a problem. I prefer relaxed and untucked. If you like tucked in shirts you can do so with an IWB holster but if the shirt is thin and light colored the outline of the gun will still be seen.

I would play with some combination of holster/pants/shirt. Bring the holster to the store with you when trying on clothes.

I wouldn't consider an ankle holster for anything but a backup gun. The idea is to have it within reach as fast as possible.

 

[PastureOfMuppets]

For this you'll also need a proper gun belt. It doesn't have to be fancy but if does need to be thick(er) and more robust. Trust me it helps with the added weight no matter how small.

This. The belt is equally, if not maybe even more important than the holster itself when the gun gets heavier.

 

[cracker57]

if you want to try out a king tuck I have one for sale cheap. just pm me if interested.

 

[ColbyBruce]

MikeyMike, the ankle holster is an annoying contraption with little practical use. If someone tied a clothesline around your private parts and hung you from a bridge you would notice how uncomfortable your ankle holster was and how difficult it was to access when you really needed it. Ankle holsters are not as concealable as one might think, mine gets noticed all the time.

 

[PastureOfMuppets]

MikeyMike, the ankle holster is an annoying contraption with little practical use. If someone tied a clothesline around your private parts and hung you from a bridge you would notice how uncomfortable your ankle holster was and how difficult it was to access when you really needed it. Ankle holsters are not as concealable as one might think, mine gets noticed all the time.

Duh, if it had a little forward cant no one would notice...

 

[roadcykler]

MikeyMike, the ankle holster is an annoying contraption with little practical use. If someone tied a clothesline around your private parts and hung you from a bridge you would notice how uncomfortable your ankle holster was and how difficult it was to access when you really needed it. Ankle holsters are not as concealable as one might think, mine gets noticed all the time.

That's because you're wearing shorts.