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As a side note, the belly band pretty much eliminates ALL printing. It also eliminates the need for a belt. And if you choose to wear a belt, you can wear whatever belt you want. When I was using my Theisholsters.com | Products | Custom IWB Holsters holster (which, if you want an IWB are awesome...

fwiw, belly band For what it's worth (this thread is pretty long and you have about 2 dozen opinions already), I tried 4 different styles of holsters (IWB, OWB, pocket, belly band) and landed on the belly band. Waist Wrap Holster with 2 Mag Pockets — Conceal and Carry with Safety and Ease —...

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I'm glad the OP found a shield. I had a very similar experience with getting my Shield. I put 50% down with a LGS to "hold a spot." I waited 2 months with only shrugged shoulders and "no idea!" responses. I decided to start getting answers and I as a result, I have learned quite a bit about the...

I don't even know what short barrel ammo, or +p or +p+ ammo is!!!

This started happening to me with the seven round magazine, then with the eight round magazines too. The follower was not traveling all the way back up to the top of the magazine. I would push on it and it would act like it was gummed up. I took both magazines apart and used general-purpose...

Theisholsters.com | Home | Custom IWB Holsters This guy is awesome. Very personalized experience with ordering from him. He even gives you his cell phone number if you have any questions about your order, or how to wear/break in the holster. It really is a passion for him, not just a $ maker...

Hey all, I wanted to give you an update. Persistence pays off and I have a Shield being transferred to a LGS and it should be there Wednesday. First huge shout-out to NCW Ray for posting the lead about Shoot Straight Lakeland. After NCW Ray posted this lead I emailed Steve @ shoot straight and...

Btw, thanks for all the great replys. If I dont address you specifically, it doesn't mean I disagree with you. All of this is perfect info and what I was looking for. The problem with one gun now and the Shield later is the domestic budget committee. She's only starting to warm to gun...

I called several other local gun stores after posting this and one of the stores has received several shipments of shields. Their last shipment included 10. He actually put me on his waiting list and as soon as he gets another shipment and he's going to call me and let me come by and pick one...

Hey all - first time poster, and first time gun owner. I purchased my first firearm about 4 months ago (home defense shotgun) and immediately started looking for a daily conceal carry handgun. I saw a Shield 9mm the day after release, a LGS had ONE in stock (it was already promised to someone...