Breaking in new IWB For Shield 40

Houdini1953

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My everyday carry is an M&P 40C and I carry it in a Minotaur MTAC holster, but although are expensive they are well worth the money and evenly distribute the weight of your weapon here's the 40C

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But now I also have the Shield 40 and they are not that much different in size!

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However the difference is enough that I needed a new holster for IWB just for this little guy and went to my favorite gun store this morning and found a Black Hawk IWB that is actually made for the Glock 26 and 27 which I have the Glock26 and it is tuckable and after trying this thing out it is almost impossible to know that I am carrying at all, with your Tee shirt untucked it would be impossible the same with my 40C.

This holster should be at most gun stores as well as Academy Sports, I paid $32 for it but you might find them cheaper!

M&P Shield 40, M&P .357C
 
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The Number is 3 and it is basically BlackHawk Leather holster - Right (or Left) Tuckable Holster Glock 26/27! Anyone that carries BlackHawk holsters should be able to help you just ask for an IWB for a Glock 26 or 27 preferably by BlackHawk!

The only BlackHawk model number I can see is Tuckable holster 421603BN-R
 
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Pictures speak louder than words, so lookie here!

Me wearing a short sleeve tee shirt (by S&W) tucked in as you can see I am not a large man and my clothing is tightly fitting so you can be the judge about concealing a Shield 40 in the following photos just taken!

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Then a view from the side with this holster and weapon in place!


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Next the best shot I could do from the rear!

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So where is that Shield 40 hiding from view?

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I am very comfortable with this cheap holster for now but as I learn more how to wear and conceal with both comfort and confidence I will keep this little holster!
 
The issue with that holster is that IMO it sets too deep preventing a fast proper draw on the grip. It barely sits above the belt .. not enough allowance.
 
The issue with that holster is that IMO it sets too deep preventing a fast proper draw on the grip. It barely sits above the belt .. not enough allowance.
To each his own as far as concealment it is fine right now, if you want adjust ability of depth then get an Minotaur MTAC for about $97 shipping included for $32 I can go to the store or gas station and I can draw this weapon fast enough, my biggest problem would be to know if I had to draw it or not, I live in a peaceful part of Tennessee mostly because so many of us do carry!

If you want speed then get an OWB and alter your clothing, but right now it is 93 degrees outside and I ain't gonna wear heavy concealment garments!
 

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