What holsters are you using for Shield 45?

Watchdog said:
Just one. An off-the-rack DeSantis Mini Scabbard. Simple. Effective. Relatively inexpensive. I like to keep things simple. Most of the time.

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I've been looking at this holster too.
Can you comment on the fit, finish, how well the single loop works, basically just a quick overall impression of it.
 
mustangman said:
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I've been looking at this holster too.

Can you comment on the fit, finish, how well the single loop works, basically just a quick overall impression of it.
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The fit and finish are fine. The pistol is snug in the holster, but the holster will "adjust itself" to the gun in two or three days. The finish is perfectly acceptable...the edges are nicely burnished and dyed black...there is no welt. And it's an open-toe design, which I always prefer. The holster is unlined, but the unfinished interior smooths out nicely.

I've never been fond of tension screws (simply because I'm old fashioned), but this one works as it should.

The single loop on the back fits snugly on a 1.75-inch wide belt, which is how wide all my gunbelts are. The holster has a cant, and even has a belt loop cutout on the single loop, which is a nice touch on a relatively inexpensive holster.

As I said, this is an off-the-rack holster...found this one at Cabelas. There's no need to bone the holster...just stick the pistol in it and go. It holds the gun securely, but once it's broken in, allows for a smooth draw.

I'm perfectly satisfied with it.

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mpgo4th said:
How are you carrying that? I also use a foxx holster but your looks set up for a negative cant. My front clip is higher than the back by one hole to make the grip tilt forward. What position on the body do you put it? Mines at 3:30-4:30


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You are correct...this is their small of the back holster and I use it for appendix carry...it's perfect for that...very comfortable and spreads the weight out nicely.....and at appendix I needed/wanted 0 cant on the weapon....I had emailed them and asked that they make that special cutout in back of the front sight which makes sitting with this holster at appendix a dream...no binding at all in the sitting position......
 
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Watchdog said:
The fit and finish are fine. The pistol is snug in the holster, but the holster will "adjust itself" to the gun in two or three days. The finish is perfectly acceptable...the edges are nicely burnished and dyed black...there is no welt. And it's an open-toe design, which I always prefer. The holster is unlined, but the unfinished interior smooths out nicely.

I've never been fond of tension screws (simply because I'm old fashioned), but this one works as it should.

The single loop on the back fits snugly on a 1.75-inch wide belt, which is how wide all my gunbelts are. The holster has a cant, and even has a belt loop cutout on the single loop, which is a nice touch on a relatively inexpensive holster.

As I said, this is an off-the-rack holster...found this one at Cabelas. There's no need to bone the holster...just stick the pistol in it and go. It holds the gun securely, but once it's broken in, allows for a smooth draw.

I'm perfectly satisfied with it.
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Thanks for the review.
I've got a Safariland ProFit GLS that's pretty decent, but just like to have a leather option as well.
I also have a leather on that I had made for my Shield 40 a few of years ago, but its set up for cross draw. It actually works pretty well for the 45, just a little short on the sweat guard.
Starting to try strong side carry, but don't want to spend a lot of $ in case it doesn't work for me.
Been checking out a few holsters I found eBay for about the same price as the Desantis, and might give one a try.

J&J SMITH & WESSON S&W M&P SHIELD 45 OWB BELT CARRY FORMED LEATHER HOLSTER | eBay

S&W Shield .45 OWB Leather 2 Slot Molded Pancake Belt Holster CCW TAN RH | eBay

S&W M&P Shield .45 ACP, Holster With Sweat Shield, Leather, Handmade, CCW, OWB | eBay
 
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Bianchi & Shield 45

Got a Bianchi model. 57 a couple of weeks ago & am perfectly happy. Made much like the Galco concealable only single row of stitching. Plus it's $56 & not $100
 
Either Alien Gear Clock Tuck 3, Concealment Express for when I want a simple one clip kydex (easy to take off and on), or a Sticky. Also all three of these work for my Shield 9 as well (Sticky works for many guns actually - [emoji106])


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Camar10 said:
If you carry AIWB check out Desantis Slim Tuk, I love it. Light weight and good retention.
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Good to hear, as I just ordered one sight unseen. I tried the Blade Tech but the clip placement made for bad printing in the AIWB position. The Slim Tuk puts the clip along the slimmer trigger guard instead of along the bulkier frame.
 
45 shield holster

The problem is holsters that fit the
shield 9 and 40 do not fit the 45 Shield. The slide is wider. I am having a hard time finding anyone who makes a holster for the 45.
 
rlhirst said:
The problem is holsters that fit the
shield 9 and 40 do not fit the 45 Shield. The slide is wider. I am having a hard time finding anyone who makes a holster for the 45.
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Comp-Tac and Vedder both make reasonably price and high quality holsters for the Shield 45. JM Custom Kydex also does. They are a little higher priced; but, are very good holsters. I'm sure there are more; but, hopefully, these three will have something that will work for you.
 
Tulster for sure. Best holster I've owned. Fit is top notch, no extra material on the sides. Great adjustability.
 
I got a Hidden Hybrid for a Shield 9MM.... and when I changed to the Shield in .45 this one fits it just fine. No change needed. Still works fine every day, safe and secure and relatively comfy.
 
Blackhawk TecGrip

I purchased this holster along with my Shield 9 PC because there was a nice impulse display on the counter, and it was only $20. There is no hook, but rather the texture of the holster holds it firmly IWB between trousers and tucked shirt or underwear. It actually helps hold my pants up, too. I sometimes use it as a pocket holster when wearing trousers or shorts with large enough pockets. When I pocket carry it, it does print a bit, but Blackhawk makes a pocket version (for $15) that should reduce printing, as it is more rectangular shaped.
 
I've been using one of these daily for my hk usp 40 compact for about a year now. It's been a great holster.

Badger Concealment Custom Kydex IWB Holster | eBay

If the shield 45 fits in the same holster as the shield 9 then I have no problem suggesting a foxtrot concealment tuckable iwb holster. I've been wearing this with my shield, and tuck it in on sunday mornings. This holster absolutely needs loctite added. I really wish it were .08 kydex but so far it hasn't mattered.

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If I go owb I use a Fobus evolution e2 If I go iwb I use a desantis pocket tuck. Love them both for my shield.


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