What's everyone's favorite holster for their Shield Plus?

Years ago, I worried more about printing. Now, we have open carry in Texas.

I don't open carry, but I no longer worry that much about printing. Unless you are a cute girl, most people are not paying that much attention to you anyway.

So, after almost a decade and a half of IWB, I switched to OWB carry, as it is much more comfortable...

I like this style of holster (minimal holster) because anything bigger gives me pain on my side. I'm a thin guy too, but big pieces of polymer or leather on my hip area makes my side hurt after a little while. So, I just use a minimum sized OWB holster. Granted - as per my S&W customer service thread, having an open holster invites damage to the gun if you bang it on a chair armrest. But, I have been carrying a gun this way for years, and that was the very first time I actually damaged a gun in my holster...

Anyway - I like this Versa Carry Protector:





And, this Galco Matrix (photo below) is actually my all time favorite holster. I got one back when I had a HK USPc 9mm. But, it works for many other guns. I also bought one for a Sig 229. Between the two of them, they fit almost all my guns.

For the non-optic Shields I prefer my Tulster Profile IWB with metal clip or my Crossbred Super Tuck = two clips
I also use a Sticky Pocket Holster a bunch for just putting one of them in a coat pocket or pants pocket, works very well IMO...
On the OR Shield I have two Blackhawk holsters, an OWB Paddle & a grey IWB cut for optics...
All Shown Below

Good Luck in your search for the perfect holster

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I'm partial to the Galco Combat Master. It's rides very close to your body and is really comfortable.

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I have a first generation Shield. I use a Wild Bill's Concealment Fusion Paddle Holster. Easy on / easy off - small comfortable paddle. I started using one of these with a Glock 23 when I carried concealed while working and got one for my shield when I retired. I am an average size person and never liked an IWB holster. Always liked leather. I prefer to be able to quickly take off a holster with pistol when sitting at a desk or riding long distance in a car. Many of the other paddle type holster had too large of a paddle for comfort or ease of removal. Don't know if this company is still in business or not. Located in NC and I used to see them at gun shows in the area. That is where I bought my first one.

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For OWB => DeSantis Speed Scabbard
For IWB => Stealth Gear Revolution

At the moment, I pocket carry my PC Shield Plus 9 in a Sticky Holster. Cheap, functional, dependable...and excellent for use with shorts/cargo shorts here in hot, humid Florida. I also have a Crossbreed AIWB (appendix) holster that I really like.

A Crossbreed SuperTuck or a Sticky Holster.

OWB - Urban Carry Lockleather
IWB - Alien Gear Shapeshifter

Both very comfortable for all day wear and provide excellent retention

I've carried my Shield M2.0 9mm in a DeSantis SoftTuk and just recently purchased a Shield Plus and it fits that holster so once I proves it to run without any hiccups it will ride in the same holster

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The Galco Combat Master is my choice.

I liked my Clinger Holster when I had a Shield. I actually own a Clinger Holster for my CZ 75D PCR. This is the third holster I've owned from Clinger. Another nice option is Hidden Hybrid.

The biggest thing that made a difference for me with concealing an IWB holster and comfort was pants and belt. I have Wrangler jeans with a little bit of a stretchy waist. My belt is a ratchet belt from Kore. Plenty of support, no sagging, lots of adjustment. Hope this helps!

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I use leather holsters for revolvers, but for the Shield Plus I use a "Qualifier" holster from UM Tactical. Made of "Boltaron" (supposedly better than Kydex), it can be configured for IWB or OWB. They sell a combo pack with a matching mag carrier. I like it a lot!

QUALIFIER COMBO PACK

Crossbreed Rogue System in AIWB config

All day and all night except when horizontal, sawing logs

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I tried the Crossbreed route, specifically the reckoning style. Paid well over $100 for it just to send it right back. Could just be me, but it felt like a chore to put on with the dual clips are either side of the leather.

Currently running a Tulster Oath holster, specifically because I put an Optic on the shield. However, before that I was using a 1791 gunleather holster(but acutally Kydex.) Overall I prefer the clip on the 1791 for ease of use, but the Tulster clip seems to keep the gun more securely in place.

I’m running a “we the people” iwb for mine. Fits well and secure and comfortable.


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I installed a Streamlight TLR6 on my Plus and now debating between a DeSantis Mini Scabbard or, possibly, another that experienced members here would strongly recommend. The Galco Combat looks great, but a bit pricey. Thanks for replies in advance.

Maybe this thread or a new one of holster pictures (ones that work or ones that don't). I'm always curious what other use. My son and I both have Shields and we use completely different holsters! Just a thought. Forgot to add my holsters; the fat guy holster and 9 times outta 10 my Kramer pocket holster.

Raw Dog Defender IWB hybrid, leather against body +1

They want me to buy one SO BAD based on the targeted advertising I get. Do you find that the pistol handle of the gun bothers your skin with the raw dog?

When I get an optic I’ll use an IWB safariland species. My favorite shield holster is a barsony iwb. $20 and it sits the deepest. Fits a number of diff guns too. Not a specific

As something cheap and quick to get because I needed one, and 2 day Amazon Prime shipping is what it is, I got this. To be honest, it works, so I have no plans on replacing it until the plastic for the trigger guard lock wears out and stops working

As others have noted, the Galco Master Combat. I only carry OWB, it will be a great investment on a quality leather holster that will last a long time.

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Big fan of Clinger holsters, especially their cushion! I have two of them.

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Another option is Amberide for the Shield Plus.

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We the People & Amberide made optics ready holsters for the Shields of all shapes & sizes
Amberide made a custom LH IWB for my son for the 380EZ

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I have Theis holsters for my shield and shield plus.




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This works, and it's thin and light.

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Great suggestions! Thanks & keep 'em coming ... Regards!

No Shield, No Holster, no favorite.

I really like my Bianchi Remedy.

As much as I’m not a kydex fan the BladeTech Nano is absolutely a great holster. Stays put, great at concealment while allowing a positive grip on the pistol as well as incredibly comfortable. For me there’s no better iwb for the Shield Plus.

I've been wearing the Crossbreed reckoning holster for a few weeks now and it is very comfortable.

I’ve recently become a huge fan of Incognito Concealment holsters. Give them a look. Also still carry my Shield 45 in a Tulster Holster.


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My favorite Shield Plus holster is from L.A.G. Tactical. It's a Defender model that can be converted from IWB to OWB - comes with different belt clips and hardware for converting. I prefer OWB and with a slight curvature to it, it's very comfortable.

L.A.G. is a local company for me, so I try to patronize them. I have carry holsters from them for my Equalizer and M2.0 3.1" barrel.

The first pic is my Shield Plus, 4" barrel with Optic (Optic not installed in the pic, bit it fits fine.)

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Urban Carry lock leather for me. Works just fine.

Barsony IWB sits deep in waistline and also works with a lot of other guns. Also have a Tulster Profile. Prefer the Barsony though

So after reading some reviews on leather holsters, I pulled the trigger on a Wright Leather Works "Banshee" IWB holster
Banshee IWB Leather Holster - Wright Leather Works(R) LLC

My favorite OWB Holster for the non-optic M&P Shields is this Raw Dawg Tactical in Carbon Fiber Print Kydex...

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I have a very old Don Hume Leather IWB Holster that was a $5 dollar buy it now on ebay several years ago.
It was a left handed holster that I took to my local shoe repair business and they put the belt hook on the other side making it a right hand holster for five more dollars.
It is a S&W 5906 or 469/669 square trigger guard model holster and this thing fits my S&W M&P 40 , Glock 34 and all of my 3RD Gen Smiths along with my Shield Plus.
It's ugly but it works great for $10 total dollars.

Currently using these

Muddy River Tactical OWB
We the People Leather OWB
Crossbreed Reckoning IWB
MTR Custom Leather IWB

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Mitch Rosen OWB leather, Model 5JR. Shield 3" and 4" fit is the same. Kinda like kydex snap/click fit molding with leather comfortability, and it lasts and lasts.

Galco models just squeezes the gun, and molding is ****.

OWB - DeSantis Speed Scabbard.
IWB - Remora

I use a Don Hume OT721 OWB leather pancake holster for my Shield Plus. It keeps the gun and the grip close to the body and is comfortable.

I don’t have the plus yet. But my favorite OWB for my Shield is the leather DeSantis Thumb Break 3 slot Scabbard.

I've got 2 depending on how I'm carrying.
Custom RH crossdraw from Adams Leather Works. Originally for my old school Shield 40 a few years back.
From GHC Holsters, Kydex IWB.

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This is the holster I use for all my carry guns.
H715-M WCS-INSIDE THE PANT HOLSTER [H715-M WCS] - $42.19 : Don Hume Leathergoods, Simply the Best!

I've got a safariland i bought for my 459... also just happens to fit my shield plus perfectly...