9mm Shield Holster
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NasHouston
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I have 2 IWB holsters. 1 hybrid from foxx, the other all leather from captain itch. I like the captain itch better, because I can adjust the cant more than the foxx. If you get an all leather holster, you'll have to break it in to be able to draw quickly. Take a thick plastic bag or 3 shopping bags, put them in the holster, then put the gun in and leave it over night.
By far, my favorite holster is the original Remora IWB holster.
I have an Urban Carry on the way for those occasions where I have no choice but deeper concealment. Obviously I have no input on this one yet.
That other holster I use is one from ActivePro Gear. I wear a lot of cargo pants and cargo shorts. They have a holster that is made to fit in the cargo pocket without allowing the gun to flip around in the pocket. I use this when I'm driving. I move it from IWB to my cargo pocket, which is much easier to access while sitting. I also will keep it there when I'm around the house, just because it's more comfortable if I'm wearing it all day. It's overpriced IMO, but I couldn't find another similar holster from any other maker and I really like the utility. It also has a slot for a spare magazine, although I keep a small flashlight there instead, because the spare mag sometimes interferes with the draw.
As one of the other posters said, be prepared to wind up with a bunch of holsters that you won't use. I'd love to have the money back for all those I'll never wear again. I could easily buy another pistol or two.
I have an Urban Carry on the way for those occasions where I have no choice but deeper concealment. Obviously I have no input on this one yet.
That other holster I use is one from ActivePro Gear. I wear a lot of cargo pants and cargo shorts. They have a holster that is made to fit in the cargo pocket without allowing the gun to flip around in the pocket. I use this when I'm driving. I move it from IWB to my cargo pocket, which is much easier to access while sitting. I also will keep it there when I'm around the house, just because it's more comfortable if I'm wearing it all day. It's overpriced IMO, but I couldn't find another similar holster from any other maker and I really like the utility. It also has a slot for a spare magazine, although I keep a small flashlight there instead, because the spare mag sometimes interferes with the draw.
As one of the other posters said, be prepared to wind up with a bunch of holsters that you won't use. I'd love to have the money back for all those I'll never wear again. I could easily buy another pistol or two.
I have 6 or 8 holsters for the Shield, but I always go back to a DeSantis Mini-Slide that's actually for a Ruger SR9C. It fits the S&W perfectly, like it was really made for it instead.
Tradewind36
US Veteran
I use a Sticky for my Shield, not sure how it will work this summer without a t-shirt against the skin. I'm considering an N82.
BigDog48
US Veteran
Try the Stealthgear Onyx....love it.
Grizzly Guy
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I like my Blackout Tactical IWB holster a lot. Wore it 13 hours straight the day after it arrived with no issues or discomfort.
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x2 on the Remora. Mine just came is Saturday so I threw it on working around the house doing fence and plumbing projects. Had on a loose pair of jeans with no belt and it barely wiggled.
Only negative on it was I got the version that carries the extra mag and for me it's too long, Not a big guy. Have one coming without extra mag but with sweat shield. Being in Fl sweat shield will be of more use, Can throw mag in pocket
edit: For CC I carry with the 6 round mag, 7 rounder sticks out too far IMO
Only negative on it was I got the version that carries the extra mag and for me it's too long, Not a big guy. Have one coming without extra mag but with sweat shield. Being in Fl sweat shield will be of more use, Can throw mag in pocket
edit: For CC I carry with the 6 round mag, 7 rounder sticks out too far IMO
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dav2no1
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You have a light gun, you need a light holster. Rocket man RM Holsters the RM ECP (extreme cant paddle) is one of my favorites! I bought one for my G27 as well. With the Shield, I sometimes forget I have it on. It also clips over your belt for easy on/off into the safe. In the truck, you can slide it for comfortable seating, although most of the time I never move it. The forward design makes for easy draw angles and makes it comfortable while sitting. I carry mine every day!
And $60 price, can't be beat! Pictures don't look like much, but it is comfortable!
ECP ( Extreme Cant Paddle) OWB Holster
And $60 price, can't be beat! Pictures don't look like much, but it is comfortable!
ECP ( Extreme Cant Paddle) OWB Holster
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hexnut
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Desantis Mini from Buds gun shop. $35.62. Works for me.
DESANTIS MINI SCABBARD SW M&P SHIELD BLK RH $35.62
DESANTIS MINI SCABBARD SW M&P SHIELD BLK RH $35.62
kmanick
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IWB: Stealthgear Onyx
super comfy,conceals a shield great.
OWB : StealthGear Flex. I just got this last weekend and absolutely love it. A little pricey but super comfy
and with a shield it sits nice and high and tight.
I can conceal under a sweatshirt no problem. I used it this
weekend for a CCW defensive shooting class and it was perfect.
easy draw , easy re holster. 1/2 the class was smitten with it.
super comfy,conceals a shield great.
OWB : StealthGear Flex. I just got this last weekend and absolutely love it. A little pricey but super comfy
and with a shield it sits nice and high and tight.
I can conceal under a sweatshirt no problem. I used it this
weekend for a CCW defensive shooting class and it was perfect.
easy draw , easy re holster. 1/2 the class was smitten with it.
I like the look of that Stealthier FLEX owb. It looks like you could even adjust the belt loops down one notch moving the weapon up just a bit more. Is this correct? In that pic it looks to sit real close rather than drooping away from the body. Nice.
WarDamnSW
Member
I have two that I rotate, depending what I wear.
1.) crossbreed minituck (hybrid type holster)
2.) Concealment Express IWB Kydex (for appendix).
It's good to have options!
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1.) crossbreed minituck (hybrid type holster)
2.) Concealment Express IWB Kydex (for appendix).
It's good to have options!
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kmanick
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yes the belt loops are adjustable up or down. It does sit in nice and tight (I have a "better gun belt" which also helps.) comes with another set of belt loops as well that are inside/outside "latch loop so if you need a holster that you can slip on and off without taking off your belt you can swap them for those. The "box" loops that come on it though really pull it in nice and close to your body.
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Had a cloak tuck 3.0 then saw @grizzly's holster from blackout_tactical so I contacted him and had this made up. Pics do not do it justice and I absolutely love this holster, wear it all day long, it's comfortable and I am so pleased. Price and turn around time was great and blackout_tactical was responsive and great to work with.
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Dirtman
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My MP 40 Shield holsters;
IWB;[ame="https://www.amazon.com/OUTBAGS-LOB3S-SHIELD-BROWN-LEFT-Genuine-Handcrafted/dp/B00IYYKHHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1465936450&sr=1-1&keywords=outbags+shield+holster"]Amazon.com : OUTBAGS LOB3S-SHIELD (BROWN-LEFT) Genuine Leather IWB Conceal Carry Gun Holster for Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD 9mm / 40 S&W. Handcrafted in USA. : Sports & Outdoors[/ame]
OWB;[ame="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dsports-and-fitness&field-keywords=De+Santis+001+shield+holster"]Amazon.com: De Santis 001 shield holster - Sports & Fitness: Sports & Outdoors[/ame]
Both of these are excelent holsters!
IWB;[ame="https://www.amazon.com/OUTBAGS-LOB3S-SHIELD-BROWN-LEFT-Genuine-Handcrafted/dp/B00IYYKHHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1465936450&sr=1-1&keywords=outbags+shield+holster"]Amazon.com : OUTBAGS LOB3S-SHIELD (BROWN-LEFT) Genuine Leather IWB Conceal Carry Gun Holster for Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD 9mm / 40 S&W. Handcrafted in USA. : Sports & Outdoors[/ame]
OWB;[ame="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dsports-and-fitness&field-keywords=De+Santis+001+shield+holster"]Amazon.com: De Santis 001 shield holster - Sports & Fitness: Sports & Outdoors[/ame]
Both of these are excelent holsters!
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Brendan2904
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Look at the cobra gunskin Shelby line. Nice holsters. I have had 4.
armallard
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I carry a AG cloak 3.0 for iwb and a cloak mod for owb
