Shield Holsters

I think I need one of these!

I use a Winthrop holster. It great at 3:30, and I really like it.

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45 bucks on Amazon. Amazon.com: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9 mm OWB NO Shield Holster R/H Black - 0174: Sports & Outdoors
 
I ordered a Wright holster and belt in Feb. How long did it take to get yours? I am at 10 weeks and was told to expect around 12. I was wondering if that lead time is still good.
 
My Garrett Industries Silent Thunder IWB just arrived today.

Outstanding quality and workmanship. Will give it a "road test" tomorrow and report. I gotta say that I love the leather lined kydex construction. Quiet. Great retention. Adjustable.

Expensive....but may just be worth it.
 
I just purchased an On Your 6 Design IWB for my Shield. Shipped quick and received quick. Very comfortable at a great price.
 
How are the sight channels on these holsters (On Your 6 Design)? Do they offer good sight clearance?
 
I use a DeSantis pocket holster, works for me at this time...I learned a long time ago functionality is more important than looks....Use the safest holster you can find...I know many of you are not LEO's or retired LEO's however, you might someday find yourself in a situation where you want a holster that only you can remove the gun from. Much like the MIT officer in Boston last year, i remember an officer during an altercation where he was knocked out and dragged around by his gun on the sidewalk for a couple of minutes while they unsuccessfully attempted to removed his gun from his holster. This situation ended better than that of the MIT officer. RIP.
 
I had a N82 holster but sold it. Very comfortable..... But difficult for me to draw. The gun has to be rotated slightly inward to be drawn. In practice I would pull the holster out with the gun. Not good.

I ended up with a IWB Celtic Holster and use a Desantis pocket holster at times.... depending on what I wear.
 
I just purchased a Shield about two weeks ago and got the Galco KingTuk holster. It fits nicely in the 4:00 - 4:30 and I don't even notice it's there. The leather is still a bit stiff being new but it should soften a bit in time. I like the security of double clips over the single one that I also bought which moves around a lot.
 
How are the sight channels on these holsters (On Your 6 Design)? Do they offer good sight clearance?

I was able to snap a couple of pictures.
 

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