Shield IWB favorite?

[mmais]

I ordered this one last week still have not received it but reviews on other sights have been great. Paul will work with you how ever you want to change the holster.

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield | PJ Holster LLC

Mike

 

[GaJoe1950]

I am partial to High Noon horsehide holsters. I have one for every gun I own. The Shield, being as compact as it is, lends itself to IWB tuckable holsters (IMO) and this one from High Noon is a dandy:

Tail Gate

 

[shawn mccarver]

I have a Shield 40 on the way and will be getting a tuckable IWB holster...but which one's the best?
Opinions please.
Thanks

With a pistol the size of the Shield, why don't you just use a pocket holster?

 

[shield]

With a pistol the size of the Shield, why don't you just use a pocket holster?

I've seen posts from some that like pocket carrying the Shield and others don't. I doesn't work for me as a pocket pistol. The size and weight just make it uncomfortable in a pocket, but it's great IWB.

 

[CJ.]

I carry a Shield everyday, depending on what I am doing on a given day will dictate one of two holsters.

Its either a Crossbreed Super-Tuck or a Desantis ankle holster. Both are amazingly comfortable.

This is just my opinion, but it is based on a drawer FULL of holsters....ankle rigs, hybrids, belly-bands, IWB, OWB, pancakes, paddles, leather, kydex, horsehide, leather and nylon versions....some are comfortable and some are UN-wearable.

 

[RobsTV]

With a pistol the size of the Shield, why don't you just use a pocket holster?

I've seen posts from some that like pocket carrying the Shield and others don't. I doesn't work for me as a pocket pistol. The size and weight just make it uncomfortable in a pocket, but it's great IWB.

I think you may have misunderstood the question. It wasn't necessarily "pocket carry".

Because the Shield is so light and small, a very comfortable minimalist pocket holster works very well. Note that pocket holster does not mean pocket carry, and in fact most pocket holsters work better when used as IWB holsters. The great thing about a pocket holster is you get two holsters in one. Carry it normally IWB, then on the rare occasion when you need to, you toss it into your pocket.

 

[jh32589]

this one was $17 bucks at a gun show
simple, comfortable, and i love it
don't even remember the brand
but it is made in the USA
the people selling them were from Georgia

 

[pcallen]

I'm another Crossbreed fan. I have the horsehide minituck for my shield. Love it.

 

[BPD4]

Not the best pictures due to using my phone but this is a holster that I picked up from Al Latour. He only has a facebook page as of now but this holster is awesome. Very comfortable and picked up for around $75 with shipping. These are custom leather and kydex holsters that he promises you will get within a week. Love it! Enjoy

 

[mudman bob]

I like the Remora as well. I had a problem with the magazine release getting depressed on the trim, because I'm left handed, and Alan is making an altered holster for my altered draw.

 

[JBUS]

Not the best pictures due to using my phone but this is a holster that I picked up from Al Latour. He only has a facebook page as of now but this holster is awesome. Very comfortable and picked up for around $75 with shipping. These are custom leather and kydex holsters that he promises you will get within a week. Love it! Enjoy

Do they only come in carbon fiber color or does he have just plain black?

Really need a holster for the Shield since I pick it up tomorrow.

Not a fan of carbon fiber look BUT that holster looks great!!!

Thank you in advance for the response.

ETA: tried "al latour" search on Facebook. There's a few so not sure which one.

 

[BPD4]

Do they only come in carbon fiber color or does he have just plain black?

Really need a holster for the Shield since I pick it up tomorrow.

Not a fan of carbon fiber look BUT that holster looks great!!!

Thank you in advance for the response.

ETA: tried "al latour" search on Facebook. There's a few so not sure which one.

Type in latour custom holsters
and he has black as well there are a bunch of pictures on his page

 

[JBUS]

Type in latour custom holsters
and he has black as well there are a bunch of pictures on his page

Found it.

Thank you.

 

[Arkie45]

Got this one from fleabay just to get me by cheaply, and ended up liking it! Hardly even know I'm carrying, and very incognito.
Foxx Leather Kydex IWB Holster Smith Wesson M P Shield 9mm 40 Natural RH | eBay

 

[Will41]

I also like the Remora. I am going to order another one soon.

 

[Enzo]

Old Faithful Tuckable (Old Faithful Holsters | Leather Kydex Hybrid Holsters and Holster Kits) Very comfortable (especially with the Shield 40, adjustable and solid. The image is early on before the patina of age and use.

1+++ for Old Faithful.
They also give you options to buy a fully assembled holster, that's the price range as other well known hybrids, or a semi assembled holster that you finish putting together for about 1/2 price $35.00!

 

[kaikane0812]

Panther Concealment makes a very nice IWB for the shield. About a 2-wk turnaround time and he'll work with ya to customize it for your particulars. They use all-black kydex, or if you want a number of other materials such as carbon. Once on you'll forget you're carrying!
Google 'Panther Concealment' and check his homepage and also look at the images. Price is nice at around 42.00 base.

 

[DevinB]

I have a High Noon Holsters Split Decision. Couldn't be happier.

 

[coobie]

Here's a few pics of my N82 Tactical tuckable with my Shield. LOVING it. So much easier to carry than my Glock 23 - but even that's manageable with the N82 I have for it also.

Ultra soft suede backing:

As I said previously - if I'd have bought my N82 for my Glock 23 first it would have saved me the $ I spent on my Crossbreed Supertuck and Old Faithful IWB's.

Ater reading your post I ordered a N82 also.Thanks,coobie

 

[JBUS]

I went with Crossbreed mini tuck and a PJ IWB w/IWB mag holder.

Bought them used (but they pretty much new) so I don't lose out if I don't like them.