Shield IWB holster for fat guy~ Anyone use a Smart Carry Holster

[old-school]

I know that many people like to carry just wearing a T-shirt. And the only way it can be done is in an IWB holster. After about two hours of wearing an IWB holster, I am wishing that I was pocket carrying. I suggest that the best way to carry a shield size weapon would be in a good belt holster with a un-tuck cover shirt.

 

[5150ds]

Being a fat f'er myself I have found carrying in the 4-5 oclock position the most comfortable. I carry my shield 9mm wiith a Viridian Reactor TL in the 5 oclock position in a basic kydex holster I bought off ebay that has a fomi clip. I always buy kydex with a full sweatguard. I wear an undershirt between my skin and the gun with an untucked tshirt or polo over it. I dont notice it even when driving. I just adjust to make sure my gun is covered when I stand because cometime the shirt lifts while sitting or driving.

I like kydex for the positive retention.

 

[smith46wesson]

Smart Carry with M&P Shield update:

I've completed several more runs consisting of 3-5 miles with my smart carry setup. My only issue with using this while running is that it will get sweated up if it's hot and humid out. I'm considering ordering a second smart carry due to this, because who wants to put on a wet holster. The holster can get slightly damp during normal use, but not near the extent of what it can get with strenuous exercise. A few more trips to the gym with it have failed to reveal any issues. The smart carry remains undetectable while wearing shorts and an untucked t-shirt. I've even worn it once with jeans and a tucked t-shirt with no issues. It's been pretty comfortable while driving, and the other day I did an interstate drive lasting several hundred miles with no complaints. So far I have found one pair of shorts I own that I don't feel like will conceal properly. Everything else has been good to go, including all my gym/running shorts. This holster resolves the issue of the grip potentially sticking out, and pretty much any worry of this pistol being spotted.

 

[maineultraclassic]

Clinger Atom or Zorn Skinny Rig
Very minimal kydex IWB holsters that don't add a lot of bulk to the gun, stay where you put them, and are very well made.

Alien Gear is way too big and bulky, and the double clips make putting it on a real PITA..........not a fan of them at all. Not to mention that once the leather backing gets worn, the retention falls off and the gun gets loose when holstered.

 

[Jdonais]

Clinger Atom or Zorn Skinny Rig
Very minimal kydex IWB holsters that don't add a lot of bulk to the gun, stay where you put them, and are very well made.

Alien Gear is way too big and bulky, and the double clips make putting it on a real PITA..........not a fan of them at all. Not to mention that once the leather backing gets worn, the retention falls off and the gun gets loose when holstered.

3.0 isn't leather and has spring steel backer for retention. Neoprene backer, IMO very easy to put on 5 seconds max.

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[dvanncvann]

I use a versa carry. Adds virtually no bulk. Been using one for over 18 months with my shield.

 

[DEP801]

IWB for Shield

I've used a Hidden Hybrid with my Shield for a few years and found it not only to be a highly concealable holster, but one I can wear all day comfortably. It also doubles as an OWB with it's belt cut outs. Also, may I suggest a good gun belt, it makes all the difference in the world keeping the gun/holster in place, for both keeping it concealed and comfort.

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