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Holsters?

pulsarncpulsarnc Member Posts: 6,562 ✭✭✭✭
edited May 2017 in General Discussion
Looking for a belt slide type holster for a S&W shield 45 .My body is the wrong shape for inside the waist band carry so I usually carry owb. So what holsters have worked well for you guys?
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  • ruger41ruger41 Member Posts: 14,665 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Galco
    El Paso Saddlery (I love their Street Combat)
    Mitch Rosen
    CCS Gunwear.
    If I'm not mistaken S&W actually sells holsters on their website too. As far as your shape not working for iwb you CAN do it with the correct holster and belt with no issues. I'm a fat 5'8" dude and have no problems iwb a SIG P250 Compact in this CCS Gunwear holster and the SIG is twice the size as the Shield. I also carry a XDs .45 in the same type of holster and no problems at all.

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    www.ccsgunwear.com
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  • woodhogwoodhog Member Posts: 13,115 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    my favorite is a Tom Threepersons from El Paso Saddlery, basketweave.
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  • KronyKrony Member Posts: 303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Typically what we think is irrelevant. Seems to me you have to buy 3-4 to find what you like. I'm a Gould & Goodrich fan but knowing how you want to carry is the first step. IWB works for me...but maybe not for you. For first time carriers the cheap nylon stuff is ok to determine the type of carry, then invest in good stuff
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anybody tried these guys.

    http://www.versacarry.com/
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  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,572 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don Hume JIT
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have two top favorites.

    In leather, very high quality and not cheap: Purdy Gear.

    In Kydex, Cooks Holsters.

    Both have web sites.
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  • m88.358winm88.358win Member Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bianchi

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  • AzAfshinAzAfshin Member Posts: 2,985 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you want something that you'll keep for life, talk to TrinityScrimshaw [:)]
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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don Hume H721OT

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    I also like the JIT from Don Hume, both are under $50, conceal well and are good holsters.

    If you want to pay a little more I really like my El Paso Saddlery Street Combat holster. It conceal very good is easy to wear, and draws well. I carry a Glock 19 or 32 in it all day with no problems at all.

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    It is a pancake holster and it lined. It retains the pistol well with no snaps or buttons to push. I used to like Kydex for plastic guns but I have gone back to leather. They run just over $60



    The secret is a good belt.
    RLTW

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  • bullshotbullshot Member Posts: 14,730 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mitch Rosen

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    "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
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  • badchrisbadchris Member Posts: 1,676 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've been liking my Desantis speed scabbard. Can be worn strong side or cross draw.
    Enemies of armed self-defense focus on the gun. They ignore the person protected with that gun.
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  • ArbyArby Member Posts: 668 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Bianchi 111 Cyclone for my 1911 which allows me to carry right hand strong side or right hand cross draw which I prefer when I'm driving...it has two belt loop configurations that allow the switch. Well made and very nice leather and swede lined...just like the one shown by m88.375.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    Alien Gear
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • KronyKrony Member Posts: 303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
    Anybody tried these guys.

    http://www.versacarry.com/

    Not a chance, IMO a holster has to cover the trigger. One of those with a Glock would be a recipe to ventilate your privates.
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