Paddle Holsters Anyone? - The Firearms Forum

durk · 10-10-2008, 10:36 PM

Do any of you folks have and use a paddle holster for conceal carry? If so, do they snug-up against your waist as good as a nice leather high ride holster? Any recommendations are welcome.

pickenup · 10-11-2008, 12:30 AM

I use an old Fobus for my SIG. Not saying it is the best, just that I LIKE the way it nestles up against my body. Looking for one for an HK. Don't know if the "new ones" ride the same.

358 winchester · 10-11-2008, 07:13 AM

I use one for my LDA CCW and it ride high & tight

Pistolenschutze · 10-11-2008, 08:55 AM

Durk, I strongly prefer paddle rigs and use that style for my carry weapons most of the time. In my opinion, they are much more comfortable and convenient than any belt loop rig, particularly if your lifestyle requires you to put on and take off the handgun frequently. The key with paddle rigs though, is to always buy quality, not junk. The very best one I have ever encountered is the Kramer MSP (Minnesota State Police) design. They are not cheap (around $150), but they are extremely comfortable and as stable as a rock in use.

durk · 10-12-2008, 10:07 PM

Thanks guys, sounds like all thumbs-up! I think I will get one or two.
Thumb break or no thumb break?

TTUshooter · 10-12-2008, 10:09 PM

I've never had much luck w/ paddle rigs. the grip and butt of the gun always seems to stick way out and print really badly, plus i'm always worried that if i lift my arm up, my shirt will raise and show the holster. IWB is the way i carry.

DWARREN123 · 10-13-2008, 11:26 PM

With a good designed holster and belt it should snug against you nice and tight.

10-10-2008, 10:36 PM	#1
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Paddle Holsters Anyone? Do any of you folks have and use a paddle holster for conceal carry? If so, do they snug-up against your waist as good as a nice leather high ride holster? Any recommendations are welcome. __________________ Durk -->

10-11-2008, 12:30 AM	#2
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Paddle Holsters Anyone? I use an old Fobus for my SIG. Not saying it is the best, just that I LIKE the way it nestles up against my body. Looking for one for an HK. Don't know if the "new ones" ride the same. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

10-11-2008, 07:13 AM	#3
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: Paddle Holsters Anyone? I use one for my LDA CCW and it ride high & tight __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

10-11-2008, 08:55 AM	#4
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Paddle Holsters Anyone? Durk, I strongly prefer paddle rigs and use that style for my carry weapons most of the time. In my opinion, they are much more comfortable and convenient than any belt loop rig, particularly if your lifestyle requires you to put on and take off the handgun frequently. The key with paddle rigs though, is to always buy quality, not junk. The very best one I have ever encountered is the Kramer MSP (Minnesota State Police) design. They are not cheap (around $150), but they are extremely comfortable and as stable as a rock in use. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

10-12-2008, 10:07 PM	#5
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Re: Paddle Holsters Anyone? Thanks guys, sounds like all thumbs-up! I think I will get one or two. Thumb break or no thumb break? __________________ Durk

10-12-2008, 10:09 PM	#6
TTUshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW/Lubbock TX Posts: 159	Re: Paddle Holsters Anyone? I've never had much luck w/ paddle rigs. the grip and butt of the gun always seems to stick way out and print really badly, plus i'm always worried that if i lift my arm up, my shirt will raise and show the holster. IWB is the way i carry. __________________ Guns cause crime like cameras cause porn!

10-13-2008, 11:26 PM	#7
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 764	Re: Paddle Holsters Anyone? With a good designed holster and belt it should snug against you nice and tight. __________________ Have a nice day!