Holsters - The Firearms Forum

jumeda33 · 12-26-2009, 09:07 AM

Happy Holidays to all. I have been looking for a holster to carry concealed. I live in Florida and usually wear shorts and a tucked in shirt. I have a S&W M&P 9c. I found some holsters at high noon holsters that look very nice. Does anyone have an opinion about them or have any other suggestions.
Thanks for your help.
David

pinecone70 · 12-26-2009, 09:12 AM

I'm still on the fence about holsters, I think it takes a lot of experimentation before finding the exact style that's right for you and the particular gun. One thing is for sure, you absolutely have to have a sturdy, quality belt! (That is, if you're using a belt-attached holster, of course.)

jumeda33 · 12-26-2009, 09:16 AM

Hey Pinecone, Yes, I always wear a belt but I don't think I have a very good one. I just started with this so the only belt I have is my regular belt that I always wear. Not really sure what to look for in a belt either. I could also use some help with that.

pinecone70 · 12-26-2009, 09:27 AM

Sturdy belt is key, mine is twice as thick as a regular belt. That way it keeps the holster in the same position all the time. I have been using a high-ride holster, which is slightly canted forward, by the way. If I don't keep the belt tight, it tends to sag outward and the print of the gun shows through my shirt. My gun is heavy and large, but it is comfortable and I don't even think about it being there. I'd rather have an inside the waistband holster, but with the size of my current carry gun, I'd have to go and buy bigger pants!

Gun belts can be found on the holster manufacturer websites.

jumeda33 · 12-26-2009, 09:42 AM

I bought one of those cell pal holsters recently, but I am returning it. It just wasn't what I expected. I have an IWB holster but I can only use it if I wear my shirt out. The ones at www.highnoonholsters.com seem pretty nice. They have the belt clip on a piece of leather that is only stitched to the holster at the bottom creating a "V" between the holster and the clip part. That is where you would tuck in your shirt. Seems like they have received pretty good reviews.

pinecone70 · 12-26-2009, 09:50 AM

Tuckable holsters are pretty great, especially for those of us that have to make sure our guns are concealed. I would imagine that they require practice drawing though, more so than some of the other styles. Even muscle memory can be altered with different clothing choices.

Gee, it makes me wish I could open carry, it's so much easier! Haha.

jumeda33 · 12-26-2009, 09:54 AM

Yup, open would be great. The problem with the cell pal is that it pushes outward. Always looks like I'm on Viagra. I tried moving it a little back towards my hip or forward towards my **** (you get the picture) and it still just wasn't right. I found some reviews about it on another forum and everyone hated it. Wish I new that before I bought it but the guy is letting me return it.

pinecone70 · 12-26-2009, 10:00 AM

Oh dear. Well, that's not good at all. I have my own set of problems due to the size of the gun and just being female, but I really don't want to carry a gun in my purse (seems like a bad idea if only because of purse snatchers).

Good thing you can return the holster that wasn't right, it does take a while to find the correct one, especially for the larger or thicker framed guns. I will have all kinds of trouble once warm weather rolls around, and I may have to get a pocketable gun as another carry option.

jumeda33 · 12-26-2009, 10:07 AM

Just bought my wife a concealed carry purse made for just that purpose. It has a front pocket witha side zipper that she can undo before leaving the store or work and put her hand inside and hold the gun. If she see a bad guy she can pull it quickly or if someone tries to grab the purse, her hand is already on the gun so the gun comes out when the bad guy tries to grab the purse. She got it at Brighton Collectables in our local mall. Don't know if you have one there.

pinecone70 · 12-26-2009, 10:12 AM

I have my doubts about my ability to get the gun out of the purse in the same amount of time as I can draw from a holster with a thumb-break. LOL! It's an individual preference, I seem clumsy with any purse even when getting cash out of it....I'd be tempted to carry two guns, with one intended to defend the one in the purse!

jumeda33 · 12-26-2009, 10:15 AM

Now that's funny.

pinecone70 · 12-26-2009, 10:16 AM

It's true! I keep my billfold in my inside jacket pocket! Heh, I'm kind of tight with money anyway....

Dougspop · 12-26-2009, 10:53 AM

You might look at the Crossbreed Super Tuck. I have one and it is very nice and it is an IWB.

jumeda33 · 12-26-2009, 01:06 PM

Thanks Pop, I will check that out.

Artemus · 12-26-2009, 02:07 PM

If I lived in Florida,I would use a fanny pack most of the time.

killbuck · 12-27-2009, 03:32 PM

Ok I read a lot of posts here on holsters. No problem here with them.

But how many of you just stick the auto in your pants under your belt and go to town? I've done it a million times and have been gone for most of the day, No problem.

Mines a 9 I usally do it with but have with the 1911 also.

killbuck

techoca · 12-27-2009, 06:27 PM

Never done it, don't see why I wouldn't put my holster on.

I carry a commander size 1911 in a Horseshoe Leather IWB holster daily.

techoca

CampingJosh · 12-28-2009, 06:58 PM

"Plaxico Burress" ring a bell?

I use a holster every time.

cakes · 12-28-2009, 08:42 PM

I don't use a holster if I carry a gun with it's own belt clip, or pocket carry.
http://www.clipdraw.com/

I have been considering a beltster, though. Does that count as a holster? Or a belt? Or both? I guess it's both.
http://www.banderagunleather.com/

I am hesitant to carry a gun without a round in the chamber, and hesitant to carry a gun that's not in a holster(protected trigger) with a round in the chamber. Accidents will happen on their own. No reason to ask for them.

Insulation Tim · 12-28-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CampingJosh

"Plaxico Burress" ring a bell?

I use a holster every time.

How well put. I would never carry any loaded weapon in anything but a holster. Especially, a GLOCK. It doesn't take much too squeeze those two little trigger levers.

cakes · 12-28-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CampingJosh

"Plaxico Burress" ring a bell?

Good point. I always use a holster when I carry firearms illegally while drinking.

Insulation Tim · 12-29-2009, 07:53 AM

I found an IWB holster for my Bersa Thunder 380. I was doubtful at first, but it is so comfortable that you forget it is there. I found it HERE.

45nut · 12-29-2009, 08:09 AM

Tim,

How does that thing work? The clips on each end go over the top of your pants? You're right, it is ugly.

Insulation Tim · 12-29-2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45nut

Tim,

How does that thing work? The clips on each end go over the top of your pants? You're right, it is ugly.

Inside your waistband and the clips fit over your belt. Sweatshirt, untucked shirt, coat etc. hides it all. They custom make the Kydex Holster part to fit your model of gun.

You're right....UGLY, but very functional and COMFORTABLE (even with my spare tire

LurpyGeek · 12-29-2009, 08:39 AM

I'd never carry in any situation without something protecting the trigger guard. I know many people disagree with that.

I have a friend who carried a Ruger LCP with a clip attached to it. It would sit down below his belt and he would tuck his thumb into his pants to draw it. He loved how small, simple and concealable this was, but after realizing how easy it would be to accidentally catch his thumb in the trigger guard on draw, he changed his methods.

12-26-2009, 09:07 AM	#1
jumeda33 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Holsters Happy Holidays to all. I have been looking for a holster to carry concealed. I live in Florida and usually wear shorts and a tucked in shirt. I have a S&W M&P 9c. I found some holsters at high noon holsters that look very nice. Does anyone have an opinion about them or have any other suggestions. Thanks for your help. David -->

12-26-2009, 09:12 AM	#2
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Holsters I'm still on the fence about holsters, I think it takes a lot of experimentation before finding the exact style that's right for you and the particular gun. One thing is for sure, you absolutely have to have a sturdy, quality belt! (That is, if you're using a belt-attached holster, of course.) __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

12-26-2009, 09:16 AM	#3
jumeda33 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Re: Holsters Hey Pinecone, Yes, I always wear a belt but I don't think I have a very good one. I just started with this so the only belt I have is my regular belt that I always wear. Not really sure what to look for in a belt either. I could also use some help with that.

12-26-2009, 09:27 AM	#4
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Holsters Sturdy belt is key, mine is twice as thick as a regular belt. That way it keeps the holster in the same position all the time. I have been using a high-ride holster, which is slightly canted forward, by the way. If I don't keep the belt tight, it tends to sag outward and the print of the gun shows through my shirt. My gun is heavy and large, but it is comfortable and I don't even think about it being there. I'd rather have an inside the waistband holster, but with the size of my current carry gun, I'd have to go and buy bigger pants! Gun belts can be found on the holster manufacturer websites. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

12-26-2009, 09:42 AM	#5
jumeda33 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Re: Holsters I bought one of those cell pal holsters recently, but I am returning it. It just wasn't what I expected. I have an IWB holster but I can only use it if I wear my shirt out. The ones at www.highnoonholsters.com seem pretty nice. They have the belt clip on a piece of leather that is only stitched to the holster at the bottom creating a "V" between the holster and the clip part. That is where you would tuck in your shirt. Seems like they have received pretty good reviews.

12-26-2009, 09:50 AM	#6
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Holsters Tuckable holsters are pretty great, especially for those of us that have to make sure our guns are concealed. I would imagine that they require practice drawing though, more so than some of the other styles. Even muscle memory can be altered with different clothing choices. Gee, it makes me wish I could open carry, it's so much easier! Haha. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

12-26-2009, 09:54 AM	#7
jumeda33 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Re: Holsters Yup, open would be great. The problem with the cell pal is that it pushes outward. Always looks like I'm on Viagra. I tried moving it a little back towards my hip or forward towards my **** (you get the picture) and it still just wasn't right. I found some reviews about it on another forum and everyone hated it. Wish I new that before I bought it but the guy is letting me return it.

12-26-2009, 10:00 AM	#8
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Holsters Oh dear. Well, that's not good at all. I have my own set of problems due to the size of the gun and just being female, but I really don't want to carry a gun in my purse (seems like a bad idea if only because of purse snatchers). Good thing you can return the holster that wasn't right, it does take a while to find the correct one, especially for the larger or thicker framed guns. I will have all kinds of trouble once warm weather rolls around, and I may have to get a pocketable gun as another carry option. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

12-26-2009, 10:07 AM	#9
jumeda33 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Re: Holsters Just bought my wife a concealed carry purse made for just that purpose. It has a front pocket witha side zipper that she can undo before leaving the store or work and put her hand inside and hold the gun. If she see a bad guy she can pull it quickly or if someone tries to grab the purse, her hand is already on the gun so the gun comes out when the bad guy tries to grab the purse. She got it at Brighton Collectables in our local mall. Don't know if you have one there.

12-26-2009, 10:12 AM	#10
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Holsters I have my doubts about my ability to get the gun out of the purse in the same amount of time as I can draw from a holster with a thumb-break. LOL! It's an individual preference, I seem clumsy with any purse even when getting cash out of it....I'd be tempted to carry two guns, with one intended to defend the one in the purse! __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

12-26-2009, 10:15 AM	#11
jumeda33 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Re: Holsters Now that's funny.

12-26-2009, 10:16 AM	#12
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Holsters It's true! I keep my billfold in my inside jacket pocket! Heh, I'm kind of tight with money anyway.... __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

12-26-2009, 10:53 AM	#13
Dougspop Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 20	Re: Holsters You might look at the Crossbreed Super Tuck. I have one and it is very nice and it is an IWB.

12-26-2009, 01:06 PM	#14
jumeda33 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Re: Holsters Thanks Pop, I will check that out.

12-26-2009, 02:07 PM	#15
Artemus V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass. Posts: 358	Re: Holsters If I lived in Florida,I would use a fanny pack most of the time.

12-27-2009, 03:32 PM	#16
killbuck V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WNY (In the Snow Belt) Posts: 328	Holsters ??? Ok I read a lot of posts here on holsters. No problem here with them. But how many of you just stick the auto in your pants under your belt and go to town? I've done it a million times and have been gone for most of the day, No problem. Mines a 9 I usally do it with but have with the 1911 also. killbuck

12-27-2009, 06:27 PM	#17
techoca V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 329	Re: Holsters ??? Never done it, don't see why I wouldn't put my holster on. I carry a commander size 1911 in a Horseshoe Leather IWB holster daily. techoca Attached Images __________________ techoca "The purpose of the pistol is to stop a fight that somebody else has started, almost always at very short range." Col. Jeff Cooper

12-28-2009, 06:58 PM	#18
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Holsters ??? "Plaxico Burress" ring a bell? I use a holster every time. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

12-28-2009, 08:42 PM	#19
cakes V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 230	Re: Holsters ??? I don't use a holster if I carry a gun with it's own belt clip, or pocket carry. http://www.clipdraw.com/ I have been considering a beltster, though. Does that count as a holster? Or a belt? Or both? I guess it's both. http://www.banderagunleather.com/ I am hesitant to carry a gun without a round in the chamber, and hesitant to carry a gun that's not in a holster(protected trigger) with a round in the chamber. Accidents will happen on their own. No reason to ask for them. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, shoot, shoot again.

12-29-2009, 07:53 AM	#22
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,295	Re: Holsters ??? I found an IWB holster for my Bersa Thunder 380. I was doubtful at first, but it is so comfortable that you forget it is there. I found it HERE. Attached Images __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

12-29-2009, 08:09 AM	#23
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Holsters ??? Tim, How does that thing work? The clips on each end go over the top of your pants? You're right, it is ugly. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

12-29-2009, 08:39 AM	#25
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: Holsters ??? I'd never carry in any situation without something protecting the trigger guard. I know many people disagree with that. I have a friend who carried a Ruger LCP with a clip attached to it. It would sit down below his belt and he would tuck his thumb into his pants to draw it. He loved how small, simple and concealable this was, but after realizing how easy it would be to accidentally catch his thumb in the trigger guard on draw, he changed his methods. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.