22 February 2003, 07:53
Mule SkinnerConceilable Holster / Handgun Questions
I know this topic probably doesn't belong here, but I am not getting responses in the pistol shooting or handgun hunting forums.
My questions are as follows:
What brand and model of conceilable holster would you recommend for a Glock 27? Fobus, Kramer, Desantis? Paddle, belt, etc? I realize this is all personal, but usually trends tend to point to a quality product.
Also, I carry a Glock 27 during the winter, but am looking for a lighter weight, more conceilable gun for summer carry. I don't want to go down below a .40 S&W or .357 Mag. It can be auto or revolver. I'd appreciate your recommendations.
Thanks Y'all!
22 February 2003, 08:00
DennisHPI use the Fobus Paddle and Fobus dual mag carrier for my Glock 19 and love 'em. No wear on the gun at all and very secure.
22 February 2003, 13:08
N E 450 No2Try a Milt Sparks inside the pants holster called the Summer Special.
22 February 2003, 13:21
GonHuntinI use a Desantis "Cozy Partner" inside the waist band holster for my Glock 27.
For a lighter carry gun, take a look at the polymer framed KAHR pistols!
22 February 2003, 15:49
ricciardelliHolsters are a very personal item...ask 7 people and get 7 different answers.
I select my holsters depending on which firearm I am carrying and the current weather and temperature conditions.
Most of my holsters are paddle holsters, form fitted, not those one-size-fits-all pieces of crap.
I prefer leather, but do have a couple of Fobus.
I do not have any inside the pocket or inside the pants holsters.
I have one shoulder holster, but seldom use it.
I have 7 different firearms I carry (not all at once...geesh!).
23 February 2003, 10:12
John FrazerKramer all the way. I like the IWB #3 but the angle of cant you like is totally personal based on build, etc.
John
23 February 2003, 13:56
XWindMule Skinner,
I struggled for a long time and went through a few guns and holsters in search of a rig I could carry in the summer with no jacket etc. I stumbled across a set up called a 'Pager Pal' that I use daily to carry my Kimber Ultra CDP in .45 ACP.
I wear jeans, dockers, shorts or whatever and this setup works well with all of them. If you can't find one I'll hunt down the web site for you. I moistened mine with alcohol and with the gun in the holster worked the leather into all the nooks and crannies then flared the opening for ease of re-holstering. I showed it to my uncle who is an ex-swat team leader and he was impressed with the concealability and the custom form fit of the leather. We have a modification (I am not associated with the company that makes these) that allows the use of a working pager or cell phone. It's the bee's knees for me.
The only drawback is that it's not a super quick draw rig. But it's a very workable tradeoff for me. I can actually go without a shirt and no one is the wiser.
Just another opinion among thousands.
FWIW,
XWind