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Redneck, isn't it great that we can carry now?

One thing I've found in my very limited CCW experiance is that the double clips secure the holster much better and keep it from shifting. The single clips are easier to take on and off but the gun shifts quite a bit.

This is another blanket statement I don't get. I use a Kydex all the time and I love it. Travis

Redneck, isn't it great that we can carry now? I got my permit a couple weeks ago and after carrying my P7 in a cheaper leather single clip IWB holster I bought a S&W 3" 1911 and got a Galco holster for it. I'm not sure of the model number of the holster but it's the double clip that looks like a CrossBreed. I LOVE THIS HOLSTER! Very comfortable and if conforms to my body real nice, and I'm a BIG guy.

One thing I've found in my very limited CCW experiance is that the double clips secure the holster much better and keep it from shifting. The single clips are easier to take on and off but the gun shifts quite a bit.

The last couple from Rosen's is from their 'Express' selections - and run anywhere from $65-95..

If the clip's moving/shifting, you should examine the size of the opening and ensure your belt fills it.. These belts from Rosen are 1.5" wide and trust me - nothin' moves on these things..

If it isn't comfortable you will leave it at home more often than you will carry it. You have to have both if you carry 24-7.

I subscribe to VA's method.

Pants on, gun on. Pants off, gun in reach.

I gave up the 24/7 carry.. The wife got nervous with a naked husband clad in belt and holstered firearm in bed.. It kept snagging on the sheets..

I subscribe to VA's method.

Pants on, gun on. Pants off, gun in reach.

I will throw out a few thoughts/points in no particular order and aimed at no particular person, though I often tend to ruffle a few feathers...

As the saying goes " the mission dictates the gear".

When it comes to IWB I carry just behind the hip bone, with a sturdy belt.

1911s,

I pretty much always run a EX Companion. I find the 5" gun and IWB work very well together. In fact the longer barrels work better for me than the shorter ones.

The steep cant of the ARG that the OP was talking about would not work at all for me. The cant that Sparks uses does. To each their own.

We all have to find our own way:

18 hours a day for years versus casual ccw to meet the boys for coffee and show them what you are carrying (show and tell)are two different animals.

Sturdy belts are pretty much required no matter what you choose. I would not skimp on that one. Spend the money and buy a good one. 20 years later it will still be in servicable condition, just like a quality holster.

Cheers!

I just came back from elk hunting and saw this thread.

I will throw out a few thoughts/points in no particular order and aimed at no particular person, though I often tend to ruffle a few feathers...

These are MY observations and experiences in carrying handguns in climates and conditions that have run from one end of the scale to the other.

As the saying goes " the mission dictates the gear".

When it comes to IWB I carry just behind the hip bone, with a sturdy belt. Holsters are Sparks. Example:



Pictured is a G19 with an IWB rig, though normally I run an OWB Sparks 55BN:



1911s,

I pretty much always run a EX Companion. I find the 5" gun and IWB work very well together. In fact the longer barrels work better for me than the shorter ones.

The steep cant of the ARG that the OP was talking about would not work at all for me. The cant that Sparks uses does. To each their own. We all have to find our own way:



Sticking a handgun in my pants without a holster as a regular form of carry is not something you will catch me doing. I still roll with bad guys often enough that losing control of a gun is a no-go.

Even if I was not in a career field where I actively look for trouble, I would not do so. You only have to get into one scrape and lose control of your gun once.

Anyone can get knocked on their ass. Anyone can slip on ice. Anyone can.....you get the picture.

In regards to copying holster designs. I agree that Sparks has been blatantly ripped off. At least Milt went and asked permission to copy a design, hence the name of the 55 BN (Bruce Nelson).

Someone mentioned the Serpa as being revolutionay. It is not. Mike Lowe, retired Boise Police, designed the holster, with one exception. His had a sort of shoe that you slid your trigger finger in to activate the "serpa" button.

I had a T&E sample years ago that was a police duty holster.

Blackhawk simply removed the cover and marketed it as the serpa. I have no idea if Lowe ever got a penny.

Someone spoke of taking a review with a grain of salt in regards to how great a holster is. I think that is sage advise.

18 hours a day for years versus casual ccw to meet the boys for coffee and show them what you are carrying (show and tell)are two different animals.


Sturdy belts are pretty much required no matter what you choose. I would not skimp on that one. Spend the money and buy a good one. 20 years later it will still be in servicable condition, just like a quality holster.

example, a 20 year old EX for a Colt Officer's ACP:





Cheers!

... Far and away the best I've used is what's known as the Calvary Carry. The gun rides over the strong side hip, butt to front, but canted to the rear. With a good, snug belt,...