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My Springfield XDS came with a nice little paddle holster but I just ordered a IWB holster from John Jackson in Florida.

What's your preference for concealed carry?

IWB, Crossbreed Super Tuck

IWB Acecase holsters.

Anyone running one of these Tucker "the answer"
http://www.tuckergunleather.com/the-answer-iwb/

I prefer IWB.


Travis

Ditto

I have both the SuperTuck and MiniTuck no complaints.

I am having Sam Andrews make me a OWB holster for my XDS. The dang gun is too little to work well in an IWB holster, considering my, er, 'build'.
I am also going to try one of Sam's pocket holsters if I can get one.

Milt Sparks summer special

I just got an XDS and ordered a "Pancake Special" from Tucker Gunleather. It's OWB. I will try it for a while and see if a IWB would work better.

I will post pics and holster reports when I can

I like IWB for concealed carry. I started out using a Galco Combat Master, but found myself futzing with my cover garment and tucking it underneath to keep it from showing.

Once a I tried an IWB (DeSantis Cozy Partner) I never use the Galco unless I'm not concerned with exposing it.

I'm probably going to replace it with a Crossbreed at some point.

I carry IWB. Over the years, I've accumulated several holsters (more than I care to admit). For my money, the Remora holster is hard to beat. For me, it's the most comfortable and the price is reasonable. It's all I use any more for all my carry guns.

Milt Sparks Versa Max II IWB. For a smaller handgun, I like their Executive Companion IWB.

Been packing IWB for many years,

Tried sholder holsters, pancake holsters, fanny packs, etc.

Finally tried IWB and settled on this for best concealment.

Lately been getting my "summer special" holsters from Bulldog leather.

Reasonable price, and quick delivery time.

Virgil B.

I've got 4 IWB holsters and find all but one just plain uncomfortable.. 90% of the time I use an OTB holster and just cover it with a sweatshirt or, during summer, an untucked shirt or T-shirt..

'Cause you ain't tried a Crossbreed.

Mitch Rosen or Milt Sparks is what I use and find them to be extremely comfortable

I've been a fan of IWB carry for over 40 yrs. I didn't use a holster because I couldn't find one that worked well and carried well. That was until I let a Mackay Sagebrush convince me I'd be better off with a Milt Sparks.
Their Versa Max II is everything a good concealed holster ought to be. Not only comfortable, even in hot weather, but it really keeps the gun concealed, secure, easy to draw and to reholster.
If you decide to get one, be sure to get their custom made gunbelt. If comfort is important, their bias cut belts are where it's at. E

i bought a g36 a few days ago and picked up a blackhawk serpa yesterday. using the pancake option (as opposed to the belt loops), it feels fine to me.

Don't show up at Rob Leatham's range 'cause he doesn't allow Serpas.