Starting to figure it out

[cstone]

Carry something full sized for a couple of weeks. Do it all day from sun up till you retire for the night.

After that, carrying just about anything else will feel like a tiny gun.

When your sub compact begins to feel big again, holster up the full sized again and go forth concealed.

It is in your head. The vast majority of people you meet will never even consider that you are armed.

We see what we expect to see.

[Lex_Luthor]

I carry appendix too, and have a Wilderness Instructor belt copy (for now). I position my belt so that the buckle is over the left "appendix" area, basically just opposite my pistol. That seems to balance out the weirdness of the buckle when my pistol is incorporated.

[ray1970]

I carry appendix too, and have a Wilderness Instructor belt copy (for now). I position my belt so that the buckle is over the left "appendix" area, basically just opposite my pistol. That seems to balance out the weirdness of the buckle when my pistol is incorporated.

Thanks. That thought had actually crossed my mind. Just haven't tried it yet.

Also, I ordered a holster about two or three weeks ago and just got notice that it shipped. Pretty anxious for it to arrive. Ordered it for an XDS but if I like it I will probably order one for the Glock 43 and one for a 19.

Should be picking up an INCOG tomorrow from a fellow forum member for the 43 as well.

I figure with enough trial and error I will find a setup that I am happy and comfortable with.

[ray1970]

I figure with enough trial and error I will find a setup that I am happy and comfortable with.

Well, still in the whole "trial and error" phase trying to find a holster. Lol.

Ordered another one for the 43. It's from a company called SHTF Gear. Kind of a crossbreed style so not sure how I'm going to like it. I've tried similar ones in the past and they just felt like I had too much stuff crammed inside my pants. This one appears to be a bit smaller overall so hopefully it won't give me that same feeling.

http://www.shtfgear.com/products/ace-1-gen-2-holster

[Hotchef181818]

Have you considered Alien Gear ? I just got one for my LCR and I'm liking it. The backing is some sort of neoprene type material. Super comfy. If you can't find any good pics shoot me a pm and I'll take whatever you want.

[hurley842002]

If you decide one of the many holsters isn't working out, and you wish to part with one, let me know Ray. I should probably have something other than a pocket holster for my 43, just been too lazy to order, or perhaps I don't trust any of the carriers to deliver packages anymore.

[Tinelement]

Here's another option for you.

http://www.phlster.com

Shield has been riding in one for over a year now. I'm more than happy with it. It is made for appendix carry, but I have carried it at 3:30 with no problems. You can also get a 2nd loop for it which would help with the 2-4:00 position.

Only thing I changed was when I got the depth right I cut the access material off the bottom side of where the loop bolts the holster. Had some extra holes for adjustment that I didn't use and they dug into my inner leg, so I just cut it off.

Couple pics of it.....

[ray1970]

Have you considered Alien Gear ? I just got one for my LCR and I'm liking it. The backing is some sort of neoprene type material. Super comfy. If you can't find any good pics shoot me a pm and I'll take whatever you want.

Looked into them. I like the backing. Didn't like the fact that the Kydex part is so flat and wide. They make their holsters so that you can swap the shell out for just about any handgun and use the same backing. That means the shell for my little 43 would be just as wide as one for a full size Sig or a 1911. That didn't appeal to me.

If you decide one of the many holsters isn't working out, and you wish to part with one, let me know Ray. I should probably have something other than a pocket holster for my 43, just been too lazy to order, or perhaps I don't trust any of the carriers to deliver packages anymore.

Once I settle on a holster I really like I'll decide if I want to part with any of the others. If I do, you'll get first dibs.

Here's another option for you.

http://www.phlster.com

Shield has been riding in one for over a year now. I'm more than happy with it. It is made for appendix carry, but I have carried it at 3:30 with no problems. You can also get a 2nd loop for it which would help with the 2-4:00 position.

Only thing I changed was when I got the depth right I cut the access material off the bottom side of where the loop bolts the holster. Had some extra holes for adjustment that I didn't use and they dug into my inner leg, so I just cut it off.

Couple pics of it.....

Looks an awful lot like the one I made for my 43. I haven't gotten around to making or buying a belt clip/loop for it yet.

[Irving]

The wider holsters tend to feel more comfortable and break up the weight. If it bends enough, the wideness shouldn't be much of a comfort issue.

You mentioned that some of the holsters felt like there was just too much stuff going on inside your belt. Are you trying a variety of positions (1 o'clock to 5 o'clock) around the belt to see where it "fits" the best? I assume that you have, but thought I would ask, just in case.

[ray1970]

The wider holsters tend to feel more comfortable and break up the weight. If it bends enough, the wideness shouldn't be much of a comfort issue.

You mentioned that some of the holsters felt like there was just too much stuff going on inside your belt. Are you trying a variety of positions (1 o'clock to 5 o'clock) around the belt to see where it "fits" the best? I assume that you have, but thought I would ask, just in case.

Been trying several positions with each holster. If I never had to sit down I have a couple of holsters that are quite comfy at the one o'clock to two o'clock position that hide the gun well. Unfortunately, I find myself sitting quite a bit throughout the day and carrying in that position is a bit uncomfortable. Beginning to experiment with carrying in the four o'clock position but don't have a holster that is really designed to be carried in that position so I tend to print more than I like.