Printing vs comfort

[TheGrey]

That is the cutest little gun!

[Monky]

That is the cutest little gun!

That's what we said to my cousin when he pulled it out of his pocket at the cousins funeral.. No guns at the table was the aunts rule, so as 8 of us laid em out on the counter... He was the last.. Pulled it out of his pocket and we all went awwww


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

[TheGrey]

Yes, it's kind of a double-edged sword with women's fashion. Stuff in the stores seems to be very thin material, all cut high at the waist for sweaters and vests and things...but I started finding some longer items at thrift stores. I think that problem is resolved.

[gnihcraes]

I mostly carry OWB, 4-5 o'clockish. Holsters straddle a belt loop, so there is great support. Compact weapons, G19, P228, SR9C etc.

I'll carry the 38 IWB about the same place, when dressing lighter for a dinner party or something like that.

I always have something else on like a untucked shirt or coat. Summer days are the worst, but I make due with a super light fishing shirt or something like that. I'm usually cold unless it's 80 or above. (medical issues) I've just gotten used to having multiple layers on. Winter is awesome, just wear coats!

The wife is going through CCW training now, I doubt she'll ever carry, but does have a shoulder bag from maxpedition that would be her best option. She never wears belts and would print easily around the waist I believe.

[Honey Badger282.8]

Glock 27 in a Comp-Tac M-Tac holster at the 4-4:30 is most comfortable for me.

[TFOGGER]

I had originally planned on carrying a Walther PP .380 for my Concealed Carry. The more I fired it, the less satisfied I was with the gun. I've been carrying my Baby Desert Eagle .45 ACP instead, and I've been much happier with it.

Check out Kramer Leatherworks. They are the only manufacturer I found that makes specific fit holsters for the Baby Eagle. As mentioned above, they do have a number of women's specific holsters, which take into account women's typically shorter waists and the fact that you have hips.

http://www.kramerleather.com/

[TheGrey]

Check out Kramer Leatherworks. They are the only manufacturer I found that makes specific fit holsters for the Baby Eagle. As mentioned above, they do have a number of women's specific holsters, which take into account women's typically shorter waists and the fact that you have hips.

http://www.kramerleather.com/

Thank you!

What are the pros and cons to leather holsters, especially IWB?

[Zundfolge]

Thank you!

What are the pros and cons to leather holsters, especially IWB?

The pros of leather over Kydex are as follows.

• More comfortable (especially IWB)
• Looks much better
• Less finish wear on the gun (this is debatable so I expect some pushback on this one)
• Silent draw/re-holster (not sure how important this is)
• less bulky
• Looks much better (yes, I mentioned this twice)

Pros of Kydex

• Kydex is usually cheaper
• slightly better retention (again this is a huge point of contention so there will be those that disagree)
• Generally one handed re-holstering is easier
• Tackti-cool

Hybrid holsters are generally the best of both but are fugly.


All said and done I prefer leather over Kydex ... but would still consider a Kydex or hybrid (most likely hybrid).

[Irving]

A leather holster with proper retention will "cling" to the gun as long asthere is contact. With Kydex, there is really only one pressure point holding the gun, and once that point is passed, the gun is coming out. I guess what I'm saying is you could draw a pistol 1" from a Kydex holster, turn it upside and the gun is hitting the floor. Draw the pistol only one inch out of a leather holster and turn it upside and the may still be enough tension that the gun doesn't fall out.

I don't know what relevance this has to your question, or anything at all though.

[TheGrey]

All of this information is relevant to me; I'm soaking it up like a sponge and truly appreciate it. Even if it doesn't answer the immediate question, I can apply it to questions that arise later.

Silly question time: I've looked at the Kramer site, and notice there are different types of leather- cowhide and horsehide. Does this matter?

From what I see, IWB holsters have a clip that latches onto the top of your pants. You then wear a belt, which covers the clip and hides it from sight. I guess the question I have is: does this make it difficult to draw the gun? Or is it inherently a problem for women, who curve outward at the hips and back? I also am having trouble understanding the purpose of this "FBI tilt" the site keeps referring to- can anyone shed light on that? I've never heard of that.