Printing vs comfort

[TheGrey]

I've been seeing a lot of these sticky holsters online lately- does anyone have them? What are the pros and cons?

[davsel]

I've been seeing a lot of these sticky holsters online lately- does anyone have them? What are the pros and cons?

I have one for my "cute" little NAA .22 mag. The holster is shaped like the inside of a front trouser pocket. It stays in place in my pocket and conceals the outline of the pistol. Works great as advertised.
I'm not sure about their claims for other modes of carry, but they work great for small pistol pocket carry.

[68Charger]

I've been seeing a lot of these sticky holsters online lately- does anyone have them? What are the pros and cons?

I was going to buy one, and possibly the ankle biter setup for my BUG- a Kel-Tec P40. I can pocket carry the P40 with most pants, but would like the option of an ankle holster for when I wear boots...

I don't own one yet, but have handled one in person- the texture/grip is really good, I can see where it would stay put and I like the versatility- it can go in an inside jacket pocket when I ride my motorcycle, in a pants pocket, it may even fit snugly in my boots without the ankle biter setup (but I like the retention strap)... in a laptop bag, backpack pocket, etc

[Lex_Luthor]

I carry my G27 either with a leather appendix IWB holster or in a smart carry. Smart carry is by far more comfortable and I can conceal in gym shorts & a - shirt (wife beater) in the summer. You can't wear tighter fitting pants so as a lady, that might be a deal breaker for you. My leather IWB appendix holster is super nice, has plenty of retention, but I do wish it was a little thinner. I can slide it around to 4:00 if I want, but I usually don't.

[ray1970]

I have two of the sticky type holsters. A "Sticky" brand and a Remora. Mostly use them for pocket carry but I have occasionally tucked them in my waistband. They stay in place pretty well but mine don't have any sort of clips on them to secure them to your belt or waistband so I worry the whole setup could possibly hit the floor if I don't keep a mindful eye on it.

[KS63]

How's the retention of the firearm with the Sticky holster worn IWB without a belt, as they advertise? I can't see retention being acceptable while jogging/running without a dedicated retention strap. Just my thoughts. I think people tend to way overthink buying a holster. Grey, if you happen to have a firearm that I own, you're more than welcome to try one of my holsters, and belt, on to try. I'm sure others here would offer the same. You may find that what you "think" will work may not in reality. Good luck in your search!

[Spdu4ia]

I've carried with a "sticky" Remora holster for years and I love it. I've never once had it fall out. You do need to pay attention to it more I think but for a quick grab and go IwB it's great (and cheap). They are especially good for pants with no belt.

[ray1970]

I do like the sticky holsters versatility. I can tuck it in my waistband easily, take the whole setup out easily while I'm in my vehicle and toss it in the center console, then slip it back in my pants when I exit the vehicle. I also tuck it in my front pocket from time to time depending on what I'm wearing. Also been known to throw it in the pocket on a back pack from time to time.

The other cool thing about the sticky holsters is setting the ride height, cant, etc. is just a matter of moving the holster around to the desired position. It pretty much stays put after that.

KS63, as far as how well the gun stays in the holster, I feel it stays just fine for normal activities. I don't think I'd jog or run in it.

The only drawback is you really can't reholster the handgun once you draw it without removing the holster. This is a big deal for some. It really doesn't bother me. I don't go around drawing and reholstering all day. I put the gun in the holster, tuck the whole thing where I want it, and off I go. If I ever find myself in a position where I have drawn my weapon then putting it back in the holster is the least of my problems.

Also, since my wife has a sewing machine, I have been toying around with modifying one of the sticky holsters. Maybe adding a clip of some sort. I bet adding a thumb break wouldn't be too difficult either if a person wanted to.

[TheGrey]

You guys are great. You've provided me with a lot of food for thought, and avenues I hadn't really considered before. Thank you all for the suggestions and offers. I think I had painted myself into a corner before this thread, and you've all helped me by reminding me there are other options!

[HoneyBadger]

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.

I know I'm late to the party here, but It seems like Bass Pro had some good female clothes for concealment - looser fit, longer coattails, etc.

I have a few different holsters that I use IWB between 3:00-5:00, but I'm still struggling to find something that is as comfortable as I'd like. I wear a crossbreed supertuck when I'm dressed down, but I use an Aliengear cloak 2.0 when i'm dressed up (I wear a suit at least once a week).

When I'm dressed down, I just wear jeans with some sort of loose-fitting workout type shirt (I love the Nike Pro Combat shirts for both working out and lounging around). Most of the time, one of those shirts is enough to conceal a Glock 26 at 4:00. Conveniently, my new climate is cooler for a good portion of the year, and I have a couple of cheap zip-up sweatshirts and jackets that I can always throw on for extra concealment (especially since being "discovered" here would be a significant problem).

When dressing up, even with fitted dress shirts, it's super easy to conceal. Shirt gets tucked in over the gun as Irving said in post #5, and suit jacket provides extra cover. If anyone mentions anything, it's usually a compliment on the suit. A few times i've been asked (halfway-jokingly) by friends why I always wear a suit to church... And it's an easy and obvious answer that I like to dress up to go to God's house (which is true). Nobody could possibly question that, right?

I do think I need to find a good OWB holster for wearing around the house when I'm not interested in concealment.

ETA: I almost forgot one of the most important parts! My BELT! I don't have a "Gunbelt" but I think this is pretty darn close. I picked it up about 6 months ago from a Kohls store in Michigan. It is made by Columbia and is a very firm leather belt that feels as though it has a plastic or springsteel core. No more sagging pants on one side!