Which holster type would you prefer (leaving aside the gun dimensions) - Page 2

Jack19 · February 2, 2013, 07:05 PM

I carried a Glock 19 on my ankle for years. Used the Lou Alessi Ankle Rig and it just disappeared under the pant leg.

Weight was never an issue. And no, I'm not a giant guy.

MLeake · February 2, 2013, 08:09 PM

I generally find OWB or IWB with a good belt to be most comfortable. Shoulder holsters have some advantages for use when one spends a lot of time in a vehicle. Chest holsters work better with a backpack or slung rifle.

Shoulder and chest rigs may be easier to deal with in the rest room.

spacecoast · February 2, 2013, 08:51 PM

I would have chosen a pocket holster were it offered.

JimDandy · February 2, 2013, 09:12 PM

I've got a shoulder and an IWB holster. Depends on what I'm wearing, and where I'm going, and how sort my back may or may not be among other things. If you're asking to find out where YOU want to carry, don't pick just one- especially not just the "belt" which is more than one for most of us. You'll want a belt and a non-belt method.

Ankles and pockets are usually for backups or around the house carry.

treg · February 2, 2013, 10:11 PM

+1 for Bob Wright's "just right".

For deeper CCW I'm still on the belt with a pancake holster under an untucked shirt.

kutz · February 2, 2013, 10:28 PM

Clip draw on colt new agent .45 easy on easy off. They make em for every thing

redhologram · February 4, 2013, 02:54 AM

I have a custom made IWB. The backing is leather, the holster is kydex. Very comfortable and conceals well.

FairWarning · February 4, 2013, 09:41 PM

Cordura pancake. Not nearly as sexy as leather, but it won't affect the fini$h on expen$ive blued guns.

In the country, I use a an upright shoulder holster or unhidden hip western or WWII style holster. Would be cool to have a Galco Miami Classic holster, though.

View Poll Results: Which type of holster would you prefer (given the gun size wasn't the issue)
Shoulder	10	8.06%
Chest	7	5.65%
Belt	102	82.26%
Leg	2	1.61%
Ankle	3	2.42%
Voters: 124. You may not vote on this poll

February 2, 2013, 07:05 PM	#26
Jack19 Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2001 Location: Nawth Karalina Posts: 584	I carried a Glock 19 on my ankle for years. Used the Lou Alessi Ankle Rig and it just disappeared under the pant leg. Weight was never an issue. And no, I'm not a giant guy. __________________ "Sergeant Butterman, the little hand says it's time to rock and roll. " "Bring the noise!"

February 2, 2013, 08:51 PM	#28
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 3,391	I would have chosen a pocket holster were it offered. __________________ My guns include S&W and Colt revolvers, Colt and Ruger pistols, Remington 870 shotgun, Henry and Marlin .22LR rifles, Hi-Point 9mm carbine and Lancaster Arms AK. I reload handgun rounds with a Lee hand press, over 18K rounds since Nov. 2009 with nary a squib nor kaboom.

February 2, 2013, 10:11 PM	#30
treg Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 934	+1 for Bob Wright's "just right". For deeper CCW I'm still on the belt with a pancake holster under an untucked shirt. __________________ "Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - John Wayne .44 Special: For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation is possible.

February 4, 2013, 02:54 AM	#32
redhologram Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Location: Southeast AL Posts: 146	I have a custom made IWB. The backing is leather, the holster is kydex. Very comfortable and conceals well. __________________ "And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war." ~ Revelation 19:11

February 2, 2013, 08:09 PM	#27
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 9,631	I generally find OWB or IWB with a good belt to be most comfortable. Shoulder holsters have some advantages for use when one spends a lot of time in a vehicle. Chest holsters work better with a backpack or slung rifle. Shoulder and chest rigs may be easier to deal with in the rest room.

February 2, 2013, 09:12 PM	#29
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 1,497	I've got a shoulder and an IWB holster. Depends on what I'm wearing, and where I'm going, and how sort my back may or may not be among other things. If you're asking to find out where YOU want to carry, don't pick just one- especially not just the "belt" which is more than one for most of us. You'll want a belt and a non-belt method. Ankles and pockets are usually for backups or around the house carry.

February 2, 2013, 10:28 PM	#31
kutz Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 145	Clip draw on colt new agent .45 easy on easy off. They make em for every thing

February 4, 2013, 09:41 PM	#33
FairWarning Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: GA Posts: 689	Cordura pancake. Not nearly as sexy as leather, but it won't affect the fini$h on expen$ive blued guns. In the country, I use a an upright shoulder holster or unhidden hip western or WWII style holster. Would be cool to have a Galco Miami Classic holster, though. __________________ 1944 Mauser byf K98 8mm, K31 7.5 x 55 Swiss, Rem M700 Classic 8mm, 1920s Colt New Service .45 LC, Browning Hi-Power and HK P7 in 9mm, SAIGA .308 22", SKS 7.62x39mm, S&W 686 Plus 6" and Taurus 617 2" in .357 Mag, Ruger MkIII Target 5.5" BB .22LR, Mossberg 500 & Marlin 120 in 12 GA, etc.