Favorite IWB holster

Bill Daniel · August 11, 2000, 08:07 PM

Problem: 5'10" 140 lbs. Dress Slacks Shirt and tie most days no coat. Kimber Compact steel 34 oz. 7.7" length.

What is your favorite CCW holster? What would you recommend for the above problem?

Thanks,
Bill Daniel

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Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless.

skdtac · August 11, 2000, 08:58 PM

Hi Bill,
The only way you're going to carry your Kimber Compact concealed without a coat is with a workman type holster. If you are willing to cover your pistol's grip with a coat or other clothing, our favorite IWB in our experience has been the KyTac Braveheart. With your size and build, you may want to consider a smaller handgun considering your dressing habits. While we don't advocate it as a first choice for carry, pocket carry can be accomplished safely and successfully with a good gun/pocket holster combo. Look to the P9 from Kahr as a possibility.

HTH!

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Tecolote · August 12, 2000, 10:47 AM

Try posting at www.gunspot.com Kenaly, Alessi and other top custom holster makers post there. They might give you more insight.

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Russell92 · August 12, 2000, 03:47 PM

a tuckable IWB may work for you. blade-tech makes the ultimate concealment holster and milt sparks makes the VM-2.

MarkW · August 12, 2000, 09:11 PM

With no cover garment their are three choices that come to mind. One would be a tuckable style holster. With the size of the gun you are talking about though comfort is porbably going to be poor.

Two is off body carry. The Day Planner style would match your daily dress.

Three is a belly band. These can be uncomfortable but do serve a purpose and work when nothing else will. I have known some who turn the band so the gun is worn behind the back and similar to where you would wear an IWB.

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www.waldonholsters.com
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Bill Daniel · August 13, 2000, 02:55 PM

Thanks fellows!

Bill Daniel

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Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless.

ROSANGHAL · August 13, 2000, 03:16 PM

I've had very good use out of the Ky-tac Braveheart. But if you're looking for something with no cover garment I would look into a Rosen "Workman" I have one built for a Kahr K9 and it hides it well in a tucked button down shirt.

I'm 5'7 about 167 pounds and if you have the same color belt as the belt loop it isn't obvious anything is there.

Ross T.

Bartholomew Roberts · August 14, 2000, 08:28 AM

Take a look at the Versa-Max 2 by Milt Sparks. It is tuckable and works real well with slim, full-sized guns like the 1911 and other Browning designs.

August 11, 2000, 08:07 PM	#1
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	Problem: 5'10" 140 lbs. Dress Slacks Shirt and tie most days no coat. Kimber Compact steel 34 oz. 7.7" length. What is your favorite CCW holster? What would you recommend for the above problem? Thanks, Bill Daniel ------------------ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless.

August 11, 2000, 08:58 PM	#2
skdtac Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 1999 Posts: 113	Hi Bill, The only way you're going to carry your Kimber Compact concealed without a coat is with a workman type holster. If you are willing to cover your pistol's grip with a coat or other clothing, our favorite IWB in our experience has been the KyTac Braveheart. With your size and build, you may want to consider a smaller handgun considering your dressing habits. While we don't advocate it as a first choice for carry, pocket carry can be accomplished safely and successfully with a good gun/pocket holster combo. Look to the P9 from Kahr as a possibility. HTH! ------------------ SKD Tactical Accessories www.skdtac.com Your source for hard-core, no-bs gear.

August 12, 2000, 10:47 AM	#3
Tecolote Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 1999 Posts: 1,999	Try posting at www.gunspot.com Kenaly, Alessi and other top custom holster makers post there. They might give you more insight. ------------------ "Get yourself a Lorcin and lose that nickel plated sissy pistol."

August 12, 2000, 03:47 PM	#4
Russell92 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Posts: 646	a tuckable IWB may work for you. blade-tech makes the ultimate concealment holster and milt sparks makes the VM-2.

August 12, 2000, 09:11 PM	#5
MarkW Member Join Date: February 25, 1999 Location: Wichita, KS, USA Posts: 65	With no cover garment their are three choices that come to mind. One would be a tuckable style holster. With the size of the gun you are talking about though comfort is porbably going to be poor. Two is off body carry. The Day Planner style would match your daily dress. Three is a belly band. These can be uncomfortable but do serve a purpose and work when nothing else will. I have known some who turn the band so the gun is worn behind the back and similar to where you would wear an IWB. ------------------ Mark Waldon www.waldonholsters.com [email protected] [This message has been edited by MarkW (edited August 12, 2000).]

August 13, 2000, 02:55 PM	#6
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	Thanks fellows! Bill Daniel ------------------ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless.

August 13, 2000, 03:16 PM	#7
ROSANGHAL Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 1998 Posts: 157	I've had very good use out of the Ky-tac Braveheart. But if you're looking for something with no cover garment I would look into a Rosen "Workman" I have one built for a Kahr K9 and it hides it well in a tucked button down shirt. I'm 5'7 about 167 pounds and if you have the same color belt as the belt loop it isn't obvious anything is there. Ross T.

August 14, 2000, 08:28 AM	#8
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	Take a look at the Versa-Max 2 by Milt Sparks. It is tuckable and works real well with slim, full-sized guns like the 1911 and other Browning designs.