holster for concealed carry

jenn1270 · September 1, 2004, 08:22 PM

Hey all,

I have a Kahr K9, just got my concealed handgun license, and am looking for a holster. I am about 5 foot 2 and wear jeans and slacks most of the time. I would like something that I could wear comfortably mostly when running errands at night conceal easily...and remove easily to leave in the car if I need to. I would prefer an IWB since most of the time I don't have on a sweater set. Anyway...any ideas are appreciated.

Jenn

JerryM · September 1, 2004, 11:05 PM

Jenn,

I think that any of the holster makers can make what you want. Do you have any opportunity to look at various holsters? If they are not uncomfortable, then kydex holsters are very good, and all are relatively easy to put on and remove. Take a look at Blade Tech, Comp Tac for kydex. There are others such as Sidearmor that have good reports. I have Blade Tech and have an order from Comp Tac on the way (but it is a paddle.)

For leather there are several excellent makers.
Among them include Sparks, Brommeland, Alessi, and Del Fatti. There are a few others in that class, and some will no doubt chime in.

Here are some web sites.
http://www.blade-tech.com/frontend?command=Home

http://www.comp-tac.com/

http://www.brommelandgunleather.com/

http://www.delfatti.com/

http://www.miltsparks.com/

Personally, since I wear a shirt tail out I like the Fobus paddle for quick on and off. There will be some bad comments about them and while they are not of the quality of those mentioned above, they work. I have owned several for at least 4 years.

Feel free to ask questions, as there are some experienced people here, and experiences are varied and can be very helpful.

Best,
Jerry

Mac Attack · September 3, 2004, 11:42 AM

I highly recommend that you take a look at the Milt Sparks VersaMax II holster. Prior to purchasing a VMII, I tried all sorts of IWB holsters from kydex to leather but none really were very comfortable. Then I picked up a VMII aftermarket and was amazed at how much of a difference this holster made. a VMII distributes the weigh of the gun across a wider area that helps with to make the gun feel lighter and helps with printing. I was so happy with my first one that I ordered another one directly from Milt Sparks. It took 3 months exactly for me to receive it but it was the best investment besides a quality belt that I have made.

One tip for you regarding your new CCW. Do not skip on your holster and belt because they can make the world of difference.

Mac

Diggler · September 6, 2004, 05:24 PM

Another vote for the Milt Sparks VMII.

Series 70 · September 7, 2004, 09:42 AM

I recommend the Milt Sparks Watch-Six. Very similar to the VM II, but you don't have the tuckable option. Easily removable with the snap loops. Cheaper than the VM II, also.

Treylis · September 7, 2004, 12:13 PM

Yet another vote for a Sparks VM-2. If you don't want to wait for several months, just order from Lightning Arms, they're extremely nice and very fast. I ordered some stuff from them on a late Tuesday afternoon and it was in my hands Thursday morning.

I'm going to buy a Sparks belt when the next paycheck comes... I love my Wilderness, but it doesn't exactly go too well with a suit.

KSFreeman · September 7, 2004, 12:57 PM

I use a Kahr P9 as a bug. Wear it off side in a VMII, horse, black for extra tacticality.

Richard · September 7, 2004, 02:19 PM

Jenn, I would call Lou Alessi, Ken L Null, ot Tony Kanakry at Milt Sparks. I would ask their opinion as I have no experience with holsters for females. Regards, Richard

lasports · September 8, 2004, 12:54 AM

Many women find the Alessi CQC/s to be the ticket to comfortable concealed carry especially where the female anatomy poses certain obstacles.

Regards,

Craig

dairycreek · September 8, 2004, 10:22 AM

Quote:

I would like something that I could wear comfortably mostly when running errands at night conceal easily...and remove easily to leave in the car if I need to.

Both of them like the FIST ultra thin kydex holster with a clip. Easy on and easy off and always secure.

I also have a couple of these holsters and, for the price, are hard to beat. Good shooting

September 1, 2004, 08:22 PM	#1
jenn1270 Member Join Date: August 15, 2004 Posts: 16	holster for concealed carry Hey all, I have a Kahr K9, just got my concealed handgun license, and am looking for a holster. I am about 5 foot 2 and wear jeans and slacks most of the time. I would like something that I could wear comfortably mostly when running errands at night conceal easily...and remove easily to leave in the car if I need to. I would prefer an IWB since most of the time I don't have on a sweater set. Anyway...any ideas are appreciated. Jenn

September 1, 2004, 11:05 PM	#2
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,889	Jenn, I think that any of the holster makers can make what you want. Do you have any opportunity to look at various holsters? If they are not uncomfortable, then kydex holsters are very good, and all are relatively easy to put on and remove. Take a look at Blade Tech, Comp Tac for kydex. There are others such as Sidearmor that have good reports. I have Blade Tech and have an order from Comp Tac on the way (but it is a paddle.) For leather there are several excellent makers. Among them include Sparks, Brommeland, Alessi, and Del Fatti. There are a few others in that class, and some will no doubt chime in. Here are some web sites. http://www.blade-tech.com/frontend?command=Home http://www.comp-tac.com/ http://www.brommelandgunleather.com/ http://www.delfatti.com/ http://www.miltsparks.com/ Personally, since I wear a shirt tail out I like the Fobus paddle for quick on and off. There will be some bad comments about them and while they are not of the quality of those mentioned above, they work. I have owned several for at least 4 years. Feel free to ask questions, as there are some experienced people here, and experiences are varied and can be very helpful. Best, Jerry __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

September 7, 2004, 12:13 PM	#6
Treylis Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 19	Yet another vote for a Sparks VM-2. If you don't want to wait for several months, just order from Lightning Arms, they're extremely nice and very fast. I ordered some stuff from them on a late Tuesday afternoon and it was in my hands Thursday morning. I'm going to buy a Sparks belt when the next paycheck comes... I love my Wilderness, but it doesn't exactly go too well with a suit. __________________ http://lj.treylis.org "In the field of morality, compromise is surrender to evil." --Ayn Rand

September 7, 2004, 12:57 PM	#7
KSFreeman Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--American-occupied America Posts: 5,418	I use a Kahr P9 as a bug. Wear it off side in a VMII, horse, black for extra tacticality. __________________ "Arguments of policy must give way to a constitutional command." Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 602 (1980).

September 8, 2004, 12:54 AM	#9
lasports Junior Member Join Date: January 31, 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 9	Many women find the Alessi CQC/s to be the ticket to comfortable concealed carry especially where the female anatomy poses certain obstacles. Regards, Craig __________________ Lightning Arms Sports www.lasports.biz [email protected] Purveyor Of Fine Leather Holsters & Accessories

September 3, 2004, 11:42 AM	#3
Mac Attack Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 43	I highly recommend that you take a look at the Milt Sparks VersaMax II holster. Prior to purchasing a VMII, I tried all sorts of IWB holsters from kydex to leather but none really were very comfortable. Then I picked up a VMII aftermarket and was amazed at how much of a difference this holster made. a VMII distributes the weigh of the gun across a wider area that helps with to make the gun feel lighter and helps with printing. I was so happy with my first one that I ordered another one directly from Milt Sparks. It took 3 months exactly for me to receive it but it was the best investment besides a quality belt that I have made. One tip for you regarding your new CCW. Do not skip on your holster and belt because they can make the world of difference. Mac

September 6, 2004, 05:24 PM	#4
Diggler Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Posts: 16	Another vote for the Milt Sparks VMII.

September 7, 2004, 09:42 AM	#5
Series 70 Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 23	I recommend the Milt Sparks Watch-Six. Very similar to the VM II, but you don't have the tuckable option. Easily removable with the snap loops. Cheaper than the VM II, also.

September 7, 2004, 02:19 PM	#8
Richard Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 1,305	Jenn, I would call Lou Alessi, Ken L Null, ot Tony Kanakry at Milt Sparks. I would ask their opinion as I have no experience with holsters for females. Regards, Richard