IWB concealment holster

Phoebe · September 19, 2009, 12:31 AM

I need an IWB option for my Kahr PM9. I'm new to this, so I can only imagine what might work. But here's my thoughts...

I think appendix carry will work best for me.
Need IWB
I'm looking at tuckable. I'm not ever wearing a big, thick belt, and aside from concealment, tuckable look more stable?
I think I will prefer low ride rather than high.

I don't know if I want it canted or straight and I'm not sure how to predict that.

I don't want to spend a fortune or wait for weeks at a time.

Any suggestions?

I've been looking at the Crossbreed MiniTuck (long wait, but I see one on gunbroker that seems to be available now)

Fist-Inc has some with clips that are relatively inexpensive and look comfy, but no clue if I'd want canted or straight.
http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/1.htm
http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/1A.htm

I'm looking at the DeSantis Nemesis (looks like this will either work really well or I will hate it and I can't tell which)
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...campaign=10613

Blade-Tech (maybe looks a bit bulky??)
http://www.blade-tech.com/Blade-Tech...er-pr-821.html

I'm not assuming the above meets any specification I think I want.

How on earth can I predict what will make me happy in an IWB? (might make millions if I could figure that out, since it seems anyone who has owned guns for awhile, has a drawer full of holsters)

**Shane Tuttle** · September 19, 2009, 12:43 AM

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How on earth can I predict what will make me happy in an IWB? (might make millions if I could figure that out, since it seems anyone who has owned guns for awhile, has a drawer full of holsters)

It seems that no matter how much input you receive, holsters are a MUST to try out for yourself. Another one to add to your list is www.comp-tac.com. Of all the holsters in my household, they've been the most compatable for me.

davesans · September 26, 2009, 08:13 PM

I didn't want to spend a fortune on my first holster either.
I appendix carry I search all over for something and read every post on holsters
I bought a High Noon Mr.Softy works great very much like the Fist holster you put the link. The only thing I don't like is the back of the slide digs into you if sitting for long time. So I will definitely be replacing it with one that has leather covering the slide. The Crossbreed MiniTuck I believe in not a appendix carry their Mirco Clip is though. Crossbreed has a 2 week trial if you don't like it. Hope this helps

Regards
Dave

sholling · September 26, 2009, 09:43 PM

Everybody winds up with a drawer full of holsters. That's because everybody is built differently. What I can do is give you some ideas. For 2 o'clock carry I'd look at Comp-tac's 2 O'Clock.

For hip carry NM-Holster #1, TT-Gunleather's Mike's Special, and offerings from Comp-Tac and Custom Carry Concepts Quick Cover.

You will also want to invest in a good belt. Like them or not they are a must. Comp-Tack has some nice ones.

HuntAndFish · September 26, 2009, 10:31 PM

Just from your username I'm assuming female so I'm posting this URL in case you haven't seen it;

http://www.corneredcat.com/TOC.aspx#Holster

If my assumption is wrong you can PM me and I will make it right publicly.

Str8UpG · September 26, 2009, 10:41 PM

I use the Don Hume 715 for all my IWB carry.

beasleydano · September 26, 2009, 11:10 PM

+1 with Str8UpG. I have tried a bunch of different IWB holsters. Don Hume H715M is what I have been using for my handguns for a good while. Made in USA, good quality, good price, simple design that works.

xrmattaz · September 27, 2009, 07:16 PM

I'd highly recommend trying one of the Comptac products. Expect quite the wait, though! My last two took FIVE days from the time I ordered, 'til they arrived at my doorstep.

Best customer service in the industry (well....tied with Milt Sparks

) IMO.

45Gunner · September 28, 2009, 08:21 AM

Very true statement: "Those that have owned guns for awhile have a draw full of holsters."

I'm not a fan of IWB carry so as a result, I most often carry OWB, strong side. I have a couple of shoulder rigs but use those only on rare occasions. I find the holsters that work best for me are Galco and Blackhawk Retention. The Galco holsters ride close to the body and do not print. I prefer the butt of the gun to have a slightly forward cant.

In another life, when I was working, I was issued a Don Hume strong side OWB with a retention strap. It was very comfortable and perfect for the job, especially as the duty weapon was relatively heavy. Nowadays, when the need for a retention holster arises, I use a Blackhawk.
Check them out. Hope my information was of some use to you. Good luck.

MikeGoob · September 28, 2009, 12:13 PM

Phoebe, Fist makes an adjustable cant holster. I like it for my Kahr. Its worth a try without too much investment and its THIN!

skifast · September 28, 2009, 02:28 PM

Check out Kholster.com. I have one and love it. I trimmed the leather to fit my gun. They not pretty, but cheap and very adjustable.

pax · September 28, 2009, 02:37 PM

Phoebe,

Stroll over to www.usgalco.com and check out Galco's contour-cut belts that narrow down or taper in the front. They don't look like "gun belts," but rather like simple dress belts. See http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP3.asp...&CatalogID=254 or http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP3.asp...&CatalogID=255. I can vouch for how sturdy & attractive they are.

At the same time, look at the "Ultra Deep Cover" holster (http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT2.asp ), which is a nice little tuckable that will do the job for you. Don't go with the similar-appearing "USA" holster, because the USA doesn't have a reinforced mouth; that's a safety issue & not worth it.

Galco keeps products in stock & so you won't have to wait a long time for your order, either.

Hope it helps.

pax

September 26, 2009, 09:43 PM	#4
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	Everybody winds up with a drawer full of holsters. That's because everybody is built differently. What I can do is give you some ideas. For 2 o'clock carry I'd look at Comp-tac's 2 O'Clock. For hip carry NM-Holster #1, TT-Gunleather's Mike's Special, and offerings from Comp-Tac and Custom Carry Concepts Quick Cover. You will also want to invest in a good belt. Like them or not they are a must. Comp-Tack has some nice ones. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

September 26, 2009, 10:31 PM	#5
HuntAndFish Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 580	Just from your username I'm assuming female so I'm posting this URL in case you haven't seen it; http://www.corneredcat.com/TOC.aspx#Holster If my assumption is wrong you can PM me and I will make it right publicly. __________________ NRA Benefactor MSSA Life Member

September 26, 2009, 10:41 PM	#6
Str8UpG Junior Member Join Date: September 26, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	IWB concealment holster I use the Don Hume 715 for all my IWB carry.

September 28, 2009, 08:21 AM	#9
45Gunner Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,902	Very true statement: "Those that have owned guns for awhile have a draw full of holsters." I'm not a fan of IWB carry so as a result, I most often carry OWB, strong side. I have a couple of shoulder rigs but use those only on rare occasions. I find the holsters that work best for me are Galco and Blackhawk Retention. The Galco holsters ride close to the body and do not print. I prefer the butt of the gun to have a slightly forward cant. In another life, when I was working, I was issued a Don Hume strong side OWB with a retention strap. It was very comfortable and perfect for the job, especially as the duty weapon was relatively heavy. Nowadays, when the need for a retention holster arises, I use a Blackhawk. Check them out. Hope my information was of some use to you. Good luck. __________________ 45Gunner May the Schwartz Be With You. NRA Instructor NRA Life Member

September 28, 2009, 02:37 PM	#12
pax Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2000 Location: In a state of flux Posts: 7,520	Phoebe, Stroll over to www.usgalco.com and check out Galco's contour-cut belts that narrow down or taper in the front. They don't look like "gun belts," but rather like simple dress belts. See http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP3.asp...&CatalogID=254 or http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP3.asp...&CatalogID=255. I can vouch for how sturdy & attractive they are. At the same time, look at the "Ultra Deep Cover" holster (http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT2.asp ), which is a nice little tuckable that will do the job for you. Don't go with the similar-appearing "USA" holster, because the USA doesn't have a reinforced mouth; that's a safety issue & not worth it. Galco keeps products in stock & so you won't have to wait a long time for your order, either. Hope it helps. pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat

September 19, 2009, 12:31 AM	#1
Phoebe Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2009 Posts: 192	IWB concealment holster I need an IWB option for my Kahr PM9. I'm new to this, so I can only imagine what might work. But here's my thoughts... I think appendix carry will work best for me. Need IWB I'm looking at tuckable. I'm not ever wearing a big, thick belt, and aside from concealment, tuckable look more stable? I think I will prefer low ride rather than high. I don't know if I want it canted or straight and I'm not sure how to predict that. I don't want to spend a fortune or wait for weeks at a time. Any suggestions? I've been looking at the Crossbreed MiniTuck (long wait, but I see one on gunbroker that seems to be available now) Fist-Inc has some with clips that are relatively inexpensive and look comfy, but no clue if I'd want canted or straight. http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/1.htm http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/1A.htm I'm looking at the DeSantis Nemesis (looks like this will either work really well or I will hate it and I can't tell which) http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...campaign=10613 Blade-Tech (maybe looks a bit bulky??) http://www.blade-tech.com/Blade-Tech...er-pr-821.html I'm not assuming the above meets any specification I think I want. How on earth can I predict what will make me happy in an IWB? (might make millions if I could figure that out, since it seems anyone who has owned guns for awhile, has a drawer full of holsters)

September 26, 2009, 08:13 PM	#3
davesans Junior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Posts: 2	I didn't want to spend a fortune on my first holster either. I appendix carry I search all over for something and read every post on holsters I bought a High Noon Mr.Softy works great very much like the Fist holster you put the link. The only thing I don't like is the back of the slide digs into you if sitting for long time. So I will definitely be replacing it with one that has leather covering the slide. The Crossbreed MiniTuck I believe in not a appendix carry their Mirco Clip is though. Crossbreed has a 2 week trial if you don't like it. Hope this helps Regards Dave

September 26, 2009, 11:10 PM	#7
beasleydano Member Join Date: May 20, 2006 Posts: 18	+1 with Str8UpG. I have tried a bunch of different IWB holsters. Don Hume H715M is what I have been using for my handguns for a good while. Made in USA, good quality, good price, simple design that works.

September 27, 2009, 07:16 PM	#8
xrmattaz Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2006 Location: lovely Prescott, AZ Posts: 205	I'd highly recommend trying one of the Comptac products. Expect quite the wait, though! My last two took FIVE days from the time I ordered, 'til they arrived at my doorstep. Best customer service in the industry (well....tied with Milt Sparks ) IMO.

September 28, 2009, 12:13 PM	#10
MikeGoob Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Posts: 876	Phoebe, Fist makes an adjustable cant holster. I like it for my Kahr. Its worth a try without too much investment and its THIN!

September 28, 2009, 02:28 PM	#11
skifast Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Posts: 227	Check out Kholster.com. I have one and love it. I trimmed the leather to fit my gun. They not pretty, but cheap and very adjustable.