Best holster?

RetiredMajor · January 28, 2008, 04:51 PM

I have a Kahr PM9 and am looking for the best holster to use for concealed carry. Here are my criteria, the more of these I can get, the better:
1. OWB is first choice
2. IWB is second choice
3. Thin, small profile
4. High ride preferred so shirt can cover it
5. Hook on or snap on
6. Around $50.00

Any advice?

Texas Armadillo · January 28, 2008, 05:02 PM

If you decide to spend more on it. I think I still have a NIB Milt Sparks VMII for the PM9 at home. If you are interested I can try to dig it out. I love VMII's so much I have them for guns I don't own anymore!

RetiredMajor · January 28, 2008, 05:17 PM

Hey Texas.....thanks. I tried to look up the VMII on-line and didn't see that nomenclature on the Milt Sparks site. What does it look like?

Wrascal · January 28, 2008, 07:28 PM

Well here's something to look/ try.

I just rcvd my second Sports Holster on ebay, cost me about $10 WITH shipping. Matching mag holder not currrently available, but cost me $6 when it was there. The seller even changed the color for me - but black is not available.

One Sport Holster is available right now, starts at $5.

Go to ebay, search on keyword KAHR PM9.
Is it highest quality - no.
But I'm quite happy with it: cheap, comfortable, hides well.

Forgot to add, its 1 1/2 inch belt wide (but narrow slots- I've needed ot open them up a bit) OWB.

Elvishead · January 28, 2008, 07:28 PM

This one works great for $19.95+. It can go in or out, right or left.

Kreyzhorse · January 28, 2008, 07:50 PM

Take a look at the Galco Fletch holster. It's OWB, retention strap and conceals pretty easily. You can find it for around $50 or $60 bucks.

check it out at

usgalco.com

if you like it, check the prices at

http://store.packinheatleather.com/

i've bought several holsters from them. great service and quick turn around time.

Tbag · January 28, 2008, 08:06 PM

Buy the Milt Sparks VMII you won't regret it!

NCHornet · January 29, 2008, 01:13 PM

The Bianchi Carry Loc is by far the best holster I have found, not sure if they make them for your model but I would check it out.
NCH

sholling · January 29, 2008, 02:16 PM

I had a Milt Sparks VM2 made for my PM40. It works better than any of the other holsters I've tried with the Kahr. Now the bad... They run $105 and there is a 26 week waiting list.

My second choice would be the Minotaur MTAC from Comp-Tac. I have one for my M&P and they are really comfortable. Now the bad... They run $80 and the lead time is 2 weeks. Well worth the extra money.

Probably the best you'll find in your price range is the CrossBreed Standard IWB for $53 but they are having a 10% off sale. I've never tried their holster just their IWB mag pouches, but I hear they work well and are comfortable.

The only thing in your price range that I've tried is a High Noon Bare Asset and I'd rate it as a fair, which is about as good a generic fit can get. The good news is they are only $25 and can ship right away.

Texas Armadillo · January 29, 2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Hey Texas.....thanks. I tried to look up the VMII on-line and didn't see that nomenclature on the Milt Sparks site. What does it look like?

It's the Versa Max 2 on their site.

ShootingNut · January 29, 2008, 05:49 PM

I think, Don Hume has the best quality holsters for the money.
Check these, quite a few available for your gun, and all within budget.
http://www.donhume.com/Products/Prod...on&WeaponID=84
Good luck!
SN

**Shane Tuttle** · January 29, 2008, 10:57 PM

K & D Holsters provided outstanding service and very well made holsters/belts for me.

www.kdholsters.com

Ask for Cindy or Kevin. You won't be disappointed.

parrothead2581 · January 29, 2008, 11:16 PM

My Bianchi Shadow II holsters are very comfortable. Light weight, thumb break, high riding. They are available from packinheatleather as well. Less than $50 with S&H.

January 28, 2008, 04:51 PM	#1
RetiredMajor Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Posts: 456	Best holster? I have a Kahr PM9 and am looking for the best holster to use for concealed carry. Here are my criteria, the more of these I can get, the better: 1. OWB is first choice 2. IWB is second choice 3. Thin, small profile 4. High ride preferred so shirt can cover it 5. Hook on or snap on 6. Around $50.00 Any advice?

January 28, 2008, 07:50 PM	#6
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,464	Take a look at the Galco Fletch holster. It's OWB, retention strap and conceals pretty easily. You can find it for around $50 or $60 bucks. check it out at usgalco.com if you like it, check the prices at http://store.packinheatleather.com/ i've bought several holsters from them. great service and quick turn around time. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

January 29, 2008, 05:49 PM	#11
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Major I think, Don Hume has the best quality holsters for the money. Check these, quite a few available for your gun, and all within budget. http://www.donhume.com/Products/Prod...on&WeaponID=84 Good luck! SN

January 29, 2008, 10:57 PM	#12
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,455	K & D Holsters provided outstanding service and very well made holsters/belts for me. www.kdholsters.com Ask for Cindy or Kevin. You won't be disappointed. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

January 28, 2008, 05:02 PM	#2
Texas Armadillo Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2007 Posts: 101	If you decide to spend more on it. I think I still have a NIB Milt Sparks VMII for the PM9 at home. If you are interested I can try to dig it out. I love VMII's so much I have them for guns I don't own anymore!

January 28, 2008, 05:17 PM	#3
RetiredMajor Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Posts: 456	Hey Texas.....thanks. I tried to look up the VMII on-line and didn't see that nomenclature on the Milt Sparks site. What does it look like?

January 28, 2008, 07:28 PM	#4
Wrascal Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2007 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 197	Well here's something to look/ try. I just rcvd my second Sports Holster on ebay, cost me about $10 WITH shipping. Matching mag holder not currrently available, but cost me $6 when it was there. The seller even changed the color for me - but black is not available. One Sport Holster is available right now, starts at $5. Go to ebay, search on keyword KAHR PM9. Is it highest quality - no. But I'm quite happy with it: cheap, comfortable, hides well. Forgot to add, its 1 1/2 inch belt wide (but narrow slots- I've needed ot open them up a bit) OWB.

January 28, 2008, 08:06 PM	#7
Tbag Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2007 Location: FL Posts: 238	Buy the Milt Sparks VMII you won't regret it!

January 29, 2008, 01:13 PM	#8
NCHornet Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2006 Posts: 1,001	The Bianchi Carry Loc is by far the best holster I have found, not sure if they make them for your model but I would check it out. NCH

January 29, 2008, 02:16 PM	#9
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I had a Milt Sparks VM2 made for my PM40. It works better than any of the other holsters I've tried with the Kahr. Now the bad... They run $105 and there is a 26 week waiting list. My second choice would be the Minotaur MTAC from Comp-Tac. I have one for my M&P and they are really comfortable. Now the bad... They run $80 and the lead time is 2 weeks. Well worth the extra money. Probably the best you'll find in your price range is the CrossBreed Standard IWB for $53 but they are having a 10% off sale. I've never tried their holster just their IWB mag pouches, but I hear they work well and are comfortable. The only thing in your price range that I've tried is a High Noon Bare Asset and I'd rate it as a fair, which is about as good a generic fit can get. The good news is they are only $25 and can ship right away.

January 29, 2008, 11:16 PM	#13
parrothead2581 Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 1,268	My Bianchi Shadow II holsters are very comfortable. Light weight, thumb break, high riding. They are available from packinheatleather as well. Less than $50 with S&H.