Good Holster for us Skinny Dudes?

Republicrat · July 28, 2007, 12:35 AM

Ok, so I ordered a few holsters from Comp-tac. Their "Infidel" IWB holster is awesome and fits me well. However, their saddle holster's "saddle" area is just too wide for me because I have thin hips. It rocks back and forth against my hip bone and is just generally uncomfortable.

I'm looking for a strong side holster for open carry and the defensive handgun classes I'm taking.

I've been told serpa holsters are good but am not sure on the fit.

Any other suggestions?

I'm 5'11" and only 160lbs. so I'm pretty thin...

P.S. looks like the serpa does not fit a S&W m&P so scratch that idea for now...

Playboypenguin · July 28, 2007, 12:40 AM

I wish I had your problems. I could wear two OWB holsters and still have room for a cell phone back there.

tegemu · July 28, 2007, 04:56 AM

The Brommeland www.brommelandgunleather.com Max Con V .

Republicrat · July 28, 2007, 01:39 PM

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The Brommeland www.brommelandgunleather.com Max Con V .

Looks decent but they aren't taking new orders for at least 90 days...

skeeter · July 30, 2007, 02:30 AM

Try a skinny holster. Just kidding. I should be skinny one day and will use what I use now. I use a pancake holster by Galco for a 1911. It is way more comfortable than an IWB. With my Glock I just love their plastic pancake style sport holster. Nothing is thinner or lighter. For your SW MP doesn't SW make a pancake holster for it? I like the Forbes holsters too and use their paddle. It has a fast draw as most plastics holsters do.
Check Galco-they should be in stock with either a pancake or IWB.

Dave.H · July 30, 2007, 02:38 PM

subscribing....

I am another skinny guy with an infidel looking to increase my holster collection...

Rey B · August 9, 2007, 07:47 PM

Try this one http://www.simplyrugged.com/ I haven't bought any yet but he is highly recommended on THR

tony pasley · August 9, 2007, 08:13 PM

I am 5'8" 165lbs. open carry I use a Serpa strong side or cross draw just fine. Concealed carry warm weather either IWB or just behind the hip for OWB.

July 28, 2007, 12:35 AM	#1
Republicrat Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2006 Posts: 145	Good Holster for us Skinny Dudes? Ok, so I ordered a few holsters from Comp-tac. Their "Infidel" IWB holster is awesome and fits me well. However, their saddle holster's "saddle" area is just too wide for me because I have thin hips. It rocks back and forth against my hip bone and is just generally uncomfortable. I'm looking for a strong side holster for open carry and the defensive handgun classes I'm taking. I've been told serpa holsters are good but am not sure on the fit. Any other suggestions? I'm 5'11" and only 160lbs. so I'm pretty thin... P.S. looks like the serpa does not fit a S&W m&P so scratch that idea for now...

July 28, 2007, 04:56 AM	#3
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla Posts: 1,019	The Brommeland www.brommelandgunleather.com Max Con V . __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

July 28, 2007, 12:40 AM	#2
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	I wish I had your problems. I could wear two OWB holsters and still have room for a cell phone back there.

July 30, 2007, 02:30 AM	#5
skeeter Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Posts: 883	Try a skinny holster. Just kidding. I should be skinny one day and will use what I use now. I use a pancake holster by Galco for a 1911. It is way more comfortable than an IWB. With my Glock I just love their plastic pancake style sport holster. Nothing is thinner or lighter. For your SW MP doesn't SW make a pancake holster for it? I like the Forbes holsters too and use their paddle. It has a fast draw as most plastics holsters do. Check Galco-they should be in stock with either a pancake or IWB.

July 30, 2007, 02:38 PM	#6
Dave.H Member Join Date: July 30, 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 34	subscribing.... I am another skinny guy with an infidel looking to increase my holster collection...

August 9, 2007, 07:47 PM	#7
Rey B Member Join Date: August 9, 2007 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 53	Try this one http://www.simplyrugged.com/ I haven't bought any yet but he is highly recommended on THR

August 9, 2007, 08:13 PM	#8
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	I am 5'8" 165lbs. open carry I use a Serpa strong side or cross draw just fine. Concealed carry warm weather either IWB or just behind the hip for OWB.