holster for small guy

P71pilot · December 19, 2016, 02:50 PM

I am going to be getting a PPQ to replace the one i had and loved, but had to sell. I had an aliengear cloak tuck holster for it, which was extremely uncomfortable for me, so i could not carry the pistol.

I think i may have decided kydex/hybrid holsters are out of the question, they dont offer enough flexibility to conform to my 32" waist at 3 o clock, where i prefer my pistol to sit. It also must be IWB.

I have found a website calles craft holsters which sells falco made holsters, made somewhere in europe, i found a design i like which costs $67 plus shipping, whch seems a good deal. I am nit able to find many iwb leather holsters that fit my criteria, which is a slight cant and 2 widely spaced belt loops.

I may just get some leather and make my own or attempt to

MandolinMan · December 19, 2016, 03:49 PM

I also have a 32" waist and frequently use an Alien Gear holster which I find very comfortable at the 4:00 position.

I think your problem might be the 3:00 position which pinches your pistol squarely against the hip bone. I find that this position works well for OWB carry, but not so much IWB.

pnac · December 19, 2016, 07:04 PM

http://stealthgearusa.com/holsters/s...lther-ppq.html

Auto5 · December 19, 2016, 09:31 PM

I haven't had a 32 waist for a couple of decades. I like the hybrid holsters, but I have to remove my gun and holster several times during the course of the day to go in an out of restricted areas and the alien gear/crossbreed/old faithful type holsters just too hard to put on and take off, especially while seated in the car. On those days, I prefer a Remora holster,. Easy to remove and put back on. It stays in place thanks to my covert organic weapons retention system, cleverly described as body fat. Maybe you just need to eat more

P71pilot · December 19, 2016, 09:52 PM

One of my family members has a stealthgear and swears by it, however i cannot spend that much money on something i doubt will work for me.

T. O'Heir · December 21, 2016, 01:53 PM

"...have a 32" waist..." A what? snicker.
Holsters aren't made for the wearer. They're made for the firearm. Belts are made for the wearer.
Falco is in the Slovak Republic. You can by directly from them, Stateside. I think. Torrance, CA.
http://www.falcoholsters.com/

Hoppy · December 21, 2016, 07:26 PM

If you can, see if you can try on the Stealthgear. If I were to buy another holster, it would be that one as the reviews are great and it does look comfortable. The only thing holding me back is I've never tried a large one with 2 clips like that.

That and I make my own holsters. I would say, if you think you can make your own, go for it. You can then start to determine what it is you require and want in a holster. Your first try doesn't have to be the holster you end up with.

I have made holsters out of leather as well as kydex. My carry holsters are now kydex minimalist style. They are easy on/off and very secure and comfortable.

Good luck with it.

December 19, 2016, 02:50 PM	#1
P71pilot Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 728	holster for small guy I am going to be getting a PPQ to replace the one i had and loved, but had to sell. I had an aliengear cloak tuck holster for it, which was extremely uncomfortable for me, so i could not carry the pistol. I think i may have decided kydex/hybrid holsters are out of the question, they dont offer enough flexibility to conform to my 32" waist at 3 o clock, where i prefer my pistol to sit. It also must be IWB. I have found a website calles craft holsters which sells falco made holsters, made somewhere in europe, i found a design i like which costs $67 plus shipping, whch seems a good deal. I am nit able to find many iwb leather holsters that fit my criteria, which is a slight cant and 2 widely spaced belt loops. I may just get some leather and make my own or attempt to __________________ Without the 2nd amendment, all other rights would not exist

December 19, 2016, 07:04 PM	#3
pnac Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2008 Posts: 550	http://stealthgearusa.com/holsters/s...lther-ppq.html __________________ In my hour of darkness In my time of need Oh Lord grant me vision Oh Lord grant me speed - Gram Parsons

December 19, 2016, 09:31 PM	#4
Auto5 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 662	I haven't had a 32 waist for a couple of decades. I like the hybrid holsters, but I have to remove my gun and holster several times during the course of the day to go in an out of restricted areas and the alien gear/crossbreed/old faithful type holsters just too hard to put on and take off, especially while seated in the car. On those days, I prefer a Remora holster,. Easy to remove and put back on. It stays in place thanks to my covert organic weapons retention system, cleverly described as body fat. Maybe you just need to eat more __________________ At the young age of five, a bear told me that I was the only person who could prevent forest fires. Why I was chosen, I'll never know.

December 19, 2016, 09:52 PM	#5
P71pilot Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 728	One of my family members has a stealthgear and swears by it, however i cannot spend that much money on something i doubt will work for me. __________________ Without the 2nd amendment, all other rights would not exist

December 21, 2016, 01:53 PM	#6
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...have a 32" waist..." A what? snicker. Holsters aren't made for the wearer. They're made for the firearm. Belts are made for the wearer. Falco is in the Slovak Republic. You can by directly from them, Stateside. I think. Torrance, CA. http://www.falcoholsters.com/ __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

December 19, 2016, 03:49 PM	#2
MandolinMan Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2013 Posts: 339	I also have a 32" waist and frequently use an Alien Gear holster which I find very comfortable at the 4:00 position. I think your problem might be the 3:00 position which pinches your pistol squarely against the hip bone. I find that this position works well for OWB carry, but not so much IWB.

December 21, 2016, 07:26 PM	#7
Hoppy Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 287	If you can, see if you can try on the Stealthgear. If I were to buy another holster, it would be that one as the reviews are great and it does look comfortable. The only thing holding me back is I've never tried a large one with 2 clips like that. That and I make my own holsters. I would say, if you think you can make your own, go for it. You can then start to determine what it is you require and want in a holster. Your first try doesn't have to be the holster you end up with. I have made holsters out of leather as well as kydex. My carry holsters are now kydex minimalist style. They are easy on/off and very secure and comfortable. Good luck with it.