Best holsters for concealed carry

[Rotorflyr]

Do you want leather, kydex or hybrid?

For Leather I'd go with UBG (http://ubgholsters.com) Luv the Canute!

Kydex, there are ton's of choices, though the closest thing to a true kydex holster I own is a Garrett "Silent Thunder" (leather lined kydex) and it's a great holster.

Other hybrids like the crossbreed (would never buy an actual x-breed personally) are also available from any number of different makers at various costs etc etc.

It really depends on what material you personally want and what you want to spend on it. There is no one holster that will work "best" for everyone.

[cmichael22]

I am thinking either leather or one of the galco steerhide kind.

[tv_racin_fan]

Tons of holsters out there, ya gotta give some of em a try.

[cmichael22]

Does anybody know if a holster made for a 3.5" gun like an officer work for a 3" 1911?

[mcbowflex]

I'm a big fan of Foxx holsters. Good quality at very good prices. I have a hybrid holster from Foxx for both my Kahr CW9 and Glock 19

http://www.foxxholsters.com/

[OldLincoln]

I like the Garrett holsters. The Silent Thunder is perfect for my PM9 as it is small, comfortable and conceals very well. When I was shopping the deciding factor for me was the soft leather lining to protect the gun yet a solid Kydex shell for protection. Also the Garrett's are good folks with which to do business.

Silent Thunder: Pics Page
Garrett Industries

[KoolBreeze]

I like the Garrett holsters. The Silent Thunder is perfect for my PM9 as it is small, comfortable and conceals very well. When I was shopping the deciding factor for me was the soft leather lining to protect the gun yet a solid Kydex shell for protection. Also the Garrett's are good folks with which to do business.

Silent Thunder: Pics Page
Garrett Industries

Do you ever tuck with the ST, if so how well does it work for that? I've been eye'ing one for a while but haven't ordered it yet. I wear a polo tucked 5 days a week, so I need something tuckable for my CM9, when I'm not pocket carrying it.

I'm thinking about ordering Beltman belt with the velcro sewn on the inside of it and then getting the ST with a few different clip options, including the V clip which is completely concealed.

[OldLincoln]

The second pic in my slide show is tucked. Yes I do carry tucked a bit in the summer and it's very good. The wrinkles you see in that pic are likely more from raising my arm like that than would be normal, plus I usually pull the fabric on each side of the holster to take out wrinkles.

[KoolBreeze]

I can't tell it except for the clip. I blouse my tucked shirts a great deal because I hate wearing them tight against me, so I think it would work well for me. But I don't wear a phone holder, so the clip would give it away a little more, which is why I'm interested in the v clip for it.

[Krusty]

+1 for Tommy Theis Holsters, lifetime warranty,equal or better quality compared with crossbreeds and if you don't like the Holster he'll take em back.Did I mention customer service? Outstanding !!!!!!

[OldLincoln]

I've had people look for the clip and miss it because it blends so well. The hook part that secures it is hidden under the belt so it is just that strap part that shows. I don't know about a V Clip but I do know you want something that puts the weight on the belt, not the pants.

[Bawanna]

Does anybody know if a holster made for a 3.5" gun like an officer work for a 3" 1911?

Yes, it'll work fine. I carry a 3" sometimes in my 5" holster. If the bottom isn't rolled over you can work it the other way too and just let the barrel of the longer gun hang out.

[cmichael22]

Does it matter if the holster has a thumb break? Will I still be able to snap it into place with the smaller gun?