thoughts on a paddle holster

[Theseeker]

Change your pants

People who carry a pistol for a living know you often need to change your outfit. I am certain you have a pair of regular pants or jeans you can wear on the occasions you go to the range and use any old belt holster.

[CougarRed]

IMO, a much less expensive, thinner and well made pocket/AIWB holster is the Stays-Put Ultra - just $14.95 shipped! I have one for my TCP and one for my J-frame.

The J-frame carried AIWB under a loose shirt, riding low and canted back a bit, with my cell phone case mounted just behind the grip to prevent any printing is my favorite carry setup. I carried it all day as I was out and about running errands and visiting friends last Tuesday. I never had to adjust it - it stays put! And nobody, even the guys at the gun store, knew I was carrying!

Hey - I just got back from testing out a Concealment Specialties holster for my J-Frame AIWB with the gun handle canted back. Here's what I did:

1. walked down a flight of stairs
2. Got in my car
3. Sat in a driving position
4. Got out of my car
5. Walked into a restaurant
6. Sat down & ate

and then reversed steps 1-5. The gun did not move.

[Longitude Zero]

Not a fan of paddles holsters for their well known lack of ability to stay put when they should. EVERY fanny pack I see screams GUN. Every bad guy automatically assumes a fanny pack is a gun holster.

IWB, under a shirt is best IMHO.

[TheTman]

Watch out with the Remora holsters, Mine need to have a belt across them to hold them in place. I don't know if beltless pants would hold it. It sucks to have that thing slip down your pants leg.

[JFootin]

IMO, a much less expensive, thinner and well made pocket/AIWB holster is the Stays-Put Ultra - just $14.95 shipped! I have one for my TCP and one for my J-frame. The J-frame carried AIWB under a loose shirt, riding low and canted back a bit, with my cell phone case mounted just behind the grip to prevent any printing is my favorite carry setup. I carried it all day as I was out and about running errands and visiting friends last Tuesday. I never had to adjust it - it stays put! And nobody, even the guys at the gun store, knew I was carrying!

Hey - I just got back from testing out a Concealment Specialties holster for my J-Frame AIWB with the gun handle canted back. Here's what I did:

1. walked down a flight of stairs
2. Got in my car
3. Sat in a driving position
4. Got out of my car
5. Walked into a restaurant
6. Sat down & ate

and then reversed steps 1-5. The gun did not move.

Hey, you can count on what I say about the Stays-Put Holster! I don't know a lot of stuff, but I am confident about my holster recommendations.

[nksmfamjp]

I have a Comp-Tac paddle for my P40. It is a super holster, holds the gun well, stays put, and is pretty easy on/off. I use it with a belt. Not sure how it would be sans belt. Even if you tried it and thought it sucked, it would be easy to sell for what you have in it. I know most LGS brands can't be resold at full value easily...