Too many holsters

[rkirk]

After buying many holsters for the two Kahr pistols. I have a CW9 and a CM9, I have settled on a Comp-Tac paddle and a Lobo Gunleather Enchanced Pancake. The paddle holster was one of the first holsters purchased and the pancake the last holster.

if you have gone through a similar process please let me hear from you. I forgot I usually carry the CM9 in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster. With a Pierce extension to replace the magazine floor plate. Looking forward to hearing from you!

-- Richard

[berettabone]

The first holster I purchased for my MK9 was an IWB nightmare, a crossbreed type. That was my only f up. I now carry in a Desantis Nemesis, or a High Noon IWB.

[muggsy]

I bought a OWB Winthrop leather holster before discovering the PJ AIWB Kydex holster. I like both for different reasons and never looked for anything more.

[b4uqzme]

I'm pretty frugal when it comes to holsters. Yet I did seem to collect a few. What works best for my Kahrs is a Dean dual-snap IWB and either a Galco Yaqui slide or an inexpensive Bulldog Cases slide OWB. I bought a real nice Ken Null AIWB but appendix just doesn't work for me. Maybe if I lose the beer gut.

[Firemedic]

I have a Desantis summer heat for my P380 which I find is a great combo. I purchased a just holster it carbon fiber IWB for my PM9. I am still waiting for it to be delivered and now also for my PM9 from Kahr for warranty work.

[GROTMAN]

Been through a few. When I first bought my pm9 I ordered a Galco horsehide leather holster for pocket carry. Did not like it as it didn't fit well in my jean pockets and printed too much and just didn't feel right in my dockers. Had read about mika holsters and ordered one of those as well. Fit much better but eventually I found the pm9 still too big to pocket carry so I ended up getting a remora and a pj holster for iwb carry. Like them both a lot but tend to use the remora much more often. I now also have an lcp which I use for pocket carry in the summer and just use an uncle mikes holster for that.

[headache]

Just got an order from Alien Gear today. Got an owb and iwb both. Planning on using the owb more now with wearing heavier clothes. Seem to be well made, gonna see how they work out with my cw45

[pbagley]

Right with you on the too many holsters thing. Being frugal, mostly cheap, I've tried a lot of bargain basement models. Here is what worked for me:
- NateSquared. N82. Started with a basic elastic iwb model, not tuckable. Comfortable. Later I found a used kydex Professional for CM9 and that's better but not as versatile.
- AlienGear. I love the concept, and for the smaller CM9 it works good. CW45 is a bit heavier and less comfortable. I did order and am waiting for the 2.0 and an OWB in their buy two special.
- Bianchi pancake, for Colt Trooper Mk-III. I bought this combo back in 1980 and for OWB it works great for a heavier revolver. Winter use only.
- Home made mouse gun pocket holster. Fits anything I wear, looks like a wallet or a cell phone. Avoids the surprise when you are around huggers.
The rest did not work for me. The cheap nylon IWB's and low end leather IWB's seem to aggravate my hip. There seems to be a nerve or a pressure point - the N82 or AlienGear's larger surface area bridges the point and can be all day comfortable.

Best to find what works for you. Good luck.

[ReManG]

Currently, a Fist #K5 pocket holster for the MK9. For IWB, the Remora is doing me very well. For the belt, the Bianchi Minimalist 105 is my go to, the retention loop stays tucked back, but it is available should I have to go bushwhacking or have a sudden fit to go trampolining... Though eventually I would like to order the Simply Rugged Tribute... Guess I am still in the beginning of this process...

[rkirk]

Not able to leave well enough alone I bought a Galco Quick Slide OWB. The holster looks great, but prints and pushes out the top of the slide on my G19. It is a big pistol compared to my Kahr pistols. Very unhappy with this holster. My nephew asked if it was a roll problem. I think he is right, I am trying to lose a few pounds. Not easy when you are 70+.

-- Richard

[hardluk1]

I have a couple owb holster than work fine . Best one from nelson holsters but I keep returning to my comp-tac IWB minotaur neutral . I bought it for a cw9 and I am a fat guy , 5-9 240lbs. I wear it centered over the front of my pocket seam. 2:15 ish ! I did cut off any excess leather from the lower part of the holster thats only usefull for looong barreled pistols . I have it adjusted so it tilts the pistol to the rear and set high enough to grasp easily. I bought a tp40 and it works just as well is the smaller cw9 . It works well sitting , driving , holster nor pistol dig into my leg. 6 almost 7 years with this holster now and this set up works well for me. Had to changed the body on it for a larger pistol after hand surgery . It worked just as well for a full sized m&p but glad to be back to my thin kahr.

I think garrets has a IWB holster with two belt hooks that looks to be just as adjustable for a new buyer.

May tp40
http://s331.photobucket.com/user/har....jpg.html?o=28
M&P core - I just placed it on my pants for the photo and the holster should in front of the rear belt loop. But show how it sets to the belt line.
http://s331.photobucket.com/user/har...e.jpg.html?o=0

[Covert Kahr]

I've had trouble finding good holsters for the TP-9 and settled on making my own OWB holster from 10oz leather and am going to make a Leather/Kydex hybrid for IWB carry. I'm waiting for the materials to arrive so I can get it ready, hopefully have a CCW permit at about the same time.

[muggsy]

Avoids the surprise when you are around huggers.

Is that a gun or are you just happy to see me?

[Fuppets]

I've read good reviews on the stealth gear IWB. anyone here used those?

[Pointblank]

We older lifelong shooters all have the "box" in the basement or closet that we don't like to think about.