Holster Question

[bumpbailey]

Until I save up enough to buy a better carry gun, I need to carry my SR9. I have been messing around with some positions with a cheap IWB holster (elite) and the only position that doesn't make the handle stick out it is the middle of my back, 6-o'clock.

Does anyone carry at 6 o'clock or carry an SR9?? also, I am right-handed, but in order to carry like this I need to order a left-handed holster. It is easier to get a good grip that way.

 

[ochmude]

I used to carry my Glock 19 in a cheap Uncle Mikes IWB and the grip stuck out terribly. A better belt and a better holster will fix the problem. Used together, meaning invest in both a good belt and a good holster, they will pull the gun in and keep it good and tight against your body, making concealment much easier.

 

[bostonasphalt2]

If you are right handed, and you are going to carry small of back, you want a right handed holster IMHO. If you buy a left handed holster, you will have to cross the muzzle over the side of your body as you draw to bring the gun forward. Keep the right handed holster. I am a lefty and I carry the gun at roughly 7 oclock and it hides very well. Anywhere else besides there and dead middle SOB and the gun prints like whoah.

 

[bumpbailey]

I used to carry my Glock 19 in a cheap Uncle Mikes IWB and the grip stuck out terribly. A better belt and a better holster will fix the problem. Used together, meaning invest in both a good belt and a good holster, they will pull the gun in and keep it good and tight against your body, making concealment much easier.

So if I got the cross-breed will it hide the handle at say 4-5 o'clock? Or would a left-handed crossbreed at 6 o'clock be best for concealment?

Thanks

 

[jasons]

Nothing wrong with an SR9. Crossbreed makes a nice 3 o'clock for it. I can't help with 6 o'clock - I tried it a few times but it's not for me.

 

[ochmude]

So if I got the cross-breed will it hide the handle at say 4-5 o'clock? Or would a left-handed crossbreed at 6 o'clock be best for concealment?

Thanks

My current setup is a a 1911 commander size in a crossbreed at about 4:30-ish with a 1.5" belt from The Beltman. I have only handled the SR9 twice, but I believe it is rather close (not exact) in dimension to my 1911. The grip stays nice and tight. It sticks out if I bend over at the waist very deeply, but as long as I don't do that, it's not a problem.

 

[jasons]

I don't think a crossbreed would work very well at 6 o'clock. At least not the super tuck. It's very wide and it designed to wrap around your hip. They do offer a money-back trial period though so you could try it I guess.

I wear mine just past 3:00. Maybe 3:30 or 3:45 at the most. Of course everyone is different so the best thing to do it try it yourself.

 

[bumpbailey]

I don't think a crossbreed would work very well at 6 o'clock. At least not the super tuck. It's very wide and it designed to wrap around your hip. They do offer a money-back trial period though so you could try it I guess.

I think I am going to do that, try the right-handed and see how it works at 4-5 o'clock. If it doesn't, I can just send it back.

 

[drew]

I carry a full size glock 17 & Glock 21 in a Galco Summer Comfort IWb holster, hardly any printing if any at all. Just wear one size bigger pant.. I also carry them in a Galco Concealed Carry Holster OSWB, both work great....
~Drew

 

[Boston_Shooter]

I use a cheap ELITE holster with my M&P 40c...I wear it between 3 and 4 (3:30? LOL) and I tilt it a little forward and get decent results. I'm gonna try the Glock 17 tonight and see how that goes. BTW I'm sending you a PM..

 

[bumpbailey]

I use a cheap ELITE holster with my M&P 40c...I wear it between 3 and 4 (3:30? LOL) and I tilt it a little forward and get decent results. I'm gonna try the Glock 17 tonight and see how that goes. BTW I'm sending you a PM..

Thanks. And let me know how it does with the G17.

 

[Jose]

You don't have a pistol problem. You have a holster problem. You also most likely have a belt problem.

Seriously. Spend the money on a quality belt and holster and your problems will disappear. Literally.

I routinely carry pistols as big as a 4" N frame .44 Magnum revolver without any printing whatsoever. That includes semi autos with grips as large as your SR9's (S&W M&P9, SIG P226, S&W 915).

 

[bumpbailey]

You don't have a pistol problem. You have a holster problem. You also most likely have a belt problem.

Seriously. Spend the money on a quality belt and holster and your problems will disappear. Literally.

I routinely carry pistols as big as a 4" N frame .44 Magnum revolver without any printing whatsoever. That includes semi autos with grips as large as your SR9's (S&W M&P9, SIG P226, S&W 915).

Thanks Jose

Is the Cross Breed Super-Tuck considered a "good" holster?

 

[jasons]

Is the Cross Breed Super-Tuck considered a "good" holster?

Many NESers (including me) think so: http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php/86383-Crossbreed-Supertuck But it's very much an individual thing. Best thing to to is try it yourself. Good luck.

 

[Chrisg67]

Jose is right. i had the elite and tried to conceal a fs M&P with less than desirable results. i went to the MTAC and instructor belt, and it was far easier. i could even make it disappear in a baggy tshirt.