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Posted: 3/12/2006 5:39:42 PM EDT

I am waiting on the phone call from the Sheriff's office, telling me to come and pick up my CC permit.

In the mean time...

Here's the specs..................I am 6'1 , 170..........slim/skinny guy, high waist line.

What are some holsters that would go with my body frame? I prefer to carry on my right side. I plan to carry either my XD-40 or my Beretta M-9. Could I get away with concealing such a large frame gun as a M-9 on my side?

I really need some advice on this. I am in a panic state of mind. hinking.gif

Posted: 3/12/2006 6:03:19 PM EDT

[#1]

Well, I wish I'd asked this before I started carrying.

Seriously look into the milt sparks vm-2 and watch six. The vm-2 is the best IWB holster IMO. You can get them from lightning arms if they have them in stock, or you can order direct from sparks.

Posted: 3/12/2006 6:11:08 PM EDT

[#2]

You are going to end up with a box of holsters, especially if you have more than one carry gun. I use an el cheapo Fobus for my Sig P220 quite a bit. If I am doing something more active than driving to/from work I use other holsters. If the weather is warm and I am not wearing a coat, the P220/ Fobus paddle is not the way to go. I carry a model 60 or .442 38 special with a Barami hip grip.

The Fobus paddle holsters will not hold the gun in as tight as a pancake type holster. They are very convienent and very fast, though

Posted: 3/12/2006 7:05:24 PM EDT

[#3]

If you want to avoid the " box of holsters " many of us have, consider Lou Alessi right from the start. Absolutely the finest. Point blank.

Posted: 3/12/2006 7:07:39 PM EDT

[#4]

MS VM II

6' 195lbs

Bomber

Posted: 3/12/2006 7:09:30 PM EDT

[#5]

I love my Comp-Tac IWB C-TAC.

Same holster for my Walther P99 9mm and P99 .40.

5-8, 145 lbs.

Posted: 3/13/2006 12:21:44 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
MS VM II

6' 195lbs

Bomber

Milt Sparks
Versa Max II

6'2 220 (for now

)

Hides my full-size 1911 and my Glock 17

Posted: 3/13/2006 10:20:40 AM EDT

[#7]

Another vote for the MS Versa Max 2!!!!! I swich over to a Mitch Rosen Padle in the winter when bulkier cloths are the norm, but the VM2 is my spring/summer/fall rig.

Posted: 3/27/2006 10:42:37 PM EDT

[#8]

Here's the link to a thread I responded to... Crossbreed Holsters (www.crossbreedholsters.com) was my choice! My response is (currently) the last on the 2nd page.

Posted: 3/28/2006 6:10:11 AM EDT

[#9]

+1 VM2

Posted: 3/28/2006 10:23:02 AM EDT

[#10]

Did you make a choice yet???? Whatdya get?????

Posted: 3/28/2006 10:42:45 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Here's the link to a thread I responded to... Crossbreed Holsters (www.crossbreedholsters.com) was my choice! My response is (currently) the last on the 2nd page.

That's what I have on the way for my XD45

Posted: 3/28/2006 3:55:47 PM EDT

[#12]

I went with the BlackHawk Carbon Fiber (Belt Loop & Paddle) for Springfield XD-Rt(415007BK-R)

Very comfortable Holster. Very Heavy Gun...hinking.gif

My Holster

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