Posted: 8/9/2007 9:02:26 PM EDT
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I'm looking specifically for a GOOD holster-one for CCW and one for simply open carry. If one works for both then awesome. |
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I like my blackhawk serpa for both. You did not mention if you were looking for iwb or owb. It comes with a belt loop attachment and a paddle attachment. It is easy to switch between the 2 and it has various cant options. Blackhawk |
Exactly. The holster I recommended is a owb. The holster recommend by Spooky is a iwb. It depends on were you want to carry, the season you are carrying in and your personal preference. |
well, you use your weak hand to pull your shirt up while your strong hand draws the firearm; or, you use your strong/draw hand to do both (it takes practice; my one handed IWB draw method: use your strong hand's thumb to loop under the shirt, raise the shirt upwards while your remaining fingers start to grip your firearm and complete the draw) IWB provides the best CCW method imo; your firearm remains concealed until you need it (no need to pre-alert any badguys or scare any folks scared of guns...no one needs to know you carry) i'd recommend strong side, IWB, carry (vs ankle, shoulder, cross draw, SOB) for primary carry guns b/c it provides the most beneficial aspects (greatest concealment, retention control, natural postitioning/drawing, variety of unrestricted draw positions, etc); get proper training get a good belt, good comfortable carry holster, and looser clothes and you can comfortably carry just about anything OWBs are great for range, competition, duty, etc carry--where you dont care if anyone sees it; draw is generally easier, its way more comfortable and accessable; h/w, get a retention holster if its for duty to help prevent grabs, etc in general, its kinda tough to get a holster suited at both jobs well (CCW and general carry); most will end up trading comfort and ease of draw/use (OWB) for best concealment or surprise (concealment IWB)... if you only opt for one holster, i'd recommend that you get the most comfortable IWB holster that suits you (i like the comptac CTAC, the Threat Solutions UCR and the Milt Sparks VM II and the Crossbreed (similar to the MTAC)) since it can do double duty Safariland, Sidearmor, Bladetech, Blackhawk, Galco, and Desantis are a few other brands i'd check out (note: some make good IWBs and not so good OWBs, and vice versa) |
That's a lot of work to draw and leaves you at a disadvantage in a Drawdown (R) situation. I always thought that the guys who did CCW did an OWB with a large shirt covering it because IWB looks uncomfortable 
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