Affordable Conceal Carry Options?

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It was a pain in my rear to find a holster that fit my 840, and with it, even with my longest shirts when I carry it around my property, the bottom still sticks out about an inch. Does anyone make a better holster other than "universal fit"?
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It sounds like you are carrying OWB, try IWB, canted forward a bit. It's true that finding a quality holster for it will be challenging, but a Blackhawk #6 IWB holster should get the job done. It works for my M&P45.

If you want to see Zombies, go to your local Wal-Mart at three in the morning.
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You go in Walmart at 3 AM? You brave man. I swear I recognize a lot of people I've seen on an episode of Cops milling about in there sometimes. All walks of life in Walmart, yes sir.
 
I work at Wal-Mart, good sir. Sometimes I wish they'd let me keep a sawed-off 12-Gauge under the register in Garden Center...so many thieves in that place...makes me sick.
 
I work at Wal-Mart, good sir.
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Well greetings fellow associate, so do I. I work the electronics department on weekends for a little extra cash. I do resent walmart not allowing CCP holders to carry while at work, but I know it's a financial liability thing, not an anti-gun thing. There have been times when I would have liked to be armed, but luckily I'm a smooth talker. ;)
 
If it's reliable, you already have a fine handgun.

It is in a good caliber, has a 4" barrel, ambi-controls, decent sights and it looks good. And its size is pretty much the same as all the other service handguns.

Concealment is about the holster and belt. I've always used IWB holsters and easily conceal guns of that size as well as full sized 1911's. I live in an area that has moderate weather year round and a "Polo" style shirt covers my guns completely.

My advise would be to get a decent Kydex IWB holster and a stout belt. Then spend the rest of your budget on ammo and practice.
 
Yeah...the more I look at it, the more I realize that this pistol's spoiled me. Not every left-handed shooter has access to a truly ambidextrous pistol, and have to settle for working around it or modifying a right-hander to suite their needs.

Kydex you say. I'll definitely look into it. I just have a cheap universal holster right now. It works, but it does a horrible job at hiding things.
 
I see used glock 23 and 27's all the time for $419-459 used. I am sure xd's could be found for about the same and an sr40c would fit your budget even if new.
 
to the original OP, I have a Bersa 40UC and CCW in a supertuck crossbreed.

Accurate, concealable, well-built. all metal pistol.


A bit snappy in 40, but very controllable. 24 ounces. (Light enough)

I added Pacyderm grips which help on the recoil


I think the Kahrs are also good choices, but believe that there
will be even more snap from a much lighter gun in 40
 
Yeah...the more I look at it, the more I realize that this pistol's spoiled me. Not every left-handed shooter has access to a truly ambidextrous pistol, and have to settle for working around it or modifying a right-hander to suite their needs.

Kydex you say. I'll definitely look into it. I just have a cheap universal holster right now. It works, but it does a horrible job at hiding things.
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What are you using for a gun belt? The belt has to stiff enough to pull the gun into the body. Weak belts let the gun print more because it is moving away from you as you move. A rock solid belt can make a crappy holster good and good even a good holster can be made horrible if put on a poor belt.
 
I'm using my belt. An old, black leather Dickies belt with a fat Texas beltbuckle on it. It's still plenty firm, despite the time in its life when I went from fat to just borderline fat.
 
I should explain my suggesting a Kydex holster. 1) They shield the gun from the body that's sweating in Texas heat; 2) the mouth stays open for easy re-holstering (very important for training and practice) and 3) one with good features usually costs less than a leather one with similar features.

The specific feature I like is having the belt clips fore and aft of the holster body instead of on the side of the holster. This helps a lot with concealment.

I looked around a bit for manufactures. Holster prices have risen. :( The good news is they last.

Comp-TAC lists a holster for your gun. Consider a Comp-TAC CTAC (full Kydex shell). That's what I use with my Sig 229 and my Glock 29. If that's pricey, the Minotaur MTAC or Spartan holsters cost less and some say more comfortable due to having leather next to the body and Kydex on the outer side.

Hopefully, others will offer suggestions for holsters. Sounds like you'll need a new one no matter what gun to decide to use. :)
 
For kydex holsters my favorite is the Galco Triton, its comfortable, secure, tension adjustable, conceals very well and clips on and off easily. It's a little pricey at $50 for plastic, but well worth it.
 
I saw 'Taurus PT 24/7 9/40' on Comp TAC's website.

Then I looked up the difference in those guns and yours. I read that the differences involved things like the hammer, controls and cosmetics. I read the guns are the same size and shape.

But, you should call Comp-TAC and confirm the fit.
 
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