Choose between these two holsters

[zahc]

I need a comfy, light, tuckable IWB, I wear it at maybe 3:30 because I have to sit down a lot. I have a High Noon Split Decision that does work, but it's kind of fiddly and has no body sheild. I just bought it because I was an early M&P compact adopter.

Personally I think the blade tech would be that much thinner because the clip is offset from the gun, adding no width.

http://www.bearclawholsters.com/holsters/covertassignment.aspx

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http://www.blade-tech.com/Blade-Tech-Ultimate-Concealment-Holster-pr-821.html#product_images

BTW, do you think a 1.75 inch, 5-stitch black Instructor Belt screams 'gun'? Do you think a 3-stitch, 1.5inch Frequent Flyer would hold up a M&P compact, or should I get a 5-stitch?

 

[.41Dave]

I find leather is much more comfortable than kydex for IWB. Kydex tends to poke ya.

 

[Levergun]

I just got an order to make a canted forward hip holster for a S&W M&P. I'll be starting on it in about a week.

I think it is all personal preference and you need to go with what feels good to you. Some like Kydex, some like vinyl, some like leather.

I personally like the way leather tends to form to your person and the gun as it is used and breaks in.

 

[K-Man]

I would recommend the BladeTech. I'm very satisfied with the quality of their products, some of which we use on our holsters.

 

[zahc]

The only thing about the BT is that it looks like it was designed to accomodate a tac light, which I don't have or want. I don't want the holster to be wider on accound of this; I wish I could see a photo of an M&P version.

 

[K-Man]

I don't believe the BT UCH is made to accomodate a light. The reason it looks wider (and might accomodate a light) is because of the placement of the belt loop apparatus. By placing it where they did actually makes the holster provide a thinner profile.

 

[Bix]

BTW, do you think a 1.75 inch, 5-stitch black Instructor Belt screams 'gun'? Do you think a 3-stitch, 1.5inch Frequent Flyer would hold up a M&P compact, or should I get a 5-stitch?

I don't think a 1.75" belt is necessary for CCW - especially with an IWB holster. I use a 1.5", 5 stitch frequent flyer belt that easily supports gun, mags, flashlight, etc.