Concealing a Detective Special

[wamj2008]

Hey guys, I carried a J-frame appendix style for almost a year, I'm moving up to a Colt DS, don't know if that area will be as comfortable to carry in with a bigger gun. Thinking about an OWB paddle holster. Just wondering, do they ride high enough to conceal well? Looking at a Galco leather holster, ala

http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum1772.php

Might end up going with a Fobus to save money, but you get the gist. Any tips on concealing these? Or do they boil down to "Wear a long shirt."

 

[rmfnla]

I've carried both and I don't think you will notice much difference, except for maybe the Colt's much better trigger pull!

 

[ChristopherG]

OWB yes; paddle, no.

If concealment is a priority you will do better with a pancake holster that holds your sixgun snugly against your side. I actually prefer a mid ride to a high ride with a short-barreled revolver, since it puts the gun's thickest part--the cylinder--at my skinniest part--right at the belt. Wouldn't be an issue if I were in the shape I want, but we live in the bodies we have, don't we?

Back on point: I've just never found a paddle that rides anywhere near as close to the body as a pancake. CERTAINLY not a fobus.

 

[wamj2008]

What holster do you like?

 

[kanook]

Carry it in your purse, that's where my wife carries hers

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I don't think it is enough bigger than the S&W small-frame that you would notice any significant difference.

 

[GRIZ22]

I see no difference carrying a J frame or DS. Paddle holsters are not the best for concealment as far as I'm concerned.

 

[AZ Desertrat]

I still prefer a Blackhawk OWB holster or a pocket holster.

 

[jad0110]

I don't think it is enough bigger than the S&W small-frame that you would notice any significant difference.

With a good holster and belt, I didn't notice much difference between a J Frame and a K Frame, but YMMV.

 

[Ed Harris]

I carry mine in an El Paso Saddlery C-Force holster.

http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-78-9-c-force-covert-force-holster.aspx

 

[PX15]

FIST KYDEX IWB...


Jesse

 

[medmo]

Kramer IWB Sheepsking clip

http://www.kramerleather.com/productDetail.cfm?productID=4&categoryID=23