Does Anyone Carry Concealed in a Paddle Holster?

[Commander Crusty]

I like the idea of a paddle holster, but those I've tried by Fobus and Uncle Mike's were no where near concealable. If you use a paddle for concealed carry, what do you use?

PS
My current carry guns are a Ruger LCP in my pocket or a S&W M&P .45 on my hip.

If you use a paddle, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.

 

[Erik M]

I just purchased a Bianchi paddle holster for this purpose, I guess I will see how much I will need to adjust my wardrobe when It arrives.

 

[Deanimator]

I have a Fobus for my M1911 and High Power, but I don't use it. I refuse to wear a cover garment except in the winter and never wear untucked shirts, so all of my holsters are Don Hume IWBs except for my Desantis pocket holster.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Paddle holsters are not really designed for concealed carry. They are designed for easy on/off -- for people like sherrif's deputies who are in and out of secure areas like jails and so on, where they have to disarm to go in and rearm coming out.

All holsters are a compromise, and the paddle sacrifices concealability for ease of on/off.

A good IWB is almost as easy to put on and take off as a paddle, and sacrifices nothing in the way of concealability.

 

[Avenger29]

I have a Yaqui paddle holster made by Galco for my CZ-75Compact.

It is not a good CCW holster. It's main attributes are it's fast draw and easy on/off capability. Please understand that I have an excellent gunbelt, and no matter how tight it is, the holster still flops some. It is only concealable under a very good cover garment such as a 5.11 vest or a jacket. I do not feel it has adequate retention for CCW, and because it is such a minimalist holster, I prefer to carry in condition two for a double action first shot.

In the paddle holster's defense, I do not know how it would perform with a lighter gun. I will probably not purchase another paddle holster of this style.

 

[markallen]

Beware the Plastic Paddle Holster !!!

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=paddle+holster&search_type=&aq=f

 

[B yond]

I have a Houston paddle holster for a Bersa Thunder 380 and a BladeTech paddle holster for a Ruger p345.

They aren't for everyday concealment, but they are concealable with the right clothing.

I often wear them around the house when I plan on being there all day because they're so darn comfortable. If I have to go out for a quick trip, I throw on a pullover sweater (the kind with an elastic cinch at the bottom) and go about my business. The cinch helps to ensure that the sweater doesn't ride up over the holster.

If I were looking for a good everyday concealment rig, I'd look elsewhere. For an around-the-house rig that you might occasionally try to conceal they're great.

 

[danbrew]

Man, I've been carrying in paddle holsters (specifically the Kramer MSP) for almost 20 years. While it's not a "deep" concealment holster, it's absolutely able to be concealed with either a suit or while wearing a jacket. I've carried a Sig 220, N-Frame revolvers, and pocket guns in a variety of MSP paddles and they're great.

My $0.0.2

http://www.kramerleather.com/productDetail.cfm?productID=18&categoryID=25

 

[9mmepiphany]

i am a serious fan of Paddle holsters for everything including casual CCW, discreet CCW, light escort duty, teaching and range use. besides being easy to put on, they are unrestricted as to their position on the belt.

i use the Fobus paddle for casual carry. usually back and forth to work where i need the easy on and off feature. i have them for Sigs, Glocks, HK USP, Walther P99, S&W K/L-frame and J-frame. they usually conceal under an unbuttoned work shirt.

at about the same level of concealability would be a Safariland 6358 Level II for a 1911. the block that locks into the ejection port offers enough retention to be very secure and yet allows a fast and natural draw

for more discreet carry, i have a couple of Comp-Tac Adjustable Cant paddles for my 220/226. they ride high on the belt and pull the gun butt tight into the body. it allows a very fast draw and retention is via fit...as on leather holsters.

i use a Blackhawk CQC Serpa paddle holster for teaching. it isn't as much a concealment holster as it is a belt holster with a paddle attachment. is very secure with the most natural release and allows an extremely fast draw. i might throw a hoodie over it after a day in class and go to dinner, but it is pushing the boundaries of concealment.

 

[newuser]

I carry a M&P 9mm compact in a Blackhawk paddle holster. It conceals well under a Tshirt, and is quite comfortable for me. Some of my shirts are to short to cover the muzzle at all times, so I have to be aware of that. Though the muzzle of my compact doesn't protrude past the bottom of the holster.

I like the holster for its adjustability, and the retention. I chose Blackhawk for its retention feature primarily because I liked the idea that my pistol wouldn't come out of the holster unless I pressed the release button. Since there is no safety on the M&P I feel more comfortable that I can move around normally without having to worry about my pistol falling out of its holster.

I hope this helps in some way.

 

[BCPerry]

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I carry a G-22 in a Serpa holster under my sweatshirts and coats during the fall and winter. It's a lot easier to conceal that way. In the summer I carry IWB style holster so I can wear T-shirts and shorts.

 

[dairycreek]

I use a Blade-Tech paddle holster for concealed carry and it is IMHO an excellent carry vehicle. It is adjustable as to cant and belt size and once on the belt provides a solid and stable platform.

 

[Madcap_Magician]

I'm using a Galco paddle holster for my M&P full-size .40. But in any clothing at all it rather stretches the definition of 'concealed.'

 

[NMGonzo]

Paddle holsters print like I have a chihuahua dog on my waist.