yukonjasper
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I picked up a slightly used G36 as a IWB carry gun. This is my first carry weapon - I've had my certification for a while, just hadn't decided on something to carry. Anyhoo, shoots great, points good for me and I'm surprised at how accurate it is. I don't see any threads or posts that talk about the G36. Is it not a very common carry gun?
Also, the guy I got it from gave me the two holsters he had bought, a kydex paddle and a leather, both IWB. I think I prefer IWB with the kydex and feel pretty comfortable. as its designed to sit in the 5 o'clock. The leather is designed to sit in the 10 or 11 o'clock.
Having said that, I am looking for a shoulder holster for situations (driving, out with a light jacket that isn't 3/4 length etc) when the IWB isn't that comfortable or concealablity is difficult. With the number of shoulder holsters out there, I think I've settled on the Galco Miami Classic. I hesitate for two reasons:
1. wondering how comfortable it will be to wear. I think I want it to ride pretty high up into my armpit to allow for more concealabilty, but I'm thinking it may be uncomfortable sandwiched between my inner arm and my rib cage. I'm a big but fairly athletic guy at 6'2" 260lbs, so I am wondering if I'm asking for trouble. With the cost of the holster, I don't want to own a $130 leather rib irritant that I won't want to wear. Also, will the leather bleed onto clothing if it gets warm/sweaty. Unfortunately there isn't anywhere that will allow you to test drive the holster for a weekend/week to see if you like it.
2. is there another holster I should be looking at. Leather seems like the right choice, but would nylon be better. Should I buy a less expensive nylon holster and if I like the feel move up to the leather (thus owning 2, ugh!). I'd rather not shell out for a complete custom job, especially since I'm not sure if I'll be happy with this type of carry. When I checked out the Miami Classic, the pistol was really, really, really tight in the holster, is that normal? The sales guy told me that if I left the gun in overnight, it would loosen up - I'm thinking more like 2 weeks rubbed down with oil twice a day and then maybe.
I respect the people who visit this site and I'm hoping to draw off of your collective experience. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance for helping a relative CCW newbie.
Also, the guy I got it from gave me the two holsters he had bought, a kydex paddle and a leather, both IWB. I think I prefer IWB with the kydex and feel pretty comfortable. as its designed to sit in the 5 o'clock. The leather is designed to sit in the 10 or 11 o'clock.
Having said that, I am looking for a shoulder holster for situations (driving, out with a light jacket that isn't 3/4 length etc) when the IWB isn't that comfortable or concealablity is difficult. With the number of shoulder holsters out there, I think I've settled on the Galco Miami Classic. I hesitate for two reasons:
1. wondering how comfortable it will be to wear. I think I want it to ride pretty high up into my armpit to allow for more concealabilty, but I'm thinking it may be uncomfortable sandwiched between my inner arm and my rib cage. I'm a big but fairly athletic guy at 6'2" 260lbs, so I am wondering if I'm asking for trouble. With the cost of the holster, I don't want to own a $130 leather rib irritant that I won't want to wear. Also, will the leather bleed onto clothing if it gets warm/sweaty. Unfortunately there isn't anywhere that will allow you to test drive the holster for a weekend/week to see if you like it.
2. is there another holster I should be looking at. Leather seems like the right choice, but would nylon be better. Should I buy a less expensive nylon holster and if I like the feel move up to the leather (thus owning 2, ugh!). I'd rather not shell out for a complete custom job, especially since I'm not sure if I'll be happy with this type of carry. When I checked out the Miami Classic, the pistol was really, really, really tight in the holster, is that normal? The sales guy told me that if I left the gun in overnight, it would loosen up - I'm thinking more like 2 weeks rubbed down with oil twice a day and then maybe.
I respect the people who visit this site and I'm hoping to draw off of your collective experience. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance for helping a relative CCW newbie.